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2018 DENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTORY

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HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Attorney General (Child Support Division) ...... 469-241-6500 Animal Control for the City of Denton ...... 940-349-7594 Animal Control for Denton County ...... 940-349-1600 City of Argyle ...... 940-464-7273 City of Aubrey ...... 940-440-9343 City of Corinth ...... 940-498-3200 City of Denton ...... 940-349-8200 City of Justin...... 940-648-2541 City of Krugerville ...... 940-365-5833 City of Krum ...... 940-482-3491 City of Lake Dallas ...... 940-497-2226 City of Lewisville ...... 972-219-3400 City of Pilot Point ...... 940-686-2165 City of Ponder ...... 940-479-2396 City of Sanger ...... 940-458-7930 City of Tioga ...... 940-437-2351 Denton Chamber of Commerce ...... 940-382-9693 Denton County Juvenile Probation ...... 940-349-2400 Denton Independent School District ...... 940-369-0000 Denton Public Library ...... 940-349-8752 Denton Record Chronicle ...... 940-387-3811 Department of Family Protective Services ...... 940-381-3400 Fire Marshall/Emergency Management ...... 940-349-2840 Grief and Loss Center of North Texas ...... 214-452-3105 Lewisville Chamber of Commerce ...... 972-436-9571 Lewisville Public Library ...... 972-219-3570 Mayor/City Council of Denton ...... 940-349-7717 North Central Texas College ...... 940-498-6282 Texas Department of Public Safety ...... 940-484-6666 Texas Woman’s University ...... 940-898-2000 United Way of Denton County, Inc...... 940-566-5851 University of North Texas ...... 940-565-2000 United States Post Office ...... 940-387-8555 Voters Registration ...... 940-349-3200

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POLICE DEPARTMENTS

Argyle Police Denton Police Lewisville Police PO Box 609 601 East Hickory PO Box 299002 Argyle, TX 76226 Denton, TX 76205 Lewisville, TX 75029 940-464-7254 940-349-8181 972-219-3600

Aubrey Police Double Oak Police Little Elm Police 108 E Elm St. 320 Waketon 88 W. El Dorado Pwky Aubrey, TX 76227 Double Oak, TX 75077 Little Elm, TX 75068 940-365-2601 972-355-5995 214-975-0460

Bridgeport Police Flower Mound Police Pilot Point Police 1000 Thompson St. 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane 100 East Main Street Bridgeport, TX 76206 Flower Mound, TX 75028 Pilot Point, TX 76258 940-683-3430 972-539-0525 940-686-2969

Carrollton Police Highland Village Police Ponder Police 2025 E. Jackson Rd. 1000 Highland Village Rd. 405 Shaffner St Carrollton, TX 75006 Highland Village, TX 75077 Ponder, TX 76259 972-466-3290 972-317-6551 940-479-2396

The Colony Police Justin Police Sanger Police 5151 N. Colony Blvd. P.O. Box 129 209 N. 5th St. The Colony, TX 75056 Justin, TX 76249 Sanger, TX 76266 972-625-1887 940-648-2541 940-458-7444

Corinth Police Krugerville Police TWU Police 2003 S. Corinth St. 100 Kruger Rd P.O. Box 425767 Corinth, TX 76210 Krugerville, TX 76227 Denton, TX 76204 940-498-2017 940-365-2029 940-898-2911

Cross Roads Police Krum Police UNT Police 100 Kruger Rd 146 West Mccart St. 1700 Wilshire St, Denton, Krugerville, TX 76227 Krum, TX 76249 TX 76201 940-365-2029 940-482-3171 940-565-3000

Decatur Police Lake Dallas Police 1601 S. State St. 212 Main Street Decatur, TX 76234 Lake Dallas, TX 75065 940-393-0300 940-497-2228

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HOTLINES AND TOLL FREE NUMBERS

Children Abuse Hotline ...... 800-252-5400 Child Care Information Hotline ...... 800-862-5252 Immunization Hotline ...... 800-252-9152 Safe Riders (Infant Car Seats) Hotline ...... 800-252-8255 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ...... 800-843-5678 Attorney General Child Support Services ...... 800-252-8014 SIDS Alliance ...... 800-221-7437

Youth National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ...... 800-843-5678 Texas Runaway Hotline ...... 800-392-3352 Texas Youth Hotline ...... 800-989-6884

Seniors Department of Aging & Disability Services (60+Hotline) ...... 800-252-9240 Office of Attorney General Consumer Protection ...... 800-252-8011 Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services & Consumer Rights ...... 800-458-9858 Legal Hotline for Texans...... 800-622-2520

Health & Disabled ALS (Lou Gehrig’s) ...... 800-782-4747 American Diabetes Association ...... 800-342-2383 American Parkinson Disease Association ...... 800-223-2732 Cancer Information Hotline ...... 800-227-2345 Deaf Services ...... 800-332-3873 Division of Blind Services (DARS) ...... 800-628-5115 HIV/STD Hotline ...... 800-299-2437 Infectious Disease Hotline ...... 800-252-8239 National Alzheimer’s Association ...... 800-272-3900

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HOTLINES AND TOLL FREE NUMBERS

Additional Resources

Abuse/Neglect Report Hotline ...... 800-252-5400 Attorney General Crime Victims Compensation ...... 800-983-9933 Injured Workers Hotline ...... 800-252-7031 Lawyer Referral Service ...... 800-252-9690 Family Law Hotline ...... 800-777-3247 Literacy Hotline ...... 800-441-7323 Mental Health & Drug Abuse Referral Hotline ...... 800-662-4357 National Alcohol/Drug Referral ...... 800-454-8966 National Domestic Violence Hotline ...... 800-799-7233 National Sexual Assault Hotline ...... 800-656-4673 Adapt Community Solutions (Mental Health/Chemical Dependency) ...... 866-260-8000 Texas Workforce Commission Employer Hotline ...... 800-832-9394 Texas Workforce Commission Unemployment Insurance Hotline ...... 800-558-8321 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ...... 800-273-8255

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Health Services of North Texas ...... 940-381-1501 Alcoholics Anonymous ...... 214-887-6699 ALS (Lou Gehrig’s) ...... 877-714-0088 Alzheimer’s Caregivers ...... 940-566-0902 Alzheimer Association ...... 800-272-3900 American Cancer Society ...... 800-227-2345 Ann’s Haven Hospice/VNA ...... 940-349-5900 Counseling Center of Denton ...... 940-382-5328 Denton County MHMR ...... 940-381-5000 Denton County Public Health ...... 940-349-2900 Diabetes ...... 940-349-2900 Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas ...... 682-316-3121 Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas ...... 214-267-1374 Friends of the Family ...... 940-382-7273 Grief and Loss Center of North Texas ...... 214-452-3105 La Leche League of Denton...... 940-383-5769 Medical City Denton ...... 940-384-3535 Medical Center of Lewisville ...... 972-420-1000 Overeaters Anonymous ...... 505-891-2664 Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas ...... 940-891-0737 Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton ...... 940-898-7000 Women to Women Pregnancy Resource Center ...... 940-383-4494

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INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES

Statewide Information and Referral Services - 211 (landline) 1-877-541-7905 (cell phone)

COLLIN COUNTY The Assistance Center of Collin County ...... 972-422-1850 North Collin County-Lifeline (McKinney) ...... 972-542-0020

COOKE COUNTY United Way of Cooke County ...... 940-665-1793

DALLAS COUNTY United Way of Metropolitan Dallas ...... 214-978-0000 211-Texas ...... 877-541-7905

