Family Guidance of Texas Inc.

04/19/2026

Gloomy, cloudy days can sometimes feel heavier than usual. 🌧️ For many, the lack of sunlight can increase feelings of anxiety, sadness, and low energy. You may notice your mood shifting, your motivation dropping, or your thoughts becoming more overwhelming.

It’s important to remember—you’re not alone, and these feelings are valid.

At Family Guidance of Texas, our QMHP-CS team is here to support you through those uneasy moments. We can help you learn healthy coping skills, manage emotional triggers, and find ways to regain balance even on the darkest days.

Brighter days are ahead, and we’re here to walk with you until they come. 💙

04/11/2026

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Looking for a fun, engaging, and enriching summer experience for your child? The HYPE Freedom School Summer Program is now enrolling scholars ages 6–18!

✨ What to expect:
📖 High-quality literacy program (with FREE books!)
🤖 STEM & Robotics
🎭 Dance & Drama
🍳 Cooking
🎨 SEL Activities
🚌 Exciting Field Trips

🗓 June 15 – July 24
⏰ Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Multiple locations in Sunnyside & South Park

💲 $150 per scholar
(Scholarships & payment plans available!)

📣 Don’t wait—spaces are limited! Register by May 1st!

💻 Join the Virtual Info & Registration Session on April 25
📧 Questions? Contact: info@hypefs.org

Give your child a summer full of learning, growth, and FUN! 🌟

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04/09/2026

What an amazing time at the Lyons Festival on March 28th! 🎉

Family Guidance of Texas was proud to be out in the community connecting with so many wonderful families and individuals. Our team had a great time sharing resources, meeting new faces, and spreading awareness about the services we offer.

From meaningful conversations to lots of smiles and laughter, the turnout was incredible and truly showed the strength of our community. 💙

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, showed support, and helped make this event such a success. We look forward to continuing to serve and support our community because together, we can help put the pieces back together.

03/28/2026

🎉 Join Us Tomorrow! 🎉

Come out and celebrate at the 13th Annual Lyons Ave Renaissance Festival as we honor 160 years of Fifth Ward! 💜💛

Stop by and meet some of the amazing QMHP-CS team from Family Guidance of Texas we’re here to support, connect, and uplift our community. 🤝

📅 March 28, 2026
⏰ 12 PM – 5 PM

Bring your family, enjoy the festivities, and come say hello we’d love to meet you!

03/23/2026

🌸 Spring is Near… But So Is Anxiety 🌸

As the days get longer and everything begins to bloom, spring can bring a sense of renewal but for many, it can also bring increased stress, overwhelm, and anxiety. Changes in routine, upcoming transitions, and even the pressure to “feel happy” can make this season challenging.

If you or your child are feeling this way, you’re not alone and support is available. 💛

A QMHP-CS (Qualified Mental Health Professional–Community Services) with Family Guidance of Texas can provide support through:
✨ Coping skills for managing anxiety
✨ Emotional regulation techniques
✨ One-on-one support tailored to your needs
✨ Guidance for both youth and families

You don’t have to navigate this season alone. Growth takes time, and it’s okay to ask for help.

📞 Family Guidance of Texas
Reach out today to get connected with a QMHP-CS and start building tools for a healthier, more balanced season.

03/07/2026

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉

Family Guidance of Texas (FGOT) is excited to be part of the 13th Annual Lyons Ave Renaissance Festival on March 28, 2026 from 12 PM – 5 PM!

Our team will be out there along with some of our amazing QMHPs (Qualified Mental Health Professionals) to connect with the community, share resources, and provide information about the mental health services we offer to children, teens, and families. 💙

Stop by our table, say hello, and learn how FGOT can support you or someone you love. We look forward to meeting you!

📍 Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival
🗓 March 28, 2026
⏰ 12 PM – 5 PM

Let’s celebrate community, culture, and wellness together!

03/01/2026

Helping Youth Make Better Choices Starts with Support 💙

At Family Guidance of Texas (FGOT), our Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) are dedicated to empowering youth with the skills they need to make healthy decisions and confidently handle peer pressure.

Adolescence can be challenging. Young people face daily pressure related to friendships, social media, school expectations, substance use, and fitting in. Without the right tools, it can feel overwhelming. That’s where QMHPs step in.

Our QMHPs provide skill-building sessions that focus on:
• Strengthening decision-making skills
• Building confidence and self-esteem
• Teaching healthy coping strategies
• Practicing how to say “no” in real-life scenarios
• Identifying positive peer influences
• Managing emotions before reacting

Through role-playing, problem-solving exercises, and open conversations, we help youth pause, think through consequences, and choose responses that align with their goals and values. We also work closely with families to reinforce these skills at home, creating consistency and support.

When youth learn how to stand firm in their choices and manage peer pressure, they are more likely to:
✔ Avoid risky behaviors
✔ Improve school performance
✔ Strengthen relationships
✔ Build leadership skills
✔ Develop long-term resilience

At FGOT, we believe prevention is powerful. Early support makes a lifelong difference.

