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The Need

Addressing the Mental Health Crisis

Studies show nearly 1 in 5 (40 million) adults in America have a mental illness. That staggering number doesn’t even include the children who are suffering with mental health challenges. Approximately 16.3% of Hispanic adults are living with a mental health condition.

Even more concerning is the fact that the use of mental health services tends to be lower for non-white Americans. These groups tend to have less access to treatment, higher language barriers, a stigma towards mental health care, and lower rates of health insurance. According to Mental Health America, Texas ranks 39th, indicating higher prevalence of mental illness and lower rates of access to care.

According to NAMI, serious mental illness costs America $193.2 billion in lost earnings per year. Mood disorders, including major depression, dysthymic disorder, and bipolar disorder, are the third most common cause of hospitalization in the U.S. for both youth and adults aged 18 to 44. There is growing recognition that providing necessary treatment and services to people with mental illness brings a significant return on investment.

The good news is that every dollar spent on mental health programs results in $3-$5 billion in new economic contributions and years of healthy life.

Family Service of El Paso exists to meet this need by delivering mental health services that improve the life, health, and wellbeing of individuals and families in the El Paso community.

Click here to read more about our mission and vision.

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Hours

Monday: 8AM-8PM
Tuesday: 8AM-8PM
Wednesday: 8AM-8pm
Thursday: 8AM-8PM
Friday: 8AM-7PM
Sat. and Sun: CLOSED

LOCATION

Family Service of El Paso
6040 Surety Dr.
El Paso, Texas 79905

Phone: (915) 781-9900
Fax: (915) 781-9930

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Family Service of El Paso has adjusted to continue providing services through tele-health and
phone calls in compliance with the City of El Paso “Stay Home, Work Safe” executive order to
prevent the spread of COVID-19. Our staff, administrative and clinical, is ready to serve you.
You may contact them by calling our phone number (915) 781-9900 or through our website
located at https://www.familyserviceofelpaso.org/ You are also welcome to follow us on
Facebook.

 

Servicios Familiares de El Paso se ha adaptado a continuar proveyendo servicios a través de
tele-salud y llamadas telefónicas para respetar la orden ejecutiva de la Ciudad de El Paso de
“Quedarse and casa, Trabajar Seguro” para prevenir la transmisión del COVID-19. Nuestro
personal, administrativo y clínico, están a sus órdenes. Puede contactárlos llamando a nuestro
teléfono el (915) 781-9000 visitando nuestra página de internet localizada en
https://www.familyserviceofelpaso.org/ También puede visitar nuestra página de Facebook.