Through various services, local community mental health and mental retardation (MHMR) centers help Texans with mental retardation and various mental health conditions lead productive and fulfilling lives. Nearly 200,000 Texas citizens and countless families rely on services from dedicated professionals working through community MHMR centers.

Texas Panhandle MHMR assists thousands of Panhandle residents annually who experience mental illness, mental retardation or developmental delays. Numerous individuals have received services not only making their life better, but saving their life.

All Texas Panhandle MHMR services are available to area residents without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.

If you or someone you know suspects mental illness, contact a health care professional immediately. Detection is the first step towards recovery.

Sometimes life’s circumstances seem extremely overwhelming. Call a crisis hotline or go to a local emergency room if you are contemplating death. Your life is worth it.

If you are in crisis, or for information about assessments or services, please call:  

359-6699 ( in the Amarillo area) or

1-800-692-4039 (toll free)

For signs, symptoms and support regarding suicide, visit the

American Association of Suicidology