The following list includes agencies in the Abilene area that provide counseling and support services. Baird ISD does not endorse any particular agency; this information is provided for those who wish to contact the agencies directly.
Information is updated as current details are received from area agencies. For the most up-to-date hours of operation, including holiday or severe weather closures, please contact the agency directly.
(800) 758-3344 – 24/7 Crisis Line
(325) 690-5100
Pathways
(325) 692-4048 – Option 1 for front desk
Regional Victim Crisis Center
(325) 677-7895
Other:
School Resources
Our school counselors and campus military liaisons are available to counsel military-connected students.
Other Resources
Military OneSource and the Military and Family Life Counseling Programs offer free, confidential, face-to-face non-medical counseling to support you with military and family life challenges like preparing for and handling a move, school issues, or nurturing a relationship with a deployed spouse.
New Horizons
(325) 437-1852
Presbyterian Children’s Home
(325) 864-9731
BCFS Health and Human Services Abilene
(325) 692-0033
Harmony Family Services
(325) 672-7200
Methodist Children’s Home
(325) 672-9398
Parents Empowering Parents (PEP)
(325) 603-8575 (send text messages to contact)
If you are having problems and need to talk with someone, please reach out for help.
988 (A 24/7 call and text line for individuals or families facing mental health issues and/or substance abuse disorders.)
1-800-852-8336 (A national teen hotline staffed by trained teen volunteers.)
Abilene Taylor County Public Health
Substace Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – Find help
Club Courage and Camp Courage
Program offered to children entering Kindergarten–12th grade who have experienced the death of a loved one. For any questions, concerns or immediate children’s grief-related needs, please contact Adrianna Golden-Smith at by email or phone at (325) 670–6951.
Hendrick Hospice Care Bereavement Resources
Mental Health First Aid – Five Ways to Support a Loved One with Anxiety or Depression
Child Mind Institute – For Families
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Managing Strong Emotional Reactions to Traumatic Events: Tips for Families and Teachers
Screenagers and Resources
TX HHS Mental Health & Substance Use Resources
1 (833) 986-1919 – 24/7 support line