Hill Country MHDD Centers

Hill Country MHDD Centers Provides services for mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance abuse HCMHDDC is always hiring!

PLEASE NOTE: This page is not monitored 24/7 & is not intended for crisis intervention. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the Crisis Hotline at (877) 466-0660. Hill Country MHDD Centers (formerly Hill Country Community MHMR Center) provides mental health services for children and adults, intellectual/developmental disability services, and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Our agency is the state-appointed Local Mental Health & Intellectual/Developmental Disability Authority for 19 counties in Central Texas, including:

Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Edwards, Gillespie, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Llano, Mason, Medina, Menard, Real, Schleicher, Sutton, Uvalde, Val Verde

For a listing of all locations with contact information, please visit our website at https://www.hillcountry.org/all-locations/. Click here to search our available positions: https://www.hillcountry.org/careers/jobs/.

National Mental Wellness Month is a time to pause, reflect, and prioritize our mental health.After the hustle of the hol...
01/06/2026

National Mental Wellness Month is a time to pause, reflect, and prioritize our mental health.

After the hustle of the holidays, January offers space to recharge, address post-holiday stress, and set realistic intentions that support mental health. It is a great opportunity to remind ourselves that caring for our minds is just as important as caring for our bodies. Let’s keep breaking the stigma by talking about it, supporting one another, and reminding people that it’s okay to not be okay.
💜💚 You matter. Your mental health matters. Always.

January is , but what is Mental Wellness anyway? 📍 Mental wellness is the process of taking care of your mental health ...
01/05/2026

January is , but what is Mental Wellness anyway?

📍 Mental wellness is the process of taking care of your mental health in ways that help you feel balanced. It’s different for everyone because we all have different needs.
🌿 Mental wellness is something we should care for every day, just like our physical health.

This month, let's focus on self-care, mindfulness, and reaching out for support when needed. Whether it's through meditation, exercise, or simply taking a moment to breathe, every small step counts. Join us in raising awareness and breaking the stigma around mental health. Together, we can create a supportive community that values mental wellness for all. 🌈✨

Join us as we recognize national Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. Help raise awareness and share resources that c...
01/05/2026

Join us as we recognize national Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. Help raise awareness and share resources that connect people to treatment samhsa.gov/treatment. Find your new beginning at Hill Country by reaching out to Recoverwithus@hillcountry.org.

Taking a moment for self-care is important for your mental and emotional well-being. It doesn't have to be big or time-c...
01/04/2026

Taking a moment for self-care is important for your mental and emotional well-being. It doesn't have to be big or time-consuming. Sometimes, a few minutes can go a long way. This is your reminder that you are worth showing up for. What's your Sunday self-care? Drop us a comment below, and let's inspire each other! ❤️

Natural disasters can bring up more than just physical loss - they often resurface old trauma, create new anxiety, and l...
01/04/2026

Natural disasters can bring up more than just physical loss - they often resurface old trauma, create new anxiety, and leave us feeling ungrounded and overwhelmed - even months after the fact.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

✔️ It's okay to grieve - even if your home wasn't directly affected.
✔️ Healing can take months or even years, and that's okay.
✔️ Stress responses like brain fog, irritability, or exhaustion are normal after traumatic events.
✔️ Reaching out for support is a strength, not a weakness.
✔️ Small steps, like establishing routines, talking with someone you trust, or simply naming your feelings, can help bring a sense of stability.

You don’t have to go through this alone. Mental health support is for these moments, too. Our Hill Country Emotional Support is safe, supportive space for individuals and families affected by the flood, located at 819 Water Street, Suite 170 in Kerrville (inside the One Schreiner Center, 1st floor).

ALL SERVICES ARE FREE‼️
What we offer:
*Licensed mental health professionals for emotional support
*A calming children’s area with fidget toys, coloring books & more
*Care coordinators to connect you with helpful resources
Open Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Saturday and after hours appointments available.
Whether you’re seeking someone to talk to, need a space to decompress, or are unsure where to turn next, we’re here to help. For urgent mental health needs at any time, our 24/7 crisis line is available at 877-466-0660.

💙January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month💙The blue heart is a powerful reminder of the importance of this i...
01/03/2026

💙January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month💙
The blue heart is a powerful reminder of the importance of this issue and symbolizes the sadness of trafficking victims. Human trafficking is a serious violation of human rights, affecting millions of people worldwide. In recognition and throughout the month of January, Blue Campaign seeks to get awareness information out to the public designed to educate the public, law enforcement and other industry partners to recognize the indicators of human trafficking, and how to appropriately respond to possible cases.

