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Coastal Be he nd T Aging & Disability Resource Directory

2019 - 2020 Carol Bailey2016.pdf 1 3/30/16 6:48 PM 2019-2020 Aging and Disability Resource Directory Committee This publication is brought to you by the Aging and Disability Resource Directory Committee. The committee members represent 2-1-1 Texas, Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend, City of Corpus Christi Committee for Persons with Disabilities, Coastal Bend Aging and Disability Resource Center, Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living, Mayor’s Council on Aging, and Texas Health and Human Services Commission. By listing organizations and services in this comprehensive directory, or by accepting advertising, the ADRD Committee neither endorse these services and products, nor support their quality.

Call the Area Agency Coastal Bend Region Covers on Aging if you would 12 Coastal Bend Counties like additional copies of the Coastal Bend Aging and Disability Resource Directory (ADRD) at 361-883-3935 Additionally, if your agency or organization requires revisions or have potential addition to the ADRD, all requests MUST be mailed in; phone requests will NOT be accepted. Mail your revision request to: ADRD P.O. Box 9909 Corpus Christi, TX 78469 FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend (AAA) 361-883-3935 Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi 361-884-0651 City of Corpus Christi – Senior Community Services 361-826-4120 Home Delivered Meals Coastal Bend Aging and Disability Resource Center 855-937-2372 (CBADRC) Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living (CBCIL) 361-883-8461 Coastal Plains Community Health Center 361-777-3991 Community Action Corporation of South Texas 361-664-0145 (CACOST) Corpus Christi Metro Ministries 361-887-0151 Medicaid (Helpline) 800-335-8957 Medicare 800-633-4227 Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual 361-886-6970 Disabilities Nueces County Community Action Agency (NCCAA) 361-882-4193 Nueces County Department of Social Services Corpus Christi Residents 361-888-0837 Robstown Residents 361-767-2731 Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) 888-782-8477 S.N.A.P. (Food Stamp Program) 877-541-7905 OR dial 2-1-1, press language option, then #2 Social Security Administration (SSA) or Supplementary 800-772-1213 Security Income (SSI) Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 800-252-5400 Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) 361-879-4500 Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) 956-423-0130 Region 11 OR dial 2-1-1, press language option, then #2 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Intake Line 866-670-2424 (formerly known as Texas Dept. of Aging & Disability Services) Texas Office of Attorney General (OAG) 800-252-8011 TABLE OF CONTENTS Accommodations...... 5 Adult Day Programs...... 5 Advocacy...... 5-8 Aging Services...... 8-9 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias...... 9-12 Architectural Barriers...... 13 Assistive Technology/Services...... 13 Blind/Low Vision...... 14-15 Burial Assistance...... 15 Caregiver Resources...... 15-16 Center For Independent Living...... 17 Child/Infant/Youth Services...... 17-21 Community Action Agencies...... 21-22 Counseling Services...... 23 Crime Prevention ...... 24 Deaf/Hard of Hearing...... 24-26 Disaster Preparedness/Planning...... 26-28 Education...... 29-30 Employment/Jobs...... 30-31 Financial Assistance/Benefits Determination...... 32-33 Food and Nutrition...... 34-35 Food Assistance...... 34 Food Stamp Program...... 34-35 Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children Resources.....35-36 Health Services...... 37-43 Home Care Assistance...... 43-44 Home Health Agencies...... 44 Home Repairs/Modification...... 45 Hospice and Palliative Care...... 45 Housing...... 45 Housing Information and Referral...... 45 Public Housing Authorities...... 47 Public Housing Developments...... 48 Residential Living...... 48 TABLE OF CONTENTS Subsidized Housing (Low Income) by County...... 49 HUD Subsidized Rental Properties by County �� 49-53 Temporary Housing...... 53 Shelters/Transitional...... 53 Information & Referral...... 54 Insurance...... 54-55 Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD)...... 55-56 Legal Assistance/Civil Rights...... 56-60 Medicaid and Medicare...... 60 Medicaid...... 60 Medicaid Eligibility Offices...... 60-61 Medicaid Managed Care Programs...... 61-62 Medicaid Waiver Programs...... 62 e Medicar ...... 62-63 Mental Health/Mental Illness...... 63-65 Nursing Homes/Services By County...... 65-67 Prescription Expense Assistance...... 68-70 Protective Services...... 70 Recreation...... 71-72 City of Corpus Christi - Parks and Recreation...... 71 Aquatics...... 71 Recreation Centers...... 71 Tennis...... 71 Respite Services...... 74 Senior Centers By County...... 76-77 Senior Services...... 78 Social Security...... 78 Substance Abuse Information...... 78-79 Support Groups...... 79-81 Tax Aid Information...... 81-82 Transportation...... 82-84 Veterans Services...... 84-86 Volunteer Opportunities...... 86-87 Advertisers Index...... 88 Accommodations - Adult Day Programs - Advocacy Page 5

ACCOMMODATIONS See: LOCAL PHONE DIRECTORY FOR COMPLETE LISTING Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living Area Agency on Aging/Coastal ...... 361-883-8461 Bend Aging & Disability ...... 877-988-1999 Resource Center ...... www.cbcil.org ...... 361-883-3935 ...... See paid ad on page 58 ...... 800-252-9240 Information, referral, consulting and ...... 855-937-2372 training on accessibility, accommodations and barrier removal. City of Corpus Christi Human ADVOCACY Relations Dept...... 361-826-3190 ...... www.cctexas.com AARP...... 888-687-2277 ...... See paid ad on page 59 Toll Free Chapter Directory Technical assistance and also citizen TTY...... 877-434-7598 complaints regarding compliance with the ...... www.aarp.org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Adapt of Texas...... 512-442-0252 Job Accommodation Network ...... www.adapt.org (JAN)...... 800-232-9675 Access to public places, transportation (TDD)...... 877-781-9403 housing and services for people with ...... www.Askjan.org disabilities to live at home instead of being Provides information on self-employment institutionalized. “My Medicaid Matters”. and business issues. Americans with Disabilities Act- Southwest ADA Center Southwest ADA Center (ADA Networks)....800-949-4232 ...... 800-949-4232 ...... www.southwestada.org ...... www.southwestada.org Information, resources and training on Leading resource on the Americans with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Disabilities Act and related disability other disability related laws for businesses, rights laws. schools, public and private entities, people with disabilities and their families. Arc of Texas and Texas Advocates...... 800-252-9729 ...... www.thearcoftexas.org Advocacy and resource information for people with intellectual and ADULT DAY PROGRAMS developmental disabilities. Day care for older persons and persons Area Agency on Aging of the with disabilities providing interaction and Coastal Bend supervision during the day for people who live in the community. See: AGING SERVICES ENSURING WE HAVE THE DOCTORS AND HEALTH CARE OUR SENIORS NEED Senator Hinojosa has been extremely vocal in advocating for increased investment in healthcare, while educating policymakers that these investments save money by preventing higher costs from being passed down to our local senior taxpayers who are on a fixed income.

“Paid for by the Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa Campaign, Treasurer - Bill Bieker, 1508 S. Lone Star Way, Unit 5B, Edinburg, TX 78539” Advocacy Page 7 Autism Spectrum Resource Support group of people with disabilities Center of Corpus Christi who live at or are associated with ...... 361-851-5111 the Living Center that provides ...... www.asrc-cc.org information for disability concerns. Parents and professionals dedicated to serving those on the autism spectrum Disability Rights Texas – Client and their families. Assistance Program (CAP) New Clients Intake Line Better Business Bureau, ...... 800-252-9108 Coastal Bend, Inc. Current Clients...... 800-315-3876 ...... 361-852-4949 Videophone...... 866-362-2851 ...... www.corpuschristi.bbb.org ...... www.disabilityrightstx.org Provides consumers with pre-purchase Protection and advocacy for the legal rights information on companies and charities. of persons with all types of disabilities. City of Corpus Christi Mayor’s EveryChild, Inc...... 512-342-8844 Council on Aging ...... 877-742-8844 ...... 361-826-3150 ...... www.everychildtexas.org ...... www.cctexas.com Promotes family life for children with ...... See paid ad on page 6 disabilities, so that every child grows up Identifies needs of older persons and in a family environment. A Family-Based promotes information, resources and Alternatives Project. advocacy for Corpus Christi’s senior citizens. Imagine Enterprises Coalition of Texans with ...... 800-572-7159 Disabilities...... 800-998-3363 ...... www.imagineenterprises.org ...... www.cotwd.org Self Determination Project for persons Through governmental advocacy, public with intellectual and/or developmental awareness activities. CTD ensures that disabilities. persons with disabilities may participate fully in the community of their choice. National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Coastal Bend Center for ...... 361-816-8111 Independent Living ...... www.narfe.org ...... 361-883-8461 Preserving federal retirement and benefits ...... 877-988-1999 for all civilian employees and retirees...... www.cbcil.org ...... See paid ad on page 58 National Council on Disability Advocacy on behalf of persons with ...... 202-272-2004 disabilities of all ages supporting independent TTY...... 202-272-2074 ...... www.ncd.gov living and community integration. An independent federal agency charged Corpus Christi State Supported with advising the President, Congress, and Living Center Advocates of other federal agencies regarding policies, Natural Rights programs, practices, and procedures that ...... 361-844-7887 affect people with disabilities. Page 8 Advocacy - Aging Services Ombudsman Long Term Care Texas Silver - Haired Legislators Program ...... 361-883-3935 ...... 800-817-5743 See: NURSING HOMES ...... www.txshl.org South Texas Colonia Senior advocates elected to establish Initiative, Inc. priorities for consideration by the Texas ...... 361-854-5248 Legislature. Improving the welfare, health conditions and prevalence of social injustice of all people living in the Colonias. AGING SERVICES Texas Department of Insurance Consumer Area Agency on Aging of the Protection Helpline Coastal Bend (AAA) ...... 800-252-3439 ...... 361-883-3935 ...... www.tdi.texas.gov Health insurance counseling for older ...... 800-252-9240 ...... www.aaacoastalbend.org persons and persons with disabilities on ...... See paid ad on page 10 Medicare. Helps older persons (60+), their Texas Health and Human family members and caregivers receive Services (HHS) information and assistance they need ...... 800-252-9240 in locating and accessing community ...... www.hhs.texas.gov services. Services include information, Texas state level focal point for many referral and assistance, benefits counseling activities related to the needs and services (legal assistance and legal awareness), long of older persons. Coastal Bend affiliate is term care ombudsman program, care the Area Agency on Aging. coordination, caregiver support services (training, education and support groups), Texas Health and Human in-home support services, nutrition Services (HHS) services (at senior centers and home Civil Rights Complaints delivered meals) and falls prevention...... 888-388-6332 Serves 11 Coastal Bend Counties. Ombudsman...... 877-787-8999 ...... www.hhs.texas.gov Assists public when HHS normal Coastal Bend Aging and Disability complaint process cannot or does not Resource Center (CBADRC) satisfactorily resolve the issue...... 361-883-3935 ...... 855-937-2372 Texas Health and Human ...... www.coastalbendadrc.org Services (HHS) Consumer ...... See paid ad on page 11 Rights Housed within the Area Agency on Aging Complaint & Incidence Hotline ADRCs build on the strength of existing ...... 800-458-9858 community agencies, to provide a single, ...... www.hhs.texas.gov more coordinated system of information Aging Services - Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Page 9 and access for all persons seeking long- term support to minimize confusion, ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE enhance individual choice, and support AND RELATED informed decision-making. Serves 11 DEMENTIAS Coastal Bend Counties. Geriatric Psychiatry (Geropsychiatry Eldercare Locator or Psycho-Geriatrics) is a subspecialty ...... 800-677-1116 of psychiatry dealing with the study, ...... www.eldercare.gov prevention and treatment of mental Resources and links for people who need disorders in the elderly. A Geropsychiatric assistance with state, tribal and local Unit is a hospital-based geriatric community based organizations who psychiatry program. serve older adults and their caregivers. First United Methodist Church Alzheimer’s Association ...... 361-884-0391 ...... 800-272-3900 Offering respite care program for ...... www.alz.org caregivers of family members who Information about Alzheimer’s disease have Alzheimer’s or other dementias; and support for families, 24 hour Help assistance with dentures, eye exams, Line, Medic Alert & Safe Return® glasses, shoes and minor home repairs; Program, professional educational ‘Body Recall’ exercise program free to symposiums, Alzheimer’s lending library, people 60+. support groups. Local information and resources about Alzheimer’s disease H2U Health & Wellness Program is located at 3649 Leopard Street, ...... 361-761-5069 Ste. 403, Corpus Christi, TX 78408. Free ...... 800-771-0428 online education programs available at ...... www.H2U.com training.alz.org. Provides educational meetings, guest speakers, prescription drug discount Alzheimer’s Foundation of card, social events, health screenings and America volunteer opportunities. Dedicated to ...... 866-232-8484 seniors and people of all ages. Annual ...... www.alzfdn.org fees $20.00. Provides care and support to individuals with dementia, and to their caregivers and Senior Center Sites families through member organizations See: SENIOR CENTERS dedicated to improving quality of life. OF THE COASTAL BEND Alzheimer’s Support Groups ...... 361-883-3935 ...... See paid ad on page 10 Resources, information and educational trainings for patients, families and caregivers coping with Alzheimer’s disease. Funded in part by the Texas Health and Human Services 361-883-3935 855-937-2372 www.coastalbendadrc.org Page 12 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Face to Face Alzheimer’s ...... 800-438-4380 Educational & Support Program ...... www.nia.nih.gov ...... 361-238-7777 Includes publications, referrals to ...... www.texasfacetoface.com organizations and support, and ...... See paid ad on this page information about ongoing clinical trials. Doctor’s Regional Conference Center 3315 S. Alameda Care Provider Training 101 Meets every 4th Wednesday of the and/or Schmieding Caregiver month at 6:00 p.m., except in November Workshops: Basic Physical Skills and December. Walk For Memory held & Dementia Care annually in November. Local ...... 361-883-3935 ...... 800-252-9240 Medic Alert + Safe Return Trainings designed to increase knowledge ...... 361-883-3935 of basic caregiving skills needed to care ...... 800-272-3900 or an adult in the home...... www.alz.org Member ID jewelry with imprinted Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT) information and Medic-Alert and Safe Local ...... 361-883-3935 Return’s 24 hour emergency toll free ...... 800-252-9240 number. State...... 512-438-5138 The Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT) is National Institute on Aging – a scientifically proven method designed Alzheimer’s Disease Education to build sensitivity and awareness to and Referral Center (ADEAR) individuals caring for those with dementia. Architectural Barriers - Assistive Technology Services Page 13 ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY/ BARRIERS SERVICES

Coastal Bend Center for Abledata...... 800-227-0216 Independent Living A federally funded clearinghouse that ...... 361-883-8461 provides information about assistive ...... 877-988-1999 technology...... www.cbcil.org ...... See paid ad on page 58 ADA National Network/ 1537 Seventh St. Information Guidance & Provides information, referral, and Training...... 800-949-4232 ...... www.adata.org assistance with addressing architectural Information, resources and training on the barriers. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Texas Dept. of Licensing and Cool Tools...... 254-933-7487 Regulation, Architectural ...... 800-326-4921 Barriers Section.....512-539-5669 ... www.hoctilc.org/cool-tools-store ...... 800-803-9202 An online store that provides assistive TTY...... 800-735-2989 aide equipments to help persons with ...... www.tdlr.texas.gov disabilities and seniors in their daily living Ensure public safety and customer activities. protection. Also provides a fair and efficient licensing and regulatgory environment. Guide Dogs of Texas, Inc .

U.S. Access Board See: BLIND/LOW VISION ...... 800-872-2253 TTY...... 800-993-2822 Texas Center for Disability Fax...... 202-272-0081 Studies – Texas Technology ...... www.access-board.gov Access Program A leading source of information and ...... 800-828-7839 technical assistance on accessible design, TTY...... 512-232-0762 and the enforcement of the Architectural ...www.techaccess.edb.utexas.edu Barriers Act (ABA). Local Affiliate: U.S. Department of Justice – Assistive Technology (AT) Americans with Disabilities Act Demonstration Center ...... 800-514-0301 – Coastal Bend Center for TTY...... 800-514-0383 Independent Living ...... www.ADA.gov ...... 361-883-8461 Information, technical assistance, and ...... 877-988-1999 enforcement on the Americans with ...... www.cbcil.org Disability Act (ADA)...... See paid ad on page 58 Page 14 Blind /Low Vision BLIND/LOW VISION Helen Keller Services for the Blind ...... www.helenkeller.org Helps people of all ages who are blind or American Foundation for the visually impaired to develop independence Blind...... 800-232-5463 and to participate actively and fully in ...... www.afb.org their communities. Helps people with vision loss in every Metro Ministries/Lions Club aspect of life; education, career, family, ...... 361-887-0151 technology, and the law. Call for specific date, time for free eye exam and refurbished glasses. Catholic Charities Ministry & Life Enrichment for the Disabled National Eye Institute Program...... 361-884-0651 Communications Office ...... www.catholiccharities-cc.org ...... 301-496-5248 Living Independently & Productively ...... www.nei.nih.gov Program (LIP). Provides activities that will National Federation of the Blind enhance the skills of blind and visually of Texas (NFBTX) impaired persons and help them develop Texas...... 281-968-7733 strategies that can assist them to live with ...... www.nfbtx.org independence and dignity. Free information, promotes literacy through Braille program and provide Foundation Fighting Blindness mentors for blind youth. National...... 800-683-5555 Onesight Support Center ...... www.blindness.org Driving the research that will provide McIntyre, Avila & Jurica preventions, treatments and cures for ...... 888-935-4589 ...... www.onesight.org people affected by retinal degenerative Program for indigent clients based on diseases. referrals through local school districts, available to youth and adults. Glaucoma Research Foundation ...... 800-826-6693 Prevent Blindness America ...... www.glaucoma.org ...... 800-331-2020 National non-profit organization ...... www.preventblindness.org dedicated to finding a cure for glaucoma. Nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting Guide Dogs of Texas, Inc. blindness saving sight...... 210-366-4081 Seniors EyeCare Program ...... 800-831-9231 ...... www.eyecareamerica.org ...... www.guidedogsoftexas.org Online referral center dedicated to Provides quality guide dogs for Texans preserve sight by raising awareness about who are visually impaired to increase eye disease and providing access to their freedom, mobility and independence. medical eye care. Personalized service and lifelong South Texas Lighthouse for the dedication to clients and guide dogs. Blind...... 361-883-6553 Blind /Low Vision - Burial Assistance - Caregiver Resources Page 15 ...... 888-255-8011 BURIAL ASSISTANCE ...... www.stlb.net Employment opportunities for persons who are blind or visually impaired. Indigent burials may be provided to eligible Texas County residents. Assistance is Texas Eye Care...... 361-334.2635 provided to families who lack the income ...... www.TexasEye.Care or resources to afford any type of funeral ...... See paid ad on this page expenses and who meet applicable Texas State Library Talking eligibility requirements. Contact your Book Program local County Judge’s Office for application ...... 800-252-9605 guidelines or additional information...... www.tsl.texas.gov Free program that loans books and magazines available on specialized digital cartridges and cassettes, large print, CAREGIVER RESOURCES Braille and Spanish. AARP...... 888-687-2277 Vision USA ...... www.aarp.org/caregiving ...... www.aoa.org/visionusa Services for people with no insurance. Administration for Community Eligibility is based on income and must have Living...... 202-401-4634 had an eye exam within the last 24 months...... www.acl.gov Information and resources on a variety of caregiving and aging related topics. American Red Cross – Coastal Bend Texas Chapter

