Listen to your needs
Share communication preferences and accommodations that help appointments feel accessible.
Behavior & developmentAutism & Mental Health Support.
Autism & Mental Health Support.
Care that respects your individuality.
Your communication style, sensory needs, and priorities matter. Ask our team about psychiatric support that takes these differences into account.
One conversation. A new beginning.We’re here to help you get started.
Understanding what you’re experiencingA visit shaped around you.
A visit shaped around you.
Support starts with understanding.
Autism is a developmental condition with varied communication, sensory, and behavioral characteristics. Mental health support focuses on individual needs and co-occurring concerns, not changing who someone is.
You can seek support even if you’re unsure how to describe what’s happening. Tell your provider how these changes affect your routines, relationships, and wellbeing.
Explore treatment optionsWhat we can discuss
- Communication preferences
- Sensory sensitivities
- Difficulty with unexpected changes
- Anxiety or emotional distress
- Sleep or attention concerns
- Support needs at home or school
Your questions and preferences are an important part of planning care.
Explore your options for autism & mental health support.
A conversation about your options, with a care plan shaped around you.
Assess co-occurring concerns
Discuss anxiety, attention, sleep, or mood difficulties as distinct treatment questions.
Coordinate support
Ask whether developmental assessment or other specialist services should be part of the next step.
What to expect.
One step at a time.
- 01
Reach out
Call or contact our front desk to discuss appointments, provider availability, and insurance questions.
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Share what’s happening
Meet with your provider to talk about your concerns, history, and what you hope to change.
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Build a plan together
Explore care options, ask questions, and discuss follow-up as your needs evolve.
People behind your careA team to listen.
Meet Our Providers
A team to listen.
A way to connect.
Get to know our psychiatric nurse practitioners and counselor. Contact the front desk to explore provider availability and a starting point for your care.
In-person visitsAt our Abilene office
Tele-psychiatryAsk about online appointment options
Questions before you beginAutism & Mental Health Support
Autism & Mental Health Support
FAQs.
Need help with appointments or insurance? Our front desk can answer your questions.
Call our teamDoes medication treat autism itself?
There is no medication for the core features of autism. Medication may be considered for specific co-occurring symptoms or conditions.
Can I book a formal autism diagnostic assessment here?
Contact the practice to confirm the type of evaluation available and whether a developmental specialist referral is needed.
How do I request an appointment?
Call 325-480-2900 or contact our front desk. Share your main concerns so the team can discuss provider availability and appropriate appointment options.
Can I use my insurance?
Visit our Insurances page, then confirm your specific plan, provider participation, and any out-of-pocket costs with the office before your visit.
You don’t have to take the next step alone
Get in Touch Let’s start with a conversation.
Contact New Hope Behavioral Health to ask about autism & mental health support.
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Further reading: NIMH: Autism spectrum disorder.