Healthcare Services, Youth services, Special Needs/Disability Resources, Blind/Vision impaired resources - Longview Lions Club | Community Fuse

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Longview Lions Club

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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!

Program Director

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

Care

Bethesda Health Clinic was founded in 2003 to help hard-working, uninsured East Texans receive affordable healthcare. We are a 501c3 nonprofit that accepts $0 in state or federal funding. We are 100% community supported and thrive from the generosity of medical volunteers, churches, individuals and businesses.

Bethesda serves low-income, working, uninsured East Texans. We give our patients a primary medical home. Without Bethesda they would be forced to seek care at the emergency room or choose between feeding their families and going to the doctor.

Our vision is to serve and honor Christ by inspiring our neighbors to live an abundant life, a life that is healthy in mind, body and spirit… a life that is meaningful, purposeful, joyful and eternal.

Bethesda is led by Dr. John English, who has served as the clinic’s CEO since 2004. Our team is made up of paid and volunteer medical and dental professionals, as well as support staff.

Since its inception, the clinic has served more than 20,000 patients and completed more than 265,000 patient visits.


#### At this location we provide:

- Primary Care
- Dental Care 
- Mental health 
- Some specialty programs and mediation.

La Clínica de Salud Bethesda fue fundada en 2003 para ayudar a los trabajadores, no asegurados, de East Texas a recibir atención médica asequible. Somos una organización sin fines de lucro 501c3 que no acepta $0 en financiamiento estatal o federal. Estamos 100% apoyados por la comunidad y prosperamos gracias a la generosidad de voluntarios médicos, iglesias, individuos y empresas.

Bethesda atiende a texanos de bajos ingresos, trabajadores y no asegurados. Les damos a nuestros pacientes un hogar médico primario. Sin Bethesda, se verían obligados a buscar atención en la sala de emergencias o a elegir entre alimentar a sus familias y acudir al médico.

Nuestra visión es servir y honrar a Cristo inspirando a nuestros vecinos a vivir una vida abundante, una vida que sea saludable en mente, cuerpo y espíritu… una vida que sea significativa, con propósito, alegre y eterna.

Bethesda está dirigida por el Dr. John English, quien ha sido el CEO de la clínica desde 2004. Nuestro equipo está compuesto por profesionales médicos y dentales remunerados y voluntarios, así como personal de apoyo.

Desde su creación, la clínica ha atendido a más de 20,000 pacientes y ha completado más de 265,000 visitas de pacientes.

#### En esta ubicación ofrecemos:

- Atención Primaria
- Atención Dental 
- Salud Mental 
- Algunos programas de especialidad y mediación.

Bethesda Pediatrics Clinic ofreciendo atención primaria, atención dental y salud mental

Bethesda Pediatrics Clinic offering Primary care, dental care, and mental health

Director of Community Relations

### Serving East Texas for Over 20 years

The idea for Bethesda was born in 1999 when Dr. Michael Massar, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, received a call from a local physician who was interested in setting up a community clinic at the church.

Dr. Massar was inspired to help and soon reached out to other clergy in the area to see if they were interested in a more ambitious idea – a multi-congregation, shared health ministry. Years earlier, a parishioner named Porter Skidmore had donated an 11,000-square-foot building to First Baptist, and this could serve as the home of the ministry. A steering committee and board were formed, and they agreed to move forward as quickly as possible by renovating a 3,000-square-foot area in the Skidmore building. Donations of furniture, lab equipment, supplies and money poured in, and Bethesda opened its doors on September 6, 2003. Two doctors and four nurses were on duty. Thanks to the generosity of early contributors and a sizable gift from an anonymous donor, remodeling continued and the clinic expanded its capacity dramatically. By the end of 2004, the clinic had logged nearly 4,800 patient visits.

Large scale remodeling of the rest of the building was finished in January 2004, and the clinic began expanding its services beyond primary care services to include cardiology, gastroenterology, gynecology, podiatry, orthopedics, psychology, dentistry, physical therapy, ophthalmology, endocrinology, rheumatology, pulmonary, neurology, nephrology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, EKG, diabetes, radiology and lab work.

In 2015 the clinic once again underwent large scale remodeling. The David F. Nichols, DDS dental clinic came into being and expanded dentistry capacity greatly with the addition of two dental chairs and a hygienist chair for a total of 5 dental spaces. The Harold B. Cameron, MD medical clinic was formed and several additional exam room spaces were created to increase our capacity for primary care patients and some specialty visits, including a staff gynecologist available for Women’s health services. More administrative office space was added as well by taking in the former front porch.

