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| Texas Resources State Mental Health Agency For more information about admission, care, treatment, release, and patient follow- up in public or private psychiatric residential facilities, contact your State mental health agency: Albert Hawkins, Executive Director Health & Human Services Commission 4900 N. Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78751-2316 Phone: 512-424-6500 Toll-Free: 800-252-8263 Local Referral Information Line: 211 (Statewide) TDD: 512-424-6597 Fax: 512-438-3548 Internet: www.hhsc.state.tx.us Spanish language assistance available State Substance Abuse Agency Contact your State substance abuse agency for information about treatment and care of substance abuse disorders: Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse 909 W. 54th Street Austin, TX 78758 Phone: 512-206-5000 Toll-free: 866-378-8440 E-mail: contact@tcada.state.tx.us Internet: www.tcada.state.tx.us State Protection and Advocacy Agency Each State has a protection and advocacy agency that receives funding from the Federal Center for Mental Health Services. Agencies are mandated to protect and advocate for the rights of people with mental illnesses and to investigate reports of abuse and neglect in facilities that care for or treat individuals with mental illnesses. These facilities, which may be public or private, include hospitals, nursing homes, community facilities, board and care homes, homeless shelters, jails, and prisons. Agencies provide advocacy services or conduct investigations to address issues that arise during transportation or admission to such facilities, during residency in them, or within 90 days after discharge from them. Contact: Advocacy, Inc. 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 171- E Austin, TX 78757-1024 Phone: 512-454-4816 (TDD) Toll-free: 800-252-9108 Fax: 512-323-0902 E-mail: infoai@advocacyinc.org Internet: www.advocacyinc.org Spanish language assistance available Family Support The Center for Mental Health Services awards grants to statewide, family-run networks to provide support and information to families of children and adolescents with serious emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders. For more information, contact: Patti Derr, Executive Director Texas Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health 7800 Shoal Creek Road, Suite 243-S Austin, TX 78752-1204 Phone: 512-407-8844 Toll-free: 866-893-3264 Fax: 512-407-8266 E-mail: info@txffcmh.org Internet: www.txffcmh.org Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, investigate some complaints about treatment facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding. For further information at the national level, contact: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Phone: 410-786-3000 Toll-free: 877-267-2323 TDD: 866-226-1819 E-mail: question@cms.gov Internet: www.CMS.gov You may also share your concerns with staff at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services office in your area, which is Region 6. The regional office address and telephone number are: Dallas Regional Office Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 1301 Young Street, Suite 714 Dallas, TX 75202 Phone: 214-767-6423 Fax: 214-767-6400 Internet: www.CMS.gov/RegionalOffices/07_RO6.asp Advocacy Organizations Local chapters of Mental Health America (formerly the National Mental Health Association) have information about community services and engage in national and State level advocacy. For more information about the association, write or call: Mental Health America of Texas 1210 San Antonio Street, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78701 Phone: 512-454-3706 Fax: 512-454-3725 E-mail: lynn@mhatexas.org Internet: www.mhatexas.org The National Alliance on Mental Illness maintains a helpline for information on mental illnesses and referrals to local groups. The local self-help groups have support and advocacy components and offer education and information about community services for families and individuals. For information about the Alliance's affiliates and activities in your State, contact: NAMI Texas Fountain Park Plaza III 2800 S. I-35, Suite 140 Austin, TX 78704 Phone: 512-693-2000 Toll-free: 800-633-3760 Fax: 512-693-8000 E-mail: rpeyson@namitexas.org Internet: www.namitexas.org Statewide consumer organizations are run by and for consumers of mental health services and promote consumer empowerment. These organizations provide information about mental health and other support services at the State level and are active in addressing and advocating for mental health system issues. For information about consumer activities in your area, contact: Texas Department of State Health Services Consumer Rights for Mental Health Services 1100 West 49th Street Austin, TX 78756 Phone: 512-206-5760 Toll-free: 800-252-8154 TDD: 800-735-2989 Fax: 512-206-5770 E-mail: customer.service@dshs.state.tx.us Internet: www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhservices/MHConsumerRights.shtm Texas Mental Health Consumers 608 Morrow Street, Suite 103 Austin, TX 78752 Phone: 512-451-3191 Toll-free: 800-860-6057 Fax: 512-451-8302 E-mail: tmhc@tmhc.org Internet: www.tmhc.org The National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse, funded partly by the Center for Mental Health Services, promotes and helps to develop consumer-run self-help groups across the country. Technical assistance and materials are available on such topics as organizing groups, fundraising, leadership development, incorporating, public relations, advocacy, and networking. For more information, contact: The National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 1207 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-751-1810 Toll-free: 800-553-4KEY (539) Fax: 215-636-6312 E-mail: info@mhselfhelp.org Internet: www.mhselfhelp.org The National Empowerment Center is a Technical Assistance Center run by mental health consumers/survivors. The Center's mission is to carry a message of recovery, empowerment, hope and healing to people who have been diagnosed with mental illness. The Center provides information and referrals to consumer/survivor resources nationwide and offers technical assistance to individuals and groups involved in consumer empowerment activities. The Center distributes recovery- related