First Care
GROUPS
Griefshare
Are you or someone you know grieving the loss of a loved one?
Find help and encouragement through your GriefShare Support Group.
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You do not have to go through the grieving process alone.
Right now, it may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future. If you have lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you have probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you have never faced before.
“Going to GriefShare feels like having warm arms wrapped around you when you’re shivering.”
GriefShare groups meet weekly, for thirteen weeks, and consist of the following distinct components:
Ø Video Seminar – Encouraging, information-packed videos featuring leading grief recovery experts
Ø Support Group – Small group discussion about the weekly video content
Ø Workbook – Journaling and personal study exercises that reinforce the weekly session topics
Your caring facilitators will walk with you on the path from grief toward healing and hope and they are there to help you face the challenges of grief and help you move towards rebuilding your life.
For additional information or questions, please contact us via email at griefshare@thewoodlandsfirst.org or call the church office at 281-367-4317 OR contact Jean Swanson, GriefShare Outreach Coordinator, via email at jvs62@earthlink.net or call 281-827-0337.
The GriefShare direct links for registration for the 2021 Fall events are as follow:
Loss of a Spouse Seminar
August 29, 2021 / 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
In Person: www.griefshare.org/loss/events/4014
Online: www.griefshare.org/loss/events/4015
13-Week Cycle
September 12 – December 12, 2021 / 3:30 pm – 5:3-0 pm
In Person: www.griefshare.org/groups/136528
Online: www.griefshare.org/groups/136529
Surviving the Holidays Seminar
November 17, 2021 / 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 pm
In Person Only: www.griefshare.org/holidays/events/37130
Divorce Care
Most people will say separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they have ever had. If you are facing this, you know it is a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you have never encountered before.
Divorce Care groups help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. The 13-week Christ-centered program includes three main parts—video, group discussion and personal Bible study. The videos feature teaching from over 50 leading Christian counselors, teachers and pastors who speak on topics important to people in separation or divorce. The videos also contain real-life stories of people who have been through a marital breakup, as they share their pain, challenges, and path to healing.
During the discussion time, the group will discuss the concepts presented in the videos and share what is going on in everyone’s lives. Each participant will receive a workbook that contains a daily Bible study for personal reflection and application throughout the following week.
The Divorce Care sessions address divorce-related concerns, such as how long is this pain going to last? Will I survive? Are these feelings I’m having normal? Where is God in all this? You will gain insights on how to handle tough emotions, such as anger, depression, and loneliness.
Other Divorce Care session topics:
- What to do about sexual temptation
- How to get out of debt
- What the Bible says about your situation
- How to know if you are ready for a new relationship
- How to lessen the impact of divorce on your children
- Reconciliation
For information on our next session, please contact us via email at info@thewoodlandsfirst.org or call 281-367-4317 and we will be pleased arrange to conduct a session with enough people to start a group OR to help you find a group that is conveniently located.
