COMMUNITY COUNSELING

Family and Youth Success (FAYS) Program

Connections Individual and Family Services is a proud Texas Health and Human Services Commission partner, providing Family and Youth Success (FAYS, formerly known as STAR) services at no cost to families with children 6 to 17 years old. At Connections, we believe family and community play an integral part in the success of children and adolescents.

FAYS services include individual, group, and family counseling as well as parenting and adolescent psychoeducational classes. Thanks to FAYS Program funding through the state's Prevention and Early Intervention division, services for this program are provided at no cost to clients.

Connections provides short-term, strengths-based counseling services. Connections does not provide legal counsel, does not make recommendations to the courts about a child’s future custody, and does not represent families in court.

Affordable Rate Counseling (ARC) Program

In order to reduce barriers to accessing mental health services in the Comal County area, Connections also offers counseling services at a flat $45 rate per session.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or simply in need of someone to talk to, Connections’ Affordable Rate Counseling (ARC) Program counselors are available to help and support you.

To get started, fill out our online request form.

Counselors help with:

Personal Growth

Anxiety
Depression
Self-esteem
Social Interaction
Stress Management
Trauma Recovery

Family Strengthening

Communication
Conflict Resolution
Anger Management
Divorce Recovery

Social Resilience

Bullying Recovery
Peer Pressure Response
Problem Solving
LGBTQ+ Support

Counseling Office Locations

Offices hours vary by location. Please call 830-629-6571 to reach a staff member.

Connections provides counseling services through the Family and Youth Success program in 11 south and central Texas counties with 7 office locations. These services are funded through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.