We offer adult outpatient services, including a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) as a part of our continuum of care. The full-time day program (PHP) and part-time day program (IOP) are both great options for those stepping down from residential treatment or those looking to explore treatment. PHP is provided five days a week. IOP is provided three days a week.

Outpatient care and group counseling can be a great step-down option for those who’ve completed inpatient treatment or an overnight stay at another facility. Participants in outpatient programs attend therapy groups during the day or evening and return home after programming.

Adult outpatient services are a great way to test out treatment or a step-down from residential care that keeps you connected to treatment and the support system provided in inpatient.

Comprehensive treatment for adults (ages 18 and up) who do not require 24-hour care.

Click here for a list of some of the most common insurance plans we accept. If you do not see a particular plan listed below, we may still be able to obtain authorization for treatment. Please contact us for more information.

If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health challenges, we can work with you to create the life you want to live. At Hill Country MHDD Centers, we provide compassionate care that offers people hope, healing, and recovery.

• Counseling - Cognitive behavioral therapy focused on reducing or eliminating emotional issue and symptoms and improving daily living.

Ages: 18+.

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We accept Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance, or Sliding Scale.

Hill Country MHDD Centers serves families with children and adolescents, ages 3 through 17, who exhibit significant behavioral and/or emotional difficulties. We work closely with the family and child/youth to help strengthen and empower families to improve functioning and quality of life. We are committed to providing comprehensive services in a trauma-sensitive environment that promotes safety and healing.

• Counseling - Cognitive behavioral therapy focused on reducing or eliminating symptoms of emotional issues and improve daily living.
• Family Case Management - Activities to assist child/youth or caregiver in gaining and coordinating access to needed care and services based on the child/youth’s needs.
• Family Training - Training provided to primary caregivers to help manage and cope with the child’s emotional or behavioral difficulties.
• Skills Training and Development - Training provided to a child/youth to address symptoms that interfere with functioning. This service provides an opportunity for the youth/child to learn and improve upon skills they need to function as appropriately and independently as possible.

Ages: 3-17

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We accept Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance, or Sliding Scale.

Children’s reactions to stressful life circumstances range from mild and short-lived to severe and long lasting. When a child’s problems do not resolve within a reasonable time-frame psychological intervention is recommended.

Therapy offers children the opportunity to identify, discuss and understand problems and to develop necessary coping skills. 

Therapy also provides the opportunity to address parental concerns, educate parents regarding their child’s unique needs, and assist them in meeting these needs in an appropriate, effective fashion.

Finally, it is important to recognize that without appropriate and timely treatment a child’s problems may become severe and lead to more serious, long-lasting difficulties.

We consider parental involvement to be a crucial component of every child’s treatment. From the first session, parents are relied upon for information concerning their child’s development, behavior, relationships, and habits and they are closely consulted regarding the goals of treatment.

We view parents as our partners in the treatment process and rely upon them to provide critical feedback regarding the effectiveness of our interventions as they are developed and implemented.

Private pay or private insurance. 

Providence Employees in network - others pay out of network.

8 week (2 hours per week) small group parenting program based on Attachment Theory.

18+ Adults only, reach out to self refer. 

 $20 per session.

Providence Employees in network - others pay out of network.

Talking to family, friends, coworkers can is part of our social norm. To feel the support of a sympathetic listener helps us feel cared for and connected. Programs at church, Alcoholic’s Anonymous or other self-help groups can be incredibly helpful in addressing problems.

However, there are times when you need more than advice from a good friend, mutual support from family or a caring shoulder of a good listener. However, when these ways of coping don’t work, it may be time to seek professional help.

But you know you need professional help when nothing has worked, when you feel depressed, anxious or agitated, when you are unable to carry out your obligations and you are unable to function in your normal way. Seeking an experienced professional who is licensed and credentialed is of paramount importance. 

Therapy for 18+ adults. 

Private pay or private insurance. 

No matter the cause, distress in a relationship can create undue stress, tension, sadness, worry, fear and other problems. You may hope your relationship troubles just go away on their own. But left to fester, a bad relationship may only worsen and eventually lead to physical or psychological problems, such as depression. A bad relationship can also create problems on the job and affect other family members or even friendships as people feel compelled to take sides.

