Play Therapy

Play Therapy and Child Counseling Resources

Play therapy is to children what counseling is to adults. Through toys, games, art, and other age-appropriate activities, children can safely express emotions, communicate experiences, and work through difficult situations in a supportive environment.

Play therapy can help children develop healthy coping skills, strengthen emotional expression, improve communication, and support healing from stressful or traumatic experiences.

Kelly Bernstein, MS, LPC

Kelly Bernstein provides play therapy, child counseling, family counseling, parenting support, court-appointed counseling, forensic-related services, and family advocacy.

Her practice focuses on helping children and families work through difficult situations in a safe and supportive environment while promoting healthy emotional development, communication, and healing.

Forensic services and professional testimony may be available when appropriate.

Address:
1600 NE Loop 410, Suite 112
San Antonio, TX 78209

Office: (210) 265-1952
Fax: (210) 267-1653
Mobile: (210) 872-4883
Email: kelly@alamoforensic.com

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San Antonio Center for Childhood Trauma and Attachment

Provides play therapy, child counseling, trauma-informed care, parent coaching, and support for children and families affected by trauma, abuse, neglect, attachment challenges, foster care, and adoption-related concerns.

Phone: 210-468-2812

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Hope Village Wellness Center

Hope Village Wellness Center offers play therapy and counseling services for children and families. Play therapy provides a safe, age-appropriate way for children to express emotions, develop coping skills, and work through difficult experiences.

Address:
12915 Jones Maltsberger Rd., Suite 301
San Antonio, TX

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Phone: (210) 467-5207
Email: HopeVillageWellnessCenter@gmail.com
Fax: (210) 610-6008

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The Ecumenical Center

The Ecumenical Center offers play therapy, child counseling, family counseling, adolescent counseling, individual counseling, and various mental health services for children, adults, couples, and families.

Phone: 210-616-0885
Email: info@ecrh.org

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Clarity Child Guidance Center

Clarity Child Guidance Center is a nonprofit children's mental health treatment center serving children and adolescents ages 3 through 17. Their programs support children and families through crisis intervention, outpatient services, mental health treatment, and family support.

When a child is struggling emotionally, behaviorally, or experiencing a mental health crisis, Clarity works with families to help connect them with appropriate care and treatment services.

Address:
8535 Tom Slick
San Antonio, TX 78229

Phone: 210-616-0300

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Legal Services

Legal Services

Little Angels Rescue helps connect families with legal resources, advocacy services, and organizations that may provide free, reduced-cost, or case-dependent legal assistance.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

1111 N Main Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: (956) 996-8752

Family Violence Prevention Services

Provides support and resources for families affected by domestic violence, including assistance related to family law matters.

7911 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 733-8810

Bexar County Family Justice Center

Provides services and resources to assist victims of domestic violence and their families through a centralized support center.

126 E Nueva
San Antonio, TX 78204
Phone: (210) 631-0100

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Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas

Provides civil legal services to qualifying low-income individuals through volunteer attorneys. Services may include family law, housing-related matters, estate planning, and other civil legal needs.

1033 La Posada Drive, Suite 374
Austin, TX 78752
Phone: (512) 476-5550

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If these resources are unable to assist with your situation, additional attorneys may be available at a reduced rate or through pro bono opportunities when available.

Child Advocacy & Family Support

Justice For Children

Justice for Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting abused and neglected children through advocacy, education, and collaboration with families, professionals, and community partners.

The organization works to help children find safety, support, and access to resources while promoting accountability and protection within child welfare systems.

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Children's Advocacy Center of Comal County

The Children's Advocacy Center of Comal County provides a child-friendly environment where children and families can access advocacy, counseling, forensic interviews, and support services related to child abuse investigations.

Services include family advocacy, counseling, forensic interviews, multidisciplinary team coordination, and support for children and families navigating the investigative process.

Address:
1168 Pride Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78132

Phone: (830) 626-2543

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Rape Crisis Resources

Little Angels Rescue helps connect individuals and families with advocacy organizations, support services, crisis intervention resources, and community partners dedicated to helping survivors of sexual violence and abuse.

Rape Crisis Center - San Antonio
24-Hour Sexual Assault Hotline: (210) 349-7273
Office: (210) 521-7273

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RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

Have you or someone you love been affected by sexual assault or abuse? You are not alone. Confidential support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

National Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Through RAINN, survivors and families can access support specialists, resource referrals, recovery information, and local support services.

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Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing

Little Angels Rescue seeks to connect children and families with safe shelter, emergency housing resources, advocacy services, and support programs during times of crisis.

Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA) - Bridge Emergency Shelter

The Bridge Emergency Shelter provides 24-hour emergency shelter and trauma-informed care for children and youth ages 5-17 who are experiencing crisis situations, homelessness, foster care placement, human trafficking, family instability, or other emergency circumstances.

Services include emergency shelter, medical and mental health screenings, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, life skills development, and educational support.

Children may stay for up to 90 days while longer-term plans and appropriate placements are explored.

24-Hour Emergency Shelter:
(210) 340-7933

Address:
3103 West Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78213

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Family Violence Prevention Services

Family Violence Prevention Services provides emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, safety planning, legal guidance, and support services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence.

The intake process is completed by phone. Individuals should call from a safe location whenever possible. Information regarding the situation and safety concerns may be discussed during intake.

Women and children may be eligible for shelter and support services. Limited services for men may be available subject to program review and approval.

Address:
7911 Broadway St.
San Antonio, TX 78209

Crisis Hotline:
(210) 733-8810

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Magdalena House

Magdalena House provides transitional housing and supportive services for mothers and their children who have fled dangerous, traumatic, or unstable living situations.

Services include safe housing, education programs, basic needs assistance, and therapeutic support designed to help families build a stronger future.

Intake Specialist:
(210) 561-0505

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Haven for Hope

Haven for Hope is a transformational campus that provides shelter, housing assistance, case management, and connections to medical, behavioral health, educational, employment, and family support resources.

The campus serves individuals and families and works to help clients move from crisis situations toward long-term stability and permanent housing.

Address:
1 Haven for Hope Way
San Antonio, TX 78207

Phone:
(210) 220-2100

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The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, family support services, and referrals for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Services vary by location and may include emergency shelter, housing assistance, meals, life-skills support, and connections to community resources.

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Additional Housing Resources

Casa San Miguel

Casa San Miguel provides supportive housing and community-based resources for families working toward long-term stability, self-sufficiency, and a safer future.

Through housing support and community partnerships, families can access resources designed to promote stability and long-term success.

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SAMMinistries

SAMMinistries provides emergency shelter, housing assistance, supportive services, and housing stabilization resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.

Services may include emergency shelter, case management, housing navigation, and connections to long-term supportive housing programs.

Phone: 210-207-1799

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Young Mothers & Parenting Support

Little Angels Rescue seeks to connect pregnant and parenting students with educational, community, and family support resources that promote long-term stability and success.

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Visitation House Ministries

Visitation House Ministries supports pregnant and parenting college students throughout San Antonio by helping connect them with educational resources, mentorship, community support, and programs designed to promote academic and family success.

The organization works alongside colleges, universities, and community partners to help student parents remain in school and achieve their educational and professional goals.

Phone: (210) 735-6910

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Seton Home

Seton Home provides safe housing, education, parenting support, wellness services, and mental health resources for teen girls, young mothers, and their children.

The program focuses on helping young families break cycles of abuse and poverty while building healthy, independent futures through education, supportive services, and residential care.

Phone: (210) 533-3504

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