The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD: Home Harris
Mental Health • Houston, TX • Since 1965
About
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is a government-backed health care organization based in Houston, Texas (founded in 1965). It delivers a broad range of behavioral health services, including adult and children’s services, crisis services, housing and homelessness programs, IDD and autism services, and support for the adult and juvenile justice systems. The center operates 4 offices in the United States, with its headquarters at 9401 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074. It employs about 1,022 staff and reports annual revenue around $15 million. Contact: 713-970-7000. Website: theharriscenter.org.
Clinic Type
Mental Health
Address
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, 9401 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
Phone
713-970-7000
talentacquisitionpartners@theharriscenter.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
not specified
Emergency Care
24/7 Crisis and Access Line: 713-970-7000
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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The Harris Center is committed to providing care to persons who are uninsured, underinsured, or otherwise unable to pay; discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income. No one denied access due to inability to pay.
sliding scale, discounted/sliding fee schedule based on family size and income, uninsured/underinsured assistance (financial assistance)
Financing: Discounted/sliding fee schedule based on income and family size
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
FAQs
What are the 24/7 crisis and access phone numbers?
Dial 713-970-7000 for the 24/7 crisis and access line.
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com: 3.7 out of 5 stars (based on 208 reviews) (208 reviews)
- Facebook: 76% recommend (based on 27 reviews) (27 reviews)
Patients praise
- helpful for those transitioning between health plans or out of benefits
- some patients report feeling supported and reassured by specific care teams
- valuable for wrap-around services and integrated care approaches
Common complaints
- reports of unprofessional, rude, or dismissive staff, particularly on crisis lines
- complaints regarding long wait times for appointments and caseworkers
- dissatisfaction with the intake or evaluation process
- negative experiences regarding the quality of care or treatment received
"The people answering the crisis line are unprofessional, rude ,disrespectful and outright toxic to me... I feel like crying after the way they hung up on me."
— Rehab.com user review"From the first phone contact... every team member not only provided accurate, timely information, but also assured me they would stay by my side through the entire process."
— The Harris Center Foundation testimonial"The staff here is outstanding and I highly recommend this place if you are out of benefits or are transitioning between health plans and need the support."
— Yelp user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- How the Harris Center navigates 70 contracts to fund a continuum of care - Becker’s Behavioral Health — Apr 2, 2026
- Clinician & Officer Remote Evaluation Program By The Harris Center For Mental Health & I/DD: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile - OPEN MINDS — Jan 27, 2026
- Mass Layoffs at Harris Center Could Amplify Mental Health Crisis - Houston Press — Oct 31, 2025
- Houston’s new 26-unit apartment building for people with mental health disorders to help combat homelessness – Houston Public Media — Oct 14, 2025
- Harris Center Tapped To Run Houston's New Homeless Hub Under $39 Million Deal - Texas Scorecard — Apr 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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