DENTON COUNTY United Way of Denton County ...... 940-566-5851

GRAYSON COUNTY United Way of Grayson County ...... 903-893-1920

TARRANT COUNTY United Way of Tarrant County ...... 817-258-8000 Diocese of Fort Worth (Catholic Charities) ...... 817-534-0814

WISE COUNTY United Way of Wise County ...... 940-627-2111 WARM (Wise Area Relief Mission) ...... 940-626-4676

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CATEGORICAL INDEX

ABUSE and NEGLECT/PROTECTIVE SERVICES CLOTHING Children's Advocacy Center for Denton Christian Community Action (CCA) ...... 23, 24 County ...... 22, 23 Denton Bible Church ...... 28 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Northwest Christian Community Services ...... 48 Denton County, Inc...... 26 Pilot Point Goodfellows ...... 50, 51 Denton County Friends of the Family ...... 30 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps ...... 53, 54 North Texas Youth Connection ...... 48 The Shepherd’s Storehouse ...... 56 Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center ...... 58 Singing Oaks Church of Christ ...... 56 Texas Department of Family and Protective Texas Health and Human Service Services ...... 59 Commission ...... 59

BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICES COUNSELING SERVICES Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind ...... 27, 28 CCD Counseling, PA ...... 21 EyeCare America ...... 36 Cumberland Presbyterian Children's REACH of Denton ...... 52 Home ...... 26, 27 Denton County Friends of the Family ...... 30 CAMPS: RECREATIONAL Denton I.S.D. Student and Staff Assistance ..... 33 Boys and Girls Club of North Central Texas ...... 20 First Step Denton County Outreach Program ... 37 Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Council ...... 20 Innovative Counseling Services ...... 41 Camp Fire First Texas ...... 20, 21 Lewisville Counseling Services ...... 44 Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas ...... 37, 38 NextGen Counseling, PLLC ...... 47 Pastoral Counseling Center ...... 49, 50 CAMPS: REHABILITATIVE Ranch Hand Rescue Counseling Center ..... 51, 52 Camp Summit...... 21 Texas Social Services ...... 60 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc...... 57 UNT-Child and Family Resource Clinic ...... 63 UNT-Counseling & Human Development CHILDREN SERVICES AND ACTIVITES Center ...... 63 UNT-Counseling and Testing Center ...... 63 Big Brothers Big Sisters ...... 19 UNT-Psychology Clinic ...... 64 Boys and Girls Club of North Central Texas ...... 20 UNT-Trio Program/Talent Search ...... 64, 65 Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Council ...... 20 Victory Therapy Center ...... 65 Camp Fire First Texas ...... 20, 21 Youth and Family Counseling ...... 67 Camp Summit...... 21

Cross Timbers YMCA ...... 26 COUNSELING: COUPLES DADS Foster Grandparent Program ...... 27 Excel Center of Lewisville ...... 35 CCD Counseling, PA ...... 21 Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas ...... 37, 38 Lewisville Counseling Services ...... 44 Journey to Dream ...... 41 Pastoral Counseling Center ...... 49, 50 OpenDoor Counseling and Assessment UNT-Child and Family Resource Clinic ...... 63 Services ...... 48 UNT-Counseling & Human Development PediPlace ...... 50 Center ...... 63 Phoenix House of Dallas ...... 50 UNT-Psychology Clinic ...... 64 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc...... 57 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children ... 59, 60 COUNSELING: CRISIS Therapy 2000...... 60, 61 Denton County Friends of the Family ...... 30 Denton County MHMR Center ...... 30, 31

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COUNSERLING: CHILDREN & TEENS (CCS) ...... 22 NextGen Counseling, PLLC...... 47 Cross Timbers YMCA ...... 26 OpenDoor Counseling and Assessment Denton Christian Preschool ...... 28, 29 Services ...... 48 Denton City County Day School ...... 29 Texas Social Services ...... 60 Denton I.S.D. - Extended School Day UNT-Child and Family Resource Clinic ...... 63 Program ...... 32 UNT-Counseling & Human Development Fred Moore Day Nursery School ...... 37 Center ...... 63 DEAF/HEARING IMPAIRED COUNSELING: FAMILY Denton I.S.D.- Regional Day School Program for CCD Counseling, PA ...... 21 the Deaf-Special Education ...... 32, 33 Cook Children's Psychology Clinic ...... 26 Easter Seals North Texas ...... 35 Denton County Friends of the Family ...... 30 UNT-Speech and Hearing Center ...... 64 Denton I.S.D. Student and Staff Assistance...... 33 Family Tree Program ...... 36, 37 DENTAL NextGen Counseling, PLLC...... 47 Denton Central Appraising District ...... 28 Pastoral Counseling Center...... 49, 50 Denton County Public Health ...... 31 TWU-Counseling and Family Therapy Denton Kiwanis Club - Children's Clinic ...... 34 Clinic ...... 61 First Refuge Ministries ...... 37 UNT-Counseling & Human Development TWU-Dental Hygiene Clinic...... 61 Center ...... 63 UNT-Psychology Clinic ...... 64 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: EVALUATION Youth and Family Counseling ...... 67 and TREATMENT Child Study Center ...... 22 COMMUNITY AND CITY Easter Seals North Texas ...... 35 City of Denton- Parks Riding Unlimited, Inc...... 52 and Recreation Department ...... 25 Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center ...... 58 Keep Denton Beautiful ...... 41, 42 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children ... 59, 60 Keep Lewisville Beautiful ...... 42 TWU - Integrated Clinic for Behavior and Learning Evaluation ...... 61 COUNSELING: GROUP THERAPY TWU-Speech, Language and Hearing Alzheimer's Association Clinic ...... 61, 62 Greater Dallas Chapter ...... 17 UNT-Child and Family Resource Clinic ...... 63 American Cancer Society ...... 17 UNT-Speech and Hearing Center ...... 64 American Heart Association ...... 18 CCD Counseling, PA ...... 21 DISABILITY SERVICES Denton I.S.D. Student and Staff Assistance...... 33 Ability Connection Texas ...... 17 Innovative Counseling Services ...... 41 Able-Disabled ...... 17 The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society-North Arc of Denton County ...... 18 Texas Chapter ...... 44 Camp Summit ...... 21 National Multiple Sclerosis Society - North Texas Child Study Center ...... 22 Office ...... 46 Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind ...... 27, 28 Suicide and Crisis Center ...... 58 Denton I.S.D.- Regional Day School Program for TWU-Counseling and Family Therapy the Deaf-Special Education ...... 32, 33 Clinic ...... 61 Denton State Supported Living Center ...... 34 UNT-Psychology Clinic ...... 64 EduCare Community Living ...... 35 Youth and Family Counseling ...... 67 Epic Health Services ...... 35 EyeCare America ...... 36 DAY CARE: INFANTS/CHILDREN Fairoaks Retirement Apartments ...... 36 Child Care Services of North Central Texas Geri-Options Geriatric Care Management ...... 37 9

