Safe Environment

The Semi-Province of St. Thérèse of the Discalced Carmelite Friars has been certified as Praesidium Accredited™. Praesidium is a leading abuse risk management group and the accrediting body for Catholic religious orders and congregations in the United States.

The Friars who serve at Mount Carmel Center in Dallas adhere to the policies and guidelines on Safe Environment of the Semi-Province of St. Thérèse.

You can see our policies and guidelines here.

Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Information

Individuals must report incidents of abuse or suspicions of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. Situations involving abuse of minors must be reported to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services or in emergency to the appropriate local law enforcement authority, usually by calling 911.

Texas Child Protective Services 

Report Abuse
By Phone: 1-800-252-5400
Online: Texas Abuse Hotline
Call our Abuse Hotline toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, nationwide, or report with our secure website and get a response within 24 hours.

We cannot accept email reports of suspected abuse or neglect.