| Catching the "Spirit of Devereux" |
 The 6th Annual “Yawl Ketch the Spirit. . . of Devereux” summer evening cruise fundraiser, sponsored by the Friends of Devereux, raised more than $20,000 for the adolescent and young adult clients at Devereux-League City. Full Story >> |
| Growing a Texas Legacy |
| On November 19, 1959, Helena Devereux, founder of the Devereux Foundation, opened the doors to Devereux-Victoria. Fifty years later, Devereux-Victoria continues its commitment to helping children, adolescents and adults with mental, emotional and developmental disorders. Full Story >> |
| Devereux-Victoria "Greenifies" with Victoria Gold |
 Devereux-Victoria is helping the local community “Go Green” with a new project they like to call “Grow Victoria Gold.” By teaming up with Keep Victoria Beautiful and Coleto Creek Power, Devereux-Victoria plans to grow and sell Gold Esperanza plants to the community. Full Story >> |
| Liberty Property Trust - Bill Rouse Volunteer Day |
 On Friday, June 19th the employees from the Liberty Property Trust Houston office came out to do activities with our kids. They worked together to plant the first community garden for our residential clients. The kids loved planting the vegetables, in fact, they go out every day to see if they have started to grow. Other activities included a nutrition game and a team building game. A great time was had by all! |
| Bucking the Back to School Blues |
| As the new school year approaches most kids are excited with the prospect of renewing friendships and activities. However, some children find themselves dreading the return to the classroom so much that they develop emotional or physical symptoms. Full Story >> |
| Upcoming Events |
 Divots for Devereux Golf Classic
Monday, September 21, 2009
Wildcat Golf Club
 Savor the Hope Gala
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Crystal Ballroom at The Historic Rice Hotel
For further details contact Joni Robertson at jroberts@devereux.org. |
| Legacy of Hope |
 The Legacy of Hope Fund helps further excellence and innovation in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults and senior adults with mental health and developmental disorders.
Your support helps us meet current needs and priorities as well as ensure that we remain the leader in providing quality mental health care to our clients. Please consider making a worthwhile and needed gift to the Legacy of Hope Fund. With your support, we can continue to bring comfort, hope and a brighter future to those we serve. |
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| Ask Dr. Berno |
 Three’s Company: Teens, Drugs and Mental Illness: More than half (51%) of American teenagers report having tried an illicit drug by the time they graduate from high school. Full Story >> |
 More Than a Temper Tantrum: Detecting Disruptive Disorder: Every parent contends with tantrums, defiance and sometimes bullying from their child—it’s often just childhood growing pains. Full Story >> |
| More from Dr. Berno >> |
| Give Their Dreams Wings |
 Helping a child, providing them with direction and unconditional love, that’s what foster care and adoption are all about.
Devereux-Victoria is currently recruiting families and individuals to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children from birth to age 18. If you have room in your heart and space in your home, then please consider serving as a foster parent for a child in need.
For more information about becoming a foster parent or adopting a child, you may contact: Denise Greer or Pat Hausmann, Devereux Foster Care & Adoption Program (361) 582-5483 or (361) 574-7203 | |
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