Increased accessibility to care for patients in need of mental health services was expanded in 2019 with the addition of an on-site counselor who sees patients each week.

In 2020 Bethesda will celebrate 17 years of successful operation. Since its inception, the clinic has served more than 11,000 patients and completed more than 125,000 patient visits.

Bethesda Health Clinic

Health

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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

Food

- Anywhere in Texas

TX - Angelina

TX - Hardin

TX - Houston

TX - Jasper

TX - Jefferson

TX - Montgomery

TX - Nacogdoches

TX - Newton

TX - Orange

TX - Polk

TX - Sabine

TX - San Augustine

TX - San Jacinto

TX - Shelby

TX - Trinity

TX - Tyler

##### 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

We are an active group of conservative, Republican women dedicated to the cause of promoting the Republican Party.​ Our activism starts with engaging other Republican women in the Gregg County area.

We meet at 2802 Gilmer Rd 75606. Contact us for more information!

**We offer several resources and services to our community:**
- Christmas food boxes
- Constitution Day training to school are children
- Supplies for border patrol personnel
- Sponsorships to various non profits: Operation True North, Counting Star Ranch, Hannah House, among others.
- Veteran Appreciation Event (Veterans attend for FREE)
- Books for local schools
- Sponsorships depending on funding

If you are looking for a Republican Club to get active with like-minded people, then you have come to the right place! We would love to have you join our club here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1pWC2Kx1pidy-8k0bTx3WnszsbFxhc5f6BYev3co0CYMR2g/viewform

Somos un grupo activo de mujeres conservadoras y republicanas dedicadas a la causa de promover el Partido Republicano. Nuestro activismo comienza con involucrar a otras mujeres republicanas en el área del Condado de Gregg.

Nos reunimos en 2802 Gilmer Rd 75606. ¡Contáctanos para más información!

**Ofrecemos varios recursos y servicios a nuestra comunidad:**
- Cajas de comida navideña
- Capacitación del Día de la Constitución para nuestros niños en las escuelas
- Suministros para el personal de la patrulla fronteriza
- Patrocinios a varias organizaciones sin fines de lucro: Operation True North, Counting Star Ranch, Hannah House, entre otros.
- Evento de Apreciación a Veteranos (los veteranos asisten GRATIS)
- Libros para escuelas locales
- Patrocinios dependiendo de la financiación

Si estás buscando un Club Republicano para activarte con personas afines, ¡has venido al lugar correcto! Nos encantaría que te unieras a nuestro club aquí: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1pWC2Kx1pidy-8k0bTx3WnszsbFxhc5f6BYev3co0CYMR2g/viewform

Cajas de comida navideña, apoyo a la comunidad y organizaciones sin fines de lucro, patrocinios, Apoyo de la Patrulla Fronteriza, educación comunitaria, libros para escuelas y más!

Christmas food boxes, Community and nonprofit support, sponsorships, Border Patrol support, Community education, books for schools, and more!

President

We are an active group of conservative, Republican women dedicated to the cause of promoting the Republican Party.​

Our activism starts with engaging other Republican women in the Gregg County area.
If you are looking for a Republican Club to get active with like-minded people, then you have come to the right place! We would love to have you join our club!
Remember Who We Are.

**VISION:** To be an influential grassroots movement of women encompassing all generations and cultures in Gregg County, working to nurture the importance of faith, family, and freedom and build strong leaders of tomorrow.

**VALUES:** Integrity, Service, Excellence, Fun, Generosity.

**MOTTO:** Leading the next generation to value freedom.

Republican Women of Gregg County

Education

The East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides education, youth prevention programs, information resources, and services to prevent alcohol and drug use/misuse. We serve over 1.7 million people in our 23-county service area in East Texas.

Most services are at no charge to the community. Funding for programs is provided by:
- United Way
- Texas Health an Human Services
- Community Foundations
- Businesses and Individual Contributions

**Our organization provides the following resources:**
- Recovery Support Services (RSS) **(Free)** 
- Certified Peer Specialists and Recovery Coaches dedicated to the transformative power of peer support.
- Prevention Resource Center (PRC) & Naloxone Training **(Free)**: Comprehensive information and resources aimed at promoting awareness and preventing various issues.
- Youth Transition Services **(Free)**: Dedicated to providing support and assistance to ages 15-25 who have experienced foster care and been victims of various crimes.
- Education Services **(Not Free. Please see fees below)**

**1. Adult Choices & Consequences of Substance Misuse Education Class**

The Adult Choices and Consequences of Substance Misuse Education Class is a 6-hour course with two mandatory 3-hour sessions from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. Both sessions are required for a certificate. The class will be held at 708 Glencrest Lane, Longview, TX 75601. The $100 registration fee is due at sign-up (money order or credit card only). A $30 fee applies for lost certificates. Late arrivals, missed classes, or sessions will result in forfeited fees and no certificate.

