Department of Rehabilitation
Practicum Sites
For Undergraduate
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Table of Contents
Abundant Grace Community Church..................................................................................3
Access Granted…………………………………………………………………….........4-5
Accessible Communities, Inc……………………………………………………………...6
Border Region MHMR……………………………………………………………………7
Buckner Children and Family Services………………………………………………. ….8
Children’s Advocacy Center of Texas……………………………………………….. ….9
Children’s Health Steps Case Management Services, Inc……………………………… 10
Catholic Social Services……………………………………………………………....... 11
CNA Insurance……………………………………………………………………….12-13
Communities in Schools…………………………………………………………………14
Cornell Corrections, Inc………………………………………………………………….15
Corvel Corporation…………………………………………………………………...16-17
Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates……………………………………………….. 18-19
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services……………………………………20
Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance………………………………………………………..21
Easter Seals………………………………………………………………………………22
Evins Regional Juvenile Center……………………………………………………........ 23
Family Crisis Center, Inc……………………………………………………………..24-25
Genex Services………………………………………………………………………...…26
Good will Industries of South Texas…………………………………………………….27
Good Samaritan………………………………………………………………………….28
Gulf Coast Trades Center………………………………………………………………..29
Heckman Alcohol and Drug Counseling………………………………………………...30
Hope Family Health Center……………………………………………………………...31
Hidalgo County Juvenile Boot Camp……………………………………………………32
López, Carlos L. {LPC, CRC}…………………………………………………………..33
Marini & Associates……………………………………………………………………..34
Methodist Mission Home………………………………………………………………..35
MHMR of Nueces County……………………………………………………………… 36
New Beginnings Behavior Health Services…………………………………………….. 37
Palmer Drug Abuse Program…………………………………………………………… 38
Pinkerman & Gonzalez Psychological Associates………………………………………39
Prisma Rehabilitative Services………………………………………………………..…40
Proyecto Azteca Young Build…………………………………………………………...41
Roper & Associates, Inc…………………………………………………………………42
Ruth B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center……………………………………………………. 43
South Texas Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse………………………………………. 44
Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired………………………………………. 45
Valley Aids Council……………………………………………………………………. 46
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Abundant Grace
Pastor Jim Vinita invites students to volunteer and fulfill their
internship with Abundant Grace Community Church. Abundant
Grace Community Church offers family, Individual and Group
Counseling services for the community. The counselor on staff is
Brian Dutremaine who is a Licensed Professional Counselor,
licensed chemical dependency counselor, registered play therapist,
national certified counselor, national certified school counselor,
and a licensed clinical pastoral counselor, and a doctorate degree in
Christian Marriage and Family Therapy.
Services provided include:
Drug addictions
Anxiety
Disability adjustment
Mental disorders
Child play therapy
Relational issues
Pre-marriage
Alcoholism
Crisis intervention
Domestic violence
Divorce recovery
Contact Us:
http://www.abundant-grace.com/
Contact: Jim Vinita, Pastor or Brian Dutremaine
Address: 2110 S. McColl Rd. Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: (956) 381-4394
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Access Granted
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Access Granted
Contact: Hector Requenez
1115 S. McColl Road
Edinburg, TX 78539
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Accessible
Communities, Inc
The DBTAC National Network of ADA
Centers is comprised of 10 regional
centers that provide information,
training and technical assistance on the
Americans with Disabilities Act. The
centers are funded by the National
Institute on Disability and
Rehabilitation Research under the U.S.
Department of Education.
1537 7th St.
Corpus Christi, TX
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Border Region MHMR
Mission
Border Region MHMR Community Center will provide treatment services
to consumers that increase their independence and quality of life.
Vision
Border Region MHMR will be the leader in the provision of quality and cost
effective Mental Health Retardation services that maximizes each person’s
potential.
Adult Mental Health
All clients of Border Region MHMR Community Center are afforded all the
rights, benefits, responsibilities and privileges guaranteed by the United
States Constitution and the laws of the State of Texas, unless those rights
have been restricted by specific provisions of the law.
Services Provided
Case Management
Family Education & Training
Client and Family Support
School Intervention
Psychiatric Evaluations
In-Home Intervention
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Crisis Intervention
Skills training
Family Support Group
Counseling
Family Partner
Website: http://www.borderregion.org/
Contact
Starr County
Rio Grande City
600 N. Garza 78582
Main Office (956) 487-3748
TTY (956) 487-2635
Toll Free Crisis Hotline: 1-800-687-4240
Contact: Daniel Casteon Director
1500 Pappas St. Laredo, TX 78041
(956)794-3000
Contact:
101 1st Amada St
Zapata, TX 78076
Contact: 108 E. Amada St.
Hebbroville, TX 78583
(361) 527-5771
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Case Management Services - This program offers clients access to supportive social services
available in the community. Client assistance, parent-education classes, individual therapy, educational support
groups and summer youth activities are many of the services provided. (Family/Life Education)
Counseling Center - Licensed professional therapists provide community-based counseling services to
children, adolescents, families or groups experiencing emotional, behavioral or relational problems. (Counseling)
Rio Grande Valley
Colonias Community Centers
Residential Group Care
STAR (Services To At-Risk youth)
http://www.bucknerchildren.org/beaumont/index.asp
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Mission:
The mission of the Center for Child Protection is to lessen the emotional trauma to children during the
investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases, and to improve the system’s response to child abuse
by uniting the efforts of public agencies as well as enlisting community support. The best interest of the
child is always the first concern. The Center provides a homelike, child-centered environment where
children who have reported abuse and their protective caregivers can go for evaluation, crisis
intervention, evidence gathering, and counseling. The Center is a non-profit organization, and all the
services are provided free of charge.
The Center for Child Protection, Travis County District Attorney's Office, Department of Family and
Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Austin Police Department, Travis County Sheriff's Office,
and the Austin Children's Hospital form the Child Protection Team. Children referred directly to the
Center by law enforcement or CPS begin the investigation process with a forensic interview. Children
come to the Center as a result of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, and witnessing a violent crime.
The Center provides crisis intervention, counseling, and an educational process that enables each child
and their family to begin to recover from their trauma.
Services offered at the Center for Child Protection include:
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Play Therapy
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Protective Parenting and Support Group
Parent Education Program
Emergency Funds
Case Management
Court School
Information and Referral
Sib-Care
Interns
Graduate and/or undergraduate students may participate in a variety of program tasks and
responsibilities from clinical direct service to public relations/marketing and administrative support.
You can make a difference in the life of a child by giving your time and talent.
Many volunteer opportunities exist and they can be customized for individuals and groups.
Contact Us
http://www.cactx.org/find_local_cacs_b.html
Brownsville
Monica’s House
Contact: Mary Uribe (Forensic Interviewer)
P.O. Box 5418
Brownsville, TX 78523-5814
Phone: (956) 986-2770
Fax: (956) 986-2708
Maggie’s House (Undergrad)
Contact: Dee Romero (Program Manager)
San Benito, TX
Phone: (956) 361-3313
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The Case Management Department is available to help you and your families cope with
the problems and stress that often accompany illness or hospitalization. Professional case
managers provide support and guidance in dealing with an illness or treatment. They are
experienced in working with community agencies, including extended care facilities that
you may need following discharge from the hospital.
The ECI Library collection contains a wealth of information on all aspects of early
childhood intervention. Housed at the Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Audio Visual Library, 1111 North Loop Blvd., Austin, Texas 78756, the collection is
available to any resident of Texas.
The ECI Library collection includes books, video tapes, journals that address all aspects
of:
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Early childhood intervention
Disabilities and developmental delays
Families and siblings
Assessment and evaluation (including tools and kits)
Advocacy
Child development
Laws and legislation affecting children with disabilities and developmental
delays.
In addition, all ECI library users will have access to the materials in DSHS's Medical and
Research Library, the Audio Visual Library and the Rehabilitation Services Library
collections. Upon request, the Medical and Research librarian is also able to do reference
database searches on specific topics of interest.
Materials can be checked out by any Texas resident. Read more about borrowing
materials from the DSHS Audio Visual Library.
ECI and DSHS Library Services also collaborate to produce Library Matters. This
publication provides readers with a listing of articles, books, videos and journals on a
particular subject, for example, seizure disorder, Down syndrome, Autism, infant mental
health and behavioral issues.
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CATHOLIC
CATHOLIC SOCIAL
SERVICES
Catholic Charities agencies strengthen their communities by empowering the people within
them. They help families and individuals overcome tragedy, poverty, and other life challenges.
Every agency is unique. They share a common goal of providing the services and programs that
their particular community needs the most. Over 220,000 compassionate volunteers, staff, and
board members comprise the driving force behind the Catholic Charities network. Their
commitment goes beyond meeting peoples' daily needs. They build hopeful futures by helping
people take control of their lives.
Local Catholic Charities agencies determine the best ways to respond to local needs. The
programs provided by Catholic Charities agencies themselves are as dynamic and diverse as the
communities they serve. Here are some examples of how Catholic Charities agencies benefit
local communities:
- meeting basic daily needs
Disaster relief, food banks, shelters, financial assistance
Emergency services
- helping people improve their life conditions
Elderly care, youth counseling, health services, refugee resettlement
Individuals and families
- supporting and organizing communities
Youth camps, community centers, affordable low-income housing
Community building
With the help of millions of donors and volunteers, Catholic Charities agencies offer services
ranging from soup kitchens for people in need, to after-school programs for at-risk children.
Opportunities
Want to use your talents to make a difference? Catholic Charities has opportunities for
candidates who share our desire to help others. View all job postings, or search for a specific
position in our jobs database.
Volunteering Opportunities
Share a rewarding experience as a Catholic Charities agency volunteer. Thousands of individuals
nationwide generously give their time to supporting our mission. The benefits-from a child's smile
to a thankful family-are as numerous as they are priceless.
Contact Us
http://www.cdob.org/charities
San Juan
Contact: Sr. Norma Pimentel, MJ, LPC (Director of Catholic Social Services)
700 N. Virgen de San Juan Blvd.
San Juan, TX 78589
Phone: (956) 702-4088
Fax: (956) 784-509
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COUNSELORS
Licensed mental healthcare professionals may be eligible for professional liability
insurance coverage offered by CNA HealthPro exclusively through Aon Affinity
Insurance Services using the brand name Healthcare Providers Service
Organization (HPSO). This program, endorsed by the American Counseling
Association, protects the interests of individual counseling professionals for
covered claims arising from their professional practice. License protection
coverage and deposition representation are examples of additional coverage
extensions provided in this program.
This program is available on an admitted basis in all states. Coverage is typically
sold directly to the counselor or mental healthcare professional. Coverage is also
available for counselor students.
For more information, contact Healthcare Providers Service Organization at (800)
982-9491 or visit http://www.hpso.com/counselor.
Allied Healthcare Facilities
In lieu of modifying our physician and hospital products to meet the insurance
needs of
Allied healthcare facilities, CNA HealthPro designs coverage tailored to the
unique risks
Faced by specialized providers; Working with more than 50 current rating
categories, our
Underwriters help our allied healthcare clients manage the range of exposures
associated
With widely varied services and a diverse patient population; Below is a partial
listing of
The types of organizations we insure.
Select CNA HealthPro and gain a partner that works with you to achieve
practical, customized
Risk solutions
Potential Insured’s
Care and visiting nurse associations
- Ambulatory healthcare facilities,
- Hospice services
Without physician exposure
- Laboratory facilities providing
- Cancer treatment centers
routine
- Community health centers
Chemical testing
- Dialysis centers
- Lithotripsy centers
- Health departments
- Mental health facilities providing
- Home health services, including
Outpatient counseling
Homemaker/companion, skilled
- Pharmacies
medical
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- Radiology services, including CT
scans,
MRI facilities, non-invasive
radiological
services, PET scans and X-ray labs
- Rehabilitation services,
including trauma
Rehabilitation and occupational,
physical
And speech therapy
- Schools, including dental,
optometry and
Allied medical health professional
- Student health centers
- Substance abuse counseling
centers
Contact:
BROWNSVILLE
78520 NEWTEK INSURANCE AGENCY LLC
SUITE H3-A, ROOM 220 , 301 MEXICO BLVD.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Phone: (866) 380-7007
Fax: (866) 648-0916
MCALLEN 78501 HILB ROGAL & HOBBS OF MCALLEN INC
1400 N MCCOLL RD, STE 105 , PO DRAWER 3785 (78502)
MCALLEN, TX 78501
Phone: (956) 682-9423
Fax: (956) 687-1286
HARLINGEN
78551
SHEPARD WALTON KING INS. GROUP
1906 B EAST TYLER , P.O. BOX 1830
HARLINGEN, TX 78551
Phone: (956) 423-8755
Fax: (956) 428-0730
http://www.cna.com/cnaeportal/eportal/site/cna
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Mission Statement
The mission of communities in schools of Texas is to help young people stay in
school, successfully learn and prepare for life by coordinating the connection of
needed community resources in the school setting.
Description
CIS connects school with the resources students need most. Young people receive
services on their elementary, middle and secondary school campuses. This means
growing numbers of at-risk children benefit from: *Supportive guidance and
counseling. *Health and human services coordination. *Parental and family
involvement. *Pre-employment/employment training and services. *Enrichment
activities and experiences. *Educational enhancement. CIS of Texas, which serves
more than 238,000 students yearly, is administered by the Texas Department of
Protective and Regulatory Services. Also, CIS of Texas is an integral part of
communities in schools, inc., the nation's largest stay-in-school network. In Texas,
CIS has 25 local programs serving over 400 campuses. Each local CIS program
links educators, employers, government agencies, law enforcement and community
organizations in partnership for at-risk youth. This multi-disciplinary approach
improves attendance, academic performance and behavior. Most notably, it lowers
the school dropout rate.
http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org18791.jsp
Contact
Address
Contact
Phone
Fax
Interest Area
3700 N. 10th Street, Suite 270, McAllen, Tx 78501
David "Gus" Kennedy
(956) 630-0016
(956) 630-0019
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy, Hunger
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Introduction
Mid Valley House has been contracted by the Federal Bureau of Prisons to operate as a Community
Corrections Center since December 18, 1998. Mid Valley House maintains an experienced, well trained
professional staff and takes pride in the quality of pre-released residential services provided at the center.
Referrals to the Mid Valley Center are accepted from the Federal Bureau of Prisons institutional division,
as well as the United States Probation and Pre-Trial Offices. Services include supervision needs as well
as various released-planned components. The center provides the Federal Courts additional sentencing
options for short-term sentencing (12 months or less) of offenders appropriate for community-based
program services.
As a Correctional Systems, Inc. facility, Mid Valley House is held to the highest standard of excellence in
providing operations and management services to both the public and private corrections field.
Program Components
Residents who receive services through the Mid Valley House are classified into on of three components:
Pre-Released Component – transitions the resident from an institutional setting to the community, or as
a program resource while under supervision.
Community Corrections Component – residents are in the Community Corrections Center as a punitive
sanction. Conditions are more restrictive than the pre-release component.
Home Confinement – clients are allowed to reside at home and work at gainful employment while
continuing their official detention status at Mid Valley House.
Resources Provided to Residents
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Substance Abuse Counseling and
Education
Employment and Vocational Counseling
Financial Management (Budget
Planning, etc.)
Life Skills Training
Random Urinalysis Testing
Referrals to Community Social Service
Contact Us
http://www.crxs.com
Mid Valley House
Contact: Homer Serna (Assistant Director)
402 W. Chapin Road
Edinburg, Texas 78541
Phone: (956) 383-0663
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Internship is provisional on availability of appropriate site supervisor.
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Disability Management
The challenge for employers is to thoughtfully structure compensation and indemnity programs in
an atmosphere of concern for employees while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Integrated
Disability Management is the key to merging these seemingly incompatible goals.
CorVel's Integrated Disabilit y Management Pro grams offer a continuum of services for short
and long term disability coverage’s that advocate an employee's early return to work.
Combining CorVel's Integrated Disability
Services Include:
Management Program with our Group Health
Services allows employers to provide a
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Absence Reporting
complete 24 -hour healthcare management
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Disability Evaluations
solution.
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Independent Medical Exams
Group Health
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Medical Case Management
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Return to W ork Coordination
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Integrated Reporting
Employee health benefit programs demand
broad, flexible provider choice with assisted
access to the healthcare system. CorVel's
healthcare management programs deliver
Features:
choice, access and results for your
employees while containing costs.
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Absence precertification program
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Early assessment of disability claims
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Certification of disability lengths
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Review of medical treatment plans
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Channeling to preferred providers
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Identification of work re strictions
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Administration of STD claims
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Outcome reporting and analysis
CorVel's Group Health Program includes a
continuum of services designed to control
healthcare expenditures while advocating
quality care for employees.
Our healthcare management services
include:
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National Preferred Provider
Organization
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Utilization Management
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Assure appropriate healthcare usage
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Case Management
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Ensure consistent care management
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Out of Network Hospital Bill Review
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Reporting
Contact:
San Antonio, TX
Features:
901 NE Loop 410
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Over 750,000 participating providers
Suite 500
nationwide
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-824-5052 Phone
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Timely, accurate bill reprising
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Nationally accredited utilization
Houston, TX
1770 St. James Place
management program
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Suite 215
More than 1,200 credentialed case
Houston, TX 77056
managers
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713-977-8880 Phone
Coordination with Disability
713-977-0229 Fax
Management programs
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Advanced communications and
http://www.corvel.com/
information systems
Benefits:
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Access to Medical, Dental, Pharmacy
and Vision care providers
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Reduce cost of care
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Deer Oaks offers a multidisciplinary team of trained psychologists, social workers,
psychological associates, psychiatric nurses, and licensed professional counselors
trained to assist employees with behavioral health difficulties. Some of the potential
benefits of an EAP include:
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Enhance the productivity of
employees and the company
Decrease absenteeism, turnover,
and workplace conflicts
Enhance the level of morale and
well-being of employees
Arrive at workplace changes
which are in the company's and
the employee's best interests
Provide a source of support,
training, information, and
appropriate referrals to assist
employees in managing their
stress more adaptively
Reduce unnecessary utilization
of health benefits, thereby
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reducing overall health care costs
for the employer and employee
Depression
Anxiety
Interpersonal, Familial, or
Marital Conflicts
Grief: Death and Dying
ADHD and Conduct Problems
Substance Abuse
Stress Management
Caring for an Elderly Parent
Parent Training
Trauma: Abuse / Neglect
Domestic Violence
Financial, Health, or Legal
Difficulties
care, customer service and clinical
coordination. Services are provided on-site
at nursing facilities, hospitals and assisted
living facilities.
Deer Oaks Geropsychology Services
The Deer Oaks Geropsychology Services
provide psychological and behavioral
rehabilitation services to residents of longterm and other inpatient care facilities. Deer
Oaks offers a unique commitment to
the senior adult and disabled adult
populations. The many years of experience,
ongoing education, internal workshops, and
shared knowledge result in a service
delivery system that is superior in quality
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Services Provided On-Site at Facilities
Deer Oaks Geropsychology Services
employs doctoral-level licensed
psychologists as well as licensed master’s
level social workers and professional
counselors who provide a wide variety of
psychological services for individuals
residing in long-term care and assisted living
facilities.
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Psychological Evaluation &
Assessment
Care planning with facility staff,
physicians, and family members
Behavior Management
Individual, Group & Family Therapy
Therapy with Spanish-Speaking
Clinicians
Staff training and in services
Contact:
Phone: (210) 615-8880
Toll-Free: 1-800-396-2467
Fax: (210) 615-0501
Address: 7272 Wurzbach Rd., Suite
601 San Antonio TX, 78240-4803
http://www.deeroaks.com/
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Work–related services are based on individual needs and
may include a variety of services.
Our Vision is: A Texas where people with disabilities and
families with children who have developmental delays
enjoy the same opportunities as other Texans to pursue
independent and productive lives.
Division for Blind: is designed for adults whose visual
condition limits their ability to begin or continue work. As
part of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program, the Division
for Blind Services has services for individuals who are
blind.
Our Mission is: To work in partnership with Texans with
disabilities and families with children who have
developmental delays to improve the quality of their lives
and to enable their full participation in society.
About Our Programs
The Blind Children's Vocational Discovery and
Development Program: assists children who are blind
and visually impaired to develop their individual potential.
Emphasis is on restoring vision, reducing dependency, and
preparing for vocational success.
General Vocational Rehabilitation: The VR–General
program, a state–federal partnership since 1929, helps
eligible Texans with disabilities overcome vocational
limitations and enables them to prepare for, find, and keep
jobs. Together, a consumer and a counselor determine the
type of employment the consumer desires and can achieve.
Deaf and Hard of hearing Services: To provide services
to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, the Office
for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) contracts
with community–based organizations that provide
communication access services to remove barriers between
individuals needing services and the service provider
comprehensive medical rehabilitation, outpatient
rehabilitation services, and post–acute brain injury
rehabilitation services.
Independent Living Rehabilitation Program:
assists adults who are blind or visually impaired to
learn adaptive skills to continue to live independently
with vision loss.
Transition Program: is part of our Vocational
Rehabilitation services, provides educational and
career guidance for adolescents and young adults.
Independent Living Services-General: The
Independent Living (IL) Services–General and
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) provide an
array of services promoting increased self–sufficiency
and enhanced quality of life for persons with
significant disabilities.
Early Childhood Intervention Services: ECI is a
statewide program for families with children, birth to
three, with disabilities and developmental delays. ECI
supports families to help their children reach their
potential through developmental services. Services are
provided by a variety of local agencies and
organizations across Texas.
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services: was
developed for people with traumatic brain injury and
traumatic spinal cord injury, include inpatient
Contact:
BROWNSVILLE FIELD OFFICE
3505 BOCA CHICA BLVD SUITE 251
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
(956) 544-8920/ (956) 544-8930
MCALLEN FIELD OFFICE
1130 PECAN ST MCALLEN, TX 78501
(800) 392-9159
(956) 661-5480
(956) 661-5496
DARS Division for Blind Services- Hidalgo county
801 E Nolana Loop, Suite 115
McAllen, Texas 78504
(956) 971-9419 or (800) 687-7037
http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dbs/index.shtml
Leigh Ann Candlar (Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services)
4800 N. Lamar Blvd., 3rd Floor
Austin, Texas 78756
Phone: (800) 628-5115
Email: DARS.Inquiries@dars.state.tx.us
DARS Division for Blind Services (Harlingen)
Contact: Ralph Rangel
1812 W Jefferson Avenue
Harlingen, Texas 78550
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(956) 423-9411 or (800) 687-7025
http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dbs/index.shtml
Outpatient: Kids Korner
Our Vision
We are a rapidly growing and diversified medical center distinguished by physician ownership
and commitment to the highest quality patient care.
Our Mission
Our mission at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance is to maintain and operate a state-of-the-art
hospital dedicated to the provision of quality, compassionate and cost-effective patient care. In
addition, we are cultivating a patients-first approach to enhance the clinical quality of the care
we provide, and to improve all of the lives we touch and the communities we serve in the Rio
Grande Valley.
Our Facilities
Since opening its doors in 1997, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance has consistently been a health
care innovator. Beginning as an outpatient surgical center, the hospital has grown into a
complete acute care facility. Today, the hospital has 180 beds and provides a full range of
medical and surgical services. Doctors Hospital at Renaissance also has four freestanding
Imaging Centers located throughout the Rio Grande Valley: a Wound Care Center at
Renaissance, an Acute care Rehabilitation Hospital that specializes in treatments of stroke,
brain and spinal cord injuries, and neurological disorders. In June 2006, we broke ground for
our 105-bed Woman's Hospital at Renaissance.
Contact: (956)682-2621
http://www.dhr-rgv.com
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EASTER
SEALS
Providing Services for People with Disabilities and Their Families
Children and adults with disabilities and special needs find highest-quality services designed to meet their
individual needs when they come to an Easter Seals East Texas facility. Teams of therapists, teachers
and other health professionals help each person overcome obstacles to independence and reach his or
her personal goals. Easter Seals also includes families as active members of any therapy program, and
offers the support families need.
Medical Rehabilitation: Promoting Independence and Quality of Life
Whether through a birth condition, injury or illness, or because of functional limitations experienced in
aging, Easter Seals East Texas' medical rehabilitation services -- including physical therapy, occupational
therapy, speech-hearing therapy and early intervention -- are the first step toward helping people with
disabilities gain greater independence.
In-Home Assisted Living
Temple Memorial Rehabilitation Center in Texarkana, Texas provides in-home assisted living services
called the Caregiver Program. The Caregiver Program's mission is to provide assistance and respite care
to individuals and their families who are unable to perform all or part of daily living activities due to a
variety of conditions.
Services provided by Easter Seals Rio Grande Valley, Texas:
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Inclusive Childcare
Medical Rehabilitation
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Professional Development
Support Groups
The Family Crisis Center is a corporation organized to provide temporary shelter and sustenance for
women and their children in times of domestic crisis; to provide educational and counseling services for
victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and victims’ families; and to undertake all lawful activities
for the protection and assistance of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence; and to educate the
community on these issues.
Contact Us
www.rgv.easterseals.com
Contact: Rochel Servantes (Director)
1217 Houston Street
McAllen, TX 78501
Phone: (956) 631-9171
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Evins Regional
Juvenile Center
Texas Youth Commission
create success plans for returning to their
communities.
The Evins Regional Juvenile Center is a
facility of the Texas Youth Commission, the
agency charged with administering the
state's correctional facilities for delinquent
youth. This fenced high-security facility has
a bed capacity of 240 and serves a male
population, typically between the ages of 15
to 20.
The ABCs of Resocialization©
Each phase of the Resocialization© program
has specific individualized objectives for
Academic/Workforce Development, daily
Behavior while at TYC, and Correctional
Therapy that a youth must achieve prior to
advancing to the next phase. Youth are
assessed monthly in each ABC area and
progress as they complete specific
objectives in accordance with their abilities.
Only through compliance with program rules
and completion of the Resocialization©
phases may a youth earn rewards and
privileges. Youth begin on phase A-0, B-0,
C-0 and are eligible for parole when they
reach phase A-4, B-4, C-4 and complete
their minimum lengths of stay. While on
parole, youth are assessed for completion of
parole phase objectives in each area. The
Resocialization program emphasizes
personal responsibility for behavior, selfcontrol, academic achievement according to
ability, vocational and social skills
development, and restitution to victims and
the community.
The main focus at Evins Regional Juvenile
Center is on public protection - through
rehabilitation. The agency's correctional
therapy program is called "Re-socialization."
Through this program, the youth participate
in a highly structured 16-hour day schedule
that emphasizes correctional therapy,
discipline training, work, and education.
Through the facility's Recreation
Department, ERJC sponsors a youth
baseball program. The ERJC Diamondbacks
compete against area high school baseball
teams.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Services
Accountability and
Rehabilitation through
Resocialization©
Contact Us
http://www.tyc.state.tx.us/programs/evins/index.
html
The core element of all TYC treatment
programs is a comprehensive rehabilitation
program called Resocialization©. TYC
designed and implemented this nationally
recognized program in 1995 to enhance
personal accountability of delinquent youth
and to give them the tools to become
productive citizens. As youth advance
through the different program phases, they
learn to take responsibility for their actions
and reject justification for continued
delinquency. They develop skills that will
enable them to make socially constructive
future choices. The program requires youth
to examine their life stories, identify thinking
errors used to excuse or justify antisocial
behaviors, learn the components of offense
cycles, understand the choices that led them
to commit criminal acts, develop victim
empathy, embrace appropriate values, and
Edinburg
Contact: Fidel Garcia (Community Relations Coordinator)
3801 East Monte Cristo Road
Edinburg, Texas 78541
Phone: (956) 289-5500 ext. 5501
Fax: (956) 381-1425
E-Mail: erjc@tyc.state.tx.us
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Victims of Sexual Assault in
Northern Cameron and Willacy
Counties
Help for Families Experiencing
Domestic Violence and Victims
of Sexual Assault
Established in 1981 by volunteers, the Family
Crisis Center provides services to battered
women, their children, and victims of sexual
assault. It also provides extensive educational
and violence prevention programs in Cameron
and Willacy counties. A 10 member Board of
Directors governs the organization, setting
policy and being responsible for the financial
solvency of the organization. The board meets
monthly and employs and supervises the
Executive Director. Currently there are 21 full
time staff members and volunteers who perform
duties and provide services, which benefit the
clients.
Services include:
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24 Hour Hotline
Hospital accompaniment
Accompaniment to police interviews
and court proceedings
Follow up counseling for victims and
their families
Support groups for survivors of
rape/incest, marital rape victims,
abused children and teens
Educational programs for schools,
community and professional groups
Services provided by the Family Crisis Center are
based upon the philosophy that women are
victimized by rape and battering primarily as a
result of their status as women. Every woman in
our society shares the potential to be battered
or raped. Women do not ask to be victimized,
women do not provoke victimization. Women
are trapped into their victim status by a society
that allows them only limited access to the job
market, restricts their physical autonomy, and
provides them minimal protection under the law
while maximizing protection for the perpetrator
of these crimes.
Victims of Family Violence in
Northern Cameron County and all
of Willacy County.
Services include:
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24 Hour Hotline
Transportation to a safe place
Shelter for battered women and
children
Counseling for abused women and
children
Medical and legal referrals if necessary
Advocacy with law enforcement and
the legal system
Support groups for resident and nonresident battered women
Therapeutic play programs for children
from violent homes
Prevention presentations for students
Educational programs for
community/professional groups
In keeping with the philosophy that raped or
battered women are abused against their will,
the Family Crisis Center employs a method of
assistance called peer counseling. The Family
Crisis Center believes their clients need
someone who will listen to them and believe
them that they do not need a psychologist. In
this way, we encourage women to use their own
strengths to trust their ability to solve their own
problems. Society too often communicates to
women that they must rely on others to control
their lives: a father, a boyfriend, or a husband.
We do not want to be another source of
coercive power; our goal is to help women help
themselves. There are always exceptions: as a
result of repeated victimization’s or other
mental health issues sometimes referrals must
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be made to mental health facilities for
evaluation for medication or therapy.
Educational programs dealing with the dynamics
of family violence and sexual assault as well as
information about the Family Crisis Center’s
services are presented to civic organizations,
church groups and professionals in appropriate
service areas. Abuse prevention programs are
also presented to all aged students, elementary
schools through college.
The Family Crisis Center sexual assault program
is all of Cameron and Willacy counties. Services
for battered adults and their children include: a
24 hour hotline, accompaniment to the hospital,
accompaniment to police interviews, and court
proceedings, follow-up counseling for victims
and their families, support groups and outreach
services to Willacy county and Southern
Cameron county with an office in Brownsville
with full time staff to cover that area.
In addition to these client-centered and
educational services, the staff trains new
volunteers in Harlingen and Brownsville to
perform publicity, fundraising and clerical
duties.
http://www.familycrisisctr.org/
Family Crisis Center
1602 W. Harrison, Suite C
Harlingen, Texas 78550
(956) 423-9305 - (956) 423-9306
514 S. "E" Street
Harlingen, TX 78550
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Genex Services
Case Management
From early telephonic intervention through field and vocational
interventions, our highly credentialed and experienced GENEX Case
Management staff aggressively and professionally manages each case
through to its optimal medical and vocational outcome.
All of our Medical Case Managers hold RN licensure, and many hold
Master’s or Bachelor’s degrees in Nursing. Most of them are certified in
case management, holding the designation of Certified Case Manager
(CCM), Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), Certified
Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and/or Certified Registered
Rehabilitation Nurse (CRRN), with additional certifications in related
fields and clinical specialties.
Many of our Vocational Case Managers hold Master’s degrees in counseling
and rehabilitation, which enables them to provide appropriate services in
most jurisdictions. In addition, many have other certifications in related
fields, including: Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC); Certified
Disability Management Specialist (CDMS); Licensed Rehabilitation
Counselor (LRC); American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE); and
Certified Case Manager (CCM).
GENEX believes in the same case management philosophy as the Case
Management Society of America (CMSA):
Case Management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning,
facilitation and advocacy for options and services to meet an
individual’s health needs through communication and available
resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes.
Additionally, GENEX follows URAC Case Management Standards as well as
CMSA Standards of Practice. All of our professional staff are bound by the
standards and ethics of the certifications they hold (i.e. CCM, CDMS,
CRC), and our quality assurance programs reflect these standards.
http://www.genexservices.com/
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Goodwill Industries is all about people working.
We are one of the world’s largest nonprofit providers of education, training, and career services for people with
disadvantages, such as welfare dependency, homelessness, and lack of education or work experience, as well as
those with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Last year, local Goodwill’s collectively provided employment
and training services to more than 720,000 individuals. We believe that work has the power to transform lives by
building self-confidence, independence, creativity, trust and friendships. Everyone deserves a chance to have these.
Goodwill provides that chance.
Goodwill is a highly diverse company that works hard to provide people with disabilities and other barriers to
employment a stable, well-structured launching pad to a fruitful and flourishing work career. We also strive to offer
costumer service throughout our agency that is second to none. We value you (the customer/client) and your
thoughts and are delighted to see you have an interest in Goodwill.
Vocational Evaluation: Assessments done to determine abilities, aptitudes, and interests.
Work Adjustment Training: Training designed to address work behaviors, motivation, self-reliance, work
tolerance, and good work practices.
Career Solutions: Personal interview and goal setting, career exploration, and individual program services.
Career Development: Personal interview and goal setting, career exploration, and individual program services.
Life Skills Training Classes: Instruction in personal and social behaviors and daily life skills.
Job Skills/Job Experience: On-the-job training, vocational communication services, counseling and guidance and
skills development.
Job Readiness/Job Quest: Training in job seeking skills such as conducting a job search, filling in applications,
resume development, and interviewing skills.
Job Placement: Services designed to result in employment.
Job Coaching: On-site job training to assist with adaptation, specific skills, and adjustment to employment
Supported Employment: Competitive work in an integrated setting with on-going for individuals with severe
disabilities
Sheltered Workshop: Task oriented jobs or productive individuals with severe disabilities who are not ready for
competitive employment.
Contact Us
http://goodwillsouthtexas.com/
Contact: Juan Montemayor (Director of
WorkForce Dev.)
101 E. Expressway 83
Pharr, Texas 78539
Phone: (956) 702-4404
Contact: Roxanne Rivas (Case Manager)
101 E. Expressways 83
Pharr, Texas 78539
Phone: (956) 702-4404
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Three departments that serve over 9,000 clients annually: Childcare, Youth and Senior/Adult.
Childcare Services offers comprehensive, nationally accredited (NAEYC) daycare for children ages 6-weeks to 6
years and provides children a place to grow into healthy, intelligent contributing members of the community. The
curriculum includes the promotion of their physical, social, emotional creative, cognitive and language development.
Services include full day, after school and vacation care and special features. (200 Children are served annually)
Youth Services provides low income, at-risk youth, ages 6 – 18 years, the opportunity to develop personal and
social responsibility and acquire essential life skills. Services include employment training, educational
enhancement, literary arts, college preparation, peer mentoring and leadership development and supervised
recreation in safe, caring environment. (2,000 Youth are served annually in San Antonio & 6,000 Youth are served in
Starr, Hidalgo and Willacy Counties.)
Senior & Adult Services serves as a neighborhood resource and offer adults the opportunity to enhance
employability, self-sufficiency and strengthen family life. The Senior Center serves as a senior nutrition site, offering
hot, nutritious lunches Monday-Friday, and provides senior adults the opportunity for life-long learning and a venue to
develop and maintain social support networks, thereby reducing social isolation and improving their quality of life.
(800 Seniors and Adults are served annually)
Family therapy
Helping a child or teenager having emotional or behavioral problems is often best done with the whole family working
together with a mental health therapist. Family therapy sessions may include parents, siblings and other significant
people in the child’s life.
Mental health services overview
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Asian Counseling Services
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Psychiatric services
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Case management services
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Puyallup Valley Institute (PVI)
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Child and adolescent services
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Sexual Minority Counseling
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Domestic violence treatment
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Older Adult Services
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Pacific Employee Assistance
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Support groups
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Family therapy
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Online resources for mental health
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Group therapy
Contact Us
http://www.goodsamaritancommunityservices.org/valleysites.html
Edinburg WorkForce Center
Contact: Rey Torres (Director)
2719 West University Center
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Edinburg, Texas 78539
Phone: (956) 380-0008
Our Mission...
The Gulf Coast Trade Center is in the human development business.
Specifically, the Center promotes the social economic independence of
disadvantaged youth, 16 through 18 years of age who are adjudicated and
at risk of lifelong dependency. The mission is to serve the needs of primary
consumers with superior, cost ̵ effective services that achieve maximum
results. Positive target goals include productive employment, zero
recidivism, division of dependence on publicly supported services and
successful participation as a member of a family and community.
Primary consumers served include adjudicated youth and their
families. Secondary consumers include donor constituency, Juvenile
Probation Departments, the Texas Youth Commission, Texas Education
Agency, Local Workforce Boards, and the Texas Department of Family and
Protective Services.
The mission is achieved through both a campus and community
based service delivery system that provides assessment, vocational skills
training, remedial education, GED preparation, recreational challenge
program, independent living skills training, substance abuse services,
casework and peer group counseling, work experience and job
placement.
Contact:
956-428-6040
956-661-8881
3515 W. Alberta Road
Edinburg, TX 78539
http://www.gctc.us/mission.htm
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HECKMAN ALCOHOL DRUG & MENTAL
HEALTH COUNSELING
David Heckman has a masters in education, is a Licensed
Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemically Dependency
Counselor. David is an advanced addiction counselor who is
also a certified anger resolution counselor. David is a private
practitioner. He works with individuals’ ages 8 years - Adult.
Contact Us
Contact: David Heckman
1418 Beech Ave, McAllen, TX
Phone: (956) 683-1117
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Hope Family
Health Center
Vision Statement
The vision of the Hope Family Health Center is to serve the sick and the poor by providing holistic, family centered, health care services in an
environment that fosters personal dignity and responsibility.
Mission Statement
Hope Family Health Center provides quality, holistic medical and mental health services and education. These services aim to strengthen
families, foster personal dignity and empower each person to take responsibility for his or her own well-being.
Hope Family Health Center is dedicated to providing these services in an open and accepting
atmosphere, to persons living in the Lower Rio Grande Valley who are without access to health care.
We provide care for persons without regard to religious affiliation or beliefs, race, national origin, age,
sexual orientation, or disabilities for which we have the capacity to provide services. We affirm the cultural
diversity among those we serve.
Who qualifies?
Persons with are without access to care such as private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or Texas CHIP.
In order to fully qualify for medical and mental health services, persons must fall below 200% of the
Federal Poverty Level.
Is there a cost for services?
No. Consultations are free; however, a donation of $10 to $5 is strongly encouraged.
What is the patient’s responsibility?
Laboratory testing and diagnostic testing is the responsibility of the patient. Hope Family Health Center
will however work at creating affiliations with local laboratories and testing centers in order to provide
patients with low cost options for treatment.
Who provides these services?
Services, to adults and children, are provided by dedicated and qualified VOLUNTEER medical and
mental health professionals as well as student interns from the University of Texas Pan American from
such departments as Social Work, Physician Assistant Studies, Dietetic & Nutrition Studies, Nursing,
Occupational Therapy, and the Pharmacology Cooperative Program.
Contact Us
http://www.hopefamilyhealthcenter.org/index.asp
HOPE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
Contact: Anna Barrera (Executive Director)
2332 W. Jordan Rd. McAllen, TX. 78503
Phone: (956) 994-3319 Fax: (956) 971-9377
Email: clinicahope@sbcglobal.net
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Our Mission
The Texas Juvenile Probation Commission works in partnership with local juvenile
boards and juvenile probation departments to support and enhance juvenile
probation services throughout the state by providing funding, technical assistance,
and training; establishing and enforcing standards; collecting, analyzing and
disseminating information; and facilitating communications between state and
local entities.
This mission is accomplished through a continuum of services and programs that:
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include prevention, early intervention, and rehabilitative programs;
maximize family participation and accountability;
are community based, family oriented and as least restrictive as
possible;
include a mix of residential and non-residential services which reduce
commitments to the Texas Youth Commission; and,
are a balance of public and private services and resources.
http://www.tjpc.state.tx.us/publications/other/facilityinfo.asp?ID=%7BFBF7D7B86DC4-4938-BFFF-72F7351FDE76%7D
CONTACT INFORMATION
Administrator: Richard Garza
Administrator's Email: blued8107@aol.com
Mailing Address
1711 Northbridge St., Weslaco, TX, 78596
Facility Telephone: 956-969-4908
Facility Fax: 956-969-4928
Physical Address
1711 Northbridge St., Weslaco, TX, 78596
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Lopez and Associates provides behavioral health, vocational
rehabilitation, life care planning, and career counseling services.
The professionals at Lopez and Associates offer services to
consumers and companies to provide professional and positive
outcomes that will enhance their lives.
We look forward to serving you personally and offer the services
that are best suited to your needs.
Contact:
Lopez and Associates
Carlos L. Lopez, MS, LPC, CRC
P.O. Box 958
Beeville, TX 78104
361-358-8191
Fax 361-358-5790
800-687-5364 (in Texas)
carlosllopez@hotmail.com
http://lopez-and-associates.com/7009.html?*session*id*key*=*session*id*val*
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Dr. Marini and Associates’ Qualifications
Irmo Marini, Ph.D., CRC, CLCP, FVE® is a certified life care planner, certified rehabilitation counselor, and registered
forensic vocational expert. Dr. Marini has over 10 years experience in developing comprehensive life care plans,
vocational damage assessments concerning personal injury and workers compensation injuries, and providing
vocational expert testimony for the Social Security Administration.
Life Care Planning
One of the services Marini & Associates offers is developing long-term comprehensive medical life care plans
designed to outline a client's long-term needs including the purpose, frequency, timing and costs of such services. In
preparing the plan, treating specialists are consulted for their recommendations regarding prognosis and future
treatment. These opinions are then priced at going rates for services and incorporated into the life care plan. The end
result is a document which is comprised of a detailed and researched analysis of all services, therapies, adaptive
equipment, drugs and supplies, diagnostic/educational needs, recommended aggressive medical treatment, aids for
independent living, home modifications and/or renovations, and transportation needs. The analysis comes complete
with timelines, replacement items, recommending source and cost analysis. Life care plans are prepared using the
same methodology approved by both the educational and certifying body of this specialty.
Assessing Personal Injuries
The area of Personal Injury assessment pertains to cases where clients have sustained a nonCatastrophic injury such as from a car accident, however, the extent of their injuries is severe enough that it
precludes them from performing past works or impacts them temporarily.
Report Composition
The final report contains basic demographic information about client’s personal and family history, work history,
educational history, medical history, current medical and living conditions, testing results (if relevant), and the
vocational assessment. The report contains two major elements generally reported by vocational experts; any loss of
opportunity or labor market access loss and any potential loss of earning capacity or wage loss. Wage losses versus
earning capacity loss are two distinctly different terms that are calculated depending on the clients past work history.
Medical Record Summations
What we typically include in medical record summations is the following: date of services or report; signing physician;
diagnostic tests and results; specific diagnoses or prognosis; services to be rendered and a summary of those
services, medications prescribed and other relevant information.
Assistive Technology
Specific to developing comprehensive catastrophic life care plans, there is often a need for various durable medical
equipment, adaptive aids and other forms of assistive technology designed to assist the person in becoming more
independent.
http://www.macm.ws/index.asp?page=home
Contact: Dr. Irmo Marini
2609 Brazos Ave
McAllen, TX 78504
Phone: (956) 380-6499
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Services for Young Adults with Disabilities
For adults who are deaf/hard of hearing, or have other disabilities, the road to
independence begins at Methodist Mission Home. We have a quarter century tradition
of offering vocational training, job skills training, and life skills training. Our residential
center has been nationally recognized.
Maternity Mother Housing Center- Adoption Agency for North, South, West and
Central Texas
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Counseling
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Adoption & Other Options
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Alcohol/Substance Abuse
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Bi-lingual & ASL interpreting services available
http://www.mfrs.org/
Contact:
6487 Whitby
San Antonio, TX 78240
210-696-2410
(800) 842-5433 Toll-free
(210) 699-3311 TDD
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Mental Health & Mental Retardation
Center of Nueces County
"Working Together for Better Lives"
During the 1970's the Center began to evolve into its present state. Mental health intake and the
counseling program were expanded to include drug abuse services in 1971 and the first group for
individuals with mental retardation was opened in 1973. The Center continued its development
into the 1980's with a focus on efficiency of operations, effectiveness of service, priority
population and quality of care. The Early Childhood Intervention Program expanded and case
management services began.
Rehabilitative Case Management - Provides psychiatric rehabilitation services to
authorized consumers focusing on empowerment, symptom management, and meeting
identified individualized treatment needs. Rehabilitation services include site-based
individual and group training and community-based individual training. Program goal is to
improve life skills and independent functioning, reduce hospitalizations and arrests.
Supported Housing services may also be provided. These service activities are designed to
assist persons with severe and persistent mental illness choose, get and keep regular
integrated housing. Services consist of individualized assistance in finding and moving into
regular, integrated housing; temporary rental assistance and coordination of activities that
facilitate access to resources or services that support or assist the consumer. Program goal
is to secure and maintain community living.
http://www.ncmhmr.org/
Contact:
1546 S. Brownlee, Corpus Christi, 78404, (361) 886-6920
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NEW BEGINNINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
New Beginnings Behavioral Health Services of Edinburg Texas focuses on Substance abuse
treatment services. New Beginnings Behavioral Health Services in Edinburg Texas is Outpatient,
and Partial hospitalization/day treatment that provides a high level of care.
Primary Focus:
Substance abuse treatment services
Services Provided:
Substance abuse treatment
Type of Care:
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/Day treatment
Special Programs:
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Form of Payment:
Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g.,
VA,TRICARE)
Payment Assistance:
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Languages:
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish
About 4 Drug Rehab:
Our site provides data on drug rehab centers across the U.S. If you need a drug or alcohol rehab
please contact the center by phone ASAP.
Contact Us
http://www.teentroubled.com/teens.cfm/id/10101/ct/new_beginnings_teen_program.htm
Contact: Andrea Lacy
1215 Expressway 281
Edinburg, Texas 78539
Phone: (956) 630-5661
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PDAP is a fellowship of young people, adults and parents who share their experience love and
understanding that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from the
effects of mind-changing chemicals. PDAP is non-sectarian and the primary requirement for
membership is the desire to live a chemical-free life.
Our primary purpose is to carry our love and understanding to others, and to practice the
principals of love and honesty in our daily lives, with the help of God, as we understand Him.
PDAP McAllen helps teenagers, adults and their families. Individual and family counseling is
available Monday through Friday. Support group meetings are held Monday through Saturday
evenings 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
Friday and Saturday night activities are held at various locations from 6:00 pm to midnight.
PDAP is open during regular office hours for members to hang out, play pool, fooseball, video
games, cards, etc.
http://www.pdap.com/PDAP.html
Contact:
Fito Mercado
Program Director
115 N. 9th
McAllen, TX 78501
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Phone: (956) 687 - 7714
Pinkerman, John, PhD - Pinkerman Gonzalez & Associates
Profile
Over twenty three years specializing in clinical and forensic psychology providing
consultation and evaluation services for plaintiff and defense teams. John
Pinkerman has been an Expert Witness in capital murder cases, personal injury,
child custody and competency cases in Family, State and Federal District Courts in
Texas and Michigan. Pinkerman and Associates specialize in assessment with
Hispanic, geriatric, neuropsychological, pain and child/adolescent populations.
Former Asst. Professor with the University of Texas Pan American. Less than ten
percent of his private practice is devoted to forensic issues. Currently in private
practice in South Texas and on staff at several hospitals.
Contact Us
Contact: Carolina Rojas
2529 Trenton Road
Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: (956) 994-3880
Fax: (956) 994-3877
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Services Provided:
Assessment & Vocational Evaluations
Career Counseling
Job Quest Training
Vocational Adjustment Training
Job Placement
Job Coach
Support Employment
Mental Health Services:
Psychological Evaluations
Mental Health Assessment
Counseling Services
Anger Management Classes
Services provided by:
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE)
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Contact Information:
Prisma Rehabilitative Services
4305 N. 10th. St.
McAllen, TX 78504
Phone #:
956-686-2100
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Proyecto Azteca
Young Build
Proyecto Azteca in San Juan, Texas, is one of
about seventy rural Youth Build U.S.A. sites across
the nation where low-income youth between sixteen
and twenty-four receive construction experience,
GED or other educational and leadership training,
Counseling services and community service
Opportunities. Proyecto Azteca is located in Hidalgo
County, home to more than 800 colonias, or impoverished border communities.
“If you see these kids when they first come in, you don't think they're going to make it,” said
Frank Acevedo, former assistant youth coordinator to this Youth Build program. “But when
they see how the program works, they make themselves get up and get to work. They get
motivated. And when you see them at graduation, they know they've achieved something.”
Youth Build started as a program for urban young people in East Harlem in the late 1970s.
The idea was to teach high-risk youth marketable construction skills while providing
affordable housing for low-income people. The program grew to have educational,
leadership, community service, and career development components, and by the mid1990s, it had spread across the country and was being funded by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development. It was also sprouting up in rural areas.
Youth Build recognized this growth and the unique challenges facing rural areas, so it
developed the Rural Initiative in 1999 to help meet these challenges and strengthen the
communities where the programs were located.
Corner of Cesar Chavez and 83
San Juan, TX
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Roper and Associates of McAllen Texas focus on outpatient mental health services for women.
Primary Focus:
Mental Health Services
Services Provided:
Substance abuse treatment
Type of Care:
Outpatient
Special Programs:
Women
Form of Payment:
Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA, TRICARE)
Special Languages:
Spanish
About 4 Drug Rehab:
Our site provides data on drug rehab centers across the U.S. If you need a drug or alcohol rehab
please contact the center by phone ASAP.
Contact Us
Contact: George Roper, MA, LPC
3700 North 10th Street, Suite 220
McAllen, TX 78501
Phone: (956) 682-1619
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Ruth B. Cowl
Rehabilitation Center
Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center is a private non-profit
organization that treats between 125 and 200 patients daily for
physical, mental, or emotional problems. The center employs therapists,
program managers, accountants, cooks, teachers, teacher aides, and
counselors, some of whom work in the child development center.
http://www.ruthebcowlrehabilitation.com/
Contact:
1220 Malinche Avenue Laredo, TX 78044
(956) 722-2431
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The South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is a community-based
regional outreach & referral agency providing substance abuse(drugs,
alcohol) prevention, intervention, education and treatment services to the
general population of Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg, and Starr Counties. A nonprofit organization, STCADA was founded in 1990 by citizens of the region
and offers substance abuse(drugs, alcohol) assessment, treatment and
placement services. STCADA also offers support services to HIV positive
individuals and conducts educational outreach in the region's colonias about
the links between substance abuse and HIV. STCADA conducts substance
abuse prevention programs in schools throughout the region and
disseminates information in the community on the dangers of substance
abuse. Services are provided with the utmost confidentiality, as required by
professional counseling ethics, and state and federal law.
Our services are usually free, though some may require payment on a sliding
scale. We also provice bilingual services.
Referral Placement
Outpatient Counseling
HIV Testing Services & Risk Assessment
HIV Case Management
Family & Adolescent Services
Female Specialized Services
Employee Assistance Program
Education Awareness
http://www.stcada.org/
Contact: 1665 E San Benito St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-6300
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"A Center for Educational Services for All Blind and Visually
Impaired Students in Texas"
The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) serves as a special
public school in the continuum of statewide placements for students who have a visual
impairment. It is also a statewide resource to parents of these children and
professionals who serve them. Students, ages 6 through 21, who are blind, deafblind, or
visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities, are eligible for
consideration for services at TSBVI.
http://www.tsbvi.edu/school/index.htm
Contact: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
1100 W. 45th St.
Austin, TX 78756
Switchboard: (512) 454-8631
Toll Free Recording Number: 1-800-872-5273
TDD (512) 206-9451
FAX Number: (512) 206-9450
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 Free HIV testing (all testing is anonymous and confidential)
 Professional medical care - Two Physicians, RN, Nurse
Practitioner and four LVNs on staff
 Case Management
 Educational Presentations
 Financial Assistance (sliding fee scale)
 Housing Assistance
 Spiritual Counseling
 Support Groups
 Transportation, when needed
 Socialization (luncheons, picnics, etc)
Contact Us
http://www.valleyaids.org/employment.htm
1217 Chicago Ave.
McAllen, TX 78501
Phone: (800) 333-7432
(956) 668-1155
(956) 668-1150 (fax)
Contact: Charles Smith (Executive Director or Alex Westbrook (Clinic Director)
418 E. Tyler Ave., Suite B
Harlingen, TX 78550
Phone: (800) 840-3629
(956) 428-2653
(956) 412-5875 (fax)
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