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Communities In Schools of Houston

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Who We Are

The Communities In Schools of Houston program addresses the national problem of low 
college completion rates by providing on-campus support. We are a nationwide network 
of passionate professionals working as an addition to Lone Star College. Our mission is 
to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school 
and achieve in life. We serve students that are currently enrolled*.
*not available to dual-credit and LSC Online Program students.

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Free Confidential Guidance & Counseling

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Providing students with individual supportive guidance and counseling and facilitating support groups to help them manage their emotions and interactions with peers, addressing issues such as grief and loss, depression, low self-esteem, anger management, anxiety, and more.

  • Family and Personal Concerns
  • Crisis Intervention: Grief and Trauma
  • Strategies for Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
  • Relationship-Skills Training

Please use our Contact and Help Form for more.

Health & Human Services 

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Linking students through personalized support, agency partnerships, community referrals to remove barriers to success. Areas of support include but are not limited involving food, clothing, housing, transportation, employment, medical, dental, and mental health issues

 Skills for Success in College & Adulthood  

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We offer students guidance and support in areas such as time management, study techniques, organization, and effective communication. Moreover, we emphasize goal setting, working closely with students to define and pursue their aspirations. Through our tailored approach, we assist students in honing their skills, building confidence, and achieving their goals both inside and outside of the classroom.

  • Social and Life Skills Support
  • Positive Self-image and Self-worth
  • Academic Support and Counseling
  • Goal Setting
  • More

More about our Support and Services: https://www.cishouston.org/what-we-do

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It is not uncommon for college students to experience symptoms of depression and anxiety. As a Texas resident currently enrolled at Lone Star College, you have access to valuable resources for support. Communities In Schools provides a 24/7 Emotional Support Line at (844) 844-4007. This helpline offers emotional support and connects students to relevant resources within their service area.

If you are in crisis, please reach out to one of the following resources for immediate assistance:

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
  • Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare Crisis Line 1-800-659-6994
  • The Harris Center 713-970-7000 option 1
  • Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
  • Lone Star College Police: 281.290.5911

Remember, if you are facing a life-threatening emergency, please dial 911. Your safety and well-being are of utmost importance.

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LSC Students can can also fill out our Contact and Help Form (Para español, haga clic aquí)and a CIS team member will respond to your request within two business days. While CIS hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, we work with students to make appointments that work for them. We offer appointments on evenings and Saturdays as needed and can meet in-person, over the phone, or virtually.

You can also find our individual campus contacts below. Feel free to call or email.

For more information please visit: https://www.cishouston.org/

Currently enrolled LSC Students are eligible for services. Does not include Dual Credit or LSC Online students.

Lone Star College Campuses Contacts

Victoria Cobio
Program Manager
vmedina@cis-houston.org 
victoria.cobio@lonestar.edu
832-775-0814
AC 120 (Library)

April Durocher
Program Manager

amendiola@cis-houston.org
april.r.mendiola@lonestar.edu
936-521-4562
CC 103B (Library)

Shannoh A. Kandoh, LMSW
Program Manager

skandoh@cis-houston.org
shannoh.kandoh@lonestar.edu
832-745-5032
CASA 102G

Raquelmi Cadette, LMSW
Service Coordinator

rcadette@cis-houston.org
raquelmi.cadette@lonestar.edu
281-290-3261
CASA 102D

Crystal Ford, LPC-Associate
Service Coordinator

cford@cis-houston.org
crystal.ford@lonestar.edu
281-290-3492
CASA 102B

Amber Holder, LMSW
Service Coordinator

aholder@cis-houston.org
amber.holder@lonestar.edu
281-290-3424
CASA 102B / Advising 109X (Saturdays only)

Jennifer Davis, LPC
Program Manager
jdavis@cis-houston.org
jennifer.davis@lonestar.edu
832-920-5073
CY 131

