PISI wants to improve the educational, physical, cultural, and social aspects of the community and surrounding
areas. PISI wants individuals to be productive and independent. PISI believes education will help a person to not
be a burden on society and it will build self-esteem.
areas. PISI wants individuals to be productive and independent. PISI believes education will help a person to not
be a burden on society and it will build self-esteem.
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| MOST POPULAR SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS |
PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS
A comprehensive, 24-week group treatment program for women with domestic violence issues. This group is useful for adults who engage
in or are impacted by peer, family and relationship violence, as well as road rage and workplace violence. Participants learn to identify
unhealthy behaviors, their sources, and more appropriate options for the future.
What is abuse and how does it continue?
Abusers find many ways to maintain power and control in relationships:
Group topics include:
Referrals are accepted for mandatory and voluntary clients. Groups meet weekly. A sliding fee is available.
SAFER SOLUTIONS
A comprehensive, 24-week group treatment program for men with domestic violence issues. This group is useful for adults who engage inor are impacted by peer, family and relationship violence, as well as road rage and workplace violence. Participants learn to identify
unhealthy behaviors, their sources, and more appropriate options for the future.
Group topics include:
Referrals are accepted for mandatory and voluntary clients. Groups meet weekly. A sliding fee is available.
FATHERS & CHILDREN
A program dedicated to helping men become the very best fathers they can be. Fathers will learn more educational materials provided. With support, fatherhood can be rewarding and enjoyable.
FACTS ABOUT FATHERS AND CHILDREN
THE CHALLENGE TO FATHERS
Learning to become an involved parent can be a difficult task. Children benefit from positive relationships with their fathers. However, building those strong bonds can be a challenge.
Fathers and Children Together will help fathers build relationships using these approaches:
PARENT PROJECT
Project Goals
The Parent Project is a 10-week course designed to affect rapid, measurable changes in destructive teen behavior. The Parent Project is unique because it involves both the parents and the teenager to provide instruction and small discussion groups. The Parent Project
helps parents identify destructive teen behaviors and provides them with proven methods for intervention. The program also includes
conflict resolutions groups for teenagers. These groups help the teen acknowledge the CHOICES they make and their consequences.
HOUSING & EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES (HESS)
Housing & Emergency Support Services (HESS) has been providing emergency financial assistance to residents of Texas since 2003.
The program has significantly expanded over the years and currently offers crisis intervention, case management, and direct financial
assistance to households experiencing a crisis that threatens their security and well being. Staff at HESS work to resolve immediate needs
such as evictions and utility shut-offs as well as assisting families and individuals with longer term solutions that result in increased
household stability. When appropriate, services are coordinated with other community resources to ensure that maximum support is
available to meet each household's needs.
SERVICES:
Financial Assistance is based on funding availability and can assist with:
ELIGIBILITY:
PISI COMMUNITY HOUSE
MISSION STATEMENT
PISI Community House exists to provide emergency shelter to those adults and children in a housing crisis, while also providing support, advocacy, and referrals to encourage self-sufficiency and movement to permanent housing
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM
PISI Community House provides emergency shelter and supportive services to men, women, and children experiencing a housing crisis.
Essential to our mission is improving the quality of life for our residents by providing a 30-day shelter that includes case management and
advocacy, information and referrals to area resources and collaborative agencies. PISI Community House has been opened since 2003
and recently expanded though the building of a new facility that provides 20 beds. PISI Community House is currently staffed by three full-
time positions, which includes the Resident Advocate, Child and Youth Advocate, and Program Manager. The staff also includes 9 part-
time Housing Specialists. The Resident Advocate meets regularly with the shelter residents to establish and implement a plan that
includes housing, income, education, or job training, counseling, financial planning, and other goals. Housing is the primary goal for all
residents due to limitations on the length of stay. The Child and Youth Advocate will coordinate services with parents and children to
assist with school enrollment, medical insurance and immunizations, counseling, and housing. The Program Manager oversees the
shelter operation and staff and the Housing Specialists are available around the clock to answer the support line, admit new residents,
and provide a supportive environment to the homeless families staying at the shelter. The services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
ELIGIBILITY
LOCATION
The location is disclosed to Residents upon admittance.
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A comprehensive, 24-week group treatment program for women with domestic violence issues. This group is useful for adults who engage
in or are impacted by peer, family and relationship violence, as well as road rage and workplace violence. Participants learn to identify
unhealthy behaviors, their sources, and more appropriate options for the future.
What is abuse and how does it continue?
Abusers find many ways to maintain power and control in relationships:
 | Hurt others physically or sexually | |
| Yell, threaten, tantrum | |
| Abuse children and pets | |
| Threaten suicide | |
| Place restrictions on money | |
| Break things | |
| Isolate their family from relatives and friends | |
| Accuse loved ones of cheating on them | |
| Apologize and make promises they don't keep |
Group topics include:
 | Understanding domestic violence | |
| Conflict Resolution | |
| Use of power and control | |
| Anger management | |
| Problem-solving | |
| Skills for healthy relationships | |
| Safe and effective communication | |
| Changing family lessons |
Referrals are accepted for mandatory and voluntary clients. Groups meet weekly. A sliding fee is available.
