Student Wellness
There are a variety of free or low-cost student wellness resources available to students in the SWTJC service region. Listed below are local student wellness resources available in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Uvalde, and surrounding areas.
Success Coaches are available to assist SWTJC students in personal matters. We are aware that personal matters may affect your educational goals and our Success Coaches are here to support you. Referral assistance is provided for those individuals needing more extensive support.
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Local Resources
Del Rio Student Wellness Resources
Disaster Distress Helpline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to COVID-19. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
To connect with a trained crisis counselor:
•Call 800-985-5990, for Spanish press option #2
•Text Talk With Us to 66746
•TTY, call800-846-8517
Amistad Therapy Center
501 W. Cantu Road Suite 400
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-4447 (24 hr Answering service)
BCFS Del Rio
712 E. Gibbs St.
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 768-2755 or Toll-Free (877) 441-4188
Web-based Telemed Counseling Available
Hill Country MHDD Services
1927 N. Bedell
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-8702 or Toll-Free (800) 826-6268
https://www.hillcountry.org/services/val-verde-county-mh-center-2/
Web-based Telemed Counseling Available
Quad Counties Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse
1401 Las Vacas St.
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-7411
Email: quad@wcsonline.net
SCAN Serving Children and Adults in Need
401 W. Cantu Rd. Ste F.
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 422-2231
https://www.scan-inc.org/rbi.html
Texas Health & Human Services
193 Wildcat Drive
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-3661
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/adult-mental-health
Val Verde County Mental Health
906 E. 11st
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 774-8702
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
801 N. Bedell Avenue
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 778-3629
https://www.vvrmc.org/services/mental-health-services/
West Texas Counseling and Guidance
707 E. 17th St. Suite B
Del Rio, TX
(830) 256-8255
Military- Active Duty, Dependents, and Retired
Laughlin AFB Med Group
Call the Nurse Advice Line 1-800-TRICARE
Members are TRIAGED (telephonically) and obtain appointments and medical advice via that service
Web-based Telemed Counseling Available
Veteran Services
West Texas Counseling and Guidance
Celso Barrientos
Veteran Case Manager
707 E. 17th St. Suite B
Del Rio, TX 78840
(935) 944-2561
Email: celsob@wtcg.us
Web-based Telemed Counseling Available
Eagle Pass Student Wellness Resources
Maverick County Mental Health Clinic
757 E Rio Grande St.
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830) 773-5696
Maverick County Crisis Center
2644 Encino Park Drive
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830) 498-2000
Maverick County Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)
2644 Encino Park Drive
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830) 498-2000
Maverick County MH Children’s Services
2644 Encino Park Drive
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830) 498-2030
South Texas Rural Health
Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Outpatient Facility
2250 N Veterans Blvd.
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830) 757-0117
https://southtexasruralhealth.com/
Maverick County Hospital District
Behavioral Health Services - Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy
(830) 757-4946
Limited telehealth available due to backlog
Rural Border Intervention- Serving Children and Adolescents in Need
2149 Del Rio Hwy. Suite 309
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830) 757-2820
https://www.scan-inc.org/rbi.html Telehealth available, current clients only
Services to At-Risk Youth-Serving Children and Adolescents in Need
2149 Del Rio Hwy. Suite 309
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830) 757-2820
www.scan-inc.org
Telehealth available, current clients only
Winter Garden Women’s Shelter
(830) 757-5188
1-800-363-9441
http://www.wintergardenwomensshelter.org/home
The office is closed, but the staff will respond to emergency domestic violence situations.
Maverick County Food Pantry and Family Services
1609 Del Rio Blvd
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830) 757-6424
Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Commission)
1200 Ferry St.
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830) 773-1191
Remote services available
Uvalde Student Wellness Resources
Hill Country MHDD
328 Crystal City Hwy.
Uvalde, TX 78801
1 (800) 662-6052
(830) 278-2501
Crisis Line: 1 (877) 466-0660
If you are seeking mental health support in the community of Uvalde please call: 888-690-0799
https://www.hillcountry.org/services/uvalde-county-mh-center-2/
Web-based counseling services are available
South Texas Rural Health Services
1815 Garner Field Road
Uvalde, TX 78801
Uvalde (830) 591-1822
Pearsall (830) 334-2087
Carrizo Springs (830) 876-2611
Cotulla (830) 879-2676
Dilley (830) 965-2097
Devine (830) 663-9786
Elite Counseling Services
(830) 591-2250
elitecounselingservices@yahoo.com
Community Health Development, Inc.
Behavioral Health
Uvalde (830) 278-7105
Leakey (830) 232-6985
Camp Wood (830) 597-6424
https://www.chdi4health.org/
Telehealth counseling services are available
Nueva Vida Behavioral Health Associates
560 N. High St.
Uvalde, TX 78801
(210) 616-0828
https://www.nuevavidabha.com/
Crossroads Behavioral Health Center
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
65 Years and Older only
100 Royal Ln.
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 278-8144
http://www.umhtx.org/services/crossroads-behavioral-health/
K’STAR
103 N. Piper Ln.
Uvalde, TX 78801
Medina County (830) 329-3919
Uvalde & Real Counties (830) 739-4415
http://www.kstar.org/
Tri-County CASA Bluebonnet Children’s Advocacy Center
1901 Avenue I
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-8848
https://bcactx.org/about/
Bluebonnet Children's Advocacy Center (Uvalde)
141 E. Nopal St.
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 278-7733
38th Judicial District Treatment Center
401 E Front St.
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 278-1168
38th Judicial District Attorney
Amanda Fuentes
Crime Victim Coordinator
(830) 278-2916 x586
https://www.38thda.org/victim-services
amanda.fuentes@38thda.org
St. Henry De Oso Family Project
(830) 278-3438
https://www.sthenrydeossofamilyproject.org/
Reformers Unanimous Ministry
(830) 486-9012
https://www.uvaldebaptistchurch.com/reformers-unanimous
Southwest Family Life Centers, Inc.
