Optimistic Outlook Counseling &
Consulting Services
Optimistic Outlook Counseling &
Consulting Services
"Optimistically Moving Forward"
“Helping others is the way we help ourselves.”
- Oprah Winfrey
“Helping others is the way we help ourselves.”
- Oprah Winfrey
OOC Goes One Step Beyond
OOC Goes One Step Beyond
Optimistic Outlook Counseling believes that therapy should go hand in hand with education. Browse this page for helpful resources categorized to your potential needs.
Mental Health Podcasts
Mental Health Podcasts
- In The Light with Dr. Anita Phillips
- Thirty Minutes w/ The Perrys
- Between Sessions: Melanin & Mental Health
- Minding My Black Business
- Fireflies Unite: Bringing Light to Darkness
- Celeste The Therapist
- Anxiety Slayer
- Therapy for Black Girls
- Dear Future Wifey w/ Laterras R. Whitfield
- What's The Remedy?: Men&Mental Health Resource
- The Bodyful Blackgirl Podcast
- MannMukti:South Asian Community Resource
- Latin X Therapy
- Hats Off Podcast
Mental Health Blogs
- Dr. Anita Phillips
- "Good Ground" by Dr. Anita Phillips 2/2/20
- Dr. Anita Phillips: Mental Health & Wellness in the Church
- Dr. Caroline Leaf: The Perfect You
- Dr. Caroline Leaf: Detoxing Your Mind
- Steven Furtick: Why Am I Anxious?
Important Websites
Important Websites
Since 1947, Mental Health America of Greater Dallas has helped our community improve mental health through advocacy and community-based education and resources for both adolescents and adults. As a nonprofit, they are committed to helping our community by giving people a voice, helping them help themselves, and changing how people think about mental health and mental illnesses.
HealthyPlace.com is the largest consumer mental health site, providing reliable and comprehensive information on psychological disorders and psychiatric medications from both a consumer and expert point of view. They have an active mental health social network for support, online psychological tests, breaking news, videos, a live TV and radio show, as well as unique tools like mood journals and more.
TSSNT bridges the gap between short-term crises intervention and referral services (which are more commonly available) and the long-term therapeutic needs of adults, children, and families.
Although located in Dallas, Texas, the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas answers calls throughout the Metroplex as well as calls for two national crisis lines. They have been in continuous operation since 1968 and provide helpful facts and resources on their site. You may reach their 24-hour crisis line at 214-828-1000.
CONTACT Crisis Line is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency funded by contributions from religious and civic organizations, individuals, foundations, and corporations. The board, staff, and volunteers are committed to offering the caring, positive human contact they believe is an essential resource for individuals, families, and communities facing the everyday challenges of life.
A leader provider of therapeutic and education services, the Momentous Institute impacts the lives of more than 6,000 children and families each year. Their approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each child, considering their family circumstances and focusing on building and repairing social emotional health.
This results in kids becoming self-regulated, good communicators, problem solvers, empathetic, grateful, gritty, and optimistic.
This is a great resource for parents of children with disabilities.
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illnesses. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, support, and studies. They are steadfast in their commitment to raise awareness and build a community of hope for all in need.
The mission of NIMH to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
This is a dynamic, interactive, highly visible, and effective central point of quality resources and information for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
This organization provides information, support, and inspiration to parents of children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders while also educating the public about the remarkable gifts and talents of these kids.
The purpose of Support for Families is to ensure that families of children with any kind of disability or special healthcare need knowledge and support to make informed choices that enhance their children’s development and well-being. They strive to do this by fostering partnership among families, professionals, and the community so that children can flourish.
Reading Rockets is a national multimedia literacy initiative that offers information on resources on how children learn to read, why many struggle, and how adults can help.
Break the Cycle is the leading national nonprofit working to provide comprehensive dating abuse prevention programs exclusive to young people.
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
NTBHA seeks to develop a collaborative system of care for individuals experiencing mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
NTBHA seeks to develop a collaborative system of care for individuals experiencing mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
Hope's Door New Beginning Center
(Spanish/English) 24 Hour Hotline: 972-276-0057
Hope's Door empowers survivors of domestic abuse to heal and live in safety through their free, trauma-informed support services.
Hope's Door New Beginning Center
(Spanish/English) 24 Hour Hotline: 972-276-0057
Hope's Door empowers survivors of domestic abuse to heal and live in safety through their free, trauma-informed support services.
