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ETMC Behavioral Health Center

Your healing begins here

ETMC Behavioral Health Center in Tyler, Texas, offers a wide range of mental health services. Whether you are seeking help for chemical dependency, mental illness or emotional issues, our multidiciplinary team will develop an individualized treatment plan to address your needs.

Our confidential help line (1-800-566-0088) is answered 24 hours a day, and trained counselors are on hand seven days a week to provide free assessments.

We know asking for help is not always easy, but it is the first step to returning to your family, your community and your life.

Call our 24-hour help line: 1-800-566-0088. Information Number (903)266-2333| info@etmc.org


Expert care
ETMC Behavioral Health staff members and psychiatrists care for patients on an inpatient or outpatient basis, treating such problems as:

  • Depression
  • Bipolar disorders
  • Alcohol and drug dependency.

We also provide care for severe anxiety states, geriatric psychiatric disorders and care for children and adolescents.

Treatment methods

We apply these treatment methods to help you:

  • Group therapy
  • Didactic educational groups
  • Individual therapy
  • Activity therapy
  • Experiential therapy
  • Exercise groups
  • Discharge planning group
  • Reintegration program from residential treatment (approximately three weeks)
  • Continuing care group
  • Chemical dependency focus areas
    • 12-step program
    • Random drug screens
    • AA & NA attendance

Referrals and Insurance Coverage

Physician, family and self-referrals are welcome, and treatment is covered by Medicaid, Medicare, CHIPS and most insurance plans.

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