“Mental health is very vital, especially when you really don’t know the signs,” he said. “You could be going through an episode or going through something in your life. Traumatic experiences can happen and you not know it.”
The overview
Since 1914, the Family Service Center has been dedicated to providing vital mental health counseling services to those in need throughout Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Liberty and Wharton counties. Today, the center offers services such as individual and family counseling, victim support services and telehealth options.
Williams said a key part of the center’s mission is supporting local school districts through counseling and outreach. Mental health affects everyone—regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, diagnosis, or economic status—so it’s important to see clients as quickly as possible, Williams said.
“Mental health doesn’t judge,” he said. “It can hit anyone at any time, and you have to know how to navigate it.”
What’s next
Looking ahead, one of the center’s goals is to support and strengthen families through family planning programs, Williams said.
Because mental health is a condition that can affect anyone, Williams emphasized the importance of keeping services as cost-effective as possible for clients. Part of that effort comes through an annual gala hosted in September.
“We are here to provide the most effective and quality care at the most affordable price,” he said.
- 123 Rosenberg St., Galveston
- www.fsc-galveston.org
