Communities In Schools of Houston
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.
Free Confidential Guidance & Counseling
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
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
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
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.
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)
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)
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
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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CIS Administrator Contacts
Ashlie Resendez
Associate Vice Chancellor Student Engagement
Ashlie.Resendez@LoneStar.edu
LSC-Student.Engagement
832-519-2855
Tanya H. Shelby, LPC
Program Director Communities In Schools of Houston, Inc.
Central Office
1111 North Loop West Suite 300
Houston, TX 77008
TShelby@CIS-Houston.org
713-654-1515