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School Resources
Although school counselors are limited to the additional services they can provide they

are not limited to the resources they can provide to students and parents. I believe a good

counselor goes above and beyond to help meet the needs of students and parents in order for the

student to be successful. School counselors can provide useful information and contacts for

students as well as parents. Typically, services fall into four categories which include academic

success, career, social development and special needs. My goal as a future counselor is to know

my community and surrounding communities that can provide extra support to students outside

of the school setting this will ensure that I am a useful tool in helping my students succeed.

Academic Success
Baylor University Mentoring Program
Trisha Baum, Mentoring Coordinator
Sid Richardson Building
Waco, Texas 76712
254-710-8771
http://www.baylor.edu/support_programs/index.php?id=22922
Description: The mentoring program provides a mentor to incoming freshman. The mentor helps
the student set goals, provides guidance as well as helps with accountability. They help to
improve skills in areas such as studying, time management, test-taking strategies as well as
keeping track of grades and GPA.

Communities in Schools of the Heart of Texas

Rodney Clark, CEO
1001 Washington Ave,
Waco, TX 76701
254-753-6002
http://www.cishot.org
Description: Communities in Schools is a wonderful resource for students as well as parents.
They provide additional services to students that counselors and administrators may not be able
to provide. They are able to help with school supplies, hygiene care, tutoring as well as
mentoring students throughout the school year.

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Waco

Carol Wong, Kumon Instructor
8810 West Highway 84 Suite#503
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Waco, Texas 76712

254-313-9277
https://www.kumon.com/WACO
Description: The Kumon Math and Reading Center works with students from a variety of
backgrounds. They work with students who are struggling as well as students who are thriving.
They have a self-paced program for each student. The instructors at Kumon work to motivate the
students and practice skills that will enhance their critical thinking. Overall, Kumon helps to
strengthen the students academic foundation.

Marlin Middle School Math Tutoring Services

Buck Rogers, Coordinator
678 Success Drive
Marlin, Texas 76661
254-883-3232
Email: Buck Rogers to set up tutoring session brogers@marlinisd.org
Description: Marlin Middle School has teamed up with the local community college to provide
free math tutors to students struggling in this area. These teams of tutors focus specially on math
because this is the lowest STAAR tested area for the middle school. Parents can email Buck
Rogers to set up a tutoring day for their student.

Sylvan Learning of Waco & Belton

Chrissy Smith, Center Director
5016 W Waco Drive
Waco, TX 76710
254-772-8811
www.sylvanlearning.com
Description: Sylvan Learning Center is designed to help students on a more personalized level.
This tutoring service offers help in a variety of areas such as math, reading, science as well as
test prep for the SAT and ACT. Sylvan has highly qualified and trained tutors that help students
reach their goal of academic success.
Career
Baylor Scott & White Internship Programs
Kendra Sutton, Coordinator for Central Texas
100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd.
Waco, Texas 76712
254-202-6262
http://healthcare-professionals.sw.org/division-of-education/nursing-internship-programs
Description: Baylor Scott & White offers internships for students in high school as well as
beginning college students. This company allows students to intern with a variety of preceptors
in the medical field including but not limited to nurses, certified nursing assistants, doctors as
well as healthcare administration professionals. This program allows the student to shadow the
medical professional and to determine if the medical field is the right career path for their future.

Greater Waco Advanced Healthcare Academy

Brandon Cope, GWAHA Director
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7200 Viking Drive

Waco, Texas 76712
254-399-6654
http://gwahca.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx
Description: The Greater Waco Advanced Healthcare Academy is sponsored by Waco
Independent School District. This facility is designed for students interested in the medical field
and allows students to obtain their CNA certification while in school. The healthcare academy is
set up like a hospital where students are able to practice scenarios on sim manikins. The academy
is open to surrounding areas in Central Texas and students must apply a semester in advance as
well as have B average.

