Counseling in Round Rock, TX. Find the Right Therapist.

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Therapy Round Rock, TX

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Located near Austin, Round Rock, Texas has a population around 104,000, and is considered to be one of the best smaller cities to live in America. It is also considered one of the fastest growing cities in country. The city was named for a wagon crossing that took place 100 years ago, with the ruts still visible in the bottom of Brushy Creek. The city owns and operates a free public stake park that is 14,000 square feet located behind the Clay Madsen Recreation Center, which is a great place to bring the kids.¹ There are many different things to do in and around Round Rock, such as the family fun folk dancing class held at the Allen R. Baca Center, or the Toddlertime Storytime at the Library held at the city's public library, or even going to the Up the Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive, Cook-off and Rodeo held in September. There is something for people of all ages in Round Rock!

Mental Health in Round Rock

Volunteerism is an excellent way for individuals who have poor mental health to improve their self-esteem, feelings of self-worth, and their overall functioning by helping others in need. The Volunteer Center of Round Rock ensures that making a difference in the community is easy. The center matches volunteers with a variety of social, recreational, and municipal organizations who need manpower to make the community at large a better place to live. To help make someone else's life better, call the Volunteer Center at 512-733-7625.²

Texas Suicide Prevention has a wealth of information for those who are concerned that a loved one is considering taking their own life. The Prevention Toolkit provides a wide range of prevention and intervention strategies, as well as a list of local resources for people in crisis. The agency also provides online training materials that cover topics such as prevention, resources, and stories of hope. To obtain more detailed information about these programs, call 512-454-3706.³

Current Education

Education is extremely important to residents of Round Rock. To ensure young children are prepared to enter school, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services provides early intervention services for children between birth and three years of age who display developmental delays or who have a medical condition that is likely to lead to developmental delays. Parents can obtain many valuable resources and children can take part in a variety of psycho-educational activities. For further details, call 512-244-8356.⁴ Children who are struggling in school can benefit from the STARS Mentor Program offered by the Round Rock Independent School District. Students are paired with a positive adult role model who helps develop positive attitudes toward school and academics. Mentors also provide valuable information about post-secondary education, including ho to apply to college and tips for finding a job. Call 512-464-5000 to find out more about this program.⁵

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References

1. City of Round Rock. (2017). Clay Madsen Recreation Center. Retrieved from http://roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=210.
2. The Volunteer Center. (2017). Programs. Retrieved from http://www.volrock.org/programs/.
3. Texas Suicide Prevention. (2016). Information Library. Retrieved from http://www.texassuicideprevention.org/information-library/.
4. Bluebonnet Trails Community Services. (2017). Williamson County Services for Infants. Retrieved from http://bbtrails.org/services/service-locations/williamson-county/#services.
5. Round Rock Independent School District. (2017). STARS Mentor Program. Retrieved from http://www.roundrockisd.org/Departments/counseling_services/stars_mentor_program/.

Round Rock is a city that is located in multiple counties- Williamson County and Travis County in Texas. It has a land area of 35.56 square miles and a water area of 0.30 square miles.  The population of Round Rock is 115,997 people with 35,580 households and a median annual income of $72,412. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Round Rock, TX

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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Round Rock for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Round Rock public health department.