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Waco Center for Youth – Waco

Address: 3501 North 19th Street - Waco, TX
General Phone Number: 254-756-2171
Admissions Phone Number: 254-745-5302
Website: http://hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/state-hospitals/waco-center-youth
Facility Type

Waco Center for Youth provides the following mental health rehabilitation services in Waco.

  • Mental Health Rehab Center

Waco Center for Youth is run by a state government agency.


Service Settings (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Waco Center for Youth provides treatment in the following settings.


  • Residential mental health rehab
Emergency Mental Health Services

Waco Center for Youth provides the following emergency mental health treatment and services.


  • We do not have any information about emergency services provided by this facility.
Mental Health Treatment Approaches

Waco Center for Youth utilizes the following treatment approaches.


  • Activity therapy
  • Behavior modification
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Couples/family therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Trauma therapy
Pharmacotherapies & Medications

Waco Center for Youth utilizes the following pharmacotherapies & medications in the treatment process.


  • Chlorpromazine (Thorazine®)
  • Aripiprazole (Abilify®) 
  • Asenapine (Saphris/Sycrest®) 
  • Clozapine (Clozaril®) 
  • Lurasidone (Latuda®) 
  • Olanzapine (Zyprexa®) 
  • Paliperidone (Invega Trinza®) 
  • Quetiapine (Seroquel®) 
  • Risperidone (Risperdal®)
  • Ziprasidone (Geodon®) 
Payment Information

Information regarding payment(s) accepted at Waco Center for Youth and possible financial assistance.


  • Other State Funds
  • Private Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • State Mental Health Agency Funds
  • State Welfare or Child and Family Service Funds
  • Payment Assistance Available (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Sliding Fee Scale (based on income and other factors)
Special Programs / Groups Offered

Information regarding specialty programs and groups offered at Waco Center for Youth.


  • Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Screening & Testing

Waco Center for Youth offers the following screening and testing services to mental health clients.


  • TB Screening
Ancillary Services

Waco Center for Youth provides the following ancillary services in addition to mental health treatment.


  • Diet and exercise counseling
  • Education services
  • Family psychoeducation
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