The Andrews Center is a nonprofit community mental health and mental retardation center established by law as a local governmental entity in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 7, Section 534, Subchapter A. The Center is named for Earl C. Andrews, one of the leading citizens of Tyler, Texas, who helped found the Center in 1966.
Earl Andrews served 25 years, 20 as Chairman of the Board. The Center is governed by a nine-member board of community leaders appointed by the commissioners' courts of the five counties it serves.
Earl Andrews served 25 years, 20 as Chairman of the Board. The Center is governed by a nine-member board of community leaders appointed by the commissioners' courts of the five counties it serves.
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Andrews Center services are provided to persons who qualify based on an evaluation of mental health. No appointment is required for this screening. Persons with a major mental illness (Major Depression, Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder) or with IDD will not be refused services based on ability to pay.
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Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression and Schizophrenia are the three most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses among adults. These are complicated illnesses that greatly impact the lives of the diagnosed as well as their family, friends and other members of their community. Living with the illness can seem to be an immovable obstacle to the person diagnosed, as well as to their family and friends. The change brought on by the illness might be slow or sudden and the destructive potential is always present.
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Andrews Center provides 24 hour, 7 days a week crisis services. During the business week, Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, services are offered at each facility. The Screening, Intake and Triage staff or staff designated as crisis providers will provide a crisis assessment with appropriate referrals and/or intervention.
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