 | Upcoming Trainings for Mental Health Professionals
February 17, 2012 8:30 am until 3:00 pm
Filial Therapy - $90
March 2, 2012 8:30 am until 12:30 pm
Art in Play Therapy - $60
March 2, 2012 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm
Family Play Therapy
March 16, 2012 8:30 am until 3:00 pm
Theraplay - $60
March 16, 2012 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm
Group Play Therapy
March 30, 2012 8:00 am until 5:00 pm
Working with Sexually Abused Children in Play Therapy
Contact Alisa McDonald at 979-703-8813 ext. 112 or amcdonald@scottyshouse.org for registration information.
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 | MLK Day Closing
Our offices will be closed Monday, January 16th, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. If you have an emergency, please call your local law enforcement.
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please call 1-800-252-5400. |
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 | Holiday Hours
Our offices will be closed Monday, January 2nd, for the New Year holiday. If you have an emergency, please call your local law enforcement.
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please call 1-800-252-5400.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! |
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 | Holiday Hours
Our offices will be closed Friday, December 23rd through Monday, December 26th. If you have an emergency, please call your local law enforcement.
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please call 1-800-252-5400.
Happy Holidays!! |
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 | Centerville ISD Students Visit Scotty's House
Students from Centerville ISD, along with their teacher, Shelley Payne, visited Scotty's House on Thursday, December 8th to drop off donations of toys and supplies for our kiddos. We want to thank this great group of kids for supporting Scotty's House. Thanks guys! |
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 | Annual MDT Christmas Party
On Thursday, December 8th, Scotty's House held its annual MDT Christmas Party. Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings are held regularly with representatives from each agency involved in child abuse investigations to review each case. Every case is followed through to final deposition. This communication and coordination increases the number of cases that can be successfully resolved. Scotty's House would like to thank its MDT for another successful year. |
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 | TAMU Society of Petroleum Engineers Toy Donations
Representatives from the Texas A&M Society of Petroleum Engineers dropped off tons of toys from their toy drive for Scotty's House. We want to say a special THANK YOU to this amazing group of students - they have done so much for our agency and the kiddos we serve. THANK YOU! |
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 | Volunteer Holiday Party
Scotty's House staff and volunteers celebrated the season at our annual Volunteer Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. We would like to thank our amazing team of volunteers for all of the incredible work they do for our agency and kiddos. Thanks so much!! |
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 | Vote for Our Tree at the Forsyth Gallery!
Scotty's House is once again participating in the MSC Forsyth Gallery’s Annual Community Trim-A-Tree Project. The theme for our tree is "A World of Pure Imagination" and it is decorated in the spirit of Willy Wonka. You can vote by ballot at the MSC Forsyth Gallery, located at 110 N. Main Street in Bryan, or by donating canned goods (there is no limit to how many) under our tree. Thanks for your support!! Voting Begins Friday, November 18th, in conjunction with the annual Lights On! Celebration in Downtown Bryan.
Visit the Forsyth's website at http://forsyth.tamu.edu/ for more information. Happy Holidays! |
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 | Meet Our New Family Care Volunteers!!
On Wednesday, October 19th, Scotty's House welcomed 7 new Family Care Volunteers to its team! Pictured are: Hala Mouneimne, Tracy Parks, Anna Antony, Sarah Garcia, Kimberly Borges, Anna Lachner & Laura Terrell. And yes, those ARE Cake Junkie Cupcakes they are holding. :) Welcome aboard ladies!!!!!! We are honored to have you in our Volunteer Family! |
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 | Join Our Volunteer Family!
Family Care Training starts October 5th! Join our Volunteer Family and help make a difference in the lives of abused children in the Brazos Valley. To learn more about our Family Care Volunteer program, email Melanie at mscarpace@scottyshouse.org.
Family Care Training:
Wednesday, October 5th, 1-4pm
Wednesday, October 12th, 1-4pm
Wednesday, October 19th, 1-4pm |
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 | Our Clients LOVE Our New Murals
This month, local artist J. Vincent Scarpace completed work on murals he created for the forensic wing of our new facility. The murals have been a HUGE hit with our clients! We want to help make our child clients feel welcomed and comfortable when they come to Scotty's House, and the murals are a great way to help the kiddos relax and feel at ease. For more photos of our murals, please check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/scottyshouse or just click the Facebook icon in the upper left corner of this page. |
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 | Scotty's House Hosts the Aggie Theta's
On Wednesday, August 17th, the Aggie Theta's held their chapter meeting here at Scotty's House. Scotty's House took the opportunity to honor the sorority for its amazing support of Scotty's House throughout the years. Brazos County Sheriff and Scotty's House Board President Chris Kirk presented the group with an original work of art created by local artist J Vincent Scarpace as a thank you for its continued support.