Here are typical issues that marriage counseling can help you and a spouse or partner cope with:

• Infidelity
• Divorce
• Substance abuse
• Physical or mental conditions
• Same-sex relationship issues
• Cultural clashes
• Finances
• Unemployment
• Blended families
• Communication problems
• Sexual difficulties
• Conflicts about child rearing
• Infertility
• Anger
• Changing roles, such as retirement
• Domestic violence

Marriage counseling may also be of help in cases of domestic violence or abuse. However, if the abuse or violence has escalated to the point that you fear for your safety or that of your children, consider contacting the police or a local shelter or crisis center. Don’t rely on marriage counseling alone to resolve these problems.

Adult couples, partners or married couples. 

You don’t need to have a troubled relationship to seek therapy. Marriage counseling can also help couples who simply want to strengthen their bonds and gain a better understanding of each other.

Marriage counseling can also help couples who plan to get married. This pre-marriage counseling can help you achieve a deeper understanding of each other and iron out differences before a union is sealed.

Private pay or private insurance. 

Providence Employees in network - others pay out of network.

3-Day intensive workshop centered around Family of Origin Relational and Developmental Child Abuse.

Need a referral from another therapist. Reach out for more details. 

$2600.00

Providence Employees in network - others pay out of network.

Behavioral therapy/counseling in office setting. Specializes in EMDR. 

Check if your insurance requires a referral from a physican.

Accepted Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Tricare, Cigna, Ambetter, Medicaid, United HealthCare Advantage Plan, Baylor Scott & White.

Also accepts private pay.

Behavioral therapy/counseling in office setting. Specializes in EMDR. 

Check if your insurance requires a referral from a physican.

Accepted Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, United HealthCare, Tricare, Medicaid, Baylor S&W, Aetna, Cigna.

Play therapy and counseling for ages 3-17.

Private pay. $125 a session.

Super bills provided for clients to self-file with their insurance if desired.

Counseling for 18+ adult women.

Private pay. $125 a session.

Super bills provided for clients to self-file with their insurance if desired.

Individual Counseling

• Counseling is available for community members who have experienced abuse by a significant other, household member, or relative.
• Counselors are available to meet with you in a safe, undisclosed location to discuss your situation and the ways domestic violence has impacted your life.
• You do not have to be separated from an abusive spouse/partner to receive counseling services, but please be aware and take steps to keep yourself safe.

Our experienced counseling staff is committed to providing services for those in Waco and our surrounding counties who are victims of domestic violence.

Click here to know if you are being abused!

FREE

We are currently working on slowly integrating play therapy as an option. There is a children’s counseling group that meets once a week during evening group time. Parents can request counseling for their children and the CSC will make that referral.

Each child over 5 and in the shelter, is welcomed and encouraged to participate in group counseling.

FREE

Children over 5 for counseling. Ages vary for other services. 

FREE

Shelter:

We provide a 24-hour emergency shelter for all victims of domestic violence. At the shelter, clients are provided with a bed with clean sheets, 3 meals per day, and direct access to all of our general services.

For adults, we are able to provide emergency shelter along with general services such as case management, counseling, support groups, an array of legal services and assistance with housing.

For children, we are able to provide emergency shelter for children and their parent along with services such as case management, assistance with school related arrangements or concerns, counseling, therapeutic and educational groups and enrichment activities for the parent and child while at the shelter to strengthen family relationships.

Legal Advocacy:

We provide free legal services for all victims of domestic violence. Our legal advocates are available to residential, non-residential, and rural clients who reside within the seven counties we serve.

Support Groups:

We provide support groups and life skills classes for all of our clients. Support groups are facilitated by staff and offer a place for clients to discuss different issues and topics such as domestic violence education, boundaries, self-esteem, financial planning, etc.

Victim(s) of Domestic Violence.

Click here to know if you are being abused!

FREE

In addition to McLennan County, the Family Abuse Center serves Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, Navarro, and Ellis Counties. To better serve these 7 counties, the Family Abuse Center intentionally engages these communities through outreach and educational efforts.

Our advocates are frequently in the seven counties building community relationships, advertising the services FAC provides free of charge to domestic violence survivors, and educating groups about domestic violence and its impact on our local communities.

