A Guide to Help Children Bloom: Parenting Guide
We all feel stressed sometimes. Some stress is a normal, healthy part of life. It can help us stay safe, try harder, or make us grow stronger. However, intense stress that doesn’t go away can be too much to handle without help.
As a parent or caregiver, there are ways you can help your child handle intense stress. Much like a seed that overcomes a difficult environment to grow and flower, you and your child can bloom even in challenging times. This guide has nurturing tips and resources that can protect you and your child from the effects of intense stress. These ideas will also help you connect with your child.
Attention Deficit Disorder Association Info, resources & networking for adults with ADHD
Additude Magazine Multi-resource site for ADHD and learning disorders
This nonprofit treatment center offers specialized counseling for children of mothers who are addicts and alcoholics. Provides substance abuse treatment and counseling services. Medicaid/Sliding fee scale available. Services provided at more than one location.
419 E. Magnolia St. San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 735-3822
alpha@alphahome.org
Offers a perinatal loss support group for parents, their families and friends who have lost babies due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, fetal demise, stillbirth, or neonatal death. This group does not include post-abortion counseling.
https://balancedcounselingsa.com/
We are confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges. Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or confidence, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey. Our team of therapists have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome these struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. We understand no two individuals are the same. Each therapist will tailor your goals and therapy session to meet your own individual needs. We will work together to understand the root cause of your struggles and address those issues with long-lasting strategies, helping you get closer to the life you’ve always wanted. If you’re ready to work towards the life you’ve always wanted. We are ready when you are.
7272 Wurzbach Rd, Suite 203, San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 686-0889/ (210) 863-2124
Email: info@balancedcounselingsa.com
Click Services
Provides free counseling services to eligible youth ages 0 to 17 and their families. Services provided at several locations across San Antonio. Crisis intervention and counseling services are available 24/7 by calling main number, 210-283-5183.
From ChildSafe, Family Endeavors, Grace House, Family Violence Prevention Services & Women’s Shelter, Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Urban Ministries Emergency Shelter, to college prep, foster care, employment connections, or assisted living services, learn more about what BCFS does Here
Find your local resources at the BCFS’ South Texas Centre in San Antonio Here
BCFS Headquarters
1506 Bexar Crossing
San Antonio, TX 78232
210.832.5000
1.800.830.2246
info@bcfs.net
Behavior Management: Finding a Behavioral Provider Advice from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Please click https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ to access the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator, a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems.
http://bexarlist.org/ The Bexar County Substance Abuse Resources Directory has been provided as a free public service to the Bexar County area since 1990. This latest update and online version was made possible through support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. There are no fees for the use of this online directory. There are no fees to providers for inclusion in this directory.
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence.
iphone or Android
Visit https://www.livingcbt.com/freeselfhelp.html to access free Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) self-help materials, as well as Here for a free Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook.
CHADD: National – The nation’s largest advocacy, info & resource agency on ADHD
The Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas (CBCST) is so much more than a place where grieving children come to heal. We change lives. As the sole provider in South Texas of grief support programs for children through young adulthood, we wholeheartedly devote ourselves to addressing the grief and loss needs of children from every culture and social circumstance to help them heal and move forward. We believe that each person’s journey through grief is unique and therefore deserving of a distinctive approach to healing. Our goal is to help children and their caregivers understand the depth of their grief, stabilize and preserve family relationships, and develop healthy coping skills after the death of a loved one.
205 W. Olmos Drive, San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: 210-736-4847 (HUGS). Fax: 210-832-8919
Clarity Child Guidance Center exists to transform the lives of children and families. We are the only nonprofit mental health treatment center specializing in children ages 3-17 in San Antonio and South Texas. Our inpatient and outpatient programs include a range of services including crisis stabilization, psychiatric evaluations, and ongoing therapy.
8535 Tom Slick Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 616-0300
College Success & ADHD Edge Foundation’s guidelines
Crisis Text Line serves young people in any type of crisis, providing them access to free, 24/7, emotional support and information they need via the medium they already use and trust: text. Just text “HOME” to 741-741
Info also at crisistextline.org
Please click Here for therapy worksheets related to DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy).
https://www.drugrehab.com/guides/parents/
As a parent, you are one of the biggest influences on your child’s decision to try alcohol or other drugs. There are several effective ways to discourage your kid from trying addictive substances, and you can be the biggest source of support if your child needs help recovering from addiction.
