May 4, 2016 | By: Beth Coke
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
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Bluebonnet Trails Community Services opened its doors in 1996 in Round Rock. Today, it's the Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA) for 8 counties in Central Texas.
Bluebonnet Trails offers many great programs for the community.
Their early childhood intervention (ECI) program helps children with disabilities or who have delays, from birth to their third birthday. They have programs for children with autism, mental health services, employment services, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), peer support, supportive housing services, substance use services and veteran services.
They serve 30 counties with their outreach, screening, assessment and referral (OSAR) program for substance abuse treatment.
Bluebonnet Trails is contracted with the state of Texas to make sure families get the help they need – and case management is one of Bluebonnet Trails’ great strengths.
Using a case manager, you can find many great resources in your area and learn things that other families have tried. Having a case manager who knows and cares for your family is a huge help. You’ll feel confident knowing your case manager will check up on you at least once a month to make sure all your services are going well. Case managers are great sources for answers to your questions or emergencies.
Bluebonnet Trails came into our lives when we felt like all hope for our son with autism was gone. We were considering hospitalization and didn't know what else to do. But with the help of our case manager, some respite, applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and time, we were able to find our way.
I was grateful for every visit, every tip and every shoulder they offered. I knew I wasn't alone and that someone was fighting for our son with us. Their encouragement and help kept us going until we could see results in our son.
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is located at: 1009 N. Georgetown Street, Round Rock Texas, 78664
Their general intake number is 844-309-6385. They also provide a 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 800-841-1255.
If you are in need of these services, please check out the Bluebonnet Trails Community Services website or give them a call and see about being screened for intake.
To find additional parent groups or services, use our Find Services, Groups and Events on this website.
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