908 S. Evans St.
Uvalde, TX 78801
Uvalde County Office (830) 278-1067
Medina County Office (830) 426-5972, Hotline (830) 426-5131
Family Service Association
Uvalde Office: (830) 448-9630
Crystal City Office: (830) 374-0460
Alejandra Castro: acastro@family-service.org
www.family-service.org
Let it Bee Counseling Services
Melissa Cabralez, LPC
239-A Marsh Ln.
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 261-5900
The Uvalde Together Resiliency Center
Uvalde County Fairplex
215 Veterans Lane
Uvalde, TX 78801
(888) 690-0799
Open Daily: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Denise Sauceda, LPC (Hondo)
1712 Avenue K
Hondo, TX 78861
(210) 317-3451
denisesauceda@rocketmail.com
Talking River Psychotherapy (Leakey)
Dr. Rachel Goodman Yates
90 Childress
Leakey, TX 78873
(830) 232-4343
Methodist Health Care Ministries - Local Uvalde Nurse
Alicia Ramirez, RN | Wesley Nurse
(830) 278-3135 | aramirez@mhm.org
301 North High St.
Uvalde, TX 78801
https://www.mhm.org
Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas
Comfort and Consult Center
221 N. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX 78801 (210) 736-4847 (ask for Kristina Hernandez or Chloe Palacios)
info@cbcst.org
https://cbcst.org/
Catholic Charities San Antonio
2911 S. New Braunfels Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78210
(210) 377-1133
https://ccaosa.org/counseling/
Clarity Guidance Center
8535 Tom Slick Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78229
Main: (210) 616-0300
Crisis: (210) 582-6412
https://www.claritycgc.org/
San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (San Antonio)
8550 Huebner Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 541-5300
https://www.sanantoniobehavioral.com/
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center (San Antonio)
17720 Corporate Woods Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78259
(210) 491-9400
https://laurelridgetc.com/
Rise Recovery
10226 Ironside
San Antonio, TX 78230
Phone: (210) 227-2634
Email: info@riserecovery.org
24-Hour Recovery Resource Helpline: 210-SAY-CARE
https://www.riserecovery.org/
2-1-1 | Texas Health And Human Services Commission (211texas.org)
Sometimes the most difficult problem to face is knowing where to turn for help. Dial 2-1-1 and speak to a call specialist that can provide support resources for; counseling/mental health, utility/rent assistance, parenting resources, emergency relief, food, clothing, childcare, drug treatment, transportation and more. Call specialists are multi-lingual. The 2-1-1 Helpline is free and confidential and available 24/7/365. Visit www.uwsatx.org/211 for more information.
Disaster Distress Hotline | Disaster Distress Helpline | SAMHSA |
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Stop by the Building B Atrium from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on the following dates:
Mar. 22 | UMC Family Planning
Apr. 11 | UMC Family Planning
Apr. 12 | FirstCare Health Plans
Apr. 26 | West Texas Counseling & Guidance
Stop by Building C from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm on the following dates:
Feb. 23 | Middle Rio Aging & Disability Resource Center
Mar. 8 | SCAN (Serving Children and Adults in Need)
Mar. 22 | American Foundation of Suicide Prevention
Mar. 29 | Camino Real
Apr. 5 | Middle Rio Aging & Disability Resource Center
Apr. 12 | SCAN (Serving Children and Adults in Need)
Apr. 19 | Camino Real
Stop by the MSC Cafeteria from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on the following dates:
Jan. 25 | Community Health Development, Inc.
Feb. 1 | Mental Health Developmental Disabilities Center
Feb. 15 | Childrens Bereavement Center
Feb. 22 | Southwest Family Life Centers
Mar. 1 | Mental Health Developmental Disabilities Center
Mar. 8 | Community Health Development, Inc.
Mar. 29 | The Anderson House
Apr. 5 | Mental Health Developmental Disabilities Center
Campus Resources
CARE Team
The Southwest Texas Junior College CARE Team consists of a committed group of faculty and staff who provide assistance to students in distress through confidential consultation and referral to resources both on and off campus.
The focus of the CARE Team is preventative rather than punitive, with the goals of assisting students to succeed and educating others about ways to help distressed students.
Visit the CARE Team page for more information.
Zen Den
Location
Zen Den
Sterling H. Fly, Sr. Memorial Building (Building S)
Student Success Center
Southwest Texas Junior College
2401 Garner Field Road
Uvalde, TX 78801
Reserve a timeslot at our Zen Den; reservations are made in 20-minute increments.
Tour our Zen Den:
Fitness & Swim Center
The Fitness & Swim Center is open Monday through Thursday from 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm, and Sunday from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Visit the Fitness & Swim Center page for a complete list of amenities.
Fitness & Swim Center
La Forge Hall Gymnasium
2401 Garner Field Road
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 591-7315
Campus Food Pantries
Since being established in 2017 by the Eta Beta Chapter, the Food Pantry has been located in Uvalde, Del Rio, and Eagle Pass under the supervision of the Student Success Services department. Visit the Student Food Pantry page for more information about our campus food pantries.
For eligibility requirements and hours of operation, contact:
Uvalde: Ana Lisa Conde, Sterling H. Fly Memorial Building Student Success Center, (830) 591-4152, analisamartinez@swtjc.edu
Del Rio: Julio Gonzalez, Building B Room 147, (830) 703-1584, jagonzalez2@swtjc.edu
Eagle Pass: Britney Martinez, Building A, (830) 758-4172, bmartinez5@swtjc.edu
Veteran Resources
Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 Press 1