McAllen Independent School District is proud to have collaborations and partnerships with

Facilities that provide services to our students.

449th DISTRICT COURT- JUDGE BETANCOURT

LIFELINES - Juvenile Mental Health Court

"Social, cultural, and historical factors often impact the mental health of youth communities that have traditionally been marginalized and end up being processed by the judicial juvenile system. The 449th District Court in agreement with McAllen Independent School District is committed to serve and offer the best resources for our students’ overall wellbeing and recovery, with the final common goal of rehabilitate and make them good citizens." 

1001 N Doolittle Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542

(956) 973-7800 EXT-6586

marisol.gonzalez@co.hidalgo.tx.us

WEBSITE

b&G

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MCALLEN

"Here at BGCM we offer mental health promotion, prevention, and early intervention services to the children of McAllen Independent School District. We are an after-school program and we have a summer program as well! Services such as group sessions, wellness check-ins, social skills building, and much more!"

2620 Galveston Ave, McAllen, TX 78501

(956) 682-5791

 WEBSITE

buckner

BUCKNER

"Buckner FAYS is free and available to children birth to 17 and parents in Hidalgo, Brooks, Cameron, Willacy, and Kenedy counties.  FAYS is designed to strengthen families and focus on specific struggles so families can communicate better and overcome challenges."

(866) 480-0772

WEBSITE

dhr

DHR HEALTH

“DHR Health is proud to partner with McAllen Independent School District to connect students to mental health services. From the beginning, we have committed to help eliminate the stigma associated with mental health services while increasing access to services in schools. McAllen ISD and DHR Health have accomplished just that and more, and will continue to work towards promoting emotional wellness in our children!”

5510 Raphael Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539

(956) 362-4357

WEBSITE

U.S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

The Justice Department’s mission is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. Our work across the Department—including all 94 U.S. Attorneys’ offices, our law enforcement agencies, grantmaking components and litigating divisions—is guided by these three co-equal priorities. Learn more about what we do below.

WEBSITE

hidalgo county

HIDALGO COUNTY

MENTAL HEALTH COALITION - HANDLE WITH CARE

"Through important community partnerships, our coalition is building a path to create and sustain a shift in our culture, promoting mental well-being, and destigmatizing mental health care. Our coalition consists of organizations and individuals committed to identifying mental health and mental wellness services available within the community. The Coalition's Mental Wellness Resource Guide is an essential tool, providing easy access to mental health services."

100 E Cano St, Edinburg, Tx 78539

(956) 318-2600

hcmhc@co.hidalgo.tx.us

WEBSITE

mesquite

MESQUITE TREATMENT CENTER

We provide intensive residential program addressing adolescent needs with a comprehensive and individualized approach. From Intensive Outpatient to Residential Treatment, our customized adolescent care is built on the latest scientific research and proven techniques to increase the likelihood of successful outcomes.

2300 W Exp 83, La Feria, TX 78559

(956) 428-2100

referrals@mtcrgv.com

WEBSITE

pdap

PALMER DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM

"Palmer Drug Abuse Program-McAllen, (PDAP) has partnered with McAllen Independent School District by serving their students for almost 2 decades. We have the opportunity to provide substance abuse services through one on one sessions or group meetings to students. This is unique to a school setting and speaks volumes about how the district cares about their students to go above and beyond what is just expected. Making sure all students receive services they need to help them succeed in the classroom sets them apart from other districts."

115 N 9th St, McAllen, TX 78501

(956) 687-7714

nadia@pdapmcallen.org

WEBSITE

PALMS

Palms Behavioral Health

The programs at Palms Behavioral Health are structured and designed to support those who are struggling with a crisis in their lives. Palms Behavioral Health offers a caring team that supports several levels of care tailored to meet the needs of adolescents, adults, and seniors.

613 Victoria Ln, Harlingen, TX 78550

(888) 258-9660

WEBSITE

sb

SHRINK BOX

Established in the State of Texas, started as a podcast discussing relevant mental health issues affecting society. Today, Shrink Box is involved in expanding mental health awareness via education, stakeholder engagement, and the development of community programs meaningful to our vision.

shrinkbox@gmail.com

WEBSITE

stbh

SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM

South Texas Health System Behavioral offers behavioral health care and treatment services for children, adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

We treat each person at South Texas Health System Behavioral with a team of professionals, headed by a highly qualified, experienced psychiatrist.

2102 W Trenton Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539

(956) 388-1300

WEBSITE

tchatt

Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium

UTRGV School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
TCHATT Program

The Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC) was created by the 86th Texas Legislature to leverage the expertise and capacity of the health-related institutions of higher education to address urgent mental health challenges and improve the mental health care system in this state in relation to children and adolescents.

In collaboration with UTRGV, School of Medicine, TCHATT provides telemedicine or telehealth programs to school districts to help identify and assess the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents and provide access to mental health services.

TCHATT@utrgv.edu

WEBSITE

tropical

TROPICAL TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

"Tropical Texas Behavioral Health values our partnership with the McAllen Independent School District and remains committed to the support of students and their families facing the challenges of mental health and substance use. Tropical’s mental health professionals are available on school campuses throughout the district, and our Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists can meet with students using telemedicine technology, eliminating the need for students to leave campus."

1901 S 24th Ave, Edinburg, TX 78539

1-800-813-1233 (Services and Appointments)

1-877-289-7199 (Crisis Hotline)

WEBSITE

utrgv

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - School of Psychology Program

"We have an agreement with McAllen Independent School District where school psychology Practicum Students provide counseling services for students at various locations as well as complete other requirements for their practicum."

WEBSITE

vac

VALLEY AIDS COUNCIL

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

"Valley AIDS Council (VAC) advocates for the LGBTQ+ & Latinx population at the local, state and national level. 

VAC is looking forward to collaborate with McAllen Independent School District for staff sensitivity trainings on LGBTQ+ population subject matters as well as other culturally relevant staff development trainings. VAC will provide appropriate resources for mental and physical wellness to enhance staff support for students." 


300 S 2nd Street Suite 101, McAllen, TX 78501

(956) 507-4821

amolina@valleyaids.org


WEBSITE

If you are in crisis, or know someone who is, below you can find many resources available

that can help, if it's an emergency please call 911.

cdc

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health. For more than 70 years, we’ve put science into action to help children stay healthy so they can grow and learn; to help families, businesses, and communities fight disease and stay strong; and to protect the public’s health.

WEBSITE

NIH

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF MENTAL HEALTH

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers authoritative information about mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research.

WEBSITE

SAMHSA

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MEMTA HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.

WEBSITE

HHS

TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Texas Health and Human Services — which includes the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of State Health Services — has hundreds of programs and services that help more than 7 million Texans a month live better lives, and it’s our strong foundation of dedicated people who make it happen every single day.

WEBSITE

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES

The Texas Youth Helpline provides free and confidential services to youth, their parents, and other family members of youth in crisis who need help finding a counselor, safe shelter, legal information, other local referral information, or just someone to talk to.

WEBSITE