Caring for Minds, Healing Hearts
Behavioral Health Services Program
Caring for your mental health is just as crucial as tending to your physical well-being. Our confidential counseling services provide a safe space for individuals to discuss their concerns openly and without judgment.
Asking for help is a sign of strength, and you shouldn’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Our dedicated team is here to support you through difficult times, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs. Sometimes, we may also connect you to additional resources to ensure you receive comprehensive care.
Not sure if you need help? Consider seeking assistance if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Constant worry
- Feelings of being trapped
- If self-help methods haven’t led to improvement
- If your emotions are impacting your job, relationships, sleep, or eating habits
- If someone close to you suggest counseling
- If you’re struggling with untreated substance abuse
At Central Health, we’re committed to providing accessible and compassionate behavioral health services to help individuals lead fulfilling and empowered lives. Ask your doctor about our Behavioral Health Services and start your journey to feeling better today.
Your Care Team
Catherine Conte, LCSW-S
Behavioral Health Manager
Ashley Trust, MD
Director of Behavioral Health
Are you experiencing a mental health crisis?
Call the mental health crisis hotline at 512-472-HELP (4357) any time of the day, any day of the week.
Examples of a mental health crisis include:
- Suicidal thoughts or attempts: When someone expresses thoughts of suicide or engages in self-harming behaviors.
- Severe panic attacks or anxiety episodes: Intense and overwhelming feelings of fear or anxiety that interfere with daily functioning.
- Psychotic episodes: Loss of touch with reality, including hallucinations or delusions.
- Severe depression: Persistent feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, or despair that impair normal functioning.
- Substance abuse or addiction: When substance use becomes uncontrollable and leads to significant impairment in various areas of life.
- Acute psychosis: Sudden onset of severe disorganized thinking, bizarre behavior, or inability to function.
- Intense anger or aggression: Extreme outbursts of anger or violence towards oneself or others.
- Severe mood swings: Rapid and extreme changes in mood that disrupt normal activities and relationships.
- Overwhelming stress or trauma: When traumatic events or ongoing stressors lead to emotional breakdowns or inability to cope.
- Severe eating disorders: When disordered eating behaviors reach a critical level, posing immediate health risks.