Hearts For Homes ...... 40 Ann Windle School for Young Children ...... 18 Launchabilitiy ...... 43 Arc of Denton County ...... 18 REACH of Denton ...... 52 Denton State Supported Living Center ...... 34 Riding Unlimited, Inc...... 52 UNT-Speech and Hearing Center ...... 64 RSVP Denton County (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) ...... 52, 53 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Social Security Administration ...... 56 Christian Community Action (CCA) ...... 23, 24 Special Abilities of North Texas ...... 57, 58 Community Services, Inc...... 26 Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center ...... 58 Metrocrest Social Services ...... 45, 46 Texas Department of Health Services ...... 59 Northwest Christian Community Services ...... 48 Therapy 2000...... 60, 61 Pilot Point Goodfellows ...... 50, 51 TWU - Integrated Clinic for Behavior and The Salvation Army, Denton Corps ...... 53, 54 Learning Evaluation ...... 61 The Salvation Army, Lewisville...... 54 TWU-Speech, Language and Hearing The Shepherd’s Storehouse ...... 56 Clinic ...... 61, 62 Singing Oaks Church of Christ ...... 56 United Through HOPE ...... 62 UNT-Office of Disability Accommodation ... 63, 64 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES UNT-Speech and Hearing Center ...... 64 Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind ...... 27, 28 Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth ...... 38 DRUG and ALCOHOL PROGRAMS Job Corps ...... 41 Cenikor Foundation ...... 22 Learning Institute of Family Denton Treatment Services ...... 34, 35 Education (LIFE) ...... 43 Excel Center of Lewisville ...... 35 Metrocrest Social Services ...... 45, 46 Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Our Daily Bread, Inc...... 49 Abuse ...... 38, 39 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps ...... 53, 54 Innovative Counseling Services ...... 41 S.C.O.R.E (Counselors to America's Small Monsignor King Outreach Center ...... 46 Business) ...... 55 Nexus Recovery Center, Inc...... 47 Texas Workforce Solutions ...... 60 Phoenix House of Dallas ...... 50 UNT-Counseling & Human Development Solutions of North Texas ...... 56 Center ...... 63 UNT-Substance Abuse Resource Center ...... 64 VA North Texas Health Care System ...... 65 FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES American Pregnancy Association ...... 18 EDUCATION SERVICES CCD Counseling, PA ...... 21 Ann Windle School for Young Children...... 18 Child Care Services of North Central Texas Communities in Schools of North Texas .... 25, 26 (CCS) ...... 22 Denton Christian Preschool ...... 28, 29 Children's Connections Inc...... 23 Denton City County Day School ...... 29 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Denton I.S.D. - Extended School Day Denton County, Inc...... 26 Program ...... 32 Cross Timbers YMCA ...... 26 Denton I.S.D.- Regional Day School Program for Cumberland Presbyterian Children's the Deaf-Special Education ...... 32, 33 Home ...... 26, 27 Denton Public Library Literacy Program ...... 34 Denton Central Appraising District ...... 28 Easter Seals North Texas ...... 35 Denton Christian Preschool ...... 28, 29 Fred Moore Day Nursery School ...... 37 Denton City County Day School ...... 29 Rosemont at Pecan Creek ...... 52 Denton County Public Health ...... 31 Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service ...... 58, 59 Denton I.S.D. Social Services and UNT-Trio Program/Talent Search ...... 64, 65 Assistance ...... 33 Denton I.S.D. - Extended School Day EDUCATION: CHILDREN (SPECIAL NEEDS) Program ...... 32 10

Denton I.S.D. Student and Staff Assistance...... 33 Division ...... 24, 25 Denton I.S.D.-Teen Parent Program ...... 33 Community Services, Inc...... 26 Denton Kiwanis Club - Children's Clinic ...... 34 Denton Affordable Housing Corporation Easter Seals North Texas ...... 35 (DAHC) ...... 28 Family Tree Program ...... 36, 37 Denton Housing Authority ...... 32 Habitat for Humanity of Denton County ...... 39 Habitat for Humanity of Denton County ...... 39 Learning Institute of Family Hearts For Homes ...... 40 Education (LIFE) ...... 43 Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc...... 41 NextGen Counseling, PLLC...... 47 Pilot Point Goodfellows ...... 50 Rosemont at Pecan Creek ...... 52 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps ...... 53, 54 Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center ...... 58 Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service ...... 58, 59 FOOD/MEALS Texas Department of Family and Protective Argyle Food Bank ...... 19 Services ...... 59 Asbury Relief Ministry Food Pantry ...... 19 TWU-Counseling and Family Therapy Christian Community Action (CCA) ...... 23, 24 Clinic ...... 61 Denton Bible Church ...... 28 Denton Community Food Center ...... 29 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: EMERGENCY/ Denton County WIC (Women, Infants and SHORT-TERM Children) ...... 32 Community Services, Inc...... 26 First Refuge Ministries ...... 37 Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc...... 41 Lake Cities Community Food Pantry & Metrocrest Social Services...... 45, 46 Community Aid Fund ...... 43 Northwest Christian Community Services ...... 48 Little Elm Area Food Bank ...... 44, 45 Pilot Point Goodfellows ...... 50 Metrocrest Social Services ...... 45, 46 The Salvation Army, Lewisville ...... 54 Northwest Christian Community Services ...... 48 Singing Oaks Church of Christ ...... 56 Our Daily Bread, Inc...... 49 Pilot Point Goodfellows ...... 50, 51 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: HEALTH RELATED The Salvation Army, Denton Corps ...... 53, 54 American Diabetes Association ...... 17, 18 The Salvation Army, Lewisville...... 54 Denton Community Health Clinic ...... 29, 30 The Shepherd’s Hand ...... 55 Denton County Indigent Health Care ...... 30 The Shepherd’s Storehouse ...... 56 First Refuge Ministries ...... 37 Senior Adult Services (Division of Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc...... 41 Metrocrest)...... 55 Singing Oaks Church of Christ ...... 56 Singing Oaks Church of Christ ...... 56 Texas Department of Health Services ...... 59 SPAN, Special Programs for Aging Needs ...... 57 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children ... 59, 60 Texas Health and Human Service United Healthcare ...... 62 Commission ...... 59

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: INCOME HEARING AIDS MAINTENANCE Easter Seals North Texas ...... 35 Greenpath ...... 39 Social Security Administration ...... 56 HOME HEALTH CARE Texas Health and Human Service Baylor Rehab Home Health (Pinnacle Home Commission ...... 59 Health) ...... 19 Epic Health Services ...... 35 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: RESIDENTIAL Good Samaritan Society ...... 38 FACILITIES/HOUSING Home Instead Senior Care ...... 40, 41 Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth – KidsCare Therapy ...... 42, 43 Veteran's Services...... 21, 22 North Central Texas Area Agency on City of Denton - Community Development Aging ...... 47, 48 11

