Shield Bearer Counseling Centers hosted its second annual Play it Forward: Casino Royale at Sandlewood Manor on July 15th. The event featured 11 game tables, wine pull, mystery boxes, a silent auction, a DJ, and dancing. The location was beautiful, and the night was a great success raising over $75,000 for Shield Bearer. The money will be used to continue offering mental health therapy without barriers throughout Houston and Texas. Shield Bearer would like to […]
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Support Groups Starting Back up at Shield Bearer
Shield Bearer has several groups beginning in February. Some are returning groups others are new groups we are very excited to introduce. Our groups run for ten weeks and last one hour, beginning the week of February 7, 2022, and ending the week of April 11, 2022. Our groups focus on mindfulness and coping skills, and each week is a new skill. The group sessions do not build upon the previous session, so group members […]
Shield Bearer is Moving to a Larger Facility!
We are excited to announce that Shield-Bearer is preparing to move. We will be just across the street from our current Jones Road location in a significantly larger facility. We have spent the past five years in our current site, and we couldn’t be more excited and grateful about our new space. The buildout and preparation of our new offices are underway! This past year, Shield-Bearer has experienced exponential growth. We have provided over 14,000 […]
Fun with a Purpose this Fall
Looking for fun activities with a purpose this fall? Two new events, the Mental Health Heroes Classic Golf Tournament and the Play It Forward Casino Royale, will take place in Northwest Houston this fall. Proceeds from these events will benefit Shield Bearer Counseling Centers and directly fund counseling services and programs for local residents in need. The Mental Health Heroes Classic will be held October 6, 2021, from 1-7PM at Gleannloch Pines Golf Club in […]
Shield Bearer Counseling Centers Presents Celebration of Hope
Virtual Gala November 14, 2020 Shield Bearer will host a Celebration of Hope virtual gala celebration sharing the work that counselors do every day to provide supportive counseling services to 15,000 individuals and families in the greater Houston area each year. The complementary event will be hosted by local comedian Amanda Hebert, and will go live on the Shield Bearer website and Facebook page from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14. For fifteen years […]
Shield Bearer “Tapas and Sangria” Taste and Toast Celebration
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 6:00-8:30PM The Work Lodge-Vintage Park, 118 Vintage Park Blvd W, Houston, TX 77070 Join other community, business, and ministry leaders for a celebration of the hope and healing found at Shield Bearer. Beat the summer time heat with a refreshing evening of tapas style appetizers, sangria tastings, networking, and door prizes. Discover the story behind the Shield Bearer name and hear how they serve over 15,000 people each year including human […]
Running for Hearts 5K Family Fun Run and Walk benefits Victims of Crime, Abuse, and Human Trafficking in Northwest Houston
Photos: DSC 9034, DSC 9249, DSC 9336, LL.jpg Hundreds of runners and walkers participated in the 2nd Annual Running for Hearts 5K Family Fun Run and Walk benefiting Shield Bearer at Northside Christian Church on March 25, 2017. This event, co-chaired by Precinct 4 Harris County Commissioner R. Jack Cagle and Shield Bearer Founder Matthew White, shed light on the growing need for counseling services and prevention programs for victims of crime, abuse, and human […]
Mothers are the Best Kept Secret in Teen Body Image Issues
Shield Bearer, a local non-profit counseling center, often sees the effects of negative body image on their young clients. “Many tween and teen girls compare their bodies to unrealistic body ideals displayed in print advertising, movies, television, and on social media. This unfortunately can lead to depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, self-injury, and other unhealthy behaviors,” stated Shield Bearer Clinical Coordinator Allie Scott. “As an organization that strives to not only treat, but also prevent […]