Katerin Jaime
Program Manager

kjaimeventura@cis-houston.org
katerin.c.jaime@lonestar.edu
346-378-7585
EAC 106

Dr. Chantee Kazeem
Program Manager HN-Fallbrook 

ckazeem@cis-houston.org
chantee.kazeem@lonestar.edu
281-836-9561
FAB 210

C. Julian Barnwell-Joseph, LPC
Program Manager HN-Fairbanks
cbarnwell-joseph@cis-houston.org
carol.barnwell-joseph@lonestar.edu
832-782-5140
FAIR 222C

Adriana R. Cedillo, LMSW
Program Manager HN-Greenspoint 
acedillo@cis-houston.org 
adriana.cedillo@lonestar.edu 
281-260-3820 
HN-GC 109.4 (Student Services) 

Leeah Fleming
Program Manager HN-Victory 

lfleming@cis-houston.org
artruh.l.fleming@lonestar.edu
281-810-5659 
HN-VC 104B

Anjelica Markray
Program Manager

amarkray@cis-houston.org
anjelica.markray@lonestar.edu
281-312-8408
TIB 209D

Keria Riley
Service Coordinator 

kriley@cis-houston.org
keria.riley@lonestar.edu
281-312-8493
TIB 209B

Nakeia Pittman
Service Coordinator

npittman@cis-houston.org
nakeia.a.pittman@lonestar.edu
281-312-1735
TIB 209A

Tosha Farley
Service Coordinator 

tlatosha@cis-houston.org
latosha.farley@lonestar.edu
281-312-8492
TIB 209C

Erica Jordan 
Program Manager 

ejordan@cis-houston.org
erica.l.jordan@lonestar.edu
936-273-7426 
MC-C C231H

Anastasia Porter, LMSW
Service Coordinator
aporter@cis-houston.org
anastasia.moen@lonestar.edu
936-271-6321
MC-C C227E

Tammy McShepard
Service Coordinator

tmcshepard@cis-houston.org
tammy.mcshepard@lonestar.edu
936-273-7279
MC-C C227C

Quita Hopes
Service Coordinator

nhopes@cis-houston.org
nequiatuia.hopes@lonestar.edu
936-271-6128
MC-C C221B

Danyelle Williams, LMSW
Program Manager
dmwilliams@cis-houston.org
danyelle.m.williams@lonestar.edu
281-618-7144 
ACAD 217G

Katelyn Killian, LPC-Associate
Service Coordinator

kkillian@cis-houston.org
katelyn.killian@lonestar.edu
281-618-5516
ACAD 217H

Jazmine Wiggins
Service Coordinator

jwiggins@cis-houston.org
jazmine.wiggins@lonestar.edu
281-618-5739
ACAD 217E

Valerie Gonzalez, LCSW
Program Manager 
vmedinagonzalez@cis-houston.org 
valerie.gonzalezmedina@lonestar.edu
832-559-4216
E 211E

Ashley Morales, LMSW
Service Coordinator

amorales@cis-houston.org
ashley.morales@lonestar.edu
281-357-3790
E 211B 

Shirley Smith
Service Coordinator

ssmith@cis-houston.org
shirley.smith@lonestar.edu
281-401-1852
E 211C

Denisha Brown
Service Coordinator

dbrown@cis-houston.org
denisha.brown@lonestar.edu
281-401-1842
E 211D

Sophia Hritz, LMSW
Program Manager

shritz@cis-houston.org
sophia.j.phillips@lonestar.edu
281-826-5354 LSC-Health Science Building, HS 115 (Monday, Tuesday, & Friday)
832-761-6609 LSC-Creekside Center, CK 117E (Wednesday & Thursday)

Jordan Buchanan, LCSW
Service Coordinator

jbuchanan@cis-houston.org
jordan.buchanan@lonestar.edu

281-655-3753
UP12 232B

Anjela Ramon
Service Coordinator

aramon@cis-houston.org
anjela.g.ramon@lonestar.edu 
281-290-2738 
UP12 232C

Denisse A. Garza
Service Coordinator

dgarza@cis-houston.org
denisse.garza@lonestar.edu
281-290-3741
UP12 232A

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