Counseling in Huntsville, TX. Find the Right Therapist.

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Therapy Huntsville, TX

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Huntsville is located in the great state of Texas and proves to be ideal for families with children and teenagers of all ages. Regardless of your idea of fun, this area is sure to have something for everyone. The Huntsville State Park has everything from horseback riding to swimming, all of which is sure to be entertaining for your children and teenagers. Here you will also find boat rentals, trails, and picnic amenities, making this site perfect for your next family outing.¹ The Gibbs-Powell Home Museum is a historical attraction within the area, specifically great for the family's history buff. Grab your children and teenagers and venture down to Cinema 12 to watch a family-friendly film complete with concession stand. WT Bowling Company is also located within the area providing a fun and competitive activity in which lasting memories are sure to be created.

Mental Health in Huntsville

Youth who struggle with academics can face a lot of pressure from themselves, their parents, their teachers, and their peers. These struggles can often lead to feelings of inadequacy, which in turn can cause kids to become self-conscious and withdrawn. To help students alleviate these feelings, the United Way of Walker County offers educational programs that focus on academic skills, such as improving reading abilities, successfully transitioning from elementary to middle school, and graduating from high school on time. For more detailed information about these programs, call 936-291-0431.² The Huntsville Family YMCA early childhood development program offers enrichment services for young children. Academic exercises facilitate cognitive growth and team-related activities help young children develop social skills. Additionally, the YMCA works with each child's family to address any emotional difficulties they may face. Call the YMCA at 713-659-5566 to find out more.³

Huntsville residents who live with a mental illness and do not have the means to provide for themselves can find help at the Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries. Several local churches operate the agency, which provides short-term assistance to those in need. Rental and utilities assistance is available, as are food and clothing. Transportation services are provided as well. For further details, call the ministry at 281-351-6700.⁴

Current Initiatives

Go Kids is a Huntsville area initiative whose focus is on maintaining familial ties between children and parents who have become involved in the criminal justice system. The initiative also provides prevention and intervention services to help keep family members out of situations in which they might break the law. Additionally, the initiative seeks to help families adjust to changing roles and reduced income that is often associated with a parent's incarceration. To find out more about the initiative, call 936-295-6371.⁵

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References

1. Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife. (2017). Huntsville State Park. Retrieved from http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/huntsville.
2. United Way of Walker County. (2017). Our Work. Retrieved from http://www.unitedway.org/our-work/education.
3. Huntsville Family YMCA. (2017). YMCA Teen Programs. Retrieved from https://www.ymcahouston.org/youth-family/teen-programs/.
4. Tri-County Services of Walker County. (2017). Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries. Retrieved from http://walker.tx.networkofcare.org/mh/services/agency.aspx?pid=TomballEmergencyAssistanceMinistries_550_2_0.
5. Texas Department of Criminal Justice. (2017). Go Kids. Retrieved from http://tdcj.state.tx.us/gokids/index.html.

Huntsville is located in Walker County, Texas. It has a land area of 35.84 square miles and a water area of 0.49 square miles.  The population of Huntsville is 40,938 people with 10,881 households and a median annual income of $30,799. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Huntsville, TX

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Committing to weekly sessions of therapy without insurance coverage or low cost options is very challenging for most people in Huntsville. If this applies to you, please contact your counselor and ask about sliding scale options or inquire about insurance coverage. The good news is that there are options available to you to establish an effective relationship with a great therapist in Huntsville. Your well being and health are important enough to make the best possible effort for. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Huntsville public health department.