Afterschool programs, Tutoring services, Youth services, Coaching and Mentoring program, & Parenting skills development services - BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE BIG PINES | Community Fuse

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Pines will be "the place to be" for youth and teens in East Texas; Club leadership will develop and implement programs and events that will increase participation and excel in community involvement.

We inspire and equip all young people, especially those that need us most, to achieve their full potential as healthy, productive, responsible caring citizens.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE BIG PINES

TX - Anderson

TX - Angelina

TX - Bowie

TX - Camp

TX - Cass

TX - Cherokee

TX - Delta

TX - Franklin

TX - Gregg

TX - Hardin

TX - Harrison

TX - Henderson

TX - Hopkins

TX - Houston

TX - Jasper

TX - Jefferson

TX - Lamar

TX - Marion

TX - Montgomery

TX - Morris

TX - Nacogdoches

TX - Newton

TX - Orange

TX - Panola

TX - Polk

TX - Rains

TX - Red River

TX - Rusk

TX - Sabine

TX - San Augustine

TX - San Jacinto

TX - Shelby

TX - Smith

TX - Titus

TX - Trinity

TX - Tyler

TX - Upshur

TX - Van Zandt

TX - Wood

The Alzheimer's Association Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter provides care and support to the Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Navarro, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rockwall, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt and Wood county communities. Our support groups are peer and/or professionally led and are offered regularly. Our education programs for the general public, both online and in person, feature information on topics such as diagnosis, warning signs, communication, living with Alzheimer's disease and caregiving techniques.

Our nationwide awareness initiatives help us raise concern about Alzheimer's and dementia, and move people to join the fight against the disease. Here is a list of our services:
- Virtual caregiver support
- Virtual education opportunities
- Support groups in several areas within East Texas
- 24/7 Helpline to connect with clinical support and additional resources (800.272.3900)
- Navigate additional resources online by visiting: https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
- Caregiver navigation system
- Community Education: Presentations out in the community to raise awareness of the disease


##### To learn more about our services please visit: https://www.alz.org/dallasnetexas/education-programs


**Our free 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) provides reliable information, additional resources and support to all those who need assistance.**

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Through our many initiatives and worldwide reach, the Alzheimer’s Association leads the charge in Alzheimer’s care, support, research and advocacy.

La Asociación de Alzheimer de Dallas y el Capítulo del Noreste de Texas proporciona atención y apoyo a las comunidades de los condados de Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Navarro, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rockwall, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt y Wood. Nuestros grupos de apoyo son dirigidos por pares y/o profesionales y se ofrecen regularmente. Nuestros programas educativos para el público en general, tanto en línea como en persona, presentan información sobre temas como diagnóstico, signos de advertencia, comunicación, vivir con la enfermedad de Alzheimer y técnicas de cuidado.

Nuestras iniciativas de concienciación a nivel nacional nos ayudan a generar preocupación sobre el Alzheimer y la demencia, y a motivar a las personas a unirse a la lucha contra la enfermedad. Aquí hay una lista de nuestros servicios:
- Apoyo virtual para cuidadores
- Oportunidades educativas virtuales
- Grupos de apoyo en varias áreas del Este de Texas
- Línea de ayuda 24/7 para conectarse con apoyo clínico y recursos adicionales (800.272.3900)
- Navegar recursos adicionales en línea visitando: https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
- Sistema de navegación para cuidadores
- Educación comunitaria: Presentaciones en la comunidad para crear conciencia sobre la enfermedad

##### Para obtener más información sobre nuestros servicios, visite: https://www.alz.org/dallasnetexas/education-programs

**Nuestra línea de ayuda gratuita 24/7 (800.272.3900) proporciona información confiable, recursos adicionales y apoyo a todos aquellos que necesiten asistencia.**

La Asociación de Alzheimer lidera el camino para acabar con el Alzheimer y todas las demás demencias, acelerando la investigación global, impulsando la reducción de riesgos y la detección temprana, y maximizando la calidad de atención y apoyo. A través de nuestras numerosas iniciativas y alcance mundial, la Asociación de Alzheimer lidera la carga en el cuidado, apoyo, investigación y defensa del Alzheimer.

¡Educación comunitaria, grupos de apoyo y más!

Community education, support groups, and more!

Program Coordinator East Texas

The Alzheimer's Association was founded in 1980 by Jerome H. Stone and a group of family caregivers and individuals interested in research. The organization was established to advance research into the causes, treatments, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease, as well as to provide care and support for those affected by the condition.

**Key milestones in the organization's history include:**

1. 1980: Founded as the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association (ADRDA)
2. 1985: Helped secure the first federal funding for Alzheimer's research
3. 1990: Launched the first nationwide toll-free helpline for Alzheimer's support
4. 2004: Introduced the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC)
5. 2010: Released the first Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report

Today, the Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research, with a nationwide network of chapters providing services to those affected by the disease.

*Source: This information is derived from the Alzheimer's Association's official website, which is considered the most reliable source for the organization's history: https://www.alz.org/about/our-history*

Alzheimer's Association - Dallas & Northeast Texas Chapter

Health

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**Care and Share is a non profit organization. Our sole purpose is to help and provide low-income individuals with food, clothing, and other essential needs.**

**Here are the list of services we offer:**

- Back Pack Program for Head Start: 788 bags per month (which includes at-risk families in and out of school. We supply the High School, Middle School, and Elementary School Pantry with food. 
- Healthy Pantry: Healthy grain and low sodium diet items are provided (Approximately 175 pantry bags per month).
- Senior Box Program: This program provides over 400 Seniors with a food box every month. We deliver to approximately 125 clients who are unable to pick up food.
- Collaboration with APS (Adult Protective Services) and CPS (Child Protective Services) to ensure Seniors and Children live in a safe carefree environment.
- Smoke Alarms: Smoke alarms are provided to anyone who wants or needs them thanks to our partnership with the Red Cross.
- Collaboration with Tri-County, Next Step, Neighborhood Strong, Get-Cap, and the USDA Rural Housing to help families make sure their homes are safe and energy efficient.
- Additional Social Work services (When funding is available): 
     - Assist Clients with Applications for Food Stamps (SNAP), QMB, Social Security, Chip Medicaid, and Adult Medicaid
  - Obtain cell phone Service through Safe-Link
  - Assist with Utility Payments
  - Assist with Medical, Dental, Co-pays, Prescriptions, Vaccines
  - Assist College Students with various needs
   - Obtain Free Eye exams and glasses
    - Gas for transportation
    - Support the Red Cross in assisting victims.


##### Hours of Operation:
- **San Augustine location** - Address: 104 N. Montgomery, TX. 9am - 3pm 
Monday through Wednesday. Produce Drop, Pantry Distribution, Senior Box Distribution, Second Wednesday of the Month.
- **Broaddus** - Address: 800 FM 2558, Broaddus, TX
Produce Drop, Food Pantry, Senior Box Distribution the second Tuesday of the month from 7am - 12pm. Third Tuesday of each month: Pantry and Senior Box Distribution 9am - 4pm
- **Chireno Produce Drop** - Address: 715 Main, Chireno, TX: 
Pantry, and Senior Box Distribution - Fourth Tuesday of the Month 8am - 1pm.

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**Care and Share es una organización sin fines de lucro. Nuestro único propósito es ayudar y proporcionar a las personas de bajos ingresos alimentos, ropa y otras necesidades esenciales.**

**Aquí está la lista de servicios que ofrecemos:**

- Programa de Mochilas para Head Start: 788 bolsas por mes (que incluye familias en riesgo dentro y fuera de la escuela. Suministramos alimentos a la despensa de la escuela secundaria, la escuela intermedia y la escuela primaria.
- Despensa Saludable: Se proporcionan artículos de dieta de granos saludables y bajo en sodio (Aproximadamente 175 bolsas de despensa por mes).
- Programa de Cajas para Personas Mayores: Este programa proporciona más de 400 cajas de alimentos a personas mayores cada mes. Entregamos a aproximadamente 125 clientes que no pueden recoger alimentos.
- Colaboración con APS (Servicios de Protección para Adultos) y CPS (Servicios de Protección Infantil) para garantizar que los ancianos y los niños vivan en un entorno seguro y sin preocupaciones.
- Alarmas de Humo: Se proporcionan alarmas de humo a cualquier persona que las quiera o necesite gracias a nuestra asociación con la Cruz Roja.
- Colaboración con Tri-County, Next Step, Neighborhood Strong, Get-Cap y el USDA Rural Housing para ayudar a las familias a asegurarse de que sus hogares sean seguros y energéticamente eficientes.
- Servicios adicionales de Trabajo Social (Cuando hay fondos disponibles): 
     - Asistir a los clientes con solicitudes para cupones de alimentos (SNAP), QMB, Seguro Social, Chip Medicaid y Medicaid para adultos
  - Obtener servicio de teléfono celular a través de Safe-Link
  - Asistir con pagos de servicios públicos
  - Asistir con gastos médicos, dentales, copagos, recetas, vacunas
  - Asistir a estudiantes universitarios con diversas necesidades
   - Obtener exámenes de la vista y gafas gratuitas
    - Gas para transporte
    - Apoyar a la Cruz Roja en la asistencia a víctimas.

