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Human Services for Residents of Kaufman

A Fern Norvelle Emergency Children’s Emergency housing for children removed by CPS. Shelter Volunteer opportunities available. 972-962-4815 Adult Protective Services APS is responsible for investigating abuse, neglect, and 1-800-252-5400 exploitation of adults who are elderly or have disabilities www.txabusehotline.org Advocacy, Inc. A non-profit corp. funded by the U.S. Congress to 1420 W. Mockingbird Ln advocate for the legal rights of persons with disabilities in Suite 450 . , TX 800-880-2284 AIDS Services of North TX Holistic support for people living with HIV/AIDS. Testing 616 FW Drive services, education, outreach, volunteer services and Denton, TX 76201 opportunities. 800-299-AIDS [email protected] Alcoholics Anonymous Assistance for those who have the desire to stop drinking 107 E. Elm based on the book AA and the twelve steps provided Kaufman 75142 within the literature. 972-932-3761 Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Information and referral regarding Alzheimer’s Disease Dallas Chapter and related disorder. Classes in care giving and coping 7610 N. Stemmons, Suite 600 for families and other care providers. Respite program. Dallas, TX 75247 Support groups at Kaufman County Senior Citizens, 115 800-515-8201 N. Adelaide, Terrell. www.dallasalz.org American Cancer Society Information and support for cancer patients and families. 8900 Carpenter Freeway Visitation to breast cancer survivors. Transportation to Dallas, TX 75247 radiation treatments through “Road to Recovery” (free 214-819-1200 with advance notice) Road to Recovery 800-227-2345 www.cancer.org www.acs-tx.org American Diabetes Association Information and education on diabetes. Publishes health 12850 Spurling Dr. Suite 100 education. Dallas 75230 888-342-2383 www.diabetes.org American Foundation for the Blind Provides information and referral to blind and visually 260 Treadway Plaza impaired persons and their families. Dallas 75235 214-352-7222 [email protected] American Lung Association of Texas Offers smoking cessation self-help manuals and video. 8150 Brookriver Dr. South 102 Support/self-help groups for adults and children with Dallas, 75247 lunch disease. Sponsors camp for children with asthma. 214-631-5864 Public awareness and education to teach lung health and smoking prevention. Referral for lunch disease patients for assistance from community services. Indoor/outdoor air quality literature and professional seminars and conferences. American Parkinson Disease Provides free literature and materials to callers and funds Association free physical and speech therapy for Parkinson’s patients Information and Referral at Prsby in the area. Assists in starting and Dallas maintaining support groups throughout the State of 8200 Walnut Hill Ln. Texas and publishes a quarterly newsletter. Dallas 75231 www.phscare.org American Red Cross Military services, disaster services, and health and safety 115 N. Adelaide St. #124 services. Terrell 75160 972-563-1030 Andrews Center Therapy and behavioral services Hwy 19 W. And FM 1615 Athens, TX 75751 903-675-8541 800-256-5851 ARC of Dallas Strives to improve the quality of life for individuals with 2114 Anson Rd mental retardation and related developmental conditions Dallas 75235 and their families. Programs include: information and 214-634-9810 referral, continuing education, respite care, and minority outreach. Arthritis Foundation – NTX Chapter Services, information and support groups for people with 2824 Swiss Ave. arthritis. Dallas 75204 214-826-4361 800-442-6653 Attorney General’s Office Child Support assistance Austin, TX 800-252-8014 Austin Street Shelter Emergency, temporary shelter for men (primarily over 2929 Hickory 40), women and children. Daytime program for women Dallas 75226 and children. “Step-up” rehab program with counseling 214-428-4242 services. Medical and psychiatric services for residents. Autistic Treatment Center Community-based group homes, school and employment 10503 Forest Lane Suite 100 services for children and adults with autism and/or Dallas 75243 developmental disabilities. Residential and employment 972-644-2076 services for deaf/blind and multi-handicapped adults. www.AtcofTexas.org Baylor Senior Health Centers Interdisciplinary health care for senior adults. 2835 Grand Ave Dallas 75215 214-421-4411 Baylor Senior Health Center Interdisciplinary health care for senior adults. 