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TX - Anderson

TX - Cass

TX - Gregg

TX - Hopkins

TX - Marion

TX - Panola

TX - Red River

TX - Rusk

TX - Smith

TX - Upshur

TX - Wood

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

Care

TX - Henderson

TX - Rains

TX - Van Zandt

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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##### Ubicaciones:



- **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

Health

TX - Cherokee

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

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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

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Veterans Support Commission is a 501c3 nonprofit organization created to celebrate veterans and the sacrifices made by the veteran and their families.

Our celebration began as a going away party for a family member serving in Afghanistan & has continued to grow over the last 8 years.

**Our services are by case by case, we work with many east tx non profit organizations for our resources for Veterans. The following are a few benefits that we offer:**
- **SCHOLARSHIPS:** The Veterans Support Commission is a Proud Sponsor of this program for Veterans and their immediate family members. The Fund provides up to $500/Semester to eligible recipients. Click [here](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4VNPQX5MM5S76) to donate and [here](https://veteranssupportcommission.com/scholarship-recipient-application/) to apply!
- **Celebration Events for veterans:** We offer many year round events. To check out them out please visit: https://veteranssupportcommission.com/events/

La Comisión de Apoyo a Veteranos es una organización sin fines de lucro 501c3 creada para celebrar a los veteranos y los sacrificios realizados por el veterano y sus familias.

Nuestra celebración comenzó como una fiesta de despedida para un miembro de la familia que servía en Afganistán y ha seguido creciendo durante los últimos 8 años.

**Nuestros servicios son caso por caso, trabajamos con muchas organizaciones sin fines de lucro del este de Texas para nuestros recursos para Veteranos. Los siguientes son algunos beneficios que ofrecemos:**
- **BECAS:** La Comisión de Apoyo a Veteranos es un orgulloso patrocinador de este programa para Veteranos y sus familiares inmediatos. El Fondo proporciona hasta $500/Semestre a los beneficiarios elegibles. ¡Haz clic [aquí](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4VNPQX5MM5S76) para donar y [aquí](https://veteranssupportcommission.com/scholarship-recipient-application/) para aplicar!
- **Eventos de Celebración para veteranos:** Ofrecemos muchos eventos durante todo el año. Para verlos, por favor visita: https://veteranssupportcommission.com/events/

Recursos para Veteranos

Resources for Veterans

Veterans Support Commission is a 501c3 nonprofit organization created to celebrate veterans and the sacrifices made by the veteran and their families.

Our celebration began as a going away party for a family member serving in Afghanistan & has continued to grow over the last 8 years.

The VSC team is made up of former military members, dependents, and volunteers. We all have big hearts when it comes to honoring and helping our military members!


###### SUPPORT

Looking out for our aging and medically disadvantaged veterans is one of our greatest honors - to care for those who took care of us. Our programs help provide repairs and maintenance to the homes of our heroes who need our help.


###### SCHOLARSHIP

Our events provide support for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Scholarship Fund for children of local veterans.

Veterans Support Commission

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

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 our main clinic 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 pagados 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 nuestra clínica principal ofrecemos:

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

Atención Primaria, Salud Dental y Salud Mental - Clínica de Salud Tyler Bethesda

Primary Care, Dental Health, and Mental Health - Tyler Bethesda Health Clinic

The East Texas Crisis Center has become a safe haven for those impacted by family violence, dating violence, sexual assault and violent crime.

In addition to Tyler and Smith County ETCC also has outreach offices in Henderson, Van Zandt, Wood & Rains Counties reaching underserved populations in some very rural areas.

Programs emphasize personal safety and care, empowerment to make beneficial choices, respect of self and others, encouragement to work toward change and to build strong and supportive relationships.

**We provide the following resources to children while they are living in the emergency shelter:**
* After-school programs and activities with an emphasis on math and reading.
* Full day summer camp for school age children.
* Early Childhood Education for 3-5 year old children.
* Music, Reading, Art and Science labs.
* Nursery Care for infants.

and for both residential and non-residential clients we provide:
* Individual and Family Therapy by Licensed Professional Counselors.
* Risk assessment and safety planning.
* Legal advocacy.
* Support groups.
* Economic education and life skills classes.

**Shopping at our resale Boutique, Falmingos, support survivors! To learn more, please visit: https://etcc.org/flamingos-upscale-resale/**

**To learn more, please visit: https://etcc.org/programs/**

**If you wish to learn more about our outreach centers for Henderson, Wood, Van Zandt, and Rains county, please visit: https://etcc.org/outreach-centers/**


### 24-Hour Crisis Hotline for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Family Violence, and Sexual Assault: 800-333-0358

El Centro de Crisis del Este de Texas se ha convertido en un refugio seguro para aquellos afectados por la violencia familiar, la violencia en el noviazgo, la agresión sexual y el crimen violento.

Además de Tyler y el Condado de Smith, el ETCC también tiene oficinas de alcance en los Condados de Henderson, Van Zandt, Wood y Rains, llegando a poblaciones desatendidas en algunas áreas muy rurales.

Los programas enfatizan la seguridad personal y el cuidado, el empoderamiento para tomar decisiones beneficiosas, el respeto por uno mismo y por los demás, el aliento para trabajar hacia el cambio y construir relaciones fuertes y de apoyo.

**Proporcionamos los siguientes recursos a los niños mientras viven en el refugio de emergencia:**
* Programas y actividades extracurriculares con énfasis en matemáticas y lectura.
* Campamento de verano de día completo para niños en edad escolar.
* Educación infantil para niños de 3 a 5 años.
* Laboratorios de música, lectura, arte y ciencia.
* Cuidado de guardería para bebés.

y para clientes tanto residenciales como no residenciales proporcionamos:
* Terapia individual y familiar por consejeros profesionales licenciados.
* Evaluación de riesgos y planificación de seguridad.
* Abogacía legal.
* Grupos de apoyo.
* Educación económica y clases de habilidades para la vida.

**¡Comprar en nuestra Boutique de reventa, Falmingos, apoya a los sobrevivientes! Para aprender más, por favor visita: https://etcc.org/flamingos-upscale-resale/**

**Para aprender más, por favor visita: https://etcc.org/programs/**

**Si deseas aprender más sobre nuestros centros de alcance para los condados de Henderson, Wood, Van Zandt y Rains, por favor visita: https://etcc.org/outreach-centers/**

### Línea de crisis 24 horas para sobrevivientes de violencia de pareja íntima, violencia familiar y agresión sexual: 800-333-0358

¡Refugio de emergencia, asesoramiento, asesoramiento grupal, grupos de apoyo, asistencia legal y más!

Emegency Shelter, Counseling, Group counseling, Support groups, legal assistance, and more!

### Our Story

From small beginnings as an all-volunteer agency, incorporated in 1978, the East Texas Crisis Center has become a safe haven for those impacted by family violence, dating violence, sexual assault and violent crime.

In addition to Tyler and Smith County ETCC also has outreach offices in Henderson, Van Zandt, Wood & Rains Counties reaching underserved populations in some very rural areas.

Programs emphasize personal safety and care, empowerment to make beneficial choices, respect of self and others, encouragement to work toward change and to build strong and supportive relationships.

With help from wonderful supporters throughout the East Texas community we are able to provide to children while they are living in the emergency shelter:
* After-school programs and activities with an emphasis on math and reading.
* Full day summer camp for school age children.
* Early Childhood Education for 3-5 year old children.
* Music, Reading, Art and Science labs.
* Nursery Care for infants.

And for both residential and non-residential clients
* Individual and Family Therapy by Licensed Professional Counselors.
* Risk assessment and safety planning.
* Legal advocacy.
* Support groups.
* Economic education and life skills classes.

East Texas Crisis Center

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Radio Vida KVRL 92.7 FM is a 501c3. We are the first Christian Spanish-speaking radio station in Longview, Tx. Our shows are filled with encouraging messages and content that will help Spanish speakers learn about God's word, parenting skills, leadership, money management, and more!

**Phone number:** (903)738-0859

**Hours of Operation:**
- Mon - Fri: Mujer de Hoy from 3pm - 4pm
- Tues & Thur: Lobo live from 12pm - 1pm (Longview ISD Spanish radio show)

**We discuss various topics during our shows**

- Discussions about Parenting skills

- Faith

- Discussions about Finance and money management

- Personal development talks


**Our shows are provided at no-cost**

**Eligibility Requirements:** None

**Areas we serve:** Longview area

**Services offered in:** Only in Spanish


**We currently need:**
Financial donations and sponsorships.


**Follow us on Social Media:** 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RADIOVIDA92.7


ONLY IN SPANISH - Coaching and Mentoring, Parenting skills, Faith, Finance topics, & Personal development

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