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West Texas Centers For MHMR
319 Runnels
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 263-0007 

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Request for Application(RFA) now available: Counseling and Physician Services more.....

West Texas Centers for MHMR (“Local Authority”) is seeking proposals for the provision of pharmacological management and cognitive behavioral therapy (counseling) services for identified individuals with mental illness who seek services at the Local Authority. The services requested shall be performed in Andrews, Dawson, Gaines, Garza, Howard, Mitchell, Nolan, Reeves, Runnels, Scurry, Terry, and Upton, Ward, Winkler and Yoakum Mental Health clinic facility location of Applicant. The Network Agreement (contract) shall be for an initial term of six months with the option to renew annually.  The contract term is expected to be from February 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010 with potential for subsequent renewals.

The open enrollment period shall close on August 3, 2009 at 3:00PM (CDT) or upon receipt of enough applications to meet the service capacity described in the RFA whichever comes first. 

Copies of the RFA may be obtained via internet at www.wtcmhmr.org, by written request to the address below or faxed request for mailed copy to 432-264-6610 or picked up at 409 Runnels, Big Spring, Texas.

Questions regarding RFA #02012010#1  should be directed to Gail Wells, Deputy Director for Administration at (432) 264 -2650 or at (gail.wells@wtcmhmr.org).

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KBST News Director Mike Henry earns state Mental Health/Mental Retadation Award
Feature IllustrationKBST News Director Mike Henry was named as the 2009 Frank M. Adams Award recipient by the Texas Council of Community MHMR Centers. Henry was nominated by West Texas Centers for MHMR for the statewide award. The award is presented annually to a news media representative who conveys a professional level of awareness to the mission of the Texas Council of Community MHMR Centers. The Texas Council is a statewide organization through which the 39 community MHMR centers work together as a public system serving Texans with mental illness, mental retardation and chemical dependency.More



West Texas Centers Top Employee
Feature IllustrationMidland psychiatrist Dr. Harold Thurman was recognized as West Texas Cneters for MHMR's Employee of the year.More



Mental Health Crisis Hotline
IF YOU ARE IN A CRISIS OR NEED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES,PLEASE CALL 1-800-375-4357. 24HOURS A DAY/ 7 DAYS A WEEK More

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