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The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

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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.

08/03/2026

August is International Overdose Awareness Month. This is a time to remember those we’ve lost without stigma and take action to protect our community. 💜

At The Harris Center, we believe recovery is possible. All month long, our teams are expanding care and resources right here in Harris County. You are never alone.

🔗 Learn how we can support you or a loved one: www.theharriscenter.org

07/31/2026

The Harris Center's annual IDD Resource Event is happening on 8/15! Join us at our Southwest Clinic location to learn about disaster preparedness and other vital tips/tools to protect you and your loved ones with IDD.

Please share to spread the word! This FREE event offers all kinds of helpful resources and education for people in the IDD community.

Saturday, August 15th
10AM - 2PM (Registration starts at 9:15AM)
Room 104 - 9401 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074

07/10/2026

Great news! Beginning Monday 7/13, our Southeast Child & Adolescent Clinic will welcome walk-ins—no appointment needed. We're here for you and look forward to connecting you with quality care whenever you need it!

Questions? Call our Access Line at 713-970-7000 for more information.

07/03/2026

In observance of the 4th of July holiday, our offices will be closed today. If you need support, our 24/7 Crisis Line is always available at 713-970-7000. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!

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.

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

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!

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

Address

9401 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX
77074

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://theharriscenter.org/

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