Excellence
The CARE Clinic
Linda Samples Technology Center
2600 Motley Drive Mesquite, TX 75150
Phone
972-882-7526
Cost
Counseling services are free of cost for any MISD student and their family.
Hours of Operation
The center is open four days a week during the summer and 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. daily during the school year. Evening hours vary each semester.
Making an Appointment
Contact your campus counselor or call the center at (972) 882-7526 to get started.
Resources for Families
We all find ourselves needing help from time to time. Please click on the links below to search our available Mesquite/DFW resources or contact your counselor to help you get connected and find something to meet your needs.
Here for Texas is a program connecting Texans to information and resources for mental health and addiction.
Medical Resources
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MetroCare Behavioral Healthcare for Children and Adults 4645 Samuell Blvd. Dallas, TX 75228 |
Open M-F 8-5pm Based on Insurance, if none will apply for their own, Medicaid Bilingual Intake, and Therapy, ADHD and Psychiatric Evaluations, Ages 4 and up. | 214-743-1215 |
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Hatcher Station Women's Health Clinic 4600 Sycene Rd Dallas, TX 75210 |
Open M-F 7:30pm - 6:00pm Serving women and adolescents | 214-266-1000 |
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Foremost Family Health Center 3515 Shepherd Lane Balch Springs, TX |
Clinic provides affordable health care to insured, uninsured and underinsured patients. For qualifying uninsured patients, fees vary based on income level. They accept multiple forms of payment and insurance. The clinic also has certified application counselors to help the public apply for insurance including Medicaid. Services provided include family medicine, immunizations, behavioral health, OB/Gyn, social services and wellness. Note that if you have a student 19 years or older needing required vaccines for school who is underinsured or uninsured, this is a good resource. They have limited numbers of adult vaccines each month and they do not charge as much for those as the County does. The Balch Springs clinic does not provide dental services. |
214-426-3645 |
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Mesquite Public Health Clinic 1616 N. Galloway Ave Mesquite, TX |
Open M-W 8-11:30am, 1-4pm $14 per child, TB Tests-$20, Influenza Vaccinations-$20 Adult Insurance, Medicaid, Up to date shot record, low cost immunizations, proof of residence in Mesquite, Texas, All ages |
972-329-4535 |
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Mission East Dallas County Health Clinic 4550 Gus Thomasson Rd, St. 40 Mesquite, TX 75150 |
Open daily and after hours phone service Private paying, Full or partial uninsured, insurance, Medicaid, Sliding Scale: Based on Limited income and family size. Health, Dental care, and Medications, All ages | 972-682-8917 |
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Parkland Memorial Hospital 5201 Harry Hines, Dallas TX 75235 |
Open 24 hours a day Insurance, Medicaid, Outpatient Clinic Information, All ages |
214-590-8000 |
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Planned Parenthood of Texas 1220 N. Town East Blvd, Mesquite, TX |
Nonprofit organization providing reproductive health and maternal health services. Health care exams may be available at a reduced cost. Inquire about patient assistance fund. M: 12-7 T, Th, F: 9-5 Sat: 9-1 (2nd and 4th Saturdays) | 972-613-0915 |
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Southeast Dallas Health Center 9202 Elam Road, Dallas, TX 75217 |
Open M-Th 9am-6pm, Friday 9am-5pm. Low cost immunizations, Sliding Scale: Medical Care, Insurance, Medicaid, ADHD Screening, All ages | 214-266-1600 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital |
Medical, Learning Disabilities |
214-559-5000 |
Housing and Food Resources
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Sharing Life Community Outreach |
Food pantry, household essentials, financial assistance, disaster assistance, holiday help, educational programs |
972-285-5819 |
| Family Gateway |
Shelter & supportive housing, adult and children's services, education programs |
214-823-4500 |
| Dallas Life |
Meals, shelter, clothing, counseling services, medical services |
214-421-1380 |
| Promise House |
Emergency youth shelter program, transitional living, counseling |
214-941-8578 |
| The Family Place |
Emergency shelter, counseling, medical care, emergency assistance |
214-941-1991, 24 hour crisis hotline |
| Aunt Bertha |
Locator program to help you find access to services in your area (food, shelter, medical, mental health care, clothing, bill paying assistance) |
Counseling and Psychiatric Resources
| Adapt Mobile Crisis Team | Open 24 hours a day, will come to school to help with risk assessment for suicide, bilingual intake, will provide resources. | 1-866-260-8000 |
