ABC New Braunfels Resource Guide (PDF)

Advocacy/ Abogacia/ Legal Assistance

Advocacy, Inc. (800) 252-9108 (512) 454-4816 Web: http://www.advocacyinc.org 7800 Shoal Creek Blvd. #171-E Austin, TX 78757 Disability Rights Texas advocates rights for Texans of all ages with disabilities and mental illness.

Brighton Center Special Education Support (SES) (210) 826-4492 Web: www.brightonsa.org 14207 Higgins Rd., San Antonio, TX 78217 Educational sessions that teach parents on educational system and ARD support.

Catholic Charities: Caritas Legal Services (210)433-3256 Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Web: http://www.ccaosa.org/legal_services.html 202 W. French Place, San Antonio, TX 78212 Provides legal aid to low-income and immigrant families as well as those who are victims of crime, domestic violence and human trafficking.

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) New Braunfels (830) 626-2272 Web: http://www.casacentex.org 1619 E Common St Suite 301 New Braunfels, TX 78130 San Marcos (512) 392-3702 Web: http://www.casacentex.org/ 111 E San Antonio St (second floor), San Marcos, TX CASA volunteers advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system.

Disability Rights Texas (210) 737-0499 Web: www.disabilityrightstx.org/resources/education 6800 Park Ten Blvd. Suite 208 N San Antonio 78213 Provides resources on TEA, Special Edu Eligibility, Special education services manual, Bullying resources, parent attorneys and advocates.

River City Advocacy (830)643-0200 Web: http://www.rivercityadvocacy.net/ 145 Landa St New Braunfels, TX 78130 Services include: support groups, life skills workshops, Art & Creative Expression, and counseling for individuals, couples, and families.

S.T.E.P.S. (Solutions that Equip People for Success) (830)387-6095 Web: www.stepsforlife.org 144 Clemens Avenue, Suite 1, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Email: [email protected] STEPS was designed to help those who are willing to change, by equipping them with the tools, resources, and encouragement they need.

101 Advocacy: Special Education Advocate (210) 722-9974 www.101advocacy.com Offers services that help families better understand special education.

Automotive Modifications/ Modificaciones de Automoviles

Alamo Mobility (Selma, TX) (210) 718-0055 Web: http://www.alamomobility.com/ 16262 IH-35 North, Selma, TX 78154 (San Antonio, TX) (210) 718-0055 Web: http://www.alamomobility.com/ 6473 De Zavala Rd., San Antonio, TX 78249 Providing wheelchair vans & wheelchair lifts for over 30 years in the state of Texas!

Restoring Mobility (830) 626-0051 Web: http://restoringmob.com/ 709 Summerwood Dr., New Braunfels, TX 78130 Restoring Mobility sells and repairs wheelchairs and other disability equipment.

Behavior Management/ Entrenamiento de Conducta

Autism Cares (215)942-CARE (2273) Web: http://www.autismcaresfoundation.org/ Their support revolves around improving the life experiences for children and young adults with autism today.

Autism Treatment Center (210)590-2107 Fax: 210-590-3143 Web: http://www.atcoftexas.org/ 1611 Nacogdoches Rd. San Antonio TX 78247 Each client in the program follows an individualized, comprehensive learning program designed by a team of professionals. DARS Autism Grant.

Brain Balance Center New Braunfels (830)-609-9525 Web: http://www.brainbalancecenters.com/ 1551 N. Walnut Ave. Suite 1 New Braunfels, TX 78130 The Brain Balance Program is the most comprehensive approach to the treatment of special needs

CARES- The Clinic for Autism Research, Evaluation and Support Texas State University (512) 245-7892 Web: www.cares.education.txstate.edu [email protected] Provides multiple services for individuals with autism and their families. Training school and agency personnel apply research based services.

Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) (210) 366-0049 Web: http://sanantonio.centerforautism.com/ 11306 Sir Winston St., Building F, San Antonio, TX 78216 They provide the highest quality applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment to individuals of all ages diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). DARS Autism Grant.

Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Antonio/Counseling Program (210) 302-6920 Web: http://www.jfs-sa.org/ 12500 NW Military Hwy Suite 250 San Antonio, TX 78231 JFS provides affordable counseling to clients of all ages including psychiatric services, services for seniors and case management services to families of all faiths.

New Life Children’s Center (830) 964-4390 Web: http://www.upbring.org/programs-and-services/childrens-centers/new-life/ 650 Scarborough Road, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 This is a residential treatment center for severely troubled girls ages 11-17 addresses treatment for emotional disorders due to abuse and neglect.

TEAM Autism Research Center - UTSA (210) 458-2007 Web: www.education.utsa.edu/teacher-education-autism-model Durango Building 0.220, 501 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78207 ABA clinic to serve the needs of children with autism and intellectual disabilities.

Camps/Campamentos

T Bar M Camps (830) 620-4263 Web: https://www.tbarmcamps.org/ 2549 State Highway 46 W, New Braunfels, TX 78132 Kids and families play strong and grow in welcoming Christian experience. Day camps, overnight camps, family camps and retreats offer adventure and growth for all ages.

CAMP Camp (210) 671-5411 Web: http://www.campcamp.org/ 2525 Ladd Street, Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Children and adults with disabilities and special health care needs attend week-long camping sessions held each summer from May through August..

Camp Summit (972)-484-8900 Web: http://campsummittx.org/ 17210 Campbell Rd., Suite 180-W, Dallas, TX 75252 Camp Summit offers weeklong camp sessions during spring break, summer and fall months as well as weekend sessions and respite days.

Texas Elks Children’s services Summer Camp (830)875-2425 Web: http://www.texaselkscamp.org/ Lodge #1229 1963 F.M. 1586 Gonzales, TX 78629 Any child with a special need, between the ages of 7 and 15, who is a resident of the state of Texas is eligible for admission to Texas Elks Camp.

Texas Lions Camp (830)896-8500 Web: http://www.lionscamp.com/ 4100 San Antonio Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028 Texas Lions Camp is a residential camping facility for children with physical disabilities, Type One diabetes and cancer.

Child Care-Afterschool/Guarderias

Bright Stars Child Care and Learning Center (830) 632-2311 1671 McQueeney Rd., New Braunfels, TX 78130

Brighton Center-Child Development Centers (210) 8264492 14207 Higgins Rd., San Antonio, TX 78217

Child Development Center- Texas State University (512) 245-2621 102 Lueders Court, San Marcos, TX 78666

Hansel and Gretel Child Development Center (830) 629-0772 984 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX 78130

Happy Days Day Care Center (830)606-1950 & (830)629-1141 115 N Union Ave New Braunfels, TX 78130

Kids’ Club- NBCM (830) 626- 7762 169 S Hickory Ave, New Braunfels, Tx 78130 After-school care selected by school personnel.

Lil Stars of Texas (830) 626-2220 1362 W County Line Rd., New Braunfels, TX 78130

Little Einsteins (830) 620-5453 2797 S IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Ms. Debbie’s Darlins Licensed Home (830) 629-1756 445 Raven Ridge New Braunfels, TX 78130

Sammy’s House (512) 453-5258 2415 Twin Oaks Drive Austin, TX 78757

Texas Elks Children’s Services (830) 875-2425 1963 FM 1586 Gonzales, TX 78629

The Morgan Center (830)627-9222 1215 Ervenderberg Ave New Braunfels TX 78130

The Rise School of Austin (512) 891-1682 4800 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78723

Through a Childs Eyes Child Development Center (830)620-5998 2047 E Common St New Braunfels, TX 78130

Triple L Ranch Child Development Center (830)606-7500 737 County Line Rd., New Braunfels TX 78130

YMCA Hays County (512) 523-0099 465 Buda Sportsplex Dr. Buda, TX 78610

YMCA Schertz (210) 619-1900 621 Westchester Dr. Schertz, TX 78154

YMCA New Braunfels (830)606-9622 Web: http://www.ymcasatx.org 710 Landa St New Braunfels, TX 78130

Clinics/ Clinicas

Briggs Family Medicine (830) 629-3330 Web: http://www.briggsfamilymedicine.com/ 910 Gruene Rd. #2 New Braunfels, TX 78130 Medical care for women expecting infants.

Bulverde Medical Clinic (830)438-4926 2795 Bulverde Rd., Bulverde, TX 78163 Walk-in Clinic.

Canyon Lake Medical Clinic (830)964-3019 Web: http://mysvdoctor.com/canyon-lake 13201 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 Medical Facility in Canyon Lake, TX.

Century Regional Health Care (830) 980-1350 Web: http://centuryregional.com/ 32665 US Hwy 281 N. Bulverde, TX 78163 Medical care, allergy testing, Nerve Conduction Service, Nutrition Classes

Centro Med-County Line Clinic (830) 608-5700 Web: https://www.centromedsa.com/ 3750 Commercial Ave San Antonio, TX 78221 Medical, family practice and lab services (sliding scale for uninsured)

Comal County Health Department (830) 620-5595 & (830)608-2015 Web: http://www.co.comal.tx.us 1297 Church Hill Dr. #102 New Braunfels, TX 78130 Provide services such as immunizations, epidemiology, and surveillance, emergency preparedness, education, and some clinic services.

Community Health Services of South Central Texas (830) 372-3690 Web: http://www.chcsct.com/ 228 St. George, Gonzales, TX 78629 The Community Health Services offers a full range of medical services, including but not limited to: pediatrics, maternal child health, well child checkups, immunizations, diabetic and hypertension care and follow-up.

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (800) 379-2411 Web: http://www.grmedcenter.com/ 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, Texas 78155

New Braunfels Pediatrics Associates (830) 625-9153 Web: http://nbpediatrics.com/ 1535 Common St New Braunfels, TX 78130 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8-7, Friday: 8-5, Saturday: 8-4, Sunday: Closed

Rural Health Clinic (830) 643-0717 Web: http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5412 705 Landa St., New Braunfels, TX 78130 Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-5 Friday 8-2 Saturday and Sunday CLOSED

Volunteers in Medicine (830) 632-5131 Web: http://nbvim.org/ 1195 W San Antonio New Braunfels, TX 78130 Non-profit providing free primary medical, dental care to low-income residents of New Braunfels and Comal County who are without health insurance.

Clothing/Baby Items/Articulos/Ropa de Bebe

Brenda’s Wash-N-Fold (830) 625-7415 729 State Hwy 46 New Braunfels, TX 78130 Laundry service

Bulverde/Spring Branch Pregnancy Care Center (830) 885-2277/(830) 446-9245 cell 17080 Hwy 46 E., Ste 113, Spring Branch, TC 78070 Services for pregnancy tests, baby items, and support.

Catholic Charities

(210) 433-3256 Web: http://www.ccaosa.org/ 202 W. French Place, San Antonio, TX 78212 The Clothes Closet & Food Pantry at Catholic Charities offers emergency food and clothing assistance for individuals and families suffering economic hardship.

Family Life center (830) 625-7100 Web: http://www.flcnb.org/ 5513 I-35 South, New Braunfels, TX 78132 (Behind Tree of Life Church) Family Life Center helps with resource assistance, emergency assistance, food pantry, clothes closet and employment assistance.

Gabriel’s Project (830) 481-0258 Web: http://sppnb.org/gabriel-project 386 N. Castell, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Crisis Pregnancy help with emotional, spiritual and physical needs; assistance with diapers and baby items.

Goodwill Industries (New Braunfels) (800) 483-9455 Web: https://www.goodwillusa.org 1075 Walnut Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130 Thrift store and employment services

Goodwill Industries (Seguin) (830) 372-0586 Web: https://www.goodwillusa.org 1431 E. Court St Seguin, TX 78155

Hospice Thrift Store (Branch of Hope Hospice) (830) 625-4746 Web: http://www.hopehospice.net/thrift-shop/ 613 N. Walnut Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130 Thrift Store, *M-F 9:00am-4:00pm and Sat 10:00am-1:00pm

Little Lambs Diaper Bank

(512) 644-7375 411 S Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666 Methodist Church- diapers, formula, wipes, assistance, counseling, single parents, babies, infants

Options For Life (Resource Center) 1126 N. Loop 337 New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830)629-7565 Web: http://optionsforlifenb.org/ Provides baby clothing, baby equipment, diapers and more! (Safe Rider Program)

Salvation Army (New Braunfels) (830) 608-9129 Web: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ 617 S. Business 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130 The Salvation Army in Texas serves more than 919,500 people and families a year through its 84 local centers of operation. Daily it serves 9,612 hot meals and shelters 2,885 people.

Saint Peter & Paul Catholic Church Thrift Store (830) 629-3504 Web: http://sppnb.org/thrift-store 315 Seguin Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130 Thrift store (Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm)

Texas Diaper Bank (210) 731-8118 Web: http://www.texasdiaperbank.org/ 5415 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX Provide services and resources to respond to families in crisis in Bexar & surrounding counties; to improve the daily conditions of their lives.

Communities in School Thrift Store (803) 387-4453 Web: http://www.cis-sct.org/volunteer/community-resale/ 1058 I-35-BL, New Braunfels, TX

Communication/Comunicación 12

Care Options for Kids (855) 634-6600 Web: www.cofk.com 1777 NE Loop 410 Ste 205 San Antonio TX 78217 Provides in-home or in the daycare speech, physical, and occupational therapy Catholic Charities: Community Voice Mail (210) 226-6178 ext.205 Web: http://ccaosa.org/ 202 W French Place, San Antonio, TX 78212 Free, personalized, 24 hour voice mail access for individuals in crisis and transition.

Communication Services for the Deaf of Texas (888) 540-6543 Web: http://www.csd.org/ 200 W Cesar Chavez St #650, Austin, TX 78701 Provides free telephone devices for persons with conditions that makes it difficult to use a standard phone.

Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation Services (DARS) (888) 782-8477 Web: http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/index.shtml Specialized telecommunications assistance program

Dental/Dental

Blanco Dental Center (830) 833-2200 Web: http://www.blancodentalcenter.com/ US Hwy 281, Blanco, TX 78606 Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8-5 Fri-Sun: Closed

Bulverde Dental Office (830) 980-2869 Web: http://www.bulverdedental.com/services.html 2395 Bulverde Rd., Suite 103, Bulverde, TX 78163 Hours: Mon: 9-6 Tues: 8-5 Wed: 8-5 Thurs:7-4 Friday: 8-12(when available) Sat/Sun:Closed

Bulverde Hills Dental

(830) 980-9004 Web: https://www.bulverdehillsdental.com 30070 Hwy 281 N. Suite 200, Bulverde, TX 78163 Hours: Monday/Wednesday: 8-6 Tuesday/Thursday: 8-5 Friday: by appointment Saturday/Sunday: Closed

Children’s Dental Ark (Special Needs children) (830) 625-1234 Web: http://www.childrensdentalark.com/index.html 610 Landa St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30-5 Friday-Sunday: Closed

Familia Dental (830) 632-6369 Web: www.familiadental.com 161 Creekside Dr., suite 102, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Hours: Mon-Fri: 9-6 Sat: 9-4 Sun: Closed

New Braunfels Oral Surgery (830) 606-3084 Web: http://www.clarkandgossettoms.com/ 1572 E Common St New Braunfels, TX 78130 Hours: Mon-Fri: 8-5 Sat-Sun: Closed

Seguin Community Dental Clinic (830)379-9797 Fax: (830) 379-0248 1201 W. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155 Hours: Mon-Fri: 8-5 Sat-Sun: Closed

Spring Branch Dental Care (830) 264-2132 Web: http://springbranchdental.com/ 20475 State Hwy 46 W Suite 310 Spring Branch, TX 78070 Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8-5 Friday: 8-12 Sat-Sun: Closed

Summer Hill Dental (830) 438-2193 Web: http://www.summerhilldental.com/ 19750 State Hwy 46 W., Suite 105, Spring Branch TX 78070 Hours: Mon-Fri: 8-5 Sat-Sun: Closed

Tooth Time Family Dentistry

(830)625-6410 Web: http://www.mytoothtime.com/ 206 Stonegate Dr. New Braunfels, TX 78103 Hours: Mon: 8-7 Tues-Thurs: 8-5 Fri:8-12 Sat-Sun: Closed

Developmental/ Desarrollo

Autism Community Network (210)435-1000 Web: http://www.acn-sa.org/ 4242 Woodcock Drive, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78228 The primary goals of the Autism Services Center for San Antonio are to provide interdisciplinary diagnosis and treatment for young children with special needs

Autism Clinic- The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio (210) 704-4708 333 N. Santa Rosa St, San Antonio, TX 78207 Offers evaluation and management of services for children with Autism. Also offers outpatient treatment with Dr. Svoboda.

MAAP Services Web: http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/ MAAP Services is a worldwide 501-C-3 nonprofit organization providing information, networking, referrals and printed materials for families

DARS: Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) 1 (800) 628-5115 Web: http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis/ ECI is a statewide program for families with children, birth to three, with disabilities and developmental delays.

San Antonio Pediatric Developmental Services & Clinic Pediatrix Medical Group (210) 614-5539 5430 Fredericksburg Rd, Suite 508, San Antonio, TX 78229 Group of pediatricians, psychologist, neonatologist and developmental pediatricians.

Education/Job Search/Educacion/Busqueda de Trabajo

CIS (Communities in Schools)-New Braunfels (830) 620-4247 Web: http://www.cis-sct.org/ 161 Castell St New Braunfels, TX 78130 Communities in Schools works hand in hand with schools, communities and families to surround our students with a caring network of support to help them stay in school and succeed in life.

Goodwill Industries Job Help Center (New Braunfels) (830)627-8135 Web: www.goodwillsa.org 183 N Interstate Highway 35 New Braunfels, TX 78130 Job Help Center: job leads, use of fax, computer searching, and community service.

National Association for Bilingual Education (202) 898-1829 Web: www.nabe.org 1313 L Street NW, Suite 210 Washington, DC 20005 Bilingual and English Language Learner Advocacy

New Braunfels ISD Adult Education and Literacy (830) 643-5700 ext 5729 430 W. Mill St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 Programs that help adults get the basic skills they need to be productive workers, family members, and citizens.

Raven Star (830) 626-1776 776 E. Torrey St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 RavenStar Outdoor Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers experiential nature and science learning opportunities to the children and families of central Texas.

MOSAIC (210) 967-0566 Web: http://www.mosaicinfo.org/ 332 W. Sunset Rd. #3 San Antonio, TX Mosaic provides a life of possibilities for people with intellectual disabilities.

Texas Association for Bilingual Education (210) 979-6390

Web: www.tabe.org 110 Broadway Suite 480, San Antonio, TX Bilingual-bicultural programs for Bilingual/ESL students

Texas Home School Coalition (806) 744-4441 Web: www.thsc.org P.O. Box 6747 Lubbock, TX 79443 THSC provides home School resources for general education and Special needs education.

Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (830) 608-8750 Web: www.dars.state.tx.us 115 Green Valley East, Suite 100 New Braunfels, TX 78130 DARS helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep jobs to be successful citizens.

Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism (512) 919-5180 Web: http://txautism.net/contact 5101 Springdale Rd., Austin, T 78723 Statewide leadership in addressing identified areas of need in special education services is provided through eleven functions and five projects directed by various Education Service Centers.

Upstarts Educational Program (830)832-2642 P.O. Box 310673 New Braunfels, TX 78131 Tutoring; academic resources for academic planning; intensive drop out interventions.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (830)629-2010 Web: www.alamoworksource.org Courtyard Plaza 183 I-35 New Braunfels, TX 78130 Service providers and contractors that bring people and jobs together

Emergency/Safety/Emergencia/Seguridad

Universal Emergency Number 911

American Red Cross (New Braunfels)

(830)608-9876 Web: http://www.redcross.org/ 100 Maine Plaza, Suite 100, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Offering free assistance to the victims of single family and multi-family fires, extreme weather conditions, and natural disasters.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (800) 621-3362 Web: https://www.fema.org 500 C Street S.W. Washington, D.C. 20472 FEMA’s mission is to support citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation they work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Equipment/Equipo

Amedeq Inc (830)885-2195 Web: http://amedeq.com/ 101 Downtown, Suite 3 Spring Branch TX 78070 Amedeq is a medical supply provider that helps in the daily lives of clients.

Edge Medical Supply (AeroCare) (830) 609-1200 Web: http://www.edge-dme.com/ 1324 Common Street #304, New Braunfels, TX 78130 AeroCare is durable medical equipment (DME) that provides respiratory therapy services and medical equipment to primarily older adults.

Prescott’s Orthotics & Prosthetics (830)606-2716 Web: http://prescottsop.com/home 945 Loop 337 New Braunfels, TX 78130 They provide excellent patient care combined with quality products and services in order to help our physically challenged community live life to their fullest.

Project Mend (210)223-6363 Web: http://www.projectmend.org/index.php 5727 IH-10 West San Antonio, TX 78201 Medical Equipment Network for those with Disabilities (MEND) Texas Ramp Project (214) 675-1230

Web: www.texasramps.org TRP builds wheelchair ramps for disabled or elderly people who can’t afford to buy one.

Wave Healthcare – Improving Healthcare for Children (210)593-WAVE (9283) Web: http://wavehealthcare.com/index.html 4204 Gardendale St 104 San Antonio, TX 78299 The RCPs will support your child through education of respiratory medical equipment for family members and caregivers.

Family Stress/Abuse/Tension/Abuso Familiar

Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) (877) 281-8371 Toll Free (512) 651-3743 Web: http://www.saheli-austin.org/d6/ P.O. Box 16254, Austin, Texas 78761 AFSSA is a nonprofit organization based in Austin that provides assistance to Asian and other immigrant families dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking.

Child Safe – Alamo Children’s Advocacy Center (210) 675-9000 Web: www.childsafe-sa.org 7130 W. US Hwy 90 San Antonio, TX 78227 Child Safe is Bexar County’s most advanced trauma focused care center for child victims and child survivors of abuse and neglect and their non-offending family members.

Children’s Advocacy Center of Comal County (830) 626-2543 Web: http://www.comalcac.org/Default.aspx 1168 Pride Drive New Braunfels, TX 78130 The CACCC helps abused children feel less scared, less intimidated, and, less confused, by the system that is meant to protect them.

Connections Individual and Family Services (830) 629-6571 Fax: (830) 608-1262 24-hr crisis hotline 1-800-532-8192 Web: http://www.connectionsnonprofit.org/ 1414 W San Antonio St. Ste. B. New Braunfels, TX 78130 Provides counseling, prevention, education services for youth, adults, and families. Crisis Center of Comal County (830)620-4375

Web: http://www.ccccnbtx.org/ 1547 Common St New Braunfels, TX 78130 This facility provides crisis and prevention services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Fairweather Family Lodge (210) 431-6466 Web: http://www.familyendeavors.org/ 535 Bandera Rd. San Antonio, TX 78277 Fairweather Programs provide supportive housing, case management, life skills training, and supportive employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities.

Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center (830) 303-4760 Web: http://www.gccac.net/ 424 N River Street Seguin, TX 78155 The Guadalupe County Children’s Advocacy Center provides a warm, homelike environment for children to come when there are allegations of abuse and or neglect.

Rape Crisis Center for Children and Adults 210-521-7273 210-349-7273 (24 Hour Hotline) Web: http://rapecrisis.com/ The Rape Crisis Center provides free and confidential counseling, 24-hour crisis intervention services, and a public education program promoting healthy relationships that are presented all around San Antonio.

Safeplace (512)267-7233 Web: www.safeplace.org P.O. Box 19454 Austin TX 78760 Safeplace provides safety for individuals and families affected by sexual and domestic violence.

Seguin Family Institute (830)372-4909 1312 N. King St Seguin, TX 78155 This is a private counseling clinic that offers evaluation and counseling services for a wide range of issues.

Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) 24 hour hotline (800)434-8013 Web: http://www.nsvrc.org/ PO Box 310078 New Braunfels, TX 78130 SART is a community-based team that coordinates the response to victims of sexual assault.

Texas Council on Family Violence (512) 794-1133 Web: http://tcfv.org/ PO Box 163865, Austin, Texas 78716 Provide support to service providers, to advocate on behalf of domestic violence victims to the state government and to develop and implement prevention programs focused at ending domestic violence at its root causes.

Texas Department of Families and Protective Services (DFPS) (800)252-5400 (830)609-5033 Web: https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/ 115 Green Valley East Suite 200 New Braunfels, TX 78130 The DFPS works with communities to protect children, the elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Financial Management

USDA Rural Development/Housing Programs (830) 372-1043 Web: http://www.rd.usda.gov/tx 3251 N. Hwy 123 Bypass, Seguin, TX 78155 USDA offers loans, grants and loan guarantees to support essential services.

Family Life Center (830) 625-7100 Web: http://www.flcnb.org/ 5513 I-35 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130 This is a type of clearing house that receives applications from the under-resourced residents, interviews those residents and determines that there is a legitimate need in their application.

Food Supply/Nutrition-Nutricion/Proveedores de Comida

Bulverde Food Pantry (830)438-7899 Web: http://bulverdefoodpantry.org/ 2295-1 Bulverde Road, Bulverde, TX 78163 (behind wine 101) Food, household necessities, clothing, and service referrals to residents who live within the four zip codes that surround Bulverde: 78163, 78080, 78258, 78260

Helping Hands- Rebecca Creek Baptist Church (830) 885-3945 or (830) 221-5526 11755 US Hwy 281, Spring Branch, Tx 78070 Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month.

The Kitchen Table Food Pantry (210)431-8481 Web: http://safoodbank.org/the-kitchen-table/ 651 N. Business I-35 Suite 340 New Braunfels, TX 78130 By appointment only services provided include: Client Choice Pantry, Nutrition Education, Benefit Assistance, Children’s Programs, Financial Literacy, Senior Programs, and Family Dining.

Mobile Food Pantry/Westside Community Center (830)221-4630 Web: http://newbraunfels.libguides.com/westside 2932 South IH 35 New Braunfels, TX 78130 WCC will conduct a Mobile Food Pantry distribution twice a month; every 1st and 3rd Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Individuals and families are qualified based on residence and income eligibility and will use a voucher provided by the SAFB to obtain their groceries.

Seguin EATS Foundation (830) 556-6055 Web: http://www.eatsfoundation.org/ 767 S Saunders St, Seguin, TX 78155 Guadalupe County Government strives to maintain a reliable supply of foodstuffs on their shelves for distribution to clients.

Smithson Valley Food Bank (830)885-2214 Web: http://www.believerschristianfellowship.org/BCFMain.htm 36200 FM 3159 Canyon Lake TX 78132 Smithson Valley Food Bank operates out of Believers Christian Fellowship that provides emergency food assistance to Canyon Lake, Smithson Valley and Spring Branch residents

S.O.S. Food Bank (830)629-3663 Web: http://www.sosfoodbank.org/ 248 W. Merriweather St. New Braunfels, TX 78132 This non-profit organization provides family food bag once per month, need a referral from a community service center, church, or non-profit agency (M-F 1:00 pm -4:00 pm)

Provisions (830) 438-7899 2295-1 Bulverde Rd, Bulverde,Tx 78163 Assistis with food, clothing, household items and referrals.

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) (830)625-1441 Web: http://www.wicprograms.org/li/new_braunfels_wic_78130 645 N Walnut Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130

Funeral Assistance/Asistencia Funeral

Hope Hospice (830) 625-7500 Web: http://www.hopehospice.net/ 611 N. Walnut Ave New Braunfels, TX 78130 This organization is for people, who in all likelihood, are facing their last months of life and want to focus on comfort measures (pain and symptom management).

Homeless & Shelter Services/Servios para Personas Sin Casa

Connections (830) 629-6571 24-hr hotline 1 (800) 532-8192 Web: http://www.connectionsnonprofit.org/ 1414 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX 78130 Connections provides youth, families and communities the opportunities for a brighter future.

Family Promise (830) 214-0024 Web: http://www.fpgnb.org/ 1834 Post Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Their goal is to mobilize the faith community to help low-income families achieve and sustain independence.

Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter (830) 372-2780 24 hour hotline 800-834-5970 Web: http://www.safeseguin.org/ P.O. Box 1302 Seguin TX 78155 This organization provides emergency shelter and provisions; crisis hotline; crisis counseling; advocacy.

Salvation Army of New Braunfels (830) 608-9129 Web: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ 617 Elliot Knox Blvd. New Braunfels TX 78130 Helps with transportation, emergency shelter, tutoring, food and referrals to thrift stores

St. Jude’s Ranch for Children-Emergency Children’s Shelter (830) 629-0659 Web: https://stjudesranch.org/what-we-do/emergency-placement/ 652 Old Bear Creek Rd. New Braunfels, TX 78132 The primary goal of the Emergency Children’s Shelter program is to provide a safe haven for little children in distress. They provide security, love, consistency and safety.

Housing/Viviendas

Balcones Haus 830-629-0100 Web: https://www.nationalchurchresidences.org/communities/tx/new-braunfels/balcones- haus 246 Loma Vista, New Braunfels, TX 7813 Senior housing with many different services

Bavarian Manor (830) 609-8036 Fax: (830) 606-7316 614 Bavarian Dr., New Braunfels, TX 78130 Applications accepted on Wednesdays from 9:30am-11:30am and 1:30-3:30. There are 53 units available for section 8 housing. Section 8 housing rent is based off the income of the resident.

Comal County Habitat for Humanity (830)625-4025 Web: http://www.comalhabitat.org/ 1269 Industrial Dr., New Braunfels, TX 78130 Habitat for Humanity builds home for low-income families.

New Braunfels Housing Authority (830)625-7005 300 Laurel Ln. New Braunfels, TX 78130 Services that are offered at New Braunfels Housing Authority are: Local Resources for Rental Assistance, Public housing authorities may provide rental assistance through Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and/or public housing units.

Seguin Housing Authority (830) 303-4898 Web: https://seguinha.housingmanager.com/ 516 Jefferson Avenue, Seguin, TX 78155 The Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income families through the Section 8 and Public Housing programs.

Weatherization Assistance Program (AWAP): Alamo Area Council of Government (AACOG) 210-362-5200 1-800-749-2010 Web: http://www.aacog.com/wap 8700 Tesoro Dr. Suite 160 San Antonio TX 78217 The AACOG Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is designed to help low-income people overcome the high cost of energy through the installation of energy conservation measures at no cost to the applicant.

Legal/Assistencia Legal

Central Texas Dispute Resolution (512) 878-0382 Web: www.centexdrc.org 829 N. LBJ, Suite 108, San Marcos, Tx 78666 Offers services to resolving conflict in the area before it becomes a judicial or legal case. Counties: Hays, Comal, Guadalupe, and Caldwell

Crime Victims’ Compensation, Crime Services Division (512)-936-1200 Fax: 512-936-1200 Web: https://www.aog.state.tx.us/victims/about_comp.shtml P.O. Box 12198, Austin, TX, 78701 The Crime Victims’ Compensation Program is dedicated to ensuring that victims of violent crime are provided financial assistance for crime-related expenses.

Crime Victims’ Hotline for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities 1-800-622-2520 (toll free) Email: [email protected] 815 Brazos, Suite 1100 Austin, TX 78701

Janes Due Process 1-866-999-5263 (512)444-7891 Web: https://www.janesdueprocess.org Jane’s Due Process offers referral for free representation by a lawyer in judicial bypass process.

Office of the Attorney General (800)983-9933 (512)936-1200 Web: https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/ P.O. Box 12198 Austin, TX 78711 The attorney general assists families with issues related to child support.

Texas Civil Rights Project (512)474-5073 Web: https://www.texascivilrightsproject.org 1405 Montopolis Dr. Austin, TX 78741 Email: [email protected] TCRP has worked with communities throughout Texas to bring legal assistance for people with disabilities.

Texas Law Help Web: https://texaslawhelp.org Texas law help assists clients with learning about their rights, self-help resources, and legal aid.

Texas Legal Service Center 1-866-979-4343 Health Law Programs 1-800-622-2520 Legal Hotline for Texans

Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (210)-212-3700 (888)988-9996 Web: https://www.tria.org 1111 N Main St. San Antonio TX 78212

Texas Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) (877)-894-8463 24 hour hotline Web: www.vinelink.com 300 West 15th Street Austin, TX 78701 VINE has been providing victims and concerned citizens with the power of information for decades, allowing these individuals to have the sense of security that they deserve.

Mental Health/Salud Mental

Bluebonnet Trails MHDD (512) 255-1720 Web: http://bbtrails.org/ 1009 N Georgetown St, Round Rock, TX 78664 Bluebonnet Trails MHDD ensure the provision of accessible efficient and effective services supporting the health, dignity and independence of those they serve.

Hill Country MHDD Centers (830)620-6221 358 Landa Street Ste 300 New Braunfels, TX 78130 Hill Country MHDD provides mental health, individual developmental disability, substance abuse, and early childhood intervention services throughout the greater Texas Hill Country.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 Web: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Teddy Buerger Center/Supportive Outpatient Program (830)401-7367 Web: http://www.grmedcenter.com/patient-support/behavioral-health/ 1215 East Court Street Seguin Texas 78155 TBC is the only licensed treatment center in Guadalupe County and has been offering outpatient chemical dependency and mental health since 1992.

Texas Runaway Hotline 1-888-580-4357 (24 hour hotline) Web: www.texasrunaway.org

Texas Youth Hotline 1-800-989-6884 http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Youth_Hotline Volunteer advocates are dedicated to helping youth 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to listen and help them consider their choices and develop a sensible solution.

Parenting Classes

Connections Individual and Family Services (830) 629-6571 Web: http://www.connectionsnonprofit.org/ Connections provides parents with a supportive group environment to gain information about child development and how to implement positive parenting strategies into all aspects of family life.

Precious Minds, New Connection – McKenna (830) 606-9567 Web: http://www.discoverbcfs.net/PMNC 801 West San Antonio St New Braunfels, TX 78130 Free parenting education and support for families from pregnancy until age three of the child.

Pregnancy/Embarazo

Bulverde/Spring Branch Pregnancy Care Center (830) 885-2277/(830) 446-9245 cell 17080 Hwy 46 E., Ste 113, Spring Branch, TC 78070 Services for pregnancy tests, baby items, and support.

Gabriel’s Project (830)481-0258 Web: http://sppnb.org/gabriel-project 386 N Castell, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Gabriel’s Project offers crisis pregnancy help with emotional, spiritual, and physical needs; assistance with diapers and baby items.

Hill Country Midwifery Services (830)833-4678 602 13th St Blanco, TX 78606 Homebirth practice in Blanco, TX.

Options for Life (830)629-7565 Web: http://www.optionsforlifenb.org/home 1126 N Loop 337 New Braunfels, TX 78130 Can provide pregnancy testing, Limited STI testing, Resource Center, earn while you learn parenting classes, car seat class, abstinence educator, ultra sounds, fatherhood initiative.

Planned Parenthood (210)590-0202 Web: www.plannedparenthood.org 11514 Perrin Beitel, San Antonio, TX 78217 Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide.

Respite Services/Servicios de Descanso

Respite Care of San Antonio (210) 737-1212 Web: http://respitecaresa.org/ 605 Belknap Place, San Antonio, TX 78212 Respite Care was founded to provide support for families caring for a child or loved one with a developmental disability.

Sammy’s House (512) 453-5258 2415 Twin Oaks Drive Austin, Texas 78757 Sammy’s House offers periodic respite care and extended childcare is available during special times of the year for families with children with special needs.

Scheib Center in San Marcos, TX (512) 392-7151 Web: http://www.scheibcenter.org/ 1200 Bishop St., San Marcos, TX 78666 The Scheib center provides mental health and mental disability services to residents in the San Marcos and Hays County mainly to those without insurance and those on Medicaid.

Substance Abuse/Abuse de Sustancia

Al-Anon Family Groups (210)342-3063 (830) 249-8643 Web: www.san-antonio-alanon.org Adult children of Alcoholics support group: serves area surrounding San Antonio, TX including New Braunfels, Seguin, and Canyon Lake.

Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) (210)227-2634 Web: http://www.riserecovery.org/ E. Pecan St. san Antonio, TX 78205 Rise Recovery helps teens, young adults, and their families overcome the effects of mind- changing chemicals.

San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (210)225-4741 Web: http://www.sacada.org/ AT&T Building 1, Suite 100 7500 US Hwy 90 San Antonio, TX 78277 The SACADA is a nonprofit organization that provides education, youth prevention programs, information resources and services to prevent alcohol and drug abuse.

Support Systems/Sistemas de Apoyo

Autism Society of Central Texas 512-479-4199 ext. 1 Web: http://www.austinautismsociety.org/ 4902 Grover Ave, Austin, TX 78756

Autism Society of Greater San Antonio – Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (210)256-6698 (210)535-6208 6914 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio TX 78229 Autism Society of Greater San Antonio provides education and support groups for parents and professionals who work with children who have autism.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters – Comal/Guadalupe (830)832-6806 Email: [email protected] Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country.

Comal County Senior Citizens Center (830)629-4547 Fax: (830)625-1802 Web: http://nbsenior.org/ 655 Landa St New Braunfels, TX 78130 Senior center located in downtown New Braunfels that provides monthly social opportunities to keep seniors socially active.

Hill Country Memorial Hospice (830)997-1335 Web: http://www.hillcountrymemorial.org/ 808 Reuben St., Suite 200, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 HCM Hospice provides safety and dignity for patients and comfort to families and caregivers during the most important time of life. No patient is ever turned away based on ability to pay.

Mark 9 (Oakwood Church) (830) 625-0267 Web: http://oakwoodnb.com/belong/special-needs 2154 Loop 337 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Mark 9 is a ministry that integrates children with disabilities into the life of the church. Our goal is to provide each child a safe and loving place to experience God’s love.

M.I.S.S. Foundation (Mothers in Sympathy and Support) 1-602-279-MISS (6477) 1-888-455-MISS (6477) Web: http://www.missfoundation.org/ P.O. Box 9195 Austin TX 78766 The MISS Foundation is an international 501(c)3, volunteer based organization providing C.A.R.E. [counseling, advocacy, research, and education] services to families experiencing the death of a child.

Texas Special Kids Network Julie Benavides (830) 660-8034 Christina Barton (830) 401-4946 [email protected] Supporting families with autistic and special needs children: monthly meetings, presentations, scholarships, summer social skills camp, support group, iPad program

Transportation/Transportacion Alamo Regional Transit (866)889-7433 Web: www.aacog.com/art 655 Landa St New Braunfels, TX 78130 One-way trip within New Braunfels is $1.00 round trip is $2.00 appointments are taken between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm; 24 hour notice is required.

Medicaid Transportation (877)633-8747 Web: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/mtp/ Program set up for non-emergency rides for people who have no other way of getting to their Medicaid health-care visits.

NB Ride (830) 743-0285 Tristan Transportation assistance for your transportation needs.

Utility & Rent Assistance/Asistencia con Utilidades

Community Action Partnership- Community Council of South Texas, Inc, (830) 303-4376 1410 E Court St, Seguin, Tx 78155

Community Council of South Central Texas – Community Service Program (830)221-4630 Web: http://www.ccsct.org/index.aspx 2932 South IH 35 Frontage Rd New Braunfels, 78130 CCSCT, Inc. is dedicated to empowering low-income families and individuals in South Central Texas by helping them transition out of poverty and become self-sufficient.

Community Resource & Recreation Center (CRRC) of Canyon Lake (830)964-2324 Web: www.crrcofcanyonlake.org 1917 FM 2673 Sattler, TX Helps with utilities, rent, food, can loan medical equipment: must be resident of Canyon Lake for six months and live in 78133 and parts of 7132.

Family Life Center New Braunfels (830) 625-7100 http://www.flcnb.org/ 5513 IH 35 Frontage Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Seguin (830) 379-1997 http://www.flcnb.org/ 122 W Ireland St, Seguin, TX 78155 Connect under-resourced and/or unemployed residents of our community to the programs that will enable those residents become self-sufficient members of the community.

The Kitchen Table (only assist with NBU bills) (210) 431-8525 Web: http://safoodbank.org/the-kitchen-table/ 651 I-35BL, New Braunfels, TX 78130 The Kitchen Table provides a variety of services in one place for those suffering from hunger or lack of nutrition.

RACAP- Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (210) 658-1613 307 Pfeil St, Schertz, Tx 78154 Help with food, rent assistance, prescription medications, and utiltiies.

Salvation Army- Seguin (830) 401-4872 1017 Kingsbury St, Seguin, Tx 78155

South Side Community Center (512)396-7003 Web: http://www.southsidecommunitycenter.org/ 390 South LBJ San Marcos, TX 78666 Rent, utilities, bus ticket to SA and Austin temporary housing up to 3 nights, thrift store M-Sat 9:00am-4:00pm

Security and Utility Deposit Assistance Program (830)625-6909 Web: http://www.nbcommunityresources.org/sudap.html 965 N Walnut Ave New Braunfels, TX 78130 Assist with security and utility deposits