- Call 911 for local police or if on campus 8911 for campus police
- Go to the nearest emergency room:
- Ascension Providence Hospital ER Waco
- 254-751-4180
- 6901 Medical Parkway Waco, TX 76712
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest ER
- 254-202-2000
- 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Waco, TX 76712
- Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (MHMR) Crisis Services
- If you are in a crisis and do not feel you can keep yourself safe, please contact 911 or go straight to the Diversion Center at 6500 Imperial Dr. Walk-ins are welcome.
- If you do not have transportation and need someone to come to you, contact the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team at 1-866-752-3451.
- National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Dial or text 988
- Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, and prevention and crisis resources
- Crisis Text Line
- Text HOME to 741741
- Provides free, 24/7 mental health support and crisis intervention
- Ascension Providence Hospital ER Waco
CARE Resources
Mental Health Resources
- Mental Health Emergency
In case of mental health emergency:
- Intensive Care (Inpatient/Outpatient)
Oceans Healthcare
- (254) 870-4874
- 931 Crosslake Parkway Waco, TX
- Provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services with individual and group treatment programs. Serves adolescents ages 12–17, adults 18+, and active duty military, veterans, and their families. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, and most private insurances.
- (254) 613-9871
- 3400 I-35 Belton, TX
- Provides comprehensive and personalized behavioral health treatment, including substance abuse and mental health issues with tailored inpatient, residential, and outpatient programs for adolescents and adults. Most insurance plans accepted.
- (254) 410-1672
- 1201 Canyon Creek Dr. Temple, TX
- Provides comprehensive and personalized behavioral health treatment with inpatient and outpatient programs for adolescents ages 12–17 and adults 18+. Most insurance plans accepted.
- (512) 686-4607
- 700 Southeast Inner Loop Georgetown, TX
- Provides inpatient and outpatient programming for mental health and addiction challenges, with specialized programs for active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and other high-risk frontline professionals. In-network with most major insurance providers.
- (866) 695-2714 | Online/virtual
- Provides virtual intensive outpatient groups and individualized treatment to adolescents and young adults, along with tailored family support.
- Ongoing Treatment for Mental Health Care
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network Adult Services
- (254) 752-3451
- 1200 Clifton St.
- Services are based on eligibility and include screening for diagnoses, case management, medication management, counseling, and additional resources as needed.
- (254) 313-4500
- 1600 Providence Dr.
- Treatments range from targeted interventions for depression and trauma to broader needs such as behavioral challenges in children or adjustment to family conflict and changes. Patients, families, and clinicians work collaboratively to develop a personalized treatment plan.
- (254) 710-2470
- 801 Washington Ave.
- A teaching clinic offering sliding scale fees based on income. Provides individual counseling by doctoral students under licensed professional supervision.
- (254) 716-6208
- WRI@BSWHealth.org
- WRI works to improve the quality of care available to service members, veterans, and their families. Free, online behavioral health care is available for students who are veterans or family members of veterans (including dependents ages 18–23).
- Substance Misuse Resources
Cenikor: Waco
- 888-236-4567
- Accepts most insurances
- Detox, inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, aftercare, and recovery housing
- 254-279-6199
- Accepts most insurances
- Inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and substance use disorder services; adolescent PHP and IOP services available
- 806-412-4721
- Accepts most major insurances
- Partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs; dual-diagnosis and long-term treatment
- 254-274-3554
- Outpatient opioid treatment; methadone and buprenorphine treatment, case management, medical assessments, and addiction/relapse education
- 254-752-3451
- Crisis services, adult and children behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, substance use disorder services, and veteran services
AA/NA and Other Addiction Support Groups
Central Texas AA Intergroup- 254-754-3336
- Waco meeting listings
- 254-848-4953
- 12-step Christ-centered discipleship program working through biblical steps within community
- Childcare available (limited spaces); $5 per child, babies–5th grade
- 254-754-0386
- Biblically based recovery groups and discipleship for those struggling with drug, alcohol, and other addictions
- Recovery group interest form
- A safe place to find freedom from the issues controlling your life
- Multiple Waco locations – view location list
- Additional Resources
On-Campus Resources:
- Visit C.R.E.W. for additional basic needs resources both on and off campus.
- Looking for counseling through MCC? Visit the Counseling page to learn about next steps for connecting with our counselors.
Online Resources for Mental Health Support:
- SAMHSA Mental Health Resources
- Find Your Anchor
- Now Matters Now – Peer-led support for suicidal thoughts, substance use, and impulsive behavior
- Alternatives to Suicide – Virtual peer-led support group
- Peer Support for Survivors of Suicide Attempts – Led by a peer with lived experience and a licensed clinician
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