Outpatient Services

are provided according to the Resiliency and Disease Management model for all Texas Community Mental Health Centers. There are eight MHMRTC outpatient clinics throughout Tarrant County whose major focus is to provide psychiatric mental health services to adults who reside in Tarrant County. One of the clinics specializes in providing services to the homeless population. The clinics are located in Arlington, Fort Worth and in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford areas. The services provided include, symptom management, rehabilitation therapies, case management, supportive housing, eligibility determination and patient and family education.

Service Coordination includes:

• Assisting in the development of the consumer's service plan
• Accompanying the consumer to the initial provider appointments
• Updating assessments and service plans every 90 days to determine if the consumer is eligible to continue services with MHMRTC
• Coordinating and monitoring identified services and referrals
• Advocating on behalf of the consumer
• Providing support and coordination of services during crisis.

Paradise Center is a consumer-run community center for Tarrant County residents living with mental illness. The Center supports members’ participation in social, educational and recreational activities such as art classes, camping, peer support, community outings, and educational classes. A Member Advisory Board, made up of thirteen elected peers, oversees the daily operations of the Center.