Alief ISD Counseling Resources | Medicaid Mental Health Support for Students (SW Houston)

If you are searching for counseling resources for Alief ISD students, Texas Care Center Westpark provides Medicaid-covered mental health services for children and teens in Southwest Houston. Teachers, Campus Family Liaisons, Family and Community Engagement staff, and parents can contact me (Nick Bryant) directly at 281.870.3599 to understand available counseling options.

My name is Nick Bryant, and I serve as the Outreach Manager supporting families seeking therapy access at Texas Care Center’s Westpark clinic (77063). While I am not an official partner of Alief ISD, we can serve as a community resource when students need additional mental health support beyond school-based services.

Supporting Overwhelmed Teachers and Counselors in Alief ISD

Across Southwest Houston, many educators are seeing increased behavioral concerns, emotional regulation challenges, anxiety, and trauma-related stress among students. School-based support systems such as Communities In Schools (CIS), campus counselors, and external nonprofit partners provide important services, but demand often exceeds available capacity.

When a student needs additional counseling support outside the school day, Medicaid counseling may be an option.

How Texas Care Center Westpark Can Support Alief ISD Families

Texas Care Center Westpark serves families living in Alief and surrounding Southwest Houston communities. Services may include:

  • Individual therapy for children (3–18)
  • Family counseling sessions
  • Behavioral support planning
  • Skills training and coping strategies
  • Case coordination when appropriate

Services are delivered by Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) under the supervision of licensed clinicians to ensure structured, clinically guided care.

Texas Care Center – Westpark
9950 Westpark Dr, Suite 346
Houston, TX 77063

 

Flexible Service Options for Alief Families

To reduce barriers and improve follow-through, therapy options may include:

  • Appointments at the Westpark clinic (9950 Westpark Dr, Suite 346, Houston, TX 77063)
  • In-home visits (when appropriate)
  • Secure telehealth appointments

This flexibility can help families who struggle with transportation, work schedules, or multiple children at home.

Medicaid Plans Accepted

Texas Care Center Westpark works with Medicaid plans including:

  • Texas Children’s Health Plan
  • Community Health Choice
  • Molina
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • Traditional Medicaid

(United Healthcare Medicaid is currently out of network.)

For Alief ISD Teachers & Staff

If you are a teacher, school counselor, Campus Family Liaison, or part of Family and Community Engagement within Alief ISD and need help understanding counseling options for a student with Medicaid, you can contact me directly. I can explain eligibility, intake steps, and how families can access services quickly.

You may also share my contact information with parents who are seeking mental health resources outside the school system.

For Parents in Alief & Southwest Houston

If your child attends school in Alief ISD and has Medicaid, therapy services may be fully covered. If you have concerns about behavior, anxiety, depression, trauma, or school-related challenges, you can reach out directly to begin the process.


Call/Text: 281.870.3599


Email: Nick.TexasCare@Gmail.com

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Local Resource for Southwest Houston

Texas Care Center Westpark serves families throughout Alief, Southwest Houston, and surrounding communities near 77063, 77072, 77099, and Harris County.

If you are searching for Alief ISD counseling resources or Medicaid mental health support in Southwest Houston, I can help you understand next steps.

Nick Bryant
Outreach Manager – Texas Care Center Westpark

281.870.3599
Nick.TexasCare@Gmail.com

or contact

Breanne Hines-Stewart, MHA, CTRS, TRS/TXC, LSSGB
Franchise Administrator | Texas Care
Bammel | Westpark Franchises

Email: breanne.texascare@gmail.com
Westpark Office: 346-487-6100
Bammel Office: 346-540-4020