Kirk W. Hancock

Work Experience                                                                                               

Serenity Foundation of Texas, (325)673-6489
Counselor Intern, March 2010 - Present
           Counsel persons and conduct lectures in drug/alcohol treatment center

Mental Health Association in Abilene, (325)673-2300
Executive Director, October 2008 – Present
            Manage daily operations, organize mental health programs, facilitate fundraisers

Office of Private Psychologist
Psychometrician, August 2003 – Present
            Administer intelligence and psychological evaluations to children, adolescents and adults 

Abilene Independent School District
Substitute Teacher, May 2001 – August 2009

Educational Experience                                                                                     

Master of Arts in Family Psychology, May 2003
Hardin-Simmons University

Bachelor of Behavioral Science in Psychology, May 2001
Hardin-Simmons University

High School, May 1996
Abilene High School

Professional Affiliations                                                                                     

Suicide Prevention Coalition, June 2010 - Present
Member

Abilene Psychological Association, February 2010 - Present
Member

West Texas Homeless Network, October 2009 - Present
Member

Taylor Alliance for Prevention, October 2009 - Present
Vice-Chair, November 2009 - Present

Aging Cluster, August 2009 - Present
Member

Citizens United to Address Disproportionality, July 2009 - Present
Member

Grandparents as Parents Coalition, June 2009 - Present
Committee Member

Community Resource Coordination Group, May 2009 - Present
Member

Community Action Program, May 2009 - Present
Board of Directors

Kiwanis Club of Abilene, January 2009 – Present
Board of Directors, May 2010 - Present

Mental Health Task Force, October 2008 - Present
Member

Jail Diversion Task Force, October 2008 - Present
Member

Advocates of Abilene, October 2008 – Present
Mental health advocacy group
Board of Directors, Treasurer

Hardin-Simmons University Board of Young Associates, June 2004 – Present
Vice President, 2009-present
Committee Chair, Networking, 2008-2009

Mental Health Association in Abilene, October 2004 – October 2008
Board of Directors 

Abilene Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, 2001-2005
Associate Member

Hendricks Hospice Care Rainbows Program, Fall 2004, Spring 2005
Volunteer Group Therapist