The Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority for Callahan, Jones, Shackelford, Stephens and Taylor Counties
Our Mission: To assure the delivery of a network of services to our customers that optimizes individual potential for wellness, independence, dignity and responsibility.
Our Vision: Our vision is a community where people with mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities are valued citizens who achieve recovery and independence.
Our Values:
Individual Worth - Everyone is valued and recognized for their contributions.
Quality - We consistently strive to be effective and efficient while achieving customer satisfaction.
Integrity - We believe in always doing the right thing.
Customer Service - We take pride in providing the best possible services to all of our customers.
Teamwork - Only by working together with all stakeholders can we achieve our mission and realize our vision.
Featured Topics
ADHD. We provide a detailed description of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), its causes, symptoms and treatments. ADHD is a neurological disorder that develops during childhood and can persist into adulthood. More...
Autism. We provide a comprehensive overview of causes and treatments for Autism, a brain disease characterized by the presence of severe communication, language and social deficits in affected persons. More...
Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder causes people to swing between extreme, severe and typically sustained mood states which affect their energy levels, attitudes, behavior and ability to function. More...
Child Development and Parenting: Early Childhood. This document surveys child development between the age of 2 to 7 years, a period sometimes referred to as early childhood. The document also provides parenting information specific to this age group. More...
Depression: Major Depression & Unipolar Varieties. We provide a comprehensive overview of the unipolar mood disorders with an emphasis on the causes of and treatments for Major Depression. More...
Schizophrenia. We provide a comprehensive overview of the nature and treatment of Schizophrenia, a brain disease associated with psychosis (hallucinations and delusions), and disorganized behavior. More...
Suicide. We provide a comprehensive overview of Suicide, addressing the nature of suicide, what to do if you are suicidal, and how to help friends or family members who are suicidal. More...
Paternal Age May Influence Bipolar Risk in Offspring Children of older fathers may have a higher risk of bipolar disorder, and family-focused therapy along with medication is effective in treating bipolar-related depression in adolescents, according to the results of two studies published in the September issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry. More...
Our Mission: To assure the delivery of a network of services to our customers that optimizes individual potential for wellness, independence, dignity and responsibility. 
Individual Worth - Everyone is valued and recognized for their contributions. 
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