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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.
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BCFS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, KERRVILLE
To provide youth transitioning out of foster care, and other at-risk youth and young adults (ages 10-25), case management, training, and mentoring. To provide training and assistance with finding and maintaining employment. To provide affordable housing with transitional living support. We also provide a computer lab with internet access. All services are free. Ages Served: 10-25 ADDRESS: 1127 East Main, Suite 106, Kerrville, TX 78028 HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. PHONE: 830-896-0993 ext. 3424; 830-928-1597 (cell) FAX: 210-208-5259 or 830-428-3508 CONTACT: Kamaria (Kim) Woods, Director of Community Based Services EMAIL: kw0318@bcfs.net WEBSITE: www.discoverbcfs.net/Kerrville FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/BCFSyouthKerrville CHRISTIAN MEN’S JOB CORPS To provide training in life skills, job skills, work ethics, basic computer knowledge, counseling, financial instruction, and in-depth Bible studies. Eligibility: Age and education ADDRESS: 301 Junction Highway, Ste. 333A, Kerrville, TX 78028 PHONE: 830-257-3545; 830-377-1881 (cell) CONTACT: Tom Jones, Director EMAIL: Tjones@cmjckerrcounty.com WEBSITE: www.cmjckerrcounty.com CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S JOB CORPS To provide training in character development, life skills, job skills through our women at work program, resume preparation, interview skills, money management, computer skills, healthy relationships, personal recovery, Bible study, anger management, and counseling. Eligibility: Women 18 years of age and older ADDRESS: 1140 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028 PHONE: 830-895-3660 FAX: 830-896-8558 HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm CONTACT: Edna Vandiver, Director EMAIL: director@cwjckerrcounty.org WEBSITE: www.cwjckerrcounty.org COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE To provide grants for non-profit agencies and educational workshops and seminars for Boards of Trustees, nonprofit professionals and volunteers. ADDRESS: 301 Junction Hwy., Ste. #346-B, Kerrville, TX 78028 PHONE: 830-896-8811 HOURS: Mon. – Thurs. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CONTACT: Austin Dickson, Executive Director Jayne Zirkel or Amy Rector EMAIL: jayne@communityfoundation.net amy@communityfoundation.net 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 DEMENTIA CARE ADVOCATES To provide compassionate training and support for those with dementia and their family caregivers, to sponsor dementia training classes and/or symposiums for professional caregivers, to educate the community about the signs and symptoms of dementia and provide referral to local medical practitioners, and to provide employee training for area businesses. ADDRESS: 451 Guadalupe Street, Kerrville, TX 78028 PHONE: 830-792-4044 CONTACT: Peggy Pilkenton, Executive Director EMAIL: peggypilkenton@dietertcenter.org WEBSITE: www.dietertcenter.org ENHANCED HORIZONS (HILL COUNTRY YOUTH RANCH) To provide an educational and transitional living program for foster youth, homeless and at-risk young adults, ages 18-24. Our onsite school offers a free, online accredited high school credit recovery and diploma program for residents and community youth. Our transitional living program offers safe, secure and affordable housing in a supportive learning environment. Our program includes a Young Mother’s Home for young mothers (ages 18-24) with up to two children. Through case management, Enhanced Horizons works with residents to develop individualized transitional living plans, a goal-driven plan of support and services. Housing, independent living skills, career-vocational training and apprenticeships, educational support and transportation are included in our program. Our program motto is—Come, grow and Go! Eligibility: Our educational program is open EH residents and community students, ages 18-24. Our transitional living program is offered to former foster, homeless or at-risk youth, ages 18-24. The maximum time in our program is 24 months. ADDRESS: 149 Camp Scenic Loop, Ingram, TX 78025 (We are located on a 35-acre campus, approximately 4 miles from the Y in Ingram, off Hwy. 27 towards Mountain Home.) OFFICEHOURS: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am – 4:00 pm SCHOOL HOURS: Mon. – Fri. 8:20 am – 3:20 pm, flexible school schedules offered to accommodate working or parenting students EH transitional living program is year-round. PHONE: 830-367-4330 Ext. 223 or 830-329-3164 FAX: 830-367-2814 EMAIL: contact@enhancedhorizons.org WEBSITE: www.enhancedhorizons.org FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/enhancedhorizons FAMILIES & LITERACY, INC. To provide GED preparation and English as a second language classes. Classes are available in person, virtual or hybrid. Currently, no childcare is available. Ages served: Adult Education ADDRESS: 530 Methodist Encampment, Kerrville, TX 78028 (On the campus of “Light on the Hill”– Mt. Wesley) PHONE: 830-896-8787 HOURS: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CONTACT: Misty Kothe, Executive Director - misty@familiesandliteracy.org Jennifer Zaffke, Operations Coordinator EMAIL: famandlitofc@familiesandliteracy.org WEBSITE: www.familiesandliteracy.org FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/families&literacy 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. LOCATION: 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 CHAPTER-NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION To provide weather safety education and training. HOURS: Education/training by request PHONE: 210-913-3120 CONTACT: Richard McAlister WEBSITE: www.hcnwa.club HILL COUNTRY HIGH SCHOOL KISD To provide accelerated instruction for students at-risk of not graduating Eligibility: Students meet one of Texas’ 13 criteria for At-Risk determination. ADDRESS: 1200 Sidney Baker Street, Kerrville, Texas 78028 HOURS: 7:30 am – 3:45 pm weekdays CONTACT: Steve Schwarz, Principal Dustin Cowart, Assistant Principal PHONE: 830-257-2232 FAX: 830-792-5020 EMAIL: steve.schwarz@kerrvilleisd.net dustin.cowart@kerrvilleisd.net HILL COUNTRY MINISTRIES To provide spiritual encouragement, training, and growth opportunities that promote well-being, healthy marriages, wise parenting, and improved relational skills. Services provided are Bible conferences, workshops, studies, DVDs, training in prayer, children’s devotional activities, online training, and ASL interpreted DVDs. Eligibility: Adults ADDRESS: 1127 East Main, Ste. 200, Kerrville, TX 78028 PHONE: 830-257-5995; 830-377-2704 (cell) CONTACT: Debbie Taylor Williams, Director EMAIL: hillcountryministries@gmail.com debbie@debbietaylorwilliams.com WEBSITE: http://www.hillcountryministries.com HILL COUNTRY PREPPERS To provide training in self-reliance and self-sufficiency in an uncertain world. Training is provided in how to prepare for emergencies, disasters and everyday dramas to lessen dependence on others unnecessarily. Monthly classes cover first aid, self-defense, food and water storage, go bags, emergency planning, alternate power, rainwater catchment, financial security and other related topics. Stephen Lehman is available to address organizations and groups about Emergency Preparedness. Eligibility: The monthly classes & meetings are open to the public. $1 is charged for handout at the door to cover printing costs, but other literature is free for the taking. ADDRESS: Buzzie’s BBQ, 213 Schreiner Street, Kerrville, TX 78028 PHONE: 830-739-5990 HOURS: Third Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm CONTACT: Stephen Lehman EMAIL: hcpreppers@gmail.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HillCountryPreppers KERRVILLE ISD HEAD START AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPUS To provide comprehensive educational services and social services to qualifying students and their families. Programs include PK3, PK4, ECSE and Head Start. Highly qualified teachers & staff work diligently to provide an exemplary educational experience for all of our students at NO COST. Our programs include parent education, socialization opportunities and field trips. Registration is on-going. For more information about registration or to volunteer call 830-257-1335. Eligibility: Eligibility is determined by income. Families may request services and discuss needs year-round. ADDRESS: 1011 Third Street, Kerrville, TX 78028 PHONE: 830-257-1335 ext. 1915 FAX: 830-257-2201 HOURS: Open during school year (August – May following school calendar); Office is open Mon. – Fri. 7:40 am – 4:00 pm CONTACT: Traci Walker, Family Coordinator EMAIL: traci.walker@kerrvilleisd.net LIVING WORD BIBLE SCHOOL To provide a 2-year Bible and ministry