Adolescent & Youth Counseling ACH CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES 3712 Wichita Street Fort Worth, TX 76119 (817) 335-4673 Main - /HOPE (888) 296-8099 Toll Free (817) 336-3280 Fax www.achservices.org help@achservices.org Wayne Carson LCSW, PhD, CEO ASSESSMENT, INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL SERVICES (AIRS) DESCRIPTION: Assessment, Intervention and Referral (AIRS) provides 24-hour crisis call response and is a centralized assessment and intake department for ACH programs. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call 817-335-HOPE (4673) or 1-888-296-8099 or email help@achservices.org ELIGIBILITY: None HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm (office, walk-in services); Assessment, Intervention & Referral (AIRS) phones answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week AREA SERVED: Hill, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker and Tarrant counties CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELING (STAR) DESCRIPTION: Provides crisis intervention and family preservation counseling services to children, ages 0-17, and their families. are provided at school or at various office locations for up to 90 days. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call 817-335-HOPE (4673) or 888-296-8099 or email help@achservices.org ELIGIBILITY: Call for information HOURS: Call for information 1
AREA SERVED: Hill, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker and Tarrant counties STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Provides outreach, education, support and referral services for homeless and runaway youth, ages 10-21 to improve their safety and expand their available options. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call 817-335-HOPE (4673) or 888-296-8099 or email help@achservices.org ELIGIBILITY: Ages 10-21 HOURS: Call for information AREA SERVED: Arlington and Fort Worth BEHAVIORAL CARE DESCRIPTION: Therapeutic residential services for children with behavior problems which teaches adaptive behaviors, supports successful child development, promotes family reunification when possible and secures the optimal level of living for each child. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call 817-335-HOPE (4673) or 888-296-8099 or email help@achservices.org FEES: Call for information ELIGIBILITY: Call for information HOURS: Call for information WEDGWOOD RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Offers safe, stable and nurturing homes for children and youth, ages 4-18, unable to live with their families. Provides basic and therapeutic residential services that assist children, youth and their families through crises and promotes family reunification, when possible as well as secures and/or provides the optimal level of living for ACH CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES... each child. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call 817-335-HOPE (4673) or 888-296-8099 or email help@achservices.org ELIGIBILITY: Call for information HOURS: Call for information 2
CAMPUS RESPITE DESCRIPTION: Provides weekend residential care for children, ages 4-18. Offers primary caregivers and foster parents a planned and therapeutic weekend break from care giving for their children by providing a safe, structured environment supervised by trained staff. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call 817-335-HOPE (4673) or 888-296-8099 or email help@achservices.org. ELIGIBILITY: Serves children ages 4-18 HOURS: Call for information EMERGENCY YOUTH SHELTER DESCRIPTION: Offers homeless and runaway youth, ages 10-17, emergency housing and care while ACH works to reunite them with their families, or find safe and meaningful alternative living arrangements. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call 817-335-HOPE (4673) or 888-296-8099 or email help@achservices.org ELIGIBILITY: Call for information HOURS: Call for information CATHOLIC CHARITIES FORT WORTH 249 W Thornhill Dr Fort Worth, TX 76115 PO Box 15610 Fort Worth, TX 76119 (817) 534-0814 Main - Central Intake (866) 727-1494 Toll Free for those outside Tarrant County (817) 535-8779 Fax www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org centralintake@ccdofw.org Heather Reynolds, President/CEO Public transportation accessible. DESCRIPTION: Catholic Charities Fort Worth 3
offers comprehensive social service programming to residents throughout its 28-county diocese. include financial assistance, clinical counseling, immigration and refugee services, abuse and neglect intervention, translation/interpretation services and much more. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Contact Central Intake at 817-534-0814 to determine eligibility for programs FEES: Varies by program - call for information DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Varies by program - call for information ELIGIBILITY: Varies by program HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm LANGUAGES: Multi-lingual; languages vary by program; interpreting services may be arranged as required AREA SERVED: Varies by program - covers 28 counties: Archer, Baylor, Bosque, Clay, Comanche, Cooke, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Foard, Hardeman, Hill, Hood, Jack, Johnson, Knox, Montague, Palo Pinto, Parker, Shackelford, Somervell, Stephens, Tarrant, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, Wise and Young SITE: 3 FAMILIES FIRST DESCRIPTION: Families First provides free assessment, parenting education and support services to strengthen families using an evidence-based curriculum. Families that benefit from this program include those who would like to strengthen their relationships and improve parenting skills, and/or who are experiencing one or more of the following risk factors: Those who are having difficulty managing their child s behavior, Live in a high stress environment, Struggle with depression or anxiety, Experienced divorce/separation, Non-traditional family structure, Teen parent Limited support systems Low-income or homeless include parenting education (groups and individual), in-home intervention, resource 4
