County Judge Bob Hebert has ordered that Fort Bend County offices be CLOSED through Monday, September 4, 2017, because of the dangerous flood conditions. Employees please call 281-341-4444 for additional information. Jury duty has been cancelled. Please visit fbcoem.org for updated information on the storm.
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All Offices Ordered CLOSED
Elections Administration Office Closed July 30 through August 1, 2018
To better serve the voters of Fort Bend County, the Office of Elections Administration will be closed Monday July 30, 2018 through Wednesday August 1, 2018 to allow departmental staff to attend Election Law training conducted by the Texas Secretary of State.
The office will resume normal hours on Thursday, August 2, 2018.
John Oldham
Election Administrator
All Fort Bend County libraries will close at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 9, 2019
In response to the threat of inclement weather and possible flooding, all Fort Bend County libraries will close at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Registration for Flu Vaccination
Fort Bend County Health and Human Services
Appointment Registration for Flu Vaccination
Date: October 3: Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
Registration: www.fbchhs.org or (832) 471-1373
Ask the Doc
Ask the Doc
About mental and behavioral health conditions
2 FREE Events Open to Attend
Thursday, Sept. 19 @ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 20 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Micah Knobles, MD, Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Michelle P. Durham, MD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Bring your questions for this opportunity to ASK THE DOC!
Download flyer [PDF]
Ask the Doc
Ask the Doc
About mental and behavioral health conditions
2 FREE Events Open to Attend
Thursday, Sept. 19 @ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 20 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Micah Knobles, MD, Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Michelle P. Durham, MD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Bring your questions for this opportunity to ASK THE DOC!
Download flyer [PDF]
First Responder Wellness Contact
First Responder Wellness Contact
Contact: Kayla Elwood Agudo
Phone: 832-759-7647
Email ID: Kayla.Elwood2@fortbendcountytx.gov
Address: 301 Jackson Street, Suite #610, Richmond, TX 77469
First Responder Wellness Coping Strategies
First Wellness Responder Coping Strategies
(Quick links for coping techniques and stress management)
Apps
Mindfulness Coach
https://mobile.va.gov/app/mindfulness-coach
Breathing Techniques
Belly breathing
https://youtu.be/OXjlR4mXxSk?si=h5ZUDvcN4XYGv3SM
Box breathing
https://youtu.be/G25IR0c-Hj8?si=hqmH8pgmHdbsuM7g
Resonant frequency breathing
https://youtu.be/G25IR0c-Hj8?si=hqmH8pgmHdbsuM7g
Guided Meditations
Mental Reset in 5 minutes
https://youtu.be/ztTexqGQ0VI?si=-3V6zDYOqSUZ-EGT
5 Minute Meditation You Can Do Anywhere
https://youtu.be/inpok4MKVLM?si=k4zPQeQ6aJugu0MD
Relax- A 5 Minute Meditation for Deep Relaxation and Stress
https://youtu.be/lUJ3nl7N35Q?si=J2eGdmC5w9E6rTsm
5 Minute Meditation for Self-Love and Self-Compassion
https://youtu.be/vrgLjLAG9mY?si=a_GplSf9Pj-0djyv
Guided Imagery Meditation: The Beach
https://youtu.be/_ZeEPo8w-n8?si=plUhb2HwRNAbVjy_
Tapping
Brief explanation
https://youtube.com/shorts/DObrK9dhO2A?si=ELI0fkSEtufLIMce
60 second example
https://youtube.com/shorts/vGAwo3qqOlg?si=Zfl2rTMx88skTEFY
First Responder Wellness Resources
RESOURCES
(First Responder & Military Friendly)
UT HEALTH TRAUMA & RESILIENCE CENTER
Veteran and First Responder program with free to low-cost services for trauma/PTSD related services.
Phone: 713-486-2630
https://med.uth.edu/psychiatry/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2022/02/First-Responder-flyer-2022.pdf
HEROES HELPINE
Hotline for ALL First Responders through UT Health Houston Phone: 833-367- 4689
https://sbmi.uth.edu/ace/helpline.htm
COPLINE- Hotline for law enforcement 1-800-267-5463
LEMIT POST CRITICAL INCIDENT SEMINAR
Free 3 day seminar for first responders and veterans, lodging included. Usually held at SHSU in Huntsville, TX. Locations may vary. 24 hrs. of TCOLE credit. Spouses encouraged to attend. Trauma recovery, peer support, EMDR therapists, resilience building.
http://www.lemitonline.org/programs/?mode=view&item=21
THE WOUNDED BLUE
Offers peer support and a program called Code 4 Total Wellness- app with access to telehealth and even financial assistance at low to no cost.