training school. The school is comprised of a spring and fall semester each year and covers Systematic Theology, Old Testament and New Testament Survey, Discipleship, Roles of Minister, and hands-on training in various areas of service. Eligibility: Tuition is free. ADDRESS: Friendship Bible Church/AIM 4 THE WORLD - 1610 Sidney Baker, Kerrville, TX 78028 PHONE: 830-370-2841 CONTACT: Darrin Miller, Associate Pastor/Director EMAIL: darrin@cmjckerrcounty.com MAGDALENE HOUSE KERRVILLE—MERCY GATE MINISTRIES 501c3 To transform women’s lives by providing a path that leads to healing and recovery, education and employment, acceptance without judgment, and love sustained by hope. Magdalene House Kerrville is a one-year residential program for women coming out of trafficking, sexual abuse, prostitution and addiction. Magdalene House is under the direction of Mercy Gate Ministries and is state approved for those coming out of prison and are on parole or probation. ADDRESS: 3170 Junction Highway, Ste. 3, Kerrville, TX 78028 PHONE: 830-367-3480 (office) 830-377-2688 (cell) CONTACT: Chae Spencer EMAIL: info@mercygateministries.com FACEBOOK: www.mercygateministries.com 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/ REACHING BEYOND BOUNDARIES To provide community education on Domestic Sex Trafficking of Minors with a vision to provide long-term housing with wrap around services for trafficked children. Reaching Beyond Boundaries is a non-profit agency. Eligibility: Must be a victim of sex trafficking between the ages of 10-19 ADDRESS: Kerrville, TX 78028 HOURS: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday; Other hours upon request CONTACT: Denise Fritter, Founder PHONE: 210-643-8436 FACEBOOK: Reaching Beyond Boundaries SAN ANTONIO COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG AWARENESS (SACADA) HILL COUNTRY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (HCCADA) To provide prevention programs and services, education and outpatient treatment & recovery support for Bandera, Bexar, Kendall & Kerr Counties. Most substance use prevention services are free of charge & include youth prevention programs taught in elementary, middle, & high schools; adult & community prevention presentations; & fun, creative activities for school districts, civic & parent organizations, & senior centers. We can provide presentations on stress relief, bullying, communication skills & journaling. We also provide mental health awareness training &, for a fee, alcohol & drug assessments. Education services include court ordered classes like the Drug Offender Education Program, DWI Education and DWI Intervention, referral services, Victim’s Impact Panel, Alcohol Awareness/Minor in Possession courses, & tobacco counseling & education. HCCADA’s Kerrville office also conducts 5-Panel Hair Follicle drug tests. Outpatient treatment & recovery services include individual & group counseling. Parent Awareness & Drug Risk Education (PADRE), & recovery support services. ADDRESS: 102 Business Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028 HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm GROUP COUNSELING: Monday – Wednesday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm CONTACT: Andrea Salazar, ACPS Director Youth Prevention; Phone: 830-428-8797 Kristen Staton, Youth Prevention Specialist; Phone: 210-225-4741 (Ext. 5010) EMAIL: asalazar@sacada.org (Andrea Salazar) kstaton@sacada.org (Kristen Staton) WEBSITES: HCCADA – www.hccada.org; SACADS – www.sacada.org FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SACADATex SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK To fight hunger in Southwest Texas through Food for Today—immediate food assistance, Hope/CSFP programs providing monthly food boxes for seniors, and Amazon delivery—sign up for food delivery service. Federal benefit assistance helps clients apply for Medicaid, WIC, TANF, Healthy Texas Women, SNAP, and food stamps. A referral partner program is provided to assist in acquiring outside needs—clothing, hygiene, medical equipment, diapers, pads, & prenatal needs. The SAFB partners with more than 500 client service agencies to help feed the hungry throughout 29 counties. Eligibility: Anyone can sign up for food assistance in San Antonio. We do not go by income. You may register for food assistance every 2 weeks ADDRESS: 5200 Enrique M. Barrera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78227 HOURS: SAFB Lobby Hours: M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (excluding holidays); Saturday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Help Center/Client Services Call Center: M-F 8:00 am-8:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm PHONE: Main SAFB 1-210-337-3663; Help Center 1-210-431-8326 or 1-800-246-9121 CONTACT: Mario Obledo, Jr., Chief of Government & Public Affairs Alexis Gonzales, Community Partner (210-431-8502) Nancy Sanchez, Supervisor EMAIL: mobledo@safoodbank.org, algonzales@safoodbank.org, nsanchez@safoodbank.org WEBSITE: www.safoodbank.org TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE AgriLife offers a diverse array of educational programs, activities, and resources ranging from self-study activities to programs. No matter the name Extension programs are based on objective, research-based, practical information that you can use today. Program areas are Agriculture & Natural Resources, Family & Community Health, Texas 4-H & Youth Development and Community Economic Development. Eligibility Criteria: AgriLife provides equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons. ADDRESS: 3775 Hwy 27, Kerrville, TX 78028 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Closed for lunch noon – 1:00 pm PHONE: 830-257-6568 FAX: 830-257-6573 CONTACT: Angela Fiedler, Kerr County Extension Agent EMAIL: afiedler@ag.tamu.edu or http://kerr.agrilife.org WEBSITE: http://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/browse/program-areas/ THE PARENTING RESOURCE CENTER To provide education that teaches responsibility and love without breaking the child’s spirit. Plus, we help provide essentials needed for babies and toddlers. We offer more than 250 unique and private classes: prenatal care, labor & delivery, parenting (including effective discipline), and Bible studies. With each FREE class that a parent participates in, he/she will earn Baby Bucks that are redeemable in our boutique, Sara Elizabeth’s Closet. Items such as diapers, car seats, strollers, play pens, cribs & mattresses, formula & baby food, and limited nursing items can be purchased with Baby Bucks. Our Earn While You Learn program helps mothers and fathers be the best parents they can be. CPS parenting class program is also available at no charge. The Center does NOT provide rental assistance, lodging, gift cards, or utilities assistance. Eligibility: Parents with children up to 12 years of age; all ages of men and women wanting to EARN WHILE THEY LEARN; twice a week classes can be taken. Services are FREE of charge. ADDRESS: 718 Alpine Drive, Suite A, Kerrville, TX 78028 HOURS: Mon. – Wed. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Thurs. 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Closed Fridays PHONE: 830-257-2166 CONTACT: Sylvia Gonzales, Office Manager EMAIL: sylvia@theparentingresourcecenter.org WEBSITE: www.theparentingresourcecenter.org FACEBOOK: The Parenting Resource Center WOMEN’S FINANCIAL CONNECTION To provide financial literacy for girls and women through education and a fun party seminar approach. Women’s Financial Connection is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Eligibility: Female, any income level, ages 16+ (younger girls may participate, if interested) ADDRESS: P.O. Box 294164, Kerrville, TX 78029 HOURS: Financial freedom parties on request; meetings in community, homes and offices PHONE: 956-433-9908 CONTACT: Debra J. Hadsall, Executive Director EMAIL: womensfinancialconnection@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.womensFC.org FACEBOOK: Women’s Financial Connection WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS To assist, at a basic level, individuals looking for new employment, provide help creating a resume and completing an application. Aid is given to employers looking to recruit individuals for new and existing positions. For qualifying customers who are suitable, training assistance is provided in the areas that are considered in demand (such as LVN, paralegal, truck driving, and many others. Eligibility: Center is open to everyone seeking employment. For training services—2 different ways one can qualify—one is through income levels and the other is through UI eligibility and in both cases the person must be 18 years old or older. ADDRESS: 1700 Sidney Baker, Suite 500, Kerrville, Texas 78028 HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, closed on holidays PHONE: 830-257-3171 FAX: 830-257-3181 CONTACT: Jennifer Johnson |