SAFER SOLUTIONS
A comprehensive, 24-week group treatment program for men with domestic violence issues. This group is useful for adults who engage in
unhealthy behaviors, their sources, and more appropriate options for the future.
Group topics include:
| Understanding domestic violence | |
| Conflict Resolution | |
| Use of power and control | |
| Anger management | |
| Problem-solving | |
| Skills for healthy relationships | |
| Safe and effective communication | |
| Changing family lessons |
Referrals are accepted for mandatory and voluntary clients. Groups meet weekly. A sliding fee is available.
FATHERS & CHILDREN
A program dedicated to helping men become the very best fathers they can be. Fathers will learn more educational materials provided.
FACTS ABOUT FATHERS AND CHILDREN
 | Infants whose fathers are active caregivers are better at dealing with stressful situations. |
| Preschool girls whose fathers are involved in their daily lives do better in math. |
| School-aged children whose fathers spend time with them every day will have longer marriages and more meaningful friendships | |
| when they grow up. |
| The closer adolescents feel to their fathers, regardless of the type of family structure in which they live, the less likely they will | |
| engage in delinquent behavior. |
| The most significant family or social problem facing America is the physical absence of the father from the home. |
THE CHALLENGE TO FATHERS
Learning to become an involved parent can be a difficult task. Children benefit from positive relationships with their fathers. However,
Fathers and Children Together will help fathers build relationships using these approaches:
| Shared group activities such as bowling, picnics, a movie, or ball game. |
| Dads only discussions to create a forum to share ideas and learn from each other. |
| Individual meetings with each dad to identify unique fatherhood challenges and ways to meet those challenges. |
PARENT PROJECT
Project Goals
 | Reducing family conflict. | |
| Empowering and involving parents. | |
| Intervening in teen drug and alcohol use. | |
| Improving parent/child relationship |
The Parent Project is a 10-week course designed to affect rapid, measurable changes in destructive teen behavior. The Parent Project is
helps parents identify destructive teen behaviors and provides them with proven methods for intervention. The program also includes
conflict resolutions groups for teenagers. These groups help the teen acknowledge the CHOICES they make and their consequences.
HOUSING & EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES (HESS)
Housing & Emergency Support Services (HESS) has been providing emergency financial assistance to residents of Texas since 2003.
The program has significantly expanded over the years and currently offers crisis intervention, case management, and direct financial
assistance to households experiencing a crisis that threatens their security and well being. Staff at HESS work to resolve immediate needs
such as evictions and utility shut-offs as well as assisting families and individuals with longer term solutions that result in increased
household stability. When appropriate, services are coordinated with other community resources to ensure that maximum support is
available to meet each household's needs.
SERVICES:
Financial Assistance is based on funding availability and can assist with:
 | Utility deposits and disconnection notices | |
| Security deposits, first month's rent, eviction notices | |
| Medical needs such as prescriptions and emergency dental procedures |
ELIGIBILITY:
 | Eligibility is based on funding requirements and is determined by: | |
| Documentation of emergency need (eviction or disconnection notice, prescriptions, etc.) | |
| Proof of residency | |
| Picture identification | |
| Income verification |
PISI COMMUNITY HOUSE
MISSION STATEMENT
PISI Community House exists to provide emergency shelter to those adults and children in a housing crisis, while also providing support,
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM
PISI Community House provides emergency shelter and supportive services to men, women, and children experiencing a housing crisis.
Essential to our mission is improving the quality of life for our residents by providing a 30-day shelter that includes case management and
advocacy, information and referrals to area resources and collaborative agencies. PISI Community House has been opened since 2003
and recently expanded though the building of a new facility that provides 20 beds. PISI Community House is currently staffed by three full-
time positions, which includes the Resident Advocate, Child and Youth Advocate, and Program Manager. The staff also includes 9 part-
time Housing Specialists. The Resident Advocate meets regularly with the shelter residents to establish and implement a plan that
includes housing, income, education, or job training, counseling, financial planning, and other goals. Housing is the primary goal for all
residents due to limitations on the length of stay. The Child and Youth Advocate will coordinate services with parents and children to
assist with school enrollment, medical insurance and immunizations, counseling, and housing. The Program Manager oversees the
shelter operation and staff and the Housing Specialists are available around the clock to answer the support line, admit new residents,
and provide a supportive environment to the homeless families staying at the shelter. The services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
ELIGIBILITY
 | Homeless or at risk of becoming homeless | |
| Lives or plans to relocate in Texas | |
| Is sober | |
| Is not actively psychotic, suicidal, or homicidal | |
| Does not have any active warrants out for an arrest | |
| Does not have a violent criminal history |
LOCATION
The location is disclosed to Residents upon admittance.
| “Correction may mold us, but encouragement will motivate us.” –PISI |
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
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