4004 Worth St Dallas 75246 214-820-6060 Medical Center General, acute, and short-term medical care 3500 Gaston Ave Dallas 75246 214-820-0111 Better Business Bureau of Metro Dallas Information and reliability reports on local and national 2001 Bryan Suite 850 business firms and charities. Dallas 75201 214-220-2000 Betty Brown – State Representative 512-463-0458 P.O. Box 2910 Austin 78768 Bridge Breast Center, Inc. Provides diagnostic and treatments services for breast 3600 Gaston Suite 401 disease and breast cancer for uninsured and low-income Dallas 75246 people. 214-821-3820 Bryan’s House Provides daytime and overnight medically-managed child P.O. Box 191402 care for HIV positive children and the children of HIV Dallas 75219 positive parents. 214-559-3946 www.bryan’shouse.org Buckner Baptist Benevolences Baptist Children’s Home, Retirement and Nursing 600 N. Pearl Suite 1900 Home Dallas 75201 214-758-8000 Callier Center for Communication Clinic services include: diagnosis and treatment of Disorders communication disorders, audiological services, speech University of Texas at Dallas and language therapy, counseling of deaf adults, 1966 Inwood Road auditory training, hearing aid evaluations, speech Dallas 75235 reading, psychological evaluations, so9cial service 214-905-3000 counseling and delayed language program. Hearing aid program. Catholic Charities Administration and program development for the 3725 Blackburn following agencies: Catholic Counseling Service, Dallas, TX 75219 Immigration Counseling Service, Marillac Social Center, 214-520-6590 Migration and Refugee Services, St. Joseph Adolescent Services. Center for Computer Assistance to the Community based, nonprofit organization which focuses Disabled on assistive technology training related to the computer 1950 Stemmons Frwy Suite 2019 and the disabled. Dallas 75207 214.746.4217 www.c-cad.org Center for Housing Resources The Center for Housing Resources Home Repair 3103 Greenwood Program matches volunteer groups with elderly and or Dallas 75204 disabled homeowners in need of minor exterior home 214-828-4390 repair. A limited free roofing program is available to www.chrdallas.org home-owners who are elderly and/or disabled. The number of roofs available to Kaufman County w ill vary each year depending on the number of volunteers and cooperation of assisting agencies. The Home Repair Program is available to Kaufman, Dallas, Hunt and Rockwall counties. Child Care Group Child Care Management Services provides subsidies to 1221 River Bend Dr. Suite 250 individuals eligible for various public child care funds Dallas 75247 through CCMS, Food and Nutrition Services administers 214-630-7911 the USDA’s Child Care Program for family day homes. Resource and Referral provides childcare information to employees of participating employers. Child Protective Services Provides 24 hour phone line for the state agency Austin responsible to protect children from suspected abuse, 800-252-5400 neglect, abandonment, and or exploitation. Investigation www.txabusehotline.org of problems, family counseling, case management, and if necessary, foster homes and adoptive services. Individuals may report suspected abuse and remain anonymous. Community Services, Inc. Assistance for income-eligible households through 401 E. Sixth Ave energy case management. Corsicana, TX 75110 800-831-9929 Consumer Credit Counseling Services Provides educational and counseling on money 873 King George Drive. Suite 200 management, budgeting, and wise use of credit. Assists Dallas 75235 in debt management, planning and individualized debt 800-783-5018 repayment program. Dallas Area Northstar Authority State contracted managed care for Medicaid and 10056 March lane, Suite 210 indigent mental health benefits and/or chemical Dallas, TX 75229 dependency services. 214-366-9407 www.dansatx.org Eastfield College Traditional academic courses, technical and occupational 3737 Motley Drive training, counseling and community services. Mesquite 75150-2099 972-860-7113 Community Ed. Emergency Aid-Kaufman Emergency assistance for Kaufman County residents. Senior Center Appointment required. 112 S. Jackson Kaufman 75142 972-563-1421 Emergency Aid – Terrell Emergency assistance for Kaufman County residents. 