General Resources
General Resources
Association for Neurologically Impaired Children
Association for Neurologically Impaired Children
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks
Drug Abuse Information and Referrals
Drug Abuse Information and Referrals
Momentous Institute
Momentous Institute
Oak Cliff Campus Phone: 214-915-4700
Harry Hines Campus Phone: 214-916-4000
School Phone: 214-915-1890
Website: http://momentousinstitute.org/
National Autism Association of North Texas (Plano)
National Autism Association of North Texas (Plano)
2-1-1 Texas: Finding Help in Texas
2-1-1 Texas: Finding Help in Texas
The Arc of Texas
The Arc of Texas
About: Promoting, protecting, and advocating for the human rights
and self-determination of Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Phone: 512-454-6694
Website: http://www.thearcoftexas.org
Court Mandated Anger Management Resources
Eating Disorder Resources
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1917, by a visionary group of women dedicated to helping the government conserve food and improve the public's health and nutrition during World War I. Today, the Academy represents more than 112,000 credentialed practitioners — registered dietitian nutritionists, dietetic technicians, registered, and other dietetics and nutrition professionals holding undergraduate and advanced degrees in nutrition and dietetics, and students — and is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.
Something Fishy is determined to assure people who have anorexia, bulimia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and bulimia, that they are not alone and can fully recover.
Crisis Resources
Crisis Resources
Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas
Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas
Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas 24-Hour Crisis Line
Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas 24-Hour Crisis Line
Phone: 214-828-1000
Crisis Help Line: 972-233-2233
Teen Help Line: 972-233-8336
En Espanol: 972-233-2428
Website: https://www.sccenter.org
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Mental Illness Court
Mental Illness Court
Phone: 214-653-7485 | 214-653-7148
Crisis Intervention Mental Health Liaison (Dallas Police Department)
Crisis Intervention Mental Health Liaison (Dallas Police Department)
Dallas Public Offender’s Office
Dallas Public Offender’s Office
Phone: 214-653-3550
Trauma Support Services of North Texas
Trauma Support Services of North Texas
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project
This is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning young people from the ages of 13–24.
Website: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Sidran Institute: Traumatic Stress Education & Advocacy
Sidran Institute: Traumatic Stress Education & Advocacy
Sidran helps people understand, treat, and manage trauma and dissociation.
Phone: 410-825-8888
Email: admin@sidran.org
Website: https://www.sidran.org/
Psychiatric Evaluations and Neuropsychological Testing
Psychiatric Evaluations and Neuropsychological Testing
Behavioral Health and Family Services (Lewisville, Texas)
Behavioral Health and Family Services (Lewisville, Texas)
Children’s Hospital (Child Psychiatry)
Children’s Hospital (Child Psychiatry)
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare
Legacy Assessment Group (Dallas, Texas)
Legacy Assessment Group (Dallas, Texas)
Spectra Therapies and Evaluations (Offers Social Skills Groups)
Spectra Therapies and Evaluations (Offers Social Skills Groups)
Thorntree Psychiatric Associates
Thorntree Psychiatric Associates
The Holiner Psychiatric Group
The Holiner Psychiatric Group
Careright Clinical Services
Careright Clinical Services
Morrison Clinic
Morrison Clinic
Hospitals and Mental Health Support
Hospitals and Mental Health Support
Cooks Children's Behavioral Health
Cooks Children's Behavioral Health
Texas Rehab Centers and Addiction Resources (All Treatments)
Texas Rehab Centers and Addiction Resources (All Treatments)
Emotions Anonymous
Emotions Anonymous
BHFS Medical & Behavioral Services
BHFS Medical & Behavioral Services
Hickory Trail Hospital
Hickory Trail Hospital
Medical City Green Oaks Hospital
Medical City Green Oaks Hospital
Parkland Health and Hospital System
Parkland Health and Hospital System
Sundance Behavioral Healthcare System (No Cost for Initial Assessments)
Sundance Behavioral Healthcare System (No Cost for Initial Assessments)
UNT Dallas Counseling Clinic
UNT Dallas Counseling Clinic
Legacy Counseling Center (Persons with HIV)
Legacy Counseling Center (Persons with HIV)
Other Support Groups
Other Support Groups
Boys Town (Behavior Modification Resources)
Boys Town (Behavior Modification Resources)
Depression/Bipolar Support Alliance
Depression/Bipolar Support Alliance
Mental Health America
Mental Health America
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness
LGBT Youth Talk Line
LGBT Youth Talk Line
Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network
Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network
Website: https://gsanetwork.org/
True Colors Fund
True Colors Fund
This organization works to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth.
