Resource List for Denton County
American Red Cross 412 S. Carroll 940-384-0880 Denton, TX 76201 Fax 940-384-0884 1-800-GET INFO(436-4636)
CCD Family Tree Counseling 1512 Scripture 940-382-5328 Denton Denton, TX 76201 940-627-3221 Decatur www.ccdcouneling.com 972-353-9404 Lewisville 800-897-7068 Services include family counseling and support for ages 0-17 and their families.
Child and Family Guidance Center 8915 Harry Hines Blvd 214-351-3490 Dallas, TX 75235 Fax 214-352-0871 www.childrenandfamilies.org Provides quality, accessible mental health services to strengthen children, families and our community.
Child Care Services of North Central Texas P.O. Box 130 800-234-9306 Denton, TX 76202 940-382-5619 1304 Teasley Fax 940-323-4394 Denton, TX 76205 Provides state-funded childcare primarily to low-income families to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. For most clients, CCS requires a co-payment based on the family’s monthly income.
Christian Community Action 200 S. Mill St. 972-436-4357 Lewisville, TX Fax 972-219-4330 www.ccahelps.org Assistance with food, financial, education and Health Center for uninsured adults. Must qualify financially and be in service area of Christian Community Action.
Communities In Schools of North Texas 896 N. Mill St. STE 201 B 972-436-6377 Lewisville, TX 75057 Fax 972-436-6770 www.cisnt.org Provides dropout prevention services to ”at risk” students in schools across Denton and Wise Counties.
Community Services, Inc. 401 E. 4th Ave. 903-872-2401 Corsicana, TX 75110 800-931-9929 P.O. Box 612 Fax 903-872-0254 Corsicana, TX 75151 940-483-9366 Denton Provides utility assistance to eligible persons 125% FPG. Locations and hours: Lewisville 206 Main St Monday- Thursday. 9-12 :1:30-3:00 Denton 210 S. Elm STE B Monday- Thursday 8:00-12:00:1:00: -3:00
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Denton County Health & Indigent Care 306 North Loop 288, STE 183 940-349-2940 Denton, TX 76209 972-434-4700 Provides assistance in payment of medical bills for qualified applicants. Eligibility is 21% of federal poverty guidelines. Lewisville location of Denton County Health Dept. 190 N. Valley Parkway
Dallas Bar Association Free Legal 1-214-748-1234 extension 3600 Clinics/Hurricane Victims only 1-800-246-1300 extension 3600 Se habla español 1-800-246-1300 extension 3601 FEMA appeals, Government Benefits, Insurance Issues, lost documents,etc.
Denton County Mental Health/ Mental Retardation (MHMR) 2519 Scripture 940-381-5000 Denton, TX 76201 940-565-5210 P.O. Box 2346 Crisis Line 800-762-6233 www.dentonmhmr.org Fax 940-383-1804 Mental Illness Services-
Denton County Veterans Services Office 306 North Loop 288 STE 146 940-349-2950 Denton, TX 76209 Fax 940-349-2951 www.dentoncounty.com
Denton County WIC (Women, Infants and Children) 306 North Loop 288, STE 183 940-349-2930 Denton, TX 76209 Fax 940-349-3831 Lewisville, The Colony and Carrollton 972-4461507 Nutrition Education Program and food vouchers provided for pregnant and breastfeeding women, postpartum women up to 6 months and infants and children through age 5.
Denton Housing Authority 1225 Wilson ST. 940-383-1504 Denton, TX 76205 Provides housing and rental assistance to low-income families, including elderly, handicapped or disabled persons:
Dial a Ride 940-243-0077Metro Ages 7 to 17 Transportation Services for age 60 and over or disabled. Call a week ahead for scheduling.
Family Tree Free Family Counseling: 1-800-897-7068 Family Tree serves Denton and Wise Counties.
FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE 1-800-621-FEMA Register for disaster assistance
Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse 4525 Lemmon Ave. #300 214-522-8600 Dallas, TX 75219 Hotline 972-219-4374 www.gdcada.org Fax 214-521-7253
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Habitat for Humanity of Denton County 2200 W. Bell 940-484-5006 Denton, TX 76209 Fax 940-387-4546 P.O. Box 425 Denton, TX 76202 www.hfhdentoncounty.org A program for very low-income families to purchase new homes with a no-interest loan and help in the construction of their home.
Information & Referral Services of United Way 625 Dallas Dr., STE 525 940-566-2688 Denton, TX 76205 Fax 940-898-8976 [email protected]
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas 625 Dallas Drive STE 350 940-383-1406 Denton, TX 76205 800-955-1407 www.lanwt.org Fax 940-382-7797 Civil legal services for persons and families eligible. Free services for low income, clients may have to pay for court costs. Must call for screening and have an appointment.
Lewisville Senior Activities Center 1950-A South Valley Parkway 972-219-5050 Lewisville, TX 75029 Fax 972-279-5055 P.O. Box 299002 Lewisville, TX 75029-9002 Meals on Wheels info at this number
Mental Health Mental Retardation ( MHMR) P.O. Box 2346 940-381-5000 Denton, TX 76202 800-762-0157 Crisis Line 2519 Scripture Denton, TX 76201 www.ntmhmr.org
Metrocrest Social Services 1111 West Beltline Road, STE 100 972-446-2100 Carrollton, TX 75006 Fax 972-446-2102 www.metrocrestsocialservices.org Financial assistance, food, employment. Must qualify and be in service area of Metrocrest.
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging 616 Six Flags Dr. STE 200 800-272-3921 Arlington, TX 76011 Fax 817-695-9274 P.O Box 5888 Arlington, TX 75005-5888 www.dfwinfo.com
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Northwest Christian Community Services 108 Pecan Street 817-491-4451 Roanoke, TX 76262 Offers food, commodities, clothing, household items, and some utility assistance. Program services Northwest Independent School District. Donations accepted. Available 9am-2pm, Monday through Wednesday.
Opening Doors Immigration Services 2200 N. Bell 940-382-0096 Denton, TX 76209 Fax 940-891-0466 [email protected] Helps individuals with immigration visa issues and naturalization, temporary visas, and can make referrals.
Our Daily Bread 300 West Oak St. 940-382-5604 Denton, TX 76201 Fax 940-381-2404 A noon hot meal available from 12:00pm-1: 30pm, Monday through Friday at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Volunteer opportunities available. No identification or registration process.
PediPlace 502 S. Old Orchard Lane STE 126 972-436-7962 Lewisville, TX 765067 Fax 972-420-0085 Pediatric health care facility that provides treatment of acute illness, treatment and management of chronic illness, well child visits, vaccinations, referrals for special medical care, hearing aids and vision screening and parent and child health education.
Primary Care Clinic 376 W. Main St., Suite F 972-221-6005 Lewisville, TX 75067 $30.00 Fee per office visit
REACH of Denton Resource Center on Independent Living 405 S. Elm STE 202 940-383-1062 Denton, TX 76201 Fax 940-383-2742 [email protected] or www.reachcils.orgREACH offers free services for people with disabilities living in Denton and surrounding counties. Services include information and referral, peer counseling, independent living skills teaching, training, support groups, advocacy assistance and equipment loan program (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) The office is open Monday- Friday 8:00- 5:00p.m.
The Salvation Army, Denton Corps 1508 E. McKinney St. 940-566-3800 Denton, TX 76209 Fax 940-898-1731 P.O. Box 1945 Denton, TX 76202 207 Elm Street 972-353-9400 Lewisville, TX Shelter in Denton only.
4 Sharp Focus Center for Counseling Education and Meditation 1204 Bent Oaks Ct. STE 100 940-381-5010 Denton, TX 76210 1-800-8texans Fax 940-380-4030 Offers Anger Management Program, Children’s Divorce Coping Groups, Chemical Abuse Resistance Education Class (both in English and Spanish), play therapy, Department of Transportation substance abuse evolution, counseling for all ages regarding addictions, parenting, anxiety, depression, and blending families. We offer mediation for services for all types of disputes. Se habla Espanol.
Social Security Administration 2201 Colorado Blvd. 940-387-4504 Denton, TX 76205 800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov Fax 940-566-9056 Assists residents of Denton and Wise counties in filing for retirement, survivor, disability and Medicare benefits. Assists in establishing eligibility for Supplemental Security Income benefits for the aged, blind, and disabled. Helps anyone secure a Social Security number or to make changes on an existing number.
SPAN, Inc.(Service Program for Aging Needs) 1800 Malone 940-382-2224 Denton, TX 76201 940-243-8620 www.span-transit.org Fax 940-383-8433 TRANSPORTATION all lift-equipped vans in county. Seniors and persons with disabilities transported through the county. HOT NOON MEALS.,SOCIAL SERVICES,,PAN LIFELINE: Emergency alert response system for persons of all ages in Denton County. Subscriber uses button to activate unit for direct contact with trained monitors.
Texas Department of Assistance and Rehabilitation Services- Department of Rehabilitation Services (formerly TX Rehabilitation Commission) 116 E. Prairie 940-383-1521 Denton, TX 76201 www.dars.state.tx.us Rehabilitation provided for persons with disabilities that are a handicap to employment. Vocational assessment, counseling and guidance job training and placement, and physical restoration and prosthetic appliances provided. Some services are based on financial need.
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services 3730 E. McKinney 940-387-8544 Denton, TX 76209 Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 http://www.dfps.state.tx.us Investigates allegations of abuse or neglect involving Denton County. Provides ongoing services to families and children of abuse or neglect in their own home. Provides social and rehabilitative services to children that have been placed in substitute care as a result of abuse or neglect. For emergency after hours and on weekends, call local law enforcement.
Texas Health and Human Service Commission (formerly TX Dept. of Human Services) 3612 East McKinney 940-383-2371 Denton, TX 76209
5 Food Stamps and TANF (Texas Aid for Needy Families) Texcare Partnership-C.H.I.P. www.texcarepartnership.com TexCare 800-647-6558 Provides affordable health insurance coverage for children, newborn through 18 years of age. This is designed for families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but still can’t afford to buy insurance.
Texas Workforce Commission- North Central Texas Workforce 1300 Teasley 940-382-6712 Denton, TX 76205 Provides job referral/placement
North Texas Human Resource Group 1300 Teasley 940-387-8800 Denton, TX 76205 www.jobsfirst.com Special Consideration for the handicapped, elderly, public offenders and other special populations with impairments.
The Peoples Clinic of Denton, Inc. 505 S. Locust 940-387-2020 Denton, TX 76201 Provides primary health care treatment for children and adults thought a sliding scale. Patients see by appointment between 8:30am-4: 30pm. Bilingual staff.
Adjacent Counties & Cities Information & Referral Numbers
Dallas, Rockwall, Hunt, Navarro, 211 Kaufman & Ellis Counties
Collin County 972-422-1850
Tarrant & Wise County 1-817-258-8100 City of Fort Worth 1-817-871-8697
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