Program Schedule 2008

Education
Phone: (512) 439-0739
Email: education@elbuen.org

Schedule mirrors AISD schedule. Registration and materials fees are requested
upon registration
.

Summer Semester 2008
Registration:
May 20, 27 & June 3
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
May 21, 28 & June 4
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Late Registration:
Tuesdays 9-11:00 a.m.
Wednesdays 6-8:00 p.m.
(through 6/18/08 only)

English
(06/09-07/25/08) $30
Beginning to advanced levels offered.
MWF 9 a.m. – 12 noon.
MTTh 7 - 8:30 p.m

Computer
please ask for a seperate schedule

GED Multilevel
(05/27/08 -06/26/08)
(for Level 4 English Speakers)

Prepares students to obtain the GED certificate from Austin Community College.
TTh 9 a.m. – 12 noon
MW 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Adult Basic Education
(06/09-07/25/08) $10
Wed. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Citizenship (in English)
(06/09-07/25/08) $20
Wed. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

 

Director of Health Services
Al Perez
Email:aperez@elbuen.org
clinic@elbuen.org

 Call (512) 439-0701 to make an appointment or for more information. NO EMERGENCY SERVICES.  Appointments must be made in advance, and there is a fee for services.

 Eligibility: No insurance accepted. This includes Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, MAP, Seton Card or other insurances.

 Hours of operation

Clinic Hours:
Monday
7 a.m.- 8 p.m.
(walk-ins accepted 7 a.m.- 9 a.m.)
Tuesday
8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Wednesday
7 a.m.- 6 p.m.
(walk-ins accepted 7 a.m.- 9 a.m.)
Thursday
8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Friday
7 a.m.- 5 p.m.
(walk-ins accepted 7 a.m.- 9 a.m.)
Saturday
9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
(walk-ins accepted 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.)


Prenatal Care
Initial prenatal exam and on-going prenatal care provided. Social Worker visit for resource linkage is available.

Pediatric Care
Children can receive checkups and care for minor illnesses.

Family Health Care
Men and women can receive physicals, care for minor illnesses, and appropriate laboratory screenings.

Immunizations and Pregnancy Testing
Vaccinations provided to children and adults. Pregnancy testing available.

Prenatal and Parenting Classes
Courses about pregnancy, childbirth and care of newborns offered in Spanish on a regular basis.

Family Planning and Birth Control
El Buen offers a wide range of birth control options, including the birth control pill, injection, and IUDs. We also provide pregnancy testing and basic infertility consultations. We are a federally-funded Title X program, and many of our clients qualify for reduced sliding scale fees.

Counseling & Social Services
Contact– LaVerne Rodriguez
Phone: (512) 439-0720
Email:
lrodriguez@elbuen.org

clinic@elbuen.org

Assessment, case management and short-term counseling are available for children, individuals, couples and families.

Eligibility: We provide services only to people who do not have insurance for mental health services

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Support groups available on a variety of issues. Please call for schedule.

Nuestra Hermandad Feliz
(support group)

Maricela Rabago
Phone: (512) 439-0714

Email: mrabago@elbuen.org
Please call for more information.

Parenting Classes (support group)
(Focus on discipline, self esteem and family values) Please call for more information:
(512) 439-0701

 

Outreach
Director- Lil Almonte
Phone: (512) 439-0734
Email:
lalmonte@elbuen.org

Leadership Training
Phone: (512) 439-0734
Email:
lalmonte@elbuen.org

Our innovative 8 modules curriculum will provide Promotores comprehensive leadership education in the following areas:

•Commitment
•Leadership Skills
•Communications
•Team Building
•Getting Organized
•Capacity Building
• Advocacy
•Instructor Skills  

Primary Needs
Emergency Food Pantry

Phone: (512) 439-0733
Email: foodpantry@elbuen.org


Our food pantry is stocked with nutritional foods that feed over 1,400 individuals each month. Collaborates with the Capital Area Food Bank to promote health awareness through distribution of nutritious foods, recipes, and informational handouts.

Distribution Hours:
Tue., Wed., Thur.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Closed on Monday and Friday)
If this is will be your first visit to the food pantry; you MUST arrive before 11 AM.

Promotores Program
Community Health Educator
Vida Y Salud Coordinator
Phone: (512) 439-0728
E-mail: ylara@elbuen.org

Through an intensive 8-week training program, the Promotores are trained to educate the community on:

•Social Services
•Health & Nutrition
•Prenatal Classes

Immigration Counseling Outreach Services
Phone: 439-8900 ext. 156

ICOS exists in order to provide accurate legal information to low income persons, of any nationality, race or religion, concerning their immigration status or of their relatives, with a focus on family and humanitarian based cases; and to provide education to the community at large about the ways in which immigration law affects individuals, families and the community.

Volunteer Opportunities
Phone: (512) 439-0748
Email:
idavila@elbuen.o

 

Vida Y Salud

A wide variety of physical, mental and spiritual health activities available to help participants incorporate nutritional eating habits, regular physical activity, and healthy interpersonal relationships into their daily lives

Nutritional and Educational Cooking Classes for Adults and Children

(Designed for individuals with diabetes, heart disease or those interested in weight loss)


Vida Y Salud Coordinator
Phone : (512) 439-0728
E-mail: ylara@elbuen.org

Administrative Assistant
Phone: (512) 439-0731
Email: outreach@elbuen.org

Zumba
Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.


Hatha Yoga
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 –7:00 p.m.

Cycling
Monday and Wednesday, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Tuesday 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Kickboxing
Tuesday and Thursday, 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Movement & Meditation
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Belly Dance Class
Thursday, 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Boot Camp Workout
Monday and Wednesday, 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Prenatal Classes
Health Educator
Phone: (512) 439-0730
E-mail: healtheducator@elbuen.org

Please call for schedule

 

 

 

 

 

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