About Hill Country Crisis Council
Courage. Compassion. Community.
Since 1984, Hill Country Crisis Council has provided safety, advocacy, and trauma-informed mental health services for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Who We Are
Hill Country Crisis Council (HCCC) provides safety, advocacy, and trauma-informed mental health services for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and stalking. Since 1984, we have served Kerr, Kendall, Kimble, Bandera, and Gillespie Counties with one goal: to break the cycle of violence and help people heal.
We believe every person deserves safety, respect, and the chance to rebuild their life. Our team works alongside individuals at every stage of their journey — whether they are seeking shelter, counseling, legal support, or education.
Mission Statement
Dedicated to stopping the cycle of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and child abuse through education, intervention, and assistance.
Vision Statement
Serving survivors until every voice is heard.
History of Hill Country Crisis Council
Hill Country Crisis Council (HCCC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and child abuse throughout the Texas Hill Country.
Founded in April 1984, HCCC began as a small volunteer effort with a 24-hour crisis hotline operated entirely by compassionate community members who also transported survivors to the nearest shelter in Marble Falls. By the end of that same year, a director was hired to guide the organization’s growth. Soon after, HCCC established a Board of Directors, secured government contracts for funding, and purchased facilities that still serve as our shelter and counseling offices today.
As the need for services grew, so did our team and programs. We added a volunteer coordinator, outreach and children’s counselors, and expanded our services to include support for incest survivors, school-based prevention programs, and education for those who use violence. Our reach extended beyond Kerr County to also serve Gillespie, Kendall, and Bandera Counties.
In the early 1990s, we renovated and expanded our facilities, creating a dedicated administrative office and strengthening our efficiency through restructuring. This allowed us to maintain high-quality services while expanding outreach and education to schools and families across the region.
In 2009, HCCC merged with Kids’ Advocacy Place (KAP), a respected child advocacy center that had been serving abused children and their non-offending caregivers in a five-county area. This partnership created a stronger, more unified organization. Together, we take a multidisciplinary approach alongside local law enforcement, district courts, and the Department of Family and Protective Services to ensure children and families receive coordinated, compassionate care.
Today, Hill Country Crisis Council continues to grow with a vision for the future: expanding services, building new facilities, and remaining one of Texas’s leading organizations providing safety, advocacy, and healing for survivors. Our mission is simple yet powerful—to create lasting change and help build healthy, hopeful futures for generations to come.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is composed of volunteers from the five counties we serve who, along with their commitment to the Hill Country Crisis Council mission, bring a variety of vital professional expertise and experience to the organization. If you’re interested in serving on our board of directors, please contact Chandler Collins, Chief Development Officer.
HCCC Board of Directors
Laurie Simpson- President
Brent Ringo- Vice President
Jeffrey Wendling- Treasurer
Robin Miears- Secretary
Valerie Grimes
Jeff Harris
Sam Hunnicutt
Helen Kraus
Nick Krupa
Yvonne Muñoz
Phyllis Ricks
Carey Segrest
Rebecca Smith
Heather Stebbins
Bobby Templeton
Melanie Thayn
Ways to Get Involved with HCCC
Donate
Your support makes our work possible. Charitable donations allow us to provide all of our services free of charge, support our dedicated staff, and maintain our facilities. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us continue serving survivors and their families.
Volunteers, University and SkillBridge Interns
Volunteers are essential to Hill Country Crisis Council, filling roles such as administrative support, fundraising, shelter organization, and client advocacy. We welcome compassionate individuals dedicated to making a difference in the fight against domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault.
Please note: if you are interested in donating items to our shelter, please visit our Facebook page to stay up to date on all relevant needs at this time.
