Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County (MHMRA) provides mental health services for adults residing in Harris County.

Who is eligible for services?
An individual must be:

• a county resident, at least 17 years old and diagnosed with schizophrenia, severe major depression, bipolar or schizoaffective disorders
• in compliance with MHMRA financial criteria

How Do I Get Help?
Persons seeking psychiatric treatment at MHMRA may call or go to the Eligibility Center (EC). To be seen, you need proof of:

• income
• insurance coverage
• record of any unusual expenses
• number of people in the household
• mail or bill showing that you live in Harris County
• driver's license and social security card

Persons in crisis, unless they have medical complications, may go to the Neuropsychiatric Center (NPC) at 1502 Taub Loop (713/970-7070).

What Determines Which Services are Provided?
Services provided and how often they will be provided, will be decided by information such as the:

• patient's diagnosis
• symptoms, and functioning in school, home, and how they relate to others in their environment
• what services are available

What Services are Available?

• Medication Related Services
• Counseling and Psychotherapy
• Medication Training and Support
• Employment Related Skills Services
• Housing Related Skills Services
• Coordination of Services
• Other Independent Living Skills Services

MHMRA also provides services under the county jail system and Texas Correctional Office for Offenders with Mental Impairments with the following programs:

• Forensic (Jail Services)
• Pre-Trial
• The Newstart Program

Where are Services Provided?

OUTPATIENT SERVICES:
Pyramid House | Bayshore Outreach | Southeast Clinic | Northwest Clinic | Southwest Clinic | Ripley Clinic

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:

Branard Street (dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse) | Safe Haven