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We hope that soon, we will once again be able to gather for an enjoyable evening with friends, music, dancing, shopping and great food and wine in support of the kids at the Center. Stay tuned for details on our next Bejeweled Gala! All net funds raised from ticket sales, auctions and sponsorships directly fund…

It’s Mental Health #National Prevention Week from May 10 to May 16, 2020. The Center is committed to helping teens with mental health and addiction disorders. We do this by first seeking to understand the underlying reason for a teen’s behavior using evidence-based therapies for both the teen and their families. Learn how the Center…

We hope you and your loved ones are healthy and adjusting to the stay-at-home request from our government officials. We at the Center have continued to care for the youth entrusted to our care without interruption. Many people have asked us how the Center is operating through the COVID-19 crisis so we wanted to provide…

We hope you and your loved ones are well. The Center remains open and our dedicated staff continues to care for all our clients during this difficult time. The administrative team at The Center is monitoring the COVID-19 situation very closely and we are operating with an abundance of caution to protect the teens in…

The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce annually recognizes outstanding women who have contributed significantly to the advancement of women and improved the quality of life for future generations of Houstonians. Dr. Marylou Erbland will be honored for her career serving the youth and families of the Houston area and beyond including her recent work…

Join us as we celebrate the big changes experienced by the young people at the Center and help them reach their goals. Bejeweled 2020 “Going Places” Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020 Time: 7 pm Location: Silver Street Studios 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX 77007 Hosted by: Robert Woods & Marylou Erbland Like world travelers, our teens…

Thanks to all of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and guests of Bejeweled 2018, we raised over $75,000 towards our treatment scholarship fund. We will now be able to provide hundreds of additional hours of treatment to teens in need. Many thanks also to our partners including: Winter Street Studios, our fabulous venue Jim Benton of…

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Join us for Bejeweled 2018 on Saturday, February 10. Tickets are now on sale. Join us at Winter Street Studios for Mardi Gras fare, music, dancing, shopping and more, all to benefit the teens at the Center for Success and Independence. Proceeds will be used for treatment scholarships for teens…