Our Local Friends and Resources

Mattie’s Mountain is a non-profit animal rescue and suicide awareness outreach farm located in Ira, TX. Mattie’s Mountain is here to show people there is more to life than depression, there is a chance to heal through love, that it is okay to ask for help and to break the stigma of mental illness. Mattie’s Mountain is home to over 80 rescued animals. It offers people a place to come disconnect from the world, de-stress, and learn more about anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideations.

Life’s Healing Journey, PLLC and Mattie’s Mountain work together to raise awareness of mental health concerns. During warmer weather months, mental health workshops will be held at Mattie’s Mountain. Topics will include: anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, grief, and more. Dates are TBD.

Mattie’s Mountain is open by appointment for anyone wishing to visit with the animals, talk, and/or volunteer. Anyone wishing to get community service hours are also welcome.

Courtesy. Integrity. Perseverance. Self-Control. Indomitable Spirit.

These are the five core tenants of Tae Kwon Do and what we strive to teach our students daily. We believe that Tae Kwon Do isn't just self-defense or a combat sport, but a way of life. We strive to build character, improve health, and bolster confidence in our students to prepare them for the real world and whatever challenges they may face.

Research has shown that participating in martial arts along with therapy can increase a person’s ability to heal trauma and other mental health concerns. West Texas Taekwondo Academy has partnered with Life’s Healing Journey, PLLC to offer Women’s Only Trauma-Informed Self-Defense Classes every Monday from 6-7:15pm. They also offer traditional Taekwondo classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come increase your confidence and self-esteem while improving your physical fitness and learn techniques to help save your life in a safe, encouraging, and trauma aware environment.

Snyder Community Resource Center is a non-profit organization devoted to helping people take a step forward. This umbrella organization contains different agencies that meet specific needs.

We are organized to provide emergency assistance to families, children and individuals to live safe, stable and self-sufficient lives. We endeavor to educate the general public about the dangers and the negative impact on families and communities of drug and alcohol addictions. Our organization is formulated to promote assistance to those in the community who are seeking assistance in the recovery of alcohol and drug addictions and/or are in need of housing, clothing, food, and general life necessities. This agency has been established to provide a positive and supportive environment for families, children and individuals facing a life crisis by offering opportunities to socialize and confide among others facing similar situations. Through strategic partnerships, our organization endeavors to streamline community assistance to individuals and families while reducing the abuse of the community’s generosity.

Gateway is a 501(c)3 charitable agency serving victims of violent crimes with an emphasis on family violence and sexual assault. We are a crisis center and family violence and sexual assault victim shelter. Our services are free and confidential.

Scurry County United Fund, Inc. was established on October 27, 1954 by local community members in an effort to consolidate fundraising efforts for 10 local non-profit agencies. Later, the organization became Scurry County United Way under the direction of United Way Worldwide. Scurry County United Way strives to meet the needs of the residents of Scurry County through the services of carefully selected supported agencies.

Ask about the new United Way Partnership Program at Life’s Healing Journey, PLLC.