##### Horario de Atención:
- **Ubicación de San Augustine** - Dirección: 104 N. Montgomery, TX. 9am - 3pm 
De lunes a miércoles. Entrega de productos, distribución de despensa, distribución de cajas para personas mayores, segundo miércoles del mes.
- **Broaddus** - Dirección: 800 FM 2558, Broaddus, TX
Entrega de productos, despensa de alimentos, distribución de cajas para personas mayores el segundo martes del mes de 7am - 12pm. Tercer martes de cada mes: distribución de despensa y cajas para personas mayores de 9am - 4pm
- **Chireno Produce Drop** - Dirección: 715 Main, Chireno, TX: 
Despensa y distribución de cajas para personas mayores - Cuarto martes del mes de 8am - 1pm.

Despensa de Alimentos

Food Pantry

Director

San Augustine Care and Share was established in 1986 by a coalition of 13 churches united in their mission to provide a food pantry for the community. For years, the pantry operated with support from these churches and the TTL Foundation, serving around 100 clients monthly.

By 2011, the organization faced closure as its dedicated volunteers could no longer continue. That’s when Tressie Simon and her husband, who had newly arrived in San Augustine and were passionate about making a difference, were asked to step in. They accepted the challenge, and the pantry’s story entered a new chapter, continuing its legacy of service.

Care and Share San Augustine Food Pantry

Food

**Our Fleet**

Provides safe transportation for students that are ineligible to ride school buses due to the two-mile law in the state of Texas. Students in the state of Texas that live within a two-mile radius of their assigned school are not eligible for bus transportation. Our organization desires to provide a safe ride for these students to arrive at school safely for their days of education.

We have 15 passenger vans running in the mornings and afternoons when school starts and ends.

##### Please read the details below for our services:

**Non-Refundable Application fee $15 per student**
- **Complete Day Service:** $180.00 a month, $195.00 for one sibling, $205.00 for two siblings, $215.00 for three siblings 
- **1/2 Day Service:** $140.00 a month, $155.00 for one sibling, $170.00 for two siblings, $185.00 for three siblings ***(All siblings must be picked up at the same time in the AM)***
- **Suspended from School:** $20 a day paid in advance 
- **Sick and need a ride home Before, During, or After School:** $20 
- **Need help getting to and from Dr. Appointments:** $20 

**We do not offer daily pricing for snowy or rainy days off or sickness**

**Our Drivers**

Our drivers are highly trained and experienced professionals who are committed to providing excellent customer service. They are knowledgeable about the local area and always go the extra mile to ensure a smooth and enjoyable ride for our passengers.

**Nuestra Flota**

Proporciona transporte seguro para estudiantes que no son elegibles para viajar en autobuses escolares debido a la ley de dos millas en el estado de Texas. Los estudiantes en el estado de Texas que viven dentro de un radio de dos millas de su escuela asignada no son elegibles para el transporte en autobús. Nuestra organización desea proporcionar un viaje seguro para que estos estudiantes lleguen a la escuela de manera segura para sus días de educación.

Tenemos furgonetas de 15 pasajeros funcionando por las mañanas y por las tardes cuando comienza y termina la escuela.

##### Por favor, lea los detalles a continuación sobre nuestros servicios:

**Tarifa de solicitud no reembolsable $15 por estudiante**
- **Servicio de día completo:** $180.00 al mes, $195.00 por un hermano, $205.00 por dos hermanos, $215.00 por tres hermanos
- **Servicio de medio día:** $140.00 al mes, $155.00 por un hermano, $170.00 por dos hermanos, $185.00 por tres hermanos ***(Todos los hermanos deben ser recogidos al mismo tiempo en la mañana)***
- **Suspendido de la escuela:** $20 al día pagados por adelantado
- **Enfermo y necesita un viaje a casa Antes, Durante o Después de la escuela:** $20
- **Necesita ayuda para ir y volver de citas médicas:** $20

**No ofrecemos precios diarios para días de nieve o lluvia o enfermedad**

**Nuestros Conductores**

Nuestros conductores son profesionales altamente capacitados y experimentados que están comprometidos a proporcionar un excelente servicio al cliente. Conocen bien la zona local y siempre hacen un esfuerzo adicional para garantizar un viaje fluido y agradable para nuestros pasajeros.

Recursos de transporte para estudiantes de K-12

Transportation resources for K-12 students

Executive Director

**Earlene Moon**

Earlene Moon has over 34 years of experience in transportation and is a performance-focused professional. 

She brings a wealth of experience in logistics and transportation and has been commended for developing and executing student transportation programs.

Earlene is always finding ways to improve transportation and office dynamics. She is highly efficient in communication, problem-solving, multitasking, and precision skills. 

She firmly believes communication and employee appreciation are key to a successful transportation department.

Get On Board Inc.

Transit

- Anywhere in Texas

##### COUNTING STARS RANCH: Veteran and 1st Responder Non-profit

Building bonds and helping heroes.

We are an all volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization established in 2021. We operate a faith based program to meet the needs in our local community. We are completely funded by your generous donations.

We provide military Veterans and First Responders with service related disabilities and their service dogs support and a peaceful environment to rest, relax and renew. We connect Veterans/First Responders with local services, build community and assist them in building a stronger and more effective bond with their service dog.