Greater Waco Advanced Manufacturing Academy

Dustin Davisson, Assistant Director
2401 JJ Flewellen
Waco, Texas 76712
254-412-7900
https://gwama.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx
Description: The Greater Waco Advanced Manufacturing Academy is sponsored by Waco
Independent School District. This facility is designed for students interested in welding,
precision metal manufacturing, and electronics. In addition, students receive hands-on
experience working with local business in areas such as welding and manufacturing of metal.

STEM JOBS
Ellen Pomerantz, STEM Business Development
420 Rouser Rd. Building 3, Suite 101
Moon Township, PA 15108
412-329-7828
http://www.stemjobs.com/about-stem-jobs/
Description: STEM JOBS is a resource for counselors, teachers, students and parents as it works
to send the message of implementing interest in the field of science, technology, engineering and
math. This website allows the student to take an assessment that helps to identify their areas of
strength in reference to STEM. This site also provides articles about STEM jobs as well as the
opportunity for students to discover the vast amount of jobs that require STEM skills.

U.S. Airforce, Army, Navy, Marines

Jerry Voyles, Recruiter
3111 South 31st Ste. 3347
Temple, Texas 76502
254-778-6821
https://www.airforce.com/find-a-recruiter
Email: JERRY.VOYLES@US.AF.MIL
Description: The United States Airforce works to succeed in the air, space and cyberspace. They
welcome innovative ideas and thrive to achieve excellence through leadership. They focus on
incorporating science, inventions and innovation into their everyday practices. They are also able
to direct you to other areas of the military and provide recruiting information for other branches.
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Social Development
Boys & Girls Club of Waco
Rhonda Reyes, Director of Operations
2700 North 21st
Waco, Texas 76712
254-752-6443
http://www.bgcwaco.org
Description: The Boys and Girls Club of Waco was established in 1909 and has maintained its
credibility of safety and excellence throughout the years. This club is open to children ages 6-18
and encourages students to learn, to play and to have fun. The Boys and Girls Club has a route
after school to pick up students and they are able to provide a safe environment for children
while parents are working.

Mayborn Childrens Museum

Lanna Palmer, Museum Coordinator
1300 S University Parks Drive
Waco, TX 76706
254-710-1110
http://www.baylor.edu/mayborn//
Description: The Mayborn Museum offers a variety of experiences for children to explore.
Children can visit the museum as each room is setup with different parts of the world. Children
are able to dress-up, paint, sing, draw as well as discover how things work. This is the perfect
place for your active child and will allow them to learn as they play!

The Childrens Museum of the Brazos Valley

Elizabeth Wagnon, President
4001 E 29th St #80
Bryan, TX 77802
979-779-KIDS
http://www.cmbv.org
Description: The Childrens Museum of the Brazos Valley focuses on learning through crafts
and science. Children are encouraged to use their imagination as well as creative skills through
learning. In addition to the hands on learning, there are many exhibits for the students to explore
which allow them to interact and develop or strengthen their social skills.
Special Needs

Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children

Barbara Wright, Executive Director
2323 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
254-752-9330
http://advocacycntr.org/
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Description: The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children is divided into three primary
areas which include the victims center, childrens advocacy center as well as prevention and
education. Although we do not anticipate tragedy in our lives, we often encounter tough times
and it is encouraging to have a strong support system such as the advocacy center that will
provide free counseling to adults and children as well as provide additional resources for dealing
with the aftermath. They are on call 24 hours a day and can provide support particularly in the
area of sexual assault.

Avance Waco
Felipe Garza, Executive Director
3005 Edna Avenue
Waco, TX 76708
254.235.0834
http://avancewaco.org
Description: The program serves predominantly poor Latino families in underserved
communities. Parents are taught that they are the first and most important teachers for their
children. The nine-month core program caters to parents with children from 0-3 years of age,
operating in housing projects, community centers and schools.

Care Net Pregnancy Center

Stella Turrubiartez
1818 Columbus Ave,
Waco, TX 76701
254-772-6175
http://pregnancycare.org
Description: This company provides free pregnancy test, two free ultrasounds and options for
unplanned pregnancy. Although teen pregnancy is not encouraged it happens more often than
ever before and we must be prepared to provide resources. Care Net Pregnancy Center helps to
provide options for individuals facing an unplanned pregnancy.