McLennan County, Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, Navarro, and Ellis Counties.

Free

Whatever you are dealing with in your personal life whether it be depression, anxiety, phobia, or family issues, there is a therapy out there for you. A few therapies that can be done are dependent on the therapist you choose.

However, there are general approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, Adlerian, Psychoanalysis, behavioral therapy, humanistic, gestalt, existential, Neurolinguistic programming, timeline, integrative, or holistic therapy.

Children & Adolescents.

All these options are covered by insurance and the amount spent depends on your insurance policy. These can also be done under private pay which is $140.00 for the first session and $110.00 per session thereafter or at a reduced cost when discussed with your therapist.

Insurance Accepted: BCBS, Superior, Magellan, most EAP's, Cigna, Aetna, UBH, Rightcare.

Couples therapy focuses on expressing your feelings, discussing issues with your partner, and resolving conflicts. It can help increase understanding, respect, affection, and intimacy between you and your partner, which can help you be happier together.

Different types of therapy are used: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman Method, Discernment counseling, Narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

18+ couples.

All these options are covered by insurance and the amount spent depends on your insurance policy. These can also be done under private pay which is $140.00 for the first session and $110.00 per session thereafter or at a reduced cost when discussed with your therapist.

Insurance Accepted: BCBS, Superior, Magellan, most EAP's, Cigna, Aetna, UBH, Rightcare.

Whatever you are dealing with in your personal life whether it be depression, anxiety, phobia, or family issues, there is a therapy out there for you. A few therapies that can be done are dependent on the therapist you choose.

However, there are general approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, Adlerian, Psychoanalysis, behavioral therapy, humanistic, gestalt, existential, Neurolinguistic programming, timeline, integrative, or holistic therapy.

18+ Individuals.

All these options are covered by insurance and the amount spent depends on your insurance policy. These can also be done under private pay which is $140.00 for the first session and $110.00 per session thereafter or at a reduced cost when discussed with your therapist.

Insurance Accepted: BCBS, Superior, Magellan, most EAP's, Cigna, Aetna, UBH, Rightcare.

Unbound advocates for victims and survivors by meeting immediate needs, supporting survivors and their families and connecting each survivor with resources for his or her unique restoration journey.

Unbound Waco Survivor Advocacy Services:

• Emergency crisis response
• Long-term case management
• Medical accompaniment
• Housing assistance
• Safety planning
• Advocacy

Unbound Waco serves the Heart of Texas Region with crisis response and case management services for victims and survivors of human trafficking.

24/7 Unbound Waco Crisis Response & Referral Line: 254-414-0814

Unbound is here to help. Whether you suspect someone you know if being trafficked, or you think you may be a victim of human trafficking yourself, please reach out. We can connect you with appropriate resources to take the next steps. Please do not provide information that could put you or someone else in danger.

Referral Form

Free

24/7 Unbound Waco Crisis Response & Referral Line: 254-414-0814

Unbound is here to help. Whether you suspect someone you know if being trafficked, or you think you may be a victim of human trafficking yourself, please reach out. We can connect you with appropriate resources to take the next steps.

Please do not provide information that could put you or someone else in danger.

Referral Form

Free

The Counseling program at the Veterans One Stop aims to treat the complex issues related to a veteran's past service. Issues such as PTSD, Moral Injury, Depression, Anxiety, and Military Sexual Trauma are addressed by licensed professional counselors utilizing evidence-based treatments. In addition to professional counseling services, Veterans One Stop also recognizes the importance of using Peer-to-peer support as a fundamental element in the healing process. These services are provided to the veteran as well as their dependents. It has been proven that to treat the veteran effectively, one must also address the needs and issues of the family unit. 

Regardless of discharge status, we provide free mental health services for veterans and their families. Our therapists are trained to provide EMDR, CPT, CBT, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Art Therapy.

Veteran or a family member of a Veteran.

Free

Call 254-244-2400 or email [email protected] to learn more about our services. 

STARRY’s Fatherhood Program provides services to fathers and male caregivers living in Bell and McLennan counties with a child up to 17 years of age. Expectant fathers and male caregivers are also able to access our services.

All services are provided at no cost to the fathers and male caregivers.

Free

STARRY offers no-cost group counseling for children, youth, and families.