**Our services include:**
- Monthly peer support
- Service dog training program
- Monthly retreat- 3 day R&R weekends with therapeutic outdoor recreational activities for disabled veterans and 1st responders and their families
- Free entrance to our events for Veterans
- Cabins for rent: 25% discount for military and veterans...private fishing lake......located near Barnwell Mountain ORV Park and Lake of the Pines.

**To view our gallery, please visit: https://countingstarsranch.com/bed-n-breakfast**

**To check out our fundraisers and become a sponsor, please visit: https://countingstarsranch.com/fundraiser**

##### RANCHO COUNTING STARS: Organización sin fines de lucro para Veteranos y Primeros Respondedores

Construyendo lazos y ayudando a los héroes.

Somos una organización sin fines de lucro 501c3 totalmente voluntaria establecida en 2021. Operamos un programa basado en la fe para satisfacer las necesidades de nuestra comunidad local. Estamos completamente financiados por sus generosas donaciones.

Proporcionamos a los Veteranos militares y Primeros Respondedores con discapacidades relacionadas con el servicio y sus perros de servicio apoyo y un ambiente pacífico para descansar, relajarse y renovarse. Conectamos a Veteranos/Primeros Respondedores con servicios locales, construimos comunidad y los ayudamos a establecer un vínculo más fuerte y efectivo con su perro de servicio.

**Nuestros servicios incluyen:**
- Apoyo mensual entre pares
- Programa de entrenamiento para perros de servicio
- Retiro mensual: fines de semana de R&R de 3 días con actividades recreativas terapéuticas al aire libre para veteranos discapacitados y primeros respondedores y sus familias
- Entrada gratuita a nuestros eventos para Veteranos
- Cabañas en alquiler: 25% de descuento para militares y veteranos... lago privado para pescar...... ubicado cerca del Parque ORV Barnwell Mountain y el Lago de los Pinos.

**Para ver nuestra galería, por favor visita: https://countingstarsranch.com/bed-n-breakfast**

**Para consultar nuestras recaudaciones de fondos y convertirte en patrocinador, por favor visita: https://countingstarsranch.com/fundraiser**

Retreats para Veteranos y Primeros Respondedores, Escápate, Programa de entrenamiento para perros de servicio, Apoyo mensual entre pares, Cabañas y más!

Retreats for Veterans and First Responders, Get away, Service dog training program, Monthly Peer support, Cabins, and more!

President and cofounder

David and Dr. Vicki Smithers  founded Counting Stars Ranch in Ore City, TX in 2021. David passed away 6/26/24 at the age of 55. Vicki and a group of veterans are running the 501c3 and continuing retreats for veterans and 1st responders in David's honor.

The 152 acre ranch is nestled in the piney woods near Lake of the Pines  and Barnwell Mountain Outdoor Recreational Vehicle Park. We have 2 fishing ponds and acres of walking trails.



Mission statements – We provide military Veterans and First Responders with service related disabilities and their service dogs support and a peaceful environment to rest, relax and renew. We connect Veterans/First Responders with local services, build community and assist them in building a stronger and more effective bond with their service dog.



Company policies – We are an all volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization established in 2021. We operate a faith based program to meet the needs in our local community. We are completely funded by your generous donations.

Counting Stars Ranch

Care

The Andrews Center is a community mental health and mental retardation center established by law as a local governmental entity in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 7, Section 534, Subchapter A.

The Center operates a variety of programs and services for persons with mental illnesses and intellectual disabilities. Andrews Center serves individuals and their families from 25 different service locations including, outpatient clinics, day training and rehabilitation facilities, manufacturing plants and group homes.

The Andrews Center Behavioral Healthcare System is a recognized leader in this industry locally and at the state and national level. It is recognized for quality care and management. Several of its programs are considered models across the state.

**At Andrews Center we offer:**
- Autism Services
- Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
- Forensic Services
- Veterans Services
- Mental Health Services: An initial mental health screening and intake with a licensed mental health professional to determine eligibility, should they qualify, the person will be assigned to a case manager and scheduled to see a psychiatrist if medication is recommended. For adults, we treat major depressive, bipolar, and schizoaffective disorder, we do not prescribe controlled substances for any mental illness. For kiddos, we treat all diagnosis and will prescribe controlled substance if recommended for diagnosis such as ADD or ADHD. We aim to cater to those who are uninsured or underinsured, but we also accept private insurance. We off substance use services, peer support groups, housing support (must meet criteria), integrated health, Medicaid or disability applications, and counseling to those who meet criteria.