 **2. Choices for Adolescents Education Class**

The Choices for Adolescents Education Class is a 3-hour course offered the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9 AM - 12 PM. Course topics include marijuana, Delta 8, K2, alcohol, tobacco, vaping, substance use denial, anger management, and bullying. The class will be held at 708 Glencrest Lane, Longview, TX 75601. The $75 registration fee is due at sign-up (money order or credit card only). A $30 fee applies for lost certificates. Late arrivals, missed classes, or sessions will result in forfeited fees and no certificate.

To register for our classes, please visit: https://www.etcada.com/education


###### CRISIS AVAILABILITY
**Free confidential assistance is available 24-hours/7 days per week.**


**Crisis Hotline**
- Text, Dial, Chat 988
- In Case of Emergency Dial 911

El Consejo del Este de Texas sobre el Alcoholismo y el Abuso de Drogas es una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)3 que proporciona educación, programas de prevención para jóvenes, recursos de información y servicios para prevenir el uso/misuso de alcohol y drogas. Servimos a más de 1.7 millones de personas en nuestra área de servicio de 23 condados en el Este de Texas.

La mayoría de los servicios son gratuitos para la comunidad. La financiación para los programas es proporcionada por:
- United Way
- Texas Health and Human Services
- Fundaciones Comunitarias
- Contribuciones de Empresas e Individuos

**Nuestra organización proporciona los siguientes recursos:**
- Servicios de Apoyo a la Recuperación (RSS) **(Gratis)** 
- Especialistas en Pares Certificados y Entrenadores de Recuperación dedicados al poder transformador del apoyo entre pares.
- Centro de Recursos de Prevención (PRC) y Capacitación en Naloxona **(Gratis)**: Información y recursos integrales destinados a promover la conciencia y prevenir diversos problemas.
- Servicios de Transición para Jóvenes **(Gratis)**: Dedicados a proporcionar apoyo y asistencia a personas de 15 a 25 años que han experimentado cuidado temporal y han sido víctimas de varios delitos.
- Servicios Educativos **(No Gratis. Por favor, vea las tarifas a continuación)**

**1. Clase de Educación sobre Opciones y Consecuencias del Uso de Sustancias para Adultos**

La Clase de Educación sobre Opciones y Consecuencias del Uso de Sustancias para Adultos es un curso de 6 horas con dos sesiones obligatorias de 3 horas cada una, de 4:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. los lunes y miércoles. Ambas sesiones son requeridas para obtener un certificado. La clase se llevará a cabo en 708 Glencrest Lane, Longview, TX 75601. La tarifa de inscripción de $100 se debe al momento de la inscripción (solo giro postal o tarjeta de crédito). Se aplica una tarifa de $30 por certificados perdidos. Las llegadas tardías, las clases o sesiones perdidas resultarán en la pérdida de tarifas y no se otorgará certificado.

**2. Clase de Educación sobre Opciones para Adolescentes**

La Clase de Educación sobre Opciones para Adolescentes es un curso de 3 horas que se ofrece el tercer sábado del mes de 9 AM a 12 PM. Los temas del curso incluyen marihuana, Delta 8, K2, alcohol, tabaco, vapeo, negación del uso de sustancias, manejo de la ira y acoso escolar. La clase se llevará a cabo en 708 Glencrest Lane, Longview, TX 75601. La tarifa de inscripción de $75 se debe al momento de la inscripción (solo giro postal o tarjeta de crédito). Se aplica una tarifa de $30 por certificados perdidos. Las llegadas tardías, las clases o sesiones perdidas resultarán en la pérdida de tarifas y no se otorgará certificado.

Para registrarse en nuestras clases, por favor visite: https://www.etcada.com/education


###### DISPONIBILIDAD DE CRISIS
**Asistencia confidencial gratuita está disponible las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana.**


**Línea de Ayuda de Crisis**
- Texto, Marca, Chatea 988
- En caso de emergencia, marca 911

Servicios de prevención del uso/misuso de alcohol y drogas, educación, recursos de información y más!

