Marriage counseling that Heals in Tyler, TX. Restore Your Relationship.

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There are many museums that are great to bring the whole family, such as the Smith County Historical Society, or Camp Ford, which was the largest Confederate Prisoner of War Camp located west of the Mississippi River during the Civil War. It is now a public park, but still has standing buildings from the war. There are several private schools in the area, including the Tyler Catholic School system, King's Academy Christian School, Grace Community School, Christian Heritage School, Good Shepherd Reformed Episcopal School, All Saints Episcopal School, and the East Texas Christian Academy, to name a few. Tyler has an annual Rose Festival that brings in thousands of tourists and is held in October, featuring a parade, coronation of the Rose Queen, and other events.¹ There is something for everyone! Of course, you can always visit the Rose Museum that features the history of the annual festival.

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Tyler

Parenting a child with a mental illness, learning disability or other special need requires additional patience and care. Parenting Services Center recognizes that these parents often benefit from trainings and support groups. The agency offers groups for parents of children with ADHD, Autism, and learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Also offered are special resources for grandparent caretakers. All groups and resources are provided free of charge, so everyone has access to information that will help them be more effective parents and help their child overcome obstacles that their disability or mental illness presents. Call 903-595-2235 for further details.²

Foster parenting is a great way for couples to experience the joys of opening their home and helping an at-risk youth in need. There are thousands of children in the state's custody who need a loving, caring, and supportive home in which to live while they and their family get back on track. Extensive training is offered, so foster parents have the knowledge and skills to facilitate a child's social, physical and emotional development. For information about how to join the program, call Foster in Texas at 903-939-3400.³

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Families in need of support services can turn to several local government agencies for the assistance they need to improve family functioning, mental health, and physical functioning. The Texas Department of State Health Services promotes good mental health by providing information and resources about common mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.⁴ The City of Tyler's Neighborhood Services program offers many educational and support programs to help families improve their functioning. Their Fatherhood Initiative program provides area fathers with valuable tips for being a positive role model and being actively involved in his child's upbringing. Additionally, the city provides financial assistance programs to low and moderate-income families who cannot afford food, clothing, utility bills and other vital resources. By providing funding, information and support, the city ensures that families can focus their energies on overcoming barriers that cause poverty, homelessness and poor mental health. For additional information, call 903-531-1303.⁵

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References

1. City of Tyler. (2017). Texas Rose Festival, Rose Parade and Rose Museum. Retrieved from http://www.tylertexasonline.com/texas-rose-festival.htm.
2. Parenting Services Center. (2017). ADHD Support Group. Retrieved from http://parentservicescenter.org/adhd-support-group.html.
3. Foster in Texas. (2017). Homepage. Retrieved from http://www.fosterintexas.org/.
4. Texas Department of State Health Services. (2016). Region 4-5 North. Retrieved from https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/region4-5/default.shtm.
5. City of Tyler. (2017) . Neighborhood Services. Retrieved from https://www.cityoftyler.org/Departments/NeighborhoodServices.aspx.

Tyler is located in Smith County, Texas. It has a land area of 56.62 square miles and a water area of 0.51 square miles.  The population of Tyler is 103,700 people with 37,644 households and a median annual income of $42,840. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Tyler, TX

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Mental health treatment and therapy in Tyler is sometimes a struggle to afford for families and individuals without proper insurance coverage. Finances for many in Tyler are not able to cover long term weekly counseling sessions without a budgetary plan in place. The good news is that therapists are often willing to work with you if accessibility is an issue. Low cost therapy and sliding scales are just some of the options that therapists can offer. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your counselor to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Tyler public health department.