Online Resources
Mental Health Resources
RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS
10 SIGNS OF A POTENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE
- A marked change in personality
- An inability to cope with problems and daily activities
- Strange or grandiose ideas
- Excessive anxiety
- Prolonged depression or apathy
- Marked changes in eating or sleeping patterns
- Thinking or talking about suicide
- Extreme emotional highs or lows or rapid cycling
- Abuse of alcohol or drugs
- Excessive anger, hostility, or violent behavior
COMMON BEHAVIORAL SIGNS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
- Personality changes, especially increased irritability and anger
- Legal trouble, especially substance related offenses
- Financial trouble
- Problems at home and/or at work
ACUTE CRISIS (IF AND WHEN YOU FEEL THAT THERE EXISTS IMMEDIATE DANGER OF HARM – TO THEMSELVES OR OTHERS)
Call 911
SUICIDE NATIONAL HOTLINE – 800-273-8255
List of Hotline phone numbers for help in a crisis
General Information Mental Health and Addiction Guide information provided through the Fiscal Tiger information website
Mental Health Solutions – 832-518–7933 talk with Jeremy (there is a fee for services)
Lone Star Behavioral Health – 281-516-6200
The Woodlands Integrative Care Hospital – 281-383-9366
Tri-County Behavioral Health (Montgomery Co) – 800-659-6994
The Harris Center (Harris Co) Mental Health and Mental Retardation – 713-970-7000 (press 1 on menu)
ASSESSMENT OF INDIVIDUALS MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OR CONCERNS
Mental Health Solutions – 832-516-6200 talk with Jeremy (a fee will be charged)
Lone Star Behavioral Health Hospital and Outpatient Services – 281-516-6200 talk with Alison
The Woodlands Integrative Care Hospital – 281-383-9366
The Woodlands Behavioral Health and Wellness 281-528-4226 www.addwoodlands.com
Tri-County PETC (Psychiatric Emergency Treatment Center) 936-538-1150
706 FM 2854, Conroe
Tri-County Behavioral Health (Montgomery Co) – 800-659-6994
- Mental Health Services – 936-521-6100
- Disability questions – 936-521-6200
- Substance abuse questions – 936-521-6100
- www.tricountyservices.org/
The Harris Center (Harris Co) Mental Health and Mental Retardation –
713-970-7000 (press 1)
- All other areas of concern – 713-970-7000 (press 2 on menu)
- www.mhmraharris.org/
MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
Psychiatric/Psychological/Dependency Treatment
Tri-County PETC (Psychiatric Emergency Treatment Center) 936-538-1150
706 FM 2854, Conroe
Lone Star Behavioral Health 281-516-6200 www.lonestarbehavioralhealth.com
The Woodlands Integrative Care Hospital (281) 383-9366 http://www.wicarehospital.com
1006 Windsor Lakes Blvd, Suite 200, Conroe, TX 77384
Menninger Clinic www.menningerclinic.com 713-275-5000 admission: 800-351-9058
The Woodlands Behavioral Health and Wellness 281-528-4226 www.addwoodlands.com
Assessments/Therapy/Counseling/educational disorders
White Stone Building www.whitestonebuilding.com 281-367-8255
Multiple types of service – see individual contact numbers on website (individual providers may be listed below)
Woodlands Family Institute www.wfipc.com 281-363-4220
Marriage, Individual, Family, Addiction Counseling; Children’s therapy, Trauma therapy, Parenting, Anger Management
1610 Woodstead Ct. Suite 420, TW TX 77380
Inner Loop Counseling www.innerloopcounseling.com. 713-680-8880 (they are opening a Woodlands office)
Specializing in Sex & Love Addiction, Trauma and Recovery Specialists
1500 N. Post Oak Rd, Suite 150 Houston 77055
Grace Psychological Services www.gracerpsychological.com 281-815-0899
Bilingual Child/adolescent/adult/family
Cash/Medicaid
2002 Timberloch Place, Suite 200 TW 77380
Spring Grove Counseling www.springgrovecounseling.net 281-205-8786
Bilingual Child, adolescent, adult, family, bilingual play therapy, substance abuse, trauma, abuse, neglect, infant mental health, adolescents w/illigal sexual behavior
Insurance, cash, sliding scale
7109 FM 2920, Suite 600, Spring 77379
Cornerstone Psychiatric Assocs www.cornerstonepsych.com 281-580-8086
Multiple service programs
Sam Houston State University Counseling Center 936-294-1210
Free services – counseling done in a confidential training environment
Connect Psychological Services, PLLC. 832-534-3993. www.connectps.org
Evaluations and treatment, play therapy, behavior managment training
26205 Oakridge Dr. Ste 103, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Cash, Sliding Scale
Family and Youth Institute, LLC 281-719-5539. www.familyandyouthinstitute.com
multiple counselors. child, adolescent, adult, family focuses
25511 Budde Rd., Bentey Bldg. Suite 1902, The Woodlands, TX 77381
Cash, check, credit card (Visa, MC, AmEx) Comp Psych
Montgomery County Youth Services. 281-292-6471 www.youthmc.org
1600 Lake Front Circle, Suite 130, The Woodlands, TX77380
NO COST counseling services for youth and families
The Center for Success and Indpendence. 713-426-4545
provides long-term residential treatment and intensive outpatient services to adolescents age 12 to 17 who are suffering from substance abuse, other addictive disorders, emotional distress, behavioral health issues, suicidal ideation, and trauma, such as abuse, neglect and abandonment. We are a CARF-accredited program.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT Counseling Services
Bo’s Place A non-profit, free-of-charge bereavement center. www.bosplace.org 713 942 8339
Bo’s Place offers multiple grief support services for adults, children and families, and provide education and resources for those who assist people in grief.
