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At Jack’s Place, we have the heart and the physical capacity to provide 25 life-changing mental health sessions every week. Currently, our doors are open for only 5 of those sessions because our budget has hit its limit.
This means every week, 20 students who are brave enough to ask for help are told to wait.
$100 Donation
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Each $100 donation goes directly to adding another counseling session. As an appreciation for every $100 donation you will receive a free T-Shirt showing your support.
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Sponsorship
We are seeking 'Mental Health Advocates' to sponsor a student for a full 10-month journey of healing. Your recurring gift of $100 per month will provide 10 professional therapy sessions, ensuring consistent, life-changing support throughout the academic year
Meet the Team
Carissa Wingate, LBSW
MacKenzie Lockhart, MA, LPC
MacKenzie Lockhart, MA, LPC
Carissa is a single mom to her daughter, Joy, and a licensed bachelor's social worker. She also leads a school based mental health team for a local school district in Amarillo and has spent over 16 years helping kids and families thrive. At home she's wrangling her teen and 3 dogs, usually with chips and queso in hand. When she's not sett
Carissa is a single mom to her daughter, Joy, and a licensed bachelor's social worker. She also leads a school based mental health team for a local school district in Amarillo and has spent over 16 years helping kids and families thrive. At home she's wrangling her teen and 3 dogs, usually with chips and queso in hand. When she's not setting fire to a school project, she's probably hiding in the closet with chocolate-because that's what good moms of teenage girls do.
MacKenzie Lockhart, MA, LPC
MacKenzie Lockhart, MA, LPC
MacKenzie Lockhart, MA, LPC
MacKenzie is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping teens and has worked in the helping field in various positions and roles since 2012. As a born, raised and educated Panhandle girl, she brings a client-centered, trauma informed approach to her work, drawing on her deep experience in both agency work and school base
MacKenzie is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping teens and has worked in the helping field in various positions and roles since 2012. As a born, raised and educated Panhandle girl, she brings a client-centered, trauma informed approach to her work, drawing on her deep experience in both agency work and school based mental health settings. In addition to her clinical work, MacKenzie is an active volunteer in suicide prevention initiatives and enjoys connecting with other mental health professionals to strengthen resources and support in our community.
Becky Murphy, LMSW
MacKenzie Lockhart, MA, LPC
Jennifer Potter, LCSW
Becky, a licensed masters social worker, also serves as a student and family advocate for a local school district. With a degrees in social work from West Texas A&M University and The University of Texas Arlington, she brings experience in child advocacy, case management and mental health counseling for students K-12. Passionate about cr
Becky, a licensed masters social worker, also serves as a student and family advocate for a local school district. With a degrees in social work from West Texas A&M University and The University of Texas Arlington, she brings experience in child advocacy, case management and mental health counseling for students K-12. Passionate about creating safe, supportive environments, Becky helps bridge the gap between schools, families and community resources. She is also deeply involved in her community, serving on local boards, and leading initiatives that support families in need.
Jennifer Potter, LCSW
Jennifer Potter, LCSW
Jennifer Potter, LCSW
Jennifer, a licensed clinical social worker, is deeply committed to supporting youth and families. She has developed mental health programs, including Amarillo's first suicide postvention support team, and serves on several local mental health and public health boards. Jennifer also currently works as a special education counselor for a l
Jennifer, a licensed clinical social worker, is deeply committed to supporting youth and families. She has developed mental health programs, including Amarillo's first suicide postvention support team, and serves on several local mental health and public health boards. Jennifer also currently works as a special education counselor for a local school district and a part time adolescent outpatient therapist, blending professional expertise with a strong dedication to community and family.
Douglas-John Rhodes
Jennifer Potter, LCSW
Douglas-John Rhodes
Since 2022 Douglas has taken on an expanded role in the Foundation’s mission success. As a volunteer director, he oversees ongoing program evaluation, outreach and excellence. He creates, implements, organizes and oversees ongoing Foundation mission success. He is active in public speaking at fund raising and awareness events to share experiences and knowledge of the industry.