shelley's story: becoming a child again |
Family and staff come together for healing
"Nina" had already passed through 13 foster homes by the time she arrived at "Shelley's" house. While the thought of moving between 13 foster homes is unbelievable to some, it was considerably better than the home where Nina began her life. Nina's birth parents were abusive and alcoholic. They were often peddling drugs and had frequent run-ins with the police. When Shelley opened her doors to Nina in 2008, this little girl had experienced more hardship in six years than most people do in a lifetime.
Unfortunately, Shelley's loving home wasn't enough to overcome the trauma of Nina's life journey... (click here to continue reading).
Our new Moments of Clarity newsletter will be mailed soon. In this issue:
- Shelley's Story: Becoming a child again
- Relax room helps kids in crisis
- A special spot to honor a special friend: The inspirational Barbara B. Gentry
- Speaking out on important children's mental health issues
- First Clarity Child Guidance Clinic to open in 2013
Click here to read our newest Moments of Clarity newsletter.
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help4mykid: commemorating one year of helping
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Over 1,000 visits to the www.help4mykid.org website since launch
In November 2011, Clarity CGC launched help4mykid.org to provide a resource for parents and families to help their children dealing with mental health difficulties. Since launching the help4mykid.org resource, over 1,000 people have visited the website and we have distributed over 1,000 postcards as well.
Please watch the video at www.help4mykid.org and help us spread the word. Because nothing is worse than doing nothing.
FREE postcards are still available for mental health professionals to distribute to clients to introduce this video and promote early intervention for children's mental health. Contact Ruth Ontiveros at (210) 447-6946 to order your free postcards. Click here to access help4mykid.org website and learn more about how to get help for a kid. |
save the date: 2013 pinwheel run & walk for hope |
Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 23, 2013
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 care.
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 tee shirt, award, entertainment & food); $30 on race day. $10 per family for Family Fun Run.
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december 13: 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.
- December 13 - Raising 21st Century Kids
Cost: $5.00 per session (financial assistance available)
RSVP: 210-616-0300
Location: Clarity Child Guidance Center (outpatient campus), 2135 Babcock Road, San Antonio, Texas 78229
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