Scotty's House Expanding to Serve More Child Abuse Survivors in Brazos Valley

New four-story facility expected to open in 2027, doubling or tripling capacity

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:20pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph of a soft, pastel-colored child's toy or item, conveying a sense of care and comfort for young abuse survivors.Scotty's House's expansion will allow the child advocacy center to provide more support and resources to young survivors in the Brazos Valley community.Bryan Today

Scotty's House, the Brazos Valley's only child advocacy center, is expanding with a new four-story facility that is expected to open in 2027. The expansion will allow the center to serve more child abuse survivors, doubling or tripling its current capacity. Scotty's House provides crucial services like forensic interviews, medical exams, counseling, and community education.

Why it matters

Child abuse is a serious issue that affects many young lives in the Brazos Valley. Scotty's House plays a vital role in supporting survivors and raising awareness. The expansion will allow the center to help even more children and families in need of these critical services.

The details

The new four-story facility will be located at 1200 Briarcrest Drive in Bryan, next to PNC Bank. Scotty's House purchased the building through a capital campaign supported by community donations. The expansion will allow the center to bring on more counselors and expand its forensic interview and family support services under one roof.

  • Scotty's House has been serving the Brazos Valley for 30 years.
  • The new facility is expected to open in 2027.

The players

Scotty's House

The Brazos Valley's only child advocacy center, providing forensic interviews, medical exams, counseling, family advocacy and community education for child abuse survivors.

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What’s next

The new four-story Scotty's House facility is expected to open in 2027, doubling or tripling the center's capacity to serve child abuse survivors in the Brazos Valley.

The takeaway

Scotty's House's expansion demonstrates the critical need for child abuse prevention and support services in the community. By increasing its capacity, the center will be able to help even more young survivors receive the care and resources they need to heal and thrive.