Helpful Links

These links will take you to important resources for Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse. If necessary, use the Back button on your browser to return to The Gulf Coast Center.

Health and Human Services Agencies

Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas Health and Human Services Transformation Overview
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)
DADS FAQs about MR
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

Disability Advocacy Organizations

Advocacy, Inc.

Self-Advocacy

Partners in Policymaking
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE)
Texas Advocates

Mental Retardation Links

The Arc of the United States
The Arc of Texas
The Arc of the Gulf Coast
Frequently asked questions about MR
American Association of Mental Retardation (AAMR)
Disability Resources on the Internet
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Texas Assistive Technology Partnership
The Texas Information & Referral Network
National Association for the Dually Diagnosed
Texas Health Organizations
TAMR

Mental Health Links

NAMI
NAMI of Texas
NAMI of the Gulf Coast
Mental Health Association in Texas
National Mental Health Association

Substance Use Recovery Links

Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse

Medicare/Social Security

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare
Medicare en Español
Social Security Online
Seguro Social en Español

Other Texas MHMR Centers

Texas Council of Community MHMR Centers

Volunteer Opportunities

The Arc of the Gulf Coast
NAMI of the Gulf Coast