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 | Medical Volunteer Program Welcomes New Members
Scotty's House is proud to announce our newest Medical Volunteers! Welcome aboard Austin Adair, Jamie Atkison, Kent Cochran, Emily Fischer and Nikki Kulesza!!!!
Medical Volunteers are responsible for assisting Scotty’s House Medical staff during forensic medical exams. For more information on this program, please contact Melanie at mscarpace@scottyshouse.org. |
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 | Meet Our New Ambassadors!
On Saturday, July 23rd, Scotty's House welcomed 8 new Ambassadors to its team! Pictured are Amanda Soza, Ashley Koster, Gloria Galvan, Alicia Bush, Amelia Bush, Natalie Mulvey, Brian Reeves and Hala Mouneimne. Also pictured is Pct. 3 Constable Rick Starnes. Welcome aboard!! |
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 | Thanks EWB!!
On Wednesday, June 29th, representatives from Engineers Without Borders (EWB) delivered and repaired our playground from our previous building. We want to thank EWB for all of their hard work - the kiddos love the playset!! |
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 | Snoball - Give together. Change lives.
Create your own way of giving. Rules can be based on social media, sports, or create your own. Imagination is your only limitation. Now it's easier, and more enjoyable than ever, to help support Scotty's House. Visit Snoball for more information - they even have a nifty video that explains it all. So, join the fun. We'll see you there! :)
https://snoball.com/ |
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 | Thank You Emily & AJ Whiz!!!!!
We want to say a special THANK YOU to Emily & AJ Whiz for donating 25% of their sales from their Lemonade Stand to Scotty's House! You guys are AWESOME!! |
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 | You Could Win a 50" HD TV for Only $5!
You could win a 50" HD TV for only $5!!! Raffle tickets are on sale now at Audio Video, C&J's Barbeque, Schlotzsky's, Fast Signs, the Village Downtown and more locations are coming soon! For more information on the HD TV and other raffle items, visit www.audiovideobcs.com. Hurry, the raffle drawing is on May 18th at 11:30am at C&J's Barbeque in Bryan.
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 | Child Abuse Prevention Month Calendar of Events
April is recognized nationally as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and this year Scotty’s House Child Advocacy Center will partner with local law enforcement and child service agencies to raise awareness of the serious problem of child abuse and neglect in our community. We have several events planned throughout the month of April.
Pinwheel Garden
Wednesday, March 30th @ 9:30am
Scotty’s House and Voices for Children (CASA) staff and volunteers will “plant” the second annual Pinwheel Garden on the lawn at 4301 S. Texas Ave. in Bryan. 800 pinwheels will be planted in honor of the more than 800 child victims of abuse and neglect in the Brazos Valley in 2010.
Blue Ribbon Tree
Thursday, March 31st @ 1:30pm
Scotty’s House, the College Station Police Department, the Bryan Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office will be at the College Station Police Department, at 2611 S. Texas Ave., for the dedication of the Blue Ribbon Tree. 200 blue ribbons will be tied to branches of a tree in memory of the 200 children involved in abuse investigations through Scotty’s House last year in Brazos County alone.
Healing HeARTS
Friday, April 1st
In conjunction with the Downtown Bryan Art Step and First Friday events, the MSC Forsyth Gallery of Texas A&M University will host an exhibit of artworks created by child clients during therapy sessions at Scotty’s House. The exhibit will showcase the therapy services provided by Scotty’s House to abused children and their families and serves as a snapshot of the journey these children take on their path toward healing. This will be a six week exhibit. The Forsyth Gallery is located at 110 N. Main St. in Bryan.
Robertson County Blue Ribbon Tree
Monday, April 4th
Scotty’s House and the Robertson County District Attorney’s Office will dedicate a tree on the Robertson County Courthouse Lawn in honor of the child victims of abuse and neglect in 2010.
Candlelight Vigil
Tuesday, April 12th
The Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC), Voices for Children (CASA) and Scotty’s House will host the annual Candlelight Vigil in honor of all victims of sexual violence. The vigil is held in conjunction with the 5th Annual Every Victim Every Time Conference, and will take place at the A&M Church of Christ at 2475 Earl Rudder Freeway South in College Station at 5:30pm.
26th Annual “Rock the CASA” 5k
Saturday, April 16th @ 9:30am
The Kappa Alpha Theta’s will hold their annual 5k with 100% of proceeds going to Scotty’s House and Voices for Children! The public is encouraged to run, walk, bike, play, rollerblade, etc. and help the Theta’s reach their goal of $40,000. While there, you can also bid on a few amazing items in their Silent Auction. For more info, please visit http://theta5k.webs.com/
Downtown Bryan Street Art Fair
Saturday, April 16th 10:00am – 4:00pm
Scotty’s House will partner with the Children’s Museum to bring a Kids’ Area to the 2nd Annual Street Art Fair. There will be arts & crafts booths at the event for children, as well as information booths from local agencies. The event will be held at the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church parking lot at 217 W. 26th Street in Bryan. The fair is free of charge and open to the public.
