The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Transforming Lives in Harris County for over 50 years. Account not monitored 24/7.

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. Our vision is to empower people with behavioral health and IDD needs to improve their lives through an accessible, integrated and comprehensive recovery-oriented system of care.

06/19/2026

Please note our offices are closed today in observance of Juneteenth.

As we honor this important day, we’re excited to share highlights from our employee celebration earlier this week, including our very first Juneteenth Employee Choir.

While our offices are closed, our Crisis Line is always available at 713-970-7000 or you can text/call 988 for the National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Call to speak with a crisis line counselor any time - you're never alone.

The Harris Center’s Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Keena Pace as our next Chief Executive Officer.This decis...
06/18/2026

The Harris Center’s Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Keena Pace as our next Chief Executive Officer.

This decision reflects the Board’s strong confidence in Keena’s leadership, deep knowledge of our organization, and unwavering commitment to our mission.

We are grateful for Keena’s service as Deputy CEO and look forward to her continued leadership. She is expected to assume the role of CEO following Wayne Young’s departure.

06/05/2026

🎨✨ What an incredible way to close out Mental Health Awareness Month!

The 4th Annual Hope Connection Art Show & Contest was our biggest and most inspiring yet! With over 100 amazing pieces of art submitted by our talented clients and staff, creativity truly took center stage.

This event is more than an art show—it’s a powerful reminder that creativity can connect us, uplift us, and even help save lives. Every dollar raised from the art show's annual silent auction supports su***de prevention education in our community.

A huge thank you to everyone who shared their art, supported the cause, and helped make this event unforgettable, including:

Angela Hucles
Prosumers International
Rebecca Schatte
The Harris Center's IDDteamELITE

FRIDAY 5/29: The 4th Annual Hope Connection Art Show & Contest will be taking place at our 9401 Southwest location from ...
05/27/2026

FRIDAY 5/29: The 4th Annual Hope Connection Art Show & Contest will be taking place at our 9401 Southwest location from 12-3PM! 💜

This art show features work from Harris Center clients and staff, and this year had a record amount of submissions! There will be over a hundred pieces to look through, and you might even get to take your favorite piece home in an auction benefitting our Zero Su***de team.

Join us to support our local artists and help spread su***de prevention efforts across Harris County. We hope to see you there!

Join us for the 2026 Criminal Justice Conference: Proactive Advocacy for Individuals with IDD on Tuesday, June 23, 2026,...
05/26/2026

Join us for the 2026 Criminal Justice Conference: Proactive Advocacy for Individuals with IDD on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM. This free virtual conference focuses on strengthening safety nets to prevent unnecessary criminal justice involvement for individuals with IDD.

We’re proud to share that Dr. Evanthe Collins, Vice President of the IDD Services Division at The Harris Center, will present on When People with IDD are Denied Services: The Consequences They Face. Dr. Collins joins an esteemed group of experts presenting on a variety of important topics focused on education and advocacy.

Register today! Screenshot the QR code to scan the link from your phone or visit: https://ow.ly/yPTr50Z2t6P

We’re hiring! 📣Join the HR team at The Harris Center as our Senior Total Rewards Manager and help shape compensation and...
05/11/2026

We’re hiring! 📣

Join the HR team at The Harris Center as our Senior Total Rewards Manager and help shape compensation and retirement strategies that support more than 2,500 employees serving Harris County.

This leadership role oversees compensation programs, retirement plans, market analysis, executive/physician compensation, and total rewards strategy in one of the country's largest behavioral health and IDD organizations.

If you’re experienced in compensation, public sector HR, and strategic leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today: https://www.theharriscenter.org/harris-careers

As Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Child & Adol...
05/08/2026

As Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Child & Adolescent Services (CAS) team across all of our service locations. Their passion, creativity, and commitment to supporting young people have been on full display this week and make a lasting impact every day beyond it.

CAS team, your work is so appreciated! You continue to create safe spaces, uplift voices, and remind children and families that their mental health matters. We’re grateful for the difference you make all year long. 💚

Pictured are members from our 9401 clinic event, but this week has been full of fun at all of our children's clinics! If you are interested in Child & Adolescent Services, we are here for you. Call our Access Line at 713-970-7000 to learn more and get connected.

It's Children's Mental Health Awareness Day! Today, our Child & Adolescent Services team has transformed the first-floor...
05/07/2026

It's Children's Mental Health Awareness Day!

Today, our Child & Adolescent Services team has transformed the first-floor lobby at our Southwest location to show up for children’s mental health! With games, balloon art, prizes, music, and more, their passion for supporting young people is shining bright in such a visible and meaningful way. Thank you, CAS! 💚

Mental health affects all ages, but children’s needs are often overlooked. Kids are navigating new experiences every day, which can feel overwhelming. As adults, it’s important to create safe spaces where they can talk openly, without fear or shame. By encouraging honest conversations and validating their feelings, we show kids that it’s okay to have big emotions. Navigating emotions isn't always easy, but it's much healthier than ignoring or hiding them away.

Tiffanie Williams Brooks, Director of Child & Adolescent Services, reminds us that counseling isn’t just for crisis mome...
04/28/2026

Tiffanie Williams Brooks, Director of Child & Adolescent Services, reminds us that counseling isn’t just for crisis moments - it’s a key part of everyday mental wellness. Counseling can help manage stress, anxiety, sadness, and life changes before they feel overwhelming.

Signs it may be time to seek help include changes in mood, sleep, or appetite. Your first session is simply a conversation: no pressure, no judgment, and you go at your own pace.

Mental health care is just as important as physical health care. Talking about it helps break the stigma. Support is available for children, teens, and adults in clinics, schools, and the community: call our Access Line at 713-970-7000 for more information on how to get connected.

Thank you to KPRC2 / Click2Houston for helping us spread this important message! Watch the full segment here: https://ow.ly/Q3EN50YRbE7

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9401 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX
77074

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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