Dr. Karla Hale Gerdes

Dallas, Texas Therapist

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Resources

 

USEFUL NUMBERS:

IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911 OR GO TO YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM.

National Crisis Hotlines - 24-Hour service unless stated

SUICIDE HOPELINE 1-800-SUICIDE

SUICIDE PREVENTION 1-800-273-TALK

Child Abuse National Hotline  1-800-252-2873 or 1-800-25ABUSE

To Report Child Abuse 800-4-A-CHILD

Alcohol and Drug Helpline  1-800-821-4357
Provides referrals to local facilities where adolescents and adults can seek help. Brief intervention.

Cocaine National Hotline  1-800-COCAINE

Children in immediate risk or danger 1-800-THE-LOST or 1-800-843-5678
National Center for Missing or Exploited Children 24 hours/7days a week

CyberTipline http://www.missingkids.org/cybertipline

Covenant House Nineline  1-800-999-9999
Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Locally based referrals throughout the United States. Help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelessness, runaway children, and message relays.

Domestic Violence Resource Hotline  1-800-799-7233 or 800-787-3224 (TDD)

Elder Abuse Hotline  1-800-252-8966

Friends of Battered Women  1-800-603-HELP

Kid Help  1-800-543-7283
Children and adolescents in crisis will receive immediate help. Referrels to shelters, mental health services, sexual abuse treatment, substance abuse, family counseling, residential care, adoption/foster care, etc.

NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill   1-800-950-NAMI

National Mental Health Association  1-800-969-6642 (M-F, 9-5 EST)
Provides information and literature on mental illness by disorder for professionals and general public

Runaway Switchboard  1-800-621-4000
Provides crisis intervention and travel assistance to runaways. Gives referrals to shelters nationwide. Relays messages to, or sets up conference calls with parents at the request of the child. Has access to AT&T Language Line.

SAFE (Self-Abuse Finally Ends)  1-800-Dont-Cut or 1-800-366-8288

 

USEFUL LINKS:

GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH

http://psychcentral.com/

http://psychcentral.com/resources/

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/common-topics/default.htm

http://www.helpguide.org/

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/

http://www.nami.org/

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

https://www.mentalhelp.net/

 

MARRIAGE/FAMILY

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage

http://familylifetoday.com/resources/

http://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage

http://www.5lovelanguages.com

http://www.youbeauty.com/relationships/strengthen-your-relationship

http://www.youbeauty.com/quizzes/close-relationships

http://www.smartmarriages.com/hazardous.html

https://www.marriageministry.org/category/articles/

http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/default.htm

http://www.100sexgames.com/mortfertel.html

Making Marriage Work  - John Gottman  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLXX8wzvT7c

Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work – John Gottman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knBJGNisJS0

 

BLENDED/STEPFAMILIES

http://familylifeblended.com/

http://www.familylife.com/familylifeblended/about

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/blended_families_stepfamilies.htm

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/relationship_challenges/blended_families.aspx

http://www.smartstepfamilies.com/view/about-smart-stepfamilies

http://www.smartstepfamilies.com/links.php

 

PARENTING

http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting

http://familylifetoday.com/resources/parenting/

http://www.focusas.org/

https://homeword.com/articles/?cat=families

https://parenting1.knoji.com/

https://www.loveandlogic.com/articles-advice/parents

 

TEENS

http://hopeline.com/

https://www.teenhelp.com/

www.safe-alternatives.com

http://www.heartlightministries.org/parenting-todays-teens/resources/

http://www.itickets.com/

http://www.apapracticecentral.org/update/2014/02-13/teen-stress.aspx

 

RELATIONAL CONFLICT/ABUSE

http://www.loveisrespect.org/healthy-relationships/conflict-resolution/

http://www.loveisrespect.org/is-this-abuse/why-do-people-stay/

http://www.genesisshelter.org/page.aspx?pid=369

 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Al-Anon/Alateen - www.alanon.org

Alcoholics Anonymous - www.aa.org

Addiction Center - www.addictioncenter.com

Narcotics Anonymous - www.na.org

Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse - www.gdcada.org

Substance Abuse & Mental Helath Services Association - www.samhsa.gov

National Institute for Drug Abuse - www.drugabuse.gov

Safe Youth - www.safeyouth.com

Drug Research - www.casacolumbia.org

 

Substance Abuse & Psychiatric Treatment in North Texas:

Avenues Counseling Center - Click here for more info
[outpatient treatment, located in McKinney]

Nexus Recovery Center - www.nexusrecovery.org
[residential treatment for adult & adolescent females, located in Dallas]

Grapevine Valley Hope - www.valleyhope.org/locations/grapevine
[residential & outpatient treatment for adults & adolescents 16 yrs & older, located in Grapevine]

Homeward Bound - www.homewardboundinc.org
[Detox & residential treatment for adults, located in Dallas]

Phoenix House - www.phoenixhouse.org
[Residential & outpatient adolescent treatment, located in Dallas]

Life Management Resources - www.lifemanagementresources.com
[Residential treatment for adults, located in Plano]

Green Oaks - www.greenoakspsych.com
[Inpatient/Outpatient psychatiric & substance abuse treatment for adults & adolescents, locations in Dallas & Plano]

Seay Center - www.texashealth.org/11155.cfm
[Inpatient/Outpatient psychiatric & substance abuse treatment for adolescents, located in West Plano]

University Behavioral Health of Denton - www.ubhdenton.net
[Inpatient/Outpatient psychiatric & substance abuse treatment for adults, adolescents, & children]

Carrollton Springs - https://carrolltonsprings.com/programs/therapies-services/
[Inpatient/Outpatient psychiatric & addiction treatment for adults, adolescents, & children; Inpatient located in Carrollton; Outpatient clinics "Changes" in Carrollton, Frisco, Plano, and McKinney]

Enterhealth Ranch Addiction Treatment - http://www.enterhealth.com/residential-drug-alcohol-treatment-center
[Inpatient/Outpatient addiction treatment for adults, located north of Dallas in Van Alstyne]

Innovation360 Dallas - https://i360dallas.com/
[Intensive Outpatient addiction, mental health treatment, and life development for adolescents and adults, located in Dallas]

Summer Sky - https://www.summersky.us/treatment-services/
[Inpatient/Intensive Outpatient addiction treatment for adults, located in Stephenville, TX, and in Dallas]
 

**Disclaimer: Dr. Karla Hale Gerdes does not have any financial interests or incentives in any of the above resources, including substance abuse or psychiatric facilities. These sites are listed to be of assistance to you in locating referrals & information**

 

Call today to ask about counseling (972) 248-HOPE (4673).

About Dr. Hale Gerdes

Karla Hale Gerdes, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist specializing in marriage/couples and individual therapy for a wide range of difficulties and needs. “I am passionate about offering HOPE and HELP to equip you to know…heal… and grow a life you love.”

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Location

5168 Village Creek Drive
Suite 200
Plano, Texas 75093
(972) 248-4673

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