publications and sponsors education and training activities. For information on consumer/survivor activities in your area, contact: The National Empowerment Center 599 Canal Street Lawrence, MA 01840 Phone: 978-685-1494 Toll-free: 800-769-3728 Fax: 978-681-6426 E-mail: info4@power2u.org Internet:www.power2u.org The Consumer Organization & Networking Technical Assistance Center (CONTAC), funded by the Center for Mental Health Services, is a resource center for consumers/survivors and consumer-run organizations across the United States. Services and products include informational materials; on-site training and skill- building curricula; electronic and other communication capabilities; networking and customized activities promoting self-help, recovery, leadership, business management, and empowerment. For more information contact: Consumer Organization & Networking Technical Assistance Center (CONTAC) P.O. Box 11000 Charleston, WV 25339 Phone: 304-345-7312 Toll-free: 888-825-TECH (8324) Fax: 304-345-7303 E-mail: usacontac@contac.org Internet: www.contac.org Other Sources of Information There are many sources of information that you can tap. Your area mental health authority, which is generally a part of the local government, may be useful. Other branches of your city or county government also may be able to help. For example, the education office might have information about help for children, and the agency for the aging might know about services for senior citizens. In addition, your family physician or area hospital may be able to make referrals. For legal advice, contact your local bar association or go to www.findlegalhelp.org. Also, your local library and telephone yellow pages may have resource lists for sources of help in your community. The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR), which was created in 1965, ceased operations on Sept. 1, 2004. The department has worked to improve the quality and efficiency of public and private services and supports for Texans with mental illnesses and with mental retardation so that they can increase their opportunities and abilities to lead lives of dignity and independence. Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC); Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS); Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS); Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS); and Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Texas Transformation Mental Health Services SAMHSA National Mental Health Information Center The Long Term Impact of a Traumatic Event: What to Expect in Your Personal, Family, Work and Financial Life Age-Specific Interventions at Home for Children in Trauma: From Pre-School to Adolescence After Disaster: Tips for Teens American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Katrina Disaster Response Information for Families and Caregivers — Articles in Engish and Spanish on children and trauma. American Psychological Association Managing Traumatic Stress: After Hurricane Katrina NYU Child Study Center: Changing the Face of Child Mental Health. The Mental Health Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: How Can We Help Children get Back on Their Feet? Helping Children Cope with the Effects of Hurricane Katrina: Tips for Parents and Other Caregivers The Psychological Effects of Hurricane Katrina for Child and Adolescent Survivors Television Viewing of the Katrina Disaster will have Psychological Effects on Children around the Country (pdf) Talking to Kids about Natural Disasters National Association of School Psychologists Coping with Crisis — Helping Children With Special Needs: Tips for School Personnel and Parents National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD and Problems with Alcohol Use When Terrible Things Happen — What you may experience, What helps, What doesn't help (pdf) Connecting with Others: Giving Support (pdf) Connecting with Others: Seeking Support (pdf) Other NCPTSD Disaster Resources American Psychiatric Association Suicide risk elevated after traumatic events, even in partial PTSD National Child Traumatic Stress Network Parent Guidelines for Helping Children after a Hurricane (pdf) National Institute of Mental Health Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide American Association of Suicidology Understanding and Helping the Suicidal Individual (pdf) Tenga Cuidado con las Advertencias (pdf) Information for Evacuees U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event: Managing Your Stress During a Disaster (pdf) National Mental Health Association — Handouts for coping with tragedy after Hurricane Katrina Surviving Sudden Loss Dealing With Stress Helping Children Cope Coping With Evacuation Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists Trauma Tips Common Reactions to Trauma Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Suicide Prevention and National Crisis Hotline Information (pdf) National Association of School Psychologists Save a Friend: Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide Texas Department of State Health Services Hurricane Katrina Suicide Prevention and Intervention Information (Word) Suicide: What Should I Know? for Teens (Word) Suicide: What a Parent Should Know (Word) Families and Friends of Persons With a Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorder (Word) Information for Teachers SAMHSA National Mental Health Information Center — Tips for Talking About Traumatic Events After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents and Teachers. Explains how preschool age, early childhood, and adolescent children may respond to terrorist events or natural disasters. The link is intended for parents and teachers to be informed, recognize problems, and respond appropriately to the needs of children. Questions to Help Children Talk About a Disaster. Provides examples of "open- ended" questions to encourage children to talk about their feelings and experiences following a disaster. When Talking Doesn't Help: Other Ways to Help Children Express Their Feelings Following a Disaster. Provides ideas for helping children express themselves in ways other than talking to help them through the recovery process following a disaster. The Role of Culture in Helping Children Recover from a Disaster. Offers words of advice and guidance for teachers helping children