2012-13 M.A.R.S. (Multi-Agency Referral System) Listing of Agency Participants
Agency
El Paso First
Contact Person/ Contact Information
Maritza Lopez 915-298-7198 Ext. 1071
mlopez@epfirst.com
Peak Behavioral Health
Services
Veronica Esparza
575-589-3000
Cell 915-269-2611
Intake 575-589-3000
Richard Aguelles, RMA,
cdhealth@sbcglobal.net
Community Liaison
Yolanda Canaba
915-887-3410
Christine Kruhalski
Christine.kruhalski@texasattorneygeneral.gov
Confidential Drug Testing
(CDT)
El Paso and West Texas
Suicide Prevention Coalition
Attorney General of Texas
Office
Services Provided
Texas Health Steps- Health
Insurance Coverage for
Children, Health Fairs,
Assistance with newborn
necessities, pre-natal
classes. Case managers
available for OB, Pregnant
teens, Catastrophic events
Nutrition classes
Mental Health, Substance
Abuse, Group therapy, RTC
program for 12-18 year olds
Referral Process/ Other
Provides transportation to
medical and mental health
appointments if notified of
need within 48 hours prior to
appointment, Diaper bags, and
Other services, as needed.
El Paso First Insurance
recipients.
Confidential Drug
Testing, Parent Trainings,
Educates the community
over the signs of prevention
and suicide.
Crime Services Division
provides: Career Day
Presentations, funeral
Counselor and/or Parent direct
referral
Works in conjunction with
Emergence Health network.
Referral Process open to the
public.
Will provide parenting
education. Flexible days, hours.
Will work on weekends.
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915-834-5815
Disability Rights of Texas
Isabel Olague,
Lulú Contreras
iolague@disabilityrightstx.org
915-5420585
expense coverage for
victims of crime, parenting
Sessions. “ No te Dejes”
Relationship Violence
Training, web page contains
violence prevention and
rights videos.
Assistance for parents on
preparing for ARD Meetings,
Parent Education,
Counselor, Administrator
Training
Community outreach,
Housing issues, accessibility
issues for disabled
individuals, discrimination
for disability, voting rights,
etc.
El Paso Child Guidance
Center
Michael Yeary
915-562-1999
Cell (915)276-1077
Counseling for Children and
Families, Adults.
Internships, Practicums
Emergence Health Network
Community Outreach Representative
Yesenia Gonzalez
915-887-3410 EXT: 11413
Jorge Soto , MSW
Director, El Paso Outreach Office
jsoto@mcforhope.org
915-781-0005
Crisis Assessments,
Outpatient mental health
services, Suicidal Ideation,
Family Connections
Program- Free Family
Services, Evaluations,
Assistance. Mental Health
Services. Emergency
Assistance
Parenting classes
Methodist Children’s
Home
Phone call, request for training.
Staff includes attorney and nonattorney advocates.
All services FREE
Website has extensive
information hand-outs,
referrals in both English and
Spanish.
www.disabilityrightstx.org.
Individuals and families can
qualify for reduced fees. Must
provide Medicaid card, proof of
insurance. Sliding scales for
uninsured, underinsured.
Formerly MHMR
School referrals,
Families must not have CPS
record. Must have a child in the
household from 0-14 years of
age.
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Molina Health Care
Systems
Claudia Cruz , Community Engagement
Coordinator.
915-629-3274
Alternate Representative: Claudia Cruz
STAR Runaway
Shelter
Vanessa Reyna
2116 Stevens ( Run Away Shelter location)
24 Hour Hotline
915-562-4765
First Time Offenders
Program- Teen Court
Diana Quezada
dquezada@epcounty.com
915-858-2239
GAP Program to assist
parents and grandparents.
Health Fairs, Community
Outreach training, STAR (
State of Texas Referral)
Program for Disabled
Individuals from ages 064.Work with migrant
families and children,
Community Outreach with
mascot for children.
Temporary Care for
Runaway youth (3-5 Days).
Youth Connections Program
at schools (10 Weeks)
Parental Permission
Required.
Open to students who
commit a Class C
Misdemeanor,
Mock Trial
Community Outreach,
training, Teen Court
Parent training on the
effects of Sexting.
CET- Center of
Employment Training
Betty Perez, Recruiter
Office 915-859-1070
bperez@cet2000.org
Truck Driving Prep courses,
Building Maintenance,
Carpentry, GED tutoring,
El Paso County
Rosie Baca, Service Prevention Coordinator
Youth prevention of juvenile
Works closely with SISD.
Medicaid recipients, . Different
health oriented campaigns on a
monthly basis.
$20.00 Fee verses a possible
$570.00 fee.
Court Sessions take place on
high school campuses. Parent
must be present during court
hearing.
Community Service hours
available to youth who attend
and listen to cases.
Financial Aid available. Provide
job leads after training. Will
work with Sun Metro for
transportation of students.
Students must have at least a
GED.
Presentations provided to
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Juvenile Probation
Department
Service Prevention
Initiative
mrbaca1974@yahoo.com
915-920-8527
Office 915-775-2770
Alternatives Center
For Behavioral Health
Lory Abascal, Community Relations Liaison
915-757-7999. Ext.112
lorry@alternativescentre.com
Texas Star Program
Isla Ramos, Outreach Counselor, Field
Outreach and Informing
915-629-3274
1-800- 964-2777
Municipal Clerks
Office
Iris Escalona, Juvenile Case Manager
915-546-2975
EscalonaII@elpasotexas.gov
Winchester House
Santiago Gonzalez, House Master
915-790-2232
Cenpatico STAR
Araceli Salcedo, MA, LPC
criminal record. Parenting
sessions in the evening
available, Youth Connection
Program, Self-Esteem,
communication skills,
Substance Abuse Prevention
classes.
Interview and screening
process
Mental Health , substance
abuse, family violence,
Adolescents, Intensive
Mental Health outpatient
services, Family Sessions,
STD Education, Mental
Health services for Parents,
Group therapy,
Psychological Evalutions.
Outreach for At-Risk Youth,
Assessments, Helps educate
and select health insurance
and services needed for
students and their families,
Intervention Program for
Repeat Offenders, Ages 1016, Judge referral,
Assessments. Focus on AtRisk Youth
Youth 18 and over who age
out of Foster care program.
Will provide temporary
housing, shelter and basic
services .
Training for Foster Care
elementary and Middle schools
on anti-bullying/gang
prevention and other
behavioral issues.
Free Assessment
10-14 Day Outpatient Services.
Gas reimbursement program
Work with CIS in SISD
campuses.
Medical Provider
Listings/Resources
CEU’s provided for LPC free of
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Health
Trainer Star Health/Texas Foster Care
Program
Office: 915-778-7835
Cell: 214-399-4228
asalcedo@cenpatico.com
Parents
Training for School
counselors, Administrators,
Social Workers on Trauma –
“ Trauma Informed Training”
charge.
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