Website: https://truecolorsfund.org
Resources on ADHD
Resources on ADHD
Websites
Websites
- ADDitude - ADHD symptom tests, ADD medication & treatment information, behavior & discipline advice, school & learning essentials, organization help and more.
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association (Resources for Adults with ADHD) - Their goal at ADDA is to help adults with ADHD live better lives. To help them do just that, they provide their members with information, resources and support. They also work to build awareness and to provide accurate information on adult ADHD to policy makers, the press and the general public.
CHADD: The National Resource on ADHD - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization serving people affected by ADHD.
EDGE Foundation - Their mission is to ensure that each individual, regardless of their economic circumstances, who wants and needs an Edge Executive Coach gets one so that they can realize their full potential and pursue their passion
ADHD Friendly Jobs - Job board for professionals with depression & anxiety who can benefit from accommodations. Find and search jobs for professionals with ADD, ADHD, and anxiety at inclusive companies.
Navigate Life Texas - They provide organized and reliable information to families of children with disabilities or special healthcare needs in Texas. If you want to find services, groups, and events in your area, feel free to visit their site.
Clinical Study - The Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Genetic Research Study is exploring the genetic factors that contribute to ADHD, with the hope of improving treatment for this condition in the future.
ADHD Book Resources
ADHD Book Resources
- http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2014/02/03/20-addadhd-books-and-documentaries-you-should-read-and-watch/
- https://www.additudemag.com/download/best-adhd-books-for-adults/
- https://www.verywellmind.com/books-for-children-with-adhd-20450
- https://totallyadd.com/best-adhd-books-for-adults/
- https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Books-Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder/zgbs/books/598622
Resources on Autism
Resources on Autism
Websites
Websites
Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving more than 62,000 adults and children annually. For more than 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people facing mental health issues and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral healthcare, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Contact them at 214-333-7000 or 877.283.2121.
Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
Books about Autism
- Uniquely Wired: A Story About Autism and Its Gifts by Julia Cook
- No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-Of-Control Behavior by Jed Baker, Ph.D.
- Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
- The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism & Asperger's by Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
- Russell's World: A Story for Kids About Autism by L. Charles A. Amenta III
- Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
- Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's by John Elder Robison
- The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
Autism Apps
Autism Apps
- Alpha Writer
- Autism Discovery Tool: Sensory from Within
- Autism Learning Games: Camp Discovery
- Chore Pad HD (Functional Skills)
- Conversation Coach
- Articulation Station
- Autism iHelp (WH Questions)
- Autism Emotion
- Social Stories Creator and Library for Preschool
Resources on Addiction
Resources on Addiction
Addiction Center is a free web information guide that connects addicts and their families with the help they need to put their lives together. Over 2,000 people in Texas die as a direct consequence of drug use each year. Their goal is to help these individuals and their loved ones by providing them with information and support on different substances, addictions, and recovery resources.
By seeking information on dual diagnoses and treatment for addiction and a co-occurring behavioral or mental health disorder, you stand the best chances of successfully attaining the fulfilling and healthy life you deserve.
This site is the largest collection of online resources for those suffering from substance abuse and mental health disorders. Their goal is to guide as many people to help as soon as possible before more lives are lost to drug overdoses. From facility reviews to forums, AAC offers a wide range of information on their sites in order to help millions of families make more informed decisions about treatment.
This is a free, confidential tool that helps individuals take steps toward building healthy relationships with drugs and alcohol.
Individuals and their families can use this site as a starting point toward battling addiction.
This organization provides information and answers for people fighting addiction. Counseling plays a huge role in the recovery of people affected by addiction and substance abuse. This is especially helpful for those affected by drug and alcohol dependence.
The Recovery Village® delivers comprehensive treatment services for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. With locations across the country, The Recovery Village® offers patients a full continuum of care, including medical detox, residential services and outpatient programs. The Recovery Village® helps people on their journey to lifelong recovery through:
1) Evidence-based addiction treatment, 2) Counseling for co-occurring mental health conditions, 3) Personalized treatment plans, and 4) healing amenities and therapy options.
The Recovery Village® delivers comprehensive treatment services for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. With locations across the country, The Recovery Village® offers patients a full continuum of care, including medical detox, residential services and outpatient programs. The Recovery Village® helps people on their journey to lifelong recovery through:
1) Evidence-based addiction treatment, 2) Counseling for co-occurring mental health conditions, 3) Personalized treatment plans, and 4) healing amenities and therapy options.