development and/or attainment, community referrals, child care during group parenting sessions and limited transportation to group sessions. Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) staff and curriculum are available. INTAKE PROCEDURE: For information or to make a referral, contact Anne Marie Croft at 817-289-3895 ELIGIBILITY: Must have a child in the home 18 months to 12 years of age and reside in Tarrant County; cannot have an open CPS case; and must be voluntarily participating in services HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (office hours) SITES:2 3 CLINICAL COUNSELING DESCRIPTION: Provides services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. Therapeutic services include: individual, marital, family, and group therapy; anger management training; grief and bereavement counseling; play therapy; counseling for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence; counseling for sexual abuse victims; substance abuse counseling; management of severe behavioral issues; parenting education; and counseling for depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Counseling services are also offered through therapeutic workshops and group counseling. Licensed professionals provide or oversee all services. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call central intake at 817-534-0814 for appointment FEES: Operates on a sliding scale fee (fees are determined when services are requested). Medicaid and Medicare are accepted as well as some private insurances. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: None ELIGIBILITY: No restrictions HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm; evenings by 5
appointment (with access to translation and interpreting services in more than 60 languages) SITES:2 3 CENTER STREET COUNSELING SERVICES 305 Regency Parkway #601 Mansfield, TX 76063 (817) 539-0499 Main (817) 539-0498 Fax www.centerstreetcounseling.com Marty Jeane Ph. D., Executive Director DESCRIPTION: Counseling for individuals, couples and families. Premarital and marriage enrichment workshops; divorce adjustment; counseling and divorce recovery workshops. Play therapy for children; adolescent therapy; sexual abuse recovery; chemical dependency counseling; parenting training; cognitive & psychosocial adjustment therapy, depression and stress management. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call for appointment FEES: Sliding scale, insurance ELIGIBILITY: No restrictions HOURS: Mon - Thur 9:00am - 6:00pm; Fri 9:00am - Noon; and weekends by appt LANGUAGES: Staff speaks no language other than English AREA SERVED: City of Mansfield; City of Arlington; Johnson, Ellis and Hill counties GLICK HOUSE COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER 3001 Avenue D Fort Worth, TX 76105 1201 Wesleyan St Fort Worth, TX 76105 (817) 531-4859 Main (817) 531-4213 Fax www.txwes.edu/life/counseling.aspx 6
Scott Methvin, M.Ed., LPC-S, LMFT, LCDC, Director DESCRIPTION: Clinical services are provided by master's level counseling students from the Texas Wesleyan University Graduate Counseling Department. The supervisor, a clinical graduate faculty member, will supervise each case by weekly consultations with the therapist. provided include: individual counseling; marriage and family counseling; anger management; grief counseling and more. As a training facility, videotaping, audio taping and/or observations behind a one-way mirror, by video or in the therapy room by other therapists and supervisors occurs regularly as an additional benefit to the client. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call for appointment FEES: Fees are assessed on a sliding fee scale so that counseling services are affordable for every family, couple, and individual. No insurance is accepted. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Call for Information ELIGIBILITY: No restrictions HOURS: Call for hours AREA SERVED: No restrictions LENA POPE HOME 3131 Sanguinet St Fort Worth, TX 76107 (817) 255-2500 Main - Administration (817) 255-2657 Fax www.lenapopehome.org Todd Landry, Executive Director Public transportation accessible. FAMILY MATTERS DESCRIPTION: The Family Matters counseling program at Lena Pope Home provides a comprehensive array of individual, family and group counseling services for children, at-risk youth, families and adults including intake, mental health screenings and assessment. Family Matters also provides comprehensive 7
