Special Programs
Housing Programs
Connections Program – Our Connections program is a permanent supported housing for adults and families who qualify who may be experiencing chronic homelessness (as defined by Housing and Urban Development).
Supported Housing – The Supported Housing program can provide temporary housing assistance for individuals who qualify who may be experiencing homelessness or are at risk for homelessness
811 – Denton County MHMR acts as referral agent for Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities properties in Denton County and surrounding areas for individuals who qualify. Section 811 is funded through HUD to develop and subsidize rental housing with supportive services for very low- and extremely low-income adults with disabilities.
Loss Team
Our Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) team provides on-scene and ongoing support and resources to individuals and families who have lost loved ones to suicide. Please contact LOSS at 940-205-6706 for more information. You can also get more information from our website at dentoncountylossteam.org
TCOOMMI Program
The TCOOMMI (Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments) program serves mental health consumers who are also engaged in the legal system. They work closely with local parole and/or probation to provide support and resources to these individuals.
COMPASS Program
The COMPASS Program (also referred to as FEP or First Episode Psychosis) aims to identify and support individuals experiencing initial episodes of psychosis through comprehensive life skills training, mental health symptom management, and educational and employment support.
Eligibility criteria include residency in Denton County, age range between 15 and 30 years old, and that individuals be experiencing any of the following symptoms starting within the past two years: unusual thoughts and behaviors, paranoia/suspicion effecting behavior, hearing or seeing things others don’t, and a reduction in daily functioning in personal, social, work, or educational life (as a result of the previous symptoms listed.)
The COMPASS Team is comprised of a consistent team of professionals with a collective goal of building honest rapport, focusing on the whole person, promoting autonomy, and a dedication to shared decision making. Services offered by COMPASS include regular meetings with Psychiatric Prescriber, medication education and management, skills training in a variety of areas including employment, education, life skills, budgeting, communications, and healthy socialization, counseling, Certified Peer Support, and Family Partner services.
If you are already in services with Denton County MHMR you may ask any of your current providers to help you in setting up a referral to the COMPASS Program. If you are not currently enrolled in Denton County MHMR services, you may call the COMPASS Program directly (940-312-3306) to complete a short eligibility phone assessment during business hours.
Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an intensive family and community-based treatment that addresses severe behavior problems of youths aged 12 to 17 years old. These behaviors-such as physical aggression, verbal aggression, theft, noncompliance with family rules and expectations, leaving home without permission, substance use, running away, and more, are the main issues addressed. MST therapists go to the family’s home for 2 face-to-face 1-hour sessions per week, for a period of 3 to 5 months. The program focuses on teaching the caregivers new ways to react and respond when youth are having problematic behaviors. If a youth does not want to participate, the MST therapist can still provide services to the caregivers to assist in modifying the youth’s behaviors. In order to be accepted into the MST program, the youth must be residing in the family home during the length of the service. Caregivers must agree to 2 face-to- face appointments per week, for a 3-to-5-month period. To be considered for MST, an adult must fill out a referral form (link below). This may be completed by a parent, teacher, neighbor, police officer or any other adult. The family must be informed that an MST referral is being made. The MST Clinical Supervisor will review the referral, call the caregiver and referral source, and make a decision to determine if the youth meets acceptance criteria. There is no fee for this service. If a youth is needing psychiatric medications, they may see an MHMR provider at a sliding scale fee that is determined by the Consumer Benefits department of MHMR.
Click Here for our referral Form
For More Information :
To submit a referral or for any questions, email: MST@dentonmhmr.org
Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT Program)
This is a grant funded program through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This program provides intensive outpatient services to individuals struggling with a serious mental illness. The program partners with the Denton County Probate Court to provide mental health services under a civil court commitment. The program provides wrap around services including case management, peer support, medication management, and counseling. Individuals could remain in the program anywhere from 90 days up to one year, depending on the individual’s symptoms and needs at the time. The team consists of 3 rehabilitation specialists, a therapist, a peer support specialist, a registered nurse, a psychiatric clinic assistant, a program manager, and a nurse practitioner. The individual is seen by members of this multidisciplinary team at minimum twice a week whether in office or in the community. To qualify for this program, individuals must be 18 years of age or older, must have a severe and persistent mental illness with repeated psychiatric hospitalizations and/or criminal justice system involvement in the last 2 years, previous struggle engaging with traditional outpatient treatment, and at risk for significant deterioration without treatment. To make a referral, please complete the form linked here and email the completed document to aot@dentonmhmr.org.