Phone: 702-290-5611
https://www.thewoundedblue.org/
TEXAS LAW ENFORCEMENT PEER NETWORK
Free and confidential peer support app provided by the state of Texas for law enforcement. Access to chat and resources by active and retired law enforcement.
Local representative Michael Mata: 956-588-5211
https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/texas-law-enforcement-peer-network
AMERICAN WARRIOR ASSOCIATION
Free 5 day retreats for active military, veterans, and first responders. Curriculum that is based on group therapy combined with outdoor activities. Men’s retreat and women’s retreat are separate.
SUNNY CREEK RANCH- HORSES FOR HEROES
Free certified Eagala equine therapy with horse specialist and therapist for veterans, first responders, and their families. Located in Montgomery, TX.
Phone: 281-229-3633
https://sunnycreekranch.com/horses-for-heroes
BEHIND THE BADGE CHARITIES
Financial support for FBC First Responders with injury, serious illness, or other emergency situation. Phone: 281-815-4980
https://www.behindthebadgecharities.org/
PTSD Foundation of America, Camp Hope
Local weekly group meetings in Stafford, TX for in person and virtual sessions, offered to Veterans and First Responders.
Contact Cory Fullerton 346-242-5930
Combat trauma support line 1-877-717-7873
988 - 24 hr. suicide and crisis hotline. Veteran line can be requested.
Call or text: 988
EAP: DEER OAKS
Covers 8 sessions per incident, solution focused therapy.
Phone: 888-993-7650 or First Responder Line: 833-253-1129
First Responder Wellness
First Wellness Responder
About the Program
Our First Responder Wellness program was developed to increase the awareness and supports for the emotional wellness of first responders in Fort Bend County. In addition to training and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) support, we provide free and confidential mental health services. We believe in the importance of suicide prevention and awareness. We promote total wellness, healing from moral injury, and building resilience.
Services Provided
Consultation
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Critical Incident Stress Management - CISM
Referrals
Education & Training
Outreach & Prevention
About the Therapists
Kayla Elwood Agudo is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, under the clinical supervision of Krystin Holmes PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S, NCC. Her firsthand experience as a police officer has given her insight into the effects of trauma and prolonged hypervigilance on the mind and body. She is trained in EMDR. Using a range of evidence-based practices, Kayla builds partnerships with individuals through collaborative goal-building, setting realistic and achievable objectives, normalizing reactions, processing activating events, and validating their experiences. Kayla also provides trainings and seminars around wellness, crisis intervention, mental health, and suicide prevention.
Dr. Anthony Franklin joins BHS as a Licensed Mental Health Clinician - Trauma Focused. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is trained in EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Franklin has experience in conducting individual and group counseling that focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and crisis intervention. He also provides trainings on emotional regulation, trauma, and grief component therapy.
Focus Areas
PTSD™
Trauma
Critical Incidents
Adjustment Disorders
Suicide Prevention & Awareness
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
Critical Incident Stress Management is a form of psychological first aid designed to assist first responders in returning to their normal level of cognitive, emotional, physical and behavioral functioning after being involved in a critical incident. It is not psychotherapy or group therapy. CISM provides departments with debriefs defusing's, one-on-ones, on-scene support, education, resources, and referrals.
Kayla and Dr. Connie Almeida provide clinical support to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office CISM Team. The team is composed of department members, and a Chaplain, who have been specially trained in peer support and crisis intervention techniques. Team members also work in conjunction with other local peer support teams to establish working relationships, share resources, and exchange training materials. If your department is in need of CISM services, please contact us or the Agency Coordinator, Captain Tiffaney Budnik, with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
Captain Tiffaney Budnik
Phone : 281-341-4675
Email: fbcsocism@fortbendcountytx.gov
Education & Training
Kayla is a certified Basic Instructor with TCOLE. She provides trainings for Law Enforcement classes, as well as other first responders. Kayla offers trainings and presentations on Stress Management, Crisis Intervention, PTSD, Suicide Awareness and Prevention, and other topics around Mental Health and Mindfulness for First Responders.