Kat Munoz-Hickl, MSW

28/08/2025

Do you ever feel like you’re just coasting through life? Numb, disconnected, or emotionally flat even while keeping up with work, errands, and daily tasks?

This might be a sign of functional freeze, a state where your nervous system lets you keep going through the motions while feeling shut down inside. Unlike a full freeze response, which can leave you immobilized, functional freeze is more subtle and easier to overlook.

Polyvagal Theory explains that when the body senses a threat and fight or flight isn’t possible, it may respond by freezing. Functional freeze is how this response can play out in everyday life.

If this sounds familiar, know that with the right support, it’s possible to move out of this state and feel fully present again. Charlie Health offers personalized, virtual mental healthcare to help you reconnect with yourself and your life. Learn more or get started today: https://bit.ly/4mnNGqP.

28/08/2025

🌸 August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month! 🌸
At Golden Crescent-MOMS, we’re here to support you on your motherhood journey — especially when it comes to breastfeeding 💛
Whether you’re just getting started, have questions, or need a little encouragement, our home visiting program is here to help. From newborn nutrition to emotional support — you're never alone.
👶💞 Breastfeeding is a journey — and every drop counts.
Let’s celebrate the strength, love, and connection it brings.
📍Serving families in the Golden Crescent area
📲 Message us to learn more or schedule a home visit!

08/07/2025

👟 Hey Jackson County Moms!
Looking for a chance to connect with other moms, get outside, and learn helpful tips for you and your little one?

Happening July 7th & July 21st 📆

💬 Each walk includes a short, supportive chat on topics like:
• Postpartum mental health
• Infant and toddler feeding
• Car seat safety
• Safe sleep tips

This event isn’t hosted by GC Moms, but we’re sharing because we proudly serve families in Jackson County and love opportunities like this! 💛

📞 For more info, contact Kirby Cassius or Jessica Wise at (361) 553-5580.
🔗 dshs.texas.gov/region8

23/05/2025

30/01/2025

love what you do...

Meet Golden Crescent-MOMS Program Manager Kat Muñoz-Hickl

An advocate for Hispanic families, Kat holds a Master’s in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University. With 8 years of experience in social services, she has supported diverse groups, including the homeless and survivors of abuse. As the Program Manager for Golden Crescent MOMS under Texas A&M College of Nursing, Kat leads a team of Maternal Child Health Navigators. She is currently serving her fourth year as the Secretary on the Board of Directors for Promise Pointe. Born and raised in Victoria, Kat is a devoted wife and mother of two, passionately empowering her community.

28/01/2025

Hi there! We’re Golden Crescent-MOMS, and today we’re excited to introduce our team and share what our program is all about.

GC-MOMS is a free educational home-visiting program supporting pregnant women, postpartum mothers and families in the Golden Crescent area of southeastern Texas. Our team consists of several maternal-child health navigators who are passionate about connecting with moms and meeting them where they are in their journey—whether they’re expecting, adjusting to a newborn or caring for growing children.

For more information, you can visit our website at nursing.tamu.edu/gcmoms

17/01/2025

With the second batch of super cold weather approaching, our community will have 2 warming centers available for those who are unhoused or without heat.

Please forward the entire post so the links to volunteer and to donate funds are included. Thank you all for your time and caring!

Here is the volunteer link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA4AE2CA6FACE9-54466127-2025.

Here is the donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=T8T5Y273T3W6S

15/01/2025

Your child’s first teacher is YOU! Parents as Teachers Victoria County is here to support your parenting journey with expert guidance, free resources, and tools to help your child thrive.

Sign up today and let’s grow together! https://bit.ly/TXPATReferral

07/07/2024

Victoria agencias coordinar con la Cruz Roja Americana para abrir habitaciones seguras

La Oficina de Victoria de Gestión de Emergencias y sus agencias asociadas están coordinando con la Cruz Roja Americana para operar habitaciones seguras en el St. Joseph High School Flyer Dome (1110 E. Red River St.) Y la cúpula Bloomington ISD (200 N. Leonard St.) Durante la tormenta tropical Beryl (se espera que se convierta en huracán Beryl).

Los residentes de la ciudad y del condado que necesiten protegerse de los vientos con fuerza de tormenta tropical o de huracán podrán refugiarse en los refugios a partir de las 15.00 horas del domingo.
La Cruz Roja Americana gestionará el refugio con la ayuda de otros organismos.
Victoria Transit ofrecerá un servicio de lanzadera desde Christ's Kitchen (611 E. Warren Ave.) hasta el Flyer Dome. El servicio de transporte comenzará a las 15.00 horas del domingo y continuará según sea necesario.
Para obtener más información acerca de las habitaciones seguras, póngase en contacto con la Cruz Roja Americana en el 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Victoria agencies coordinate with American Red Cross to open safe rooms

The Victoria Office of Emergency Management and its partner agencies are coordinating with the American Red Cross to operate safe rooms at the St. Joseph High School Flyer Dome (110 E. Red River St.) and the Bloomington ISD dome (200 N. Leonard St.) during Tropical Storm Beryl (expected to become Hurricane Beryl).

City and County residents who need protection from tropical-storm-force or hurricane-force winds will be able to take refuge at the shelters beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday.
The American Red Cross will operate the safe room with assistance from other agencies.
Victoria Transit will operate a shuttle service from Christ’s Kitchen (611 E. Warren Ave.) to the Flyer Dome. The shuttle service will start at 3 p.m. Sunday and continue as needed.
For more information about the safe rooms, contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).

27/06/2024

🦖 🎬 Jurassic Park Movie Night in the Park! 🎬🦕

Join us for an epic adventure under the stars as we screen the classic Jurassic Park at Hopkins Park! 🌌🦖

📅 June 28,2024
🕖 8:30pm
📍 Hopkins Park
🎟️ Admission is FREE!

🦕 Bring your blankets, chairs, and dino-mite spirit for a night filled with excitement and nostalgia. Don't miss out on this thrilling night! Invite your friends and family for a roaring good time. See you there!‍ 🦖

18/06/2024

AGGIE JOB ALERT!!! 🤰🏻🏡

Howdy friends! I am hiring to complete our amazing team under Texas A&M School of Nursing-Golden Crescent MOMS!

We are a team of Maternal/Child Navigators who will visit homes in the rural counties of Jackson/Dewitt/Lavaca/Calhoun

⭐️ Hybrid position -Traveling/remote

⭐️ Must be bilingual and have reliable transportation

⭐️ Must have experience in the social service sector or knowledge of local resources to refer people to

🌟 sounds like something you would love??? click the link below and apply!

https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMU_External/job/Victoria-TX/Maternal-Child-Health-Navigator_R-070183?utm_source=myjobhelper&utm_campaign=myjobhelper&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1oSSVwkArangYYO1T3rll2dMs2CjXUVYLtdetDC2yihKiq73zADT3BaTs_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

Job TitleMaternal-Child Health Navigator Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department School Of Nursing Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationVictoria, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and...

17/06/2024

The US National Weather Service Corpus Christi Texas has issued a flood watch for multiple South Texas counties including Victoria.

If you have not yet signed up to receive emergency notifications with CodeRed please do so to stay informed in the time of an emergency. To sign up to receive these emergency notifications text “ALERTVICTORIA” to 99411.