10050 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77054
Family Houston www.familyhouston.org 713-861-4849
Tanja van Dam, MA LPC
Through counselors, finance coaches, and case managers Family Houston provides many programs and services to strengthen families.
Accepts company EAP plans and insurance and has a sliding scale for counseling; financial coaching free service
1600 Lake Front Circle, Suite 200, TW TX 77380. counseling only
4625 Lillian St., Houston TX 77007
PACN www.pacn.org
PACN offers free counseling services provided by student interns
Youth Services Montgomery County www.youthMC.org 24hr Crisis Hotline 888-756-8682
The service offers NO COST counseling services for Youth and Families. Serveral offices across the county. Services include: grief counseling, Art Therapy, Family crisis/interventions and pregnancy counseling
Individual Practitioners
Dr. Paul Looney, MD www.paullooneymd.com 713-725-1305
Psychiatry
Dr. Peter Johnson, MD www.whitestonebuilding.com 281-528-1523
Psychiatry
Dr. Kermit Parker, PhD.. 713-705-4772
Psychologist
Dr. Laura Chapagne, MD https://www.champagnepsychiatry.com (281) 973-0274
Psychiatry
10857 Kuykendahl Rd Suite 210, The Woodlands, Texas 77382
Dr. Krista A. Sikes, MD. (281) 907-9012
Psychiatry
6707 Sterling Ridge Dr suite c, The Woodlands, TX 77382
Dr Christina Story www.drchristinastory.com – 936-703-7603
Psychologist
Women transitioning, divorce, entering/leaving the workforce
Vaughn M. Bryant, III PhD LCDC-CCS, LMFT-S, LPC-S
http://www.parentscoach.com 832-326-9995
Long-term Supportive Outpatient Dialectical Behavior Theray Program; Marriage and Family Therapy, EMDR, addiction issues
Susan c. Jones, MA, LMFT-S, CRC 281-241-6550
Focus: Personal, Relationships, Depression and Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Career, Premarital
10655 Six Pines Dr., Suite 150, The Woodlands
Aime Ferow, MA, LPC-Intern, New Life 281-353-5935 ext. 112. aime.ferow@newlifecrc.org
Adam Bertoch, MS, LCDC, LMFT. 832-246-8806 On the Mend Counseling www.onthemendcounseling.com
Adolescents, Familie, Couples, Trauma, Addiction, Depression, Anxiety
8350 Ashlane Way Suite 104, The Woodlands, 77382
Mark Crowe, MEd, LPC 440-212-3643 Summit Counseling PLLC. www.seethesummit.com
Adult, Adolescent, Family, Depression, Anxiety, Divorce, Grief and Loss, Adolescent Issues
Cash
Rhonda Septelka, MA, LPC, NCC. 832-917-1545 appointment line. 832-335-3560 office. Rhonda@positiveDimensionsCounseling.com
children 2years old and up, adolescents, adults, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Relational Issues
7026 Belgold St., Houston, TX 77066
Dana Futrell LPC. 832-509-8390
Children and Adolescents and Adults
Cynthia Martinez LPC 346-268-8899
Children and Adolescents
Rosie Lasiter LPC
Chlidren and Adolescents
Anne Causey www.annecauseymalpc.com 832-492–5068
General counseling, marriage, adolescents and teens
Jamie Edwards www.therefugecenterhouston.com 281-923-6313
Addiction and recovery
Dr. Janet Nicholas www.janetnicholas.com 713-882-4268
Psychologist
Equine therapy, addiction
Scott Peacock www.dbtdynamics.com 713-533-8906
Sex and pornography addition
Benjamin F. Horberg, LCSW https://benjaminhorberglcsw.com. (713) 597-4570. Biligual
Mood disorders, psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapy and counseling via phone/video teleconferencing