##### To learn more about our services and programs, please visit: https://www.andrewscenter.com/services-and-programs/


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##### Locations:




- **ATHENS CLINIC:** 6901 STATE HIGHWAY 19 S ATHENS TX 75751 - 903.675.8541 or 800.256.5851
- **CANTON CLINIC:** 575 W. Highway 243 Canton, TX 75103 - 903.567.4197 or 800.256.5861
- **EMORY CLINIC:** 1174 East Lennon Emory, TX 75440 - 903.473.2671
- **MINEOLA CLINIC:** 703 West Patten St Mineola, TX 75773 - 903.569.5409 or 800.256.5254
- **TYLER CLINIC:** 2323 West Front Street Tyler, TX 75702 - 903.597.1351 or 800.374.6058

***We offer the same services at all our locations except our integrated health services. Clients must drive to Tyler to see our primary care physician, we assist with transportation as much as we are able.***

**Payment Methods:** *We do base a person’s pay expectations on their income. Our income eligibility is close to that of Medicaid’s, if you don’t meet a certain threshold of income, services are free of charge. We bill all major insurance companies and accept all forms of Medicaid for adults and children. No social security card is required.* 

### CRISIS LINE (available 24 hours a day): 877.934.2131 or 903.472.7231

El Centro Andrews es un centro comunitario de salud mental y discapacidad intelectual establecido por ley como una entidad gubernamental local de acuerdo con las disposiciones del Código de Salud y Seguridad de Texas, Título 7, Sección 534, Subcapítulo A.

El Centro opera una variedad de programas y servicios para personas con enfermedades mentales y discapacidades intelectuales. El Centro Andrews atiende a individuos y sus familias desde 25 diferentes ubicaciones de servicio, incluyendo clínicas ambulatorias, instalaciones de capacitación y rehabilitación diurna, plantas de manufactura y hogares grupales.

El Sistema de Atención de Salud Conductual del Centro Andrews es un líder reconocido en esta industria a nivel local, estatal y nacional. Es reconocido por la calidad de atención y gestión. Varios de sus programas son considerados modelos en todo el estado.

**En el Centro Andrews ofrecemos:**
- Servicios de Autismo
- Discapacidades Intelectuales y del Desarrollo
- Servicios Forenses
- Servicios para Veteranos
- Servicios de Salud Mental: Un examen inicial de salud mental y admisión con un profesional de salud mental licenciado para determinar la elegibilidad; si califican, se asignará a la persona a un administrador de casos y se programará una cita con un psiquiatra si se recomienda medicación. Para adultos, tratamos trastornos depresivos mayores, trastorno bipolar y trastorno esquizoafectivo; no recetamos sustancias controladas para ninguna enfermedad mental. Para niños, tratamos todos los diagnósticos y recetaremos sustancias controladas si se recomienda para diagnósticos como TDA o TDAH. Nuestro objetivo es atender a aquellos que no tienen seguro o están insuficientemente asegurados, pero también aceptamos seguros privados. Ofrecemos servicios de uso de sustancias, grupos de apoyo entre pares, apoyo para vivienda (deben cumplir con los criterios), salud integrada, aplicaciones de Medicaid o discapacidad, y consejería para aquellos que cumplen con los criterios.

##### Para obtener más información sobre nuestros servicios y programas, visite: https://www.andrewscenter.com/services-and-programs/

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- **CLÍNICA DE ATHENS:** 6901 STATE HIGHWAY 19 S ATHENS TX 75751 - 903.675.8541 o 800.256.5851
- **CLÍNICA DE CANTON:** 575 W. Highway 243 Canton, TX 75103 - 903.567.4197 o 800.256.5861
- **CLÍNICA DE EMORY:** 1174 East Lennon Emory, TX 75440 - 903.473.2671
- **CLÍNICA DE MINEOLA:** 703 West Patten St Mineola, TX 75773 - 903.569.5409 o 800.256.5254
- **CLÍNICA DE TYLER:** 2323 West Front Street Tyler, TX 75702 - 903.597.1351 o 800.374.6058

***Ofrecemos los mismos servicios en todas nuestras ubicaciones, excepto nuestros servicios de salud integrada. Los clientes deben conducir a Tyler para ver a nuestro médico de atención primaria; ayudamos con el transporte tanto como podemos.***

**Métodos de Pago:** *Basamos las expectativas de pago de una persona en sus ingresos. Nuestra elegibilidad de ingresos es similar a la de Medicaid; si no cumple con un cierto umbral de ingresos, los servicios son gratuitos. Facturamos a todas las compañías de seguros importantes y aceptamos todas las formas de Medicaid para adultos y niños. No se requiere tarjeta de seguro social.* 

### LÍNEA DE CRISIS (disponible 24 horas al día): 877.934.2131 o 903.472.7231

¡Servicios de salud mental y conductual y más!

Behavioral & Mental Health services and more!