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BasePoint Academy 713 W Broad St. Suite 200, Forney, TX 75126 |
7am-7pm, 7 days a week Accepts most insurance. Mental health counseling, life coaching, and medication management services to thousands of individuals, couples, and families in Mesquite, Rockwall, Forney, and the greater Dallas area. |
(469) 702-8493 |
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Children’s Hospital Mental Health Services 1935 Medical District Drive Dallas, TX 75235 |
Accepts most insurance, medicare and medicaid |
214-456-8899 |
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Child and Family Guidance S. Dallas 210 West Tenth Street, St 201 Dallas, TX 75208 |
214-351-3490 | |
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CityHouse Collin Intervention to Youth, Inc. 830 Central Pkwy E. Plano, TX 75074 |
Non-Profit Organization, Medical care, food, clothing,case management, counseling, youth resource center Emergency shelter birth- 17 yrs; Transition living 18-21 yr. |
972-424-4626 |
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Counseling Institute of Texas (Garland) 3200 Southern Dr. Ste. 100 Garland, TX 75403 |
Hours: M-Th 9-7pm, F-S 9-2pm Sliding scale: Depends on family size and income. Grants available for families impacted by COVID-19 ($0-15 copay). Medicaid and North Star Insurance, Bilingual Intake and Therapy Sex and Abuse Treatment, Play, Marital Anger Management All Ages |
972-271-4300 |
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Youth 180 (formerly Dallas Challenge) 7777 Forest Lane, Building B. Ste 410 Dallas, TX 75203 |
Open M-F 9-5pm. Weekend appts available. Medicaid depends on specific program. Bilingual Intake and Therapy, Anger Management, and Family Counseling, Ages: 6-24 years old and their families. |
214-942-5166 |
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Dallas Child Guidance (Mesquite) 120 W. Main St. Suite 220 Mesquite, TX 75150 |
Open M-F 8:30-5:00pm Low cost insurance, North Star, and Medicaid Bilingual Intake, and Therapy, Individual, Family, and Play Therapy Ages 5 and up |
214-351-3490 Or 1-866-695-3794 |
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Dallas Metrocare Services for Children & Adults 1380 River Bend Dr, Dallas, TX 75247. |
Open 8am-5pm |
214-743-1200 or 877-283-2121 |
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Dallas Behavioral Health 800 Kirnwood Dr., DeSoto, TX 75115 |
https://www.dallasbehavioral.com/ | 877-510-1909 |
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Elevate 333 North Shiloh Road, Suite 102 Garland, Texas 75042 2427 Baker Drive, Suite F, Mesquite, Texas 75150 |
Group, individual, and family therapy. Ages 5 and up |
469-917-9201 or 469-969-0581 |
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Family Place |
Education, assistance, counseling, and parenting classes for past and present victims of domestic abuse. All services are free. |
214-559-2170 Crisis, 25 Hour Hotline: 214-941-1991 |
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Hickory Trail Hospital 2000 N. Old Hickory Trail Desoto, TX 75115 |
Open 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Out-patient & in-patient services. Sliding Scale: payment plan, accepts most major insurance, & Medicaid. Bilingual Intake. Ages 5 and up. www.hickorytrail.com |
972-341-4179 |
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LightHouse for New Hope 2717 Motley Dr |
The LightHouse for New Hope provides grief support for children and adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. That loss may be from a death, divorce, separation, or abandonment. Group counseling at no cost, individual counseling on a sliding scale. |
972-226-3110 |
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Momentous Institute 106 E. Tenth Street Dallas, TX 75203 |
Open M&F 8-5pm, T-Th 8-7pm, S 8:30-3pm Sliding Scale: Based on Family Income. Bilingual Intake, Therapy, Family Therapy. Only helps family with children. |
214-916-4000 |
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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The NAMI Teen and Young Adult (TYA) HelpLine is a free, nationwide teen and young adult peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults who have a mental health condition or may not have a condition but may still be going through a difficult time in their life. NAMI Directory & Resources |
800-950-6254 |
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Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas 2696 West Walnut St, Garland, TX 75042 |
Open 24/7 Free assessments. Inpatient treatment. Accepts most insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, & CHIP. Ages 5-17, senior adults.
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972-370-5517 |
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Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. 8700 N. Stemmons Freeway Suite 460 Dallas, TX 75235 |
Open M-F 8-4pm Counseling Services—Behavioral Health, Ages 4+ youth Office/video or in home services available |
214-821-6505 |