See: HEALTH SERVICES Caregiver Action Network ...... 202-454-3970 ...... www.caregiveraction.org Information, education, resources and data for caregivers. Caregiver SOS by WellMed Charitable Foundation ...... 361-826-2343 ...... 866-390-6491 ...... www.caregiversos.org ...... See paid ad on page 17 3132 Swantner Caregiver resource center offering programs designed to support family caregivers who are caring for a loved one Page 16 Caregiver Resources with Alzheimer’s and Dementia related National Family Caregiver diseases, or other chronic illnesses. Center Support Program (NFCSP) is housed at the Lindale Senior Center...... 361-883-3935 ...... 800-252-9240 Department of Veterans Affairs ...... 855-937-2372 Caregiver Support Program ...... www.aaacoastalbend.org ...... 855-260-3274 ...... www.coastalbendadrc.org ...... www.caregiver.va.gov ...... See paid ads on pages 10 & 11 Supports caregivers of Veterans. Serves 11 Coastal Bend Counties by providing support to family caregivers for Family Caregiver Alliance persons aged 60+, also for grandparents ...... 800-445-8106 aged 55+ and other relatives caring for Family Caregiver Support grandchildren or other relative under Services 18. Assistance includes in-home respite ...... www.caregiver.org care, short-term institutional care, Adult Offers a variety of fact sheets and Day Care, information and access to caregiving information, caregiver issues, community resources, peer counseling, health conditions, and teleconference educational and training courses, seminars in English and Spanish. dementia and personal skills training, support groups, resource library, and Morningside Ministries upon availability, loan medical equipment ...... 888-414-3822 and donated supplies...... www.mmlearn.org Free online caregiver training videos for Well Spouse Foundation those who care for older adults...... 800-838-0879 ...... www.WellSpouse.org National Alliance for Caregiving Support information to help spouses who ...... 301-718-8444 are serving as caregivers...... www.Caregiving.org Legislative activities, publications, research, advocacy and guides for caregivers. The Aging and Disability National Eldercare Locator ResourceDirectory (ADRD) ...... 800-677-1116 Committee extends a ...... www.eldercare.gov Find services available for older persons BIG THANK YOU to: across the country. Community Partners National Family Caregiver Corpus Christi Caller-Times Support Services ...... 361-883-3935 Jennifer Recio ...... www.aaacoastalbend.org Ninfa Ambriz Provides education, training, support groups, peer counseling and respite to Your diligence is priceless. caregivers. Center for Independent Living - Child/Infant/Youth Services Page 17 CENTER FOR CHILD/INFANT/YOUTH INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES

Coastal Bend Center for Autism Society Independent Living ...... 800-328-8476 1537 Seventh St.....361-883-8461 ...... www.autism-society.org ...... 877-988-1999 A comprehensive database for autism- 3833 S. Staples St., Ste. N201 related services throughout the United ...... 361-334-2899 States...... www.cbcil.org ...... See paid ad on page 58 Autism Speaks Assists people with cross disabilities of all ...... 888-288-4762 Spanish...... 888-772-9050 ages to meet their goals to live independently...... www.autismspeaks.org Services include Information & Referral, National organization has a 100 day Independent Living Skills Training, Peer guide for parents, and offers numerous Counseling, Advocacy & Youth Transition references/support. The Autism Services, Independent Living Purchase Response Team (ART) is specially trained Services. Relocation Services & CLASS Case to connect people with autism, their Management and Disaster Prepared/Resilience families, and caregivers to information, Planning for individuals with functional needs. tools, and resources. Page 18 Child/Infant/Youth Services Autism Spectrum Resource Center for Parent Information Center of Corpus Christi and Resources (CPIR) Library ...... 361-851-5111 ...... www.parentcenterhub.org/ ...... www.asr-cc.org resourcelibrary 3440 S. Alameda St. Webinars, articles, stand-alone pages Provides affordable support services and and publications to include: advocacy, makes a positive impact on the lives of the disabilities, family-centered services and individual with autism and their families federal resources. Baptist Child and Family Services (BCFS) - Community Children with Special Health Services Division Care Needs ...... 361-334-2876 ...... 800-252-8023 Fax...... 210-208-5257 ...... www.dshs.state.us/cshcn ...... www.DiscoverBCFS.net State program helps children with special 4455 S.P.I.D., Ste. 116-A health care needs and people of any age Services include residential services, with cystic fibrosis. emergency shelters for abused or neglected children, assisted living services, Children’s Area Camps vocational training for developmentally disabled adults, mental health services See: RECREATION for children and families, foster care and adoption services, pre-natal and Coastal Plains Community post-partum health services, and Center international humanitarian aid for ...... 361-777-3991 children living in impoverished conditions Crisis Hotline...... 800-841-6467 in developing countries. Fax...... 361-777-2940 ...... www.coastalplainsctr.org Catholic Charities Parents as 200 Marriott Dr.; Portland Teachers Program Youth Services for families with children ...... 361-884-0651 ages 2 – 18 with behavioral problems...... www.catholiccharities-cc.org Serves Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Certified parent educators work with Wells, Live Oak, Kenedy, Kleberg and San children ages birth to five, pregnant Patricio Counties. mothers, families in their home to provide parents with resources, assessment and support. Nueces County only. Driscoll Children’s Hospital ...... 361-694-5000 Center for Autism and Related ...... 800-324-5683 Disorders (CARD) TTY...... 800-735-2989 ...... 361-881-4788 ...... www.driscollchildrens.org ...... www.centerforautism.com Full-service hospital serving all of South 2230 Saratoga Blvd. Texas specializing in children’s health CARD offers center-based services, providing medical care, evaluations, remote clinical services, group ABA medications, medical specialty clinics and therapy, diagnostic and assessment case management services for children services, and social skills groups. with disabilities. Child/Infant/Youth Services Page 19 Driscoll Children’s Crisis Hotline.....800-841-6467 Rehabilitation Services Fax...... 361-777-2940 ...... 361-694-5678 ...... www.coastalplainsctr.org TTY...... 800-735-2989 200 Marriott Dr.; Portland ...... 800-525-8687 Serves Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Comprehensive rehabilitation program Jim Wells, Live Oak, Kenedy, Kleberg for children ages birth to 18; offers and San Patricio Counties. hearing and development assessments, speech-language therapy, occupational ECI Project Niños Referral Number- and physical therapy...... (361)-661-1192 Early Childhood Intervention ...... 866-688-1125 Services (ECI) ...... www.cacost.org Program for families with children from 65 N. Wright St., Alice, TX 78332 birth to three, with disabilities and Developmental screening and assessment, medical services, nutritional developmental delays. Supports families services, OT/PT/ST services, vision and to better help their children reach their audiology services and family education. potential through developmental services. Serves Aransas, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Local ECI agencies are: Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, San Patricio, CACOST ECI Services Webb and Zapata Counties...... 361-980-9652 Education Service Center, Fax...... 361-991-3419 Region 2...... 361-561-8400 Crisis Hotline.....888-767-4493 Fax...... 361-883-3442 4444 Corona Dr., Ste. 139 ...... www.es2.net Designed to develop cognitive, social/ Referral and tracking of previously emotional, motor, self-help, and underserved students ages birth to communication skills. 21, resource identification, interagency coordination of services and Special Camino Real Community Education Division. Serves 10 Coastal Services Bend Counties. Main ...... 210-357-0300 Crisis Line ...... 800-543-5750 Education Service Center, Toll Free ...... 800-491-5201 Region 2 ...... www.caminorealcs.org Autism...... 361-561-8508 Provides intake, screening, evaluation, ...... http://autism.esc2.net occupational, physical, speech Program provides up-to-date and nutritional therapy, service information, training, and resources coordination, transition services for to parents, professional, and day care, head start and school. Serves school personnel. In addition, this Atascosa, Bee, Dimmit, Frio, Gonzales, program coordinates the annual Guadalupe, La Salle, Live Oak, Maverick, Autism Conference on behalf of McMullen, Wilson and Zavala Counties. the Texas Education Agency in Coastal Plains Community order to increase awareness and Center...... 361-777-3991 understanding of students with Admin...... 888-819-5312 autism spectrum disorders. Page 20 Child/Infant/Youth Services Health Outcomes Through March of Dimes Foundation Prevention and Early ...... 361-855-4215 Support (HOPES II) ...... 800-580-4215 ...... 361-561-8606 ...... www.marchofdimes.com ...... http://hopes2.esc2.net Prevention of birth defects, premature Community based program birth and infant mortality. supports families with young children 0-5 years of age to promote healthy parenting Military Autism Network ...... http://militaryautism.net connection. Kleberg, Nueces and Facebook page providing news, San Patricio counties. information, community and support Preschool Program for to military families dealing with Autism Children with Disabilities Spectrum Disorder. Maintained solely by ...... 361-561-8514 military families...... http://ppcd.esc2.net The program is designed to provide National Autism Association technical assistance and training ...... 877-622-2884 to regional educators, parents, and ...... wwwnationalautis- early childhood caregivers in order massociation.org to serve identified students with Advocacy, education, thoughtful disabilities, ages 3-5. Interagency awareness, research, direct tools and coordination occurs with ECI hope through empowerment. programs, Headstart programs, and childcare providers to help facilitate transition from home Nueces Center for Mental and/or center-based programs to Health and Intellectual school. Disabilities ...... 888-767-4493 Education Service Center, ...... www.ncmhid.org Region 3 ...... See paid ad on page 66 ...... 361-573-0731 Programs for children from birth to 17 ...... www.es3.net years with diagnosis of mental illness. For families with children with Serves Nueces County only. developmental delays serving counties: Calhoun, Colorado, DeWitt, Jackson, Nueces County Home Visiting Karnes, Lavaca, Matagorda, Refugio, Program/United Way of the Victoria and Wharton. Coastal Bend Head Start – Early Head Start ...... 361-882-2529 Disability Services ...... www.nccaatx.org/hvp Evidence-based home visiting program See: COMMUNITY that address a wide range of needs for ACTION AGENCIES mother, child and family from pregnancy through start of kindergarten. Child/Infant/Youth Services - Community Action Agencies Page 21 Nurse-Family Partnership organization. The Rise School is the city’s (NFP) Program...... 361-882-2529 first and only school dedicated to early ...... www.uwcb.org/ education of children with and without apply-nfp-program disabilities in an inclusive classroom Program offers RN educational home setting. Serves children 15 months to 6 visits for prenatal care and early childhood years. Tuition assistance is available upon education. Must be a first-time mother, request. be at or under 28 weeks gestation, reside in Nueces County or live within 25 miles. The Youth Empowerment Income requirements. Services (YES) ...... 844-253-4947 Partners Resource Network YES waiver provides intensive community- ...... 800-866-4726 based services to assist children and ...... www.prntexas.org adolescents with severe emotional The Partners Resource Network is one disturbances to live in the community of three federally funded Parent Training with their families. Call to be placed on and Information Centers (PTI), serving the inquiry list. Texas parents of children and youth with disabilities aged 0-26. Youth Mental Health Services ...... 361-851-6726 Texas Health and Human 3733 S. Port Ave. Services Medically Dependent Provides services to eligible children ages Children Program 3-17 years...... 877-438-5658 ...... www.hhs.texas.gov Services to support families caring for children and young adults who are medically dependent and to encourage COMMUNITY ACTION de-institutionalization of children in AGENCIES nursing homes. A program through the Texas Health and Human Services. The following agencies provide community services for low income Texas Parent to Parent individuals including information and ...... 866-896-6001 referral, outreach case management, ...... www.txp2p.org energy or utility assistance Provides information and support to (Comprehensive Energy Assistance parents of children with disabilities or Program – CEAP), weatherization chronic illness. Persons can be trained as (Weatherization Assistance Program a supporting parent volunteer. – WAP), transportation, educationa, medical, nutritional, dental services for The Rise School children Early Head Start and Head ...... 361-814-9399 Start, congregate and home delivered ...... www.risecorpuschristi.org meals for elderly and disabled, affordable 2030 Rise Rd. home ownership, and prevention of The Rise School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit homelessness. Page 22 Community Action Agencies Community Action Sinton...... 361-364-0220 Committee of Victoria Serves Kenedy, Kleberg, and San CEAP...... 361-575-0478 Patricio Counties...... 361-578-2989 WAP Offices: ...... 800-695-0314 CEAP program serves Aransas County Toll Free...... 844-212-1937 only. WAP program serves Aransas, Bee, ...... 361-661-1300 Live Oak, and Refugio. Serves Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, and San Patricio Counties. Community Action Corporation of South Texas (Alice) Kleberg County Human Services ...... 361-595-8572 ...... 361-664-0145 CEAP serves Kenedy and Kleberg Counties...... www.cacost.org ...... See paid ad on this page Nueces County Community Action Agency...... 361-883-7201 CEAP Offices: CEAP...... 361-882-4193 Headstart...... 361-880-4141 Toll Free...... 844-212-1937 Rural Service Center Alice...... 361-664-4369 ...... 361-387-1527 Serves Brooks, Duval and Jim Wells WAP...... 361-654-7944 Counties...... www.nccaatx.org

Nueces, Counseling Services Page 23 COUNSELING SERVICES Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. – Church based Counseling Services Access Counselors for the Coast (CBCS)...... www.mhm.org ...... 361-729-0633 Provides mental health services benefits ...... www.accesscounseling.org to all people. First session is free; follow- Affordable counseling services and up sessions on a sliding scale fee. No one educational programs for all persons. is denied services if cannot pay. Program sites located at United Methodist Battering Intervention & Churches (UMC) throughout the Coastal Prevention Program (BIPP) Bend Region: ...... 361-248-3344 ...... 361-248-3345 Email:.... [email protected] Corpus Christi locations: ...... www.purpledoortx.org Available to individuals wishing to end their Asbury UMC...... 361-548-3801 pattern of violent behavior. Sliding scale fee. First United Methodist Catholic Charities of Corpus Church...... 361-548-3801 Christi, Inc...... 361-884-0651 .....www.catholiccharities-cc.com Grace UMC...... 361-442-3670 615 Oliver Ct. Counseling services for families and St. Luke’s UMC individuals on a sliding scale fee...... 361-548-3801

Family Counseling Services St. Peter’s by the Sea ...... 361-852-9665 ...... 361-548-3801 ...... www.fcscb.org Professional counseling, educational services for children, couples, individuals Other locations: ...... 361-442-3670 and families. Psychotherapy and crime Serves Alice, Falfurrias, Kingsville and victim services also available. Senior Premont. Sharing Group Sessions are facilitated at ...... 361-652-3573 local Senior Centers. Serves Aransas Pass, Portland, Nueces Center for Mental Rockport, Sinton and Taft. Health and Intellectual ...... 361-652-3573 Disabilities...... 361-886-6970 Serves Ingleside...... www.ncmhid.org ...... See paid ad on page 66 The Purple Door 1546 S. Brownlee ...... 361-881-8888 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Coun- ...... www.purpledoortx.org seling services for short-term counseling Provides victims and their families, needs are available to eligible individuals emergency housing for safety, free based on diagnosis and assessment. counseling, legal advocacy, referrals and Turning Point Project for victims of crime. support groups. Page 24 Crime Prevention - Deaf/Hard of Hearing CRIME PREVENTION DEAF/HARD OF HEARING

City of Corpus Christi Crime Alexander Graham Bell Prevention for Senior Citizens Association for Deaf and Hard ...... 361-886-2765 of Hearing...... 202-337-5220 ...... www.cctexas.com ...... www.agbell.org Corpus Christi Police Dept. provides Helps families, health care providers and older persons with prevention educational professionals understand information through monthly programs childhood hearing loss, and the at local Senior Community Centers on importance of early diagnosis and various topics. Home security surveys intervention. Financial aid available to available. those who qualify.

Family Counseling Services American Academy of ...... 361-852-7540 Audiology (AAA) ...... www.fcscb.org ...... 800-222-2336 Crime victim compensation assistance ...... www.audiology.org and advocacy for victims during the American Tinnitus Association criminal justice process; crime victims (ATA)...... 800-634-8978 with disabilities...... www.ata.org Exists to cure Tinnitus through the Texas Attorney General development of resources that advance Crime Victim Services Tinnitus research...... 800-983-9933 .. www.texasattorneygeneral.gov Better Hearing Institute Assists victims of crime by providing ...... 202-449-1100 information and administering victim ...... www.audiology.org services-related programs. Catholic Charities Ministry & Life Enrichment for the Texas Attorney General Disabled Program Consumer Protection - ...... 361-884-0651 Identity Theft...... 800-621-0508 ...... www.catholiccharities-cc.org Living Independently & Productively Texas Legal Services Center Program (LIP). Provides activities that Crime Victims Services will enhance the skills of deaf and hard of ...... www.tlsc.org hearing persons, and help them develop Provides legal services and self-help strategies that can assist them to live advice, publications, resources, and with independence and dignity. referrals to crime victims. CCISD – Regional Day School Victims Initiative for Program for the Deaf Counseling, Advocacy, and ...... 361-878-7328 Restoration of the Southwest Comprehensive educational services for (VICARS)...... 888-343-4414 students from birth to 21 with hearing loss. Deaf/Hard of Hearing Page 25 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Speak Up Texas...... 877-325-8789 Center...... 361-993-1154 ...... www.speakuptexas.com TTY...... 866-993-1154 Outreach program by the Public Utility Video Phone...... 361-288-8774 Commission (PUC) to increase awareness ...... www.deafhhcenter.org and use of Speech-to-Speech, a feature of 5151 McArdle Rd. Relay Texas. Offers ASL interpreters, social services videophone access, job training/placement, Specialized Telecommunications advocacy, outreach, adaptive equipment Assistance Program (STAP) and sign language classes. Serves all ages Voice/TTY...... 361-993-1154 with any degree of hearing loss, program Videophone...... 361-288-8774 for deaf adults with developmental ...... 866-993-1154 disabilities. No income requirement...... www.deafhhcenter.org 5151 McArdle Rd. Hear Now Program Special telephone equipment or services ...... 800-328-8602 x2508 for basic access to the telephone network...... www.sotheworldmayhear.org Texas residents only; no income eligibility National non-profit program committed to requirements. assisting individuals permanently residing in the U.S. who are deaf or hard of hearing Texas Health and Human and have no other resources to acquire Services - Office for the Deaf & hearing aids. Applications available for low Hard of Hearing Services income persons to receive hearing help...... 512-438-4880 Help is based on income and cash assets. Videophone...... 512-410-1387 TTY...... 866-581-9328 Lions Club Affordable Hearing ...... www.hhs.texas.gov Aid Project Works in partnership with people who ...... 630-571-5466 are deaf or hard of hearing to eliminate Provides repaired, used hearing aids. societal and communication barriers to Items are donated and repaired for use. improve equal access for people of all ages National Association of the Deaf who are deaf or hard of hearing to enable Videophone (2 Yrs) them to express their freedoms, participate ...... 301-587-1788 in society to their individual potential, and TTY...... 301-587-1789 reduce their isolation regardless of location, ...... www.nad.org socioeconomic status, or degree of disability. Nation’s premier civil rights organization of, by and for the deaf and hard of hearing Texas School for the Deaf individuals in the U.S.A...... 512-462-5353 ...... www.tsd.state.tx.us RELAY Texas...... 7-1-1 1102 S. Congress Ave.; Austin ...... 800-735-2989 Educational programs from birth to age 21...... www.relaytexas.com Telephone interpreting services between DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY individuals who have hearing and/or speech loss to those who do not. Available 24/7. See: CHILD/INFANT/ YOUTH SERVICES Page 26 Deaf/Hard of Hearing - Disaster Preparedness/Planning DEMENTIA Coastal Bend Disaster See: ALZHEIMER’S Recovery Group DISEASE AND ...... 361-587-5005 ...... www.coastalbenddrg.org RELATED DEMENTIAS ...... See paid ad on this page

Deaf Link ...... 210-590-7446 DISASTER ...... www.deaflink.com/ PREPAREDNESS/ Provides access to emergency information PLANNING (City, County and State) to individuals who rely on American Sign Language (ASL), text or audio to communicate. 2-1-1 Texas/United Way Information is delivered through HELPLINE the Accessible Hazard Alert System 24-hour Access (*)...... 2-1-1 (AHAS), via ASL, text or audio (available ...... 877-541-7905 in Spanish)...... www.211texas.org 2-1-1 Texas, a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is committed to helping Texas citizens connect with the services they need especially during times of disaster by providing up to the minute disaster The Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery resource information. (*) Dial 2-1-1, select language Group (CBDRG) is a volunteer based option, then Option #1 coalition created to address the unmet needs of Coastal Bend area American Red Cross – Texas Coastal Bend Chapter homeowners still in recovery after the ...... 361-887-9991 effects from Hurricane Harvey...... 866-526-8300 ...... https://www.redcross.org/ If you are interested in volunteering local/texas/gulf-coast.html Disaster preparedness training and time, materials or donations, disaster assistance to victims of natural please visit our website at: or man-made disasters.

City of Corpus Christi Office of www.coastalbenddrg.org Emergency Management If you are in need of case management assistance, please ...... 361-826-1100 call 2-1-1 or visit www.211texas.org for more information...... www.cctexas.com Responsible for city emergency management operations and activities coastal bend regarding conditions during disaster response efforts. disaster recovery group

Page 28 Disaster Preparedness/Planning DSHS Ready or Not State of Texas Emergency ...... www.texasprepares.org Assistance Registry (STEAR) When disaster hits, Texans need to be 24-hour Access (*)...... 2-1-1 ready. Use our free online resources to ...... 877-541-7905 build your plan-includes family strategies, ...... https://STEAR.dps.texas.gov handy checklists, considerations for people ...... See paid ad on page 27 with disabilities, the elderly and pets. Free registry that provides local emergency planners and responders FEMA Plan & Prepare with information on the needs in ...... www.ready.gov their community. Registering yourself Knowing what to do before, during and in the STEAR registry DOES NOT after an emergency is a critical part of GUARANTEE specific service during an being prepared. Resource information for emergency. seniors, individuals with disabilities, pet (*) Dial 2-1-1, select language owners and more. option, then Option #4. Texas Division of Emergency Local Emergency Planning Management (TDEM) Committees: All-hazard emergency preparedness, ....http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/ dem/ working with industry. (TDEM) coordinates the state emergency management program. Disaster City of Corpus Christi/ information, updates and training County of Nueces opportunities posted on website...... 361-826-3960 ...... www.cclep.org Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Disaster Assistance Hotline Coastal Plain LEPC (TRLA) ...... 361-587-3561 ...... 866-757-1570 ...... www.coastalplainlepc.org For information on your legal rights as Serves Aransas, Refugio and San a disaster survivor of any other natural Patricio Counties. disaster in Texas. Texas Voluntary Organizations New Day Port A Fund Active in Disaster(TX VOAD) ...... 361-749-5919 ext 806 .....https://txvoad.communityos...... www.newdayportafund.com org/cms ...... [email protected] Humanitarian association of independent Re-building assistance specifically for voluntary organizations that fosters pre-Harvey Port Aransas businesses and efficient and streamlined services full-time residents. delivery to people affected by disaster, while eliminating unnecessary duplication Reverse Alert of disaster efforts (preparation, response, ...... www.ReverseAlert.org recovery and mitigation). Education Page 29 EDUCATION Del Mar College ...... 361-698-1200 ...... 800-652-3357 AARP – Driver Safety Program ...... www.delmar.edu ...... 888-227-7669 ...... www.aarp.org/55alive Counseling and Advising Refresher course for drivers aged 50 Services: and older, classroom and online courses East Campus...... 361-698-1298 available. West Campus....361-698-1761 Adult Education Program – Senior Education Program Texas A&M Kingsville Center for Economic ...... 361-593-2861 Development.....361-698-1328 ...... 800-454-5768 Basic Info...... 361-698-1328 ...... 877-426-8056 Registration...... 361-698-1328 ...... www.exploritas.org The program assists senior citizens Educational program for persons 55+, 55 and older with personal providing low cost opportunities to study enrichment classes or prepares and explore new places in an academic them for employment if considering environment. re-entering into the workforce. City of Corpus Christi Central Education Service Center Library...... 361-826-7000 Region 2...... 361-561-8400 Provides large print and audio books. TTY...... 361-883-3442 Patrons have access to internet and ...... www.esc2.net online resources. Trains educators; directs services for students with disabilities and offers Coastal Bend Center for technical assistance/training to schools. Independent Living Assistive Technology, Child Find, Preschool ...... 361-883-8461 program, transition, visually impaired ...... 877-988-1999 orientation and mobility services...... www.cbcil.org ...... See paid ad on page 58 Education Service Center Community advocacy and leadership Region 3...... 361-573-0731 classes for adults with disabilities, parents ...... www.esc3.net of children with disabilities and friends, Special Education Programs. Serves offered annually at no cost. Refugio County. Corpus Christi Literacy Council Family Literacy Center ...... 361-826-7086 ...... 361-878-2560 ...... www.ccliteracy.org Fax...... 361-886-9219 Ben F. McDonald Library 3902 Morgan Ave. 4044 Greenwood Dr. Free Adult Education Classes, GED Free literacy services for persons aged preparation, English as a second language 17+ wishing to achieve English language (ESL), reading and math development, proficiency. distance learning and citizenship. Page 30 Education - Employment Jobs G.E.D. San Patricio County Adult ...... https://ged.com/study/ Literacy Council ged-classes ...... 361-587-3536 G.E.D. course materials to help adults 313 N. Rachal St., Ste. 201; Sinton prepare for examinations. Texas A & M University – Corpus COURSE LOCATIONS: Christi (TAMUCC) ...... 361-825-5700 Alice ISD - Adult Education Disability Services Office Center...... 361-660-2138 ...... 361-825-5816 501 Cactus Ave., Alice ...... www.tamucc.edu ...... disabilityservices.tamucc.edu Adult Learning Center/ Coordinates services and accommodations Robstown Community to ensure accessibility and utilization of all Education programs for students with disabilities...... 361-387-2835 ext-222 408 W. Main Ave.; Robstown CCISD-Family Literacy EMPLOYMENT/JOBS Center ...... 361-878-2560 3902 Morgan Ave.; Corpus Christi Goodwill Industries of South Texas...... 361-884-4068 .....www.goodwillsouthtexas.com Corpus Christi Literacy Job training programs include vocational Council assessments, work experiences, job readiness, ...... 361-826-7086 4044 Greenwood Dr. and placement services for persons with disabilities or other special needs. Education Service Center, STORE LOCATIONS: Region 2 - Adult Education Literacy (AEL) Alice...... 361-668-0474 ...... 361-561-8488 1501 E. Main This program embraces the realization Beeville...... 361-358-8283 of personal visions for all adult 205 N. Washington learners and our goal to help each student set goals that lead to personal Corpus Christi improvement, growth and success. Annaville...... 361-241-6656 Our classes are FREE and include the 10522 Leopard St. following: Flour Bluff...... 361-939-7088 High School Equivalency Prep, Basic 10209 S.P.I.D. Skills Upgrading, English as a Second Language (ESL), English Literacy Port/Tarlton...361-884-3219 Civics (EL Civics), Career and College 2961 S. Port Ave. Readiness, Distance Learning (online Southside...... 361-993-6500 study). 6526 S. Staples St. Employment Jobs Page 31 Kingsville...... 361-221-9992 vocational and academic training, and 1601 S. Hwy. 77 other services leading to employment. Portland...... 361-643-8446 OFFICES: 1550 Wildcat Dr. Beeville...... 361-358-9201 Nueces Center for Mental Health ...... 800-742-4214 and Intellectual Disabilities Corpus Christi…361-878-3000 ...... 361-886-6900 ...... 877-790-5203 ...... www.ncmhid.org ...... See paid ad on page 66 Kingsville...... 361-221-3240 Helps people with disabilities find paid work …………………..800-628-5115 based on the person’s individual choice. Workforce Solutions of the Senior Community Services Coastal Bend...... 361-882-7491 Employment Program (SCSEP) ...... 888-860-5627 ...... 361-879-0076 ...www.workforcesolutionscb.org ...... www.aarpworksearch.org One-Stop Career Centers provide a full AARP Foundation/SCSEP helps low- range of employment services to businesses, income, unemployed individuals aged 55+ job seekers and community partners. find work at temporary work assignments Employment. Training. Business Services. at local non-profit agencies. Social Security Ticket to LOCATIONS: Work Program Alice ...... 361-668-0167 Helpline...... 866-968-7842 ...... 800-388-5813 TDD/TTY...... 866-833-2967 Coastal Bend College Campus ...... www.ssa.gov/work/ 704 Coyote Trail Supports career development for people with Social Security disability benefits 18 Beeville...... 800-666-0479 through 64...... 361-358-8941 Coastal Bend College Campus, Texas Division of Workers Charco Rd. Compensation...... 361-883-2551 ...... 800-252-7031 Corpus Christi...361-882-7491 ...... http://www.tdi.texas.gov ...... 888-860-5267 5155 Flynn Pkwy., Ste. 218 520 N. Staples St. State-regulated insurance program that pays 5858 S. Padre Island Dr., Ste 1 medical bills and replaces some lost wages Falfurrias...... 361-325-9095 for employees who are injured at work or 1200 E. Hwy 285 (State Office Building) who have work-related diseases or illnesses. Kingsville...... 361-592-1006 Texas Workforce Solutions ...... 800-864-3520 Vocational Rehab Services Coastal Bend College Campus ...... 800-628-5115 1814 S. Brahma Blvd ...... http://www.twc.texas.gov Vocational rehabilitation services Sinton...... 361-364-3284 include counseling and guidance, job ...... 800-727-4356 development and placement services, 1113 E. Sinton (Pirate Plaza) Page 32 Financial Assistance/Benefits Determination FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/ Intake Line...... 800-333-4357 ...... www.greenpath.com BENEFITS Offerscredit counseling, debt manage- DETERMINATION ment, financial education, housing counseling First Time Home Buyers Beeville Vineyard education program, bankruptcy ...... 361-358-7500 counseling, and student loan counseling/ ...... 361-358-2075 education services. Emergency services for food, clothes, prescriptions, gas cards, Toys for Tots, Kleberg County Human Services GED fees, dental extractions and diabetes ...... 361-595-8572 devices for Bee County. Services includes Meals on Wheels, transportation and utilities when funding Catholic Charities of Corpus is available. Christi, Inc. - Emergency Aid ...... 361-884-0651 LIFE-LINE/Lite-Up Texas ...... www.catholiccharities-cc.org ...... 866-454-8387 Social service agency, serving Corpus ...... www.puc.state.tx.us Christi and surrounding rural areas, Lifeline program designed to help providing financial assistance, help in qualified low-income individuals pay the “emergency cases only” with food, monthly cost of basic telephone service. clothing, electric and utilities, rent A resident is qualified if the current total assistance, bus tokens, counseling, money household income is at or below 150 management, immigration, and housing percent of the federal poverty guidelines counseling services. or currently receiving: Medicaid, Low- Income Home Energy Assistance Program City of Corpus Christi Gas support, SNAP, Federal Public Housing Department/Operation Heat Assistance, Supplemental Security Income Help...... 361-888-0837 (SSI), Health Benefit coverage under Child ...... www.cctexas.com Health Plan (CHIP) under Chapter 62 Provides winter gas bill assistance to low- support, National School Lunch Program income families. Coordinated by Nueces - Free Lunch Program, Temporary County Department of Human Services. Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Applications are accepted from December 1 through March 31. Assistance is only for Metro Ministries Vineyard Natural Gas portion of utility bill. Services...... 361-887-0151 ...... www.ccmetro.org Comprehensive Energy Screening and intake center for all Assistance Program (CEAP) financial assistance provided by the or Energy Assistance & agency include Homeless Prevention Weatherization Assistance (rent, utilities, and deposits), See: COMMUNITY distribution of hygiene products, clothing, ACTION AGENCIES referrals, information and referral, work clothes, winter jackets and blankets, and Greenpath Debt Solutions case management services. Serves the ...... 361-854-4357 Coastal Bend. Financial Assistance/Benefits Determination Page 33 Nueces County Department 24-hour Access (*)...... 2-1-1 of Social Services ...... 877-541-7905 Information and referral, burial assistance, ...... www.yourtexasbenefits.com rent, utilities, food, and transportation. Apply for Your Texas Benefits, S.N.A.P. Must meet income guideline. (food stamp) benefits, health care benefits (Medicaid/Women’s Health), cash help Corpus Christi Residents for families (TANF), Medicare Savings ...... 361-888-0837 Program (MSP), or long-term care. (*) Dial 2-1-1, select language, then Robstown Residents and select Option #2. outlying area ...... 361-767-2731 Timon’s Ministries ...... 361-937-6196 Rockport-Fulton Good 10501 S. Padre Island Drive Samaritans, Inc Offers free clothing and free lunch ...... 361-790-9828 Monday through Friday, except some ...... www.rfgoodsam.com holidays, free showers and laundry once 507 S. Ann St. a week. Crisis Pantry for residents in the Short-term critical needs of food, shelter, 78418, 78419 zip codes. Free haircuts utilities, medicine, and clothing for the available on Mondays at 8 a.m. low-income individuals of Aransas County. Health Clinic Salvation Army Serves the uninsured on Tuesdays, ...... 361-884-9497 x1 Thursdays and Friday from 9 a.m...... 800-725-2769 to 12 p.m. First come, first served .... www.salvationarmytexas.org/ basis. Clients need to be early to be corpuschristi seen. Diabetes testing and follow- Assistance with food, clothing, bus tokens, up. Testing supplies and medications referral for transitional housing and available for drug free clients. counseling. Programs include referrals, emergency shelter care and housing Eye Exam and Glasses: referrals. Free eye exam and free glasses if picked from one of our choices. Call SAV-Plus Inc...... 361-883-5400 for exam dates. Available for drug ...... 361-429-6299 Provides free energy conservation free clients. services if home criteria is met. Serves Aransas, Jim Wells, Nueces and San William Allen Dental Clinic Patricio Counties. For drug free clients. Call for dates. Clients must be here no later than Texas Health and Human 7:15 a.m., but not a guarantee you Services (HHS) will be seen. Clients that are on Office of Eligibility Services antibiotics for a tooth infection will ...... 877-787-8999 take priority. Page 34 Food and Nutrition Robstown...... 361-767-2731 FOOD AND NUTRITION Food vouchers and other emergency assistance for low-income individuals. FOOD ASSISTANCE Rockport-Fulton Good Beeville Vineyard Samaritans, Inc...... 361-790-9828 ...... 361-358-7500 ...... www.rfgoodsam.com ...... 361-358-2075 Short-term critical need for food. Serves Coastal Bend Food Bank Aransas County...... 361-887-6291 Salvation Army...... 361-884-9497 ...www.coastalbendfoodbank.org ...... 800-725-2769 Food distribution to non-profit agencies ...www.salvationarmytexas.org/ in 11 surrounding counties. Call for local corpuschristi food pantry. 513 Josephine St. Emergency food pantry for the homeless Food & Drug Administration or needy in Corpus Christi. Must meet (FDA) Consumer Inquiries income guideline. Office hours are ...... 888-463-6332 Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m...... www.fda.gov The FDA is responsible for protecting St. Luke’s United Methodist and advancing public health. Church...... 361-854-5374 ....www.stlukescorpuschristi.com Helping Hands Food Pantry Food pantry – 2nd Wednesday of each ...... 361-749-5319 month. 1pm @ Robinson Street Entrance. Port Aransas residents only; Tuesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wesley Community Center ...... 361-387-1451 Hunters for the Hungry Food pantry for Corpus Christi and ...... www.tacaa.org/hunters.htm Robstown area residents only. A statewide wild game donation program. Live Oak Outreach FOOD STAMP PROGRAM ...... 361-449-1860 S.N.A.P. (Simplified Nutritional Emergency food for residents or Assistance Program) transients of Live Oak and McMullen 24-hour Access (*)...... 2-1-1 Counties. Monday, Wednesday and Friday ...... 877-541-7905 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m...... www.yourtexasbenefits.com Food stamps to purchase food items for Nueces County Community income eligible individuals; also handles Action Agency appeals and complaints...... 361-882-4193 (*) Dial 2-1-1, select language, ...... www.nccaatx.org Emergency food for residents of Rural then select Option #2. Nueces County only. HOME DELIVERED MEALS Nueces County Department of Provides a home delivered mid-day meal Social Services for eligible persons aged 60+ and persons Corpus Christi...... 361-888-0837 with disabilities. Food and Nutrition - Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children Resources Page 35 City of Corpus Christi Senior Tacos not Bombs Community Services Artesian Park, 524 Twigg St...... 361-826-3150 Free hot lunch Sunday 12:30pm. Nueces County Senior Community Services ...... 361-414-6566 GRANDPARENTS AND Robstown area OTHER RELATIVES RAISING CHILDREN Rural Areas RESOURCES (Outside Nueces County): AARP...... 888-687-2277 Area Agency on Aging/Coastal TTY...... 877-434-7598 Bend Aging and Disability Spanish...... 877-342-2277 Resource Center (AAA/ADRC) ...... www.aarp.org/relationships/ ...... 361-883-3935 friends-family ...... 800-817-5743 ...... 855-937-2372 Authorization Agreement for ...... www.aaacoastalbend.org Voluntary Adult Caregiver (Form 2638) ...... www.coastalbendadrc.org ...... See paid ads on pages 10 & 11 ...www.dfps.state.tx.us/site_ map/forms.asp For assistance call HOT MEALS/SNACKS ...... 361-883-3935 ...... 800-252-9240 Loaves and Fishes Legal document for a parent to voluntarily at Metro Ministries authorize a child’s grandparents, adult ...... 361-887-0151 sibling, aunt or uncle, or other voluntary 1919 Leopard St. adult caregiver to make certain decisions Free hot meals Monday through Friday regarding a minor child. 12pm - 1pm Lunch; 5-6pm Dinner Baptist Child and Family Services Mother Theresa Day Shelter (BCFS) Health & Human Services ...... 361-883-7372 ...... 361-334-2876 513 Sam Rankin ...... www.discoverbcfs.net/ Free meals Monday through Friday. corpus christi Breakfast 8am, Snack 10:30am and 2pm. 4455 SPID, Ste. 116-A Saturday and Sunday, Breakfast 7:30am. Provides parenting classes and counseling. Family Counseling Services Timon’s Ministries ...... 361-852-9665 ...... 361-937-6196 ...... www.fcscb.org 10501 S. Padre Island Drive Curriculum courses on parenting skills Free hot lunch Monday through Saturday and healthy family/relationship wellness 12pm for Flour Bluff residents. training. Page 36 Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children Resources Grandparent Again Families (TANF) offers a one-time ...... 646-839-8800 payment of $1000 to either the ...... www.grandparents.com grandparent(s) or great grandparent(s) Resources, benefits & tips for grandparents. towards caregiving expenses. Must be caretaker/payee of TANF certified Grandparents Raising grandchild and meet income eligibility. Grandchildren (*) Dial 2-1-1, select language, ...... www.raisingyourgrand then select Option #2. children.com Website designed to help guide Texas Kincare Project grandparents and other relatives (kinship ……………………… 866-979-4343 parents) in their efforts to raise and …………....www.tlsc.org/kincare educate the children in their care. Texas Legal Service Center provides access to fee legal Counseling to address Grandparents and Other questions and legal issues that come up Relatives Raising Children – when caring for a relative child. Area Agency on Aging ...... 361-883-3935 ...... www.aaacoastalbend org ...... See paid ad on page10 Offers guidance to grandparents and other relatives raising children (under 18 Around The years) in navigating the system for services. Offers monthly support group meetings. Coastal Bend Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) Family Outreach ……….…………….. 361-334-2255 5350 S. Staples St. , Suite 150A

Office of Innovative Programs ………………………. 361-695-7486 ………………………. www.ccisd.us Promote parent/family involvement on all campuses, enhance communication between parents, community, and technology.

One Time Grandparent Payment Program 24-hour Access (*)...... 2-1-1 ...... 877-541-7905 .....https:llyourtexasbenefit.hhsc. texas.gov/programs/tanflone- timegrandparent Temporary Assistance for Needy Health Services Page 37 Look Good Feel Better Program, breast HEALTH SERVICES prosthesis and wigs program. Additional Information on American Diabetes Association Health Related Services Central S. Texas: ...... 210-829-1765 See: SUPPORT GROUPS ...... 888-342-2383 AIDS Hotline (CDC) ...... www.diabetes.org ...... 800-232-4636 American Heart Association ...... 888-232-6343 TTY ...... 361-445-3190 ………………….www.cdc.gov/hiv/ ...... 800-2428-8721 Spanish (CDC) ...... www.americanheart.org ...... 800-344-7432 Educational materials related to heart Alzheimer’s Association health including nutrition, exercise, high ...... 361-883-3935 blood pressure, and CPR contacts. Also ...... 800-272-3900 coordinates an employee wellness program. …………………………www.alz.org American Lung Association Leading voluntary health organization in ...... 800-586-4872 Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. San Antonio...... 210-308-8978 Medic Alert + Safe Return ...... www.lung.org ..www.alz.org/care/dementia- American Parkinson Disease medic-alert-safe-return.asp Association...... 800-223-2732 Member ID jewelry imprinted ...... www.apdaparkinson.org information and Medic-Alert and Safe Return’s 24-hour emergency American Stroke Association toll-free number...... 888-478-7653 ...... www.strokeassociation.org/ American Brain Tumor Assoc. STROKEORG/ ...... 800-886-2282 ...... www.abta.org American Tinnitus Association National organization committed to ……………………...... 800-634-8978 funding brain tumor research and ……………………...... www.ata.org providing information and education on all tumor types and all age groups. Amistad Community Health Center American Cancer Society Medical...... 361-884-2242 ...... 361-857-0134 Dental...... 361-886-3000 National 24 Hr. Hotline Pediatrics...... 361-886-3030 ...... 800-227-2345 Behavorial Health....361-886-3065 ...... www.cancer.org ...... www.amistadchc.com 210 S. Carancahua, Ste. 301 1533 S. Brownlee Blvd. Support Services for cancer patients, Federally Qualified Health Center that medical equipment and supplies, support serves predominantly uninsured or groups transportation, health education, underserved medical populations. Page 38 Health Services Arthritis Foundation Community Wellness and ...... 800-283-7800 Family Outreach Helpline:...... 844-457-4357 ...... 361-884-0651 Texas...... 800-442-6653 ...... www.catholiccharities-cc.org ...... 214-826-4361 614 Oliver Ct...... www.arthritis.org Community Wellness includes free diabetes education, support services, and Asthma & Allergy Foundation healthy cooking classes for individuals ...... 800-727-8462 and groups. Education outreach includes ...... www.aafa.org ECI and the Parents as Teachers program to increase parent knowledge of early Brain Injury Association-TX Help Line...... 800-444-6443 childhood development and improving ..www.biausa.org/find-bial/texas parenting practices. Prescription medication assistance is also available. Cancer Info Service – National Cancer Institute Corpus Christi/Nueces County ...... 800-422-6237 Public Health District ...... www.cancer.gov ...... 361-826-7200 ...... www.cctexas.com/health/ Centers for Disease Control Low-cost health services, health (CDC) information and screening for Info Line...... 800-232-4636 immunization, Diabetes Prevention, TTY...... 888-232-6348 WIC Services, TB testing and treatment, ...... www.cdc.gov confidential STD/HIV testing and treatment, Environmental Health Coastal Bend services, Food Handler’s classes, Kidney Foundation well water testing and vital records ...... 361-884-5892 ...... www. coastalbend County Indigent Health Care kidneyfoundation.com Program Facilitates programs, services and education about kidney disease in the LOCATIONS: Coastal Bend area. Aransas County Coastal Bend Wellness ...... 361-790-0132 Foundation...... 361-814-2001 301 N. Live Oak; Rockport ...... 800-982-9629 ...... www.cbwellness.org Beeville Christus Spohn Services include primary health care, Hospital...... 361-354-2038 mental health and substance abuse 1500 E. Houston Hwy; Beeville programs, infectious disease testing, education, and linkage to treatment, and Brooks County Welfare youth education to provide information Department on the dangers of drug use...... 361-325-5670 x4 P.O. Box 396; Falfurrias Health Services Page 39 Duval County Gabbard Health Clinic ...... 361-279-6267 ...... 361-887-0151 P.O. Box 189; San Diego ...... www.ccmetro.org First come, first served primary/acute Jim Wells County CIHCP care only, targeting low-income and ...... 361-668-5714 homeless. Clinic hours: 1st Monday - eye 200 N. Almond; Alice clinic: 8:30 a.m. to noon; other Mondays - medical clinic 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 1st and Kenedy/Kleberg Counties 3rd Thursdays - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays ...... 361-595-8569 - medical 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. P.O. Box 231; Kingsville Health Resources and Services Live Oak County Administration (HRSA) ...... 361-449-2733 Information Center P.O. Drawer 530; George West ...... www.hrsa.gov Primary Federal agency for improving access to healthcare by assisting with Nueces County Hospital healthcare insurance enrollment, locating District local or rural health centers and oversees ...... 361-808-3301 555 N. Caranchahua St., Ste. 950; organ, bone marrow, and blood donation. Corpus Christi Manages Hill-Burton Free and Reduced Cost Health Care program required by law to provide free or reduced-cost Refugio County Memorial services. Find facility through website. Hospital District ...... 361-526-1514 Amistad Community Health 114 Swift St.; Refugio Center...... 361-884-2242 San Patricio County Coastal Bend Wellness ...... 361-364-6217 Foundation...... 361-814-2001 313 N. Rachal Ave. Ste. 225; Sinton Area Community Action Health Centers: Epilepsy Foundation – Central Alice...... 361-664-1417 and South Texas ...... 210-653-5353 Beeville...... 361-362-0307 24/7 Epilepsy & Seizures Benavides...... 361-256-3663 Helpline...... 800-332-1000 Falfurrias...... 361-325-9404 ...... www.epilepsy.com Kingsville.. 361-592-3237 x308 Provide information and referral Sinton...... 361-364-4486 assistance, maintain individual and family support services, serves as advocates Three Rivers...... 361-786-3618 for the rights of those with epilepsy, and Huntington’s Disease Society of offer community-based education. Also America...... 800-345-4372 do presentations on epilepsy...... www.hdsa.org Page 40 Health Services Immune Deficiency Foundation Mission of Mercy – Texas Clinics ...... 800-296-4433 Appointment Line ...... www.primaryimmune.org ...... 361-883-5500 ...... www.amissionofmercy.org/ Indian Health Service (IHS) texas/ ...... 505-248-4501 Provides free healthcare and prescription ...... www.ihs.gov assistance for the unisured and The Indian Health Services is divided into underinsured in the Coastal Bend twelve physical areas of the United States; Alaska, Albuquerque, Bemidji, Billings, Mission of Mercy Clinic California, Great Plains, Nashville, Navajo, Locations: Oklahoma, Phoenix, Portland, and Tuscan. Each area has a unique group of Tribes. Medical Center The Indian Health Manual Part 2, Chapter 2421 Ayers Street, Corpus Christi 1 gives the eligibility requirements for receiving care at the IHS facility. Once Mobile Clinic eligibility is determined, consult the IHS 2377 FM 70, Sandia, TX Find Health Care website and search for a facility in your area Muscular Dystrophy Association /San Antonio Juvenile Diabetes Research ...... 800-999-8102 Foundation...... 800-533-2873 ...... www.mda.org ...... www.jdrf.org Comprehensive list of services for individuals diagnosed or suspected of Kidney Health Care Program having a neuromuscular disease...... 800-222-3986 ...... www.dshs.state.tx.us/kidney National Coalition Kids Health for the Homeless ...... www.kidshealth.org ...... 202-462-4822 ...... www.nationalhomeless.org Lung: See American Lung Association National Health Information Center (NHIC) Lupus Foundation of ...... www.health.gov/nhic America Information NHIC links consumers and health Referral Line...... 800-558-0121 professionals to organizations that TX Gulf Coast Chapter – provide reliable health information. Houston...... 713-529-0126 ...... www.lupus.org National Institutes of Health (NIH)...... 301-496-4000 Medline Plus TTY...... 301-402-9612 ... www.nim.nihgov/medlineplus/ ...... www.nih.gov Health information from the National National medical research agency that Library of Medicine, the world’s largest offers health information and clinical medical library. medical research trials. Health Services Page 41 National Multiple Sclerosis Spina Bifida Association of Society/Texas/South Central America...... 800-621-3141 Chapter ... www.spinabifidaassociation.org ...... 800-344-4867 ....www.nationalmssociety.org/ Southwest Transplant Alliance chapters/TXH (STA)...... 1-800-788-8058 ...... http://organ.org/ National Parkinson Foundation Non-profit organ and tissue donor Helpline...... 800-473-4636 program serving hospitals and patients in ...... parkinson.org Texas. Also supports donor families and the Donate Life registry. 24-hour service. Nueces County Indigent Program Hospital...... 902-4855 Texas A&M Health Science ...... www.nchdcc.org Center – Coastal Bend Health Provides health care assistance for Nueces Education Center County residents who do not qualify for any ...... 361-561-8591 other state or federal medical assistance ...... www.cbhec.tamhsc.edu programs. Enrollment counselors available Provides continuing education for at the following locations: medical professionals, diabetes education program, asthma prevention education, Christus Spohn - Family and medication assistance program Health Center - Robstown Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ...... 361-861-9005 Service...... 361 -767-5223 ...... 361-861-9006 ...... www.nueces-tx.tamu.edu 1038 Texas Yes Boulevard, Robstown, Conduct educational programs on TX 78380 nutrition and wellness. “Do Well, Be Well” program offers free diabetes classes. Christus Spohn - Family Health Center - Westside Expanded Food and Nutrition ...... 361-814-8448 Education...... 361-854-4112 ...... 361-814-8449 ...... https://efnep.tamu.edu 4617 Greenwood Dr, Program conducts free nutrition Corpus Christi, TX 78416 education classes to youth and adult groups. Dr. Hector P. Garcia Clinic - Nueces County Hospital Texas Association of District...... 361-902-4855 Community Health Centers 2606 Hospital Blvd, Corpus Christi, ...... 512-329-5959 TX 78404 ...... www.tachc.org Provides primary health care, pharmacy, Primary Care and Wellness lab work, prenatal services, cancer Carlos R. Elizondo, M.D. and other disease screening, well child...... 361-991-8000 visits, immunizations and screening for Alice...... 361-664-0303 communicable disease, cholesterol, ...... See paid ad on page 43 women’s services and elevated lead levels. Page 42 Health Services Community Health Center Beeville...... 361-362-6160 Locations: 1800 S. Washington Alice...... 361-664-1417 Corpus Christi...361-878-3469 700 Flournoy, Ste. 2A 5155 Flynn Pkwy. Beeville...... 361-362-0307 Falfurrias...... 361-325-3423 301 S. Hillside Dr., Suites 5 & 15 1200 E. Hwy. 285 Benavides...... 361-256-3663 Kingsville...... 361-221-3023 115 W. Main St. 1413 E. Corral St. Falfurrias...... 361-325-9404 Rockport...... 361-729-0312 1302 S. St. Mary’s St. Ste. A 1004 Main St. Kingsville...... 361-592-3237 Texas Heart Institute (Heart 415 S. 6th St. Information Center) Mathis...... 361-547-4121 ...... www.texasheart.org 502 E. San Patricio Ave. Educational information about heart health and the prevention, diagnosis, and Sinton...... 361-364-4486 treatment of heart disease. 621 E. Sinton Texas HIV Medication Program Texas Health and Human (THMP)...... 800-255-1090 Services (HHSC) – Office of ...... www.dshs.state.tx.us Acquired Brain Injury Provides medications for the treatment ...... 512-706-7191 of HIV and its related complications for ...... www.hhs.texas.gov low-income Texans. Referral and service coordination for survivors of brain injuries and their families, Texercise...... 800-889-8595 including returning combat veterans...... www.Texercise.com HHSC statewide health promotions Texas Department of State program encouraging individual and Health Services (DSHS) – communities to adopt healthy lifestyle. Division of Family & Community Health Service VA Texas Coastal Bend Health ...... 800-252-8023 Care System TTD...... 800-735-2989 SEE ALSO: VETERAN ...... www.dshs.state.tx.us State governmental agency responsible SERVICES for bringing comprehensive public health Wesley Nurse Health Ministries services to the citizens of Texas. – United Methodist Church Faith-based community health ministry DSHS Region 11 Headquarters committed to serving the least served ...... 956-423-0130 through health advocacy, education and DSHS Field Offices: improved wellness. Alice...... 361 -668-1954 Clinic Locations: 408 Flournoy Rd., Ste. C Alice...... 361-664-3801 Health Services - Home Care Assistance Page 43 Beeville...... 361-358-6002 Women’s & Men’s Health Kingsville...... 361-592-3786 Services (WAMHS) of the Coastal Bend, Inc. Rockport...... 361-729-1659 ...... 361-855-9107 Sinton...... 361-364-2824 ...... www.wamhs.org Taft...... 361-528-4701 Offers preventative and primary care services to address acute and chronic Corpus Christi Clinics: conditions, general health maintenance, Reid Dr...... 361-854-5374 and reproductive health services. Shoreline...... 361-884-0391 WAMHS Clinic Locations: Waldron Rd...... 361-937-1477 Corpus Christi Women Infants Children (WIC) Holly Clinic...... 361-855-9107 Program...... 800-942-3678 3536 Holly Rd...... www.texaswic.org Dillon Clinic...... 361-857-0101 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program 4410 Dillon Ln., Ste. 1 for Women, Infants and Children. A nutrition program for pregnant, Kingsville Clinic.361-595-1875 breastfeeding women and families with 1022-B S. 14th St.; Kingsville children younger than 5.

CARLOS R. ELIZONDO, M.D. HOME CARE ASSISTANCE FAMILY MEDICINE Area Agency on Aging/Coastal Bend Aging and Disability Resource Center (AAA/ADRC) ...... 361-883-3935 ...... 800-252-9240 ...... 855-937-2372 PRIMARY CARE AND WELLNESS ...... www.aaacoastalbend.org ...... www.coastalbendadrc.org ✓ Accepting New Patients ...... See paid ads on pages 10 & 11 ✓ Most Insurances Accepted Temporary gap-filling program that purchases personal care, caregiver respite, Veronica Alaniz-Martinez, PA-C bathroom safety bars and other assistive Jami Dodson, FNP-C Nancy McDowell, FNP-C Home Delivered Meals

317 E 1st Street 5710 Esplanade Drive See: FOOD AND Alice, Texas 78332 Corpus Christi, TX NUTRITION P: (361) 664-0303 P: 361-991-8000 Page 44 Home Care Assistance - Home Health Agencies Senior Companion Program HOME HEALTH AGENCIES ...... 361-826-3167 Volunteers (aged 60+) assist with daily needs that include light housekeeping, An agency that provides home health, meal preparation, respite care, social hospice, or personal assistance services recreation and home management. in the client’s residence, an independent living environment or other community- Texas Association for Home based location. Care & Hospice Cornerstone Home Health ...... 800-880-8893 ...... See paid ad on this page ...... www.tahc.org Advocates for ethical practices, quality, and See: LOCAL PHONE economic viability of licensed providers DIRECTORY FOR of home and community support services COMPLETE LISTING in Texas. Or Contact Texas Health and Human Area Agency on Aging/Coastal Services (HHS) Bend Aging and Disability Community Care for Aged Resource Center (AAA/ADRC) & Disabled Home Provider ...... 361-883-3935 Program ...... 800-252-9240 ...... 866-670-2424 ...... 855-937-2372 ...... www.hhs.texas.gov Region 11 service to provide in-home assistance with personal care and household tasks to frail older persons or persons with disabilities who are functionally limited in daily activities. Personal care may include help with bathing,dressing, meal preparation, transfer/ ambulation, home delivered Cornerstone meals, emergency telephone, respite Home Health services, adult day care, community living arrangements. Serves the Coastal Bend Region. 2600 Lakewood Drive, Ste 2 Rockport, TX 78382 Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Long Term Care P: 361-727-2131 Complaints...... 800-458-9858 F: 361-727-2179 ...... (press #2) ...... www.hhs.texas.gov Toll Free 1-855-328-2131 Administers long-term services and supports for people who are aging, as well as for people with intellectual and Joint Commission Accreditation physical disabilities. Home Repairs/Modification - Hospice & Palliative Care - Housing Page 45 HOME REPAIRS/ Weatherization Assistance MODIFICATION Program (WAP):

See: COMMUNITY Area Agency on Aging of ACTION AGENCIES the Coastal Bend/Aging and Disability Resource Center ...... 361-883-3935 ...... 800-252-9240 HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE ...... 855-937-2372 Housing Navigator Palliative carefortheterminally ill consisting City of Corpus Christi Housing of physician, nurses, social workers, aides and Community Development bereavement support groups, counselors, ...... 361-826-3010 chaplains and volunteers assisting patients ...... www.cctexas.com and their families. Providing “One-Stop Housing Services” for low to moderate income household. Opus Care...... 361-208-0461 The following services are provided: ...... See ad on back inside cover Rehabilitation of existing houses, Replacement housing, Minor Home See: LOCAL PHONE Repairs and Construction Management. DIRECTORY FOR Coastal Bend Center for COMPLETE LISTING Independent Living ...... 361-883-8461 Area Agency on Aging/Coastal ...... See paid ad on page 58 Bend Aging and Disability Resource Center (AAA/ADRC) Nueces County Community ...... 361-883-3935 Action Agency...... 361-883-7201 ...... 800-252-9240 CEAP, WAP, ramps ...... 855-937-2372 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ...... 800-525-0657 ...... www.tdhca.state.tx.us HOUSING Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), WAP, Amy Young Barrier HOUSING INFORMATION Removal Program (AYBR), Section 811 AND REFERRAL Project Rental Assistance (PRA). USDA Rural Development Area Agency on Aging/Coastal ...... 254-742-9700 Bend Aging and Disability ...... www.rd.usda.gov/tx Resource Center (AAA/ADRC) Home Repair Loan and Grant Program offers ...... 361-883-3935 loans and grants to low income families who ...... 800-252-9240 own homes in need of repair or to make ...... 855-937-2372 home accessible for people with disabilities. Housing Navigator Learn more about Medicare Part D enrollment or cost savings and more information about preventive benefits to assist people with disabilities, older Texans, their families and caregivers.

1-800-252-9240 or 1-855-937-2372 Housing Page 47 Catholic Charities of Corpus Texas Dept. of Housing and Christi, Inc. - Housing Community Affairs Counseling ...... 800-525-0657 ...... www.tdhca.state.tx.us/ ...... 361-884-0651 Lead state agency responsible for ...... www.catholiccharities-cc.org homeownership, affordable rental Housing counseling for home buying (Section 8, LIHTC), community and education, HUD-approved mortgage energy assistance programs, colonia credit counseling. Helps locate secure access for primarily low-income. and maintain rental housing. USDA Rural Development City of Corpus Christi, ...... 361-664-0455 x4 Housing and Community TTY...... 254-742-9712 ...... www.rurdevusda.gov/tx Development Loan and grant programs for rural ...... 361-826-3010 housing. CDBG, HOME, HUD and ESG programs. PUBLIC HOUSING Coastal Bend Center for AUTHORITIES Independent Living ...... 361-883-8461 Alice Housing Authority ...... 361-664-3453 ...... www.cbcil.org 125 Olmito ...... See paid ad on page 58 Housing options and services for people Aransas Pass Housing Authority with disabilities...... 361-758-3032 254 N. 13th St. Greenpath Debt Solutions ...... 361-854-4357 Beeville Housing Authority Intake Line...... 888-776-6735 ...... 361-362-0399 1101 W. Bowie ...... www.greenpath.com HUD-approved, non-profit credit Section 8, elderly and disabled counseling agency that assists clients with Corpus Christi Housing Authority financial education, housing counseling (First Time Home Buyers education Administration Office program and on-line education program)...... 361-889-3300

Nueces County Community Housing Choice (Section 8) Action Agency First-Time Vouchers...... 361-889-3308 ...... www.hacc.org Homebuyer Program 3701 Ayers St...... 361-883-7201 Committed to building and maintaining ...... www.nccaa.tx.org affordable housing for the low to mixed Housing programs and assistance. income residents in our community. Page 48 Housing PUBLIC HOUSING Gregory Housing Authority DEVELOPMENTS ...... 361-643-5014 (in Corpus Christi unless noted 103 Granajo St. otherwise) Ingleside Housing Authority ...... 361-776-7812 Andy Alaniz Gardens I & II 2322 First St...... 361-241-5766 3801 Violet Rd. Kingsville Housing Authority ...... 361-592-3547 La Armada III 1000 W. Corral ...... 361-889-3518 1404 Tompkins Mathis Housing Authority ...... 361-547-3315 Leeward Homes 300 W. Fulton ...... 361-889-3341 2800 Sacky Dr. Odem Housing Authority ...... 361-368-9063 McKenzie I & II 500 Turner ...... 361-241-5766 2842 McKenzie Rd. Robstown Housing Authority ...... 361-387-4525 Navarro Place 625 W. Ave. F ...... 361-889-3329 180 N. 19th St. Sinton Housing Authority ...... 361-364-1901 Parkway Homes I and II 900 Harville Dr...... 361-889-3385 3900 Ramsey Taft Housing Authority ...... 361-528-3000 Ruthmary Price Place 223 Ave. C ...... 361-889-3512 4117 Gollihar Rd. Three Rivers Housing Authority ...... 361-786-2295 Treyway Terrace 209 N. School ...... 361-889-3365 2022 Treyway RESIDENTIAL LIVING (GROUP HOME): Wiggins Homes ...... 361-889-3377 See: NUECES CENTER FOR 2320 Buford MENTAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL Falfurrias Housing Authority DISABILITIES OR COASTAL ...... 361-325-5631 PLAINS FOR LISTING OF 924 S. Gardner “GROUP HOMES” Housing Page 49 SUBSIDIZED HOUSING Lantana Northridge and (LOW INCOME) – BY COUNTY Sourthridge Apartments ...... 361-358-7392 HUD 2200 N. Adams SUBSIDIZED RENTAL PROPERTIES: Poesta Creek ARANSAS COUNTY ...... 361-358-8342 1301 S. Tyler Fifty Oaks Apartments ...... 361- 729-9981 DUVAL COUNTY 501 E. 2nd St.; Rockport C.A.S.A. R.E.A.L. #3 Linden Oak Apartments ...... 361-256-3110 ...... 361-729-1875 100 Cenizo Cir.; Benavides 1201 N. Live Oak St.; Rockport C.A.S.A. R.E.A.L. #4 ...... 361-279-8318 Live Oak Village 1001 S. Tovar St.; San Diego ...... 361-758-6030 2101 W. Wheeler Ave.; Aransas Pass C.A.S.A. R.E.A.L. #5 ...... 361-394-7661 Saltgrass Landing Apartments 700 E. Jeff Cowley; Freer ...... 361-729-3703 1602 S. Church St.; Rockport Chula Vista Apartments ...... 361-279-3808 Sandy Oaks Apartments 201 Springfield Rd.; San Diego ...... 361-758-8117 410 W. Highland Ave.; Aransas Pass East San Diego Housing Ltd...... 361-765-6809 Sea Mist Townhomes 201 Springfield Rd.; San Diego ...... 361-727-9998 2221 FM 3036; Rockport Los Laureles Apartments ...... 361-262-1562 The Palms Apartments 1100 Santa Rosa St.; San Diego ...... 361-758-1160 200 S. Ave. A; Aransas Pass Vaquero Apartments ...... 361-279-2104 BEE COUNTY 305 W. 2nd St.; San Diego (in Beeville unless noted otherwise) JIM WELLS COUNTY Amber Stone Apts. C.A.S.A. R.E.A.L. #1 ...... 361-358-5000 ...... 361-668-4157 210 E. Crocket St. 1300 Wyoming; Alice Emma Fink Villa C.A.S.A. R.E.A.L. #2 ...... 361-358-5865 ...... 361-348-3561 1101 E. Kennedy 325 N.W. 2nd St.; Premont Page 50 Housing Cameron Village LIVE OAK COUNTY ...... 361-664-7100 2555 S. Cameron St.; Alice Live Oak Apartments ...... 361-449-3232 800 W. Ave.; George West Easterling Village ...... 361-664-6141 Live Oak Manor Apartments 1455 Easterling Dr.; Alice ...... 361-786-3733 1870 E. King Dr.; Three Rivers Guadalupe Hacienda ...... 361-664-1780 Lone Oak Manor Apartments 2015 S. Cameron St.; Alice ...... 361-786-4151 7000 Hwy. 72 East; Three Rivers San Diego Creek Apartments NUECES COUNTY ...... 361-664-6141 (in Corpus Christi unless noted otherwise) 1499 Easterling Dr.; Alice 1602 S. Staples Housing KLEBERG COUNTY ...... 210-531-0577 (in Kingsville unless noted otherwise) (for persons with disabilities)

Casa de Paz Apartments American GI Forum Village I and II ...... 361-595-5700 ...... 361-387-4525 1200 W. Corral 1801 Bosquez, Robstown Arrowsmith Apartments Casa Ricardo ...... 361-991-0222 ...... 361-592-3724 5701 Williams 200 W. Yoakum Briarwood Court of Las Palomas ...... 361-991-8081 Apartments 1701 Thames ...... 361-516-0114 600 General Cavazos Ave. Buena Vida Senior Village ...... 361-881-8000 4650 Old Brownsville Rd. Heights at Corral ...... 361-592-0861 Calallen Apartments 1000 W. Corral Ave...... 361-933-2041 14838 Northwest Blvd Los Años de Oro ...... 361-595-7171 Casa De Mañana 1220 W. Kennedy ...... 361-888-4091 4702 Old Brownsville Rd. LULAC Manor Apartments Castle Manor Apartments ...... 361-592-5131 ...... 361-937-6421 1220 N. 17th St. 655 Castle Park Housing Page 51 Costa Tarragona II Jefferine Lytle Estates ...... 361-289-6800 ...... 361-884-3888 2240 N. Padre Island Dr. 509 Old Robstown Rd. (for persons with disabilities) Coastal Haven ...... 361-852-0161 Laguna Apartments 4710 Middlecoff Dr. (for older persons) ...... 361-937-2971 1318 Waldron Rd. Country Estate Apartments ...... 361-241-3658 Lantana Square Apartments 3720 Brookside Dr...... 361-289-5455 5802 Academy Dr. Elliott Grant Homes Apartments ...... 361-884-3828 Lexington Manor 901 N. Alameda ...... 361-852-1962 3126 Ray Ellison Dr. El Paraíso ...... 361-855-1494 LULAC Village Park 1758 Delgado (for older persons) ...... 361-853-2569 1417 Horne Rd. Figueroa Square ...... 361-767-3200 LULAC West Park Apartments ...... 361-387-7222 ...... 361-241-7421 630 Wright St.; Robstown IH-37 10702 Glen Oak Navigation Pointe Apartments ...... 361-937-4051 ...... 361-289-5575 711 Glen Oak 909 S. Navigation Blvd. Gulfway Manor Northside Manor ...... 361-991-0093 ...... 361-883-1622 1750-A Treyway 1401 N. Alameda Hacienda Senior Apartments Nueces County Community ...... 361-882-1088 2625 Greenwood Action Agency Crestbrook Apartments Hampton Port Apartments ...... 361-654-7940 ...... 361-991-2390 3609 Cresbrook 6130 Wooldridge Rd. Non-subsidized. Accepts Housing Choice, TBRA and VASH Vouchers Henry Harbour ...... 361-986-9098 Houston St. Apartments 2421 Cimarron Blvd...... 361-654-7940 Affordable apartments for persons with 3226 Houston St. mobility impairment, traumatic brain injury Non-subsidized. Accepts Housing who qualify for HUD, Section 8 Housing. Choice, TBRA and VASH Vouchers Page 52 Housing Robstown Homes Sea Breeze Senior Apartments ...... 361-883-7201 ...... 361-289-0400 744 W. Avenue B; Robstown 809 Derry Dr. Non-subsidized. Accepts Housing Choice, TBRA and VASH Vouchers. Sea Gulf Villa...... 361-888-4821 416 N. Chaparral (for older persons) Oak Park I (Advanced Housing) Sierra Royal...... 361-767-3200 ...... 361-937-2971 630 Wright St.; Robstown 3700 Oak Park Ave. South Bluff Apartments Oso Bay Apartments (Advanced Housing) ...... 361-991-9043 ...... 361-937-2971 7502 McArdle Rd. 509 S. Carancahua

Palacio Residencial South Pointe Apartments ...... 361-851-9890 ...... 361-986-9287 1757 Gollihar 5925 Curtis Clark Dr. (for older persons/people with disabilities) Woodland Creek ...... 361-241-3530 Palms at Leopard 11641 Leopard St. (for older persons/ ...... 361-883-1622 people with disabilities) 2725 Leopard St. REFUGIO COUNTY The Pointe Apartment Homes (in Refugio unless noted otherwise) ...... 361-992-8872 1901 Rodd Field Rd. Mission Oaks ...... 361-526-4444 Rancho De Luna Apts. 411 Swift St...... 361-767-0088 640 US Hwy. 77; Robstown Refugio Apartments - Refugio Housing Association Riley Gardens, Inc...... 361-526-5933 ...... 361-883-8461 405 Osage St. 5834 Riley Dr. Affordable rental housing community. Refugio Elderly Housing ...... 361-526-4014 Riversquare Apartments 602 W. Commons ...... 361-241-8822 10342 River Run Blvd. SAN PATRICIO COUNTY (in Sinton unless noted otherwise) Samuel Place Apartments ...... 361-851-8031 Casa de Oro 4315 Carroll Ln. (for older persons/ ...... 361-364-1476 people with disabilities and multi-family) 200 Tooter Newlin Housing Page 53 Cottonwood Apartments Catholic Charities Mother ...... 361-528-2804 Teresa Shelter, Inc. 1205 Murray St.; Taft ...... 361-883-7372 Homeless individuals may shower, rest, Country Village Apartments wash clothes, look for work, receive ...... 361-547-9733 counseling and minor health care. Services 1500 Hackberry Ln.; Mathis available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Corpus Christi Hope House/ LULAC Amistad Apartments Gabriel Project...... 361-852-2273 ...... 361-364-4096 Fax...... 361-852-8211 920 Flores ...... www.cchope.org 658 Robinson St. Mariposa Gardens Apartments Provides shelter and assistance to women ...... 361-547-1600 and their dependent children when faced 501 S. Hwy. 359; Mathis with homelessness.

Mathis Apartments Corpus Christi Metro Ministries ...... 361-547-2411 ...... 361-887-0151 500 W. Freeman; Mathis ...... www.ccmetro.org Rainbow House...... 361-887-0670 Portside Villas 906 Leopard St...... 361-776-7900 Emergency shelter and transitional 2706 Hwy 361 E.; Ingleside housing for homeless women and homeless women with children. Sinton West Apartments ...... 361-364-4456 Rustic House...... 361-887-0151 111 S. Chiltipin St. 1919 Leopard St. Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless men who are mentally Windridge Apartments ill, physically disabled, and/or elderly...... 361-364-4815 700 Gordon (for persons with disabilities) Good Samaritan Rescue Mission ...... 361-883-6195 TEMPORARY HOUSING 210 S. Alameda SHELTERS/TRANSITIONAL (in Corpus Christi unless noted Mission 911...... 361-882-0911 otherwise) 911 Park Ave. Serves homeless men only. Accessible Housing Resources, The Salvation Army Inc. (AHRI) ...... 361-884-0331 ...... 361-883-8461 1502 Lipan (single men only) Acessible transitional units for individuals ...... 361-888-6174 with disabilities. 513 Josephine (women and families) Page 54 Information & Referral - Insurance INFORMATION & INSURANCE REFERRAL Health Insurance Information 2-1-1 Texas / United Way and Counseling Program HELPLINE (HICAP) Local affiliate: 24-hour Access (*)...... 2-1-1 Area Agency on Aging/ ...... www.211texas.org Information and referral available 24/7. Coastal Bend Aging and Disability Resource Center (*) dial 2-1-1, select a language, (AAA/ADRC) then choose Option #1 to access information on services available ...... 361-883-3935 in your area...... 800-252-9240 ...... 855-937-2372 Eldercare Locator ...... www.aaacoastalbend.org ...... www.coastalbendadrc.org ...... 800-677-1116 ...... See paid ads on pages 10, 11 & 46 ...... www.eldercare.gov Public service of the U.S. Administration Free information and assistance on on Aging connecting you to services for Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, Long-Term older adults and their families. Care and other health insurance benefits. Health Insurance for Children First Call for Help ...... 361-884-0651 x223 See: MEDICAID .....www.catholiccharities-cc.org/ CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS first-call-connecting-people- resources Health Insurance Premium Catholic Charities program links churches Program Hotline of all denominations, faith-based and non- ...... 800-440-0493 profit organizations in a 12 county area Provides general information on assistance to provide for individual’s unmet needs. with private insurance premiums. Services include transportation, clothing, medical, shelter, food, household items Insurance Information Institute ...... www.iii.org and counseling. Online information about insurance. Health and Human Services Mar Insurance Ombudsman ...... See ad on back cover Toll Free...... 877-787-8999 Texas Relay...... 7-1-1 Office of Inspector General - ...... 800-735-2989 U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Fax...... 888-780-8099 Services (HHS)...... 202-619-1343 For problems or complaints about a ...... 800-447-8477 state health and human service agency or ...... www.oig.hhs.gov program. Works closely with health and Fights waste, fraud, Medicare and human services departments’ leadership, Medicaid abuse, along with over 300 HHS management and program staff. programs. Insurance - Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Page 55 Texas Dept. of Insurance (TDI) Catholic Charities Ministry & Consumer Helpline Life Enrichment for ...... 800-252-3439 the Disabled Program ...... www.tdi.texas.gov ...... 361-884-0651 Processes complaints on insurance ...... www.catholiccharities-cc.org companies and provides information on Living Independently & Productively various insurance issues. Program (LIP). Provides activities that will PROPERTY enhance the skills of persons with IDD National Flood Insurance and other disabilities, as well as help them Program (NFIP) develop strategies that can assist them ...... 800-621-FEMA (3362) to live with independence and dignity ....www.fema.gov/media-library/ assets/documents/154 Coastal Plains Community Managed by FEMA, enables homeowners, Center business owners, and renters to purchase Referral...... 361-777-3991 affordable, federally backed flood insurance. Admin...... 888-819-5312 Encourages communities to adopt and Crisis Hotline...... 800-841-6467 enforce floodplain management regulations...... www.coastalplainsctr.org 200 Marriott Dr.; Portland Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) Provides community services to persons ...... 800-788-8247 with intellectual and developmental ...... www.twia.org disabilities. Programs include Day Provides windstorm and hail insurance Habilitation Services, Texas Home Living coverage to coastal counties denied by (TxHmL), Home and Community-Based other insurance carriers. Processes wind Services (HCS), IDD Respite Care storm certifications and claims. Services, Immediate Care Facilities and. Service Coordination. Serves Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, INTELLECTUAL Live Oak, and San Patricio Counties. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) CLINIC LOCATIONS:

American Association on Alice...... 361-664-9587 Intellectual & Developmental 614 W. Front Disabilities Serves Duval and Jim Wells Counties...... 202-387-1968 ...... www.aaidd.org Beeville...... 361-358-8000 2808 Industrial Loop ARC of Texas Serves Bee and Live Oak Counties. See: ADVOCACY SECTION Falfurrias...... 361-325-9776 Autism 101 W. Potts See: CHILD/INFANT/YOUTH Serves Brooks County. Page 56 Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) - Legal Assistance Civil Rights Kingsville...... 361-592-6481 LEGAL ASSISTANCE/ 1621 E. Corral CIVIL RIGHTS Serves Kenedy and Kleberg Counties. Taft...... 361-528-4516 AARP...... 800-424-3410 201 Roots Ave...... www.aarp.org Serves San Patricio County. Service for members only. Imagine Enterprises Catholic Charities of Corpus ...... 888-437-4213 Christi, Inc...... 361-884-0651 ...... www.imagineenterprises.org www.catholiccharities-cc.org Promotes self-determination, person- 615 Oliver Ct. centered planning and employment. A Immigration and Refuge Services – Self-Determination for Texas Project. Accredited by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization service to assist in the National Down Syndrome Society...... 800-221-4602 preparation of family-based immigration ...... www.ndss.org petitions, adjustment of status, National advocate for the value, employment permits, naturalization and acceptance and inclusion of people with citizenship. Serves all 12 counties within Down Syndrome. the Diocese of Corpus Christi. Nueces Center for Mental Health City of Corpus Christi – Human and Intellectual Disabilities Relations Dept. Intake...... 361-884-9854 ...... 361-826-3190 Crisis Hotline...... 888-767-4493 www.cctexas.com/departments/ ...... www.ncmhid.org human-relations-division 212 S. Staples St...... See paid ad on page 59 Provides services to persons with Free service to individuals who feel intellectual and developmental disabilities they have been discriminated in who are aged 4 years and older in Nueces employment, housing or public business/ County. Services are person centered accommodations. and designed to assist the individual with obtaining and maintaining the skills and Consumer Protection and abilities needed to achieve life goals. Health Division-Texas Attorney Texas Council for Developmental General Office Disabilities ...... 800-621-0508 ...... 800-262-0334 .... https://texasattorneygeneral...... www.tcdd.texas.gov gov/cpd/consumer-protection Helps people with developmental disabilities achieve their potential Dispute Resolution Services for independence, productivity and ...... 361-888-0650 integration into their communities by ...... www.co.nueces.tx.us/drs/ working to develop a comprehensive Mediation service; no legal advice system of service and supports.. provided. Legal Assistance Civil Rights Page 57 Equal Employment Opportunity “No Call List” Commission Texas...... 866-896-6225 ...... 800-669-4000 ...... www.texasnocall.com (TTY)...... 800-669-6820 National...... 888-382-1222 ...... www.eeoc.gov TTY...... 866-290-4236 ...... www.donotcall.gov Fraud Against Seniors-Texas Provides residential or wireless telephone Attorney General Office customers the option to block unwanted ...... 800-621-0508 solicitation calls...... www.texasattorneygeneral.gov Office of Attorney General Free Annual Credit Report ...... 800-252-8011 ...... 877-322-8228 .....www.texasattorneygeneral.gov ...... www.annualcreditreport.com Office of Consumer Affairs for General Service Administration the Texas Dept. of Fraud Hotline ...... 800-424-5210 Family and Protective Services ...... www.gsaig.gov ...... 800-720-7777 ...... www.dfps.state.tx.us Law Office of Carol Bailey ...... See paid ad inside front cover Public Utility Commission ...... 888-782-8477 Lawyer Referral ...... www.puc.state.tx.us ...... 800-252-9690 Regulates the state’s electric and ...... www.texasbar.com telecommunication utilities, and water and Online directory of all Texas attorneys sewer utilities and implements respective by location, practice area, specialty legislation and offers customer assistance certification and more. in resolving consumer complaints. Lawyer Referral Service of South Central Pension Nueces County Rights Project ...... 361-883-3971 ...... 800-443-2528 ...... http://www.lawyerlegion...... www.tlsc.org/pension com/lawyer-referral-directory/ Free legal advice and representation for texas/corpus-christi/ pension participants and beneficiaries. Referral service of the Corpus Christi Serves Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Bar Association to match client’s needs Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. with legal representation. 30 minute consultation fee is $20.00. Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Consumer Rights Legal Hotline for Older Texans ...... 800-458-9858 ...... 800-622-2520 ...... www.hhs.texas.gov ...... www.tlsc.org Accepts complaints about the treatment Free legal advice, self-help publications, of older persons and persons with and referrals to Texans over the age of 60 disabilities, and answers general questions and Texans who receive Medicare. about HHS programs and services.

HUMAN RELATIONS The liaison to the City’s Committee for People with Disabilities (meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 3-5, at City Hall) and the Human Relations Commission (meets 1st Thursday of the month, 5-6, at City Hall).

Corpus Christi’s Human Relations department provides assistance to persons experiencing difﬁculty in obtaining equal opportunity in Employment, Housing, Accessibility, and Places of Public Accommodations (public businesses). Equal Employment Opportunities Fair Housing Opportunities As an authorized EEOC FEPA*, the office investigates Designated as a HUD Fair Housing Agency Program* allegations of discrimination in employment, or office, allegations of housing discrimination are seeking employment, pertaining to the protected investigated under the protected classes of: national classes of: national origin, race, color, sex, religion, origin, race, color, sex, religion, disability, familial age, disability, genetics, or retaliation for participating status or retaliation for participating in a complaint in a complaint for one of the above protected classes. for one of the above protected classes. ADA Compliance and Places of Public Accommodations The office provides technical assistance per the ADA Standards of Accessible Design, and addresses public grievances/concerns pertaining to accessibility barrier impediments and concerns pertaining to denial of public goods and services on the protected basis of: national origin, race, color, sex, religion, age, and disability. City Hall • 1201 Leopard St. • Corpus Christi • (361) 826-3190

*Accredited by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as a Fair Employment Practice Agency (FEPA) and by HUD as a Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) ofﬁce. Page 60 Legal Assistance Civil Rights - Medicaid and Medicare Texas Legislature Online Texas Community Care ...... www.capitol.state.tx.us Eligibility Services (CCES) Administers the Community Care for Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Aged and Disabled Programs, including General Info...... 361-880-5410 both institutional and community based Toll Free...... 888-988-9996 programs...... www.trla.org Offers free legal services to disadvantaged CCES Intake Line – Region 11 ...... 866-670-2424 in civil matters and educates low income Assist individuals to access individuals about their legal rights and community care for aged and responsibilities. Serves Central, South disabled programs, including provider and West Texas. services, Home Delivered Meals, Emergency Response Services, Other Offices: Family Care, Day Activity and Health ...... 361-888-0282 Services. Corpus Christi Courthouse serves Nueces County. Texas Medicaid Helpline ...... 361-880-5420 ...... 800-335-8957 Corpus Christi Pueblo serves Brooks, Provides information on services covered Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy and Kleberg through the Medicaid program. Counties...... 361-364-1133 MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY Sinton Office serves Aransas, Bee, OFFICES: Live Oak, McMullen, and San Patricio Medicaid-eligible individuals receive Counties. services through State programs; once they are determined eligible through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS). MEDICAID AND MEDICARE Bee County ...... 361-358-9790 MEDICAID 1800 S. Washington; Beeville To apply for Medicaid services or Brooks County ...... 361-325-5621 have questions regarding long-term 1200 E. Hwy. 285; Falfurrias services and supports (for qualified individuals) call: Jim Wells County (MEPD)...... 361-660-2233 24-hour Access (*)...... 2-1-1 408 N. Flournoy; Alice ...... 877-541-7905 ...... www.yourtexasbenefits.com Kleberg County (*) Dial 2-1-1, select a language, ...... 361-592-9351 then select Option #2. 1413 E. Corral; Kingsville Medicaid and Medicare Page 61 Nueces County STAR+PLUS Waiver (MEPD)...... 361-878-7792 Integrates the delivery of acute and long 4410 Dillon Ln.; Corpus Christi term services and supports for older persons and people with disabilities (MEPD)...... 361-878-3342 5155 Flynn Pkwy.; Corpus Christi who receive Medicaid SSI in the Nueces Service Delivery Area. An array of in- Robstown...... 361-387-6571 home services that are available in the 429 E. Main St. traditional CBA program are provided by participating health plans. San Patricio County Aransas Pass....361-758-7631 Nueces STAR+PLUS Service 524 S. Commercial Areas: Sinton...... 361-364-1240 Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Calhoun, Goliad, 1115 E. Sinton Jim Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio and MEDICAID MANAGED CARE Victoria Counties. PROGRAMS Nueces Service Area MCOs - Medicaid Managed Care Helpline Enrollment Broker ...... 866-566-8989 Advocacy available to help access MAXIMUS, Inc. health care services for persons who ...... 361-964-2777 are already on Medicaid through Star, STAR, STAR+PLUS and Texas Health Star+Plus, or Star Health. Helpline Steps enrollment broker assists services include assistanceHealth. individuals with enrollment in the Helpline services include assistance for MCO of their choice. persons who are in a nursing facility, Medicaid/ Medicare recipients, changes to United Health Care health plan or doctor, accessing services, ...... 888-887-9003 and billing issues for managed care plans. Ombudsman - Managed Care Medical Plan Choices and Assistance Team Services Helpline STAR Link Advocate Maximus...... 800-964-2777 ...... 866-566-8989 ...... https://hhs.texas. STAR+PLUS Waiver Serves as a central point of assistance Integrates the delivery of acute and long in identifying appropriate programs or term services and supports for older department for specific problems and/or persons and people with disabilities complaints. who receive Medicaid SSI in the Nueces Service Delivery Area. An array of in- home services that are available in the traditional CBA program are provided by participating health plans. Page 62 Medicaid and Medicare Personal Care Services (PCS) Community Living Assistance ...... 888-276-0702 and Support Services (CLASS) Assist Texas Medicaid clients from birth Interest List...... 877-438-5658 through 20 years who have physical, For individuals of any age with related cognitive or behavioral limitations conditions occurring prior to age 22. related to a disability, or chronic health condition that inhibits the client’s ability Deaf/Blind/Multiple Disability to accomplish ADLs, IADLs, or health- (DB/MD) Interest List...... 877-438-5658 related functions. For individuals of any age with deaf STAR/STAR+PLUS or blindness and one or more other Helpline...... 800-964-2777 disabilities that impair independent TDD...... 800-267-5088 functioning. STAR+PLUS Support Unit Home and Community Based (HHSC)...... 361-878-3235 Services (HCS) For transfers into or out of STAR+PLUS ...... 361-886-6936 Serves individuals of any age with ID-DD Individuals receiving BOTH (IQ below 70) or related condition with Medicaid SSI and Medicare: an IQ below 75. a) Long Term Services and Support Medically Dependent Children Services will be provided through Program (MDCP) STAR+PLUS Interest List...... 877-438-5658 b) Acute Care is provided by Medicare Serves individuals under 21 who meet the medical necessity for nursing home facility admission, and who live at home. Texas Health Steps (THSteps) ...... 877-847-8377 Title XIX Medicaid program administered Texas Home Living (TxHmL) ...... 361-886-6936 by HHSC and Texas and treatment for Serves individuals of any age with IDD or children under 21; part of THSteps that a related condition who live in their own provide any medically necessary health home or their family’s home. care services. Medicaid Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) that provides health MEDICARE screening, diagnosis Health insurance for people aged 65+, MEDICAID WAIVER under 65 with certain disabilities, and PROGRAMS persons of any age with End-Stage Renal Community and home-based long term Disease or a kidney transplant. To be services and support are provided eligible for premium-free Part A, a person to individuals who would qualify for or their spouse have worked and paid admissions to a nursing facility or an ICF/ into Medicare taxes for at least 10 years. MR. The following Medicaid programs are For Medicare beneficiaries, the “waived off” of institutional entitlements STAR+PLUS Program does not affect to prevent and avoid institutionalization. your Medicare Health Benefits. Medicaid and Medicare - Mental Health/Mental Illness Page 63 Beneficiary Hotline Medicare/Medigap Hotline for ...... 800-725-9216 Complaints...... 800-633-4227 ...... www.tmf.org ...... www.medicare.gov Medicare (Part A/Part B/Part D) Quality of Care Complaints/ ...... 800-633-4227 Appeals – Texas TTY...... 877-486-2048 ...... 844-430-9504 ...... www.medicare.gov ...... www.keproqio.com/ Medicare Advantage Plans Railroad Retirement Board (Part C)...... 800-633-4227 (RRB)...... 512-438-3011 TTY...... 877-486-2048 ...... 800-252-9240 ...... www.medicare.gov ...... https://secure.rrb.gov Provides assistance with lost RRB CMS Questions/Complaints Medicare card, address change, and ...... 214-767-6423 enrolling into Medicare. Railroad ...... 800-633-4227 Retirement beneficiaries only...... www.cms.gov Complaints for Fraud & Abuse ...... 800-436-6184 ...... www.oig.hhs.gov MENTAL HEALTH / ...... [email protected] MENTAL ILLNESS Customer Services Center ...... 800-633-4227 Coastal Plains Community TTY...... 877-486-2048 Center Crisis Hotline...... 800-841-6467 Insurance Claims/Appeals ...... www.coastalplainsctr.org ...... www.medicare.gov 200 Mariott Dr., Portland, TX. Provides ...... 800-633-4227 community services to persons with TTY...... 877-486-2048 intellectual and developmental disabilities. Information and status of pending claims. Programs include Day Habilitation Services, Texas Home Living (TxHmL), Medicare Improvements for Home and Community-Based Services Patients and Provider Act (HCS), IDD Respite Care Services, (MIPPA) Immediate Care Facilities and Service ...... See page 46 for more info Coordination. Medicare Savings Program Clinic Locations: (QMB, SLMB and QI-1 Benefits) 24-hour Access (*)...... 2-1-1 Alice...... 361-664-9587 ...... 877-541-7905 614 W. Front ...... www.yourtexasbenefits.com Serves Duval and Jim Wells Counties. For low income individuals. (*) Dial Aransas Pass...... 361-226-3022 2-1-1, pick a language, then 1010 Commercial select Option #2. Serves San Patricio County. Page 64 Mental Health/Mental Illness Beeville...... 361-358-8000 Mental Health America of TX 2808 Industrial Loop ...... 512-454-3706 Serves Bee and Live Oak Counties...... www.mhatexas.org Falfurrias...... 361-325-3673 NAMI of Corpus Christi – National 101 W. Potts Alliance on Mental Illness Serves Brooks County...... 281-300-3837 ...... 361-452-4227 Freer...... 361-244-8782 ...... www.namitexas.org/ngcc/ 101 N. Main ...... See paid ad on page 65 Serves Duval County. Support group for families of persons with Kingsville...... 361-592-6481 mental illness, educational programs, and 1621 E. Corral printed materials on mental disorders. Serves Kenedy and Kleberg Counties. Northwest Regional Hospital Rockport...... 361-727-0988 ...... 361-767-4300 620 E. Concho Providing both inpatient and outpatient Serves Aransas County. care, specialized care, geriatric unit, and psychiatric evaluation. Taft...... 361-528-4516 201 Roots Ave. Nueces Center for Mental Health Serves San Patricio County. and Intellectual Disabilities Intake Three Rivers...... 361-786-2626 ...... 361-886-6970 105 E. Thornton Crisis Hotline...... 888-767-4493 ...... www.ncmhid.org Serves Live Oak County...... See paid ad on page 66 Consumer Rights for Mental 1546 S. Brownlee Blvd.; Corpus Christi Health Services Adult Mental Health Services for in ...... 800-252-8154 individuals aged 18 years and up in Voice...... 800-735-2988 Nueces County. Programs include: Intake/ TTY...... 800-735-2989 Assessment/Referral, Crisis Hotline/ Crisis ...... www.dshs.state.tx.us/ Services, Mobile Crisis Outreach Team mhsa-rights/ (MCOT), Crisis Respite Services, Routine Assist consumers seeking rights, services, Case Management, Rehabilitative Case or file a complaint. Management, Medication Clinic, Assertive Rehabilitation Treatment (ART), Continuity Depression and of Care, Project Home, Inpatient Psychiatric Bipolar Support Alliance Services, and Projects for Assistance in ...... 800-826-3632 Transition from Homelessness (PATH)...... www.dbsalliance.org Robstown Outpatient Clinic Intellectual/Developmental ...... 361-387-1445 Disabilities (IDD) 1038 Texas Yes; Robstown Services includes: Assessment, Case See: INTELLECTUAL/ Management, Psychiatric Services, DEVELOPMENTAL Medication Services, Counseling, and DISABILITIES (IDD) Rehabilitation Services. Mental Health/Mental Illness - Nursing Homes/Services by County Page 65 Rio Grande State Center/ Coastal Bend Long-Term Care Outpatient Clinic Ombudsman Program ...... 956-364-8000 ...... 361-883-3935 ...... www.dshs.state.tx.us/ ...... 800-817-5743 mhhospitals/ ...... www.aaacoastalbend.org Offers outpatient medical healthcare, ...... See paid ad on page 66 inpatient mental health services, and Specially trained staff and volunteers long-term services for individuals with advocate for quality of life and care of intellectual and developmental disabilities. nursing home and assisted-living facility residents. U.S. Dept. of HHS/Substance Abuse and Mental Health BEE COUNTY Services Administration (in Beeville unless noted otherwise) ...... 877-726-4727 TDD...... 800-487-4889 Hacienda Oaks at Beeville ...... www.samhsa.gov ...... 361-358-5612 ...... See paid ad on page 66 4713 Bus. Hwy. 181 No. NURSING HOMES / SERVICES BY COUNTY

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Area Agency on Aging/Coastal Know someone with a mental Bend Aging & Disability health condition? Resource Center Need help? ...... 361-883-3935 We offer no-cost programs for people affected ...... 800-252-9240 by mental illness and their families, as well as education and training for schools, workplaces ...... 855-937-2372 and faith communities. NAMI Greater Corpus Christi is a vital resource for individuals and NUECES COUNTY families when they need a place to turn. (In Corpus Christi, unless noted otherwise) • Individual & Family Support Groups • Mental Health Education Classes Alameda Oaks Nursing Center • Monthly Speaker Events and Outreach ...... 361-882-2711 www.namigcc.org ...... See paid ad on page 67 281-300-3837 ♦ 361-452-4227 1101 S. Alameda St. [email protected] Find Help. Find Hope.

Wooldridge Place Nursing NIMH Connect with Outreach Partner Center...... 361-991-9633 US! National Institute for ...... See paid ad on page 66 of Mental Health Texas (South/West) 7352 Wooldridge Rd. Outreach Partner Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County IS NOW...

The Ombudsman Program of the Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend is looking for volunteers to advocate for people who live in local nursing homes WWW.NCMHID.ORG and assisted living facilities. A Certified Volunteer Ombudsman promotes quality care and ensures We Serve Services individual rights are protected. Our goal is to help older Texans enjoy the highest quality of life possible, ● Adults ● Medication Management and Certified Volunteer Ombudsmen can make a ● Children ● Crisis Respite significant contribution to the lives of long-term care ● People with Intellectual ● Case Management residents. Free training is provided. Disabilities ● Skills Training ● Employment and Housing Couples and friends who want to team up to volunteer ● Homeless Individuals are welcome. Please join other caring citizens in Supports your community and become a Certified Volunteer ● Veteran Support Ombudsman. For information, Call (361) 883-3935 or 1 (800) 252-2412. 24hr Psychiatric Crisis Hotline 1-888-767-4493 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/Disability Employer

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70043 Page 68 Prescription Expense Assistance PRESCRIPTION EXPENSE Corpus Christi Metro Ministries ASSISTANCE ...... 361-887-0151 ...... www.ccmetro.org 1919 Leopard St. Aransas Council on Aging (Gabbard Health Room) ...... 361-729-5352 Provides prescriptions when funds are ...... www.Aransascounty.org/ available for those seen by a Gabbard councilaging Health Room Doctor and who qualify 912 S. Church; Rockport for help. Medical care provided Tuesday Assists older persons 60+ to obtain free through Thursday by appointment only or reduced price medications. when doctors are available. Aransas Pass Corpus Christi First United First Baptist Church Methodist Church-Rx ...... 361-758-3066 Assistance Assist clients to obtain free or reduced ...... 361-884-0391 x310 prescriptions when funds are available. 900 S. Shoreline Blvd. 1st Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday -Thursday 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Telephone assistance to clients to obtain Community Action Corporation free or reduced-price medications. of South Texas - Community Proof of income and medication or Health Clinics (Sliding scale fee for health care and prescriptions are required. prescriptions.) Kleberg County Indigent Clinic Locations: Program Department ...... 361-595-8569 Alice...... 361-664-1417 Prescription drug assistance for indigent 700 Flournoy, Ste. 2A older persons and families in Kleberg County. Beeville...... 361-362-0307 301 S. Hilliside Medicare Extra Help Benavides...... 361-256-3663 (Social Security) 115 W. Main St...... 800-772-1213 TTY...... 800-325-0778 Benavides...... 361-256-3663 ...... www.ssa.gov/medicare/ 115 W. Main St. prescriptionhelp/ Falfurrias...... 361-325-9404 For those who have limited income and 1302 S. St. Marys St. resources (based on income/resource guidelines). Kingsville...... 361-592-3237 415 S. 6th St. Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Mathis...... 361-547-4121 315 S. Duval St. General...... 800-MEDICARE ...... 800-633-4227 Sinton...... 361-364-4486 TTY...... 887-486-2048 621 E. Sinton St...... www.medicare.gov Prescription Expense Assistance Page 69 State Health Insurance Program Sinton First United Methodist (SHIP)...... 800-252-9240 Church...... 361-364-2824 .....www.medicare.gov/Contacts/ Assists with free or reduced cost State-specific SHIP websites with medications. 1st and 3rd Tuesday 1:00 information about local, personalized p.m. – 4:00 p.m. counseling and assistance to people with St. Pius X Catholic Church Medicare and their families. (Medication Assistance Program Open Arms and Thankful Heart – M.A.P)...... 361-906-2529 (OATH)...... 361-343-6221 ...... www.stpiusxcc.org/77 Pharmaceutical assistance program for 5620 Gollihar Rd. uninsured Texans. Fees based on ability to pay. Community Center #1 Offices in Alice, Beeville, and George West. Assistance with free or low cost medications through special programs Nueces County Hospital District offered by drug companies. Open Indigent Program Tuesdays from 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and ...... 361-902-4855 Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m...... nchdcc.org/apply.cfm Health care assistance to low income Texas A&M Health Science individuals of Nueces County only. Center - Coastal Bend Health Education Center Nueces County Prescription ...... 866-524-1408 Program - Coast2Coast Rx Card ...... https://cbhec.tamhsc.edu/ ...... www.coast2coastrx.com medication-assistance/ Free prescription discount card provided Community health workers can connect by Nueces County. Cardholders save on uninsured, underinsured, or those with high both brand names and generic drugs. All co-pays to assistance for most maintenance family members can use card for up to medications, or prescription medications 55% savings discount. Cards available at for chronic or long-term conditions. Nueces County Courthouse. Corpus Christi Partnership for Amistad Community Health Center...... 361-886-3014 Prescription Assistance 1533 S. Brownlee St...... 888-477-2669 www.pparx.org/prescription_ Hector P. Garcia Memorial assistance_programs Family Health Center Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association ...... 361-902-4230 publishes a directory of indigent programs 2606 Hospital Blvd. for those who cannot afford medications. Falfurrias Blumer Building Rockport First United ...... 361-667-3350 Methodist Church - Rx 217 East Miller St. Assistance...... 361-729-1666 Kingsville 801 E. Main St. Kleberg County Courthouse Phone calls accepted only on Mondays ...... 361-592-3590 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 700 E. Kleberg Ave. Page 70 Prescription Expense Assistance - Protective Services Together Rx Access Card CASA of the Coastal Bend ...... 800-444-4106 ...... 361-884-2272 ...... www.togetherrxaccess.com ...... www.coastalbendcasa.org Savings on brand-name and generic prescriptions. Nueces County Attorney’s Office ...... 361-888-0391 U. S. Dept of Veterans Affairs Guidance and assistance for anyone in a - Corpus Christi VA Outpatient family violence situation in applying for a Clinic protective order. No cost to applicants...... 361-806-5600 ...... 855-864-0516 Texas Department. of Family TeleMed (refills).....800-209-7377 and Protective Services Report ...www.texasvalley.va.gov/index.asp by phone or online 5823 Old Brownsville Rd.; Corpus Christi 24/7/365 ...... 800-252-5400 ...... www.txabusehotline.org NOTE: Agency Website Many pharmacies offer generic drugs ...... www.dfps.state.tx.us at special discounts. Call your local Adult/Child Protective Services are pharmacy for more information. authorized to investigate allegations of abuse, neglect and/or financial exploitation of children, older adults or persons with disabilities, and to put services in place to alleviate the abuse and prevent it from PROTECTIVE SERVICES happening again. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Texas Health and Human Provide trained and qualified community Services - Consumer Rights volunteers who advocate for the best and Services interests of children before the court as ...... 800-458-9858 a result of abuse or neglect. Email [email protected] Brush Country CASA ...... 361-595-7233 The Purple Door ...... http://brushcountrycasa.org/wp1/ ...... 361-881-8888 CASA of Bee, Live Oak & ...... 800-580-4878 ...... www.thepurpledoortx.org McMullen Counties Safe shelter for abused women and their ...... 361-542-4407 children. Counseling and support groups CASA of the Coastal Bend for residential and non¬residential adult ...... 361-884-2272 and child victims of family violence, and ...... www.coastalbendcasa.org sexual assault services. Recreation Page 71 RECREATION SUMMER POOLS

Arthritis Foundation South Greenwood Pool Texas Chapter ...... 361-826-1729 ...... 713-942-9063 ...... www.arthritis.org HEB Pool...... 361-826-1724 Information and referral agency for Oso Pool...... 361-826-1727 persons with arthritis, offering support groups, self help courses, aquatic programs West Guth Pool.361-826-1723 and a P.A.C.E. (People with Arthritis Can Exercise) program. RECREATION CENTERS Camp Aranzazu Ben Garza Gym ...... 361-727-0800 ...... www.camparanzazu.org ...... 361-884-2194 Dedicated to enriching the lives of Coles...... 361-884-9552 children and adults with chronic illnesses and disabilities by providing unique Corpus Christi Gym camping, environmental studies, and ...... 361-826-1726 retreat experiences to groups with special needs. Joe Garza...... 361-826-4080 Lindale...... 361-826-3449 Challenge Baseball ...... [email protected] Oak Park...... 361-826-3481 For children with disabilities. Oso...... 361-826-3110 Children’s Association for Maximum Potential TENNIS ...... 210-671-5411 ...... www.campcamp.org HEB Tennis Center Camp for autistic children and their ...... 361-882-6013 families. Al Kruse Tennis Center CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI PARKS AND RECREATION ...... 361-883-6942 ...... 361-826-7529 ...... www.ccparkandrec.com Corpus Christi Senior ...... See paid ad on page73 Softball Association Call for current classes, programs and Contact Forrest Voelkel location...... 361-852-0513 60+ league plays on Mondays, 55+ league AQUATICS plays on Tuesdays, 50+ league plays on Wednesdays and 65+ league plays on Collier Pool...... 361-826-1720 Thursdays. Games are played at Kiwanis Natatorium...... 361-826-1728 Field. Page 72 Recreation Miracle League of Corpus Christi U.S. Youth Soccer (MLCC) ...... 800-476-2237 ...... 361-882-1741 ...... www.youthsoccer.org ...... www.miracleleagueof Non-profit educational organization to corpuschristi.org foster the physical, mental, emotional Non-profit organization that provides growth and development of America’s opportunities for children ages 5 to 17 youth through soccer. and adults 18 and up with mental and/or physical disabilities to play sports. MLCC YMCA also offers additional seasonal programs, ...... 361-882-1741 such as adaptive Zumba and summer Wellness programs for the entire family. camp. For more information, please visit Older adult activities include water our website. exercise classes, fitness evaluations, aerobic fitness classes and personalized myTeam Triumph exercise programs...... 361-834-6545 ...... www.mtt-wingsoftexas.org YWCA - Y Wellness ...... See paid ad on this page ...... 361-857-5661 x 101 myTeam Triumph is an athletic ride along For those 50+ the fee is $30-single, program created for children, teens, $45-couple. Silver Sneakers, Silver Fit. adults and veterans with disabilities who would normally not be able to experience endurance events such as triathlons or road races.

Special Olympics Texas ...... 361-857-5679 Year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with IDD, building self-esteem and training for life.

Surfrider Foundation .... www.surfridercoastalbend.org Non-profit environmental organization that coordinates annual Leo Garza Surf Camp for Persons with Disabilities and Surf Camp for the Blind.

Texas Elks Children’s Services Summer Camp ...... 830-875-2425 ...... www.texaselks.org Annual summer camp offered for children with disabilities.

Page 74 Respite Services RESPITE SERVICES Respite care is short-term, temporary care designed to help caregivers who are responsible for the primary care of a loved one. Respite care is available to caregivers of people who are unable to care for themselves because of their physical or medical condition or age. For More Information: ...... 361-883-3935 ...... 855-937-2372 ...... www.aaacoastalbend.org ...... www.coastalbendadrc.org ...... See paid ads on pages 11 & 12

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Activities vary at each center, and focus JIM WELLS COUNTY around nutritionally balanced meals. Some centers in the rural areas may offer only Alice Senior Center noontime meals and limited activities...... 361-701-5161 600 E. Front.; Alice ARANSAS COUNTY Community Action Corporation Aransas County Council on of South Texas (CACOST) Aging...... 361-729-5352 912 S. Church St.; Rockport Home Delivered Meals ...... 361-664-0099 BEE COUNTY Home Delivered Meals Beeville Senior Center ...... 361-348-3766 ...... 361-542-4596 109 W. Main St., (Premont only) 301 W. Corpus Christi St.; Beeville Orange Grove Senior Service Pettus Community Center Center...... 361-384-9522 ...... 361-375-2119 116 Eugenia; Orange Grove 700 E. Main St.; Pettus Sandia Senior Center BROOKS COUNTY ...... 361-547-3837 12111 N. Hwy. 359; Sandia Alaniz Senior Center ...... 361-325-9052 KENEDY / KLEBERG COUNTIES 500 W. Travis; Falfurrias Kleberg County Human Services DUVAL COUNTY ...... 361-595-8572 1109 E. Santa Gertrudis; Kingsville Benavides Civic Center ...... 361-256-3953 Ricardo Senior Center 131 W. Main; Benavides ...... 361-595-8572 N. Nix St.; Ricardo Concepción Civic Center ...... 361-539-4377 Riviera Senior Center FM 716; Concepción ...... 361-296-3351 103 N. 7th St.; Riviera Freer Civic Center ...... 361-394-7382 LIVE OAK COUNTY 608 East Carolyn; Freer Live Oak Senior Center Realitos Civic Center ...... 361-786-3820 ...... 361-527-4091 102 N. Harborth; Three Rivers Hwy. 359 E.; Realitos Home delivered and Senior Center meals Senior Centers by County Page 77 NUECES COUNTY Driscoll Senior Center (in Corpus Christi, unless noted otherwise) ...... 361-767-9799 200 E. 6th St.; Driscoll City of Corpus Christi Nueces County Bishop Senior Centers...... 361-826-3150 Community Center Home Delivered Meals ...... 361-584-3755 ...... 361-826-4120 102 W. Joyce; Bishop ...... www.cctexas.com ...... See paid ad on page 73 Nueces County Community Senior Center meals, information & Center...... 361-387-6396 assistance, other wellness and recreational 415 Mainer Rd.; Robstown activities for older persons. Port Aransas City Hall Broadmoor...... 361-826-3138 ...... 361-749-4111 1651 Tarlton St. Home Delivered meals only REFUGIO COUNTY Ethel Eyerly...... 361-826-2330 654 Graham Home Delivered Meals ...... 361-526-5579 Garden...... 361-826-2345 5325 Greely Williamson Senior Center ...... 361-526-2824 Greenwood...... 361-826-1368 414 N. Alamo; Refugio 4040 Greenwood SAN PATRICIO COUNTY Lindale...... 361-826-2340 3135 Swantner Home Delivered Meals ...... 361-758-6128 Northwest...... 361-826-2320 9725 Up River Rd. Gregorio Martinez Senior Center ...... 361-547-6232 Oveal Williams...... 361-826-2305 123 E. Laredo St.; Mathis 1414 Martin Luther King Ingleside Senior Center Zavala...... 361-826-3099 ...... 361-776-2605 ...... See paid ad on page 75 2850 S. Main; Ingleside 510 Osage MacSwain Senior Center ...... 361-758-6313 NUECES COUNTY (RURAL) 250 S. 13th St.; Aransas Pass Agua Dulce Senior Center Odem Senior Center ...... 361-998-2208 ...... 361-368-3178 1513 2nd St.; Agua Dulce 700 Cook St.; Odem Banquete Senior Center Portland Senior Center ...... 361-387-5665 ...... 361-643-9431 Hwy 44 & 4359 4th St.; Banquete 601 Wildcat; Portland Page 78 Senior Services - Social Security - Substance Abuse Information SENIOR SERVICES Texas Dept. of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) See: AGING SERVICES – Disability Determination Services...... 512-437-8000 ...... 800-628-5115 ...... www.dars.state.tx.us SOCIAL SECURITY Disability determination for Texans after they applied with Social Security for Catholic Charities of Corpus either SSDI or SSI. Christi, Inc. - Representative Payee Program ...... 361-884-0651 ...... www.catholiccharities-cc.org SUBSTANCE ABUSE Representative payee services for eligible INFORMATION individuals within the community. Social Security Administration Alcoholics Anonymous (SSA)...... 800-772-1213 ...... 361-992-8911 TTY...... 800-325-0778 ...... 866-672-7029 ...... www.ssa.gov ...... www.cbiaa.org Apply for Retirement, Survivors, Disability An international fellowship of people and Medicare benefits, apply for a new who have had a drinking problem. or replacement Social Security number. A nonprofessional, self-supporting, Visit website for online benefits, file an multiracial, apolitical,and available almost appeal, estimate your retirement, sign up everywhere. Call for local information for direct deposit, change address and/or and meetings. phone number, check the status of online application, request for Social Security Al-Anon National statement, 1099 or Benefit Verification letter...... 888-425-2666 Supplemental Security Income ...... www.texas-al-anon.org (SSI)...... 800-772-1213 A fellowship of people who have been ...... www.socialsecurity.gov/ affected by the alcohol abuse of a loved disabilityssi/ one. Call for local information and SSI is a program for children and adults with meetings. disabilities and for individuals aged 65+. Eligibility is based on income and resources. Charlie’s Place Local Offices: ...... 361-826-5350 24 Hour Hotline.....361-883-8109 Alice...... 888-388-8744 ...... 877-267-8110 1000 Medical Center Blvd...... www.charliesplaceonline.org Corpus Christi Complete continuum of care, which ...... 866-613-2765 includes medical detoxification, residential ...... 866-613-2859 and outpatient programs for adults 3801 S. Port. aged 18+. Substance Abuse Information - Support Groups Page 79 The Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse ...... 361-854-9199 ...... www.coada-cb.org Continuum of care in the prevention, Around The intervention and outpatient treatment of the disease of alcoholism and other drug Coastal Bend abuse for youth and adults.

Palmer Drug Abuse Program ...... 361-887-8900 ...... 361-446-5309 ...... www.pdadpcc.org Substance abuse services for youths aged between 12-17 preventive program for youth 5-12 yrs, younger support group services and older group 18+. Coordinates family support group. Serving nine county area including: Corpus Christi, Kingsville, and Alice.

Salud Project Offender Reentry Program ...... 361-882-9979 SUPPORT GROUPS ...... www.stsars.org/services. html#salud ALS Association - Texas Chapter Program will offer sustainable and ...... 210-733-5204 reentry services to adult men and women ...... www.alstexas.org currently incarcerated, and in need of 3321 Cimarron Blvd. substance abuse or co-occurring mental Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS – health/substance abuse services. Services Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Monthly Support include case management, outpatient, Group at Galilean Lutheran Church. A counseling (individual/group), recovery Family Support group to educate and support services and HIV testing. connect with other families. American Cancer Society South Texas Substance Abuse Corpus Christi...... 361-857-0134 Recovery Services ...... 877-227-1618 ...... 361-882-9979 ...... www.cancer.org ...... http://stsars.org/index.html 210 S. Carancahua Ste. 301 Offers variety of programs to address Support groups, 24/7 access to the the outpatient substance abuse needs latest cancer information and resources, of individuals residing in the Coastal referrals for financial assistance; for Bend area. patients and their families. Page 80 Support Groups American Diabetes Association Corpus Christi Vet Center Support Group ...... 361-854-9961 ...... 361-850-8778 4646 Corona, Ste. 250 ...... 888-342-2383 Various support groups available for ...... www.diabetes.org Veterans already receiving services with the Vet Center. All services are free and Anger-Insight Resolution are strictly confidential...... 361-242-2121 ..... www.angerinsightresolution.org Family Caregiver Support Group- Learning to communicate anger, deal with Area Agency on Aging rage, family violence issues and individual ………………………361-883-3935 support groups for men and women...... www.aaacoastalbend.org TLC from people who understand your Christus Spohn Support Groups situation, learn coping mechanisms, information about resources to support Breast Cancer Support Group your caregiving journey ...... 361-985-5600 ...... 800-582-7327 Grandparent Support Group 1415 Santa Fe Provides support and education for Education for anyone who has grandparents taking on bigger roles in experienced breast cancer. Pre- raising their grandchildren. registration required. OIF/OEF Support Group Aimed for Veterans of Operation Iraqi Stroke and Brain Injury Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. Support Group ...... 361-881-3000 x14415 Spouse Support Group 600 Elizabeth Intended for spouses of Veterans Educational topics for people who looking for support, tools, and have survived a stroke and/or brain education. injury and their family members, Yoga Group caregivers and the community. Uses yoga for therapeutic benefit of stress relief and to decrease Coastal Bend Parkinson’s dissociation. Support Group ...... 361-960-9597 Diabetes Support Group and ...... 361-815-1451 Family Night Monthly support group for families and ...... 361-561-8584 caregivers are caring for a loved one with ...... www.cbhec.tamhsc.edu/ Parkinson’s. 3rd Saturday at 10:00 a.m. diabetes-education 209 N. Water St. Corpus Christi Stroke Club Once a month support group for ...... 361-761-5017 participants of “Controlling Your Diabetes Support group for families, caregivers, Class” for follow-up lab work, continuing and persons who have survived strokes. education, motivation and support. Support Groups - Tax Aid Information Page 81 Face to Face (Alzheimer’s NAMI Family Support Group Educational & Support Program) A support group evening for family members of individuals living with See: ALZHEIMER’S mental illness. DISEASE AND Every 1st and 3rd Fridays RELATED DEMENTIAS 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Homicide Survivors Support 5833 Williams Dr. Group First Christian Church Corpus Christi ...... 361-937-4962 3401 Santa Fe San Patricio County Diabetes Offers emotional support and educational Support Group guidance of the judicial system. San Patricio County Fairgrounds Civic Center. 219 W. 5th St.; Sinton Lean On Me...... 361-694-5763 Bereavement Support Group to help children (aged 6+) and families. TAX AID INFORMATION NAMI of Greater Corpus Christi- National Alliance for AARP TAX-AIDE & AARP the Mentally Ill Tax Aide Site Info ...... 281-300-3837 ...... 888-227-7669 ...... 361-452-4227 ...... www.aarp.org/money/taxes/ ...... See paid ad on page 65 aarp_taxaide Support group for families of persons with Available free to taxpayers with low to mental illness, educational programs, and moderate income, with special attention printed materials on mental disorders. to those 60+.

NAMI Connection Peer Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Support Group ...... 800-829-1040 Federal Tax Forms Every 2nd and 4th Thursdays ...... 800-829-3676 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Automated Refund Info Line Family Counseling Services ...... 800-829-4477 3833 S. Staples St, Room 218 TTY...... 800-829-4059 Corpus Christi ...... www.irs.gov Every 1st and 3rd Fridays Office of Taxpayer Advocate 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m...... 877-777-4778 Satellite Youth Activities Center TTY...... 800-829-4059 ...... www.irs.gov Our Lady of Perpetual Help Assists taxpayers with problems or 5833 Williams Dr economic hardship not resolved through Corpus Christi normal IRS channels. Page 82 Tax Aid Information - Transportation Tax Property Tax Assistance Coastal Bend Center for Division of Texas Controllers Independent Living - Mobility Office...... 800-252-9121 Options Project ...... www.comptroller.texas.gov/ ...... 361-883-8461 taxinfo/proptax ...... 877-988-1999 ...... www.cbcil.org State Tax Exemptions for People Transportation is provided through with Disabilities (96.273) purchase of services from private and/ ...... 888-334-4112 or public transportation providers for ...... www.comptroller.texas.gov/ individuals with disabilities and seniors taxinfo/taxpubs/index.html needing gap-filling trips. Specific guidelines on items and services exempt from State Sales and Use Tax for Corpus Christi Metropolitan people with disabilities. Planning Organization ...... 361-884-0687 Texas State Comptroller of ...... www.corpuschristimpo.org Public Accounts A multi-modal transportation planning ...... 888-334-4112 agency for Nueces and San Patricio ...... www.comptroller.texas.gov Counties. Feonix Mobility Rising Volunteer Income Tax ...... 361-504-0040 Assistance (VITA) Program ...... see paid ad on page 83 ...... 800-906-9887 Site Locations...... 2-1-1 Kleberg County Human Services Press language option, then – Paisano Express option #1 ...... 361-595-8572 ..www.irs.gov/individuals/Free- Call for scheduling. Rural transit provider Tax-Return-Preparation-for- in Kleberg County. You-by-Volunteers Free tax help to people who make Medical (Medicaid) $54,000 or less and need assistance in Transportation Program preparing tax returns...... 877-633-8747 Medical care transportation for people receiving Medicaid. 48 hr. notice required.

TRANSPORTATION Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) American Cancer Society Provides public transportation services in ...... 361-857-0136 Nueces and San Patricio Counties which To schedule a ride...800-227-2345 include cities of Agua Dulce, Banquete, ...... www.cancer.org Bishop, Corpus Christi, Driscoll, Gregory, Provides free rides for cancer patients Port Aransas and Robstown. CCRTA needing assistance with medical provides B-Line Paratransit, van pools, appointments. commuter and seasonal services. Transportation Page 83 CCRTA Customer Service Center ...... 361-883-2287 ...... 855-834-2287 ...... www.ccrta.org Provides bus route information, bus pass purchases, lost items, B-Line Feonix – Mobility Rising is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance applications, employment, reduced transportation options for vulnerable and fare, program information, customer underserved individuals.. service and information on all other services. MULTI-MODAL 24/7 SUPPORT CCRTA “B” RideLine 24 Hr Public Call Automated Information Services...... 361-289-2600 Provides fixed bus route information Private App available seven days a week.

Volunteer Online CCRTA Administration and Operations Facility ...... 361-289-2712 www.feonixmobilityrising.org 5658 Bear Ln. 361-504-0040 CCRTA B-Line Paratransit Service Reservations Line ...... 361-289-5881 B-Line is a shared ride public transportation service for people with Around The disabilities that prevent them from Coastal Bend using fixed route services. Individuals must meet eligibility requirements.

CCRTA Flexi-B ...... 361-749-4111 Demand response service from Port Aransas to Corpus Christi offered Monday – Saturday. 24 hr. notice required to schedule reservation.

Refugio County Senior Services ...... 361-562-5579 Serves Refugio County residents only, persons 60 and over and persons with disabilities. Page 84 Transportation - Veterans Services Rural Economic Assistance Corpus Christi Veterans Affairs League – R.E.A.L. Outpatient Clinic Fees are charged for public transportation ...... 361-806-5600 service. Serves Aransas, Bee, Brooks, 5283 Old Brownsville Rd. Duval, Jim Wells Live Oak, Refugio, and Provides Texas Veterans in Corpus Christi San Patricio Counties. 24 hour notice area with primary healthcare including required. primary care, X-Ray and EKG, dietic counseling and social services. Alice...... 361-668-3158 Corpus Christi Veterans Affairs ...... 800-634-8082 Specialty Clinic ...... 361-939-6510 Bee...... 361-358-7229 205 S. Enterprize Pkwy ...... 800-358-5534 Center provides veterans healthcare including mental health, pulmonary, Falfurrias...... 361-325-3625 cardiology services, pharmacy, lab, George West...... 800-634-8082 podiatry, orthopedics, physical therapy, and compensation/pension exams. Sinton...... 361-364-0154 ...... 866-348-0153 Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program Texas Department of National Support Line Transportation Corpus ...... 855-260-3274 Christi District Office ...... www.caregiver.va.gov ...... 361-808-2315 Offering a wide range of services for ...... www.txdot.gov caregivers of eligible veterans of all eras. Additional services are available for eligible veterans who were seriously injured in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001. VETERANS SERVICES Military Autism Help ...... 866-366-9710 Coastal Bend State Veterans ....www.operationautismonline. Cemetery org ...... 361-248-4830 Online guide, and military specific. Steps ...... 800-252-8387 lead you through deployments, moves, 9974 IH 37 Access Rd. Tri-Care, etc. Exclusive cemetery for veterans, their spouse, and dependent children. Military OneSource ...... 800-342-9647 Corpus Christi Vet Center ...... www.militaryonesource.mil ...... 361-854-9961 24/7 Resource provided by the 4646 Corona, Ste. 250 Department of Defense at no cost to Veteran’s re-adjustment and help with Active Duty, Guard or Reserve (regardless benefits services. of activation status) and their families. Veterans Services Page 85 National Guard / Reserves TexVet Vets 4 Warriors ...... www.texvet.org ...... 855-838-8255 Collaborative effort serving Texas Peer support line available 24 hours for Military, veterans and family members National Guard and Reserve service with information and referral services members. and facilitating a service delivery.

Peer to Peer Support Group U.S. Department of Housing and ...... 361-886-1086 Urban Development - Provide veterans an opportunity to sit VA Supportive Housing and talk with other vets who have been in (HUD-VASH) war. Topic discussions allow vets to make ...... 361-806-5600 transition from “there” to “here.” Trained 5283 Old Brownsville Rd. peer facilitators and volunteers provide guidance for the members. U.S Department of Veterans Affairs Texas Veterans Commission ...... 800-827-1000 Claims and Representation ...... www.va.gov Office Corpus Christi Responsible for providing federal benefits ...... 361-806-5610 x274 to veterans and their families...... 800-252-8387 ...... www.tvc.texas.gov U.S. Department of 5283 Old Brownsville Rd., Rm. 173.3 Veteran Health Care Claims and benefit counselor assists ...... www.va.gov Texas Veterans, their families and their survivors in obtaining all the benefits they Benefits earned through their service...... 800-827-1000 (List)

Texas Veterans Land Board Health Care...... 877-222-8387 ...... 1-800-252-8387 Primary care, specialized care, related ...... www.glo.texas.gov/vlb medical and social support services. Land, housing and home improvement loan programs, state nursing homes VA Inspector General and state cemetery benefits available to ...... 800-488-8244 eligible Texas Veterans. VA Veterans Crisis Line Texas Veterans Leadership ...... 800-273-8255 (press 1) Program...... 361-882-7491 Veterans Resource and Referral Specialists Vet2Vet Veterans Crisis Hotline connect returning veterans of Iraq and ...... 877-838-2838 Afghanistan to referrals for employment, Peer hotline for returning armed forces training, medical, educational, and other men and women and veterans from needs. Located in Workforce Solutions at previous conflicts and wars. Confidential Sunrise Mall. help 24 hours a day. Page 86 Veterans Services - Volunteer Opportunities Veterans Assistance Grant Refugio County Program ...... 361-526-4413 ...... 361-888-0820 808 Commerce St., Rm. 104B, Refugio Emergency Financial Assistance program Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for eligible Nueces County veterans, dependents, and surviving spouses. Call San Patricio County Nueces County Department of Human ...... 361-364-9356 Services for application/information. 400 W. Sinton St., Rm. 105; Sinton Mon. – Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Veterans Services Offices Ensure that veterans, their dependents and survivors receive assistance with applications for compensation, pensions, hospitalization and other benefits VOLUNTEER through an intake process that includes OPPORTUNITIES information and referral services: American Red Cross, Coastal Aransas County Bend Texas Chapter ...... 361-790-0154 ...... 361-887-9991 (option 7) 301 N. Live Oak, Rockport ...... 800-656-9991 Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m...... www.cbtredcross.org Tues. - Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteer opportunities in many different areas. Bee County...... 361-621-1550 210 E. Corpus Christi St.; Beeville C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Response Team) ...... 361-776-7422 Duval County.....361-279-6214 Volunteer opportunities throughout 400 E. Gravis St.; San Diego the Coastal Bend area. Volunteers will Mon., Wed. and Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. go through emergency preparedness training and learn information to Jim Wells County empower volunteers to be able to assist ...... 361-668-5715 their community in an emergency. 200 N. Almond St, Alice Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Kleberg County Coastal Bend ...... 361-595-8552 ...... 361-884-2272 700 E. King Ave., Kingsville ...www.casaofthecoastalbend.org Community volunteers advocate for the Nueces County best interests of abused and neglected ...... 361-888-0820 foster children in Aransas, Nueces and 901 Leopard St., Courthouse, Ste. 101 San Patricio Counties. Must complete Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. required 24 hours of free training. Volunteer Opportunities Page 87 Foster Grandparent Program Retired and Senior Volunteer ...... 361-878-7766 Program (RSVP) Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) ...... 361-826-3136 Program offering volunteer opportunities ...... www.cctexas.com for persons 55+ who meet federal income ...... See paid ad on page 84 eligibility guidelines. Volunteers receive Recruiting program for persons 55+ $2.65 an hour for 20 hours a week as to fill the needs in the community for well as training, a daily hot meal and so non-profit agencies, public and private much more. healthcare agencies and social services. Senior Companion Program Ingleside Fire Corps (IFC) ...... 361-826-3154 ...... 361-776-7422 ...... www.cctexas.com Any citizen may join IFC from 18 years ...... See paid ad on page 73 to Seniors with a desire to give to the Program providing volunteer community. Helps with department’s non- opportunities for persons aged 55+ who firefighting activities such as administrative meet federal income guidelines and who functions, life safety education, canteen qualify for tax free hourly stipend, to services, public relations, fundraising and assist home bound elderly. more. SCORE Association (Counselors Long Term Care (LTC) Volunteer to Small Business) Ombudsman Program ...... 361-879-0017 x305 ...... 361-883-3935 ...... www.corpuschristi.score.org ...... 800-252-2412 Retired corporate and business managers ...... www.aaacoastalbend.org serve as volunteers to provide free ...... See paid ad on page 66 counseling to individuals planning to start Volunteer Ombudsmen are trained to a new business and to business owners receive complaints and concerns from who need help to make their business residents of Nursing Homes and their survive and grow. families. Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) – Volunteer and Nueces County Public Community Engagement (VCE) Health & Emergency ...... 512-438-3057 Preparedness – Medical Reserve ...... 800-889-8595 Corps Unit (MRC) The HHS - VCE works with state and ...... 361-361-826-7280 local businesses, community leaders Volunteer medical and support personnel and citizens to help HHS achieve its resource whose purpose is to augment, vision that older Texans and people with assist and support the existing public disabilities are provided with programs health and health care delivery systems and supports that promote and enhance during disasters, public health emergencies individual well-being, dignity and choice. and community outreach projects. Various volunteer programs available. ADVERTISERS INDEX Alameda Oaks Nursing Center...... 67 Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend...... 10 Area Agency on Aging ~ Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program...... 66 City of Corpus Christi ~ Human Relations Department...... 59 City of Corpus Christi ~ Park & Recreation Department...... 73 Community Action Corporation of South Texas...... 22 Coastal Bend Aging and Disability Resource Center...... 11 Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living...... 58 Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group...... 26 Cornerstone Home Health...... 44 Corpus Christi Caller-Times...... 75 Face to Face...... 12 Feonix Mobility Rising...... 83 Hacienda Oaks Nursing & Rehab...... 66 Law Office of Carol Bailey...... Inside Front Cover Life Care Centers of America - Corpus Christi...... 67 Mar Insurance Solutions...... Back Cover Mayor’s Council on Aging...... 6 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Provider Act (MIPPA)...... 46 myTeamTriumph...... 72 NAMI Greater Corpus Christi...... 65 Nueces Center for Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities...... 66 OpusCare...... Inside Back Cover Primary Care and Wellness - Carlos R. Elizondo M.D...... 43 Reverse Alert...... 59 Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa...... 6 STEAR (State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry)...... 27 Texas Eye Care...... 15 WellMed Caregiver SOS...... 17 Woodridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center ...... 67 Zavala Senior Center...... 75 Corpus Christi Phone Line (361) 208-0461 Office: 361-730-7003 361-232-8660 4450 S. Staples St. Corpus Christi Tx, 78411 marinsurance.solutions

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