Welcome to Betty Hardwick Center

The Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority for Callahan,
Jones, Shackelford, Stephens and Taylor Counties

 Our Mission: To assure the delivery of a network of services to our customers that optimizes individual potential for wellness, independence, dignity and responsibility.

Our Vision: Our vision is a community where people with mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities are valued citizens who achieve recovery and independence.

Our Values:

  •  Individual Worth - Everyone is valued and recognized for their contributions.
  • Quality - We consistently strive to be effective and efficient while achieving customer satisfaction.
  • Integrity - We believe in always doing the right thing.
  • Customer Service - We take pride in providing the best possible services to all of our customers.
  • Teamwork - Only by working together with all stakeholders can we achieve our mission and realize our vision.

 
Featured Topics
ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. We provide a detailed description of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), its causes, symptoms and treatments. ADHD is a neurological disorder that develops during childhood and can persist into adulthood. More...
Autism. We provide a comprehensive overview of causes and treatments for Autism, a brain disease characterized by the presence of severe communication, language and social deficits in affected persons. More...
Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder causes people to swing between extreme, severe and typically sustained mood states which affect their energy levels, attitudes, behavior and ability to function. More...
Child Development and Parenting: Early Childhood. This document surveys child development between the age of 2 to 7 years, a period sometimes referred to as early childhood. The document also provides parenting information specific to this age group. More...
Depression: Major Depression & Unipolar Varieties. We provide a comprehensive overview of the unipolar mood disorders with an emphasis on the causes of and treatments for Major Depression. More...
Schizophrenia. We provide a comprehensive overview of the nature and treatment of Schizophrenia, a brain disease associated with psychosis (hallucinations and delusions), and disorganized behavior. More...
Suicide. We provide a comprehensive overview of Suicide, addressing the nature of suicide, what to do if you are suicidal, and how to help friends or family members who are suicidal. More...

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latest news

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots
A trio of genome-wide studies – collectively the largest to date – has pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods. More...

Smoking cessation aids Chantix, Zyban, Wellbutrin: Boxed Warning and patient Medication Guides
FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that it has required the manufacturers of the smoking cessation aids varenicline (Chantix) and bupropion (Zyban and generics) to add new Boxed Warnings and develop patient Medication Guides highlighting the risk of serious neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients using these products. More...

Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located
Immune function genes also in the same area, researchers say. More...

Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart
Two new studies show effects on angina and mortality. More...

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Featured Articles

BHC is Seeking Counselors for our Network
"See the attached Request for Application for information about how you can enroll in the Center's Provider Network. " More...


BHC is Seeking Physicians for our Network of Services
"BHC is seeking providers of Psychiatric Evaluation and Pharmalogical Management Services. " More...





24-Hour
Crisis Hot Line
(800)758-3344

Administration
2616 South Clack
Abilene, Texas 79606
(325) 690-5100
Fax (325) 690-5136
helpdesk@bhcmhmr.org
 

 


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