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Lynn Rutland, Executive Director MHMR Services for the Concho Valley San Angelo, Texas 325-658-7750
MHMR Services for the Concho Valley was established in 1967 and is sponsored by Tom Green County, the City of San Angelo, the San Angelo Independent School District, and Angelo State University. We serve a seven county area including Tom Green, Concho, Sterling, Irion, Coke, Crockett and Reagan. We provide services under contracts with the Texas Departments of Health Services and Aging and Disabilities to individuals with a mental illness and/or intellectual development disabilities identified as priority population.The mission of Mental Health Mental Retardation Services for the Concho Valley is to offer an array of services and supports which respond to the needs of people with mental illness, intellectual development disorders and autism, enabling them to make choices that result in lives of dignity and increased independence.
Please click here to learn about how you can help MHMR Services for the Concho Valley make real and substantive changes in the lives of people living with mental illness and/or intellectual disabilities.
For more information about our services, send an e-mail to info@mhmrcv.org
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Autism. This topic center provides a comprehensive overview of causes and treatments for Autism, a brain disease characterized by the presence of severe communication, language and social deficits in affected persons. More...
Child Care. This topic center provides information on choosing and selecting childcare or daycare, including types of daycare, license issues, how to search for daycare and the interview process. More...
Childhood Mental Disorders and Illnesses. The Childhood Mental Disorders and Illnesses topic center provides an overview of mental and emotional disorders and illnesses impacting children and their families including attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), mental retardation, autism and other pervasive development disorders, and disorders of learning, speech and communication, movement, motor function, feeding, conduct, elimination, and anxiety (such as selective mutism and separation anxiety).
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Developmental Delays and Disabilities. Issues of autism, and delayed development below the age of 15. These topics will help you find answers and insight into the mental health field formerly known as “mental retardation.” More...
Economic Stress. Unexpected economic stress has an impact on everyone, but people suffering from depression or other mental health issues are especially vulnerable. Psychological research points to some good news, however. Healthy coping strategies, clear communication, and social support during a job search can help soften the blow and even contribute to growth in the long run. More...
Family & Relationship Issues. Family and personal relationships and friendships can be very difficult to handle. We've gathered resources to help you learn about and better manage relationship problems you may be experiencing. More...
Suicide. A comprehensive overview of Suicide, addressing the nature of suicide, what to do if you are suicidal, and how to help friends or family members who are suicidal. More...
Intellectual & Developmental DisabilitiesTreatment and Prognosis Treatments for IDD are not designed to "cure" the disorder. Rather, therapy goals include reducing safety risks (e.g., helping an individual maintain safety at home or school) and teaching appropriate and relevant life skills. More...
Introduction to Learning Disorders Learning Disorders are diagnosed when a student’s achievement in particular areas of learning are significantly less well developed than would be expected given that students’ intelligence and grade level. More...
Introduction to Disabilities To have a disability means that one has fundamental difficulty accomplishing things that others take for granted. More...
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Bipolar Disorder--A comprehensive discussion Everyone has feelings of happiness and sadness once in a while. Feeling high and feeling low are part of life. But for someone with bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic depression), these feelings can be extreme
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Suicide Websites There is a wealth of online information available about suicide. Many of these resources have been developed and are maintained by others who also suffer from one of these disorders. More...
NAMI Concho Valley Newsletter--February 2012 Check out the February, 2012, NAMI Concho Valley Newsletter! Affiliated with NAMI Texas and NAMI, the nations voice on mental illness. A grassroots coalition of families, consumers and friends. More...
Treatments for IDD are not designed to "cure" the disorder. Rather, therapy goals include reducing safety risks (e.g., helping an individual maintain safety at home or school) and teaching appropriate and relevant life skills. 
Learning Disorders are diagnosed when a student’s achievement in particular areas of learning are significantly less well developed than would be expected given that students’ intelligence and grade level. 
To have a disability means that one has fundamental difficulty accomplishing things that others take for granted. 
Crisis services may be accessed at any time, day or night 
Companies that market over-the-counter products containing human chorionic gonadotropin and labeled as "homeopathic" for weight loss are violating federal law and have been issued warnings, according to a Dec. 6 announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission. 
When the rich get richer and the poor get poorer--it spells mental health disaster... 
Schizophrenia disorder is one of the most disabling and severe mental illnesses. It’s also one of the most widely misunderstood. 
A message of how to conquer what you believe is the worst that could happen to you. 
Everyone has feelings of happiness and sadness once in a while. Feeling high and feeling low are part of life. But for someone with bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic depression), these feelings can be extreme
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a common childhood behavioral disorder. This is a comprehensive look at ADHD through some helpful videos. 
The Veteran's Service Center is available for veterans and their families as well as those military on active duty. 
There is a wealth of online information available about suicide. Many of these resources have been developed and are maintained by others who also suffer from one of these disorders. 
Check out the February, 2012, NAMI Concho Valley Newsletter! Affiliated with NAMI Texas and NAMI, the nations voice on mental illness. A grassroots coalition of families, consumers and friends.