Caritas of Waco
Buddy Edwards, Executive Director
300 South 15th
Waco, Texas 76712
254-753-4593
http://www.caritas-waco.org/home.aspx
Description: Caritas is a non-profit organization. Caritas provides emergency services to families
in need. They provide food, clothes, prescription drugs as well as shelter during times of
emergency. Applicants are interviewed to determine their need and the length of time they will
need additional support.

Central Texas Youth Services

Lynsday Hall, Coordinator
204 N. East Street, Suite A
Belton, Texas 76513
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254-939-3466
https://www.centraltexasyouthservices.com/programs
Description: Central Texas Youth Services is a non-profit organization that helps troubled youth.
They offer free independent living which is monitored and specifically designed to meet each
individuals needs. This program helps students finish school, find a job and potentially register
for school or find a career that fits their desires.

Compassionate Ministries
Jill McCall, Executive Director
1421 Austin Avenue
Waco, Texas 76712
254-755-7640
http://compassionwaco.com/our-staff/
Description: Compassionate ministries is a non-profit organization that focuses on helping
individuals and families who are homeless. They provide a variety of services such as
counseling, job training, drug and alcohol treatment, transportation, GED preparation as well as
childcare. They believe in treating every individual with love and respect and work to help
families make progress in establishing a new life.

Family Abuse Center

Micah Titterington, FAC Coordinator
415 Owen Lane #1702
Waco, Texas 76712
1-800-283-8401
http://www.familyabusecenter.org
Description: The Family Abuse Center works with adults, children and victims in rural areas
who have encountered domestic violence. They provide shelters for victims as well as counseling
and support for those in need of additional care. They can provide an advocate to help with
paperwork and other legal matters as the victims work to overcome the effects of the abuse.

Methodist Childrens Home

Tim Brown, CEO
1111 Herring Ave,
Waco, TX 76708
254-753-0181
http://www.mch.org
Description: The Methodist Childrens Home is designed for youth struggling to find direction in
a regular school setting. This is a Christian based outreach program that allows students to live in
the home while finishing high school. The home is designed much like a high school and allows
the students to engage in extracurricular activities as well as strive academically. Typically,
students need a reference from their school counselor or school administrators to be considered;
this program is free to qualifying students.

MHMR
Barbara Tate, Executive Director
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110 South 12th

Waco, Texas 76712
254-752-3451
http://www.hotrmhmr.org
Description: MHMR services seven counties in Central Texas. They offer a variety of services
for families dealing with mental health disorders. They provide assistance with intellectual
disabilities, developmental delays and emotional conflict.

Providence DePaul Center

Tanya Johnson, Clinic Manager
301 Londonderry Drive
Woodway, TX 76712
254-776-5970
http://providence.net/depaul/
Description: Providence DePaul center is a licensed facility that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
It is a psychiatric and substance abuse resource center that helps individuals of all ages
struggling with mental disorders and addictions. They often take clients who have experienced
sudden or unexpected mental health problems.

The Center for Children and Families

Wendy Davis, Clinic Manager
215 Mary Ave #301
Waco, TX 76701
254-772-8055
https://www.children-families.com/clinic-staff
Description: The Center for Children and Families provides a wide-range of services. Some of
the services include career counseling, Christian counseling, psychological evaluations as well as
EMDR. There are a variety of providers to choose from with flexible schedules.

Waco Center for Youth

Chuck Russell, Superintendent
3501 N 19th St,
Waco, TX 76708
254-756-2171
http://www.dshs.texas.gov/mhHospitals/WacoCenterForYouth/
Description: Waco Center for Youth is a psychiatric facility that helps troubled youth ages 13-
17. They focus on helping youth change their behavior and identify areas of weakness. The
ultimate goal is to provide services that will strengthen the individual and promote change from
within so that the effects are lasting.