Mental Health Resources

Scurry County MHC
1300 26th Street, Ste 100
Snyder,  TX 79549
(325) 573-4947     

 

Local Mental Health and Behavioral Health Authority
West Texas Centers
Big Spring, TX
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A mental health crisis is formally defined as a time when there’s an imminent risk of a child hurting themselves or someone else. (Imminent means it’s likely to happen right now or soon.) A crisis might also be a time when you or other adults in the situation can’t help the child with their behavior and need help calming things down. If a child is in crisis, consider their safety and the safety of anyone else around. Find more information on mental health crises at Navigate Life Texas.

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If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.

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The Jason Foundation

Suicide Crisis Line
800.273.8255

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Free, confidential, 24-hour hotline
800.273.TALK (8255)
An online confidential chat is also available

Crisis Text Line for people in crisis
Text HOME to 741741 to connect to a counselor

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
Helpline Staff and volunteers are prepared to answer your questions about mental health issues including:

• Symptoms of mental health conditions
• Treatment options
• Local support groups and services
• Education programs
• Helping family members get treatment
• Programs to help find jobs
• Legal issues (the NAMI Legal Resource Service can connect individuals with attorneys in their area but does not have the resources to provide individual representation)

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Virtual Calming Room
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The Family Guide to Children’s Mental Health Services was created to help families navigate the Children’s Mental Health System under the Department of State Health Services in Texas. Many children and youth experience life events, biological, environmental and developmental changes that impact their mental health. Some experience changes in behavior, feelings, social relationships, and academic achievement in school. These changes could be a sign of the need for additional support or the need for mental health services. 
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Despite the pressure to be a superhero, Black women are more likely to report feeling sad, lonely, and anxious. However, they are less likely to seek mental health support than white women. Some Black women may not know that their emotions are a symptom of anxiety or depression. This can make it unclear that support could be necessary.

The team of educators at Bestcolleges.com provides a curated guide that provides ample resources and opportunities for minority readers to deal with stress positively. Take a look below: 

Black Women's Mental Health
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Apps for Anxious Students

Woebot
Woebot is an app that gives you the opportunity to talk through and process some of your feelings of anxiety and depression. The woebot, a computer coach, uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) practices to walk people through calming exercises, and can give them someone to talk to. Woebot can also check in on you daily to see how you are doing and give you support. 

Sanvello
Sanvello is also an app that has roots in CBT and is designed to support people with anxiety. It includes guided meditations, a daily mood tracker, and other activities and videos. It can be set to alert you daily so that you can check in and work through any anxiety you might be feeling.

Breathe2Relax
This simple app is perfect for helping people practice deep breathing. It includes visuals that you can follow as you breathe. It also can be customized to the breathing pattern that you would like.

By no means should these apps replace therapy, but they can be a great additional tool for students to use. Each of the apps is available for free download on Google Play and in the App Store. 
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