Want to learn more about groups at STARRY? Interesting in group counseling? Contact us requesting group information!

• Child in the home between 0-17.
• The child cannot be formally adjudicated.
• Enrolling caregiver needs to have custody of the child/proof of custody through legal paperwork if they are signing up the child for services.

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FREE

STARRY FAYS services are available at no cost to families with children up to 17 years old. FAYS services include individual, group, and family counseling...Insurance and money are never an issue, as we serve clients from varying backgrounds and income levels. Parenting can be challenging, especially if your family is facing added stressors like school or behavioral issues. STARRY’s Family and Youth Success Program strives to help children and families manage those everyday challenges.

While there are many reasons that families seek services at STARRY, some of the most common are- divorce, grief, trauma, family conflict, behavioral issues, school challenges, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Our Counselors and Family Support Specialists are here to help you navigate those challenges and struggles while providing you with support and resources. Families most often report feeling that they will be better able to cope with future challenges once completing STARRY services. Our staff use evidence-based and promising practices to help your family realize their strengths and communicate their needs.

• Child in the home between 0-17.
• The child cannot be formally adjudicated.
• Enrolling caregiver needs to have custody of the child/proof of custody through legal paperwork if they are signing up the child for services.

STARRY provides short-term, strengths-based counseling services. STARRY does not provide legal counsel, does not make recommendations to the courts about a child’s future custody, and does not represent families in court.

FREE

This supervised outpatient withdrawal management program allows individuals to start their recovery at home while continuing with their lives.

A physical exam and supervised plan of care is overseen by a licensed medical director. The plan is individualized to meet the unique needs of each client and medication is provided to assist with withdrawal symptoms. Clients attend counseling with a licensed substance abuse therapist, are introduced to appropriate support groups, and receive help with discharge planning and after-hours referrals.

Some of the Detoxification Services Include:

• Physical Exam
• Medication to minimize withdrawal symptoms
• Supervised care by a licensed medical director
• Individualized treatment plan
• Substance use disorder counseling by licensed therapist
• Orientation to AA/NA support groups
• Discharge planning and referral

If you have hearing loss

Please dial 7-1-1 to reach a relay operator. The free 7-1-1 access number is available anywhere, anytime. CapTel users dial the 10-digit number directly; people calling CapTel users dial the toll-free Captel relay service number (877) 243-2823. For

Spanish callers dial (866) 217-3362.

Fees for services vary

Services are provided on a

• Sliding scale based on income
• Private-Payment
• State funding
• Most insurance plans are accepted

Click here for insurance inquiries

Comprehensive behavioral health services for both adults and children and adolescents.

Services include:

• assessment and intake
• case management
• skills training
• counseling
• pyschiatric services
• medication coordination
• outpatient substance use disorder services
• peer services
• veteran's services
• crisis services
• care coordination
• integrated physical health services
• other wrap around support services

This program will provide services for adult individuals, who are age 18 or older, who have severe and persistent mental illness or a substance use disorder.

Children and adolescents ages 3-17 who evidence significant emotional and/or behavioral difficulties and who demonstrate a need for
intensive outpatient mental health services as determined by the completion of a uniform assessment and evaluation by KCF intake clinician.

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Our Counseling service offers full courses of psychotherapy and counseling to children, adults, and their families with a broad range of treatment needs. 

Treatments range from targeted interventions for depression and trauma to broader needs such as behavioral challenges in children or adjustment to family conflict and changes.

Patients, families, and clinicians work collaboratively to develop a treatment plan with specific results. Visits may occur in one-hour sessions, once a week, twice a month or as needed. When specialty behavioral health care is no longer needed, patients may benefit from periodic visits with their primary care clinic’s integrated behavioral health provider to assist with maintaining gains and preventing relapse.

Our staff is comprised of therapists with broad training in evidence-based therapies.

Ages 6 and beyond.

Children/teens must have consent and be accompanied by a biological parent or legal guardian with rights to consent to invasive (non-emergency) treatment.

Counseling is voluntary and not required by another entity.

Varies based on insurance provider. Interested parties may apply for the Good Health Card if assistance is needed.

Accepted Insurances:

• Providence Ascension
• Baylor Scott and While
• United Health
• Blue Cross Blue Shield