Throughout my career, I have been committed to supporting students’ growth by focusing on both their academic development and their social-emotional well-being. I believe in building strong partnerships with teachers, parents, and the community to ensure that every child has the tools and support they need to thrive.

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending quality time with my two children, traveling, and attending sporting events. These experiences keep me grounded and remind me of the importance of balance, family, and lifelong learning.

Every student has the right to:

• Be respected and treated fairly at school.

• Learn in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

• Meet with the school counselor to talk about academic, personal, or social concerns.

• Ask for help in setting goals and planning for their future.

• Receive support without discrimination (regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, language, ability, or background).

• Have privacy when talking with the school counselor (with the understanding that safety concerns may require information to be shared with trusted adults).

👨‍👩‍👧 What This Means for Parents

School counselors partner with families to ensure students’ success.

• Counselors provide short-term counseling support and lessons that build academic, social, and emotional skills.

• Student conversations are generally confidential to protect trust, except when there are safety concerns that must be shared.

• Counselors connect families to community resources when additional support is needed.

• Parents are encouraged to contact the counselor to discuss concerns, request resources, or collaborate on student support plans.

🍎 What This Means for Educators

School counselors collaborate with teachers and staff to support the whole child.

• Counselors can provide classroom lessons that reinforce social-emotional learning, safety, and career readiness.

• Teachers can refer students for individual or small-group support when challenges arise that affect learning.

• Counselors respect teachers’ insight and work together to identify student strengths and needs.

• Counselors provide resources and strategies to help educators support students in the classroom.

• The goal is partnership—school counselors do not evaluate teachers; rather, they work alongside staff to create a safe, supportive learning environment for all students.

ServiceContact InformationEmergency (Police/Fire/Medical)911Fort Worth Police (Non-Emergency)817‑392‑4222Tarrant County Sheriff (Non-Emergency)817‑884‑1213City Services (311)311 or 817‑392‑1234Emergency Management Office817‑392‑6170 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; extended during emergencies)

🧠 Mental Health & Crisis Support

ServiceContact InformationMHMR Tarrant County (ICARE Crisis Line)1‑800‑866‑2465 (24/7) / TTY: 817‑569‑4488JPS Psychiatric Emergency Center817‑702‑4151 (24/7)Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988United Way 2‑1‑1Dial 2‑1‑1 or 817‑258‑8100 for referrals to mental health services and other resources

🏥 Hospitals & Medical Centers

FacilityContact InformationMedical City Fort WorthMain: 817‑336‑2100 / ER: 817‑347‑5830John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital817‑702‑3431Cook Children’s Medical CenterMain: 682‑885‑4000 / ER: 682‑885‑4000Baylor Scott & White All SaintsMain: 817‑926‑2544 / ER: 817‑922‑7070Texas Health Huguley HospitalMain: 817‑293‑9110Surepoint Emergency Center817‑428‑4055

🚨 Victim Assistance & Crime Support

ServiceContact InformationTarrant County District Attorney Victim Assistance Unit817‑884‑2740Fort Worth Police – Crimes Against Children Unit682‑382‑1500National Crime Victims Hotline (HOPE Line)1‑800‑656‑HOPE (4673)SafeHaven of Tarrant County (Domestic Violence)1‑877‑701‑7233 (24/7 Hotline)One Safe Place (Family Justice Center)817‑916‑4323The Women’s Center of Tarrant County (Rape Crisis)817‑927‑4039 (24-Hour Crisis Line)National Domestic Violence Hotline1‑800‑799‑SAFE (7233)

👶 Child Protective Services (CPS)

ServiceContact InformationTexas Abuse Hotline (CPS)1‑800‑252‑5400 (24/7)Cook Children’s C.A.R.E. TeamReferral through CPS or law enforcement; provides medical evaluations for suspected abuse

🏢 Key Local Addresses

FacilityAddressFort Worth City Hall100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76102Tarrant County Courthouse100 W. Weatherford St., Fort Worth, TX 76196A.D. Marshall Public Safety & Courts Building1000 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, TX 76102

1. Azle Pastoral Counseling Center

• Address: 229 S Stewart St, Azle, TX 76020

• Phone: (817) 444-2929

• Website: Not available

2. Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas

• Address: 5402 Arapaho Rd, Dallas, TX 75248

• Phone: (972) 437-9950

• Website: jfsdallas.org

3. The Parenting Center

• Address: 2928 W 5th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107

• Phone: (817) 332-6348

• Website: theparentingcenter.org

4. Walsh Counseling Center (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary)

• Address: 4540 Frazier Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76115

• Phone: (817) 923-1921 ext 3570

• Website: swbts.edu

5. The WARM Place

• Address: 809 Lipscomb St, Fort Worth, TX 76104

• Phone: (817) 870-2272

• Website: thewarmplace.org

6. Dr. Shelly Smith Cavin, LPC, Ph.D.

• Address: 4005 Merrett Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76135

• Phone: (817) 999-5335

• Website: drshellyphd.com

7. Safe Harbor Counseling Center

• Address: 1515 Fort Worth Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76086

• Phone: (817) 441-9345

• Website: safeharborcounseling.org

8. Lena Pope Home

• Address: 3200 Sanguinet St, Fort Worth, TX 76107

• Phone: (817) 255-2500

• Website: lenapope.org

The vision of Marine Creek Leadership Academy's counseling program is that all students will reach academic success, social-emotional growth, and will become college and career ready. Students will be empowered to reach their maximum potential and will gain the necessary skills to become lifelong learners that sustain personal growth and contribute to society with compassion and pride in an ever-changing world.

Marine Creek Leadership Academy (MCLA) Food Program

• Services: Free after-school supper for all children ages 1–18.

• Address: 4801 Huffines Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76135

• Phone: (817) 306-4270

• Website: mcla.lwisd.org

TCHATT Program

• Services: Therapeutic and counseling support for students (check with school counselor for enrollment).

• Contact: Lake Worth ISD Counseling Department for referrals.

Helping Hands

• Services: Local nonprofit providing food, clothing, and family support.

• Address: 503 Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 76107

• Phone: (817) 332-6348

• Website: theparentingcenter.org (Often collaborates with local schools)

  
  

🧠 Mental Health & Crisis Resources

Region 11 ESC – Mental Health & School Counseling

• Services: Support and resources for school counselors and educators to implement effective mental health programs.

• Website: ESC Region 11

MHMR Tarrant County / ICARE Crisis Line

• Services: 24/7 mental health support, crisis intervention, and referral services.

• Phone: 1‑800‑866‑2465 / TTY 817‑569‑4488

• Website: mhmrtarrant.org

JPS Psychiatric Emergency Center

• Services: Psychiatric emergency care and stabilization.

• Phone: 817‑702‑4151

• Address: 1600 W. 4th St., Fort Worth, TX 76102

• Website: jpshealthnet.org

United Way 2-1-1 / Emergency Referrals

• Services: Food, housing, counseling, and other community resources.

• Phone: 2‑1‑1 or 817‑258‑8100

• Website: unitedwaytarrant.org

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

• Services: 24/7 confidential support for people in crisis or at risk of suicide.

• Phone: 988

• Website: 988lifeline.org

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) – North Texas Chapter

• Services: Suicide prevention education, community programs, research support, and survivor outreach.

• Website: AFSP North Texas