New Tactics Inc. Equine Therapy is dedicated to utilizing equine activities to support Service Members, Veterans, and First Responders across rural and urban areas of South Texas.
They specialize in areas such as PTSD, trauma, and relationship counseling and our staff comprises of service veterans and licensed counselors, ensuring a comprehensive and empathetic approach to aiding those in need.
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Mercedes Bristol & Grandchildren
Mercedes Bristol is the Executive Director of Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. They started in 2011 because Mercedes Bristol was given her five grandchildren who were removed by CPS. She had to make a decision whether she took her grandchildren or let them go into foster care. She was now raising five grandchildren from three months to 9-years old. She went through many emotions of guilt, disappointment and shame. Without beds for the children, she applied for $1,000 TANF and because her car was over the resource limit, she was denied. Read story, click here.
We were not designed to face life's challenges alone. Social connection improves physical & mental health. When we experience kindness, encouragement, and understanding, we overcome obstacles, recover from trauma, and find hope during times of crisis. Many people are struggling with loneliness, financial hardship, and mental health challenges. Compassion is recognizing our well-being is connected to the well-being of others.
Help Me Grow Bexar County
is available to pregnant mothers and children up to 6 years of age. Their staff connect families to life-changing resources and are available for caregivers to ask questions about their child’s development, including how they
learn,
speak,
behave or
move.
Firearms are the leading cause of death in children in the United States — most of which come from accidental discharges and suicides. While research shows that most gun owners own firearms for protection, there’s more we can do to protect our family from our firearms. Learn the simple steps you can take to keep your family safe. More Information
