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Austin State Hospital Volunteer Services Council http://www.ashvolunteers.org
Position: Director of Community Relations
Email: barbara.kelly@dshs.state.tx.us
Austin State Hospital
4110 Guadalupe St.
Building 631
Austin, TX 78751Map thisAustin State Hospital's Volunteer Services Council is dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children receiving care at Austin State Hospital (ASH). Each year Austin State Hospital serves over 4,400 Texans from 38 counties for adults and 71 counties for children. While state funding...
For more information:
Name: Barbara KellyPosition: Director of Community Relations
Email: barbara.kelly@dshs.state.tx.us
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Holiday gifts Patients receiving care at Austin State Hospital over the holidays often have very few family connections or are many miles from their families. Our young patients appreciate donations of stuffed animals, books (no staple bindings), art supplies, games, pajamas, robes, slippers (non-skid), MP3 players and other suitable items.
Our adult patients appreciate sweatsuits, mittens, gloves, hats, lap blankets, journals (no staple bindings), cosmetics (no glass mirrors or cases), watches, radios with headphones, MP3 players, books (no staple bindings) and other suitable gift iems.
You can call (512) 419-2330 to receive a list of gift ideas. All gifts can be donated M-F, 8am-5pm in the Community Relations Department of Austin State Hospital. We ask that gifts be delivered unwrapped in order to insure the safety of our patients.
Musical EquipmentThe Live at ASH program brings local musicians to the units to play for patients receiving treatment at Austin State Hospital. Information about the program can be found on the Austin Chronicle Website (see link in details). Items needed include the following: small portable PA system, microphones, mic stands, speakers.
The program is partially funded by the ASH Volunteer Services Council. Sponsorship opportunities are available to cover the cost of stipends for musicians. Musicians are encouraged to donate their time to take part in this program, as well. Contact Barbara Kelly, (512) 419-2333 for more information.
Project: HOPE brightens Child and Adolescent UnitsProject Hope brings color to Austin State Hospital
A collaboration of artists will gather Saturday to brighten the lives of young patients
Where others saw tan institutional walls, Brenda Logan visualized a comforting environment brightened by messages of hope. Her vision is becoming a reality this weekend on the campus of Austin State Hospital (ASH), where artists from across Texas will gather to paint colorful panels to install in the rooms of patients on the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services units.
Brenda initially approached Debbie Trammell, volunteer coordinator at ASH, with her idea to paint murals for the childrenâ??s units. The project gained momentum when Brenda talked about the project with fellow artists in the community. Many offered not only encouragement, but their talents and time, as well. Help with Project: HOPE by calling (512) 419-2323 to donate your time, treasure or talents.