### What is the Andrews Center?

The Andrews Center is a community mental health and mental retardation center established by law as a local governmental entity in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 7, Section 534, Subchapter A. The Center is named for Earl C. Andrews, one of the leading citizens of Tyler, Texas, who helped found the Center in 1966. June 4, 1968 the contract was signed with Smith County Commissioners Court which legally put the Center in place. Earl Andrews served 25 years, 20 as Chairman of the Board. The Center is governed by a nine-member board of community leaders appointed by the commissioners’ courts of the five counties it serves.

The Center operates a variety of programs and services for persons with mental illnesses and intellectual disabilities. Andrews Center serves individuals and their families from 25 different service locations including, outpatient clinics, day training and rehabilitation facilities, manufacturing plants and group homes. Andrews Center has more than 400 employees including Psychiatrists (M.D.), Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Licensed Professional Counselors, (LPC), Social Workers (LCSW), Psychiatric Nurses (B.S.N., R.N.), Behavioral Therapists and other professional and paraprofessional specialists. Revenues the Center generates annually are derived from more than 30 different sources including contracts with state agencies, federal grants, contracts with managed care and insurance companies, local industry, patient fees and insurance.

The Andrews Center Behavioral Healthcare System is a recognized leader in this industry locally and at the state and national level. It is recognized for quality care and management. Several of its programs are considered models across the state.

### Andrews Center History

Andrews Center (formerly Mental Health Mental Retardation Regional Center of East Texas) was originally established on June 4, 1968, as the Smith-Wood County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center under the sponsorship of the Commissioners Courts of Smith and Wood Counties. A local planner, Gary K. Smith, was employed by the Board of Trustees to plan the Center and became its first Executive Director.

In November 1969, the Smith-Wood County Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services began formal operations. The offices were moved from the basement of the Smith County Courthouse to the Bryant Petroleum Building.

In 1974, the County Commissioners Courts of Henderson, Rains, Smith, Van Zandt, and Wood counties contracted to sponsor the Mental Health Mental Retardation Regional Center of East Texas.

A nine-member Board of Trustees was established as the governing body of the Center. Members were appointed by the County Commissioners Courts on the basis of population as follows: three trustees from Smith County; one trustee each from Henderson, Van Zandt, Wood and Rains Counties; two trustees appointed at large. The Board of Trustees established policy and employed the Executive Director to carry out the purpose and policy for which the Center was created.

Following these years of rapid expansion and growth, in March 1978, the Board of Trustees employed Mr. Richard J. DeSanto as Executive Director (now Chief Executive Officer). Mr. DeSanto was employed to assist in the improvement of the quality of care and the completion of a capital improvement plan to establish adequate facilities for operation in each sponsoring county.

The following is a list of the original Board of Trustees, June 1968:
- Jack Jackson, Chair
- M. H. Moore, M.D.
- F. O. Penn
- Earl C. Andrews
- George Pirtle
- Mildred Speights
- Phil Gossett
- Henry Bell, Jr.
- Harold Stringer

**Other citizens who have served on the Board are:**

Charles L. Childers, W. T. Black, Jr., E.F. Joseph, Mrs. Ann Hall, Mrs. Martha Hunter, Lawrence LaCroix, Reverend Roger Givens, Mr. L. F. Sanders, Mrs. Billie Furrh, Mrs. Mary Lou Moon, Ms. Mary Davis, A. C. McMillan, Mrs. E. B. Long, Mrs. Rebecca Laughlin, Mr. Bobby Sanders, Mrs. Linda Hill, Dan Peacock, Mary Lynn Smith, Tonya Spencer, Joan Brooks, Dr. Richard Groepper, Dr. William Bone, Mary Lookadoo, Dennis Murphy, and Mr. Wayne Leake.

Mrs. Mildred Speights served on the Board as Vice-Chairman from 1968 until her retirement in 1985.

Dr. Masters Moore served on the Board from 1968 to 1981. During his 13-year tenure he was personnel committee chair and, as such, was a key player in choosing the distinguished staff that has characterized the Center since its inception.

Mr. Isadore Roosth was appointed to the Board in July 1975, and served as Secretary/Treasurer until his death in July 1992.

Mr. Earl C. Andrews was elected as Chair of the Board of Trustees on August 15, 1973, and was reelected to that capacity each year until his retirement in April 1991.

On May 31, 1991, Richard J. DeSanto, Chief Executive Officer, announced that Earl Andrews had agreed to allow the Center to be renamed “Andrews Center.”

Andrews Center

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At A&R Financial Solutions, we provide customized strategies to manage, grow, and protect your finances. Whether you’re a business or an individual, we help you achieve financial security and prosperity through a personalized approach that fits your goals.

We give You More Solutions For Your Money! Serving all 50 states- Carthage and Longview!  

We provide the following services and FREE consultations and estimates:
- Tax Preparation
- Bookkeeping services
- Recordkeeping services
- LLC formation
- Debt Management & Credit Repair

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En A&R Financial Solutions, proporcionamos estrategias personalizadas para gestionar, hacer crecer y proteger sus finanzas. Ya sea que sea un negocio o un individuo, le ayudamos a lograr seguridad y prosperidad financiera a través de un enfoque personalizado que se adapta a sus objetivos.

