Galveston County Children and Youth
Services Directory Services Available to Galveston County Children and Families
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For More Information Please Contact: The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County 722 Moody, 3rd Floor Galveston, TX 77550 Phone: (409) 770-5508 Visit our Website at: www.galvestoncountytx.gov Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory www.galvestoncountytx.gov
Table of Contents
About The Children’s Services Board ………………… 3
About Our Community …………………………………… 4
24 Hour Emergency Hotlines …………………………… 5
Types of Services Offered ……………………………… 6
Services Offered By Organizations …………………… 7
Alphabetical Listing of Organizations ……………… 14
Detailed Organization Listings ……………………… 19
Directory Addition and Update Form ……………… 45
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The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
About Us Our Board has been active in the community for many years. The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County is dedicated to addressing the issues facing our youth and families in Galveston County. Our goal is to let the community know of the services offered in our area and to find any gaps in needed services for our citizens. We will also continue our efforts to prevent child abuse in our communities by supporting our service providers and reaching out to our communities. We also support and fund the needs of our children in foster care.
Our Mission To provide community outreach services directed toward improving the care and welfare of the children of Galveston County with special emphasis on Foster Care.
How We Can Help Our Board Members understand the struggles for families and community agencies to find the resources that they may need. We compiled this Directory in an effort to help people in our community find the supports and resources available to them.
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About Our Community
About Galveston County Galveston County is an important resource for Texas. Our citizens work hard to help improve the lives of other Texans through our ports, industrial resources, and schools. Our County has a rich history as a popular tourist destination due to our beautiful landscape and ocean views. Galveston County will continue to be a valuable part of Texas.
About Our Families The citizens of Galveston County are a very diverse mix of cultures and values. Our families and children have many services available to them in time of need. Our County works hard to ensure our citizens are cared for and have their basic needs met. The Children’s Services Board is a part of Galveston County that helps to bring our citizens to the resources needed and supports Galveston County children in foster care. The children and families of Galveston County are very important to us. We will strive to serve our families and better the lives of our children and youth.
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24 Hour Emergency Hotlines *If you are in need of Immediate Police or EMS Response, Dial 911*
Bay Area Turning Point Service Hotline: 281-286-2525 Assistance services to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault/abuse Crisis Hotline of Galveston County: 409-741-8255 Trained phone counselors offer crisis and phone counseling for any problem or crisis Crisis Intervention of Houston Hotline: 713-HOTLINE (713-468-5463) Counseling hotline (Depression, Violence, Alcoholism, Suicide, Drug Abuse, etc.) Gulf Coast MHMR Crisis Hotline: 866-729-3848 Support and counseling for substance abuse and mental health emergencies National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Hotline: 800-843-5678 Nationwide reporting and support for families of missing and/or exploited children National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233) Support, counseling and refuge for victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault National Runaway Safeline: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929) Crisis hotline for youth for prevention of and/or assistance after running away from home Rape/Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline: 713-528-7273 Confidential support and assistance for those that have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence Resource & Crisis Center Intervention Hotline: 409-765-7233 Assistance and counseling for those seeking help for sexual and/or domestic violence Suicide Crisis Line: 800-784-2433 Crisis and suicide prevention counseling for individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide Teen Hotline: 713-529-TEEN (713-529-8336) Peer crisis and phone counseling for teens and youth (Depression, Violence, Alcoholism, Suicide, Drug Abuse, etc.) Texas Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 800-252-5400 For reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, the elderly or the disabled Texas HIV/AIDS Hotline: 800-299-2437 HIV/AIDS counseling and support Texas Poison Center (Southeast ) Hotline: 800-222-1222 24-hour poison prevention and emergency treatment information to Texas residents and healthcare providers Texas Runaway Hotline: 888-580-HELP (888-580-4357) Dedicated counselors helping youths and families in runaway situations 5 Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory www.galvestoncountytx.gov
Types of Services Offered
Child Care Hotline Phone Numbers
Clothing Legal Assistance
Counseling Services Medical Care
Dental Services Mental Health Services
Employment Services Preventative Education
Federal/State Application Assistance Respite Care
Financial Assistance Shelters
Food Substance Abuse Recovery
GED Services Transportation
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Services Offered by Organizations
Child Care Counseling Services Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston ADA Women’s Center Boys and Girls Harbor Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc College of the Mainland Child Development Lab School Al-Anon Family Group Service Galveston Independent School District Anchor Point – Adoption/Foster Education Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Anchor Point – Parenting & Pregnancy Centers Moody Methodist Church Attention Deficit Disorders Association - South Region Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Autism Society - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families St. Vincent’s House Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA) Start Smart Academy of La Marque Bay Area Recovery Center Wright Cuney Recreation Center Bay Area Turning Point, Inc YMCA of Greater Houston Boys and Girls Harbor Clothing CASA of Galveston County Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc Catholic Charities Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Boys and Girls Harbor Communities in Schools Program Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Community Youth Development Program Covenant House Texas Covenant House Texas Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Depelchin Children’s Center HIS Ministries Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) Interfaith Caring Ministries Family Service Center of Galveston County Lighthouse Christian Ministries Galveston Island Family Crisis Center M.I. Lewis Social Service Center Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Inc Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS Gulf Coast Center Resource Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge The Children’s Center, Inc Holy Family Parish of Galveston and Bolivar The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque Hope Village Hospice Care Team
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Services Offered by Organizations
Counseling Services (Continued) Dental Services Interfaith Caring Ministries Coastal Health and Wellness Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Krist Samaritan Center Galveston County Medical Society Legal Redress Program ( NAACP Houston Branch) Health Resources and Services Administration Lighthouse Christian Ministries Pediatric Dental Care Mainland Children’s Partnership Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living Texas HHS Commission – Healthy Texas Women Nia Cultural Center University of Texas Medical Branch Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS Pathway to Recovery Resolve It, Inc Employment Services Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Sheltering Harbour Treatment Center Community Youth Development Program Shriner’s Hospital for Children - Burn Institute Covenant House Texas St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School Galveston Island Family Crisis Center St. Vincent’s House Gulf Coast Center Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) Hope Village Sunshine Center, Inc Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Teen Health Clinics La Marque Aid & Guidance Services The ARC Gulf Coast Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living The Children’s Center, Inc Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) The Gulf Coast Trade Center Sunshine Center, Inc The Jesse Tree The Gulf Coast Trade Center The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque The Jesse Tree Upward Bound The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque Workforce Solutions Workforce Solutions Wright Cuney Recreation Center YMCA of Greater Houston
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Services Offered by Organizations
Federal/State Application Assistance Financial Assistance Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Catholic Charities Bureau of Vital Statistics (Birth/Death Records) Covenant House Texas Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Covenant House Texas Health Resources and Services Administration Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Interfaith Caring Ministries Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) La Marque Aid & Guidance Services Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Lifeline Program (Link-Up America) Gulf Coast Center Lighthouse Christian Ministries Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Mainland Children’s Partnership Health Resources and Services Administration M.I. Lewis Social Service Center La Marque Aid & Guidance Services Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Lone Star Legal Aid Social Security Administration Mainland Children’s Partnership St. Vincent’s House Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Texas Attorney General – Child Support Division Social Security Administration Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Texas Attorney General – Child Support Division Texas HHS Commission - Healthy Texas Women Texas ChalleNGe Academy The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) United Way - Galveston & Mainland Texas HHS Commission - Healthy Texas Women Upward Bound The ARC Gulf Coast WIC Program The Children’s Center, Inc Workforce Solutions The Gulf Coast Trade Center The Jesse Tree U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Victims of Crime Program WIC Program
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Services Offered by Organizations
Food Hotline Phone Numbers Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc Bay Area Turning Point 24 Hr Hotline: 281-286-2525 Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Crisis Hotline of Galveston County: 409-741-8255 Galveston County Food Bank Crisis Intervention of Houston Hotline: 713-468-5463 Galveston County Senior Services Gulf Coast MHMR Crisis Hotline: 866-729-3848 Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Nat. Center for Missing Children: 800-843-5678 HIS Ministries National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Holy Family Parish of Galveston and Bolivar National Runaway Safeline: 800-786-2929 Interfaith Caring Ministries Rape/Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline: 713-528-7273 La Marque Aid & Guidance Services Resource & Crisis Center Hotline: 409-765-7233 LIFE - Local Infant Formula for Emergencies Suicide Crisis Line: 800-784-2433 Lighthouse Christian Ministries Teen Hotline: 713-529-8336 M.I. Lewis Social Service Center Texas Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 800-252-5400 Moody Methodist Church Texas HIV/AIDS Hotline: 800-299-2437 Our Daily Bread Day Shelter – CHRISTUS Texas Poison Center Hotline: 800-222-1222 Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Texas Runaway Hotline: 888-580-4357 St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) Texas HHS Commission - Healthy Texas Women GED Services The Children’s Center, Inc Alvin Community College The Jesse Tree College of the Mainland The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque M.I. Lewis Social Service Center WIC Program Texas ChalleNGe Academy
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Services Offered by Organizations
Legal Assistance Medical Care (Continued) Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Interfaith Caring Ministries CASA of Galveston County Mainland Medical Center - Women’s Center Clinic Catholic Charities Prevent Blindness Texas (Southeast Region) Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Gulf Coast Center Sheltering Harbour Treatment Center Legal Redress Program ( NAACP Houston Branch) Shriner’s Hospital for Children - Burn Institute Lone Star Legal Aid St. Vincent’s House Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Teen Health Clinics Texas Advocacy Project Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Texas Attorney General – Child Support Division Texas Children’s Hospital The ARC Gulf Coast Texas HHS Commission - Healthy Texas Women U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services The Jesse Tree Victims of Crime Program University of Texas Medical Branch
Medical Care Mental Health Services Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc Attention Deficit Disorders Association - South Region Anchor Point – Adoption/Foster Education Autism Society - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Anchor Point – Parenting & Pregnancy Centers Boys and Girls Harbor Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Coastal Health and Wellness Coastal Health and Wellness Covenant House Texas Covenant House Texas Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Family Service Center of Galveston County Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) Galveston County Medical Society Galveston County Medical Society Gulf Coast Center Gulf Coast Center Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Health Resources and Services Administration Hope Village Hope Village Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Hospice Care Team Krist Samaritan Center
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Services Offered by Organizations
Mental Health Services (Continued) Preventive Education (Continued) Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Gulf Coast Center Sheltering Harbour Treatment Center Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Sunshine Center, Inc Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Teen Health Clinics Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Texas Children’s Hospital Krist Samaritan Center The ARC Gulf Coast La Marque Aid & Guidance Services The Gulf Coast Trade Center Legal Redress Program (NAACP Houston Branch) University of Texas Medical Branch LIFE - Local Infant Formula for Emergencies Lighthouse Christian Ministries Preventive Education Mainland Children’s Partnership Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc Mainland Medical Center - Women’s Center Clinic Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA) Nia Cultural Center Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Prevent Blindness Texas (Southeast Region) Boy Scouts of America - Bay Area Council Resolve It, Inc Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Boys and Girls Harbor Sheltering Harbour Treatment Center CASA of Galveston County St. Vincent’s House Coastal Health and Wellness Teen Health Clinics Communities in Schools Program Texas ChalleNGe Academy Community Youth Development Program Texas HHS Commission - Healthy Texas Women Covenant House Texas The ARC Gulf Coast Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc The Children’s Center, Inc Depelchin Children’s Center The Gulf Coast Trade Center Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) The Jesse Tree Family Service Center of Galveston County Upward Bound Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Victims of Crime Program Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Inc YMCA of Greater Houston
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Services Offered by Organizations
Respite Care Substance/Alcohol Abuse Recovery Hope Village Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc Sheltering Harbour Treatment Center Al-Anon Family Group Service ADA Women’s Center Shelters Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA) Boys and Girls Harbor Bay Area Recovery Center Catholic Charities Covenant House Texas Covenant House Texas Gulf Coast Center Depelchin Children’s Center Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Pathway to Recovery Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living Sheltering Harbour Treatment Center Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc The Gulf Coast Trade Center Sheltering Harbour Treatment Center St. Vincent’s House Transportation Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc The Children’s Center, Inc The ARC Gulf Coast The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Friendswood Connection Galveston County Senior Services Gulf Coast Center Connect Transit System Island Transit System - Dial-A-Ride/Handivan Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living St. Vincent’s House
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Alphabetical Listing of Children and Youth Services Organization’s Name, Address and Contact Number(s)
Service Organization Name Pg Service Address Phone Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc 19 707 23rd St, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-2437 ADA Women’s Center 19 201 1st Street, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-5516 Al-Anon Family Group Service 19 Various > Call for Nearest Location 713-683-7227 Alvin Community College 19 3110 Mustang Road, Alvin, Texas 77511 281-756-3500 Anchor Point – Adoption/Foster Education 20 103 Davis Rd, Ste B, League City, Texas 77573 800-712-4357 Anchor Point – Parenting & Pregnancy Centers 20 103 Davis Rd, Ste B, League City, Texas 77573 832-632-1221 Attention Deficit Disorders Association - South Region 20 12345 Jones Rd, Ste 287-7, Houston, TX 77070 281-897-0982 Autism Society - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter 20 PO Box 57865, Webster, Texas 77598 409-925-1869 Bay Area Alliance For Youth & Families 21 2145 W Nasa Blvd, Webster, Texas 77598 281-284-0370 Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol (BACODA) 21 1300 A Bay Area Blvd, Ste 102, Houston, Texas 77058 800-510-3111 Bay Area Recovery Center 21 4316 Washington, Dickinson, Texas 77539 713-705-4490 Bay Area Turning Point, Inc 21 210 South Walnut St, Webster, Texas 77598 281-286-2525 Boy Scouts of America - Bay Area Council 22 3020 53rd St, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-744-5206 Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston (J. Mitchell Branch) 22 4420 Ave P, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-2227 Boys and Girls Harbor 22 514 Bayridge Road, La Porte, Texas 77571 281-471-9622 9850A EF Lowery Exwy A102, Texas City, Texas 77591 409-763-7202 Bureau of Vital Statistics (Birth/Death Records) 22 PO Box 939, La Marque, Texas 77568 409-763-8531 CASA of Galveston County 23 2000 Texas Ave, Ste 641, Texas City, Texas 77590 409-572-2552 4700 Broadway, Ste G-101, Galveston, Texas 77551 Catholic Charities 23 866-649-5862 1300A Bay Area Blvd, Houston, Texas 77058 Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County 23 5710 Ave S ½, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-741-6000 Coastal Health and Wellness 23 9850-C EF Lowry Exwy, Texas City, Texas 77591 409-938-2234 College of the Mainland Child Development Lab School 24 1200 Amburn Rd, Texas City, Texas 77591 409-938-1211 Communities In Schools Program 24 2201 Market Street, Ste 715, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-765-5395 Community Youth Development Program 24 4700 Broadway, Ste B100 , Galveston, Texas 77551 409-621-1031 Covenant House Texas 24 1111 Lovett Blvd, Houston, Texas 77006 713-523-2231 Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc 25 602 6th St North, Texas City, Texas 77590 409-945-2888 14 Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory www.galvestoncountytx.gov
Alphabetical Listing of Children and Youth Services Organization’s Name, Address and Contact Number(s)
Service Organization Name Pg Service Address Phone Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) 25 P.O. Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347 800-252-8023 Depelchin Children’s Center 25 4950 Memorial Dr, Houston, Texas 77007 (Main Office) 713-730-2335 Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) 25 304 Tanglewood, Dickinson, Texas 77539 281-534-6755 Family Service Center of Galveston County 26 2200 Market, Ste 600, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-762-8636 Friendswood Connection 26 PO Box 2290, Friendswood, Texas 77549 281-996-3359 Galveston County Food Bank 26 624 4th Avenue North, Texas City, TX 77590 409-945-4232 Galveston County Medical Society 26 PO Box 17077, Galveston, Texas 77552-7077 409-935-3000 Galveston County Senior Services 27 4102 Main St, La Marque, Texas 77568 409-770-6251 PO Box 660, Galveston, TX 77553 Galveston Independent School District 27 409-766-5100 3904 Ave T, Galveston, TX 77550 Galveston Island Family Crisis Center 27 PO Box 2600, Galveston, Texas 77553 409-621-1228 GED Classes (COM) Galveston / Mainland / Bay Area 27 Various > Call for Nearest Location 409-933-8294 Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Inc 28 1413 Tremont St, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-4638 Gulf Coast Center 28 123 Rosenberg, Ste 6, Galveston, Texas 77550 (Admn) 409-763-2373 800-266-2320 Gulf Coast Center Connect Transit System 28 Various > Call for Nearest Location 409-945-0820 Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge 28 Various > Call for Nearest Location 866-763-6481 Health Resources and Services Administration 29 Access website for locations See Website HIS Ministries 29 P.O. Box 1426, Santa Fe, Texas 77510 409-925-4697 Holy Family Parish of Galveston and Bolivar 29 1010 35th St Rear, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-762-9646 281-482-7926 Hope Village 29 15403 Hope Village Road, Friendswood, Texas 77546 281-482-1663 Hospice Care Team 30 Various > Call for Nearest Location 800-545-8738 Hotline Phone Numbers 30 Also see Page 5 for more information about hotlines Pg 5 & Pg 30 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 30 Access website for locations See Website Interfaith Caring Ministries 30 151 Park Avenue, League City, TX 77573 281-332-3881
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Alphabetical Listing of Children and Youth Services Organization’s Name, Address and Contact Number(s)
Service Organization Name Pg Service Address Phone Island Transit System - Dial-A-Ride 31 3115 Market St, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-797-3909 Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas 31 2115 East Governors Circle, Houston, Texas 77092 713-682-4500 Krist Samaritan Center 31 17555 El Camino Real, Houston, Texas 77058 281-480-7554 La Marque Aid & Guidance Services 31 320 Laurel, La Marque, Texas 77568 409-938-7852 Legal Redress Program (NAACP Houston Branch) 32 2002 Wheeler Ave, Houston, Texas 77004 713-526-3389 LIFE Houston - Local Infant Formula for Emergencies 32 2002 S Wayside, Ste 113, Houston, TX 77023 713-528-6044 Lifeline Program 32 Access website for eligibility N/A Lighthouse Christian Ministries 32 800 Grand Ave, Bacliff, Texas 77518 281-339-3033 Lone Star Legal Aid 33 2200 Market Ste 301, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-0381 Mainland Children’s Partnership 33 2000 Texas Ave Ste 601, Texas City, Texas 77590 409-643-8240 Mainland Medical Center – Women’s Center Clinic 33 6801 EF Lowry Exwy, Texas City, Texas 77591 409-938-5000 M.I. Lewis Social Service Center 33 215 FM 517 E, Dickinson, Texas 77539 281-534-2043 Moody Methodist Church 34 2803 53rd St, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-744-4526 Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living 34 4700 Broadway, Ste E, Galveston, Texas 77551 888-307-9639 Nia Cultural Family Center 34 PO Box 1491 Galveston, TX 77553 409-765-7086 Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS 34 2420 Winnie, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-765-6971 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School 35 10114 Hwy 6, Hitchcock, Texas 77563 409-925-3224 2119 Oak St, La Marque, Texas 77568 409-933-4366 Pathway to Recovery 35 1224 Linton Dr, La Marque, Texas 77568 979-549-0385 Pediatric Dental Care 35 2501 65th St, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-744-4551 Prevent Blindness Texas (Southeast Region) 35 2202 Waugh Dr, Houston, Texas 77006 713-526-2559 Resolve It, Inc 36 2951 Marina Bay Dr #265, League City, Texas 77573 281-538-1200 Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc 36 1802 Broadway Ste 122, Galveston, Texas 77550 888-919-7233 Rosenberg Library 36 2310 Sealy St, Galveston, Texas 77550-2220 409-763-8854 Sheltering Harbour Treatment Center 36 18722 Tomato St, Spring, Texas 77379 281-251-9004 Shriner’s Hospital for Children - Burns Institute 37 815 Market St, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-770-6600
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Alphabetical Listing of Children and Youth Services Organization’s Name, Address and Contact Number(s)
Service Organization Name Pg Service Address Phone 866-299-3254 Social Security Administration – SSI Benefits 37 2835 Gulf Freeway South, League City, Texas 77573 800-772-1213 281-332-3031 St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School 37 1612 E Walker, League City, Texas 77573 281-332-4014 St. Vincent’s House 38 2817 Post Office, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-8521 6801 Artmore, Houston, Texas 77054 713-748-7242 Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) 38 419 Dowling, Houston, Texas 77003 713-222-2200 525 Texas Ave, La Marque, Texas 77568 409-935-0406 Start Smart Academy of La Marque 38 806 Carolyn, La Marque, Texas 77568 409-933-0200 Sunshine Center, Inc 38 1726 21st St, Galveston, TX 77550 409-763-5029 409-766-5750 Teen Health Centers 39 Various > Call for Nearest Location 409-766-5713 800-777-FAIR Texas Advocacy Project 39 Access website for information 888-296-SAFE Texas Attorney General – Child Support 39 5300 FM 2004 Rd, La Marque, Texas 77568 800-252-8014 Texas ChalleNGe Academy 39 Various > Call for Nearest Location 877-822-0050 Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) 40 PO Box 149024, Austin, Texas 78714-9024 877-543-7669 Texas Children’s Hospital 40 6621 Fannin St, Houston, Texas 77030 832-824-1000 Texas HHS Commission – Healthy Texas Women 40 PO Box 149024, Austin, Texas 78717-9024 877-541-7905 The ARC Gulf Coast 40 1600 E Highway 6, Ste 201, Alvin, TX 77511 281-388-1161 The Children’s Center, Inc 41 PO Box 2600, Galveston, Texas 77553 409-765-5212 The Gulf Coast Trade Center 41 143 Forest Service Rd 233, New Waverly, Texas 77358 936-344-6677 The Jesse Tree 41 PO Box 575, Galveston, Texas 77553 409-763-2233 The Salvation Army - Galveston 41 601 51st St, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-763-1691 The Salvation Army - Texas City/La Marque 42 4210 Texas Ave, Texas City, Texas 77591 409-935-1190 United Way - Galveston 42 2200 Market St, Ste 850, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-762-4357 United Way - Galveston County Mainland 42 922 14th St N, Texas City, Texas 77590 409-948-4211 University of Texas Medical Branch 42 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77555 409-772-1011 17 Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory www.galvestoncountytx.gov
Alphabetical Listing of Children and Youth Services Organization’s Name, Address and Contact Number(s)
Service Organization Name Pg Service Address Phone Upward Bound 43 4015 Avenue Q R-286 C&D, Galveston, TX 77550 409-944-1253 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 43 Various > Call for Nearest Location 800-375-5283 Victims of Crime Program – DA’s Office 43 Access website for information 877-894-8463 WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children) 43 4700 Broadway, Galveston, Texas 77551 409 763-7207 Workforce Solutions 44 3549 Palmer Hwy, Texas City, Texas 77590 409-949-9055 Wright Cuney Recreation Center 44 718 41st St, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-766-2140 YMCA of Greater Houston - Teen Programs 44 Various > Call for Nearest Location 713-659-5566
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Listing of Children and Youth Services Organization’s Info and Services Offered
Organization Name and Info Services Offered
Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc Provides anonymous HIV testing (free), prevention counseling, rd health education/risk reduction, HIV prevention education, Address: 707 23 St, Galveston, Texas 77550 clothing assistance, financial education/emergency assistance, Phone/Fax: 409-763-2437 housing assistance, medication assistance program, Website: http://supportacct.org/default.asp transportation and volunteer services. Spanish speaking staff is Email: [email protected] available.
ADA Women’s Center st Provides licensed substance abuse treatment for medically Address: 201 1 Street, Galveston, Texas 77550 indigent women in Galveston County. Development of Phone/Fax: 409-763-5516 tools for a clean and sober living for a healthier, happier Website: adawomenscenter.org future. Email: [email protected]
Al-Anon Family Group Service Provides a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their Address: Various > Call for Nearest Location common problems through group counseling. Phone/Fax: 713-683-7227 Website: www.texas-al-anon.org/meetings Call for meeting times/locations or view meeting schedule: Email: [email protected] http://www.houstonalanon.org/meetings.html
Alvin Community College GED (General Education Development) Services. Address: 3110 Mustang Road, Alvin, Texas 77511 Phone/Fax: 281-756-3500 / 281-756-3531 Info regarding GED class schedule at link below: Website: www.alvincollege.edu www.alvincollege.edu/CEWD/ged.aspx Email: [email protected]
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Listing of Children and Youth Services Organization’s Info and Services Offered
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Anchor Point – Adoption/Foster Education Provides services for those interested in foster/adoption. Services include courses for prospective families about how to Address: 103 Davis Rd Suite B, League City, Texas 77573 go about becoming an adoption/foster families, Pathway to Phone/Fax: 24 Hour Helpline 800-712-4357 / 832-632-1221 Hope Camp for families that have adopted/foster kids to help the family learn how to work with that child and help that child Website: www.anchorpoint.us ultimately thrive, a monthly support group, educational Email: [email protected] opportunities and available licensed social workers.
Anchor Point – Parenting Center & Pregnancy Center Provides services for parents, expecting mothers and/or children under the age or 1 yr. Services include free pregnancy Parenting CTR: 1905 Capri Lane, Seabrook, Texas 77586 Address: testing/ultrasounds to those who qualify, options counseling, Pregnancy CTR: 103 Davis Rd Suite B, League City, TX 77573 st resource referral, case management through child’s 1 year, Phone/Fax: 832-632-1221 - Call for appointment or visit website mentors for moms & dads, 12 weeks of prenatal classes, 12 Website: www.takeholdofthehope.org weeks of parenting classes after the child is born, material Email: [email protected] assistance and licensed social workers.
Attention Deficit Disorders Association - Southern Region Address: 12345 Jones Rd, Ste 287-7, Houston, TX 77070 Provides a resource network that support individuals Phone/Fax: 281-897-0982 Fx 281-894-6883 impacted by ADHD and related conditions and to advocate Website: www.adda-sr.org for the development of community resources. Email: [email protected]
Autism Society - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Provides meetings based on various autism-related topics nd Address: PO Box 57865, Webster, Texas 77598 Held every 2 Tuesday of the month at 7pm at: Phone/Fax: 409-925-1869 Bay Area United Way Building (Conf. Room A) Website: www.autism-society.org/chapter605 1300-A Bay Area Blvd Houston, Texas 77058 Email: [email protected]
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Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families A coalition made up of made up of youth and adults speaking and acting to bring about a healthier community by: Address: 2145 W Nasa Blvd, Webster, Texas 77598 . Organizing a community effort to address underage Phone/Fax: 281-284-0370 Fx 281-284-9953 drinking and other drug use; Website: www.ccisd.net/departments/student-personnel-services/bay-area-alliance . Increasing community awareness of substance abuse; Email: [email protected]; [email protected] . Decreasing access to alcohol/drugs in community
Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol (BACODA) Provides screenings/assessments, brief motivational Address: 1300 A Bay Area Blvd, Ste 224, Houston, Texas 77058 interviewing/counseling & referral services to individuals Phone/Fax: Toll Free 1-800-510-3111 / Fx 281-218-6604 with potential substance abuse disorders. Counseling is Website: bayareacouncilondrugsandalcohol.homestead.com available to family. Email: [email protected]
Bay Area Recovery Center A residential and extended care facility providing relief from and treatment for alcohol and chemical drug dependency. Five Address: 4316 Washington, Dickinson, Texas 77539 facilities within close proximity of each other provide a Phone/Fax: 713-705-3457 24 Hour Help Line / 281-924-9846 comfortable and inviting atmosphere for the treatment. Fully Website: www.bayarearecovery.com licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Community based social service agency providing a variety of assistance services to men, women and children who have Address: 210 South Walnut St, Webster, Texas 77598 experienced victimization relating to domestic violence and/or Phone/Fax: 281-286-2525 24 Hrs / 281-338-7600 Fx 281-557-0290 sexual assault/abuse. Services include prevention education, Website: www.bayareaturningpoint.org counseling, support groups, shelter, legal advocacy, Email: [email protected] career/educational advisement and a 24 Hour Hotline.
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Boy Scouts of America - Bay Area Council Serves all youth through a value based program of Address: 3020 53rd St, Galveston, Texas 77551 character education, citizenship development, building Phone/Fax: 409-744-5206 Fx 409-744-7850 self-esteem of self-reliance, team work leadership Website: www.bacbsa.org development with the use of the outdoors as a classroom. Promotes mentorship of servant leadership. Resource: www.scouting.org
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston “Johnny Mitchell Branch” Provides activities for children and youth (Ages 7- 17 yrs) Free membership including transportation to facility. Activities Address: 4420 Ave P, Galveston, Texas 77550 include educational/recreational programs, sports and tutoring. Phone/Fax: 409-763-2227 Fx 409-765-8615 For Galveston Club Info visit: www.bgclubs-houston.org/pdfs/Galveston-Fact-Sheet-- Website: www.bgclubs-houston.org wSummer-Rev_-7_3_13.pdf
Boys and Girls Harbor Provides care for children & families in crisis experiencing family hardship, neglect, abandonment or abuse. The Harbor is a Address: 514 Bayridge Road, La Porte, Texas 77571 family environment that strives to help children learn to Phone/Fax: 281-471-9622 overcome self-destructive patterns, break cycles of abuse, develop social skills, learn responsibility, & work towards Website: www.boysandgirlsharbor.org becoming healthy, happy and productive members of society.
Bureau of Vital Statistics (Birth/Death Records) Address: 9850A EF Lowery Exwy Ste A102 Texas City, Texas 77591 Birth certificate/death certificate and other document Phone/Fax: 409-763-7202 / 409-763-8531 copies. View website for fees and applications. Website: www.gchd.org/vitals/index.htm
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CASA of Galveston County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Galveston County Address: 2000 Texas Ave, Suite 641, Texas City, Texas 77590 is a non-profit organization which provides trained, court- appointed volunteers to serve as advocates for the best interests Phone/Fax: 409-572-2552 Fx 409-572-2553 of abused and neglected children in Galveston County. Website: www.casagalveston.org To become an advocate visit www.BecomeACASA.org Email: [email protected]
Catholic Charities Provides a comprehensive network of social services aimed at 4700 Broadway, Ste G-101, Galveston, Texas 77551 promoting and facilitating self-sufficiency. Assistance with basic Address: 1300A Bay Area Blvd, Houston, Texas 77058 needs, counseling, AIDS ministry, pregnancy services, refugee resettlement, seniors, immigration legal services, affordable Phone/Fax: 1-866-649-5862 Toll Free; 409-762-2064 home ownership initiative, transitional housing for victims of Website: www.catholiccharities.org domestic violence, veterans assistance, adoption services, foster Resource: www.catholiccharities.org/galveston care & transitional environment for unaccompanied minors.
Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Non-profit organization that provides a child friendly environment for the evaluation of child abuse. The goal of the Address: 5710 Ave S ½, Galveston, Texas 77551 center is to reduce the trauma of assaults on children by Phone/Fax: 409-741-6000 Fx 409-741-6004 providing quality interviews, crisis counseling and medical Website: www.galvestoncac.org examinations.
Coastal Health and Wellness Provides primary care offered for persons of all ages, physicals 9850-C EF Lowry Exwy, Texas City, Texas 77591 required for participation in school athletics, basic early prenatal Address: 4700 Broadway F100, Galveston, Texas 77551 care offered to pregnant women with low risk pregnancies, counseling services for mild-to-moderate mental health Phone/Fax: 409-938-2234 / 281-309-0255 (Call for appointments) conditions and basic dental services. Website: www.coastalhw.org Please call for appointments Email: [email protected]
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College of the Mainland Child Development Lab School Child care services; NAEYC accredited 1/31/2009 Address: 1200 Amburn Rd, Texas City, Texas 77591 College of the Mainland offers a reduced fee Pre School for Phone/Fax: 409-938-1211 / 888-258-8859 Fx 409-938-1306 children ages 3 - 5 yrs old Summer programs. fammed.utmb.edu/healthcare/community- Website: resources/directory/College-of-the-Mainland-Child- Also available for older children; call for information Development-Lab-School
Communities in Schools of Galveston County The CIS Program serves eight-8 schools in Galveston County by working closely with schools, social services, businesses and Address: 2201 Market Street, Ste 715, Galveston, Texas 77550 many volunteers to get the youth the things they need to learn Phone/Fax: 409-765-5395 and grow: mentors/tutors, after-school help and family services to stabilize the home. Without these basic supports, children in Website: galveston.communitiesinschools.org need or at-risk of dropping out of school are far less likely to Email: [email protected] succeed and grow into productive adults.
Community Youth Development Program Provides services such as academic support, career preparation, job-shadowing, mentoring, recreation and youth leadership Address: 4700 Broadway, Ste B100 , Galveston, Texas 77551 development. The Community Youth Development Programs Phone/Fax: 409-621-1031 Fx 409-621-1502 include the Boys & Girls Club - Power Hour, G.R.E.A.T. (Great, Responsible, Educated Associated Teens) Youth Advisory thechildrenscenterinc.org/community-youth-development Website: Committee and Late Night Teen Center and Galveston Email: [email protected] Independent School District - Juvenile Path to Success
Covenant House Texas Provides services for homeless, abandoned and abused youth including a crisis shelter, free medical care, case management, Address: 1111 Lovett Blvd, Houston, Texas 77006 mental health & substance abuse counseling, educational/ Phone/Fax: 713-523-2231; After 3pm 713-630-5601 vocational training, life skills training, transitional living program, Website: www.covenanthousetx.org/ a permanent housing program, spiritual guidance/counseling, street outreach services, a runaway prevention program and an Hotline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) aftercare program.
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Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Provides support to young women who are experiencing th unplanned pregnancies with a meaningful support program for Address: 602 6 St North, Texas City, Texas 77590 women of all ages, ethnicity & backgrounds. All services are Phone/Fax: 409-945-2888 confidential and are provided free for women who are pregnant Website: www.cpscm.org and for mothers with children less than three years of age.
Department of State Health Services Provides services for children with special health-care needs and Children with Special Health Care Needs Program people of any age with cystic fibrosis. The program helps clients Address: P.O. Box 149347, Austin, TX 78714-9347 with medical, dental and mental health care; special therapies; case management; family support services; travel to health care Website: www.dshs.state.tx.us/cshcn visits, insurance premiums and transportation of deceased Hotline: 1-800-252-8023 Toll Free clients.
DePelchin Children’s Center Provides prevention services, parent education, individual, family & group counseling, transitional living program for homeless Address: 4950 Memorial Dr, Houston, Texas 77007 (Main Office) young mothers, foster care, adoption, post adoption support Phone/Fax: 713-730-2335 Fx 713-802-3801 713-582-7129 24 Hour services & residential treatment for children. Other locations: Website: www.depelchin.org Clear Lake 281-282-6062 / Baytown 281-427-1300 Email: [email protected] Katy 281-398-1045
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) Provides services that help children, newborn to three Texas Department of Assistance and Rehabilitative Services years, grow and learn while working with families to plan Address: 304 Tanglewood, Dickinson, Texas 77539 services based on their concerns. Services include Phone/Fax: 281-534-6755 Fx 281-534-4270 developmental services, occupational therapy, physical Website: www.utmb.edu/eci therapy, speech therapy, counseling, nutrition services & Email: [email protected] vision/hearing screening.
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Family Service Center of Galveston County Provides comprehensive outpatient mental health 2200 Market, Ste 600, Galveston, Texas 77550 counseling services along with various programs such as Address: 2401 Termini St, Ste C, Dickinson, Texas 77539 the Individual & Family Counseling Program, the Services Phone/Fax: 409-762-8636 / 281-576-6366 Fx 409-762-4185 To At-Risk Youth (STAR) Program, the Juvenile Justice Website: www.fscgal.org Program, the Oasis Program and the Community Support Services Program. Email: [email protected]
Friendswood Connection Address: PO Box 2290, Friendswood, Texas 77549 Provides transportation assistance for low income individuals in Friendswood in need of transportation to Phone/Fax: 281-996-3359 appointments. Please call: services may be limited fammed.utmb.edu/healthcare/community- Website: resources/directory/Friendswood-Connection
Galveston County Food Bank th Provides a distribution network that provides nourishing Address: 624 4 Avenue North, Texas City Texas 77590 food to those in need. By maximizing relationships with Phone/Fax: 409-945-4232 Fx 409-945-2563 major food distributors and producers, the Food Bank Website: www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.org provides food to many families in Galveston County. Email: [email protected]
Galveston County Medical Society Provides public and personal health services to residents Address: PO Box 17077, Galveston, Texas 77552-7077 of Galveston County. The clinic provides medical and Phone/Fax: 409-935-3000 Fx 832-615-3429 dental service to qualified residents of Galveston County Website: www.galvestoncms.org regardless of their ability to pay. Email: [email protected]
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Galveston County Senior Services Provides services below to seniors age 55 or older: Activities & exercise programs Address: 4102 Main St, La Marque, Texas 77568 (Admin Office) Lunch & Home Delivered Meal program Phone/Fax: 409-770-6251 409-934-8100 Fx 409-934-8140 Transportation program Website: www.galvestoncountytx.gov/PS/Pages/SSOverview.aspx Email: [email protected] Please call 409-770-6251 for more information
Galveston Independent School District PO Box 660, Galveston, TX 77553 Address: Public school & student support services and Head Start 3904 Ave T, Galveston, TX 77550 program for GISD schools. Phone/Fax: 409-766-5100 Fx 409-762-8391 Website: www.gisd.org
Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Provides shelter to homeless families. The Case Managers Address: PO Box 2600, Galveston, Texas 77553 support clients in developing personal, home & community living skills, as well as educational, parenting & vocational Phone/Fax: 409-621-1228 areas for a successful transition into independent living. Website: thechildrenscenterinc.org/community-youth-development Email: [email protected] Hotline For Help: 1-844-763-8861
GED & ESL Classes (College of the Mainland) Galveston / Mainland / Bay Area Provides free GED and ESL classes. Please visit the Address: 1200 Amburn Rd, Texas City, Texas 77591 (Main Office) website for the locations and times for registration and Phone/Fax: 409-933-8294 classes across Galveston County. Website: www.com.edu/adulted
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Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Inc Provides a professionally-supported One-to-One relationship with a caring adult and to assist them in achieving their highest Address: 1413 Tremont St, Galveston, Texas 77550 potential as they grow to become confident, competent and Phone/Fax: 409-763-4638 caring individuals, by providing committed volunteer, national Website: mentorsgc.org leadership and standards of excellence.
Gulf Coast Center Provides services, programs & employment assistance for those with intellectual & developmental disabilities, mental illness, HIV Address: 123 Rosenberg, Ste 6, Galveston, Texas 77550 (Admin) or needing substance abuse recovery services. Services assist Phone/Fax: 409-763-2373 / 281-488-2839 Fx 409-763-5538 with adult and child mental health, psychiatric medical care, substance abuse recovery, case management & skills training. Website: www.gulfcoastcenter.org Hotline: 866-729-3848 24 Hr Crisis Please call for location for specific services
Gulf Coast Center Connect Transit System Transportation services to various locations in Galveston County. Please call to request a reservation for demand response service Address: Various > Call for Nearest Location or for information. Phone/Fax: 800-266-2320 / 409-945-0820 Reservations and office hours are open Sunday through Friday Website: www.gulfcoastcenter.org/connect_transportation.aspx from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Reservationist will take Resource: www.gulfcoastcenter.org information & provide the rider with an estimated pick up time.
Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center Head Start is a Federal-State partnership in communities to promote promotes the school readiness of young Address: Various > Call for Nearest Location children from low-income families through local programs. Phone/Fax: 1-866-763-6481 Toll Free Weekdays 8am – 6pm Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the Website: eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc mental, social, and emotional development of children from birth to age 5. Email: [email protected]
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Health Resources and Services Administration The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is Address: Access website for locations the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care For Health Care Assistance or to Find a Health Center: Website: services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically www.hrsa.gov/gethealthcare/index.html vulnerable. Multiple services include health centers, maternal & Contact: www.hrsa.gov/about/contact child health, loans & scholarships, etc.
H.I.S. Ministries Provides a food pantry and transportation services. Address: PO Box 1426 Santa Fe, Texas 77510 Phone/Fax: 409-925-4697 Hours of operation - 9:00 AM-1:00 PM caringsfcc.com/ministries/missions/missionaries-we- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday Website: support/local-missions.html
Holy Family Parish of Galveston and Bolivar A unified Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Address: 1010 35th St, Galveston, Texas 77550 Galveston-Houston providing for the community through Phone/Fax: 409-762-9646 worship, service, education & fellowship. Call or visit website for various worship and service Website: www.holyfamilygb.org locations. Email: [email protected]
Hope Village Address: 15403 Hope Village Road, Friendswood, Texas 77546 Provides affordable lifetime care and support services to Phone/Fax: 281-482-7926 / 281-482-1663 Fx 281-400-2012 children and adults with intellectual and developmental Website: www.hope-village.com disabilities. Email: [email protected]
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Hospice Care Team Specializes in providing health care services for people with a terminal illness and support for the patient’s loved ones. They Address: Various > Call for Nearest Location focus on meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of Phone/Fax: 800-545-8738 Toll Free the patients and families who are coping with a life-limiting illness that is no longer responding to therapies. Website: www.hospicecareteam.org Email: [email protected] Call, email or visit website for closest location
HOTLINES Nat. Runaway Safeline: 800-786-2929 (See Page 5 for more information) Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline: 713-528-7273 Resource & Crisis Hotline: 409-765-7233 Bay Area Turning Point Hotline: 281-286-2525 Suicide Crisis Line: 800-784-2433 Crisis Hotline of Galveston County: 409-741-8255 Teen Hotline: 713-529-8336 Crisis Intervention of Houston Hotline: 713-468-5463 Texas Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 800-252-5400 Gulf Coast MHMR Crisis Hotline: 866-729-3848 Texas HIV/AIDS Hotline: 800-299-2437 Nat. Center for Missing Children: 800-843-5678 Texas Poison Center Hotline: 800-222-1222 Nat. Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Texas Runaway Hotline: 888-580-4357
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) IDEA by Congress is to ensure all students with a disability Contact: idea.ed.gov/qanda_corner/create receive a free and appropriate public education and Website: idea.ed.gov related services.
Interfaith Caring Ministries Interfaith Caring Ministries (ICM) assists residents of southern Harris and northern Galveston County who have a documented Address: 151 Park Avenue, League City, TX 77573 financial crisis. ICM services include: emergency food, rent and Phone/Fax: 281-332-3881 Fx 281-332-3049 utility assistance; medical assistance; vouchers for agency resale Website: www.icmtx.org shops; and a senior outreach program. Please call to schedule an in-person assessment to evaluate for eligibility to receive Email: [email protected] services.
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Island Transit System - Dial-A-Ride Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb service for those eligible Address: 3115 Market St, Galveston, Texas 77550 persons who are unable, due to disability, to use the Phone/Fax: 409-797-3909 / 409-797-3900 Fx 409-797-3901 regular fixed route service. Cost per trip is $1.00 each way.
Website: www.islandtransit.net For Transit Fare visit: www.islandtransit.net/main.htm Contact: [email protected]
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization Address: 2115 East Governors Circle, Houston, Texas 77092 dedicated to educating students about workforce Phone/Fax: 713-682-4500 readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through Website: www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-set experiential, hands-on programs. Contact: engage.ja.org/104504/educator
Krist Samaritan Center Provides counseling services to individuals and families, Address: 17555 El Camino Real, Houston, Texas 77058 specialized academic and psychological testing, psychiatric Phone/Fax: 281-480-7554 Fx 281-480-4641 consultation, professional education and speech therapy. Website: www.samaritanhouston.org Please call for an appointment for services. Email: [email protected]
La Marque Aid & Guidance Service Address: 320 Laurel, La Marque, Texas 77568 Provides a variety family and individual assistance Phone/Fax: 409-938-7852 Fx 409-938-0024 programs to qualified families within the La Marque Website: www.lamarqueaid.com Independent School District. Email: [email protected]
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Legal Redress Program (NAACP Houston Branch) Provides a myriad of civil rights & social justice initiatives, advocacy services are provided at no cost to the Address: 2002 Wheeler Ave, Houston, Texas 77004 community and include, but are not limited to Civic Phone/Fax: 713-526-3389 Fx 713-630-2699 Engagement, Legal Redress, Health and Educational Website: naacphouston.org Advocacy. Our Back-to-School/Stay-In-School program Email: [email protected] provides youth services focused on providing tutorial Resource: [email protected] opportunities & addressing Houston’s high drop-out rate.
LIFE Houston - Local Infant Formula for Emergencies LIFE provides emergency formula/food for hungry babies Address: 2002 S Wayside, Ste 113, Houston, TX 77023 and information about proper infant nutrition. Our vision is to meet the nutritional needs of hungry babies in the area. Phone/Fax: 713-528-6044 Website: www.lifehouston.org Monday through Thursday 9:30a-3:30p Email: [email protected] Friday 9:30a – 2:00p
Lifeline Program Government benefit program that provides discounts on monthly telephone service for eligible low-income consumers to help Website: www.lifelinesupport.org ensure they have the opportunities and security that telephone service affords, including being able to connect to jobs, family and 911 services. Eligibility: www.lifelinesupport.org/ls/eligibility/eligibility-requirements.aspx Lifeline is supported by the federal Universal Service Fund.
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Lighthouse Christian Ministries (LCM) is a non-denominational Christian Outreach mission dedicated to assisting our neighbors Address: 800 Grand Ave, Bacliff, Texas 77518 in need with emergency financial assistance and food for short Phone/Fax: 281-339-3033 Fx 281-339-3032 term help. LCM also provides resources and opportunities needed to help low-income and underserved individuals and Website: www.lighthousecm.org families in the upper Galveston Bay area move toward self- Email: [email protected] sufficiency through structured programs.
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Lone Star Legal Aid Non-profit law firm that provides legal assistance and Address: 2200 Market Ste 301, Galveston, Texas 77550 advocacy on behalf of the low-income and underserved Phone/Fax: 409-763-0381 / 800-551-3712 Fx 409-762-5739 population. Types of legal matters handled include: Family law, welfare assistance, unemployment, housing, Website: www.lonestarlegal.org/galveston.pl healthcare, consumer, etc. Hotline: 800-733-8394
Mainland Children’s Partnership Provides at-risk children and their families in the community resources to providers of medical, social, Address: 2000 Texas Ave Ste 601, Texas City, Texas 77590 educational, financial assistance, and support services Phone/Fax: 409-643-8240 Fx 409-643-8252 providers, and facilitating improved efficiency and Website: www.mcpartnership.org effectiveness of service delivery within the boundaries of the Texas City and La Marque Independent School Email: [email protected] Districts.
Mainland Medical Center – Women’s Center Clinic Address: 6801 EF Lowry Exwy, Texas City, Texas 77591 Medical care services and assistance programs for prenatal care. Phone/Fax: 409-938-5000 Website: www.mainlandmedical.com For appointments and information call 409-938-2801 Directory: www.mainlandmedical.com/about/phone-directory/index.dot
M.I. Lewis Social Service Center Provides services in the Dickinson ISD area of including Address: 215 FM 517 E, Dickinson, Texas 77539 Dickinson, Bacliff and San Leon. Services include Phone/Fax: 281-534-2043 Fx 281-534-1368 emergency financial assistance towards rent, utilities, Website: www.milewisctr.org medicine & GED testing, the food pantry, school supplies & delivery aid for seniors. Email: [email protected]
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Moody Methodist Church Worship and outreach services. Information on days and Address: 2803 53rd St, Galveston, Texas 77551 times of services at links below: Phone/Fax: 409-744-4526 Fx 409-744-0508 Worship Services Schedule - www.moody.org/worship Website: www.moody.org Mission and Outreach - www.moody.org/outreach Contact: www.moody.org/connect
Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living MHCIL provides advocacy, networking, and resources to people with disabilities and their families. Our strategy is Address: 4700 Broadway, Suite E, Galveston, Texas 77551 providing consumer-driven services at no cost to persons with disabilities in Galveston County. Phone/Fax: 888-307-9639 Toll Free Fx 409-515-3607 The five core services are advocacy, peer support, Website: mhcil.org information & referral, independent living skills training, and youth transition. Other services include employment, housing, Contact: [email protected] and transportation assistance.
Nia Cultural Center Provides family & youth empowerment programs including reading enrichment through the CDF Freedom School, the Address: PO Box 1491 Galveston, TX 77553 educational project SHAPE Center Freedom Tour & life skill Phone/Fax: 409-765-7086 training for youth through the Transformations Girls Rites of Website: www.niacultural.org Passage Program.
Our Daily Bread Day Shelter – CHRISTUS Provides meals, clothing, the necessities of personal hygiene & a structured recovery program to homeless clients. For Address: 2420 Winnie, Galveston, Texas 77550 those suffering from addictions to alcohol/drugs, licensed Phone/Fax: 409-765-6971 social workers offer assessments, individual/group Website: www.christusfoundation.org/programs/christus-daily-bread counseling, referrals for treatment, access to daily 12-step Resource: www.christusfoundation.org meetings & chemical dependency educational groups.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Address: 10114 Hwy 6, Hitchcock, Texas 77563 Offers classes for Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, Kindergarten and 1st – Phone/Fax: 409-925-3224 Fx 409-925-9900 6th grade. Visit website for registration information. Website: www.ololcatholicschool.net Resource: [email protected]
Pathway to Recovery Provides drug & alcohol treatment programs through 2119 Oak St, La Marque, Texas 77568 Address: multiple inpatient/outpatient facilities. For a confidential 1224 Linton Drive, La Marque, Texas 77568 assessment please call the Admissions Department to Phone: 409-933-4366 / 979-549-0385 speak with one of the Intake Coordinators.
Website: www.pathwaytorecovery.com Toll Free: 888-300-3697 24 hrs a day Contact: www.pathwaytorecovery.com/contact.php
Pediatric Dental Care Address: 2501 65th St, Galveston, Texas 77551 Offering dental services for infants to young adults. Please call for appointments and all other information. Phone/Fax: 409-744-4551 Fx 409-744-5702 Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm www.pediatricdentalcaregalv.com/galveston-tx-general- Website: pediatric-dentistry.htm
Prevent Blindness Texas (Southeast Region) Provides sight saving services through a network of offices and volunteers across Texas. Vision screenings available for Address: 2202 Waugh Drive, Houston, Texas 77006 children and adults. Phone/Fax: 713-526-2559 Fx 713-529-8310 For a listing of the counties and cities served in Southeast Website: texas.preventblindness.org Region go to: Email: [email protected] http://texas.preventblindness.org/southeast-texas-region
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Resolve It, Inc Provides intervention and support to at-risk youth and their families through evidence-based treatment programs Address: 2951 Marina Bay Drive #265, League City, Texas 77573 to kids who are involved with the juvenile justice system, Phone/Fax: 281-538-1200 Fx 281-538-1400 kids who are at-risk for school failure and children who Website: www.resolveit.org have been abused or are victims of crime and their Email: [email protected] families.
Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Provides services for victims of family violence, sexual Address: 1802 Broadway Ste 122, Galveston, Texas 77550 assault and child abuse including residential shelter, Phone/Fax: Toll Free 24 Hrs 888-919-7233 / 409-765-7233 support groups, legal advocacy, individual counseling and Website: www.rccgc.org a 24 hour crisis hotline. Resource: [email protected]
Rosenberg Library Provides information, educational & recreational books, Address: 2310 Sealy St, Galveston, Texas 77550-2220 CD’s, DVD’s, homework assistance materials, computer lab Phone/Fax: 409-763-8854 Fx 409-763-0275 for patron use. Website: www.rosenberg-library.org Extension services provided to those that are homebound due to disability. Contact [email protected] Contact: www.rosenberg-library.org/information/contact.html
Sheltering Harbour Treatment Center Provides a 24-hour residential treatment center for Address: 18722 Tomato St, Spring, Texas 77379 children 10 - 17 yrs old that offers a group living Phone/Fax: 281-251-9904 environment. Therapeutic services include drug Website: www.shelteringharbour.org counseling, therapy and behavior modification. Contact: www.shelteringharbour.org/contact.aspx
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Shriner’s Hospital for Children - Burns Institute Provides acute, reconstructive & rehabilitative care for children with burns & other skin conditions. The inpatient Address: 815 Market St, Galveston, Texas 77550 & outpatient units are designed to allow children to Phone/Fax: 409-770-6600 Fx 409-770-6977 recover in a safe, fun & friendly environment where family comes first. Our world-class physicians & researchers are Website: www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/Locations/galveston committed to continuously advanced burn care & Resource: www.shrinershq.org treatment to children from all over the world.
Social Security Administration - SSI Benefits Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays Address: 2835 Gulf Freeway South, League City, Texas 77573 benefits to disabled adults & children who have limited income & resources. Phone/Fax: 866-299-3254 / 800-772-1213 Toll Free Website: www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/ssi.htm / www.ssa.gov Visit website to apply for services.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School Church provides worship and ministry services. Sunday: 8:30am, 10:15am, Noon Address: 1612 E Walker, League City, Texas 77573 Weekdays (excluding Wednesdays) 8:30am Church: 281-332-3031 Fx 281-332-8328 Phone/Fax: Call or visit website for ministry directory of services. School: 281-332-4014 Fx 281-332-5148 Church: www.saintmcc.org Website: School: www.stmarycatholicschool.com School provides educational development for children’s th Email/ Church: [email protected] spiritual, moral & intellectual growth. Pre-K -8 grade Contact: School: http://stmarylc.org/contact-us academic programs.
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St. Vincent’s House Provides essential services, resources and tools for individuals Address: 2817 Alfreda Houston Place, Galveston, Texas 77550 and families to sustain themselves. Our services are designed to meet immediate needs of our clients for food, shelter, Phone/Fax: 409-763-8521 Fx 409-763-0572 healthcare & childcare. Assistance and/or access to financial Website: www.stvhope.org resources for families & individuals in crisis situations, such as Resource: [email protected] pending eviction, utility cutoffs or other disruptive situations.
Star of Hope Transitional Living Center / Women & Family Emergency Shelter Shelter for homeless women, single mothers, single 6801 Ardmore, Houston, Texas 77054 Address: fathers and/or parents with children. Structured programs 419 Dowling, Houston, Texas 77003 are provided that focus on spiritual growth, education, Phone/Fax: 713-748-7242 / 713-222-2220 employment, life-management & recovery from substance Website: www.sohmission.org abuse. Contact: www.sohmission.org/contact-form
Start Smart Academy of La Marque Licensed child care services for children infant to Pre-K. 525 Texas Ave, La Marque, Texas 77568 Address: To contact with questions or to enroll visit: 806 Carolyn, La Marque, Texas 77568 www.startsmartacademyoflamarque.com/contact-us.html Phone/Fax: 409-935-0406 / 409-933-0200
Sunshine Center, Inc Provides the services to adults with developmental disabilities such as supportive employment, day habilitation, community Address: 1726 21st St, Galveston, TX 77550 support, case management and family outreach & support.
Phone/Fax: 409-763-5029 Sunshine receives client referrals through the Gulf Coast Center, the Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services, Home & Website: www.sunshinecenterinc.org Community Based Service providers, local schools, hospitals, Email: [email protected] other social service agencies and self-referred individuals.
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Teen Health Centers Preventive & primary health/mental care, health education & referrals to students at the following locations:
Address: Various locations Ball High School: 4115 Ave O Room 1014 Galveston, TX 77550 409-766-5750 (Medical services) Austin Magnet School: 1514 Ave N 1/2 Room 172, Galveston, TX 77550 Phone/Fax: 409-766-5713 (Mental health) Central Middle School: 3014 Sealy Ave, Galveston, TX 77550 Texas City Teen Health: 1805 13th Ave N, Texas City, TX 77590 Website: teenhealthinc.org Crosby Middle School: 6629 FM 2004, Hitchcock, TX 77568
Texas Advocacy Project Provides free legal services statewide to victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Hotlines: Legal 800-777-FAIR / Sexual Assault 888-296-SAFE Website: www.texasadvocacyproject.org For more information to get help now visit: www.texasadvocacyproject.org/gethelp.php Resource: www.texasadvocacyproject.org/websitelinks.php
Texas Attorney General – Child Support Division The official child support enforcement agency for the State of Texas, the Office of the Attorney General provides services Address: 5300 FM 2004 Rd, La Marque, Texas 77568 for parents who wish to obtain or provide support for their Phone/Fax: 800-252-8014 Toll Free children.
Website: www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/cs/about-the-child-support-program To locate the nearest office visit: Contact: www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/cs/contact-the-child-support-division www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/apps/cs_locations
Texas ChalleNGe Academy Provides an alternative education program for drug-free, non- felony convicted 16-18 year olds who have dropped out of or Address: Various locations are in danger of dropping out of high school. The 17 ½ Phone/Fax: Toll Free 877-822-0050 month military style academy consists of 5 ½ months spent Website: www.texaschallengeacademy.com at our campus in Galveston followed by a one year mentoring Contact: [email protected] 409-740-4799 program.
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Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) CHIP is designed for families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid, yet cannot afford to buy private insurance Address: PO Box 149024, Austin, Texas 78714-9024 for their children. CHIP provides eligible children with coverage Phone/Fax: 877-543-7669 Fx 877-541-7905 for a full range of health services including dental, regular Website: www.chipmedicaid.org checkups, immunizations, prescription drugs, lab tests, X-Rays Contact: [email protected] 409-938-2234 and hospital visits.
Texas Children’s Hospital An internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital Address: 6621 Fannin St, Houston, Texas 77030 located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. One of the Phone/Fax: 832-824-1000 / 800-364-KIDS (5437) Toll Free largest pediatric hospitals in the United States, Texas Children’s Hospital is dedicated to providing the finest Website: www.texaschildrens.org possible pediatric patient care, education and research. Resource: www.texaschildrens.org/Locate
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Provides information that helps low-income women find Healthy Texas Women health-care services offered by the Texas Health and Human Address: PO Box 149024, Austin, Texas 78714-9024 Services Commission (HHSC) and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) through Medicaid and other programs. Phone/Fax: Toll Free 1-877-541-7905 Women must apply for the program and be approved to get Website: healthytexaswomen.org services. Resource: www.yourtexasbenefits.com To apply visit: healthytexaswomen.org/contact
The ARC Gulf Coast Provides services and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Address: 1600 E Highway 6, Ste 201, Alvin, TX 77511 Programs include advocacy and assistance with education, Phone/Fax: 281-388-1161 Fx 281-585-2390 transition, employment, guardianship and other important issues. The ARC resource network can also help individuals and Website: arcgulfcoast.org their families obtain the information they need to ensure Email: [email protected] meaningful lives in the communities where they live. 40 Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory www.galvestoncountytx.gov
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The Children’s Center, Inc Provides services for individuals suffering from abuse and Address: PO Box 2600, Galveston, Texas 77553 neglect, homeless and runaway, immigrants and refugees, at risk and special needs, low income and poverty level. Phone/Fax: 409-765-5212 Fx 409-765-6094 Services include shelter, crisis intervention, case Website: www.thechildrenscenterinc.org management, counseling, referral information, outreach Hotline: 1-844-763-8861 and advocacy.
The Gulf Coast Trades Center The GCT Center promotes the social economic independence of Address: 143 Forest Service Rd 233, New Waverly, Texas 77358 disadvantaged youths 14 - 18 yrs of age who are adjudicated Phone/Fax: 936-344-6677 Fx 936-344-2386 and at risk of lifelong dependency through a teaching system of skills needed to confront negative situations as well as providing Website: www.gctc.us opportunities for positive growth. Resource: [email protected]
The Jesse Tree A faith-based, non-profit organization that connects people Address: PO Box 575, Galveston, Texas 77553 with the health care, social services and ministerial Phone/Fax: 409-763-2233 resources they need to rebuild their lives and uplift their Website: www.jessetree.net spirits. Email: [email protected]
The Salvation Army - Galveston The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the Christian church, provides services ranging from financial assistance due to st Address: 601 51 St, Galveston, Texas 77551 hardship, food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, Phone/Fax: 409-763-1691 assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for Email: [email protected] underprivileged children.
Resource: www.salvationarmyusa.org Worship services also provided, contact for schedule
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The Salvation Army –Texas City/La Marque The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the Christian church, provides services ranging from financial assistance Address: 4210 FM 1765, Texas City, Texas 77591 due to hardship, food for the hungry, relief for disaster Phone/Fax: 409-935-1190 victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and Website: www.salvationarmytexas.org opportunities for underprivileged children.
Email: [email protected] Worship services also provided, contact for schedule
United Way - Galveston United Way of Galveston provides human care services Address: 2200 Market St. Ste 850, Galveston, Texas 77550 and referral services to our member agencies, as well as Phone/Fax: 409-762-4357 Fx 409-762-1041 funding Community Investments Initiatives. Website: www.unitedwaygalveston.org
United Way - Galveston County Mainland United Way of Galveston County Mainland provides human Address: 922 14th St N, Texas City, Texas 77590 care services and referral services to our member Phone/Fax: 409-948-4211 Fx 409-948-3309 agencies, as well as funding Community Investments Initiatives. Website: uwgcm.org
University of Texas Medical Branch Address: 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77555 Health and medical services. Phone/Fax: 409-772-1011 / 409-772-2222 24/7 Access Center Committed to the health and well-being of all Texans. Website: www.utmb.edu
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Upward Bound Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants Address: 4015 Avenue Q R-286 C&D, Galveston, TX 77550 in their preparation for college entrance. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in Phone/Fax: 409-944-1253 and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education by Website: www.gc.edu/gc/Upward_Bound.asp increasing the academic performance and motivation of Resource: www.gc.edu/gc/Additional_Resources1.asp participants.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services The government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS provides accurate & useful information Address: Call for closest location and information to our customers, granting immigration & citizenship benefits, Phone/Fax: 1-800-375-5283 promoting an awareness & understanding of citizenship & Website: www.uscis.gov ensuring the integrity of our immigration system.
Victims of Crime Program – District Attorney’s Office Resources for crime victims: -Provides basic information on jailed offenders Address: Various; Visit website for more information -Free service for crime victims & other concerned citizens Phone/Fax: 877-894-8463 Toll Free -Notifies registered users of changes in offender jail status Website: www.galvestoncountytx.gov/da/Pages/OtherCrimeVictimResourceLinks.aspx -Available 24 hrs a day in English or Spanish
WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children) A nutrition program designed to serve pregnant women, new mothers (both post-partum and breastfeeding moms), and 4700 Broadway, Galveston, Texas 77551 Address: young children up to the age of five. (Teen moms can go to the Teen Centers @ schools) - Mon & Fri: 8am-2pm, Tues & Wed: 8am-7pm, Phone/Fax: 409-763-7207 Fx 409-763-7295 - Thurs: 8am-5pm, 4th Sat: 8am-2pm Other WIC locations Dickinson: 281-337-7606 Website: www.gchd.org/chn/wic.htm Texas City: 409-949-3471
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Workforce Solutions Provides assistance for area residents in finding Address: 3549 Palmer Hwy, Texas City, Texas 77590 employment and matching employers with qualified Phone/Fax: 409-949-9055 Fx 409-949-9050 applicants for specific jobs. Through recruiting, screening, Website: www.wrksolutions.com referring and testing they help simplify the hiring process. Resource: www.wrksolutions.com/for-individuals/resources-tips-and-advice
Wright Cuney Recreation Center Provides many services for children including homework Address: 718 41st St, Galveston, Texas 77550 assistance and computer access. Various fitness services Phone/Fax: 409-766-2140 such as basketball, karate and boxing are also offered. Call for availability and other information Website: www.cityofgalveston.org/462/Wright-Cuney-Recreation-Center
YMCA of Greater Houston Provides support and opportunities that focus on youth Call for nearest location or visit: development, healthy living and social responsibility Address: www.ymcahouston.org/locations/ through their many programs and activities.
Phone/Fax: 713-659-5566 To learn more about the programs available in your area Website: www.ymcahouston.org visit search.ymcahouston.org/search/programs
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Please complete this form to ensure your agency’s correct information is updated in the Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory. Please check your listing in the directory as well at www.galvestoncountytx.gov under the Children’s Services listing to confirm. If your agency is not listed it can be added during the next update. If you have any question, please call the Children’s Services office at (409) 770-5508.
Mail completed form to: Children’s Services – 722 Moody Ave, 3rd Floor, Galveston, TX 77550
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