Cash, Insurance, sliding scale
5222 FM 1960 Suite 218 Houston, Texas 77069
Dana Grammer LCSW 832-419-7324 A New Leaf Counseling
Family & relationship issues, grief/trauma/loss, substance use recovery, family of oritin, depression, codependency, love addiction
14011 Park Dr., Suite 100H, Tomball, TX 77377
Teresa Steltzlen 281-419-1959
Therapist
Linda R. Brown www.springtherapy.net 281-241-7953 or 281-740-8392
Licensed Social Worker/Therapist
Brittan Gilchrist, MA, LPC, CEDS. 832-901-6416. Peace and Purpose Counseling, PLLC
Adolescent/Adult/Family
250 Ed English Dr., Building 3, Suite B, Office 3, Shenandoah, TX 77385
Cash
Monica Morales Plonyi, PHD, LPC-S EMDR 832-998-0028 www.drpolonyi.com
Child, Adolescent, Adult, Family, Bilingual, Faith-based
250 Ed English Dr., Bldg. 3, Suite B, The Woodlands TX 77385-8020
Cash
Melissa Estes LPC http://www.melissa-estes.com 281-827-3677
5513 LOouetta Rd, Suite C, Spring, TX 77379
BCBS, CIGNA, UNITED HEALTHCARE
Peggy Freeman MS LMFT. http://peggyfreemantherapy.com 382-299-5580
26411 Oak Ridge Dr., Spring, TX 77380
Dana Futrell MS LPC 832-509-8390
Sees ages 10 and up. Individuals, couples and families
9595 Six Pines Dr., Suite 8210, TW TX 77380
Annie L. Jones PhD LPC 936-202-9503. Sees female patients only
26205 Oak Ridge Dr., Spring, TX 77380
Paula McDonald-NeelyLCSW http://wwwpmcdonald-neelytherapy.com 936-777-4642
AETNA, BCBS, CIGNA
26411 Oak Ridge Drive, TW TX 77380
Alyssa Meyers MA LPC NCC http://www.restorationcounsel.com 936-203-1772
250 Ed English Dr., Building 3, Suite B, Office 3, Shenandoah, TX 77385
Christina Runnels MA LPC LCDC Greater Houston Counseling Services, PLLC http://wwwgreaterhoustoncounselingsrvcs.com 281-299-3471
BCBS, CIGNA, MAGELLAN, UNITEDHEALTHCARE
21021 Springbrook Plaza Dr., Suite 175, Spring, TX 77379
Ashby Simons MA LPC LCDC Mindful Therapy of the Woodlands, LLC http://mindfultherapyofthewoodlands.com 936-777-4642
BCBS, CIGNA
26411 Oak Ridge Dr., TW TX 77380
Genette Stanton ME LPC NCC Genette stanton Therapy, LLC www.stantontherapy.com 713-819-9663
2219 Sawdust Road, Suite 1801 TW TX 77380
Bobby Squire LPC Director of Crossroads Christian Counseling 281-264-8806
2203 Timberloch Place, Suite 211 TW TX 77380
Mary Sullivan LPC 936-681-9666
26310 Oak Ridge Drive, Suite 10 TW TX 77380
Mary Lambrecht Family Help Counseling and Seminars, LLC www.familyhelpcounseling.com 832-953-4030
Marriage and Family Therapist, Seminars
26205 Oak Ridge Dr., Spring, TX 77380
(The following are also bilingual-spanish)
Jimena Isaza, MA, LPC Woodlands Counseling Center, 832-671-6616 counseling@woodlandscounselingcenter.com
2219 Sawdust Road, Suite 1101, The Woodlands, TX 77380
James Paterson Allied Counseling Associates of Conroe 936-828-3908
Adult/Family Substance abuse/chemical dependency/additions/alcoholism
Cash/Insurance
704 North Thompson, Suite 170, Conroe 77301
Kate and David Walker Ann’s Place 936-697-2822 www.annsplacetexas.org
Child, adult, adolescent, family
Sliding Scale
24900 Pitkin, Suite 105, Spring 77380
Pamela F.Ball Beyond Your Best Counseling 936-900-8566 www.beyondyourbestcounseling.org
Adolescent/Family addiction/co-dependency
Sliding Scale
26990 Budde Road, suite B200, TW 77380
Carlos Calderon Christian Life Counseling 281-419-2323
