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Mental Health Initiative
Mental Health Initiative Vision
The Mental Health Initiative exists to provide underserved campuses within Region 9’s service area access to qualified mental health professionals, facilitation of mental health training, crisis & prevention services, and community resource connection in order to improve individual, community, and public mental health outcomes.
When in partnership with the Mental Health Initiative, campuses are provided with the following:
- Direct mental health service for staff and students, delivered by licensed mental health professionals
- Classroom behavior support and research-based strategies to increase effectiveness of behavior response
- On-site crisis support in the event of a campus or district crisis
- On-site follow-up by project lead and other ESC specialists, as needed
- Facilitation of community resource connections
- Resources for SHAC and SSSP teams
- Specific mental health and behavior training for district personnel, when requested
If you require assistance with a special request, sharing a concern, or filing a complaint, please review the following information:
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Written requests may be submitted to:
Cristina McCrary, Coordinator for the Region 9 Education Service Center Mental Health Initiative- Email: cristina.mccrary@esc9.net
- Mailing Address: 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, TX 76306
- Phone (for questions only): 940-322-6828
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If you have concerns about services, please discuss them with the counselor assigned to your campus and their supervisor, Cristina McCrary at 940-322-6828.
If concerns remain unresolved, complaints may be filed with the:
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC)
1-800-821-3205BHEC investigates professional conduct for licensed behavioral health providers in Texas.
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To file a consumer complaint, please visit:
