Counseling & Guidance
KERRKIND, the Kerr County Inter-agency Directory, is a listing of important support, emergency, resource, and hand up agencies, non-profits and organizations serving the Kerr County and surrounding areas communities.
COR LIFE
To provide counseling and educational programs through the use of HORSES to both individuals and groups. Our organization specializes in addiction recovery and prevention with an emphasis on the impact of trauma, the neuroscience of human/horse brain development and the role relationship plays in the recovery and healing of individuals. We empower the broken hearted with choices that will put them on the courageous path of rebuilding their lives and living and loving from a place of wholeheartedness. It is our belief that we are all hardwired for connection, and it is only through presenting our authentic, imperfect selves to the world that we are able to come truly alive, genuinely connect and then go on to live from a place of purpose.
Eligibility: High school age and higher; the client(s) will be seen as often as deemed appropriate.
ADDRESS: 673 Town Creek, Kerrville, TX 78028
HOURS: Tuesday-Thursday by appointment; Weekend group educational programs or family counseling
PHONE: 281-731-3416
CONTACT: Malinda Simmons
EMAIL: malinda@CorLifemanship.com
WEBSITE: www.TheCoreLife.org
FACEBOOK: Facebook@CorLifemanship.com
GRIEF SHARE – GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS – KERRVILLE
To provide support to grieving individuals who have lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend during this confusing time when they feel isolated and have many questions about things they’ve never faced. Grief Share groups meet weekly to help individuals face these challenges and move toward rebuilding their lives. Each Grief Share group session has three distinct elements: (1) Video seminar with experts, (2) Support group discussion with focus, and (3) Personal study and reflection. The following list of churches have had Grief Share groups. Please call for information on groups currently meeting or groups planning future meetings.
Trinity Baptist Church at 800 Jackson Road - 830-895-0100
Impact Christian Fellowship at 2033 Goat Creek Road - 830-792-9844
First Baptist Church at 625 Washington- 830-257-5033
First United Methodist Church at 321 Thompson - 830-257-0800
HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE AGAINST TRAFFICKING (HCAAT)
To provide community awareness of and information on human trafficking. Hill Country Alliance Against Trafficking is a Hill Country community-wide voluntary coalition in which participants represent a variety of community-based organizations & resources that offer services to individuals who are victims of human. HCAAT’s primary interests revolve around community awareness and provision of information relating to prevention, recognition, and intervention to prevent sex trafficking and/or recognize & rescue victims. HCAAT’s aim centers around filling informational needs of Hill Country residents, service providers & identification of gaps in resources in the local area.
Eligibility: HCAAT meetings are open to any individuals with interests and/or expertise in prevention & intervention to promote rescue, healing & recovery of victims of human-sex trafficking.
PHONE: 830-928-2989
CONTACT: Pamela J. Haylock, PhD, RN, FAAN
EMAIL: haylockpj@gmail.com
WEBSITE: Under development at this time
HILL COUNTRY MHDD – KERR MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
To provide mental health services delivered through a Disease Management Model: Treatment of major depression, bipolar and/or schizophrenia disorders that focuses on an individual’s outcomes, selected services, tools, and strengths in order for them to recover. Outpatient drug and alcohol counseling is offered.
ADDRESS: 955 Water Street, Kerrville, TX 78028
PHONE: 830-257-6553 OR 1-888-445-5232 (toll free)
FAX: 830-896-4448
CONTACT: Shannon Gray, Clinic Director
WEBSITE: www.hillcountry.org
CRISIS LINE: 877-466-0660
KIDS ADVOCACY PLACE—HILL COUNTRY CRISIS COUNCIL, INC.
To provide a safe place for children of reported abuse by supporting them through the investigative process, partnering with local professional agencies and educating the community on child abuse issues. Services include trauma-focused counseling.
Ages served: Children and teens
ADDRESS: 313 Leslie Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028
PHONE: 830-895-4527
CONTACT: Stephenie Nagy, Coordinator
EMAIL: stephenie@hccares.com
WEBSITE: www.hillcountrycrisiscouncil.com
K’STAR, INC. (FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES (FAYS) & EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR DISPLACED YOUTH)
K’STAR, Inc. Counseling Services—Contact Gina Castilleja, Program Director
To provide free services to youth & parents who are experiencing difficult living situations or problems with truancy & are a school dropout risk. Through counseling, compassion, & parenting skills training, we enable families t grow closer & learn to effectively resolve conflict. K’STAR focuses on Trauma Informed Care, CBT and evidence-based curriculum. As a nonprofit organization, K’STAR, Inc. receives funding from the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services via the state runaway program & Child Protective Services, private grants, foundations, federal funds, budgets & fundraisers through Kerrville, Texas.
Emergency Shelter—Contact Melody Lowman, Executive Director
K’STAR Emergency Shelter provides nurture & support for displaced children. Through the practice of Trauma-Informed Care, we start the process of healing the abuse, neglect & trauma suffered in the child’s early years. Our home can house up to 20 youngsters ages birth to 17. Children are placed with us through the Texas Department of Protective Services, Family Tapestry, 2Ingage, and Saint Francis Ministries. We have done our job when the children are sad to leave K’STAR.
Eligibility: Counseling: Family must have a youth ages birth to 17 years old with the exception of 18 only if still in high school when 18. Shelter: Children birth to 17 years of age.
Children are placed with us through the Texas Department of Protective Services, Family Tapestry, 2Ingage, & Saint Francis Ministries.
EMERGENGY YOUTH SHELTER 830-896-7293
Counseling Helpline: 855-327-8004 (24/7)
ADDRESS: 1016 E. Main Street (Main Office)—Counseling; PO Box 290962, Kerrville, TX 78029; 216 Market Avenue (Bandera office); Satellite offices: Bandera, Burnet, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Menard, Real & Uvalde counties
HOURS: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday.- Friday (Administrative office); Hours vary to accommodate client needs.
PHONE: 830-896-5437 (Melody Lowman, Executive Director; Shelter Contact);
HELPLINE: 830-896-7827
FAX: 830-895-0670
EMAIL: melodylowman@kstar.org
WEBSITE: https://www.kstar.org/#/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kstarkerrville/
MAGDALENE HOUSE KERRVILLE—MERCY GATE MINISTRIES (501c3)
To provide a residential community serving women who are survivors of trafficking, prostitution, addiction and abuse. Our 12-month plan (The Journey) offers a variety of curriculum as well as medical and psychological care on a case-by-case basis, all provided in a compassionate, Christian ‘home’ environment, where the emphasis is on healing and developing healthy relationships with ourselves, others and God through Jesus Christ. Mercy Gate Ministries is a family of professionals, volunteers and survivors who are passionate and committed to combating the evils of sex exploitation by breaking the bonds of captivity, imparting power over victimization and healing the hidden effects of this trauma.
ADDRESS: 3170 Junction Highway, Ste. W-3, Ingram, TX 78028
PHONE: 830-367-3480 (office)
CONTACT: Mercy Gate Ministries
EMAIL: info@mercygateministries.com
WEBSITE: www.mercygateministries.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mercygateministries.org/
MERCY GATE MINISTRIES (501c3)
Mercy Gate Ministries is a family of professionals, volunteers and survivors who are passionate and committed to combating the evils of sex exploitation by breaking the bonds of captivity, imparting power over victimization and healing the hidden effects of this trauma. Mercy Gate Ministries hosts professional educational opportunities to equip leaders, such as law enforcement, medical personnel, first responders and child-serving agencies. We do this by sharing hope to recognize, recover and restore the lives of vulnerable children and adults.
ADDRESS: 3170 Junction Highway, Ste. W-3, Ingram, TX 78028
PHONE: 830-367-3480 (office)
CONTACT: Mercy Gate Ministries
EMAIL: info@mercygateministries.com
WEBSITE: www.mercygateministries.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mercygateministries.org/
NEW HOPE COUNSELING SERVICES (HILL COUNTRY CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CENTER, INC.)
To promote hope and mental health in everyday life for All across the family life cycle, from age 4, regardless of age, gender, religion, socio-economic status, or ethnicity. Providing professional outpatient mental and behavioral healthcare, New Hope services include choice of in-person or virtual sessions with a male or female counselor for both English and Spanish speakers. New Hope does NOT provide a psychologist or psychiatrist and cannot prescribe medications. New Hope is state approved to provide the Batters Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP); classes weekly; call for cost and availability (830-257-3009).
Eligibility Criteria: All are welcome. Submit intake packet online at www.newhopecounselingtx.org; choose English or Spanish; adult or child intakes. Clients receive ongoing services as determined during first appointment with the counselor—usually weekly. The cost of each session is determined by financial documentation and family size on a sliding scale fee for those at or below the 200% Federal Poverty guidelines. Most insurances accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid.
ADDRESS: 1127 East Main, Suite 100, first floor, Kerrville, TX 78028 (Next to CWJC)
PHONE: 830-257-3009 (New Hope Office)
CONTACT: Brenda Fudge, Executive Director
EMAIL: office@newhopecounselingtx.org
WEBSITE: www.newhopecounselingtx.org
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/New-Hope-Counseling-Center-23255574535729731/
To provide counseling and educational programs through the use of HORSES to both individuals and groups. Our organization specializes in addiction recovery and prevention with an emphasis on the impact of trauma, the neuroscience of human/horse brain development and the role relationship plays in the recovery and healing of individuals. We empower the broken hearted with choices that will put them on the courageous path of rebuilding their lives and living and loving from a place of wholeheartedness. It is our belief that we are all hardwired for connection, and it is only through presenting our authentic, imperfect selves to the world that we are able to come truly alive, genuinely connect and then go on to live from a place of purpose.
Eligibility: High school age and higher; the client(s) will be seen as often as deemed appropriate.
ADDRESS: 673 Town Creek, Kerrville, TX 78028
HOURS: Tuesday-Thursday by appointment; Weekend group educational programs or family counseling
PHONE: 281-731-3416
CONTACT: Malinda Simmons
EMAIL: malinda@CorLifemanship.com
WEBSITE: www.TheCoreLife.org
FACEBOOK: Facebook@CorLifemanship.com
GRIEF SHARE – GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS – KERRVILLE
To provide support to grieving individuals who have lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend during this confusing time when they feel isolated and have many questions about things they’ve never faced. Grief Share groups meet weekly to help individuals face these challenges and move toward rebuilding their lives. Each Grief Share group session has three distinct elements: (1) Video seminar with experts, (2) Support group discussion with focus, and (3) Personal study and reflection. The following list of churches have had Grief Share groups. Please call for information on groups currently meeting or groups planning future meetings.
Trinity Baptist Church at 800 Jackson Road - 830-895-0100
Impact Christian Fellowship at 2033 Goat Creek Road - 830-792-9844
First Baptist Church at 625 Washington- 830-257-5033
First United Methodist Church at 321 Thompson - 830-257-0800
HILL COUNTRY ALLIANCE AGAINST TRAFFICKING (HCAAT)
To provide community awareness of and information on human trafficking. Hill Country Alliance Against Trafficking is a Hill Country community-wide voluntary coalition in which participants represent a variety of community-based organizations & resources that offer services to individuals who are victims of human. HCAAT’s primary interests revolve around community awareness and provision of information relating to prevention, recognition, and intervention to prevent sex trafficking and/or recognize & rescue victims. HCAAT’s aim centers around filling informational needs of Hill Country residents, service providers & identification of gaps in resources in the local area.
Eligibility: HCAAT meetings are open to any individuals with interests and/or expertise in prevention & intervention to promote rescue, healing & recovery of victims of human-sex trafficking.
PHONE: 830-928-2989
CONTACT: Pamela J. Haylock, PhD, RN, FAAN
EMAIL: haylockpj@gmail.com
WEBSITE: Under development at this time
HILL COUNTRY MHDD – KERR MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
To provide mental health services delivered through a Disease Management Model: Treatment of major depression, bipolar and/or schizophrenia disorders that focuses on an individual’s outcomes, selected services, tools, and strengths in order for them to recover. Outpatient drug and alcohol counseling is offered.
ADDRESS: 955 Water Street, Kerrville, TX 78028
PHONE: 830-257-6553 OR 1-888-445-5232 (toll free)
FAX: 830-896-4448
CONTACT: Shannon Gray, Clinic Director
WEBSITE: www.hillcountry.org
CRISIS LINE: 877-466-0660
KIDS ADVOCACY PLACE—HILL COUNTRY CRISIS COUNCIL, INC.
To provide a safe place for children of reported abuse by supporting them through the investigative process, partnering with local professional agencies and educating the community on child abuse issues. Services include trauma-focused counseling.
Ages served: Children and teens
ADDRESS: 313 Leslie Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028
PHONE: 830-895-4527
CONTACT: Stephenie Nagy, Coordinator
EMAIL: stephenie@hccares.com
WEBSITE: www.hillcountrycrisiscouncil.com
K’STAR, INC. (FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES (FAYS) & EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR DISPLACED YOUTH)
K’STAR, Inc. Counseling Services—Contact Gina Castilleja, Program Director
To provide free services to youth & parents who are experiencing difficult living situations or problems with truancy & are a school dropout risk. Through counseling, compassion, & parenting skills training, we enable families t grow closer & learn to effectively resolve conflict. K’STAR focuses on Trauma Informed Care, CBT and evidence-based curriculum. As a nonprofit organization, K’STAR, Inc. receives funding from the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services via the state runaway program & Child Protective Services, private grants, foundations, federal funds, budgets & fundraisers through Kerrville, Texas.
Emergency Shelter—Contact Melody Lowman, Executive Director
K’STAR Emergency Shelter provides nurture & support for displaced children. Through the practice of Trauma-Informed Care, we start the process of healing the abuse, neglect & trauma suffered in the child’s early years. Our home can house up to 20 youngsters ages birth to 17. Children are placed with us through the Texas Department of Protective Services, Family Tapestry, 2Ingage, and Saint Francis Ministries. We have done our job when the children are sad to leave K’STAR.
Eligibility: Counseling: Family must have a youth ages birth to 17 years old with the exception of 18 only if still in high school when 18. Shelter: Children birth to 17 years of age.
Children are placed with us through the Texas Department of Protective Services, Family Tapestry, 2Ingage, & Saint Francis Ministries.
EMERGENGY YOUTH SHELTER 830-896-7293
Counseling Helpline: 855-327-8004 (24/7)
ADDRESS: 1016 E. Main Street (Main Office)—Counseling; PO Box 290962, Kerrville, TX 78029; 216 Market Avenue (Bandera office); Satellite offices: Bandera, Burnet, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Menard, Real & Uvalde counties
HOURS: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday.- Friday (Administrative office); Hours vary to accommodate client needs.
PHONE: 830-896-5437 (Melody Lowman, Executive Director; Shelter Contact);
HELPLINE: 830-896-7827
FAX: 830-895-0670
EMAIL: melodylowman@kstar.org
WEBSITE: https://www.kstar.org/#/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kstarkerrville/
MAGDALENE HOUSE KERRVILLE—MERCY GATE MINISTRIES (501c3)
To provide a residential community serving women who are survivors of trafficking, prostitution, addiction and abuse. Our 12-month plan (The Journey) offers a variety of curriculum as well as medical and psychological care on a case-by-case basis, all provided in a compassionate, Christian ‘home’ environment, where the emphasis is on healing and developing healthy relationships with ourselves, others and God through Jesus Christ. Mercy Gate Ministries is a family of professionals, volunteers and survivors who are passionate and committed to combating the evils of sex exploitation by breaking the bonds of captivity, imparting power over victimization and healing the hidden effects of this trauma.
ADDRESS: 3170 Junction Highway, Ste. W-3, Ingram, TX 78028
PHONE: 830-367-3480 (office)
CONTACT: Mercy Gate Ministries
EMAIL: info@mercygateministries.com
WEBSITE: www.mercygateministries.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mercygateministries.org/
MERCY GATE MINISTRIES (501c3)
Mercy Gate Ministries is a family of professionals, volunteers and survivors who are passionate and committed to combating the evils of sex exploitation by breaking the bonds of captivity, imparting power over victimization and healing the hidden effects of this trauma. Mercy Gate Ministries hosts professional educational opportunities to equip leaders, such as law enforcement, medical personnel, first responders and child-serving agencies. We do this by sharing hope to recognize, recover and restore the lives of vulnerable children and adults.
ADDRESS: 3170 Junction Highway, Ste. W-3, Ingram, TX 78028
PHONE: 830-367-3480 (office)
CONTACT: Mercy Gate Ministries
EMAIL: info@mercygateministries.com
WEBSITE: www.mercygateministries.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mercygateministries.org/
NEW HOPE COUNSELING SERVICES (HILL COUNTRY CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CENTER, INC.)
To promote hope and mental health in everyday life for All across the family life cycle, from age 4, regardless of age, gender, religion, socio-economic status, or ethnicity. Providing professional outpatient mental and behavioral healthcare, New Hope services include choice of in-person or virtual sessions with a male or female counselor for both English and Spanish speakers. New Hope does NOT provide a psychologist or psychiatrist and cannot prescribe medications. New Hope is state approved to provide the Batters Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP); classes weekly; call for cost and availability (830-257-3009).
Eligibility Criteria: All are welcome. Submit intake packet online at www.newhopecounselingtx.org; choose English or Spanish; adult or child intakes. Clients receive ongoing services as determined during first appointment with the counselor—usually weekly. The cost of each session is determined by financial documentation and family size on a sliding scale fee for those at or below the 200% Federal Poverty guidelines. Most insurances accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid.
ADDRESS: 1127 East Main, Suite 100, first floor, Kerrville, TX 78028 (Next to CWJC)
PHONE: 830-257-3009 (New Hope Office)
CONTACT: Brenda Fudge, Executive Director
EMAIL: office@newhopecounselingtx.org
WEBSITE: www.newhopecounselingtx.org
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/New-Hope-Counseling-Center-23255574535729731/
