Residents of the Big Bend region can access free, confidential mental health counseling through a collaborative initiative involving Big Bend Regional Hospital District, Big Bend Health and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
The program offers bilingual counseling services at no cost during its first year, providing support to individuals, couples and families facing mental health challenges.
Available services include individual counseling, family counseling, marriage and couples counseling, and counseling for children and teenagers.
The program provides support for people experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, family concerns and career-related challenges.
Kathia Pando, a licensed professional counselor associate, provides counseling services under the supervision of Eleazar Cano, a licensed professional counselor supervisor.
The initiative aims to expand access to mental health services in the rural Big Bend region, where geographic distances and limited availability of providers can create barriers to care.
Residents interested in learning more or scheduling an appointment can contact Pando at 432-837-7051, ext. 200, or by email at katpando@ttuhsc.edu.
The program emphasizes confidentiality, bilingual accessibility and removing financial barriers to mental health care.
Organizers encourage residents seeking emotional support or assistance with personal and family challenges to contact the program for information about available services.