from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds through the recovery process following a disaster. Tips for Teachers in Time of Disaster: Taking Care of Yourselves and Each Other. Teachers directly deal with children's reactions to disaster. They may also be impacted by the disaster. It is extremely important to recognize for them to recognize that, like children, they are under particular stress and vulnerable to "burnout". This facts sheet provides helpful hints on how to stay mentally healthy. Other SAMSA Publications on Mental Health & Disaster Issues NYU Child Study Center: Changing the Face of Child Mental Health Children's Responses to Hurricane Katrina: Tips for Schools and Teachers National Association of School Psychologists Coping with Crisis — Helping Children With Special Needs: Tips for School Personnel and Parents Times of Tragedy: Preventing Suicide in Troubled Children and Youths, Part I and Part II National Child Traumatic Stress Network Teacher Guidelines for Helping Students after a Hurricane National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Tips for Helping Preschool-Age Children After Disasters Tips for Helping School-Age Children After Disasters Tips for Helping Adolescents After Disasters Other NCPTSD Disaster Resources Information for First Responders and Volunteers National Mental Health Association — Handouts for coping with tragedy after Hurricane Katrina Coping Strategies for Staff and Volunteers SAMHSA National Mental Health Information Center Tips for Talking About Traumatic Events Developing Cultural Competence in Disaster Mental Health Programs. Designed to supplement information already available through CMHS, SAMHSA, and other sources, Developing Cultural Competence in Disaster Mental Health Programs highlights important common issues relating to cultural competence and to disaster mental health. Disaster mental health providers and workers can use and adapt the guidelines set forth in this document to meet the unique characteristics of individuals and communities affected directly or indirectly by a full range of natural and human-made disasters. Disaster Counseling. Disaster counseling involves both listening and guiding. Survivors typically benefit from both talking about their disaster experiences and being assisted with problem-solving and referral to resources. The following section provides "nuts-and-bolts" suggestions for workers. Disaster Mental Health: Crisis Counseling Programs for the Rural Community. The Emergency Services and Disaster Relief Branch (ESDRB) of the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) works in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency in overseeing national efforts to provide emergency mental health services to survivors of Presidentially declared disasters. Field Manual for Mental Health and Human Service Workers in Major Disasters. For mental health workers and other human service providers who assist survivors following a disaster. This pocket reference provides the basics of disaster mental health, with numerous specific and practical suggestions for workers. Self-Care Tips for Emergency & Disaster Response Workers. Provides suggestions for those who are at the scene. It outlines facts, indicators of stress, and stress management strategies. Stress Prevention and Management Approaches For Rescue Workers in the Aftermath of Terrorist Acts. This fact sheet provides information for rescue workers on recovering from working at the site of terrorist acts. It also provides a hotline for more information. Training Manual for Mental Health and Human Service Workers in Major Disasters. This training manual explains how survivors respond to and recover from disasters and highlights the importance of tailoring disaster response to individual communities and populations. Intended for use by instructors, it describes effective interventions for responding to disasters and strategies for stress prevention and management among mental health and human service workers. Other SAMSA Publications on Mental Health & Disaster Issues National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide Overview of Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide Appendices for Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide Provider Self Care Fact Sheets Mental-Health Intervention for Disasters Coping with PTSD and Recommended Lifestyle Changes for PTSD Patients Effects of Traumatic Stress in a Disaster Situation PTSD in Children and Adolescents Suicide Prevention Information General American Association of Suicidology Understanding and Helping the Suicidal Individual Tenga Cuidado con las Advertencias National Institute of Mental Health American Psychiatric Association Suicide risk elevated after traumatic events, even in partial PTSD Evacuees Texas Department of State Health Services Hurricane Katrina Suicide Prevention and Intervention Information (Word) Suicide: What Should I Know? for Teens Suicide: What a Parent Should Know Families and Friends of Persons With a Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorder National Association of School Psychologists Save a Friend: Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event: Managing Your Stress During a Disaster Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Suicide Prevention and National Crisis Hotline Information Teachers National Association of School Psychologists Times of Tragedy: Preventing Suicide in Troubled Children and Youths, Part I and Part II For More Information Suicide Prevention Resource Center — Provides prevention support, training, and information Jason Foundation — Provides information, tools, and resources about youth suicide to students, educators/youth workers, and parents. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — Dedicated to preventing suicide through research and education. Suicide Prevention Action Network USA — Organization that works to prevent suicide through public education and awareness, community action and federal, state and local grassroots advocacy. Stress and Substance Abuse National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD and Problems with Alcohol Use National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA Community Drug Alert Bulletin - Stress & Substance Abuse |
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