outpatient alcohol, drug and substance abuse services and treatment for adolescents and adults including intake and assessment. Counseling services include but are not limited to: preserving the family; adolescent and youth counseling; counseling for juvenile offenders, truancy, bereavement and grief; premarital, marriage and divorce; family and domestic violence; sexual assault, sexual abuse and physical abuse counseling for children and adults and other victims of crime. Anger management for children and adults. Other services include parent support groups as well as parenting skills classes. Credentialed therapists specialize in filial therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed care and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call 817-255-2652 for information about group schedules or to make an appointment FEES: Counseling fees are $100.00 an hour; diagnostic assessment is $150.00; Therapeutic groups are $50.00; psychoeducational groups are $25.00. Financial assistance may be available if family meets eligibility and funding available. LPH accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurances. ELIGIBILITY: Family Matters Counseling available to all Tarrant County residents HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00am-5:00pm (office); evening appointments may also be available, some services available to Parker and Hood County residents SITES:2 3 4 SANTA FE YOUTH SERVICES 7524 Mosier View Court #200 Fort Worth, TX 76118 (817) 492-4673 Main (817) 492-8974 Fax www.santafeyouth.org info@santafeyouth.org Virginia Hoft, Executive Director 8
Public transportation accessible. SANTA FE YOUTH SERVICES... TRAUMA RESOLUTION FOR YOUTH DESCRIPTION: Trauma Resolution for Youth (TRFY) utilizes the evidence-based Trauma Focus-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) which is recognized as one of the most effective interventions for young people displaying problems related to traumatic life experiences. Problem behaviors may include substance abuse, depression, anxiety, conduct problems, suicidal behaviors or sexualized behaviors. Goals of TRFY are to help youth develop social competencies, interpersonal trust and stress management skills as well as resolve negative feelings associated with the traumatic experience. Traumatic experiences include witnessing or being victim of violence; sudden death of family member or friend; child abuse or neglect; exposure to disasters. Sessions include individual and family sessions and are held weekly for 12-16 sessions. are provided in community site, family home or agency office whichever is best suited for youth/family. Therapist will work with the family to schedule convenient appointments. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call for information ELIGIBILITY: Females ages 12-17 who have experienced trauma HOURS: Vary - call for information LANGUAGES: Staff speaks no language other than English STRENGTHENING FAMILIES DESCRIPTION: Strengthening Families Program is a research-based program aimed at youth ages 9-16 and their families to help them learn together on how to communicate and appreciate each other. It consists of a seven week curriculum held in different locations in Tarrant County. Program helps youth and families develop 9
effective communication skills, build positive relationships with each other and appreciate the value of spending time together. Dinner is provided at each session as well as transportation and childcare for children too young to participate. Groups rotate to different locations throughout the community and are held during weekday evenings. Locations can be found on the web site (www.santafeyouth.org) INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call for more information ELIGIBILITY: Youth ages 9-16 and their families. HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm (office); 5:30pm - 8:00pm (program) THE PARENTING CENTER 2928 W Fifth St Fort Worth, TX 76107 (817) 332-6348 Main (817) 332-6399 Parenting Advice Line/PAL (817) 332-6489 Fax www.theparentingcenter.org Barbara Lamsens, Executive Director Public transportation accessible. WRAPAROUND DESCRIPTION: Wraparound is a program that helps a family handle a child's behavior, allowing a parent/guardian to work with a team of professionals and others who can provide them with support. Participants receive help finding the services their child(ren) need. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call Esther Maldonado at 817-632-5510 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: None ELIGIBILITY: Open to Tarrant County residents (excluding Fort Worth) and residents of Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto and Parker counties; children must be 0-6 years old and have serious behavioral or emotional problems 10
HOURS: Regular hours are Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm and after 5:00pm and on Saturdays if needed AREA SERVED: Tarrant county (excluding Fort Worth), Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto and Parker Counties COUNSELING SERVICES DESCRIPTION: Provides Clinical Counseling services for a wide variety of problem areas. Individual, group, couples and family counseling available. Play therapy is provided for children as young as 3 years old. Six-week anger management groups held regularly. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call Mindy Zamarripa at (817) 632-5517 FEES: Vary according to service provided; Medicaid, CHIP and some insurance accepted for counseling; Anger Management Group $120 (6 week series) ELIGIBILITY: Any child or adult needing services; services provided in Tarrant County but open to anyone HOURS: Mon - Thur 8:30am - 9:00pm, Fri 8:30am 5:00pm, Saturday mornings by appointment AREA SERVED: Tarrant and surrounding counties PAL (PARENTING ADVICE LINE) DESCRIPTION: PAL (Parenting Advice Line) is a telephone helpline for parents and caregivers that provides advice, guidance and referrals to community resources. Problems addressed include parent/child issues and parenting or co-parenting questions. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call helpline at 817-332-6399 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: None ELIGIBILITY: Open to anyone HOURS: Mon - Fri Noon - 3:00pm by phone; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.theparentingcenter.org/pal; The Parenting Center will respond to a query no later than the next business day 11
LANGUAGES: Call for information AREA SERVED: Tarrant and surrounding Counties PARENTING AND FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Parenting education and family life workshops on more than 50 different topics offered at The Parenting Center and various locations throughout the community upon request. Specialized parenting seminars include topics on communication, discipline, self-esteem, dealing with tantrums, single parenting, step parenting, internet safety, bullying and conflict resolution. Classes are available as single topics and multi-week series for more in depth learning purposes. The Parenting Center also provides online, self-paced parenting classes and the Parenting Education Program in Schools (PEPS), a free 3-hour program to teach high school students about healthy relationships. Programs are appropriate for at-risk families, single parents and teen parents, as well as professionals who wish to improve their positive parenting skills. All classes can be found at theparentingcenter.org/events-reg. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Register for a class online at www.theparentingcenter.org/events-reg or call 817-332-6348; to schedule a PEPS class, call 817-632-5521 FEES: $20 pre-registration or $30 at the door (for each class session); reduced fees and free community classes available; call for more information about the class series pricing DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: If reduced fee is requested, proof of income is required ELIGIBILITY: None HOURS: Call or visit theparentingcenter.org/events-reg for class dates and times FAMILY TRANSITIONS DESCRIPTION: Two four-hour courses designed 12
to educate parents and empower family members to make decisions regarding their family while raising children between two homes. Topics include adult issues related to divorce and children's issues related to growing up between two homes. Intensive one-on-one sessions are available to enhance communication skills and assist with parenting plans. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call 817-332-6348 to register for classes or one-on-one services FEES: Co-Parenting Essentials (four-hour class) - $40 pre-registration fee or $50 at the door; Kids First (four-hour class) - $40 pre-registration fee or $50 at the door; some insurances are accepted ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years old HOURS: Call for class hours or visit theparentingcenter.org/events-reg/ LANGUAGES: Staff speaks no language other than English AREA SERVED: Tarrant EMPOWERING FAMILIES DESCRIPTION: Empowering Families offers free marriage/relationship classes, employment and family support services that will help strengthen and stabilize relationships for singles and couples, alike. Upon entering the program, all individuals will be screened to determine any family struggles or barriers that may prevent them from accessing social services. If no barriers or struggles are identified, program participants will enroll directly into an eight-hour marriage course. Otherwise, participants will work with a case manager to develop a plan and enroll in services that address their problems before they continue to the eight-hour marriage/relationship course. With completion of the course, participants earn a certificate to receive a $60 discount of their marriage license fee. Topics in the program include communication skills, handling finances, sexuality, conflict resolution, problem solving and more. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call 817-632-5529 or go online to fill out the intake form to have a case manager contact you FEES: All services area free DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: None ELIGIBILITY: None; workshops provided in Tarrant 13
County, however residents of surrounding counties welcome to attend HOURS: Register Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm; classes typically on Saturdays from 8:30am - 5:00pm and on some Sundays AREA SERVED: Tarrant and surrounding counties TRAUMA SUPPORT SERVICES OF NORTH TEXAS - FORT WORTH 1000 Bonnie Brae Ave Fort Worth, TX 76111 210 S Cedar Ridge Dr, Ste C-100 Duncanville, TX 75116 (817) 378-7158 Main (972) 709-4904 Alternate - Information www.tssnt.org advocate@tssnt.org Greg Gerendas, Executive Director DESCRIPTION: The mission of Trauma Support of North Texas is to provide therapy and support services for survivors of trauma and their loved ones. include: personal and criminal justice advocacy; information and referral; individual, family and group therapy for trauma survivors and their families; assistance with filing for Crime Victim Compensation. INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call for appointment FEES: Crime Victim Compensation or free of charge ELIGIBILITY: Anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as: homicide, armed robbery, assault, child abuse/child sexual assault, vehicular crashes, drunk driving, domestic violence, sexual assault, suicide, etc. HOURS: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm (office); service hours are variable and flexible - call for details LANGUAGES: Phone staff speaks English; English/Spanish speaking therapists available AREA SERVED: No restrictions 14