Texas Has the 3rd Biggest Mental Health Workforce Shortage in the U.S.

Despite this growing demand, many communities face a severe shortage of mental health professionals such as psychologists, counselors, therapists, social workers, and psychiatrists, among others. To assess where these shortages are most acute, Addiction-Rep—a consulting firm for rehab and addiction treatment centers—analyzed data from multiple federal sources, measuring the number of mental health professionals per 10,000 residents in the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas and all 50 states. The findings highlight significant disparities in mental health workforce availability, particularly in the South and pockets of the Mountain West.