Sage Care Therapy Services ...... 53 Leuty Avenue Apartments ...... 44 Theracare Home Health ...... 60 Shady Shores Apartments ...... 55 VNA Ann's Haven ...... 65 HOUSING: EMERGENCY HOME MAINTENANCE: REPAIR ASSISTANCE Denton County Friends of the Family ...... 30 The AARP Connections for Independent Giving Hope, Inc...... 38 Living ...... 17 Hearts For Homes ...... 40 City of Denton - Community Development Monsignor King Outreach Center ...... 46 Division...... North Texas Youth Connection ...... 48 Denton Central Appraising District...... 28 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps ...... 53, 54 Hearts For Homes ...... 40 Metrocrest Social Services ...... 45, 46 HOUSING: SHORT TERM & TRANSITIONAL North Central Texas Area Agency on Denton Affordable Housing Corporation Aging ...... 47, 48 (DAHC) ...... 28 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps ...... 53, 54 Denton County Friends of the Family ...... 30 Senior Adult Services (Division of Giving Hope, Inc...... 38 Metrocrest) ...... 55 IMMIGRATION SERVICES HOUSING: GENERAL ASSISTANCE Opening Doors International Services ...... 48, 49 Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth – Veteran's Services ...... 21, 22 INFORMATION and REFERRAL SERVICES: Christian Community Action (CCA) ...... 23, 24 EMPLOYMENT City of Denton - Community Development Texas Workforce Solutions ...... 60 Division...... 24, 25 Community Services, Inc...... 26 INFORMATION and REFERRAL SERVICES: Denton Affordable Housing Corporation GENERAL (DAHC) ...... 28 Denton County WIC (Women, Infants and Denton County Friends of the Family...... 30 Children) ...... 32 Denton County MHMR Center ...... 30, 31 Little Elm Area Food Bank ...... 44, 45 Denton Freedom House ...... 32 Metrocrest Social Services ...... 45, 46 Denton Housing Authority ...... 32 Our Daily Bread, Inc...... 49 Giving Hope, Inc...... 38 Phoenix House of Dallas ...... 50 Habitat for Humanity of Denton County ...... 39 REACH of Denton ...... 52 Hearts For Homes ...... 40 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps ...... 53, 54 Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc...... 41 Senior Adult Services (Division of Journey to Dream ...... 41 Metrocrest) ...... 55 Leuty Avenue Apartments ...... 44 State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral & Information North Texas Youth Connection ...... 48 Service ...... 58 Pilot Point Goodfellows ...... 50, 51 Texas Health and Human Service The Salvation Army, Denton Corps ...... 53, 54 Commission ...... 59 The Shepherd’s Storehouse ...... 56 Texas Workforce Solutions ...... 60 Senior Adult Services (Division of Metrocrest) ...... 55 INFORMATION and REFERRAL SERVICES: Shady Shores Apartments ...... 55 MEDICAL We Care Facilities, LLC - Residential Care American Cancer Society ...... 17 Homes ...... 66 American Pregnancy Association ...... 18 Children's Connections Inc...... 23 HOUSING: AFFORDABLE Denton Kiwanis Club - Children's Clinic ...... 34 Denton Affordable Housing Corporation EyeCare America ...... 36 (DAHC) ...... 28 Our Daily Bread, Inc...... 49 Habitat for Humanity of Denton County ...... 39 Primary Care Clinic of North Texas ...... 51 12

REACH of Denton ...... 52 Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc...... 41 Someone Cares Advocacy and Pregnancy Center KidsCare Therapy ...... 42, 43 of Lewisville ...... 56, 57 The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society-North Texas Health and Human Service Texas Chapter...... 44 Commission ...... 59 Little Elm Medical Clinic ...... 45 MHMR Tarrant-Prevention & Intervention INFORMATION and REFERRAL SERVICES: MENTAL Unit ...... 46 HEALTH March of Dimes Foundation ...... 45 Denton County MHMR Center ...... 30, 31 National Multiple Sclerosis Society - North Texas MHMR Tarrant-Prevention & Intervention Office ...... 46 Unit ...... 46 North Central Texas Area Agency on Our Daily Bread, Inc...... 48, 49 Aging ...... 47, 48 Our Daily Bread, Inc...... 49 LEGAL SERVICES PediPlace ...... 50 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas...... 51 Denton County, Inc...... 26 Primary Care Clinic of North Texas ...... 51 Dallas Bar Association ...... 27 Riding Unlimited, Inc...... 52 Children's Advocacy Center for Denton Sage Care Therapy Services ...... 53 County ...... 22, 23 The Shepherd’s Storehouse ...... 56 Legal Aid of Northwest Texas ...... 43 Singing Oaks Church of Christ ...... 56 Legal Hotline for Texans ...... 43, 44 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc...... 57 Opening Doors International Services ...... 48, 49 Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center ...... 58 Texas Department of Health Services ...... 59 MEDICAL SERVICES Texas Health and Human Service Alzheimer’s Association Greater Dallas Commission ...... 59 Chapter ...... 17 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children ... 59, 60 American Cancer Society ...... 17 Theracare Home Health ...... 60 American Diabetes Association ...... 17, 18 Therapy 2000 ...... 60, 61 American Heart Association ...... 18 TWU-Dental Hygiene Clinic ...... 61 Baylor Rehab Home Health (Pinnacle Home United Healthcare ...... 62 Health) ...... 19 VA North Texas Health Care System ...... 65 Bluebonnet Hospice Care ...... 19, 20 VNA Ann's Haven ...... 65 Chrysalis Educational Foundation ...... 24 Victory Therapy Center ...... 65 Denton Central Appraising District...... 28 Denton Christian Preschool ...... 28, 29 MEDICAL SERVICES and SENIORS Denton Community Health Clinic ...... 29, 30 Baylor Rehab Home Health (Pinnacle Home Denton County Indigent Health Care ...... 30 Health) ...... 19 Denton County Public Health ...... 31 Epic Health Services ...... 35 Denton I.S.D. Social Services and EyeCare America ...... 36 Assistance ...... 33 Geri-Options Geriatric Care Management...... 37 Denton Kiwanis Club - Children's Clinic ...... 34 Good Samaritan Society ...... 38 Easter Seals North Texas ...... 35 United Healthcare ...... 62 Epic Health Services ...... 35 VNA Ann's Haven ...... 65 Excel Center of Lewisville ...... 35 EyeCare America ...... 36 MENTAL HEALTH Family Care Services, Inc...... 36 Alzheimer's Association, Greater Dallas First Refuge Ministries ...... 37 Chapter ...... 17 Geri-Options Geriatric Care Management ...... 37 American Cancer Society ...... 17 Good Samaritan Society ...... 38 American Heart Association ...... 18 Health Services of North Texas ...... 39, 40 CCD Counseling, PA ...... 21 Home Instead Senior Care ...... 40, 41 13

Chrysalis Educational Foundation ...... 24 Cook Children's Psychology Clinic ...... 26 MENTAL HEALTH: PLAY THERAPY Cumberland Presbyterian Children's TWU-Counseling and Family Therapy Home ...... 26, 27 Clinic ...... 61 Denton Community Health Clinic ...... 29, 30 University Behavioral Health Denton ...... 62, 63 Denton County Friends of the Family ...... 30 UNT-Child and Family Resource Clinic ...... 63 Denton County MHMR Center ...... 30, 31 UNT-Counseling & Human Development Denton I.S.D. Student and Staff Assistance...... 33 Center ...... 63 Excel Center of Lewisville ...... 35 Family Tree Program ...... 36, 37 MENTAL HEALTH: TREATMENT First Step Denton County Outreach Program ... 37 OpenDoor Counseling and Assessment Innovative Counseling Services ...... 41 Services ...... 48 Jack Cockburn, Ph.D...... 41 The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society-North PARENT EDUCATION INFORMATION Texas Chapter ...... 44 Arc of Denton County ...... 18 Lewisville Counseling Services ...... 44 Denton I.S.D.-Teen Parent Program ...... 33 MHMR Tarrant ...... 46 National Multiple Sclerosis Society - North Texas PEDIACTRIC SERVICES Office ...... 46 Denton Christian Preschool ...... 28, 29 NextGen Counseling, PLLC...... 47 Denton Kiwanis Club - Children's Clinic ...... 34 OpenDoor Counseling and Assessment KidsCare Therapy ...... 42, 43 Services ...... 48 PediPlace ...... 50 Pastoral Counseling Center...... 49, 50 Sage Care Therapy Services ...... 53 Ranch Hand Rescue Counseling Center ...... 51, 52 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc...... 57 Suicide and Crisis Center ...... 58 Texas Department of Health Services ...... 59 Texas Social Services ...... 60 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children ... 59, 60 TWU - Integrated Clinic for Behavior and Therapy 2000 ...... 60, 61 Learning Evaluation ...... 61 TWU-Counseling and Family Therapy PRENATAL CARE SERVICES Clinic ...... 61 American Pregnancy Association ...... 18 University Behavioral Health Denton ...... 62, 63 Children's Connections Inc...... 23 UNT-Child and Family Resource Clinic ...... 63 Denton County Public Health ...... 31 UNT-Counseling & Human Development Denton County WIC (Women, Infants and Center ...... 63 Children) ...... 32 UNT-Counseling and Testing Center ...... 63 Denton I.S.D.-Teen Parent Program ...... 33 UNT-Psychology Clinic ...... 64 Health Services of North Texas ...... 39, 40 UNT-Trio Program/Talent Search ...... 64, 65 March of Dimes Foundation ...... 45 Victory Therapy Center ...... 65 Nexus Recovery Center, Inc...... 47 Youth and Family Counseling ...... 67 Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas ...... 51 Someone Cares Advocacy and Pregnancy Center MENTAL HEALTH: ASSESSMENT & TESTING of Lewisville...... 56, 57 Cook Children's Psychology Clinic ...... 26 The Ultrasound Clinic ...... 62 TWU - Integrated Clinic for Behavior and Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Learning Evaluation ...... 61 Center ...... 66, 67

