Community Resources

Mental Health & Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County (MHMRA)
713-970-7000
http://www.mhmraharris.org

Department of Assistive Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
800-628-5115
http://www.dars.state.tx.us

MHMRA ECI Program
713-970-4900

Harris County Dept of Education ECI Program
713-696-2130

Avance, Houston, Inc. (Headstart / Early Headstart Centers & Services)
713-812-0033
http://www.avancehouston.org

Texas Health & Human Services Commission
800-335-8957 and 800-252-8263
http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us

Autism Speaks
713-714-7077
https://www.autismspeaks.org
The mission of Autism Speaks is to change the future for all who struggle with an autism spectrum disorder.

The Stuttering Foundation of America
http://www.stutteringhelp.org
The Stuttering Foundation provides free online resources, services and support to those who stutter and their families, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering.

National Down Syndrome Society
http://www.ndss.org
The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

Children's Medicaid
http://chipmedicaid.org
Children in Texas without health insurance may be able to get low cost or free health coverage from the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Children's Medicaid. Both programs cover office visits, prescription drugs, dental care, eye exams, glasses, and much more.

United Cerebral Palsy
http://ucp.org
UCP educates, advocates and provides support services to ensure a life without limits for people with a spectrum of disabilities

Attention Deficit Disorders Association
http://www.adda-sr.org
ADDA provides a resource network, supports individuals impacted by ADHD and related conditions and advocates for the development of community resources.