Texas Care Monthly Newsletter
August 2025

Congratulations to Texas Care Galveston on hosting an incredible resource fair!
Your dedication to serving the community is truly inspiring, keep up the amazing work!

Get expert parenting tips, a monthly activity calendar,
and a free printable activity book — all in one place to make parenting
just a little easier. Click the links below to access yours!

All Franchisees and Administrators

It is important for all Franchisees and Administrators to stay up to date on
all updates and changes pertaining to behavioral services and service codes
to maximize billing. The utilization management links are still the same,
no updates have been made.

Please print and create binders for the information in the links below:

BIPOC Resource List

Below, you'll find a list of resources, including hotlines, partner organizations,
and expert information from Mental Health America to help you or a loved one as
you work on your mental well-being.

CREATING A COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CONNECTION PLAN

Having a sense of community creates a sense of support and belonging, which can lead to better mental health outcomes and reduce feelings of isolation. Whether your connections happen in person, online, or through other forms of communication, they matter.

Use this free worksheet to reflect on your current support network and make preventive plans for connection and safety. It’s a small step that can make a big difference.

Download Now and Start Building Your Circle of Support!

Amy Taylor
LPC - Associate

• Amy has extensive experience as a school counselor and served as an Assistant Principal. 

• Amy is a certified teacher and a certified principal. 

• Amy has extensive experience in providing individual, family and group counseling services.  

• She is currently working on obtaining her LPC direct/indirect hours at a private practice/Texas Care Corporate Office to become fully licensed as an LPC. 

Nyia Hamilton
LPC - Associate

• Nyia has experience working as a school-based mental health counselor.

• Nyia is a certified teacher and Health Educator. 

• She has extensive experience in developing therapeutic relationships and providing evidence-based interventions for clients with a wide range of mental health issues. 

• She is currently working on obtaining her LPC direct/indirect hours at a private practice/Texas Care Corporate Office to become fully licensed as an LPC. 

Yolanda Richardson
LPC - Associate (Bilingual)

• Yolanda is a bilingual high school counselor with 12 years of experience in education, 8 of those years in school counseling.

• Yolanda is a certified teacher and school counselor.  

• She has extensive experience in providing initial assessments, short-term counseling, intervention services, referral services, follow-up care and suicide risk assessments.

• Yolanda is currently working on obtaining her LPC direct/indirect hours at Texas Care become fully licensed as an LPC. 

Juwan McDaniel
LPC - Associate (Bilingual)

• Juwan currently works as a bilingual school counselor for the Houston School District.

• Juwan is a certified teacher and a certified school counselor. 

• She has extensive experience in providing crisis interventions responding to student mental health needs and assisting families with essential resources.

• Juwan is currently working on completing schooling to apply with the State Board for her LPC-Associate. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS!

We’re excited to announce that our Event Calendar will be featured here in the newsletter. This calendar will include a link to RSVP for upcoming events. Whether you want to attend or send a team member, RSVPing will help us manage attendance
and adhere to event guidelines.

Got an Event in Mind?

We want to hear from you! Share your upcoming events or suggest new outreach opportunities. Our team is available to attend and support your franchise’s events, helping further Texas Care’s mission in your area.

Together, we can make a meaningful impact
in our communities across Texas!

Thank you for your continued efforts & commitment to our mission.
Stay tuned, stay connected, and keep up the great work!

For all questions, ideas, or to notify us about events, please email us at: Outreach@texascarecenter.com

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