Family Service Center Of Galveston County Texas

The Parenting Initiative seeks to build resilience in our youngest, most vulnerable children and their families through the provision of Incredible Years Parenting Workshops. In Galveston, parents/caregivers completed 110 units of service at 10 Galveston-based parenting workshop series, benefitting 20 families and 75 children. In Mainland communities, Mainland-based parenting workshop series benefitting 50 families and 125 children.

The Victim Support Services Program provides counseling services to victims of crime. The goal of this program is to reduce the traumatic impact of criminal acts on victims of abuse and crime, to enhance their coping skills, and to promote comprehensive victim restoration. Funding for this program was provided by the Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor. During the 2023-2024 fiscal year, victim services counselors provided 4,125 hours of service to 610 victims of crime and their families.

Causeway Galveston (CG) emphasizes the critical link between healthy relationships, mental health and well-being, and academic success for all students. The whole school model focuses on integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health supports, including the implementation of the following CASEL's SEL Core Competencies:Self-AwarenessSocial AwarenessSelf-ManagementRelationship SkillsResponsible Decision-MakingFamily Service Center provides mental health services in Galveston schools to support this initiative.The Juvenile Justice Program provides on-site counseling and related social services to youth in detention and/or on probation at the Juvenile Justice Center. Through collaboration, youth and their counselor identify goals to enhance healthy choices. Services include group, individual and family counseling. This program is fully supported by Galventon County's Juvenile Justice Department.During the 2023-2024 fiscal year, counselors served 3,027 registered clients and provided 20,443 hours of direct service.

The Individual and Family Program provides counseling services to adults, children, family and couples. The therapist and client work together to address the client's goals from a strengths-based perspective.This program is fully funded by client fees, insurance and the United Way. During the 2023-2024 fiscal year, counselors served 1,259 registered clients who received 7,032 hours of direct service.

The Integrated Care Services (previously Community Support Services Program) increases access to counseling and related resources by providing these services to persons of all ages in community-based settings. Currently, Family Service Center is providing services to clients at St. Vincent's House in Galveston. Funding for this program was provided by the Episcopal Health Foundation.During the 2023-2024 fiscal year, counselors provided 946 hours of service to 294 unduplicated individuals.

The Oasis Program offers intensive therapeutic services to youth who have engaged in inappropriate, illegal and/or dangerous sexual behavior. As an alternative to detention, this program allows youth to remain with their families during a structured treatment program. A dual emphasis on helping the youth/family and ensuring the safety of the community are equally balanced. This program is funded in part by Galveston County's Juvenile Justice Department. During the 2023-2024 fiscal year, counselors served 79 registered clients and provided 928 hours of direct service. Level of goal attainment averaged on a three point scale with 3 defined as "Mastery". OASIS treatment goal average 2.8. There were zero reports of new sexual offenses while in treatment as verified by exit polygraph and/or juvenile probation/justice reports.