MENTAL HEALTH: HOSPITAL MENTOR Excel Center of Lewisville ...... 35 Big Brothers Big Sisters ...... 19 Communities in Schools of North Texas .... 25, 26 MENTAL HEALTH: MANAGEMENT Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Denton Community Health Clinic ...... 29, 30 Home ...... 26, 27 14

DADS Foster Grandparent Program ...... 27 and REFERRAL SERVICES Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug SENIOR SERVICES Abuse ...... 38, 39 The AARP Connections for Independent Living ...... 17 THERAPY American Legion Senior Center ...... 18 Baylor Rehab Home Health (Pinnacle Home Baylor Rehab Home Health (Pinnacle Home Health) ...... 19 Health) ...... 19 Easter Seals North Texas ...... 35 The Colony Community Center ...... 25 Geri-Options Geriatric Care Management ...... 37 DADS Foster Grandparent Program ...... 27 KidsCare Therapy ...... 42, 43 Denton Senior Center ...... 34 Riding Unlimited, Inc...... 52 Evergreen at Lewisville ...... 35 Therapy 2000 ...... 60, 61 EyeCare America ...... 36 Victory Therapy Center ...... 65 Geri-Options Geriatric Care Management ...... 37 Good Samaritan Society ...... 38 TRANSPORTATION Hearts For Homes ...... 40 American Cancer Society ...... 17 Home Instead Senior Care ...... 40, 41 Denton County Transportation Authority ...... 31 Lewisville Senior Activities Center ...... 44 The Salvation Army, Lewisville...... 54 North Central Texas Area Agency on Senior Adult Services (Division of Aging ...... 47, 48 Metrocrest)...... 55 Pilot Point Senior Center ...... 51 Singing Oaks Church of Christ ...... 56 RSVP Denton County (Retired Senior Volunteer SPAN, Special Programs for Aging Needs ...... 57 Program) ...... 52, 53 Senior Adult Services (Division of VETERANS SERVICES Metrocrest) ...... 55 Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth - SPAN, Special Programs for Aging Needs ...... 57 Veteran's Services ...... 21, 22 United Healthcare ...... 62 Denton County Veteran’s Center ...... 31 Denton County Veteran’s Services Office ...... 31 SUBSTANCE ABUSE Habitat for Humanity of Denton County ...... 39 Cenikor Foundation ...... 22 Launchabilitiy ...... 43 Denton Treatment Services ...... 34, 35 TWU Veterans Center ...... 62 Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Texas Workforce Solutions ...... 60 Abuse ...... 38, 39 United Way of Denton County ...... 62 MHMR Tarrant-Prevention & Intervention UNT- Veterans Center ...... 65 Unit ...... 46 VA North Texas Health Care System...... 65 Innovative Counseling Services ...... 41 Veterans of Foreign War ...... 65 Nexus Recovery Center, Inc...... 47 Phoenix House of Dallas ...... 50 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Ranch Hand Rescue Counseling Center ...... 51, 52 The AARP Connections for Independent Sante Center for Healing ...... 54, 55 Living...... 17 Solutions of North Texas ...... 56 Big Brothers Big Sisters ...... 19 UNT-Substance Abuse Resource Center ...... 64 Camp Fire First Texas ...... 20, 21 University Behavioral Health Denton ...... 62, 63 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of VA North Texas Health Care System ...... 65 Denton County, Inc...... 26 Denton Community Food Center ...... 29 SUBSTANCE ABUSE: YOUTH Denton County Friends of the Family ...... 30 Nexus Recovery Center, Inc...... 47 Denton County MHMR Center ...... 30, 31 Phoenix House of Dallas ...... 50 Denton State Supported Living Center ...... 34 Geri-Options Geriatric Care Management ...... 37 SUBSTANCE ABUSE: INFORMATION Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas ...... 37, 38 15

Habitat for Humanity of Denton County ...... 39 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps ...... 53, 54 Keep Denton Beautiful ...... 41, 42 Senior Adult Services (Division of Keep Lewisville Beautiful ...... 42 Metrocrest)...... 55 March of Dimes Foundation ...... 45 SPAN, Special Programs for Aging Needs ...... 57 Metrocrest Social Services...... 45, 46 Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service ...... 58, 59 RSVP Denton County (Retired Senior Volunteer UNT-Center for Leadership and Service ...... 63 Program) ...... 52, 53 Volunteer Program of D.I.S.D...... 65, 66 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children ... 59, 60 TWU-Helping Hands ...... 61

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The AARP Connections for Independent Alzheimer's Association, Greater Dallas Living Chapter 601 E. Street NW 3001 Knox St, St 200 Washington, D.C. 20049 Dallas, TX 75205 Area of Service: Denton County (214)540-2400 (800)272-3900 Program: The AARP Connections for Independent Fax (214)827-2064 Living is a pilot program designed to ensure www.alz.org/greaterdallas seniors' independence. The program consists of 8:30AM - 5:00PM – Monday - Friday volunteers who provide services to older people living independently, including making visits; Eligibility: Anyone who suspects or is dealing shopping for groceries; providing transportation; with a diagnosis of dementia for themselves or making home repairs and calling on the loved ones. telephone to check up on them. Those that are Fees: All programs, services, and classes are interested can write to the address provided. free to families. (Scholarships available for MedicAlert Safe Return.) Ability Connection Texas Application Process: Some programs require 8802 Harry Hines Blvd. screening to assess appropriate stage for Dallas, TX 75235 particular group. (214)351-2500 Area of Service: Dallas,Denton,Collin, Rockwall, Fax (214)351-2610 Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Bowie,ANDERSON, CAMP, www.abilityconnectiontexas.org CHEROKEE, GREGG, HARRISON, MARION, 8:30AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday MORRIS, PANOLA, RAINS, RUSK, SMITH, UPSHUR AND WOOD, FANNIN, COOKE, CAMP, IMPACT CASS, DELTA, FRANKLIN, HOPKINS, LAMAR, Eligibility: Adults over the age of 18 who have MORRIS, RED RIVER, AND TITUS disabilities and are unable to participate in a COUNTIES,HENDERSON,NAVARRO,VAN ZANDT work program Program: Provides support and assistance to Fees: Services are available on a private pay persons affected by Alzheimer's disease and basis for clients not enrolled in a Medicaid related dementia disorders as well as to their waiver program. families and other caregivers. The chapter Area of Service: Greater Metroplex provides a wide variety of education Program: Provides daily opportunities for adults opportunities, support groups, one-on-one care with disabilities who are 18 and older to consultations, 24/7 Helpline as well as a resource participate in individualized goal setting, life skills library. education, personal growth training, and recreation and leisure interests in their American Cancer Society community. 3301 West Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76107 Able-Disabled (800)227-2345 (817)737-9990 525 S. Locust St. Ste. 200 www.cancer.org Denton, TX 76201 8:00AM - 4:30PM - Monday – Friday (940) 600-7527 abledisableddenton.wordpress.com Area of Service: North Texas 2:00PM- 4:00PM Thursday Program: Provides referrals and access to community programs, visits by cancer survivors, Eligibility: People with mental illness, disability rides to cancer treatment, supplies as available, and/or homelessness smoking cessation and support groups. Program: Weekly group that provides support or works on crafts projects that are sold in the American Diabetes Association community. 4100 Alpha Rd., Ste. 100 Dallas, TX 75244 (972)392-1181 (800)342-2383

