Youth Counseling Services

 Despite the growing recognition of its importance, significant barriers to accessing timely and appropriate care remain. Particularly in rural and frontier regions like the Texas Panhandle, the scarcity of mental health professionals and the concentration of providers in just a few urban centers contribute substantially to the significant gaps in accessing care.

 “Behavioral Health Disparities: The ratio of behavioral healthcare providers in Region 1 is unequal to the population. Most of the providers are located in Amarillo or Lubbock. Additionally, there is a large percentage of children without health insurance, further limiting their access to care.”