¡Le damos más soluciones por su dinero! ¡Atendiendo los 50 estados - Carthage y Longview!

Proporcionamos los siguientes servicios y consultas y estimados GRATIS:
- Preparación de impuestos
- Servicios de contabilidad
- Servicios de mantenimiento de registros
- Formación de LLC
- Gestión de deudas y reparación de crédito

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A&R Financial Solution was founded with a simple
mission: to help individuals and businesses navigate
complex financial landscapes with confidence. Our team of seasoned professionals combines years of industry experience with a commitment to understanding your specific needs. We believe in building lasting relationships based on trust and transparency.

A&R Financial Solutions

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You've accepted the gift and the challenge of taking a child with special needs into your home. Children who have been neglected, physically abused or sexually abused by people they trusted often don't know they're lovable and valuable. Many have trouble trusting others. The pain of past abuse or neglect can make it difficult for a child to adjust to being part of a healthy home. Problems caused by past traumas may surface many years after an adoption has occurred.

**CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN PROVIDE YOUR FAMILY POST ADOPTION SUPPORT**

CENTERS is the agency that coordinates services for families living in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Regions 1,2,4, 5,7,8,9, and 10. Families living out of state who adopted from DFPS also qualify for services. Designed to keep adopted families intact, our post adoption program focuses on building a strong family foundation.

**Our vision for the future is to help children, individuals and families successfully manage the challenges of life.**

FOR EVERY STAGE AND EVERY CHALLENGE OF LIFE, CENTERS IS HERE TO HELP PROVIDE THE TOOLS FOR HEALING AND THE SKILLS FOR COPING.


###### Our programs and services include:
- Casework & service planning
- ﻿﻿Parent training & support groups
- Counseling
- Therapeutic camps
- Respite care
- Residential treatment services
- Information and referral
- 24 hour crisis intervention services

**To access our program intake forms please visit: https://centerstx.org/client-intake-forms/**

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Has aceptado el regalo y el desafío de llevar a un niño con necesidades especiales a tu hogar. Los niños que han sido descuidados, abusados físicamente o sexualmente por personas en quienes confiaban a menudo no saben que son amables y valiosos. Muchos tienen problemas para confiar en los demás. El dolor del abuso o descuido pasado puede dificultar que un niño se ajuste a ser parte de un hogar saludable. Los problemas causados por traumas pasados pueden surgir muchos años después de que se haya realizado una adopción.

**LOS CENTROS PARA NIÑOS Y FAMILIAS PUEDEN PROPORCIONAR A TU FAMILIA APOYO POST ADOPCIÓN**

CENTROS es la agencia que coordina servicios para familias que viven en las Regiones 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 y 10 del Departamento de Familia y Servicios de Protección de Texas (DFPS). Las familias que viven fuera del estado y que adoptaron de DFPS también califican para servicios. Diseñado para mantener a las familias adoptivas unidas, nuestro programa de post adopción se centra en construir una base familiar sólida.

**Nuestra visión para el futuro es ayudar a los niños, individuos y familias a manejar con éxito los desafíos de la vida.**

PARA CADA ETAPA Y CADA DESAFÍO DE LA VIDA, CENTROS ESTÁ AQUÍ PARA AYUDAR A PROPORCIONAR LAS HERRAMIENTAS PARA LA SANACIÓN Y LAS HABILIDADES PARA ENFRENTAR.

###### Nuestros programas y servicios incluyen:
- Trabajo social y planificación de servicios
- Entrenamiento y grupos de apoyo para padres
- Consejería
- Campamentos terapéuticos
- Cuidado de respiro
- Servicios de tratamiento residencial
- Información y referencia
- Servicios de intervención en crisis las 24 horas

**Para acceder a nuestros formularios de admisión del programa, visita: https://centerstx.org/client-intake-forms/**

Entrenamiento y grupos de apoyo para padres, Consejería, Cuidado de respiro, Campamentos terapéuticos y más!

Parent training & support groups, Counseling, Respite care, ﻿﻿Therapeutic camps, and more!

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You've accepted the gift and the challenge of taking a child with special needs into your home. Children who have been neglected, physically abused or sexually abused by people they trusted often don't know they're lovable and valuable. Many have trouble trusting others. The pain of past abuse or neglect can make it difficult for a child to adjust to being part of a healthy home. Problems caused by past traumas may surface many years after an adoption has occurred.


###### CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN PROVIDE YOUR FAMILY POST ADOPTION SUPPORT


CENTERS is the agency that coordinates services for families living in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Regions 1,2,4, 5,7,8,9, and 10. Families living out of state who adopted from DFPS also qualify for services. Designed to keep adopted families intact, our post adoption program focuses on building a strong family foundation.

**TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES (DFPS)** has contracted to offer services to adopted children and their families to help them understand and cope with the effects of past abuse and manage the lifelong process of being adopted. Families may need assistance in dealing with handicaps, disabilities or developmental delays, or supportive services related to other issues.

**Supporting Adoptive Families**

Our Post Adoption Program comes to the aid of families that have accepted the responsibility of adopting a child that has previously been in the state’s foster care system. Many of these children have suffered abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment at the hands of their birth parents. It is the mission of our program to ensure that these families not only survive, but thrive with healthy, whole relationships. The staff in Post Adoption Services is trained and experienced in assessing needs and providing services to adoptive families. Services are provided at no cost for eligible clients. Contact Centers for Children and Families to establish eligibility.

Centers for Children and Families; Post Adoption Services - Region 4

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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a volunteer organization that offers direct aid to those in need across nine counties in North Texas. Through personal, compassionate interaction, the Society’s members provide short-term financial, material and emotional support to our neighbors in crisis.
In addition, broader Society programs and services help families address the underlying root causes of their basic unmet needs. Things like access to free prescription medication for those without insurance, or support in escaping predatory debt empower neighbors to build a life free from poverty.

**At the Jefferson Conference we provide:**
- A monthly Food Pantry
- Prescriptions
- Gas
- Temporary lodging
- Partial utility assistance
- During the winter we also provide gloves and/or hats, and blankets and coats (when available). 
- Reference information to other agencies in the area

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La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl es una organización de voluntarios que ofrece ayuda directa a quienes lo necesitan en nueve condados del norte de Texas. A través de una interacción personal y compasiva, los miembros de la Sociedad brindan apoyo financiero, material y emocional a nuestros vecinos en crisis. Además, los programas y servicios más amplios de la Sociedad ayudan a las familias a abordar las causas subyacentes de sus necesidades básicas no satisfechas. Cosas como el acceso a medicamentos recetados gratuitos para aquellos sin seguro, o apoyo para escapar de deudas depredadoras empoderan a los vecinos para construir una vida libre de pobreza.

**En la Conferencia de Jefferson proporcionamos:**
- Una despensa de alimentos mensual
- Medicamentos recetados
- Gas
- Alojamiento temporal
- Asistencia parcial para servicios públicos
- Durante el invierno también proporcionamos guantes y/o gorros, y mantas y abrigos (cuando están disponibles).
- Información de referencia a otras agencias en el área.

Despensa de alimentos

Food pantry

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a volunteer organization that offers direct aid to those in need across nine counties in North Texas. Through personal, compassionate interaction, the Society’s members provide short-term financial, material and emotional support to our neighbors in crisis.
In addition, broader Society programs and services help families address the underlying root causes of their basic unmet needs. Things like access to free prescription medication for those without insurance, or support in escaping predatory debt empower neighbors to build a life free from poverty.

Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference - Immaculate Heart of Mary was started in the mid 1990's. St. Vincent de Paul was started in the early 1800's by college age students in France to help people in need. It has grown to have Conferences all over the world.

St. Vincent de Paul Conference -Jefferson Conference

_Joined Community Fuse August 17th, 2023_

**Date Founded:** 7/1/1993

We are a 501c3 nonprofit with 8 locations in East Texas, including Longview, Elysian Fields, Waskom, and Marshall, Tx. Through our afterschool programs, we empower youth to support and influence their Club and community, sustain meaningful relationships with others, develop a positive self-image, participate in the democratic process, respect their own and others’ cultural identities, and equip them for success!

**Address:** PO BOX 2041, Marshall, 75671

**Phone number:** (210) 562-0013

**Hours of Operation:** 
School year from 3-6 pm; Summer 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

**Services/Resources offered at the Boys & Girls Club Of The Big Pines**

- Afterschool programs
- Tutoring services
- Youth services
- Coaching and Mentoring program
- Parenting skills development services

**School year fee is $85 per month; Summer fee is $625 (June/July);  discounts given based on income level**

**[Click here to register!](https://www.visioncps.net/form/WRForm.asp?OrgUnit=975/1)**

**Eligibility Requirements:** Proof of income

**Areas we serve:** Gregg and Harrison Counties

**Contact:** Chad Patterson – CEO / email: chad@begreateasttexas.com

**We currently need:**
- Volunteers and mentors;  volunteers to read to kids
- [Click here to submit a volunteer application!](https://www.visioncps.net/form/WRForm.asp?OrgUnit=975/5)
- [Click here to support and impact the lives of our kids!](https://begreateasttexas.com/give/)
- Grants to sustain operations and help us not raise fees
- Youth development staff opportunities/internships 

**Mission:** 
To develop caring, productive, responsible citizens 

**Website:** For more detailed information about our services and programs please visit us at https://begreateasttexas.com/

**Follow us on Social Media:** 

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