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Fax (972)392-1366 resources via the helpline only (doesn't see www.diabetes.org clients in the office). Referrals include phone 9:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday numbers and information to pregnancy centers, medical testing, assistance with material goods, Area of Service: All DFW counties breast feeding resources, Medicaid assistance, Program: The American Diabetes Association birthing centers and midwives. offers literature and educational material on the detection and prevention of diabetes. Provides Ann Windle School for Young Children information on financial assistance, advocacy 901 Audra Ln. programs and how to live with diabetes. Denton, TX 76209 (940)369-3900 American Heart Association Fax (940)369-4930 105 Decker Court, Suite 200 www.dentonisd.org Irving, TX 75062 7:30AM - 4:00PM - Monday – Friday (214)441-4200 Fax (214)441-4201 Eligibility: Head-Start program qualifies by www.heart.org income and age. PPCD is open to children with 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Monday-Friday disabilites. Fees: None American Legion Senior Center Application Process: Head-Start intake begins in 629 Lakey St. April with enrollment in August, PPCD & Deaf Ed Denton, TX 76205 do intake all year round (940)349-8298 Area of Service: Denton County 10:00AM - 3:00PM - Monday – Friday Program: Provides educational services to high risk students. Works on pre-academic, Eligibility: 50 years or older developmental and self concept skills. Fees: No fees Application Process: Sign in every morning and Arc of Denton County for lunch 557 Surf Area of Service: Denton County Lewisville, TX 75067 Program: Provides recreational, physical, and (800)375-4520 (800)375-4520 educational programs for persons over 50 years Fax (972)436-8471 of age. Some of the programs offered include www.arcofdentoncounty.org help with filling out Medicare papers, dance 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday classes, exercise classes, and health checks twice a month. We take a trip once a month. Eligibility: No restrictions, but we usually serve There are Thursday night Dominos Tournaments people with disabilities, their family, and support for $3.00 and monthly newsletters are also personnel. available by contacting the office. Hot meals Fees: None every day, $2.00 for members and $3.00 for non Application Process: Varies members. Area of Service: Denton County Program: The Arc offers a variety of program American Pregnancy Association services in areas of education, advocacy, family 1425 Greenway Dr., Ste. 440 support and recreation. Programs for adults with Irving, TX 75038 disabilities include dance, socials, cook-outs, (800)672-2296 movie nights, craft workshops and sponsorship Fax (972)550-0800 of the local self-advocate chapter. Children's www.americanpregnancy.org activities include holiday socials and parent 24/7 workshops. Arc reaches into schools and communities with Teacher Appreciation coffees, Application Process: Call in with questions an annual awards banquet, administration of 2 Area of Service: Nationwide college scholarships, and Techno-Tote, a mobile Program: Provides referrals regarding pregnancy technology library. 18

Argyle Food Bank programs as well as physical, occupational and 414 N Hwy 377 speech therapy. Argyle, TX 76226 (940)464-7224 Big Brothers Big Sisters fbcargyle.org 723 S. I-35E, Ste. 214 9:00AM -12:00PM - Monday Denton, TX 76205 (940)383-4441 (888)887-BIGS Eligibility: Bring ID to show that you are living in Fax (940) 382-0815 Argyle, TX. www.bbbstx.org Application Process: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday and by Area of Service: Argyle, TX appointment Program: Provides food to the residents in the City of Argyle. Big Brothers Big Sisters 8:00AM – 5:00PM weekdays, with evening and Asbury Relief Ministry Food Pantry weekend activities as well 117 Hercules Ln. Eligibility: Children - minimum age - 7 years Denton, TX 76207 Fees: No Fees (940)387-6487 Application Process: Volunteer mentors submit Fax (940)566-3987 an application and references. Background www.asburydenton.org checks, personal interview and training are 10:00AM - 12:00PM 2nd & 4th Mondays and required.Children and parents submit a brief 6:00PM - 8:00PM – 1st & 4th Mondays application and meet with an enrollment Multilingual Services: Spanish specialist. Area of Service: All of Denton County Eligibility: Those in emergency need of food Program: The Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is Fees: No Fees to provide children facing adversity with strong Application Process: First 30 at 10:00AM and and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 first 30 at 6:00PM, Picture ID Required mentoring relationships that change their lives Area of Service: Denton County for the better, forever. We partner with Program: Provides food (2 days worth) 5 times a parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the year. community and hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program achieving higher Baylor Rehab Home Health (Pinnacle Home aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships while also avoiding risky behaviors Health) and achieving educational success. 1241 Cross Timbers Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75028 Bluebonnet Hospice Care (972)691-3131 Fax (972)691-3151 4144 N Central Expy, Ste. 950 www.selectmedical.net Dallas, TX 75204 8-5 M-F, on-call nurses 24/7 (800)994-1924 Fax (214)828-9011 Pinnacle Home Health www.bluebonnethc.com Eligibility: Anyone in need 18+ 8:30AM - 5:30PM - Monday - Friday Fees: Call for information Multilingual Services: Some Spanish speakers in Application Process: Need a referral from field service; some literature in Spanish physician Area of Service: DFW Metroplex Eligibility: Individuals who meet eligibility per Program: Provides full-service home health doctor serving DFW and surrounding counties. Fees: No fee, Medicare, Medicaid, private Specializing in senior wellness and fall insurance prevention. Part of the Baylor family that provides Application Process: Call the office, or fax customized home strength and conditioning doctor's orders. Area of Service: North and East Texas