200 S. Appointment required. Terrell 972-563-1421 Family Gateway Temporary shelter for families with children 711 S. St. Paul Dallas 75201 214-741-6515 Family Resource Center Clothing, food, miscellaneous assistance. Henderson 107 Spring Valley County Gun Barrel 903-887-4711 Fathers for Equal Rights Education and information regarding child custody, 1525 Elm St. Suite 870 divorce, child support, modifications and other related Dallas 75201 family law matters. www.Fathers4kids.org Genesis Center Shelter for women and children. Thrift Store. Volunteer 2675 N. Hwy 34 opportunities available. Kaufman 75142 972-932-4351 Governor’s Citizen Assistance Office If you do not know from which government agency to 800-252-9600 seek help, this agency will refer you to the correct number. Henderson County Help Center Phone or walk-in for referral to community resources in 903-675-HELP the Tri-county area. Help for service, food, clothing or utility assistance. House of Refuge – Corsicana Women’s Shelter 627 W. Collin Corsicana 75110 903-874-3421 Kaufman Area Rural Transit Public transportation provider for Kaufman County. 200 S. Virginia Terrell 75160 972-563-5875 Reservations Kaufman Christian Help Center Food, clothing, emergency assistance, counseling, Angel 400 Terrell Hwy Food Ministries. Volunteer opportunities available. Kaufman 972-932-8866 www.kaufmanhelp.org Kaufman County Library Senior outreach programs, children’s summer reading 3790 S. programs. ESL. Volunteer opportunities available. Kaufman 972-932-6222 Kaufman County Senior Citizens Agency supports four senior citizens centers in Kaufman 200 S. Virginia County providing congregate meals and home-delivered Terrell 75160 meals, physical fitness, recreation, nutrition education, 972-563-1422 health screening, outreach, telephone reassurance, volunteer opportunities, emergency assistance, food, shelter, health maintenance, Alzheimer’s support and information and referral. Kemp Housing Authority Administers government subsidized housing. 400 Dallas Plaza Kemp 75143 903-498-8211 Lakes Regional M.H.M.R. Provides mental health services, including psychiatric 400 Airport Rd counseling and medication, crisis psychiatric and Terrell 75160 medication services, resolution and crisis hotline, 972-524-4159 individual and group psychotherapy, rehabilitation services, case management, service coordination, and supported housing and employment skills training. Legal Hotline for Older Texans 1-800-622-2520 www.tlsc.org Legal Services of Terrell, 2nd Tuesday from 8:30am to 11:30am 115 N. Adelaid (Senior Center) Kaufman, 4th Wednesday from 10 to 1. Terrell By appointment only. Free legal advice and consultation 3790 S. Houston (Library) in civil matters for those whol qualify. Kaufman 214-748-1234 (ext. 3418) Link Up America Local telephone discounts 888-782-8477 New Life Food Pantry An emergency food supply pantry for the Forney 105 E. Trinity Community. Families or single individuals may come Forney 75126 once a month, up to six times a year. Clients must 972-552-2001 present picture identification, SS # and proof of residence. North Area Agency on Serves persons age 60 and over with information and Aging referral, case management, benefits counseling, legal 616 Six Flags Drive assistance, and long-term care ombudsman program. Arlington, TX 76011 800-272-3921 www.nctcog.org Outreach Health Service Public health services 605 S. Washington Kaufman 75142 972-932-1961 Partnership for Prescription Assistance Enroll in more than 475 patient assistance programs, 888-477-2669 2500 + meds. Learn how to contact government www.pparx.org programs for which they may qualify. Promise House Transitional living program for individuals up to age 21. 214-941-8578 Reading and Radio Resource Radio reading and information service for any person 3001 Bookhout who has a visual, physical or leaning difference that Dallas 75201 limits the ability to read. Broadcasts over special 214-871-7668 receivers distributed free of charge by the station. Recording and distribution of literature and textbooks to reading/learning impaired. Red Cross 109 Tejas Suite 700 Terrell 972-563-1030 Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Rehabilitates wild birds 100 E. Hwy 80 Mesquite, TX 75149 972-329-2473 Ronald McDonald House Provides temporary housing for families of seriously ill 5641 Medical Center Drive children who are age 18 and under and receiving care in Dallas 75235 Dallas-area hospitals. 214-631-7354 SMU Law School Legal Clinic Legal counsel on civil matters pertaining to consumer 3315 Daniel fraud, employment discrimination and deportation Dallas 75275 problems for persons financially unable to employ an 214-768-2562 attorney on a fee basis. Civil law clinic and criminal law clinic. No family law, probate, wills, real estate, traffic tickets or criminal matters. Salvation Army Emergency food, emergency assistance. Volunteer 305 W. Fair opportunities available. Kaufman 972-962-1345 Share Center Food, clothing, open Thursdays from 9 to 3:30 103 Jones Terrell 75160 972-551-1729 Social Security 2300 Dunson Drive Balch Springs 75180

