Access Counseling

04/15/2026

We had such a great time at Kids Day in the Park! A huge thank you to Children's Coalition of Aransas County for organizing this wonderful community event and to H-E-B Tournament of Champions for supporting Access in our "Letters, Numbers & Giggles" program! 🎉❤️

04/07/2026

On , we want to remind you that mental health is just as important as physical health.

Create space today to support your mental health, even if it's something small.

Get outside for five minutes, do a breathing exercise, or talk with a loved one who brings you joy.

If you or your family needs support, Access is here to help! Visit our website for more information: accesscounseling.org

03/06/2026

Starting a new job soon or re-entering the workforce? The early months of a new job are an opportunity to build strong communication, understand expectations, and create a foundation for long-term success.

Access is partnering with Rockport-Fulton Good Samaritans, Inc. and Goodwill South Texas to offer a Free Community Workshop designed to help people build job stability and protect their income. Participants will receive useful information, a take-home toolkit, and lunch! This workshop is made possible through the support of the Margaret Sue Rust Foundation.

--Where: Rockport-Fulton Good Samaritans, Inc.
507 S Ann St., Rockport, TX 78382
--When: Friday, March 27, 2026 from 11:30am - 1pm
--RSVP (space is limited): accessrockport@gmail.com

**If you know someone starting a job, returning to the workforce, or working toward more stability, please consider sharing this with them.

02/26/2026

Big News for Coastal Bend Families! 🎉

ACCESS (Aransas County Counseling & Educational Support Services) is honored to share that a $25,000 grant was received from the Coastal Bend Community Foundation - Arnim Fund to support our "Access to Health: Rural Mental Health Stabilization Program"!

Support for this program was provided by a grant from the Coastal Bend Community Foundation. This funding allows us to deliver affordable, licensed mental health counseling for uninsured and underinsured residents across our region, helping stabilize families before crises escalate.

We are deeply grateful for this investment in the health of our community!

02/23/2026

Families with children ages 3-6...Join us this Tuesday 2/24 at Fulton Elementary for lots of fun and learning!

Familias con niños de 3 a 6 años… ¡Acompáñenos este martes 2/24 en la Fulton Elementary para disfrutar de mucha diversión y aprendizaje!

02/10/2026

We are so excited to see y'all tomorrow for another family fun event at Access from 1130am - 1pm! 💥🎉🎉

Drop by anytime for food, fun and learning. FREE kits to take with you = More FAMILY FUN at home!

More info at accesscounseling.org

❤️ Supported by H-E-B Tournament of Champions

01/17/2026

We are so excited to announce our new Free Drop-In Family Lab Series, "Letters, Numbers & Giggles!" 🎉

ACCESS is hosting Letters, Numbers & Giggles!, a series of free, drop-in family labs with playful STEM and language learning for children ages 3–7 and their caregivers.

✨ Come anytime • Stay as long or short as you’d like
🍎 Meals & snacks included with free take-home learning kits
🎒 Six labs run January 28 – March 3, 2026
🌎 English & Spanish welcome!

Learn more: accesscounseling.org

Supported by H-E-B Tournament of Champions.

01/02/2026

While there are talks about diets and workouts to kick off 2026, a lot of folks are dealing with stress, poor sleep, worry, pain, or just feeling worn down. Small resolutions also work and your steady habits can make a real difference.

Five simple, easy habits to try:

1. Take 2 minutes to slow down each morning - A few deep breaths or quiet moments can help your body settle before the day starts.

2. Move a little every day - A short walk or gentle stretch helps your mood, sleep, and aches more than you might expect.

3. Talk to one trusted person each week - Just one real conversation helps lighten the load. Connection is healing.

4. Protect your sleep - Dim the lights, turn off screens earlier, and give your body time to wind down.

5. Pick one tool and stick with it - Breathing, journaling, counseling, prayer, meditation...what you use regularly is what helps.

Bottom line? Start small and stay consistent. One habit can change the year!

At ACCESS, we’re here for you, offering steady support, practical tools, and a place to take a breath.

12/06/2025

What a night!

Thank you so much to our friends, partners, and neighbors who came out to celebrate 30 years of Access. Your kindness, stories, and encouragement remind us why this work matters. We look forward to serving our community in the years ahead.

Here's to the next chapter!

12/04/2025

Day 30 – Celebration Day 🎉 Tonight’s the night!

We are getting everything ready for you. Join us as we celebrate 30 Years of Access — three decades of care, connection, and community.

📍 901 E Main St.
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM | Come-and-go

Come share stories, see old friends, and help us look ahead to the next 30 years. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Support the Access mission!
https://givebutter.com/c/access2025

12/03/2025

Day 29 – Eve of the Celebration!

This photo takes us back to 2012 when the Access Counseling Board and team cut a ribbon with the Rockport Fulton Chamber for their new location with a small circle of neighbors who believed Aransas County deserved a place like Access.

To everyone who has built, lifted, protected, and believed in Access across the decades... tomorrow, we honor you!

Join us as we celebrate 30 years of community care. We kick off the celebration at 530pm at 901 E Main St!

12/02/2025