Mahalo
Houston, TX

SHIELD-BEARER COUNSELING CENTERS INC

EIN 33-1125038
Health & Wellness Mental Health & Counseling Survivors of violence Veterans & military families Patients & families
Mission

Shield Bearer removes barriers to receiving licensed mental health services and promotes individual growth and development, preserves and strengthens marriages, and unites families through affordable, professional counseling and community education.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About SHIELD-BEARER COUNSELING CENTERS INC

Shield-Bearer Counseling Centers is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides licensed mental health services focused on marriage and family counseling, trauma recovery, and community education. The organization operates multiple counseling locations across the Greater Houston area and offers services designed to reach underserved populations, including survivors of human trafficking, crime victims, veterans, and disaster survivors. In recent years Shield-Bearer has expanded service access through telehealth and community partnerships, sustained program growth, and maintained regular federal filings. Fiscal year reporting shows program services make up the majority of revenue, and the organization emphasizes measurable outcomes, professional development for staff, and partnerships with local schools, hospitals, faith groups, and community organizations to extend its reach and impact.

Notable achievements

Program and Financial Growth (2022–2024)

Sustained growth in recent years with program revenue exceeding $1.0M in the most recent fiscal reporting period, enabling expanded counseling capacity and program delivery across multiple sites.

Expanded Telehealth Access

Scaled telehealth offerings so a substantial share of counseling sessions are delivered virtually, increasing access to licensed care for clients across Greater Houston and reducing barriers to treatment.

Specialized Trauma & Crisis Services

Maintained and grew targeted trauma recovery programs serving human trafficking survivors, crime victims, veterans, and disaster-affected individuals while partnering with community agencies and institutions to provide coordinated care.

At a glance

Total assets
$367K
Annual revenue
$1.0M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
33-1125038
Location
Houston, TX
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Charity Navigator rating: received an overall score of 89% (Three-Star), reflecting strong accountability/finance practices and documented impact measurement.
Recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization with an established filing history (ruling year 2006) and publicly available Form 990 filings demonstrating financial transparency.
Documented program measurement practices and outcome-tracking policies, including use of pre/post measures, demographic tracking, and data-driven program adjustments to improve service effectiveness.

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