The Hook Center is a 24-bed intensive therapeutic placement for young people between the ages of 6 and 17. The facility provides a secured setting, affording a high level of structure and security to its residents. In providing a longer length of stay than is currently feasible in hospital settings, The Hook Center program offers an intensive therapeutic focus that strives to address the core of a young person’s problems in an effort to provide a lasting solution to the difficulties with which they are struggling.

Our program is designed to maximize the potential of future success and support youth who are struggling with a variety of issues. This change in environment and specialized programming will give your teen the opportunity to learn and grow, away from the potential negative influences of unsupportive peers.

Our Namesake

DAVIS, WILTON O. "HOOK," beloved father, grandfather, and friend was born on March 3, 1929 in Austin, Texas where he grew up and graduated and then went on to Hardin Simmons University in Abilene. In 1947, he was an All-American football running back who led the nation in single season rushing yardage and is still ranked third in the state among college players for single season rushing yardage. After graduation, he married his college sweetheart, and began a career in finance, banking, real estate, and development. He and his family moved to Dallas in 1964 and he became president of Fair Park National Bank. In 1970 he left the banking industry to begin a career in real-estate development. He was an active member and deacon at First Baptist Church, Dallas for 40 years. Upon retirement he remained actively involved in the Texas Baptist Men where he served as President from 1986-1989 and from 1992-1994. He served as Vice-President of Texas Baptist Men Builders for three years and was current President of the TBM Forever Foundation. During that time he took part in building 147 churches and projects including the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary Administration Building in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. He has been the recipient of various awards including the HSU Keeter Award in 1970 and the HSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1980. In 1995 he was given the TBM Parabaloni Award as "God's Risk Taker." He also received an Honorary Doctorate from Hardin Simmons University in 1999.