Alcohol and drug use/misuse prevention services, education,  information resources, and more!

Public Relations Coordinator, Region 4

**Who We Are**

The East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides education, youth prevention programs, information resources, and services to prevent alcohol and drug use/misuse. We serve over 1.7 million people in our 23-county service area in East Texas.

Most services are at no charge to the community. Funding for programs is provided by:

- United Way
- Texas Health an Human Services
- Community Foundations
- Businesses and Individual Contributions

**Our Goal**

To offer recovery support services, diminish substance use through education and intervention, and assist young adults in their successful transition to adulthood by addressing their essential needs.

ETCADA

MERCY MANOR is a non-profit that exists to promote healthy choices for future families.

As a ministry, our vision is to see individuals facing crisis pregnancy living out their full potential in Christ. We understand the challenges that come with unplanned pregnancies, and whether parenting your child or placing your child for modern adoption, we believe God has a plan and purpose for you and your child—born and unborn!

You don’t have to do this alone!

**Mercy Manor has 4 programs under its umbrella:**
- **Residential Home:** Foster certified for minors (13-17) in crisis pregnancy
- **Community Classes:** free earning- while- learning program for anyone experiencing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy
- **Born Again Thrift Store:** Resume` building and job skills training for those who have completed our program.
- **Risk Avoidance Program:** Empower students 5th – 12th grade by utilizing a 14 lesson curriculum teaching youth to abstain from risky behaviors through goal setting and character building lessons.
 
**To learn more about our classes or sign up, please visit: https://mercymanor.com/classes**

Our Residential Home serves the entire state of Texas. We are 1 of only 4 homes for this population in Texas.

Our Community Classes are held in Gregg County, but serve people from the immediate surrounding counties as well.

Our Risk Avoidance program serves Gregg, Marrion, Smith, Upshur, Rusk, Cass, Red River, Panola, Hopkins, Anderson, and Wood county.

MERCY MANOR es una organización sin fines de lucro que existe para promover elecciones saludables para las futuras familias.

Como ministerio, nuestra visión es ver a individuos que enfrentan un embarazo en crisis viviendo su máximo potencial en Cristo. Entendemos los desafíos que vienen con los embarazos no planeados, y ya sea criando a su hijo o colocando a su hijo para una adopción moderna, creemos que Dios tiene un plan y un propósito para usted y su hijo—nacido y no nacido.

¡No tienes que hacer esto solo!

**Mercy Manor tiene 4 programas bajo su ala:**
- **Hogar Residencial:** Certificado de crianza para menores (13-17) en embarazo en crisis
- **Clases Comunitarias:** programa gratuito de aprendizaje mientras se aprende para cualquier persona que esté experimentando un embarazo no planeado o en crisis
- **Tienda de Segunda Mano Nacidos de Nuevo:** Construcción de currículum y capacitación en habilidades laborales para aquellos que han completado nuestro programa.
- **Programa de Prevención de Riesgos:** Empoderar a estudiantes de 5to a 12mo grado utilizando un currículo de 14 lecciones que enseña a los jóvenes a abstenerse de comportamientos de riesgo a través de la fijación de metas y lecciones de desarrollo del carácter.
 
**Para obtener más información sobre nuestras clases o inscribirse, visite: https://mercymanor.com/classes**

Nuestro Hogar Residencial sirve a todo el estado de Texas. Somos 1 de solo 4 hogares para esta población en Texas.

Nuestras Clases Comunitarias se llevan a cabo en el Condado de Gregg, pero sirven a personas de los condados circundantes inmediatos también.

Nuestro programa de Prevención de Riesgos sirve a los condados de Gregg, Marrion, Smith, Upshur, Rusk, Cass, Red River, Panola, Hopkins, Anderson y Wood.

Hogar Residencial, Clases Comunitarias, Tienda de Segunda Mano, Programa de Prevención de Riesgos para Jóvenes, ¡y más!

Residential Home, Community Classes, Thrift Store, Risk Avoidence Program for Youth, and more!

#### HISTORY

**“You feel very isolated and alone, and that’s the driving force behind the idea of Mercy Manor…to speak life into these young ladies and let them know they’re not defined by their circumstances, and we have a sovereign God who can take the most hurtful of situations and turn it into something powerful.”
— Stephanie Fears, Founder**

Mercy Manor was founded in 2013 after Texas Legislation did away with maternity home licensing. All long-term housing was approved for those 18 years of age and older.