Eating disorders are complex illnesses that require specialized care – and we are proud to be the nation’s only treatment facility dedicated exclusively to the care and treatment of eating disorders across all levels of care. If you or a loved one is suffering with an eating disorder, please call us at 877-711-1878 or complete our short form to request a free, confidential consultation with a Master-level clinician.
250 E. Basse Rd, Ste 206, San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 305-4555
https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/recovery-centers/san-antonio
The purpose of this website is to provide to the public research-based psychological information in a usable format to assist with each individual’s pursuit of understanding and personal growth. Psychology has a wealth of untapped information that can be used for self-improvement. The belief of Excel At Life is that everyone should have access to these resources.
Please browse the articles, use the audios and videos, complete the questionnaires and diaries without needing to join or pay a fee. Also, if you have an Android device, download Excel At Life’s free apps for self-improvement and managing stress, anxiety, and depression.
Please visit https://www.excelatlife.com/default.htm for the opportunity to learn how to recognize thinking that interferes with achieving your goals in life and how to change that thinking.
I Am Mind & Body Wellness Center is a team of specialists and certified instructors whose mission is to educate and train individuals on Mind and Body Wellness for the goal of integration of mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Our specialty of expertise is treating individuals with all types of eating disorders, including Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder and ARFID. Our treatment goal is to help our clients develop healthier behaviors through individual and group therapies and various forms of mindfulness training. Specialists include: psychologists, licensed professional counselors, meditation therapist, registered yoga instructors and registered and licensed dietitians.
901 NE Loop 410, Suite 508. San Antonio, TX 78209
210-253-9763
Please go to https://insighttimer.com/meditation-app to review information about ‘Insight Timer’ a meditation app which nurtures daily meditation practices (with over 20,000 free meditations), sleep practices, and educational courses as well as libraries for kids and music. Available in iOS and Android.
Click HERE for free PDF meant to help children with parents suffering from addiction. https://nacoa.org/
Provides partial hospitalization, psychiatric, behavioral, emotional, and chemical dependency counseling. Offers mental health care and substance abuse treatment and counseling. Medicaid is accepted.
530 San Pedro Ave San Antonio, Texas 78212 210.697.5700 Clinic 210.697.5700 IntakeInpatient mental health treatment facility. Provides specialized behavioral health care and addiction treatment on a therapeutic 18-acre campus, located in North Central San Antonio, Texas. Our 250-bed facility was designed with one mission in mind: Saving Lives, Healing Families, Creating Hope. The facility includes a charter school, gymnasium, recreational facility, playgrounds, swimming pool, ROPES (Reality-Oriented Physical Experiential Situation Course), library and dining room.
17720 Corporate Woods Dr, San Antonio, TX 78259
(210) 491-9400
https://www.madd.org/south-texas/ Provides support to drunk and drugged driving victims at no cost and protects drivers against drunk driving.
Phone: (210) 349-0200
Click here for ways to help center yourself and reduce stress
Center for Health Care Services
Children……………………………………………………………(210) 261-3350
Adult Intake Line……………………………………………………(210) 261-1250
Crisis Line…………………………………………………………(210) 223-7233
Clarity Child Guidance Center (children & adolescent)…………(210) 616-0300
CommuniCare……………………………………………………(210) 233-7000
General Counseling Services
Bishop E.T. Dixon Clinic…………………………………………(210) 527-1505
Catholic Charities Counseling Center………………………………(210) 377-1133
CommuniCare………………………………………………………(210) 223-7000
Community Counseling Services – OLLU…………………………(210) 434-1054
Community Life Center at UTSA……………………………………(210) 458-2055
Family Life Center of St. Mary’s University………………………(210) 438-6411
Family Service Association……………………………………………(210) 299-2400
Family Violence Prevention Services……………………….(210) 821-3855, ext. 2201
Substance Abuse Counseling and Treatment
Alcoholics Anonymous…………………………………………………(210) 828-6235
Center for Health Care Services Outpatient Counseling…………..(210) 261-3060
Family Service Association…………………………………………(210) 299-2400
Youth Against Gang Activity…………………………………………(210) 431-7500
FVPS Substance Abuse Program for Youth……………..(210) 930-3669, ext. 2230
Rise Recovery………………………………………………………(210) 227-2634
San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse……………(210) 225-4741
The Support Group is for mommies who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression during or after pregnancy. Registration is Required. If you or someone you know suffers from Prenatal or Postpartum depression, it’s important to get help now! Women need not suffer or endure these feelings or sadness alone. The road to healing is within reach.
https://sahealth.com/service/lactation-services
8109 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio TX, 78229
210-575-0261
Click Here to discover simple strategies for mindfulness practice.
