Dickinson ISD Community Resource Directory State Agencies/Government Offices

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Texas Attorney General-Child Support Office Child Support 5300 FM 2004 Road Texas City, TX 77591 1-800-252-8014 www.oag.state.tx.us Texas Department of Public Safety Drivers License/ID 1325 N Amburn Rd. Texas City, TX 77591 409-933-1130 www.dps.texas.gov Your Texas Benefits Apply for Medicaid, CHIPS, SNAP food Call 2-1-1 benefits and TANF cash assistance. www.yourtexasbenefits.com Texas Health and Human Services Aging, disability, financial, health, mental 215 Tanglewood Dr. Dickinson, TX 77539 health and substance abuse benefits. 409-945-0317 Social Security Administration Social security, SSI, Medicare and Disability 2835 Gulf Freeway S League City, TX 77573 benefits. 800-772-1213 Texas Department of Family and Protective Services State care, foster care, kinship care, adoption Child Protective Services (CPS) & Adult Protective and permanency. Reporting suspected adult Services (APS) or child abuse. Report abuse: 800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org www.dfps.state.tx.us Veterans Services To provide assistance, counseling and 9850 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite B-100 Texas guidance to all Galveston County veterans City, TX 77591 and their survivors in all manners pertaining 409-766-2448 to benefits and entitlements from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Texas Workforce Commission Resources, tips and tools to build a stronger 3549 Palmer Hwy., Texas City, TX 77590 Texas workforce. May aslo apply for child 409-949-9055 care assistance through Child care Management Services (CCMS). United States Postal Service Local post office 2515 Termini St. Dickinson, TX 77539 800-275-8777

Hotlines

Adult Protective Services and Child Protective Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of Services children, the elderly or people with 800-252-5400 disabilities. Also, violations of minimum www.txabusehotline.org standards in a child care operation.

Foster Care Help Information, assistance and complaint 844-286-0769 resolution for foster youth up to 18 years old. Child Care Information Information about child care in Texas 800-862-5252 Texas Youth Hotline Peer counseling to youth and family members for family conflicts, delinquency, truancy, abuse and neglect and running away. Crisis Pregnancy Support Center 409-770-5803 Prevention and Addiction Recovery Services 409-944-4337 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 866-729-3848 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services 877-226-8780 2-1-1 Texas Assistance in finding services you may need Dial 2-1-1 in Texas, including mental health, medical help, food, housing, and paying utility bills. Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services Services for the blind, early childhood (DARS) intervention, disability determination, 2000 Texas Ave. Texas City, TX 77590 traumatic brain injury and spinal cord 409-949-3900 injuries.

Job Training/Employment/Adult Education

United Way Bay Area Financial Opportunity Center Financial coaching and education, job 1300 – A Bay Area Blvd., Houston, Texas 77058 readiness and job search assistance; 281-282-6061 En Espanol: 281-282-6079 connection to community resources and https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/ benefits College of the Mainland Adult Education Free GED and ESL classes Phone: 409-933-8294 Email: [email protected] Lighthouse Christian Ministries Life Skills, GED classes, scholarships to those 800 Grand Avenue Bacliff TX 77518 who qualify 281-339-3033 [email protected] www.lighthousecm.org Literacy Advance of Houston- Bay Area Adult Basic Education, English as a second 1300-A Bay area Blvd. Houston TX 77058 language, one-on-one coaching, and 281-282-6032 supplemental classes www.literacyadvance.org Galveston Urban Ministries Job readiness and development, GED 905 43rd St. Galveston TX 77550 programs, Recycling Go Green Jobs 409-497-2460 https://www.galvestonurbanministries.org/

Texas Workforce Solutions Job Seeker Services, job placement services, 3549 Palmer Hwy, Texas City, TX 77590 job search resources, training programs, 409-949-9055 résumé and application preparation, career http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ development, and child care is a support service for parents who work, attend school, or participate in job training Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Galveston Employee assistance 4700 Broadway Suite F-103 Galveston TX 77551 409-762-2064 (24-hour hotline- 866-649- 5862) Texas City Office: 712 5th Ave North Texas City TX 77590 409-948-0405 www.catholiccharities.org M.I. Lewis Social Service Agency Assistance to individuals and families that 215 FM 517 Rd. E Dickinson, TX 77539 live within Dickinson ISD boundaries. 281-534-2043 Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Fairs, Food Pantry, Referrals, Senior Delivery, School Supplies and Thanksgiving Baskets.

Financial/Rent/Utility/Food/Clothing/Emergency Assistance

Lighthouse Christian Ministries Short term assistance ministries include: 800 Grand Avenue Bacliff TX 77518 Financial assistance, Food Assistance 281-339-3033 (Food Pantry and Mobile Food [email protected] www.lighthousecm.org Distributions) M.I. Lewis Social Service Agency Assistance to individuals and families that 215 FM 517 Rd. E Dickinson, TX 77539 live within Dickinson ISD boundaries. 281-534-2043 Emergency Financial Assistance, Rent and Utility Assistance, Food Fairs, Food Pantry, Referrals, Senior Delivery, School Supplies and Thanksgiving Baskets.

TANF Benefits Apply for TANF Cash Help http://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/tanf SNAP Benefits Apply for SNAP Food Benefits http://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/snap Galveston County Food Bank Lists Galveston County Food Banks 624 4th Avenue North Texas City TX 77590 including: Bacliff, Dickinson, Friendswood, 409-945-4232 Galveston, Hitchcock, La Marque, League http://www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.org City, Santa Fe, and Texas City https://www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.org/mobilefood- distribution (Monthly Mobile Distribution Calendar)

United Way Information and Referral Referral Specialist identifies social services 1300 – A Bay Area Blvd., Houston, Texas 77058 offered and connects people to 281-282-6043 or 2-1-1 community organizations and agencies; https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/ assists clients in accessing services by directing and guiding to appropriate United Way Mainland Communities resources. 922 14th St. North Texas City, TX 77590 409-938-4211 United Way Financial Opportunity Center Provide emergency assistance, help plan 1300 Bay Area Blvd. Building A Houston TX budgets, save for a home or education 281-282-6079 http://unitedwayhouston.org Salvation Army- Texas City Assist Galveston County residents with 4210 FM 1765, Texas City, TX 77591 basic needs, food, clothing, shelter and (409) 935-1190 furniture. www.salvationarmytexas.org St. Vincent's House Emergency Assistance and referrals 2817 Post Office, Galveston, TX 77550 (409) 763-8521 www.stvhope.org Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Galveston Rent, Utility, Short term Case 712 5th Avenue North, Texas City, Texas 77590 Management, Information and Referral 409-948-0405 assistance is available to individuals and 4700 Broadway Suite F-103 Galveston TX 77551 families in crisis, as funding is available http://catholiccharitiesusa.org/ Galveston County Community Action Council Financial assistance with utilities and rent, 4700 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77551 head start, section 8 housing. 409-762-8418 www.gccac.org Texas Lifeline Phone Bill Assistance Free phone service for low income families 1-866-454-8387 and individuals www.phone-bill-assistance.com/lifeline.TX American Red Cross Emergency food, shelter and other basic 9300 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 201 Texas City, essentials to disaster victims. TX 77591 409-945-7200 The Jesse Tree Assist Galveston County residents locate 409-766-2233 community resources and social services.

Health/Mental Health

Galveston County Mental Health Deputies Transportation/Intervention for 409-766-2323 individuals experiencing a severe mental health crisis.

Lighthouse Christian Ministries Health Services ministries include: 800 Grand Avenue Bacliff TX 77518 Medical and Dental Clinics. 281-339-3033  Dental clinics are open to uninsured, [email protected] www.lighthousecm.org low-income patients for a low fee. Services include fillings, extractions and cleanings.  Medical clinics are open to uninsured, low-income patients at no cost. Basic healthcare services are provided. Your Texas Benefits Apply for Health Care Assistance http://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/health Chip Medicaid Apply for CHIPS/ Children’s Medicaid http://chipmedicaid.org/ Gator Hope Clinic-Dickinson High School Campus Free medical care and immunizations to 3800 Baker Dr. Dickinson, TX 77539 all DISD Students. Low cost sports 281-229-6257 physicals. Open Mon-Fri 7:30-3:30.

CHRISTUS Health- Point of Light Clinic Medical care for children and adults 2401 Termini Street Dickinson TX 77539 713-803-1830 https://christusfoundation.org/programs/christus-point- lightclinic/ Coastal Health and Wellness Clinic -Mid-County Annex, Discounted Health Services for the 9850-C Emmett F. Lowry Expy, Texas City, TX 77591 Indigent & Uninsured up to 200% 409-938-2234 or 281-309-0255 Federal Poverty Rate. Services include: https://www.gchd.org/clinical-services/coastal- Medical, Dental, Counseling, Prenatal healthwellness and Sports Physicals. Galveston County Health District - Immunization Services Providing children and adults protection 9850-B Emmett F Lowry Expressway, Suite B-104 Texas against vaccine-preventable diseases. All City, TX 77591 clinics are walk in, no appointment. 409-949-3459 Fax# 409-938-2227 M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (open until 7:00 pm on Tuesdays and open at 10:00 am on 2nd Tuesday monthly) http://www.gchd.org/chn/IMM.htm IBN Sina Community Medical Clear Lake Community This program provides free medical and Medical Center and Dental Center dental services to children under the age 15132 Old Galveston Rd (Hwy 3), Houston, TX 77598 of 21 who fall within the 185% federal Phone: 281-990-7462 poverty income level and have no http://ibnsinafoundation.org/ Medicaid, CHIP, or other health insurance coverages. No appointment needed St. Vincent’s House Medical and dental services, Counseling 2817 Alfreda Houston Place Galveston TX 77550 services, utility and rental assistance, 409-765-2216 food pantry Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm https://www.stvhope.org/ and Friday 9am-4pm walk in. Galveston County residents.

Stephen F. Austin Community Health Network Children’s Medical, Dental and behavioral/ mental Center health services Accepts Medicaid, 2360 Gulf Fwy S #100-C League City, TX 77573 Medicare, & self-pay patients 281-824-1480 Gulf Coast Center Adult Mental Health Services, Child and 7510 FM 1765 Texas City 77591 Adolescent Mental Health Services, 800-643-0967 or 409-763-2373 Intellectual & Developmental 24 Hr. Crisis Hotline 866-729-3848 Disabilities, IDD Provider Services, http://gulfcoastcenter.org/ Adolescent Recovery Program, Substance Use Recovery Services, Veteran Support Services, Mental Health First Aid and more DePelchin Children’s Center Counseling Services, Parenting 624 W. Main St. Suite 102 League City 77573 programs, foster care/adoption services 281-332-1463 https://www.depelchin.org/ Krist Samaritan Center Children screening/ evaluations, support 17555 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058 for parents, & child therapy for issues (281) 480-7554 such as anxiety, depression, coping http://www.samaritanhouston.org/ skills, social skills, impulse control, behavior, anger management & family conflict/divorce Family Service Center Parenting support, individual counseling, 2401 Termini Street Suite C Dickinson TX 77539 juvenile justice support and victim 281-576-6366 or 409-938-4814 support services www.fsc-galveston.org Innovative Alternatives, Inc. Counseling services 1335 Regents Park Dr. Suite 240 Houston TX 77058 713-222-2525 http://innovativealternatives.org/ Bo’s Place Provides grief support groups to assist 10050 Buffalo Speedway Houston TX 77054 both children and families grieving the 713-942-8339 death of a loved one www.boplace.org University of Houston- Clear Lake Psychological Services More Affordable counseling to help Clinic clients deal with marital concerns, grief, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Houston TX 77058 raising and educating children, school- 281-283-3330 based assessments and jobs related https://www.uhcl.edu/psychological-services-clinic/ problems using family therapy model. Individual and couples counseling. Sliding Scale

Psychology Resources Psychotherapy and support services 216 North Michigan Avenue League City TX 77573 281-332-5100 http://psychology-resources.com/ Bay Area Psychiatric Psychiatric services, medication 1002 Gemini St. Suite 205 Houston TX 77058 management, psychotherapy services 281-218-8181 http://ghpa.net/ UTMB Psychiatric and Behavioral Sciences Webster Psychiatry and Behavioral services Location: 400 Texas Avenue Webster TX 77598 Galveston Location: 400 Harborside Dr. Galveston TX 77555 281-338-2798 (Webster) / 409-772-0770 (Galveston) https://www.utmb.edu/psychiatry/ Behavior Plus, Inc. Behavioral consultations, parenting 902 S. Friendswood Dr. Suite G Friendswood TX 77546 classes and part workshops, social skills 281-482-7587 groups for students http://www.behaviorplus.com/ Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families Community to reduce substance abuse 2145 W. Nasa Blvd. Webster TX 77598 prevention in youth 281-284-0370 Attention Deficit Disorders Association Provides support groups and education 12345 Jones Rd. #287 Houston TX 77070 281-894-4932 https://add.org/ NAMI Gulf Coast Support, education, service advocacy 2206 N. Gordon St. Alvin, TX 77511 and shared information at monthly 281-585-3100 support meetings. Mainland Medical Center-Institute for Living Inpatient and Outpatient mental health 6801 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway Texas City, TX 77591 services 409-938-5000 UTMB Inpatient Mental Health or Health 409-772-2222 or 800-917-8906 Services

Food Pantries

Lighthouse Christian Ministries Food Assistance provided through a food 800 Grand Avenue Bacliff TX 77518 pantry and mobile food distributions. 281-339-3033 [email protected] www.lighthousecm.org The food pantry is open to residents in the upper Galveston Bay area that are facing a food crisis. CM's Food Pantry is open Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

LCM hosts Mobile Food Distributions in cooperation with the Galveston County Food Bank twice a month 2nd Tuesday of the month at Bayshore Park | 9 a.m. 4th Saturday of the month at KE Little Elementary | 9 a.m. M.I. Lewis Social Service Agency Assistance to individuals and families that 215 FM 517 Rd. E Dickinson, TX 77539 live within Dickinson ISD boundaries. 281-534-2043 Food Fairs, Food Pantry, and Thanksgiving Baskets.

Food Fair: 3rd Saturday of every month (7 am until all food is distributed). Fresh fruits, vegetables and canned goods from the Galveston County Food Bank are given to anyone that comes and registers.

Food Pantry: food is given 6 times per year to individuals and families who qualify. Exceptions – Food is given every month for circumstances involving the following exceptions (per qualification through M. I. Lewis’ case assessment policy):  Low-income elderly individuals  Single parents with young children  Individuals who have no transportation  Individuals who have just had an accident  Circumstances involving recent unemployment

Galveston County Food Bank Lists Galveston County Food Banks 624 4th Avenue North Texas City TX 77590 including: Bacliff, Dickinson, Friendswood, 409-945-4232 Galveston, Hitchcock, La Marque, League http://www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.org City, Santa Fe, and Texas City Galveston County Food Bank-Mobile Distribution Lists all food distribution locations for Calendar Galveston and Brazoria Counties for the https://www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.org/mobilefood- month. Individuals may visit one or as distribution (Monthly Mobile Distribution Calendar) many distribution locations as needed. Proof of residence in Galveston or Brazoria County is required. Greater New Hope MBC Tuesday 9am-12pm, Wednesday 4pm- 2308 22nd St. Dickinson, TX 77539 7pm 281-337-3102 Susan’s Market Food Pantry 2000 Texas Ave. Texas City, TX 77590 409-643-8240 Living Faith Outreach 3rd Tuesday of the Month 5pm-7pm (Must 3700 Deats Rd. Dickinson, TX 77539 be a Galveston County Resident and 281-309-0799 provide utility bill or lease agreement) St. Mary Catholic Church Wednesday & Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm 1612 E Walker League City TX 77573 281-332-3031 Interfaith Caring Ministries Monday – Friday 8:00-5:00 pm 151 Park Avenue League City, TX 77573 281-332-3881

Pregnancy Related Services/Child Care/Diapers and Formula Assistance

Anchor Point Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and League City Location 103 Davis Rd, Suite B, League options counseling. Provides parenting City, Texas 77573 options and single mom support, material (M,T,Th 10:00-4:00pm, W 10:00-6:00pm, F By assistance (diapers, maternity clothes, appointment only) strollers, cribs, and more), shelter, food and Seabrook Location 1905 Capri Ln., Seabrook, Texas housing referrals, doctor and medical 77586 referrals, Medicaid assistance and WIC (M-F By appointment only) referrals Phone: (832) 632-1221 24 hour Hotline: 800-712-4357 [email protected] http://www.anchorpoint.us/ WIC Benefits Apply for WIC http://texaswic.dshs.state.tx.us/wiclessons/splash/ Safe Riders Program Free Car Seats 1-800-252-8255 https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/saferiders/

Galveston County Head Start Designed to promote school readiness in 10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway Texas City, TX young children from low-income families. 77591 This educational initiative is also designed to 409-692-0251 or 409-440-7143 support the mental, social, and emotional 409-762-9019 Summer contact number development of pre-school aged children. Pregnancy and Parenting Support Center Decision-making counseling, parenting Lighthouse Christian Ministries classes, and blessing items. 800 Grand Ave. Bacliff, TX 77518 Thursdays from 9 am-3pm. 409-945-2888

Shelter/Housing

Family Promise of Clear Creek Provides housing, meals, childcare if 1101 S. Egret Bay Blvd, Building B, League City, TX applicable and encourages employment 77573 search to those who qualify for the housing 832-932-3963 services www.ccfamilypromise.org Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc. Emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline, case 1802 Broadway Suite 122 Galveston TX 77586 management, legal assistance, therapy 409-763-1441 The Children’s Center A Safe Place Programs in Houston & 1-844-763-8861 Galveston county & Runaway and homeless https://thechildrenscenterinc.org/ youth programs Covenant House Emergency Shelter for youth 17-21 years old, 1111 Lovett Blvd. Houston, TX 77006 also provides transitional living programs, Phone: (713) 523-2231 health care services, crisis care, and 24- hour Hotline 1-800-RUNAWAY employment assistance https://www.covenanthouse.org/ http://www.1800runaway.org/ CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread Day Shelter provides food, clothing, hygiene 2420 Winnie, Galveston, Texas 77550 and first aid assistance. 409-765-6971 M-F 8:15 to 4:00pm https://christusfoundation.org/programs/christus- our-dailybread/ Bay Area Turning Point A shelter for women and children affected by *Address is confidential domestic violence and sexual assault. 24 Hour Hotline 281-286-2525 http://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/ Star of Hope-Women & Family Emergency Shelter A shelter for women and families. 419 Dowling Street Houston, TX 77003 713-222-2220 Samaritan Women at the Well Counseling, substance abuse services, 3206 13th Ave. North Texas City, TX 77590 shelter, food, clothing and child care services. 409-948-2288 Faith based transitional living program.

County of Galveston Housing Department Low income, disabled, or elderly. 722 Moody Ave. Galveston, TX 77550 Public and section 8 housing. 409-762-8621 Applicants must complete an application. Applicants are placed on a waiting list until housing becomes available.

Transportation

Connect Transit The Gulf Coast Center offers low cost 409-945-0820 or 800-266-2320 transportation services for Galveston and http://www.gcmhmr.com/connect_transportation.aspx Brazoria counties H K Express Transit Provides transportation for the elderly, 1300 Bay Area Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 100 Houston, TX disabled and low-income community from 77058 South Houston to Galveston counties 281-235-4825 http://www.hktransit.com/ On the Road Lending Opportunity for affordable and stable cars 214-226-2542 even if credit scores are not the greatest. [email protected] Must apply and go through the application www.ontheroadlending.org process. Medicaid Transportation Free transportation to and from any 1-877-633-8747 medical appointments, call 2 days in https://hhs.texas.gov/services/questions-aboutyour- advance and must have Medicaid ID # or benefits social security number and address of location that you are being transported to

Please contact the homeless liaison for Dickinson ISD at 281-229-7421 if you need further assistance.