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, MA
Program Manager
vmedina@cis-houston.org
Victoria.Cobio@LoneStar.edu
832-775-0814
Office AC 120 (library)
Program Manager
Amendiola@cis-houston.org
April.R.Mendiola@lonestar.edu
936-521-4562
Office CC-103B (Library)
Frank Sreshta, LPC
Service Coordinator
FSreshta@CIS-Houston.org
Frank.Sreshta@LoneStar.edu
281-290-3424
Office CASA 109D
Norma Lopez
Service Coordinator
Nlopez2@CIS-Houston.org
Norma.Lopez@LoneStar.edu
281-290-3261
Office CASA 109E
Program Manager
JDavis@CIS-Houston.org
Jennifer.Davis@LoneStar.edu
832-920-5073
Office CY131
Program Manager
jjohnson2@cis-houston.org
jonathan.johnson@lonestar.edu
346-378-7585
Office 106
Dr. Chantee Kazeem, LMSW
Program Manager HN Fallbrook
CKazeem@CIS-Houston.org
Chantee.Kazeem@LoneStar.edu
281-836-9561
Office 210
C. Julian Barnwell-Joseph, LPC
Program Manager HN-Fairbanks
cbarnwell-joseph@cis-houston.org
carol.barnwell-joseph@lonestar.edu
832-782-5140
Office 222C
Adriana R. Cedillo, LMSW
Program Manager HN-Greenspoint
acedillo@cis-houston.org
adriana.cedillo@lonestar.edu
281-260-3820
Office 109.4 (Student Services)
Leeah Fleming, MS, MFT
Program Manager HN-Victory
LFleming@CIS-Houston.org
Artruh.L.Fleming@LoneStar.edu
281-810-5659
Office 104 B
Thalia Polanco, MSW
Program Manager
TPolanco@CIS-Houston.org
Thalia.Polanco@Lonestar.edu
281-312-8408
Office TIB 209-D
Destinee Davis
Service Coordinator
ddavis@cis-houston.org
destinee.davis@lonestar.edu
281-312-1735
Office TIB 209-C
Erica Jordan, MSW
Program Manager
ejordan@cis-houston.org
erica.l.jordan@lonestar.edu
936-273-7426
Building C: C231H
Anastasia Porter, LMSW
Service Coordinator
APorter@CIS-Houston.org
Anastasia.Moen@LoneStar.edu
936-271-6321
Building C: C227E
Tammy McShepard, MS, LCDC,
Service Coordinator
TMcShepard@CIS-Houston.org
Tammy.McShepard@LoneStar.edu
936-273-7279
Building C: C227C
Katrina Dowdell, MA, M. Ed.
Service Coordinator
KDowdell@cis-houston.org
936-271-6128
Building C: C223A
Danyelle Williams, LMSW
Program Manager
Dmwilliams@CIS-Houston.org
Danyelle.M.Williams@LoneStar.edu
281-618-7144
Office A217G, Academics Building
Katelyn Killian
Service Coordinator
KKillian@CIS-Houston.org
Katelyn.Killian@LoneStar.edu
281-618-5516
Office A217H, Academics Building
Valerie Gonzalez, LMSW
Program Manager
vmedinagonzalez@cis-houston.org
Valerie.GonzalezMedina@LoneStar.edu
832-559-4216
Office E211E
Shirley Smith, MSW
Service Coordinator
ssmith@cis-houston.org
Shirley.Smith@LoneStar.edu
281-401-1852
Office E211C
Ashley Morales, BSW
Service Coordinator
amorales@cis-houston.org
Ashley.Morales@LoneStar.edu
281-357-3790
Office E211B
Program Manager
Sphillips@CIS-Houston.org
Sophia.J.Phillips@LoneStar.edu
832-761-6609 LSC-Creekside Center, Office 117E (Wed. and Thurs in office)
281-826-5354 LSC-Health Science Building, Office 115 (Monday, Tuesday, and Friday in office)
8am-4pm
Linda Leon, LCSW-S
Program Manager
LLeon@CIS-Houston.org
Linda.I.Leon@LoneStar.edu
281-655-3753
Building 12, Suite 232B
Anjela Ramon, MSW
Service Coordinator
aramon@CIS-Houston.org
anjela.g.ramon@lonestar.edu
281-290-2738
Building 12, Suite 232C
Angelique McAnally, MS
Service Coordinator
amcanally@CIS-Houston.org
Angelique.Mcanally@LoneStar.edu
281-290-3741
Building 12, Suite 232B
Shannoh A.. Kandoh, LMSW
Student Coordinator
skandoh@cis-houston.org
281-655-3761
Building 12, Suite 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