River City Advocacy & Counseling Center

10/23/2025

Painting with Angelina producing amazing works of art today. Many creations throughout our week as crafting, coloring, painting and “puzzling” stills our thoughts and calms our feelings in a shared space of encouragement and support.

10/22/2025

“Art therapy really works!” Outside painting and crafting at 1st Footing brings a consistent activity to look forward to each week for all of us participating.

10/18/2025

Finished out the week with a busy Art Room, creating the days away while being inspired, encouraged, and gaining a sense of peace & serenity in the midst of life’s struggles. “It’s the best place to be” is often spoken out by one of our regulars.

10/15/2025

Wednesdays are the perfect time for a mid-week recovery reboot. Support group meetings are a great way to do that. Join us!

10/15/2025

We had an amazing lunch donated today by the new Mattenga’s pizza off highway 46 near 1863.

Thank you for thinking of us and helping us fuel our team to better serve those in our area who come to us for support. 🙌🏼🫶🏻💕

10/14/2025

Now more than ever, we are relying on our local community to support mental health organizations like RCA who are committed to ensuring quality, accessible, and equitable mental health care is available to all. Send us a DM to find out how you can support mental wellness in our community. Every dollar and every contribution helps.

NAMI is deeply alarmed by reports of significant staffing cuts at the SAMHSA that threaten to weaken the stability of our nation’s mental health and substance use systems—especially during a time of growing need.

SAMHSA’s leadership in advancing prevention, treatment, and crisis care—especially through initiatives like the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline—is essential. These professionals help millions of Americans access hope, healing, and community support.

As the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, NAMI calls on policymakers to protect and strengthen SAMHSA’s capacity to serve people and families in every community. Now more than ever, we must invest in the people and programs that make recovery possible.

Read our full statement: https://www.nami.org/nami-news/nami-condemns-layoffs-at-samhsa-and-other-federal-agencies/

10/14/2025

We love displaying art work from our 1st Footing friends here in our Art Room. Our Thursday times taking Art projects and encouragement can be highlights of our week. We are grateful for the opportunity to be there on a consistent basis.

10/13/2025

A busy Monday in the Art Room, a new garden addition who graciously adorns our entrance thanks to Reuben, and a lovely painting gifted by Angelina to grace our space as well. We so appreciate each and every one who comes through our doors.

10/09/2025

“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”
Aristotle

10/08/2025

Thank you Lionheart Walks for hosting the weekly 2.2 mile walk to show support for su***de prevention and supporting Veterans mental health

Join the walk every Tuesday eve

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10/04/2025

When was the last time someone really listened to what you had to say?

Meet Paul Jenkinson, a 71-year-old retired social worker who is spending a year travelling across the country with two foldable chairs and a sign that’s says, “You are not alone! I will listen”.

He sets up in parks or public spaces and just waits for anyone who may feel the need to just talk. He wants people to know that they are seen and that no matter what they are going through, good or bad, there’s always someone to listen.

After spending a few hours with him I was amazed at how many strangers would see the sign and stop to chat.

He opened up that when he lost his daughter, he struggled a bit to feel comfortable sharing with people what he was going through because he worried that he wouldn’t be heard or that people would try to find words when no words would be enough.

If you see Paul in your town or city, pull up a chair and say hi.

And remember, you are not alone.

10/03/2025

We are so grateful for those who gave this year! A special thanks to our sponsor, HEB and our match minute sponsors The McKenna Foundation and Amazon.