Services in the DARS Autism program are provided by the following contractors around the state. Any Texas resident can apply for services at any of these provider's offices. You do not need to live in the service area to qualify for services; however, transportation and lodging costs are not covered by this program. For detailed information about family cost share and eligibility requirements, please contact the individual service provider directly.
| Name of Contractor | Office Location | Contact for Referrals | Phone Number | Counties Served | HHSC Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler |
Yasmin Newhouse |
903-593-4004 |
Smith, Wood, Rains, Van Zandt, Henderson |
4 | |
| Autism Treatment Center Inc. | San Antonio | Rachel Pantermuehl | 210-599-7733 | Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina and Wilson | 8 |
| Bluebonnet Trails Community Services | Round Rock | Jessica Bozarth | 844-309-6385 | Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hayes, Lee, Travis, and Williamson | 7 |
| Center for Autism and Related Disorders | Austin | Jennifer Norton |
512-330-9520 |
Travis, Hays, and Williamson | 7 |
| Center for Autism and Related Disorders | Corpus Christi | Jessica Seefeldt | 361-881-4788 | Nueces and surrounding counties | 11 |
| Center for Autism and Related Disorders | Dallas, Ft. Worth | Darena Rodriques | 855-345-2273 | Dallas and Tarrant | 3 |
| Center for Autism and Related Disorders | Houston | Darena Rodriques | 855-345-2273 | Harris | 6 |
| Center for Autism and Related Disorders | San Antonio |
Oscar Caballero |
210-366-0049 | Bexar | 8 |
| Center for Life Resources | Brownwood | Cindee Goodwin | 325-643-1721 | Brown, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, McCulloch, Mills, and San Saba Counties | 2 |
| Easter Seals East Texas, Inc. | Texarkana | Lisa Dupree | 903-794-2705 | Bowie, Cass, Red River, Titus, Camp and Morris | 4 |
| Easter Seals North Texas, Inc. | Ft. Worth, Dallas, Carrollton | Christine Gibson | 888-617-7171 | Tarrant, Dallas, Denton | 3 |
| The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD | Houston | Renatta Lindsey or Maggie Strobel | 713-970-7993 | Harris and Galveston | 6 |
| Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center | Waco | Kelly Stanley | 254-297-7240 | McLennan, Coryell, Limestone, Hill, Falls, and Bosque | 7 |
| MHMR Services of the Concho Valley | San Angelo | Barbara Leyva | 325-617-5845 | Coke, Concho, Crockett, Irion, Reagan, Sterling and Tom Green | 9 |
| Paso del Norte Children's Development Center | El Paso | Gilda Gil-Lopez | 915-544-8484 | El Paso | 10 |
| Permian Basin Community Centers | Midland | Malissa Roach | 432-570-3385 | Midland and Ector Centers | 9 |
| Texana Center | Rosenberg | Ellen Catoe | 281-239-1497 | Matagorda, Wharton, Austin, Colorado, Waller, Fort Bend | 6 |
| Texas Tech University The Burkhardt Center | Lubbock | Wesley Dotson | 806-834-0783 | Lubbock and surrounding counties | 1 |
| University of North Texas Kristin Farmer Autism Center | Denton | Kristi Klusman | 940-369-5006 | Denton, Wise, Collin, Tarrant, Dallas, and Cooke | 3 |
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg | Zina El Uri | 956-665-2808 | Hidalgo and Cameron | 11 |