| The Arc of Greater Houston | Top |
| Founding Organization: |
The Arc of Greater Houston
A non-profit organization formed to advocate for the inclusion of people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities in all aspects of society and is established at the national, state, and local levels. |
| Telephone Number: |
(713) 957-1600 |
| Address: |
3737 Dacoma Suite E
Houston, TX 77092 |
| Business Hours: |
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state and federal holidays. |
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Map / Directions |
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| Down Syndrome Association of Houston | Top |
| Founding Organization: |
Down Syndrome Association of Houston
A non-profit organization comprised of families and friends of people with Down syndrome. Their goal is to provide information and support to anyone interested in Down Syndrome. |
| Telephone Number: |
(713) 682-7237 |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 303
Houston, TX 77001-0303 |
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| Early Childhood Intervention | Top |
| Founding Organization: |
Early Childhood Intervention
The Texas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) is a statewide program for families with children, ages birth to three, with disabilities and developmental delays. ECI supports families to help their children reach their potential through developmental services. Services are provided by a variety of local agencies and organizations across Texas. |
| Telephone Number: |
(512) 424-6745, (713) 970-4900 |
| ECI Care Lines: |
(800) 628-5115 |
| Address: |
4900 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751 |
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| Harris County Department of Education | Top |
| Founding Organization: |
Harris County Department of Education
Provides area schools and programs with professional personnel. Available services include assessment services, counseling, psychological services, in-home training, art therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech/language therapy, among others. Children 0 -22 years of age, with development or with disabilities that are emotional, physical, and/or mental, may need special education or related services. Students in both regular and special education programming may receive services from HCDE professionals. |
| Telephone Number: |
(713) 694-6300 |
| Address: |
6300 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, TX 77022-5618 |
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Map / Directions |
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| Harris County Hospital District (HCHD) | Top |
| Founding Organization: |
Harris County Hospital District (HCHD)
The Harris County Hospital District (HCHD) is the fourth largest public metropolitan hospital system in the United States, with nearly 50, 000 annual admissions, more than 728,000 annual outpatient visits, approximately 11,000 births a year, and more than 186,000 annual emergency room visits.
HCHD offers specialized health care services ranging from infant and childhood immunizations, through maternity and adult care, to rehabilitation and geriatric services. The Hospital District does not offer transplant services or full range dialysis, and has limitations on selected medical specialties. |
| Telephone Number: |
(713) 566-6400 |
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| Harris County Juvenile Probation Department | Top |
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| MHMRA of Harris County | Top |
| Founding Organization: |
MHMRA of Harris County
This is one of the most important agency contacts that you can have. If your child has mental retardation and or an Autism Spectrum disorder (with or without mental retardation), he or she qualifies under their mental retardation division for case management and transition services if needed. Further, this state agency oversees several of the Texas Waiver programs that can provide financial assistance for your child’s long-term health and housing needs. |
| Telephone Number: |
(713) 970-7070 Information and Referral
(800) 735-2988 Texas Relay (TDD) |
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| Private Providers Association of Texas (PPAT) | Top |
| Founding Organization: |
Private Providers Association of Texas (PPAT)
Works to strengthen and promote the goals of its members, and the industry at large, through its leadership and advocacy efforts and its commitment to the provision of mental retardation and other developmental disability services. PPAT fosters the building of collaborative networks and partnerships among not only its members, but among all interested in improving the quality of services and supports for persons with disabilities. |
| Telephone Number: |
(512) 452-8188 |
| Address: |
8711 Burnett Rd. E-53
Austin, TX 78757 |
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| Region 4 Education Service Center | Top |
| Founding Organization: |
Region 4 Education Service Center has the largest student population of 20 state service centers established by the Texas Legislature in 1967 to provide school districts with professional development training and technical assistance that support statewide goals for school improvement. |
| Telephone Number: |
(713) 462-7708 |
| Address: |
7145 West Tidwell
Houston, TX 77092-2096 |
| Map: |
Map / Directions |
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| University of Texas Health Science Center - Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences | Top |
| Founding Organization: |
University of Texas Health Science Center
UT Mental Sciences Institute Developmental Disabilities and Dual Diagnosis Clinic (713 )500-2670 Provides outpatient evaluation and treatment to children and adults who have mental retardation, autism, or other pervasive developmental disorders, or other developmental disabilities, and whose psychiatric disorders or behavioral symptoms interfere with independence, productivity, and community integration. |
| Telephone Number: |
(713) 500-2500 | |