Scotty’s House will also have display tables at local public libraries with books highlighting happy families, healthy relationships and strategies to avoid child abuse and domestic violence. There will be informational material on our services available as well.
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, it is your responsibility to make a report to the Texas Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.
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 | Join Us at St. Andrew's Spring Festival!
We will be at the first annual St. Andrew’s Spring Festival this Saturday, March 5th, from 11am to 3pm. This year's event, Growing Hope for the Community, will be held at the St. Andrew’s parking lot, located at 217 W. 26th Street in Bryan. Event admission is free, and there is no charge for the games and crafts.
For more info, visit www.standrewsbcs.org. See you there!
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 | Check Out This Spring Cleaning Special!!
Lavco Air Conditioning & Heating is donating $3 from each Spring Special to Scotty's House! Be sure to share this with your friends and family. THANKS LAVCO!
Visit www.lavco.com for more information. |
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 | A Special Thank You!!!
We want to thank The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Ladies' Group for making these beautiful Goody Bags! The bags are for our clients who receive forensic medical exams at our facility. Thank you!!! |
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 | Volunteer Training Starts February 10th!!
Make a difference in the lives of abused children! Join our Volunteer Family today!! Scotty's House will hold a Family Care Volunteer Training beginning February 10th. Family Care Volunteers welcome clients and their families to Scotty's House. These Volunteers appropriately interact with families to provide comfort and support while maintaining client confidentiality. Family Care Volunteers provide supervision for clients of Scotty's House in a fun, child-friendly setting. In addition, Family Care Volunteers may also provide supervision for clients at counseling sessions, as well as play therapy support for our counselors. These Volunteers must be available during the week, usually between the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm. Family Care Volunteers are required to complete an interview process and training prior to participating in this program. All Volunteers must submit to criminal and CPS background checks.
For more information on this Volunteer Opportunity, please email Melanie at mscarpace@scottyshouse.org. You can also reach us by phone at 979-703-8813, extension 109. |
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 | Register Now for the 5th Annual Armadillo Dash!
Spread the word... the 5th Annual Armadillo Dash 1/2 Marathon & 5K is Sunday, March 6, 2011! Please visit www.armadillodash.com to register or for more info. The Armadillo Dash benefits Scotty's House, Still Creek Ranch, Boys & Girls Clubs of Brazos Valley and the Brazos Valley Food Bank BackPack Program. |
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 | Help Scotty's House at iGive Everytime You Shop!
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 | Holiday Hours
Scotty’s House will be closed Friday, December 24th through Monday, December 27th and Friday, December 31st.
If you have an emergency, please call your local law enforcement.
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please call 1-800-252-5400.
We wish you a safe and happy holiday season.
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 | VOTE FOR OUR TREE!!
Scotty's House is participating in the MSC Forsyth Gallery’s Community Trim-A-Tree Project. The theme for our tree is "Restoring the Magic of Childhood" and it is decorated with vintage/retro ornaments. You can vote via the MSC Forsyth Art Facebook page (click "like" on our tree to vote), cast your ballot at the MSC Forsyth Gallery or by donating canned goods (there is no limit to how many) under our tree. Thanks for your support!! |
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 | We Have A New Logo!
Next month, Scotty's House will celebrate 15 years of service to the children and families in our community. We are very happy to introduce this new logo, in anticipation of the dedication of our new, state-of-the-art facility in December. |
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 | Burleson County Health Fair
On Thursday, October 28th, Scotty's House participated in the 4th Annual St. Joseph's Health Fair for Burleson County. The event took place at the Caldwell Civic Center. Hundreds of visitors filled the center to learn more about local health and service agencies in their community. We would like to thank our awesome Volunteer, J'wan P., for making our booth such a huge success. Look for us again next year!!! |
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 | LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Introduction to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Saturday, October 30, 2010
10:00 am until 3:00 pm
Lunch and CEU’s provided
Portion of the proceeds to benefit Scotty’s House Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Program
For more information and registration, log on to www.indianoakseas.com and click on the “training” tab, or contact Alisa McDonald at 979-219-2217
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 | Our New Website is Now LIVE!
After months of planning, our new website is complete! We would like to thank Matt Purcell of Purcell Web Development for his wonderful talent, incredible patience and awesome generosity that helped make this site possible.
We will update our site weekly, so be sure to bookmark this page and visit us again! |
