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Teen & Youth Support Resources

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  1. Learning, mentoring, and practical life skills for young people.
  2. Practical learning for life, relationships, and community.
  3. Connection creates room for people to grow together.

Youth and Teens

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​These organizations provide a range of services, including counseling, crisis intervention, educational programs, and support groups, to assist teenagers facing emotional challenges in Ellis County and Southern Dallas County.

RESOURCES

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​​Ellis County Children's Advocacy Center

Ellis County Children's Advocacy Center

Waxahachie, TX

Provides justice, hope, and healing through a multidisciplinary response to child abuse, offering family advocacy, forensic interviews, and mental health services for children and their families.

Ellis County CAC

Ellis County CAC

Southern Area Behavioral Healthcare (SABH)

Southern Area Behavioral Healthcare (SABH)

Dallas, TX

Offers mental health services, including a walk-in clinic with operating hours from 2 pm to 10 pm on weekdays and 2 pm to 7 pm on weekends.

Mental Health America of Dallas

Mental Health America of Dallas

BasePoint Academy

BasePoint Academy

Forney, TX

Provides specialized counseling and mental health programs for teens and adolescents, including individual and group therapy, with a focus on addressing specific needs of adolescents.

basepointacademy.com

basepointacademy.com

NAMI Dallas Southern Sector

NAMI Dallas Southern Sector

Dallas, TX

Offers mental health education, advocacy, and support resources for families and individuals in the Southern Sector of Dallas County.

Nami Texas

Nami Texas

Ellis County Juvenile Services

Ellis County Juvenile Services

Waxahachie, TX

Provides programs and resources for juvenile offenders, focusing on rehabilitation and support.

Mental Health Texas

Mental Health Texas

Mental Health America (MHA) of Greater Dallas

Mental Health America (MHA) of Greater Dallas

Dallas, TX

Provides programming, information, support, and partnerships to promote mental health in the Dallas area.

Midlothian ISD

Midlothian ISD

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA)

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA)

Dallas, TX

Serves North Texas, including Ellis County, providing mental health and substance use services. They offer a 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line at 866-260-8000.

Midlothian ISD

Texas Youth Helpline

Texas Youth Helpline

Statewide

Offers crisis intervention and support for youth and their families, available 24/7 via phone, text, or chat.

co.ellis.tx.us

co.ellis.tx.us
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