Depelchin Children's Center

Depelchin has developed expertise in trauma-focused treatment for children and families. Some family members of military service members have developed levels of traumatic stress. Trauma focused treatments have been proven effective in relief of this distress. 

DePelchin Children’s Center is committed to meeting the needs of children as one of the largest providers of mental health, foster care and adoption services in Texas. Through its clinical expertise and special brand of caring, DePelchin turns lives around, providing a full continuum of care including psychiatric services, counseling, residential treatment, programs for at-risk youths, parent education, foster care and adoption. It is the largest and most comprehensive provider of children's social and mental health services in the Houston area for the last 116 years.

DePelchin has expanded in over 60 locations in Harris, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Ft. Bend and Waller counties and adapted is programs and services to include: adoption, foster care, counseling services, prevention services, residential services, post-adoption services, search and reunion services, teen parenting and transitional living services, and parent and family education and resources.

Eligibility

Career Phase:
Discharges Allowed:
Military Branch:
Programs for Family Members:
Service Counties:
  • Harris
Services Category:
  • Mental Health
  • MH - Youth & Family Services
VA Disability Rating Requirement:
Vet Plus: