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I believe that all individuals deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated for who they are.
I am dedicated to promoting an environment of respect and appreciation for the race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression of all persons.
I believe that mental health concerns are often impacted by social forces in the environment related to power and privilege. These can exist as racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, heterosexism, and other forms of marginalization and oppression. Often pervasive and institutionalized, these forces too often go unacknowledged, leaving the impacted individuals to feel alone, voiceless, and invalidated. I believe in addressing these forces in a culturally sensitive manner, and employing approaches that include empowerment and advocacy.
I am committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere of openness, trust, and safety where all attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors can be freely explored and discussed.
I am committed to continued education, advocacy, and social justice efforts to affirm the dignity, worth, and value of all individuals.
Resources
Alamo Area Resource Center and Equity Clinic
The Center: Pride Center San Antonio
The Human Empathy Project - Faith + LGBTQ Affirmation
NAMI - No-cost classes + support groups
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Institute of Mental Health - Statistics
Out Youth - LGBTQ Youth Support
Refugee Services of Texas - Resettlement services
SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Sex-Positive Families - Sexual health and emotional wellness resources/classes for parents
Thrive Youth Center- Emergency Shelter for LGBTQ+ Youth 18-24, experiencing homelessness
The Trevor Project - 'Saving young LGBTQ lives'
Crisis Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous 24hr Helpline: (Boerne/Comfort 210-828-6235)
Bexar County Women & Children's Shelter: 210-733-8810
Catholic Charities Crisis Intervention: 210-226-6178 or 210-226-1801
Clarity Child Guidance Center : 210-616-0300
Crisis Text Line:Text “HOME” to 741741
Hill Country Crisis Council: 1-888-621-0047
Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-712-HELP (4357)
Kendall County Victim Services: 830-249-9343 x 299;
On Call 24/7, Contact Dispatch: 830-249-8645
Kendall County Women’s Shelter Hotline: 1-800-495-8078
Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Center
Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660
Narcotics Anonymous: 1-800-221-9091
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1 (800) 799-7233
National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
1 (800) 273-8255
National Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline:
1 (866) 488-7386
Methodist Specialty Transplant Hospital Psychiatric Services
National Sexual Assault Hotline:
1 (800) 656-4673
Sigma Mental Health Urgent Care: 210-314-4564
Smoking Quit Hotline: 1-877-44U-QUIT (1-877-448-7848)
Texas Health and Human ServicesDial 211 or 877-541-7905 or 211texas.org
Texas Runaway Hotline: 1-888-580-HELP (4357)
Texas Youth 24/hr Hotline: 1-800-98-YOUTH (9-6884)
Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255