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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. For more information see www.claritycgc.org
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free community presentation: modern conversations around death and dying
| Free community presentation is scheduled for Friday, August 15 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
 Martha Atkins, PhD, LPC-S, and chief executive officer of Atkinsosity, LLC, will be the featured speaker for the Clarity CGC monthly community event on Friday, August 15. The topic of her presentation is "Modern Conversations Around Death and Dying."
In addition to the primary topic discussion on death and dying during this 2-hour presentation, Dr. Atkins will also address working with adults and children when someone they love is dying. Attendees of this session will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of historic vs. current perspectives on death and dying
- Conceptualize therapists' worldview in relation to death and dying, and its impact on the therapeutic relationship
- Better understand the impact of death and the grieving process on spirituality and personal growth
The program qualifies for 2 hours of CEU credit (LPC, LMSW, LMFT, NAADAC and PhD). Space is limited so please RSVP.
Location: Clarity Child Guidance Center (Main Campus - Dining Hall) 8535 Tom Slick Drive, San Antonio, Texas, 78229.
Click here to register online.
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september 13: registration now open for a unique children's mental health event
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One in Five Minds to partner with TEDxSanAntonio for Mental Health Salon
Clarity CGC, through our advocacy campaign, One in Five Minds, is collaborating with TEDxSanAntonio to offer a unique mental health event. If you're familiar with the popular TEDx format, this will be a similar experience. Advocates, parents and professionals will laugh, cry and be challenged and encouraged to take action!
It's called the TEDxSanAntonio Salon on Children's Mental Health - Where are the Casseroles? It will be a half day of thought-provoking presentations on mental health held at Morgan's Wonderland. TEDxSanAntonio, One in Five Minds, and other local organizations will present this unique event.
Reserve your seat for Saturday, September 13 to:
- Experience what it's like for a child to suffer from mental illness
- Hear parent testimonies first-hand
- Discover new scientific insight, and
- Take part in innovative activities to reduce stigma
Click here to register or to learn more about the TEDxSanAntonio Salon on Children's Mental Health - Where are the Casseroles? Check out the speakers and other activities, and then please plan to join us on Saturday, September 13, 2014 for this unique experience!
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groundbreaking: expansion underway on main campus
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Additions to include beds, ER, outpatient clinic & more
That used to be a swimming pool! The heavy construction equipment has moved onto the Clarity CGC main campus! Watch for more details and progress on social media and future e-newsletters.
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august 13: mental health & substance abuse community conversation
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Free community event & conversation on teen and young adult mental health
 Please plan to attend this community conversation on teen and young adult mental health. It's sponsored by Methodist Healthcare Ministries, Oblate School of Theology, Speak Your Mind Texas.org, the Health Collaborative and One in Five Minds.
- WHEN:
Wednesday, August 13
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Light meal served at 5:30 p.m.) - WHERE:
Whitley Center at the Oblate School of Theology
285 Oblate Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78216 - COST:
Registration is FREE and open to all community members
To participate in this FREE community event, register here.
Click here to print the flyer.
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august 6 & 7: parenting class sessions - two days a week
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We offer English or Spanish parenting classes on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings
Classes in English are held Wednesday evenings, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., at our Main Campus on Tom Slick Drive, and Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., at our Outpatient Campus on Babcock Road.
Classes in Spanish are held Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., at the Main Campus and Thursday mornings, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at the Outpatient Campus.
Please note: The July and August schedule offers a class on two different days per week.
- Wednesday, August 6 & Thursday, August 7 - Nurturing Children's Self-Esteem
- Wednesday, August 13 & Thursday, August 14 - Raising 21st Century Kids
Space is limited, and available on a first come, first seated basis
Locations:
Mornings: Clarity Child Guidance Center (Outpatient Campus), 2135 Babcock Road, San Antonio, Texas 78229
Evenings: Clarity Child Guidance Center (Main Campus) 8535 Tom Slick Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78229
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