Training/Professional Development/Workshop resources, Networking, planning, and collaboration services - Latino Entrepreneurship Association | Community Fuse

**About Us**
LEA is a business established on the values of Education, Networking, and Leadership. We provide a system that helps new and existing entrepreneurs structure their business to grow and succeed. LEA provides courses in various subjects to assist with learning new skills, procedures and continued education.

**Our Events**
LEA's monthly events are structured and planned to boost exposure for small, medium, and large business. Our "Inspiring Leaders" event hosts different speakers every month that share their experiences in their business struggles and success.

**Fundraisers**
LEA strongly believes in working together with other businesses to give back to the community. Through our fundraising events, businesses have an opportunity to connect and support a good cause.

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Latino Entrepreneurship Association

TX - Henderson

TX - Rains

TX - Smith

TX - Van Zandt

TX - Wood

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

Care

TX - Anderson

TX - Cass

TX - Gregg

TX - Hopkins

TX - Marion

TX - Panola

TX - Red River

TX - Rusk

TX - Upshur

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

- Anywhere in Texas

TX - Angelina

TX - Bowie

TX - Camp

TX - Cherokee

TX - Delta

TX - Franklin

TX - Hardin

TX - Harrison

TX - Houston

TX - Jasper

TX - Jefferson

TX - Lamar

TX - Montgomery

TX - Morris

TX - Nacogdoches

TX - Newton

TX - Orange

TX - Polk

TX - Sabine

TX - San Augustine

TX - San Jacinto

TX - Shelby

TX - Titus

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

The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County is a local, independent nonprofit committed to providing life-changing support to persons living with dementia and their caregivers. With a small staff, a determined board and wonderful volunteers we provide the only access to support, assistance and education that is available for families in our area struggling to cope with this disease.

We offer programs and services to individuals with any type of dementia, their families and the professionals who care for them.

We are proud to be a local, autonomous group, governed by a local Board of Directors. One-hundred percent of all donations received by our agency STAYS in Smith County and is used to provide programs and services locally.

 

Our agency is a member of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

##### We provide the following resources:
- Memory screenings
- Case management
- Counseling
- Support groups
- Community education presentations
- Dementia simulation experiences for caregivers
- Monthly caregiver workshops
- At-home respite hours
- Locator bracelet for wandering

**For more information please contact us or visit our website: https://alzalliance.org/**

La Alianza de Alzheimer del Condado de Smith es una organización local e independiente sin fines de lucro comprometida a proporcionar apoyo que cambia vidas a las personas que viven con demencia y a sus cuidadores. Con un pequeño personal, una junta decidida y maravillosos voluntarios, proporcionamos el único acceso a apoyo, asistencia y educación que está disponible para las familias en nuestra área que luchan por sobrellevar esta enfermedad.

Ofrecemos programas y servicios a individuos con cualquier tipo de demencia, sus familias y los profesionales que los cuidan.

Estamos orgullosos de ser un grupo local y autónomo, gobernado por una Junta Directiva local. El cien por ciento de todas las donaciones recibidas por nuestra agencia PERMANECE en el Condado de Smith y se utiliza para proporcionar programas y servicios localmente.

Nuestra agencia es miembro de la Fundación de Alzheimer de América.

##### Proporcionamos los siguientes recursos:
- Evaluaciones de memoria
- Gestión de casos
- Asesoramiento
- Grupos de apoyo
- Presentaciones educativas comunitarias
- Experiencias de simulación de demencia para cuidadores
- Talleres mensuales para cuidadores
- Horas de respiro en casa
- Pulsera localizadora para personas que deambulan

**Para más información, por favor contáctenos o visite nuestro sitio web: https://alzalliance.org/**

Evaluaciones de memoria, asesoramiento, talleres para cuidadores, grupos de apoyo y más!

Memory Screenings, counseling, caregiver workshops, support groups, and more!

Marketing and Education Coordinator

In October 1982, eight caregivers attended the first Alzheimer’s Family Support Group in Tyler.  The purposes and goals of this founding group were to provide support and information to caregivers, to educate the public about the disease and its effects on persons living with the disease and their caregivers, and to support research.  In 1989, the local group affiliated with a national organization, the Alzheimer’s Association and became the Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and assumed leadership in 23 counties of Northeast Texas. 

In the late 1990’s, the national organization began a realignment process aimed at reducing the number of local chapters.  During this same timeframe, the local board began to experience a number of their own concerns, including decreased representation and dissemination of organization funds to a broader geographic area.  In 2002, the Northeast Texas Chapter began the process of disaffiliation from the national organization and by October of that year, the group had its 501(c) 3 designation and began operating as the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Northeast Texas, Inc.

At that time the Alliance, operating out of a Tyler office, served 16 counties in this geographic region of East Texas.  During the last half of 2008, the board carefully evaluated all programs and services being offered, the impact being made, and the overall support, both financial and volunteer, from each county.  Following this thorough review, the board made the difficult but necessary decision to reduce the service area from 16 counties to one, being Smith County.  Effective January 1, 2009 the corporation began legally doing business as the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County.

After 39 years of service, the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County has grown into a unique organization like no other. As a retirement community and as the aging population in Smith County continues to increase, the rate of Alzheimer’s and other dementia are also anticipated to increase significantly in the next few years and the Alliance wants to continue to grow and expand to meet the needs of our growing community.

 The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County is a local, independent nonprofit committed to providing life-changing support to persons living with dementia and their caregivers. With a small staff, a determined board and wonderful volunteers we provide the only access to support, assistance and education that is available for families in our area struggling to cope with this disease.

Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County

Health

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

Program Supervisor

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

- Nationwide

​Welcome to Graciously Broken Ministries, Inc.! We are glad you are here and pray we can help in some way. Nothing gives us greater joy than seeing women find freedom from the pain and trauma of their past and the subsequent lies that permeate their false belief systems. Life can be messy, hard, and even devastating at times. Sometimes, we choose paths of destruction and heartache in some desperate attempt to find meaning, acceptance, and love. Or maybe we are trying to run from the pain of our past or present. Whatever the case may be, we have found that the only source of hope for freedom from any addiction, any hurt, or anything that causes us to feel trapped is Jesus. We know this to be true because we have experienced the Grace of Jesus first hand. We were graciously broken.


##### We offer the following resources:

- 12 month residential program for women over the age of 18.  We offer hope and healing to women who struggle with addiction, abuse, depression, of other life issues.  We are recovery-focused but Gospel-centered.
- Food
- Clothing
- Shelter
- Bible Studies
- Life Skills Training
- Recovery focused classes
- Church Attendance
- Personal and professional development
- Opportunities for GED completion
- Participating in job-training programs
- On-site work therapy


##### Resident Profile:
Our ideal resident is an adult female who, because of circumstances such as abuse, addiction, or other issues that have caused her life to be unmanageable, needs a safe place to get on her feet and start over. She wants to find a new, healthy way to live and is prepared to commit to a year-long program which will provide her with life skills, recovery tools and spiritual renewal. The program offers individualized care in a small, family environment for women who are ready to pursue health, wholeness, and freedom. [Click here to learn more about our program and guidelines.](https://graciouslybroken.com/program--resident-profile.html)

**To apply to our program please visit: https://graciouslybroken.com/apply.html**

¡Bienvenida a Graciously Broken Ministries, Inc.! Nos alegra que estés aquí y oramos para poder ayudar de alguna manera. Nada nos da mayor alegría que ver a mujeres encontrar libertad del dolor y trauma de su pasado y las mentiras subsiguientes que permeaban sus sistemas de creencias falsas. La vida puede ser desordenada, dura e incluso devastadora a veces. A veces, elegimos caminos de destrucción y dolor en un intento desesperado de encontrar significado, aceptación y amor. O tal vez estamos tratando de huir del dolor de nuestro pasado o presente. Sea cual sea el caso, hemos encontrado que la única fuente de esperanza para la libertad de cualquier adicción, cualquier herida o cualquier cosa que nos haga sentir atrapadas es Jesús. Sabemos que esto es cierto porque hemos experimentado la Gracia de Jesús de primera mano. Fuimos graciosamente quebrantadas.

##### Ofrecemos los siguientes recursos:

- Programa residencial de 12 meses para mujeres mayores de 18 años. Ofrecemos esperanza y sanación a mujeres que luchan con adicciones, abuso, depresión u otros problemas de la vida. Estamos enfocados en la recuperación pero centrados en el Evangelio.
- Comida
- Ropa
- Refugio
- Estudios Bíblicos
- Capacitación en habilidades para la vida
- Clases enfocadas en la recuperación
- Asistencia a la iglesia
- Desarrollo personal y profesional
- Oportunidades para completar el GED
- Participación en programas de capacitación laboral
- Terapia de trabajo en el lugar

##### Perfil de la residente:
Nuestra residente ideal es una mujer adulta que, debido a circunstancias como abuso, adicción u otros problemas que han hecho que su vida sea ingobernable, necesita un lugar seguro para levantarse y comenzar de nuevo. Ella quiere encontrar una nueva forma de vivir, saludable, y está preparada para comprometerse a un programa de un año que le proporcionará habilidades para la vida, herramientas de recuperación y renovación espiritual. El programa ofrece atención individualizada en un ambiente familiar y pequeño para mujeres que están listas para buscar salud, integridad y libertad. [Haz clic aquí para aprender más sobre nuestro programa y pautas.](https://graciouslybroken.com/program--resident-profile.html)

**Para postularte a nuestro programa, visita: https://graciouslybroken.com/apply.html**

Programa centrado en la recuperación y en el Evangelio para Mujeres

Recovery-minded and Gospel-centered program for Women

Education Coordinator

Graciously Broken began as a vision in the hearts of two recovering addicts who found hope and healing through the transformative work of the Gospel.  As God began to make a way for vision to become reality, board members joined the effort and a home was made available. God brought three women in need and in March of 2016 the doors were opened. Within the first two years, the ministry grew from 3 women to 21.  In 2019, we moved to our third location where we have a capacity for 30 residents. God continues to lead and direct as we develop, set, and meet goals to make this program it's very best.

Since the beginning, there has been continued growth and expansion within the ministry. Graciously Broken offers 3 different programs in order to reach those who have different needs. On our website you will find an explanation of each program and what they offer. Each program offers individualized care in a small, family-like environment for women who are ready to pursue health, wholeness, and freedom.

At Graciously Broken, we do not believe in behavior modification. Through experience, we have learned that true, lasting freedom can only be achieved with transformation of heart and mind. And this transformation is found in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Graciously Broken

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 clinic we provide Primary Care only.

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 proporcionamos 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 clínica solo proporcionamos Atención Primaria.

Lindale Bethesda Health Clinic ofreciendo Atención Primaria

Lindale Bethesda Health Clinic offering Primary Care

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

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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