About Children First Counseling Center
For nearly five decades, Children First Counseling Center has walked alongside children and families in North Texas through some of the darkest moments of their lives. Whether facing abuse, neglect, trauma, or crisis, we provide a place for healing—with services offered regardless of a family’s ability to pay.
As one of the only agencies in our region providing play therapy to low-income children, we understand that early intervention saves lives. Children who receive timely therapeutic support are more likely to develop healthy coping skills, avoid harmful behaviors, and break generational cycles of trauma.
In 2025, our mission is more critical than ever.
Mental health concerns among children and teens continue to surge, with rising rates of anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. Many families are overwhelmed, uninsured, or simply unable to afford the care their children desperately need.
Your support helps close that gap.
With a compassionate team of diverse, bilingual counselors and therapists, Children First offers high-quality, trauma-informed care through our General Counseling Program and specialized psycho-educational groups for youth and families. We’re proud to serve individuals facing:
Anxiety, Depression & Grief
School & Behavioral Challenges
Domestic Violence & PTSD
Family Conflict & Crisis Situations
The Mental Health Emergency Isn't Over
National headlines may shift, but the crisis continues behind closed doors. Since the pandemic, demand for children’s mental health services has skyrocketed, while access remains limited—especially for families with limited income or language barriers.
Emergency rooms are still flooded with young people in crisis. Counselors report waiting lists stretching for months. And too many children are left to cope alone—with devastating consequences.
In 2025, we are committed to expanding our capacity so that no child in need has to wait for care.
When you give to Children First, you're helping us say “yes” to the next child who walks through our doors.You're investing in healing, safety, and long-term transformation—for families who need it most.
Together, we can turn crisis into recovery. And restore hope, one family at a time.
Children First provides HOPE and HEALING through counseling and education for all ages, emphasizing the prevention of and recovery from physical and emotional abuse.
The need for emotional and mental health support is rising, especially among children and families who are uninsured or facing financial hardship. This year, Children First Counseling Center is focused on increasing access to care by expanding our ability to serve the growing number of referrals we receive.
Your donation helps ensure that every child, teen, and parent who reaches out for help is met by a qualified, compassionate professional without delay and regardless of their ability to pay.
In mental health care, healing happens through people. Every session, every breakthrough, every moment of hope is made possible because a trained counselor is there to listen, guide, and support.
By investing in direct care, you’re saying “yes” to more families in need and bringing critical services to those who might otherwise go without.
We also welcome volunteers to join us on event planning, fundraising, and outreach committees. Together, we’re building a stronger, more resilient community—one family at a time.
Children First, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
Organization name
Children First Counseling Center
Causes
Mental and Behavioral Health
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Dallas, Ellis, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Other
Address
621 NW 6th St