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Empowerment
& Rebuilding for women and men trying to overcome serious problems and overwhelming circumstances
so that they might have a better future.
People can call the Helpline at 817-927-4000 for crisis counseling, problem solving assistance and
information and referral to community services.
Individual counseling,
group counseling, and life skills training are available to enable adults to manage serious life transitions and to
develop better planning, coping, and problem solving skills.
We have offices in both Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas. Our therapists are master-level counselors. And we are one of the few counseling centers in Tarrant County in which the cost is on a reduced fee schedule, depending on your financial situation.
People with legal questions
about divorce, child custody, child support, and other family law matters
can come to a free Legal Clinic held in Fort Worth the second and fourth Thursday of the month, and in Arlington the third Thursday of the month. Call in advance at 817-927-4040 for information and to schedule an appointment.
Stress Management Tips
- Take a deep breath
- Learn to say “no”
- When you need help, get help
- Write a journal
- Let go of what’s not working
- Call a friend
- Listen to your body
- Organize and prioritize
- Stay active
- Eat healthy
- Delegate
- Visualize calm
- Know your limits
- Get sufficient rest
- Surround yourself with positive people
- Do not be a perfectionist
- Understand your stress triggers
- Set achievable goals
- Do something for yourself
- Have quiet time
- Be prepared
- Keep a “to do” list
- Simplify your life
- Plan each day
- Eliminate nonessential tasks
- Avoid negativity
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2009 Record of Service and Annual Report
Statistics and Information About Depression*
- Major depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States
- Depression affects almost 10% of the population, or 19 million Americans, in a given year
- During their lifetime, 10%-25% of women and 5%-12% of men will become clinically depressed
- Women are affected by depression almost twice as often as men
- The economic cost of depression is estimated to be over $30 billion each year
- Two-thirds of those who are depressed never seek treatment and suffer needlessly
- 80%-90% of those who seek treatment for depression can feel better within just a few weeks
- Research on twins suggests that there is a genetic component to the risk of developing depression
- Research has also shown that the stress of a loss, especially the death of a loved one, may lead to depression in some people
*www.allaboutdepression.com
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Counseling Services
Main Number: 817-927-4040
Information and Referral Helpline: 817-927-4000
1723 Hemphill - Fort Worth, TX 76110
401 W. Sanford, Suite 1200 - Arlington, TX 76011
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