Social services for elderly in Austin, Texas

Open Heart Counseling, located at 8101 State Highway 71 in Austin, Texas, is a health institution founded by Lacey with a mission to provide a safe and inclusive space for individuals to share their stories and begin their healing journey after experiencing trauma. The name "Open Heart" reflects the compassionate and open-minded approach that Lacey and her associates bring to their counseling practice. Lacey is dedicated to mentoring and training counselors in training as they complete their supervised hours post-graduate school. The team at Open Heart Counseling includes licensed professionals and provisionally licensed supervised associates who are passionate about social justice, anti-racism, and providing services to clients of all backgrounds.

The Institute of Allied Healthcare, located at 101 East 15th Street in Austin, Texas, offers a Nurse Aide Training program that educates students in basic anatomy and physiology, restorative services, residents/patient rights, cognitive impairment, mental health, and social service needs. The program aims to prepare graduates to meet licensure requirements established by the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), enabling them to provide basic nursing care to a diverse population with emphasis on the elderly and those dependent on personal care. Graduates will have the skills and abilities necessary to communicate effectively with patients, assist them in maintaining functional independence, and apply proper care techniques in hospitals and long term care facilities. The program is approved by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and DADS, and students have access to a grievance process outlined in the school's catalog. For more information, students can contact TWC or the Council on Occupational Education.