Child, adolescent, adult, family, female issues, abuse & trauma, parenting ADHD, special education concerns
Sliding scale/cash
25602 Oakhurst Dr., Spring 7386
Judy Cox Family Time Crisis and Counseling Center 281-446-2615
Adult, family, child, adolescent, victims of abuse
Sliding Scale/Free for victims
1203 S. Houston Ave., Humble 77338
Monica Morales Polonyi www.drpolonyi.com 832-998-0028
Child, adolesent, adult, family, PTSD, Christian Counseling, complex trauma, dual diagnosis, psychological disorders
Cash, Insurance
250 Ed English Dr., Bldg. 3, Suite B-4 TW 77385
Jaime Guajardo Jr. Serenity Place Family Therapy 832-264-1928
Child +10, adult, adolescent, family, depression, grief, trauma, PTSD
Cash, sliding scale
Hospitals – Inpatient treatment and Outpatient treatment
Lone Star Behavioral Health – 800-793-0725 www.lonestarbehavioralhealth.com/
Cypress Creek Hospital – 281-586-7600 http://www.cypresscreekhospital.com/
Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital-832-834-7710 www.houstonbehavioralhealth.com
Kingwood Pines Hospital 281-404-1001 http://www.kingwoodpines.com/
Menninger Clinic – 800-351-9058 http://www.menningerclinic.com/
The major hospital systems in the Houston area have inpatient and outpatient facilities
Addiction Treatment
DrugRehab.com informational website
DrugRehab.com is a web resource provided and funded by Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS). ARS is an integrated behavioral health care management organization dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues. We provide well-researched, fact-based resources on this site.
Adult Co-Ed
La Hacienda www.lahacienda.com
Starlite Recovery Center www.starliterecovery.com
Cornerstone of Recovery www.cornerstoneofrecovery.com
Memorial Hermann PaRC-713–939-7272 www.parc.memorialhermann.org
Teen and Family Services www.teenandfamilyservices.org
Addiction Center www.addictioncernter.com 1 800-586-9670 (based in Florida)
The Recovery Village 352-771-2700 633 Umatilla Blvd, Umatilla, FL 32784 https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/#gref
MALE
Stonegate Center www.stonegatecenter.com
Lakeview / The Star www.lakeviewhealth.com
FEMALE
Covenant Hills www.covenanthillstreatment.com
Lakeview / The Rose www.lakeviewhealth.com
Eating Disorders
Texas Children’s Adolescent Medicine Clinic/Eating Disorders www.texaschildrens.org/departments/adolescent-medicine
Eating Recovery Center – 281-223-1388
Family Support
Al-Anon www.al-anon.org
Al-Ateen www.all-anon.alateen.org
Nar-Anon www.nar-anon.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) www.nami.org
Support Groups
Grief Share griefshare@thewoodlandsfirst.org 281-367-4317
Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa.org
Overeaters Anonymous www.oa.org
Celebrate Recovery www.celebraterecovery.com
Peer to peer, mutual help support for recovery from hurts, habits and hang–ups
Restoration www.wc.org/care-prayer/restoration@wc.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) www.nami.org
Narcotic Anonymous www.na.org
ADDA-SR Attention Deficit Disorders Asso.-Southern Region www.adda-sr.org
12345 Jones Rd. Suite 287-7 Houston 77070
A Special Message
Darkness is My Closest Friend this is a sermon presented by John Hereford in August 2017 presenting testimony and thoughts on dealing with a mental illness.
