Mental Health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 34% of Texas high school students (Grades 9th - 12th) have depression symptoms, compared to 31% in the United States. Moreover, 34% of students (Grades 9th-12th) in Texas reported that they felt sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more in a row so that they stopped doing some usual activities.

CCHAPS 2018 data indicates that 11% of children (ages 5-14) in the six-county primary service area have been told by a healthcare provider that they have a mental illness or disorder. Additionally, only 28% percent of parents who have children ages 0-14 reported they are familiar with mental health services in their community.

If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency, please call 911.

To access any of Cook Children's services, contact our Intake Department at (682) 885-3917.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 | suicidepreventionlifeline.org

If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out. People you can talk to might include:

• Mental health provider
• School counselor
• Church or clergy member
• Physician
• Adult you trust (coach, teacher, neighbor, parent)