About CTVHCS “The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is a Joint Commission accredited, complexity level 1-A facility serving Veterans in 39 counties in Central Texas. CTVHCS has two medical centers located in Temple and Waco; a stand-alone multispecialty clinic in Austin; five community based outpatient clinics in Brownwood, Cedar Park, College Station, PalestineContinue reading “Central Texas Veterans Health Care System”
Category Archives: Mental Health
The Dog Alliance
About The Dog Alliance “We provide service dogs for veterans who are challenged by the visible and invisible wounds of war. We provide therapy dogs to reduce stress in the workplace, the airport, the courts and schools. We bring joy to patients in nursing homes and hospitals. We provide self-esteem building summer camps for kidsContinue reading “The Dog Alliance”
Team Red, White & Blue (RWB) Austin
About Team RWB Austin “Every year, more than 250,000 active duty service members transition out of the military, joining the 3.5 million post-9/11 veterans already living in communities nationwide. They face many challenges including isolation, weight gain, lack of purpose, and other health issues. Team Red, White & Blue is the antidote to the isolationContinue reading “Team Red, White & Blue (RWB) Austin”
The Trevor Project
About The Trevor Project “Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.” https://www.thetrevorproject.org/about/ Volunteer Opportunities TrevorChat & TrevorText: Receive special training toContinue reading “The Trevor Project”
PFLAG Austin
About PFLAG Austin “PFLAG Austin is a chapter of a national non-profit organization, and provides free, confidential support groups for Austin, Texas area LGBTQ persons (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning) along with their family and friends. PFLAG Austin is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a local chapter of the national PFLAG organization.” https://pflagaustin.org/mission Volunteer OpportunitiesContinue reading “PFLAG Austin”
SIMS Foundation
About SIMS “SIMS Foundation provides mental health and substance use recovery services for musicians, music industry professionals, and their families to support the well-being of the Austin music community.” https://simsfoundation.org/about-us/ Volunteer Opportunities Help spread the word about SIMS at events, festivals, and club shows Volunteer Requirements Volunteers must be 18 or older. To apply toContinue reading “SIMS Foundation”
Learning Together Equestrians
About LTE “Learning Together Equestrians is a nonprofit organization. The organization consists of a passionate group of members, instructors, and volunteers committed to providing therapeutic horseback riding (hippotherapy), and related educational programs, to children with developmental or physical disabilities. We are located in Austin, Texas and serve our surrounding community.” http://www.learningtogetherequestrians.org/styled-2/ Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer: WorkContinue reading “Learning Together Equestrians”
National Domestic Violence Hotline
About the Hotline “Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Callers to The Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) can expect highly trained, experienced advocates to offer compassionate support,Continue reading “National Domestic Violence Hotline”
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Central Texas
About NAMI Central Texas “Founded in 1984, NAMI Central Texas, formerly NAMI Austin, is a member of the largest grassroots mental health organization in the United States, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Through innovative education, support and advocacy programs, we are changing the way our community addresses mental health.” https://namicentraltx.org/about/ Volunteer Opportunities Teachers FacilitatorsContinue reading “National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Central Texas”
Marbridge Foundation
About Marbridge “Marbridge is nestled on over 200 acres, just 13 miles south of downtown Austin, Texas. Marbridge provides a distinct alternative to group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities, offering a full spectrum of services tailored to individual needs and abilities. Each of our three communities — The Ranch, The Village, and The VillaContinue reading “Marbridge Foundation”
Amala Foundation
About the Amala Foundation “The Amala Foundation inspires people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with themselves and others, grow as individuals, and serve as conscious leaders in their communities.” https://amalafoundation.org/ Volunteer Opportunities The Amala Foundation does not have specific volunteer opportunities listed on their website, but the accept volunteers. Volunteer Requirements The AmalaContinue reading “Amala Foundation”
Harbor Hospice
About Harbor Hospice “Harbor Hospice is much more than a place. We are devoted to giving each family a gift when they need it most…quality of life for our patients when they are facing life’s greatest challenge.” https://www.harborhospice.com/ Volunteer Opportunities Read to a patient, or hold a hand Stay with a patient while family membersContinue reading “Harbor Hospice”
Capital Area Parkinson’s Society
About CAPS “Founded in 1984, Capital Area Parkinson’s Society addresses the needs of those impacted by Parkinson’s Disease in central Texas. The organization offers a multitude of support groups, resources, monthly meetings with expert speakers, and a community for people afflicted by Parkinson’s, and for those responsible for their care.” http://www.capitalareaparkinsons.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Help duringContinue reading “Capital Area Parkinson’s Society”
Family Eldercare
About Family Eldercare “Family Eldercare’s mission touches the lives of almost 6,000 seniors and adults with disabilities every year. Watch our mission in action and see how deep our mission runs, ensuring that Central Texans thrive.” https://www.familyeldercare.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Become an administrative or special events volunteer: Assist with data entry, filing, answering phones, writing thank-youContinue reading “Family Eldercare”
LifeWorks
About LifeWorks “LifeWorks is a fearless advocate for youth and families seeking their path to self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative problem solving, shared accountability and a relentless focus on achieving real, sustainable and measurable results for the clients we serve.” https://www.lifeworksaustin.org/what-we-do Volunteer Opportunities Help with a scheduled group volunteer project Attend a Faces of LifeWorksContinue reading “LifeWorks”
Hoofbeats Academy
About Hoofbeats Academy “Hoofbeats Academy is the ‘able stable’ and a ‘MOUNTessori’ classroom. The stable is an enriched environment with horsemanship materials for differently abled students to freely explore. The goal is for all to ‘get stable’ by providing for diverse needs.” https://www.hoofbeatsacademy.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Assist with the lesson program Facility maintenance Fundraising Event supportContinue reading “Hoofbeats Academy”
Bliss Kid Yoga
About BKY “Bliss Kid Yoga is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit dedicated to nurturing community health and wellness by providing both free and affordable yoga and mindfulness programs for children, families and educators. Bliss Kid Yoga specializes in programs for sensitive populations including children and families who are survivors of abuse, children with exceptionalities, English languageContinue reading “Bliss Kid Yoga”
Helping Hand Home
About the Home “Helping Hand Home is the oldest continuously operating residential childcare agency in Travis County and a priceless resource kept strong and viable through community support. Helping Hand Home for Children provides a safe haven for children healing from physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect or abandonment.“ http://helpinghandhome.org/who-we-are/ Volunteer Opportunities Homework Helpers BedtimeContinue reading “Helping Hand Home”
The Christi Center
About The Christi Center “The Christi Center helps build wellbeing by offering people who have experienced the death of a loved one the opportunity to connect with others. When grief is not endured in isolation or ignored, our community is stronger, and helps our clients weather all of life’s storms. We offer support groups whereContinue reading “The Christi Center”
Austin Child Guidance Center
About ACGC “The mission of the Austin Child Guidance Center is to improve the mental health of children and their families through early intervention, diagnosis and treatment to help them develop the emotional skills to face life’s challenges.“ https://www.austinchildguidance.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Walk-In Therapist: ACGC could always use volunteer counselors who are bilingual in Spanish andContinue reading “Austin Child Guidance Center”
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