Metrocare Services

03/12/2026

Metrocare was honored to win “New Development of the Year” for our Mental Health & Intellectual Disability Innovation Center at Hillside at the Annual Spotlighting the Cliff Awards last month.

Our Chief Facilities Planning & Construction Officer, Kevin Boyd, and new Board Chair, Stacy Cantù, accepted the award on Metrocare’s behalf. 🧡

03/09/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

About 1 in 6 children in the U.S. have a developmental disability. People with developmental disabilities are working, going to school, volunteering, and contributing to their communities—just like all of us.

Metrocare is committed to providing inclusive, individualized supports for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities and their families. 🧡

03/05/2026

Spring is a fresh start, inside and out.✨

We've partnered with NBC DFW Community & Telemundo 39 to share tips to clear mental clutter and make space for kinder thoughts. 🧡

NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and our partners at Metrocare guide you through spring cleaning for your mind and decluttering negative thoughts.

03/04/2026

🔬Calling and psychiatric across ! Join us for the DFW Alliance in Mental & Behavioral Health Symposium on Friday, April 10, from 8:30 AM–3:00 PM at Scottish Rite for Children.

This event brings clinicians and researchers together to share new findings, learn about new approaches in mental health care, and connect with leaders across the field.

The program includes a keynote from the President Emeritus of NAMI, presentations on our clinical services, and a featured talk on pathways into clinical research careers.

Register here ➡️ https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/dfw-alliance-in-mental-behavioral-health-research-symposium/

03/03/2026

A special day at Metrocare's new Cares Cafe on our Hillside Campus! KERA stopped by for a behind‑the‑scenes look yesterday. We can’t wait to share the full story with you soon! 💛

02/27/2026

Every day in Dallas County, thousands of children, teens, and adults rely on Metrocare for their mental health and IDD needs. We offer mental health care, autism services, veteran support, crisis response, and more—all regardless of ability to pay.

Help us build a stronger, healthier Dallas. Your gift helps children, teens, adults, and families access life‑changing support.

Donate 👉 https://www.metrocareservices.org/get-involved/donate/

02/24/2026

We were thrilled to welcome our colleagues from The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare to our new Mental Health & Disability Innovation Center at Hillside! They toured the campus and enjoyed a special lunch at the Cares Café 💙

02/20/2026

After more than a decade of transformational leadership, our CEO, Dr. John Burruss, will retire this April. His impact on expanding mental health access across Dallas County is immeasurable. 🧡

Thank you, Dr. Burruss, for your service and vision. And thank you Abigail Ruhman and the KERA team for highlighting his impact and the future of care in Texas.

Dr. John Burruss, CEO of Dallas County's largest behavioral health provider, is set to retire at the end of April after over a decade with the organization. He spoke with KERA's Abigail Ruhman about his time with one of the busiest community mental health centers in Texas and the future of mental he...

02/16/2026

Looking for ways to celebrate locally? Here are some exciting events and programs for you and your family to experience.

Black History Month Is full of exciting events and programs for you and your family to experience.

02/15/2026

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and the Center for BrainHealth are hosting a free Brain Health Open House on February 21, featuring interactive stations on sleep, nutrition, stress management, and exercise. Guests can meet with brain health experts and enjoy healthy snacks from H‑E‑B.

Participating branches will also offer a zero joiner’s fee for new members through February.

📅 Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026
📍 Park South Family YMCA — 10 AM–12 PM
📍 Lake Highlands Family YMCA — 1 PM–3 PM

02/13/2026

This , remember to shower yourself with love and care ❤️ Thank you to our partner, NBC DFW Community, for sharing this article!

Meet your struggles with kindness and understanding rather than judgment or criticism.

NBC DFW and Telemundo 39 have partnered with Metrocare Services, the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, to offer guidance on self-compassion over perfection.

Learn more: https://on.nbcdfw.com/DIjIQ6e