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Program: Bluebonnet Hospice Care is a palliative Application Process: Application at any time care program for patients that have been Area of Service: All Areas-DISD diagnosed with a limiting illness. We provide the Program: Provides character development and patient and their family with physical, emotional, citizenship training for youth ages 6-10 with an social, and spiritual care which is supervised by a emphasis on outdoor adventure and camping medical interdisciplinary team of professionals programs. and volunteers. ScoutReach Boys and Girls Club of North Central Texas After school one day a per week 303 Alamo Ave. Lake Dallas, TX 75065; 4601 N. Eligibility: boys- First Grade or 7 years old 1-35, Denton, TX 76207; 1851 Oak Grove Pkwy., through 5th grade or 10 years old. Little Elm, TX 75068; 968 Raldon St., Lewisville, Fees: membership fee is free, some weekend TX; 804 N. Keaton., Sanger, TX 76266 activities and other outdoor experiences will be (940)239-9309 (972)898-3879 self-funded through group fundraisers. Fax (940)239-9313 Area of Service: Rivera Elementary (701 Newton www.bgcnct.org St, Denton, TX 76205), Hodge Elementary (3900 2:30PM-6:30PM Monday - Friday(School Year), Grant Parkway, Denton, TX 76208), Ginnings 7:00AM-6:30PM(Summer) Elementary (2525 Yellowstone Place, Denton, TX 76209), Borman Elementary (1201 Parvin St., After Schoool Program & Summer Camp Denton, TX 76205), Lee Elementary (800 Mack Eligibility: Children ages 5-17 Place, Denton, TX 76209) Fees: Varies by client's ability to pay. Ranges Program: The Boy Scouts are serving 5 Title I from $10-$140 per month during school and schools in partnership with DISD and the United $20-$295 during the summer. Way of Denton County to provide low income Application Process: Completes membership youth a Scouting program to enrich, to enlarge, application and financial aid request if and to incorporate the values the Boy Scouts of applicable. America are famous for. Youth join at those Area of Service: Denton and Wise Counties schools and will meet after school one day a Program: During the academic school year the week. Weekend activities will be planned 4 to 5 club offers a literacy club which conducts project times a year. Boys will learn to ‘Do their Bests’, to learning focusing on academic success through work cooperatively, and to explore their world homework assistance and tutoring. Sports club with an eye toward learning and experiencing offers programs that help youth improve their new opportunities. They will center most health through nutrition education, fitness activities in family friendly and supported challenges, and social recreation. (Triple Pay) experiences. Out of door experiences will be Fine Arts Club offers members the opportunity to planned to capture the imagination and to explore their creativity and artistic talents both at challenge each boys sense of adventure. School the club and participation in national activities and objectives will be supported for competitions. Technology club members Reading, STEM (science, technology, engineering, opportunity to learn the fundamentals of and mathematics) through a variety of hands on computer hardware, software, internet safety, and experiments and group challenges. And, it will all viral bullying awareness. Specific programs be FUN. within the club month to month. Camp Fire First Texas Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Council 2700 Meacham Blvd. 850 Cannnon Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76137 Hurst, TX 76054 (817)831-2111 (214)929-0168 Fax (817)831-5070 Fax (817)231-8600 www.campfirefw.org www.longhorncouncil.org www.BeAscout.org 8:30-5:00 Monday - Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday Eligibility: Youth Ages 6-20 Camp Fire First Texas Fees: $24 Registration Varies by program

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Eligibility: 6 weeks - adults 1512 Scripture, Denton, TX 76201; 326 Fees: Varies by program Edmonds Ln., Lewisville, TX 75067 Application Process: Program applications are (972) 353-9404 available online at campfirefw.org (940)382-5328 (800)897-7068 Area of Service: Camp Fire First Texas Tarrant, Fax (940)898-8527 Parker, Wise, Hood, Johnson (Burleson) and www.ccdcounseling.com Denton counties. Child Care Training is provided 8:00AM - 8:00PM - Monday - Friday, Saturday as in Tarrant, Collin, Dallas, Denton, and other scheduled Texas counties. Resource & Referral service is Multilingual Services: Spanish provided throughout north central Texas. Program: Offers youth development programs for Counseling Center of Denton boys and girls ages 6 months -18 years old. The Eligibility: Anyone programs include early child care, camping, Fees: Fees or insurance outdoor education, truancy prevention and child Application Process: Contact the therapist they care provider professional development and wish to see: certification programs, school readiness http://ccdcounseling.com/therapistsall/ programs and after school care. Many programs Area of Service: Denton County are adaptable to children with special needs and Program: Offers affordable counseling for all help youth lift their voice, find their spark and individuals, couples & families. Also offers play discover who they are. Adult volunteer therapy for children and educational and opportunities are available. therapeutic groups.

Camp Summit Family Tree Program 17210 Campbell Blvd., Ste. 180W Eligibility: Families of children age 0 – 17 Dallas, TX 75252 Fees: Free (972)484-8900 Application Process: Family Tree clients should Fax (972)620-1945 contact the Denton County Case Manager at ext www.campsummittx.org 2 or email her 9:00AM-5:00PM - Monday - Friday http://familytreeprogram.org/contact-us/ Area of Service: Denton County Camping Program: The Family Tree Program provides free 270 Private Road 3475 family counseling for youth age 0-17 and their Paradise, TX 76073 families. Offers free family counseling and skills Varies with seasons classes for most families. Eligibility is broad and Eligibility: Children 6 years - adults with no upper includes all incomes. Spanish speaking age limit with developmental delay, physical therapists. challenges or multiple disabilities Fees: Sliding scale, some scholarships Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth - Application Process: Registration for camping Veteran's Services sessions is available through 249 W. Thornhill Dr. http://www.campsummittx.org/ Fort Worth, TX 76119 Area of Service: All counties in Texas (817)534-0814 (817)413-3921 Program: Year round residential camping Fax (817)535-8779 program for children and adults with disabilities. www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org Campers may have developmental delays, 7:30AM - 5:00PM Monday-Friday physical challenges or multiple disabilities. Traditional camp environment with swimming, Veteran's Services arts & crafts, nature study, horseback riding, Eligibility: Members of Veteran's family/veteran, challenge course, etc. We adapt all activities to Discharge other than dishonorable, very low- the needs of our camper. No upper age limit for income (does not exceed 50% AMI - Denton adults. County), residing in permanent housing or homeless, exited permanent housing w/in 90 CCD Counseling, PA days

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Fees: None Program: Provides state-funded childcare Application Process: Screening (15 minutes on primarily to low-income families to achieve and phone/face to face), Veteran provides maintain self-sufficiency. For most clients, CCS documentation, staffing (process of less than 1 requires a co-payment based on the family's week), Telephone hours 8AM-12PM Monday- monthly income. Friday Area of Service: Denton County Child Study Center Program: Rental assistance, Application 1300 W. Lancaster Ave. Ste. 108 Assistance, Security Deposit, Storage, Moving Fort Worth, TX 76102 Costs, Transportation, Child Care, Case (817)336-8611 Concetta Boscardin (817) 390- Management, Budget Class, Referrals 2948 Fax (817)390-2941 Cenikor Foundation www.cscfw.org 2209 S. Main St. 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Fort Worth, TX 76110 (817)921-2771 (888)236-4567 Robert W. Decker Pediatric Department Fax (817)926-0301 8AM-5PM - Monday -Friday www.cenikor.org Eligibility: Children ages 0-21 with 24 hours/7 days a week developmental disabilities Fees: Applicable medical insurance will be billed, Cenikor uninsured will be seen on sliding scale basis Eligibility: Adult men and women with a chronic Application Process: Family must fill out history of addiction who are physically able to application available on the website and submit work. for processing Fees: In state residents: $450 and out-of-state Area of Service: All counties in Texas residents $1,500 Program: The Child Study Center serves children Application Process: Screening by telephone or from birth through 21 years of age who have or in person - contact Access Center at 888-236- are at risk for developmental disabilities. The 4567 or Admissions Department at 817-921- Center sees children with the full range of 2771 developmental difficulties and associated Area of Service: Nationwide disorders. Neurodevelopmental and behavioral Program: Adult long-term residential substance pediatricians staff the Pediatric Department. abuse treatment. Prevocational employment Neurodevelopmental and behavioral pediatricians training, GED classes, college scholarships. evaluate the interaction of medical/biologic Individual and group counseling. Please visit our factors with development. Common diagnoses website or contact the Admission office. served include: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Autistic spectrum disorders, Behavioral Child Care Services of North Central Texas disorders, Developmental delay, Developmental (CCS) difficulties associated with syndromes and other 1300 Teasley Ln. developmental differences, Learning Disabilities, Denton, TX 76205 and Intellectual Disabilities. The Center is a multi- (940)382-5619 (800)234-9306 disciplinary facility offering individual treatment. Fax (940)323-4394 The Center’s services also include the www.twc.state.tx.us Psychology Department, Autism Services 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Department, Behavior Disorders Clinic, and the Jane Just School. The Center also offers an Child Care Services of North Central Texas International Adoption Clinic and NIGrads Clinic. Eligibility: Children under 13 years and children up to 19 years with disabilities Children's Advocacy Center for Denton Fees: Payment based on family's monthly County income 1854 Cain Dr., Lewisville, TX 75077; 1208 Bent Area of Service: Denton, Wise, and Collin Oaks Court., Denton, TX 76210 counties (972)317-2818 (866)875-1015