1-800-772-1213 St. Lazarus Society Emergency prescription 972-932-6052 St. Luke’s Medical Clinic Free medical clinic, 1st Friday of each month at St. Ann’s 972-932-4649 700 N. Washington Soul’s Harbor Furniture and miscellaneous Seagoville 972-287-9298 Suicide and Crisis Center 24 hour telephone crisis counseling for individuals in 2808 Swiss Av. crisis, including suicidal crises. Community and school Dallas 75204 education, professional in-service and speakers bureau 214-828-1000 presentations available upon request. Professional training on a fee for service basis. Terrell area 903-887-0627 903-569-1678 Terrell Housing Low income housing P.O. Box 310 Terrell 75160 972-551-6670

Terrell Public Library 301 N. Rockwall Terrell, 75160 972-551-6663 Texas A&M/Baylor College of Dentistry General and specialty dental clinics for the purpose of 3302 Gaston Av. teaching dental hygiene, dental and postgraduate Dallas 75246 students. 214-828-8100 Texas Commission for the Blind Employment assistance and independent living skills 1555 W. Mockingbird St 219 instruction for persons who are blind/visually impaired. Dallas 75235 214-688-7007 Texas Department of Health and Operates the Employment Services Program for anyone Human Services receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. 2525 E. Hwy 175 Employment programs, family health counseling, child Kaufman care, transportation assistance, and case management 972-932-9160 for families enrolled in training or education programs. Food Stamps, TANF, Medicaid for children and the disabled. One application for all three services. Texas Rehab Commission Information and referral service, equipment 520 Central Pkwy demonstration, job site, home site and vehicle Plano 75074 modification assessment. Vocational rehab services 972-424-6502 include: rehab technology, independent living services, extended rehab services, and supported employment and transition services. Texas Workforce Commission and Provides employment services for employers and Experience Works potential employees such as computerized job bank 109 Tejas Apt 300 coordinating listed jobs with applicant and counseling. Terrell 75160 Also operates the Unemployment insurance Program, 972-563-7271 individual advocacy and ombudsman. Experience Works www.workintexas.com is for individuals over 55 who are looking for work. The Family Place Hotline for violent families and victims and of incest and P.O. Box 7999 child sexual abuse. Shelter, counseling, transitional Dallas 75209 housing, support and advocacy for battered women and 214-941-1991 Hotline their children, and individual and group counseling for abusive men. Community education, a speakers bureau and thrift shop. Trinity Valley Community College Adult basic education, GED prep, associate degrees, 500 S. Prairieville technical training and counseling to help potential Athans 75751 students design the best education plan for their 903-675-9200 interests. Financial aid available. Non-credit www.tvcc.edu continuation ed training classes, leisure education and Kids on Campus.

U.S.D.A Programs for single family home ownership including Community and Economic loans, grants, etc. for building and improving or repairing Development homes. 972-542-0081 www.tx.usda.gov U.S. Veterans Affairs Information, advice, and assistance to veterans, 1200 Circle Drive dependants, and survivors regarding benefits Fort Worth, TX 76119 administered by the Veterans Administration. Offers 817-535-2562 special counseling to recently separated and educationally disadvantaged veterans. Employment counseling and rehabilitation training by appointment to service-disabled veterans. Veterans Affairs – North Texas Health Comprehensive healthy care, including chemical Care System addiction program, day hospital program, post-traumatic 4500 S. Lancaster stress program, supported housing and visual Dallas 75216 impairment services. 214-742-8387 Apple Home Care Medical Supply Diapers, wipes, changing pads, based on eligibility 866-332-7753 with Medicaid Richardson, TX Must be prescribed by doctor – company can contact www.applehms.com medical provider with permission (you notify doctor as well)