If your child or teen could benefit from skill-building services, we’re here to help.

📞 Contact Family Guidance of Texas today to learn more about our youth services.
Together, we can guide our youth toward confident, healthy futures.

02/26/2026

🎉 Find Family Guidance of Texas at Community Events Near You! 🎉

Have questions about mental health services for you or your child? Come meet Family Guidance of Texas (FGOT) at local community events and learn how we can help your family Grow, Heal, and Thrive.

We provide:

✔️ Community-Based Mental Health Services
✔️ Crisis Intervention
✔️ Individual & Family Counseling
✔️ Case Management
✔️ Grief Counseling
✔️ Medication Management
✔️ Skills Training
✔️ Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR)
✔️ Support and Treatment (CPST)

We also offer support for:
• Socialization skills
• Anger management
• Communication & problem solving
• Coping skill development
• Adaptive skill building
• ADHD diagnosis (trouble concentrating, distractibility, hyperactivity/impulsiveness)

💳 We accept: Molina, Texas Children’s Health Plan, Community Health Choice, Medicare, Superior, WellPoint, Traditional Medicaid, and United Healthcare.

📍 Locations:
Houston South – 8303 Southwest Fwy, Ste. 550
Houston North – 8303 FM 1960 West, Ste. 450
Texas City – 607 6th Street

📞 (713) 485-4505
🌐 www.fgot.org

Stop by our table at upcoming events, grab information, ask questions, and see how we can support your family’s mental wellness journey. We look forward to meeting you!

02/24/2026

Reaching out for help is not a weakness — it is one of the strongest things a person can do.

Quality Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) are here to walk alongside individuals and families during some of life’s most challenging moments. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, behavioral struggles, trauma, parenting stress, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you do not have to navigate it alone. Asking for help is the first step toward healing, stability, and growth.

At Family Guidance of Texas (FGOT), our QMHPs provide individualized support, skill-building, crisis intervention, and care coordination to help clients build healthier coping strategies and stronger support systems. We meet you where you are — without judgment — and focus on empowering you with tools that create lasting change.

Mental health matters. Your voice matters. Your healing matters.

If you or someone you know could benefit from services, reach out to FGOT today. Support is available, and hope is real. 💙

02/24/2026

Reaching out for help is not a weakness — it is one of the strongest things a person can do.

Quality Mental Health Professionals (QMHPs) are here to walk alongside individuals and families during some of life’s most challenging moments. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, behavioral struggles, trauma, parenting stress, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you do not have to navigate it alone. Asking for help is the first step toward healing, stability, and growth.

At Family Guidance of Texas (FGOT), our QMHPs provide individualized support, skill-building, crisis intervention, and care coordination to help clients build healthier coping strategies and stronger support systems. We meet you where you are without judgment and focus on empowering you with tools that create lasting change.

Mental health matters. Your voice matters. Your healing matters.

If you or someone you know could benefit from services, reach out to FGOT today.

01/12/2026

🌟 It’s okay to ask for help. 🌟

Life can feel overwhelming stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and burnout can affect anyone. Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re weak it means you’re brave and ready to take care of yourself. 💛

A Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) is trained to listen, support you, and help you build the skills you need to cope with life’s challenges. They provide real tools, encouragement, and personalized guidance and that support can make a world of difference. 🧠💬

If you’re in Texas and looking for help:
👉 Family Guidance of Texas Inc. offers a range of mental health services including counseling, case management, crisis intervention, skills training, and support whether you prefer in-person or telehealth sessions. They’re here to walk alongside you as you work toward better mental wellness. 

📍 8303 Southwest Fwy #550, Houston, TX
📞 (346)-269-7294
🌐 Visit their website to learn more and get started: fgot.org (link in bio)

You don’t have to do it all alone help is out there, and reaching out could be your first step toward feeling better. 💙

01/10/2026

A Qualified Mental Health Professional–Community Services (QMHP-CS) plays an important role in supporting families involved in Family Guidance of Texas (FGOT). While FGOT focuses on educating caregivers about child welfare, placement expectations, and available resources, a QMHP-CS adds an extra layer of emotional and practical support.

A QMHP-CS can help families:
• Process emotions and stressors that often arise during kinship or foster placements, including anxiety, grief, or role changes.
• Reinforce FGOT topics by breaking down information into practical, real-life strategies families can use at home.
• Provide psychoeducation on child development, trauma-informed care, behavior management, and healthy communication.
• Support caregivers and children in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, and problem-solving techniques.
• Model and rehearse skills such as effective discipline, boundary setting, and self-care to promote stability within the home.
• Connect families to community resources and mental health supports that align with FGOT goals.

By working alongside FGOT services, a QMHP-CS helps ensure families feel supported, informed, and empowered—strengthening placement stability and promoting positive outcomes for both caregivers and children.