BCA Permian Basin’s News and Events
Midland, TX Mental Health News
Community Forum to Address Teen Suicide
On December 15th, at the CEED building, located at 1400 N. FM 1788 at 6:30 p.m. BCA Permian Basin in collaboration with UTPB will host a seminar, regarding depression amongst children and teens. In the wake of traumatic events during the past couple of months, and as the leading behavioral hospital located in the Permian Basin, it is of paramount importance that community members receive information regarding warning signs, access to care, treatment options, and coping skills for those who have been deeply affected, or parents concerned about their child’s wellbeing.
The panel will consist of Dr. Roddy Strobel, the foremost expert in the Permian Basin regarding Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Charisse Rook, RN, Director of Admissions and Program Director of Children’s Services and John Sikes, LPC, Child Therapist. Panelists will share valuable information regarding the signs and symptoms of suicidal ideation, effective responses, and services available in our community.
By bringing the community together during this difficult time, and trying to de-mystify common perceptions surrounding childhood and adolescent depression, BCA Permian Basin hopes to help as many people as possible by hosting an open community forum. As a behavioral healthcare provider, we want to share our clinical experience and do what we can to prevent one of the most serious challenges facing the youth in our community today.
About BCA Permian Basin
BCA Permian Basin is a behavioral health hospital located in Midland/Odessa. We are a 64 bed facility, serving the needs of our community all of its members. Our services include inpatient and outpatient treatment for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults.
Introducing BCA CART – Lubbock
BCA Permian Basin is proud to announce the expansion of our mobile assessment services to Lubbock. The mobile assessment team will be under the supervision of Sam Ortegon, M.Ed., LPC-S. Mr. Ortegon is certified in Professional Counseling, Anger Resolution, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and is a certified Domestic Violence counselor. He has worked in hospitals, LTR facilities, not-for-profit agencies, community outpatient and outreach centers, rehabilitation centers, as well having his own private practice. Over the years, Mr. Ortegon has worked with many diverse populations giving him valuable experience working with a variety of presenting problems that people encounter in life. He is currently ABD towards his Ph.D. in Counseling Education at Texas Tech University.
As BCA expands it services to Lubbock and the surrounding areas, the mental health services provided by its qualified staff will be aimed at achieving one primary goal – “Helping you live RIGHT at home.”
Our services are available to the Lubbock community, and we are here to help, twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. If you or someone you love is in crisis, please call (877)-821-1758, or (432) 561-5915.
As a patient at our facility, your privacy is paramount. We are required by both federal and state law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information.
We will not release any confidential health information about you or your treatment without your explicit consent.
Learn more about our patient privacy agreement.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, contact BCA Permian Basin at any time at 877-821-1758, or if you’re looking for more information, browse our website to learn about our facility and our services.
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