Program areas at MHMR Foundation
Child and family services (cfs) supports babies and children with developmental delays and disabilities across twelve north Texas counties. Services provided include: audiology/hearing, assistive technology, behavioral intervention, case management, counseling, family education, health services, nursing, nutrition and feeding, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, specialized skills training, and speech & language therapy. In fy22, the MHMR Foundation helped support families by offering the family connects visiting nurse program, assisting families with emergency needs, providing group therapy sessions and specialized therapies for babies with developmental delays, aiding 116 families in receiving therapeutic devices to help improve their child's development.
Behavioral health (bh) services help stabilize the lives of children, adolescents, and adults. There are 5 client groups under behavior health and are classified as follows: bh adult suds (substance use disorder services), bh adult suds veterans, bh mental health adult, bh youth suds, bh youth mental health. Treatment involves a comprehensive and recovery-oriented approach, directed toward stabilization in the home, workplace, and community. The community center is a mental health drop-in center where people find support in their community in discovering purpose and empowerment. Ii is a place where people can come together to end their isolation, learn social skills, and begin to take part in the community. Community center activities are voluntary and free for people receiving mental health services in the community. In fy22, the MHMR Foundation permitted monthly birthday, holiday parties, community outings, art supplies, and items for the community center garden and aided nearly 4,961 people. 1,113 patients in bh adult suds recovery participated in yoga classes, and 91 youth participated in therapeutic camps and equine therapy.
Disability services (ds) supports individuals and families of individuals across tarrant county with additional services needed for short term and/or long term care. These services promote inclusion and quality life for our patient. Services provided include: specialized therapies, respite, birthday parties, holiday parties, community outings, special olympics, supported employment, group homes, day habilitation, nursing services and skills training. In fy22 the mhmh Foundation aided in 20 birthday celebrations for group home residents, funding for camps, numerous social outings.
11,981 people in MHMR programs and services were impacted by MHMR Foundation throughout all three divisions with 482 veterans being supports through various programs.