This left a large number of girls ages 13-17 requesting help with no place to go.

Having experienced a teen pregnancy at the age of 16, Stephanie Fears (Founder & Executive Director) understands the fear, confusion, chaos, guilt, and shame that comes with a teen pregnancy. Abortion was encouraged, but it was not an option they would consider. 

She praises God every day that her heart was burdened for that precious child to have life! 

It was Stephanie’s compassion for these young ladies that birthed our ministry.

For Stephanie and her family, they chose adoption, and after reuniting with her son 20 years later, she has been able to witness the benefits of the alternatives to abortion. She has seen the productive life her son is living, gained a personal relationship with his adoptive parents, and heard the blessing this young man has been in the lives of those desperately wanting to have and love a child of their own!

Throughout the last few years, by God’s grace, Mercy Manor has continued to grow. As a ministry, they have expanded their services, and they are now serving individuals of all ages who find themselves facing a crisis pregnancy.

Mercy Manor

The East Texas Veterans Resource Center (ETVRC) has been made possible by the integration of services provided through grants. ETVRC has been awarded grants from the Texas Veterans Commission, the US Department Of Veterans Affairs, and the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.


##### We offer the following services:
- Mental Health Services
- Peer Support Groups for Veterans, led by Veterans
- Referrals to local Veteran friendly agencies and Connecting Veterans with the resources they need
- Life Skills Training
- Networking with local, area and statewide services for claims, compensation and education assistance
- Benefits counseling and Benefits assistance
- Identifying and addressing the needs of Service Members, Veterans and their Families
- Suicide Awareness/Prevention Training
- Military Cultural Competency Training

For more information please visit: https://www.helpforvets.com/services

El Centro de Recursos para Veteranos del Este de Texas (ETVRC) ha sido posible gracias a la integración de servicios proporcionados a través de subvenciones. ETVRC ha recibido subvenciones de la Comisión de Veteranos de Texas, el Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos de EE. UU. y el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Texas.

##### Ofrecemos los siguientes servicios:
- Servicios de Salud Mental
- Grupos de Apoyo entre Pares para Veteranos, dirigidos por Veteranos
- Referencias a agencias locales amigables con los Veteranos y Conexión de Veteranos con los recursos que necesitan
- Capacitación en Habilidades para la Vida
- Redes con servicios locales, de área y estatales para reclamaciones, compensación y asistencia educativa
- Asesoramiento sobre beneficios y Asistencia con beneficios
- Identificación y abordaje de las necesidades de los Miembros del Servicio, Veteranos y sus Familias
- Capacitación en Conciencia/Prevención del Suicidio
- Capacitación en Competencia Cultural Militar

Para más información, por favor visita: https://www.helpforvets.com/services

Recursos para Veteranos y sus familiares

Resources for Veterans and their family members

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The East Texas Veterans Resource Center (ETVRC) has been made possible by the integration of services provided through grants. ETVRC has been awarded grants from the Texas Veterans Commission, the US Department Of Veterans Affairs, and the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.

East Texas Veterans Resource Center

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Longview Lions Club is a nonprofit organization (501c3) dedicated to assisting others in our community.

**Date founded:** 5/23/1928

P.O. Box 3463 Longview, Tx 75606

**Phone number:** (903) 746-4135

**Hours of Operation:** Monday - Friday, 9am - 5 pm

**Services offered at Longview Lions Club**

- Medical/Dental/Vision Services

- Youth services

- Special Needs/Disability Resources

- Blind/Vision impaired resources


**Our services are Free**

**Eligibility Requirements:** Low income

**Areas we serve:** Gregg county

**Services offered in** English

**Contact:** Glenda Boggs – Secretary and Vision Chair/email: glendak51@gmail.com

**Current Needs:** 
Monetary donations are always needed to help provide eyeglasses, eye exams, send special needs children to summer camp, support Scouting, provide scholarships to high school seniors, and help with hunger relief.

**Job Openings/Volunteer opportunities:** Volunteers are needed quarterly for our Adopt a Street cleanup. Please give us a call or email us for more information.

**Upcoming events:** Lions meet weekly at 6:00 at Community Connections 501 Pine Tree Road Conference  Room A. Visitors are always welcome.

**Mission:** Our motto is "We Serve". Lions are committed to helping others see the world clearly by providing vision services.

**Follow us on Social Media:** Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/longviewlions

Healthcare Services, Youth services, Special Needs/Disability Resources, Blind/Vision impaired resources

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