The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to provide accessible, caring and responsive support services for individuals and families coping with mental illness, substance use, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays and emotional conflict.

The Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center was established by local taxing authorities in 1968 and is currently sponsored by McLennan, Limestone, Hill, and Bosque Counties. We serve six counties, including McLennan, Limestone, Hill, Bosque, Freestone, and Falls Counties. We provide services under contracts with federal, state, and other entities to individuals with a mental illness and/or a developmental disability identified as a priority population. We also serve developmentally delayed children.

Monday: 8:00AM-5:00PM Tuesday: 8:00AM-5:00PM Wednesday: 8:00AM-5:00PM Thursday: 8:00AM-5:00PM Friday: 8:00AM-5:00PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Vince Erickson - Director of Community and Governmental Relations Send email
(254) 265-2030
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Heart of Texas BHN 24-Hour Crisis/Emergency Hotline-Contact ICARE: 1-866-752-3451

HOTBHNs Crisis Hotline is managed by ICARE. ICARE provides initial screenings for behavioral health services, and crisis assessments, and can refer to other community supports. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team will be contacted if a crisis response is requested.

Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT):

  • Heart of Texas BHN offers 24/7 crisis response services for Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, and McLennan counties.
  • MCOT provides 24/7 crisis assessments for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a mental health crisis. 

The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team includes nurses, qualified mental health professionals, and licensed clinical professionals.

MCOT facilitates state hospitalization for those individuals who meet the criteria and can provide information about private hospitals for those insured. Additionally, MCOT will follow up with individuals for up to 90 days to prevent future crisis episodes and connect individuals with community resources.

MCOT provides 24/7 crisis assessments for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a mental health crisis. 

MCOT provides assessments in all community settings including rural and city residential areas, businesses, emergency departments or other healthcare settings, jails, and schools for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

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