For an emergency, call 911
This is a comprehensive list of agencies in the area provided by 211 Abilene Categorized Resource List- 2022. We do not endorse any particular agencies, they are provided in case you wish to contact them directly. To contact a social worker for assistance, visit our homepage.
We update our pages as we receive current information from area agencies. Please check with agency for holiday or severe weather hours of operation.
- Agencies for Counseling
(800) 758-3344 – 24/7 Crisis Line
(325) 690-5100
Pathways (325) 692-4048, Option 1 for front desk
Mosaic Consulting provides the counseling services.
Regional Victim Crisis Center (325) 677-7895
COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 1 (833) 986-1919 – 24/7 support line
Help for First Responders and Healthcare Workers in Texas
Free Confidential Helpline (833) 367-4689 or heroeshelpline.org
- Counseling for Military Connected Students
While AISD counselors and social workers are available to all students including military connected students , Military Family Life Consultants (MFLCs) offer free, Confidential Face-to-Face Non-Medical Counseling
Abilene ISD has four Military Family Life Consultants (MFLCs) housed on the Dyess Elementary, Clack Middle School, ATEMS, Abilene High School, and Cooper High School campuses. These counselors can be deployed to help military connected students at any campus in the district
The campus counselors can assist students with access to the services offered by MFLCs.
Sometimes strength means asking for help.
Military OneSource and the Military and Family Life Counseling Programs offer free, confidential, face-to-face non-medical counseling to support you with military and family life challenges like preparing for and handling a move, school issues, or nurturing a relationship with a deployed spouse.
- Agencies to Help Parents
New Horizons (325) 437-1852
Presbyterian Children’s Home (325) 864-9731
BCFS Health and Human Services Abilene (325) 692-0033
Harmony Family Services (325) 672-7200
Methodist Children’s Home (325) 672-9398
Parents Empowering Parents (PEP)(325) 603-8575 (send text messages to contact) or email guideprovideadvocate@gmail.com.
- Autism Support
Team PBS Contact Melissa Delgado at mdelgado@teampbs.com or Moniek Wilson at mwilson@teampbs.com
- Additional Resources
Health Toolkit – Free Courses– Abilene Taylor County Public Health
Substace Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – Find help
Club Courage and Camp Courage – Program offered to children entering Kindergarten-12th grade who have experienced the death of a loved one, register online. For any questions, concerns or immediate children’s grief-related needs, please contact Adrianna Golden-Smith at 325-670-6951 or clubcourage@hendrickhealth.org.
Hendrick Hospice Care Bereavement Resources
Grief Share – Find a Grief Share meeting near you
Mental Health First Aid – Five Ways to Support a Loved One with Anxiety or Depression
Help for Parents, Hope for Kids
Child Mind Institute – For Families
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Managing Strong Emotional Reactions to Traumatic Events: Tips for Families and Teachers
Agencias de asesoramiento y apoyo
(800) 758-3344 – Línea de crisis 24/7
(325) 690-5100
Pathways (325) 692-4048, opción 1 para recepción
Mosaic Consulting proporciona servicios de asesoramiento
Centro Regional de Crisis de Víctimas (325) 677-7895
Agencias para ayudar a los padres de familia
Comisión de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Texas
Hogar Metodista para Niños (325) 672-9398
Nuevos horizontes (325) 437-1852
BCFS Health and Human Services Abilene (325) 692-0033
Servicios Familiares Harmony (325) 672-7200
Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) (325) 603-8575 (enviar mensajes de texto al contacto) or email guideprovideadvocate@gmail.com. PEP es un grupo de apoyo para padres que educa, anima y empodera al apoyar a los padres que actualmente trabajan con CPS y FBSS-Family Based Safety Services. También apoyan a los padres que trabajan con casos de 2INgage Care Management. Reuniones: primer lunes del mes en Aldersgate UMC (Sayles) a las 6:30 pm y tercer lunes del mes en Faithworks (Mockingbird) a las 6:30 pm. Se proporcionan certificados aprobados por la corte.
Apoyo para el autismo
Autism Society of Texas – ¿Necesitas ayuda en español? Estamos aquí para proporcionarte información y referencias gratuitas. Por favor llámanos al 512-479-4199, Ext. 3 o envíanos un correo electrónico a adriana@texasautismsociety.org.
Team PBS Información del contacto Melissa Delgado at mdelgado@teampbs.com y Moniek Wilson at mwilson@teampbs.com
Recursos adicionales
Health Toolkit – Free Courses– Abilene Taylor County Public Health
Substace Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – Find help
Club Courage and Camp Courage – Programa ofrecido a niños que ingresan al jardín de infantes hasta el grado 12 que han experimentado la muerte de un ser querido, regístrese en línea. Para cualquier pregunta, inquietud o necesidades inmediatas relacionadas con el duelo de los niños, comuníquese con Adrianna Golden-Smith at 325-670-6951 or clubcourage@hendrickhealth.org.
Hendrick Hospice Care Bereavement Resources
Grief Share – Find a Grief Share meeting near you
Mental Health First Aid – Five Ways to Support a Loved One with Anxiety or Depression
Child Mind Institute – For Families
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health