Practicing mindfulness means grounding yourself in the present moment. Mindfulness has been shown to be helpful for reducing stress and coping with unpleasant thoughts and emotions. Mindfulness Coach will help you practice mindfulness meditation.
Features include:
Visit https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/mindfulcoach_app.asp to download free App
national website with information and support for children and families with mental illness
NEABPD works with families and persons in recovery, raises public awareness, provides education to professionals, promotes research, and works with Congress to enhance the quality of life for those affected by this serious but treatable mental illness.
see the site for resources and information for families
Oxford House is a concept in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In its simplest form, an Oxford House describes a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home. Each House represents a remarkably effective and low cost method of preventing relapse.
Specializing in women and family issues across lifespans.
Sue Clifford, LPC
Suzanne Davis Thomas, LPC
1132 West Blanco Street, San Antonio TX, 78232
Phone: 210-497-0800
Fax: 210-492-2630
Intermediate and Long term care facilities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Along with daily living support services, in-home care, developmental disabilities. Along with daily living support services, in-home care, vocational training, job support, rehab and behavioral health services.
Restore Behavioral Health is a multidisciplinary behavioral health group practice offering innovative approaches to optimizing cognitive, emotional, interpersonal, and behavioral functioning. Our philosophy of care is uniquely founded upon the latest advances in the fields of neuroscience, clinical psychology, trauma-informed interventions, as well as neurophysiology and psychophysiology. RBH draws upon principles of functional and personalized medicine to combine a variety of effective clinical interventions that help to build peak performance and wellness.
1314 E. Sonterra Blvd. Suite 2208. San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 858-1900
www.restorebehavioralhealth.com
RMYA creates brighter futures for children in crisis by promoting individual success and healthy relationships in a safe, healing environment, giving children and families the tools to end the cycle of abuse.
Offers emergency shelter, mental health care and substance abuse treatment and counseling. Crisis intervention is available.
Main Office: 210.340.8077
info@rmya.org
http://drugabuse.com/usa/drug-abuse/san-antonio-tx/
San Antonio Drug Abuse Treatment Programs offer inpatient centers, outpatient programs, group therapy, private addiction counseling, and intervention detox.
Phone: 1 (855) 385-4396
Dozens of activities from birth to 7 years old to help young children cope with traumatic stressors in their lives. Check it out! sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/traumatic-experiences/
Starlite is one of the leading addiction rehab centers near San Antonio & Austin, Texas.
A friendly, simple tool to guide people of all ages and backgrounds through meditations for mindfulness and compassion. Help reduce stress and increase focus, anywhere. Phone, web. Click below
www.stopbreathethink.org
The Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator, a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance abuse/addiction and/or mental health problems.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
A project of the Texas Education Agency committed to providing accurate and consistent information to parents and families of students with disabilities.
Has your child recently been diagnosed with a disability?
Do you have concerns about your child’s learning and are trying to find help?
Your child may be receiving special education services and you need to learn more.
Wherever you are in the process, we’ve been there.
We know the maze in which you find yourself.
Please go to https://www.therapistaid.com/ and access numerous free resources including videos, downloadable workbooks and education regarding mental health conditions, parenting, relaxation and supplemental treatments. Therapist Aid is dedicated to helping mental health professionals improve their craft by providing free evidence-based education and therapy tools. These tools are intended to supplement treatment, and are not a replacement for appropriate training.
Provides counseling, crisis intervention, mental health care and substance abuse treatment. Assists clients with service coordination. Medicaid/Sliding fee scale available. Services provided at more than one location.
(210) 590-0377
Please click on https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene to access dozens of free online Yoga videos, of all levels.
Yoga has been shown to: