West Texas Centers

To request Mental Health
Services or to access Mental
Health Crisis Services Call:
1-800-375-4357

Crisis Counseling Program

Texans Recovering Together

Were you Affected by Covid-19?

We provide
*Information
*Education
*Emotional Support
*Links to resources

Are you interested in talking with someone?

We can assist with:

*Recognizing common reactions to disasters
*Building coping skills for the recovery process
*Managing disaster-related stress
*Identifying and meeting children's needs

Local Crisis Counseling Program
432-213-0631

Texas Disaster Distress Helpline
1-800-985-5990

We are here for YOU!

Welcome to West Texas Centers

Shelley Smith

Shelley Smith, LMSW
Chief Executive Officer

If you or a family member are dealing with the prospect of mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities, we understand that you may be searching for direction in choosing the best care possible. You want a provider with expertise in the field, someone you can trust and someone that you can partner with during your treatment.

Here at West Texas Centers we believe that with proper supports and services, people with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities can begin their road to recovery and lead productive lives in the community. We’re here to help, we’re here to support and we’re here to inform. Please feel free to browse through our information and utilize our contact page if you need to reach us for more answers to your questions.

Proudly serving the people of Andrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Fisher, Gaines, Garza, Glasscock, Howard, Kent, Loving, Martin, Mitchell, Nolan, Reeves, Runnels, Scurry, Terrell, Terry, Upton, Ward, Winkler and Yoakum counties.

MH, IDD & ECI Services

West Texas Centers MH & IDD is open and providing services in all our areas. We are following CDC guidelines for the safety of everyone and we are modifying how services are being provided.

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West Texas Centers & COVID-19 Prevention

The health and safety of our clients and staff is very important. We are closely following local, state and federal COVID-19 guidelines. These steps help keep our community safe. Our leadership meets daily to prepare for how COVID-19 affects your care. At this time, all West Texas Centers mental health clinics will remain open.

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To contact the Consumer Rights Office Call
Consumer Rights Officer
Minnie Gonzalez
West Texas Centers
319 Runnels Street
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3267

To request Mental Health Services or to access Mental Health Crisis Services and Substance Abuse Issues Call 1-800-375-4357

To request Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services /Intake Line Call 1-888-831-6618

To request Little Lives Early Childhood Intervention Services Call 1-800-852-2193

For Administration Call
(432) 263-0007

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