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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.
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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.
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Resources
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Alamo Area Resource Center and Equity Clinic
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The Center: Pride Center San Antonio
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The Human Empathy Project - Faith + LGBTQ Affirmation
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NAMI - No-cost classes + support groups
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
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National Institute of Mental Health - Statistics
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Out Youth - LGBTQ Youth Support
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Refugee Services of Texas - Resettlement services
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SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Sex-Positive Families - Sexual health and emotional wellness resources/classes for parents
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Thrive Youth Center- Emergency Shelter for LGBTQ+ Youth 18-24, experiencing homelessness
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The Trevor Project - 'Saving young LGBTQ lives'
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Crisis Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous 24hr Helpline: (Boerne/Comfort 210-828-6235)
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Bexar County Women & Children's Shelter: 210-733-8810
Catholic Charities Crisis Intervention: 210-226-6178 or 210-226-1801
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Clarity Child Guidance Center : 210-616-0300
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Crisis Text Line:Text “HOME” to 741741
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Hill Country Crisis Council: 1-888-621-0047
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Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-712-HELP (4357)
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Kendall County Victim Services: 830-249-9343 x 299;
On Call 24/7, Contact Dispatch: 830-249-8645
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Kendall County Women’s Shelter Hotline: 1-800-495-8078
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Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Center
Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660
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Narcotics Anonymous: 1-800-221-9091
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National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
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National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1 (800) 799-7233
National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
1 (800) 273-8255
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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
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Sigma Mental Health Urgent Care: 210-314-4564
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Smoking Quit Hotline: 1-877-44U-QUIT (1-877-448-7848)
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Texas Health and Human ServicesDial 211 or 877-541-7905 or 211texas.org
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Texas Runaway Hotline: 1-888-580-HELP (4357)
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Texas Youth 24/hr Hotline: 1-800-98-YOUTH (9-6884)
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Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255