Masthead Young Girl
November 14, 2012


in this issue
november 16: demystifying the state hospital experience
thank you: SACU
save the date: 2013 pinwheel run & walk for hope
november 15: parenting classes
did you know?

Did you know that 25% of the children treated at Clarity Child Guidance Center are referred to us by Child Protective Services or the juvenile justice system? These children, many traumatized, often arrive with only the clothes on their backs. Your support provides needed items, such as undergarments and toiletries. Will you help? You can donate here   ClarityDonate.org. Thank you!

about us
We are a nonprofit mental health treatment center providing programs designed specifically for kids ages 3-17. Our goal is to provide families throughout South Texas greater access to children's mental health care regardless of their ability to pay. 

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free community presentation: demystifying the state hospital experience        
Seats still available for free community presentation this Friday, November 16 from 1-3 p.m.

   

Dianne T. Robinson, PhD, LCDC, Licensed Psychologist and Program Director, Family and Patient Education, for the San Antonio State Hospital (SASH), will be the featured speaker for the Clarity CGC community monthly event on Friday, November 16. The topic of her presentation will be "Demystifying the State Hospital Experience."

During this 2-hour presentation Dr. Robinson will review the history and current status of psychiatric hospitalization in the United States and Texas. She will also describe the state hospital experience at the San Antonio State Hospital, including:

  • Service area,
  • Criteria for admission,
  • Role of mental health authorities,
  • Civil commitment process,
  • Average length of stay,
  • Treatments available by specialty area, and
  • Discharge.

Dr. Robinson will also discuss various opportunities for community involvement at SASH and how to get involved with the state hospital.

 

The program qualifies for 2 hours of CEU credit (LPC, LMSW, NAADAC and PhD). Space is limited, so please RSVP.

 

Location: Clarity Child Guidance Center (main campus), 8535 Tom Slick, San Antonio, Texas 78229

 

Click here to register online

 

thank you: SACU           
Generous gift from San Antonio Federal Credit Union (SACU) to provide care for kids

 

Thank you SACU!
Ed Schmidt, SACU Board Member, presents a donation from SACU to Clarity CGC President & CEO Fred Hines

   

Ed Schmidt, San Antonio Federal Credit Union (SACU) Board Member, recently presented a donation on behalf of SACU to Clarity CGC. The gift from SACU will help to defray the cost of mental health care Clarity CGC provides to children and adolescents who are uninsured or underinsured.

 

The staff of Clarity CGC sincerely appreciates this generous donation from SACU, as well as the contributions from other organizations and individuals that allow us to continue "healing young minds & hearts."

 

For information on how you can support our charitable care program, please contact Clarity CGC Director of Development Kim Bruno, (210) 582-6406.

Thank you!

   

save the date: 2013 pinwheel run & walk for hope     
Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 23, 2013

5K Run     

Please make plans to join us for the third annual Pinwheel Run & Walk for Hope 5K Trail & Family Fun Run! The event will be on Saturday, March 23, at the Medical Foundation Trails. All proceeds will go toward Clarity CGC's charitable care program and will provide mental health care for kids whose families could not otherwise afford treatment.

   

Online registration will be open soon, but in the meantime, please save the date for the third annual Pinwheel Run & Walk for Hope!

 

TO BENEFIT: Clarity Child Guidance Center's charitable care program for San Antonio's children and adolescents needing mental health treatment

WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 8:00 AM (Family Fun Run to begin shortly after 5K trail run & walk start)

WHERE: Start line at Clarity CGC's main campus, 8535 Tom Slick, San Antonio, Texas 78229

COST: $25 (includes performance tech shirt, award, entertainment and food); $30 on race day. $10 per family for Family Fun Run

  

november 15: parenting classes

Register to attend our English or Spanish parenting classes  

 

Clarity CGC will host parenting classes at our outpatient campus every Thursday starting November 1. Classes in English will be held 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. and classes in Spanish will be held 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

  • November 15 - Establishing Authority as a Parent and Using Effective Discipline Techniques
    No session on November 22nd because of Thanksgiving 
  • November 29 - Dealing with Anger and Conflict in the Family  
  • December 6 - Nurturing Children's Self-Esteem
  • December 13 - Raising 21st Century Kids  
Cost: $5.00 per session (financial assistance available)

 

Parenting Classes
RSVP: 210-616-0300


Location: Clarity Child Guidance Center (outpatient campus), 2135 Babcock Road, San Antonio, Texas 78229 

 

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