There are two different types of human trafficking; s*x trafficking, which involves victims performing commercial s*x through the use of force, fraud, or coercion, and labor trafficking, in which victims are forced to perform labor or services through the threat of force, fraud or coercion.
There are several risk factors that put a victim at risk of human trafficking, the main ones including:
-Poverty
-Homelessness
-Substance Use
-History of s*xual abuse/assault
-Child abuse/neglect (DEC)
-Runaway
-Age
-Juvenile Justice or Foster Care
-Mental health problems
-Domestic violence
-Displaced persons (refugee/immigrant)
If you believe you may have information about a trafficking situation, here is what you can do to make a report:
-Do not at any time attempt to confront a suspected trafficker directly or alert a victim to your suspicions.
-Call 911 for emergency situations – threats of violence, physical assault, emergency medical needs, etc.
-If you are a victim of forced labor or commercial s*x or concerned that someone may be, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888; Text “BEFREE” to 233733; or Live Chat at [humantraffickinghotline.org.]

Want to make a positive change going into the new year but tired of "failing" at your New Year's resolutions mere days/w...
01/03/2026

Want to make a positive change going into the new year but tired of "failing" at your New Year's resolutions mere days/weeks/months into the New Year? Here are some different, fun, ATTAINABLE goals for those who want a resolution for the new year. There's something for everyone on this list!

Recovery is possible, and our substance use outpatient services provide the support needed to make it happen! Individual...
01/02/2026

Recovery is possible, and our substance use outpatient services provide the support needed to make it happen! Individuals work with counselors to build skills for managing mental health and substance use challenges—all while continuing to live and work in their communities.
✅ No need to stay at a facility
✅ Personalized support for lasting recovery
✅ Additional services available after program completion

If you or someone you know is ready to take the next step, reach out today at Recoverwithus@hillcountry.org.

January is , but what is Mental Wellness anyway?📍 Mental wellness is the process of taking care of your mental health i...
01/02/2026

January is , but what is Mental Wellness anyway?

📍 Mental wellness is the process of taking care of your mental health in ways that help you feel balanced. It’s different for everyone because we all have different needs.
🌿 Mental wellness is something we should care for every day, just like our physical health.
This month, let's focus on self-care, mindfulness, and reaching out for support when needed. Whether it's through meditation, exercise, or simply taking a moment to breathe, every small step counts. Join us in raising awareness and breaking the stigma around mental health. Together, we can create a supportive community that values mental wellness for all. 🌈✨

As we enter a new year, many of us make well-intentioned resolutions to better ourselves in big ways - resolutions that ...
01/01/2026

As we enter a new year, many of us make well-intentioned resolutions to better ourselves in big ways - resolutions that often lead us to place unnecessary pressure on ourselves. They can also increase stress and disappointment, and lead us to feel worse about ourselves if/when we're unable to stick with them. In short, big resolutions can actually be counterproductive.

Instead of setting ourselves up for additional negative feelings, this year do away with resolutions. It's okay to be gentle with yourself and not make large commitments as the new year starts. There is nothing wrong with making smaller, more manageable changes throughout the year or avoiding the new year resolution mentality all together.

With the exception of our residential locations, we will be closed today (Thursday, January 1) for New Year's Day and wi...
01/01/2026

With the exception of our residential locations, we will be closed today (Thursday, January 1) for New Year's Day and will reopen tomorrow at 8 am. Our Mental Health Crisis Hotline will be available. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through our crisis hotline at 1-(877)-466-0660. We are here for you.

Seasonal Affective Disorder can take its toll on our wellbeing during the winter months, at times making it feel as thou...
12/31/2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder can take its toll on our wellbeing during the winter months, at times making it feel as though spring will never arrive. SAD is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons. It typically starts in the late fall/early winter months and goes away during the spring and summer.

December is SAD Awareness month and as it comes to an end; we wanted to close this month out with a few simple recommendations that can help manage SAD symptoms:

☀️Exercise daily in sunlight. This can help you sleep better at night and give you more energy. Increase your motivation to exercise by teaming up with a friend or family member.
☀️Engage in daily activities you find pleasant to uplift your mood, like listening to music, reading, or visiting a park.
☀️Be around others, even if you don’t feel like doing so. Social interaction can help you be less focused on your negative thoughts.
☀️Practice good sleep hygiene. Go to bed and wake up at the same time daily. Establish a bedtime ritual that involves turning of all electronics and doing deep breathing/relaxation exercises.
☀️Practice daily gratitude. Find one thing to be grateful for each day and reflect on the meaning.
☀️Practice self-compassion. It is easy to be self-critical, but remember to be kind to yourself. Talk to yourself as you would a friend.
☀️Practice mindfulness. Be fully present in the moment, with full awareness of your thoughts, feelings, sensations and surroundings. Being a witness to your thoughts without judging them may help you feel less depressed.
☀️Don’t struggle with SAD in silence. Reaching out to a mental health professional for help is a sign of strength rather than weakness.

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Administrative Headquarters, 819 Water Street, Suite 300
Kerrville, TX
78028

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18334264332

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PLEASE NOTE: This page is not monitored 24/7 & is not intended for crisis intervention. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the Crisis Hotline at (877) 466-0660. For a listing of all locations with contact information, please visit our website at https://www.hillcountry.org/all_services/ . HCMHDDC is always hiring! Click here to search our available positions and check out our employee health benefits package: https://www.hillcountry.org/careers/.