Texas community resource

Multisystemic Therapy (MST)

Denton County MHMR Center

Intensive home- and community-based treatment for youths with severe behavior problems and their caregivers.

TexasMental Health and CounselingDenton County; therapy is delivered in the family home and community.

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How to get help

An adult who knows the youth may complete the official referral form after informing the family. The MST Clinical Supervisor reviews the referral and contacts the caregiver and referral source. Submit referrals or questions to [email protected].

Who this service helps

Youth ages 12–17 with severe behavior problems who will reside in the family home throughout services; caregivers must agree to two face-to-face appointments each week for three to five months.

Where this service is available

Service area: Denton County; therapy is delivered in the family home and community.

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Cost / fees

There is no fee for MST. Psychiatric medication services, when needed, may use a sliding-scale fee determined by the Consumer Benefits department.

About this service

Multisystemic Therapy addresses severe behavior problems among youths ages 12–17. Therapists meet with families for two face-to-face one-hour sessions per week over three to five months and teach caregivers new ways to respond to challenging behaviors.

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