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Fax (972)317-6989 unready to parent their baby. Agency provides www.cacdc.org help for expectant mothers in Texas experiencing 8:00AM - 8:00PM - Monday - Friday, In addition a crisis pregnancy by providing case to scheduled appointments management, referrals, government program application assistance, crisis intervention, Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County advocacy, financial support, adoption information 1854 Cain Drive and counseling. Assessments are conducted to Lewisville, Texas 75077 identify needs and develop service plans. All (972) 317-2818 services for pregnant women are free of charge. 8:00AM-8:00PM - Monday - Friday, plus Agency provides the following services: free scheduled appointments adoption consultation services; infant adoption, Eligibility: Any family dealing with child sexual or embryo adoption; parenting education; and home severe physical abuse that has already been study services throughout Texas for domestic or reported. international infant adoptons, waiting (older) Fees: None children, out-of-state foster care youth, step- Application Process: Report abuse to law parents, grandparents and relatives, and parties enforcement or Child Protective Services involved in embryo adoption. Area of Service: Denton, Wise, and Cooke counties Pregnancy Solutions Program: Provides forensic interviews of child (800)456-4862 abuse victims for law enforcement or CPS, 24/7 assistance with filing Crime Victim Eligibility: Pregnant women who are not ready to Compensation Claims, forensic medical exams, parent their baby, have medical needs, or is a and collaboration with other agencies. victim of a crime Counseling program offers individual, group, play Fees: None therapy, court preparation, and court Application Process: Call (800)456-4862 accompaniment. Area of Service: All Texas counties Program: We provide help for an expectant Children's Connections Inc. mother in Texas experiencing a crisis during 2514 82nd Street, Ste. G pregnancy by providing support, adoption Lubbock, TX 79423 information and counseling. Assessments help (940)613-7303 (806)745-7995 (800)456-4862 identify needs and develop a plan. We work with Fax (806)745-7350 pregnant women who are victims of a crime www.childrensconnections.org (whether they have filed a police report or not), 8:00-5:00pm for adoption, Pregnancy Support have medical needs, or are not ready to parent calls are answered 24/7 their baby. All services to pregnant women are at no charge. Connecting Hearts Infant Adoption, Home Study Services, Crystal Angels Embryo Christian Community Action (CCA) Adoption, Children and Pregnant Women Case 200 South Mill St. Management, Crime Victim Assistance, Lewisville, TX 75057 Pregnancy Support (972)221-1224 (972) 219-4305 (940)613-7303 Fax (972)219-4330 Eligibility: Anyone interested in adoption, www.ccahelps.org pregnant women in crisis. 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday -Thursday; 9:00- Fees: Fees vary depending on service 12:00 Friday Application Process: Email [email protected] or call 800- Christian Community Action 456-4862 to get started. (972) 219-4305 & (972)219-4307 Area of Service: All Texas counties Fax 972-219-4330 Program: Agency works with pregnant women Eligibility: 200 percent or less of Federal Poverty who: are crime victims (whether they have filed a Guidelines. 90 days residency in the cervice are police report or not); have medical needs; or feel of CCA. See the CCA website for more eligibility

23 guidelines. 601 E. Hickory Street, Ste. B Fees: none Denton, TX 76205 Application Process: Prospective clients may go (940)349-7726 (940)349-7235 to www.ccahelps.org to print out applications Fax (940)349-7753 for assistance or pick up an application at 200 S. www.cityofdenton.com/communitydevelopment Mill St, Lewisville, TX 75057. The completed 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday form can be mailed or dropped off. A night drop slot is available in door 200A. Copi Home Improvement Program,Homebuyers Area of Service: CCA serves individuals and Assistance Program and Minor Repair Program families who live within the following 8 school Eligibility: Low to moderate income districts: Argyle ISD, Coppell ISD, Frisco ISD, homeowners Lewisville ISD, Little Elm ISD, Lake Dallas ISD, Fees: No fee to apply - Loan is part payable, part Northwest ISD, and the Denton County portion of deferred Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD. Application Process: Please call for an Program: For qualified persons, CCA provides a appointment and general information or go to wide range of services which include financial, website to apply housing, food, medicine, vocational classes and Area of Service: Within the City Limits of Denton more. Program: The Home Improvement Program provides assistance to homeowners with major Chrysalis Educational Foundation repairs, through renovation or reconstruction. 722 W. Oak St. The program is intended to assist low to Denton,TX 76201 moderate-income owners who cannot afford to (940)382-5688 complete the repairs themselves. Assistance is Fax (940)380-8756 available in a combination low interest payable www.northtexaseatingdisordrs.com loan/deferred (forgivable) loan over 5 to 20 8:00AM-9:00PM Monday-Thursday, 8:00AM- years.(HAP)Homebuyers Assistance Program 5:00PM Friday helps low to moderate income homebuyers with Multilingual Services: Spanish down payment and closing costs to buy their first home.(MRP) The Minor Repair Program assists Chrysalis Group Treatment Program for Eating with urgent home repairs costing $5,000 or less. Disorders 8:00AM-9:00PM Monday-Thursday, 8:00AM- Homebuyers Assistance Program 5:00PM Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday Eligibility: Ages 14 and up pending evaluation Eligibility: Low to moderate income homebuyers for group Fees: None Fees: cost of treatment, if needed Application Process: Please call for an Application Process: Initial Evaluation is a 2 appointment and general information or go to hour structured interview website to apply Area of Service: North Texas, Denton & Wise Area of Service: Within the City Limits of Denton County Program: Homebuyers Assistance Program helps Program: Develops educational tools related to low to moderate income homebuyers with down eating disorders and preventing eating disorders. payment and closing costs to buy their first Funds individuals who would not otherwise be home. able to receive care when the funds are availible. Because eating disorders are varied, not everyone Minor Repair Program is a canidate for group care. We work to 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday individualize care plans. Some clients need group Eligibility: Low income homeowners and others do best with individual sessions and Fees: None sessions with dietitions. Application Process: Please call for an appointment and general information or go to City of Denton - Community Development website to apply Area of Service: Within the City Limits of Denton Division

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Program: The Minor Repair Program assists with County students who are considered to be at- urgent home repairs costing $5,000 or less. risk of dropping out of school and/or economically disadvantaged. City of Denton - Parks and Recreation Fees: none Department Application Process: Children are refferred to the program by teachers,school administrators, 321 E. McKinney parents or themselves. Students must attend a Denton, TX 76201 school where CISNT program exists and qualify (940)349-7275 bnased on need in order to be enrolled in the Fax (940)349-8384 program. Questions about student qualificati www.dentonparks.com Area of Service: Bridgeport ISD, Denton ISD, 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Lake Dallas ISD, Lewisville ISD, Little Elm Isd,

Northwest ISD Area of Service: Denton County Program: The primary provider of research- Program: Manages City of Denton's public parks based, holistic dropout prevention services. and open space. The department administers the These services include academic tutoring, North Lakes Recreation Center, MLK Recreation counseling, one-on-one mentoring, parental and Center, Denia Recreation Center, Denton Senior family engagment, and individualized case Center, American Legion Senior Center, Denton management services for studnets at-risk in Civic Center, Goldfield Tennis Center, McMath grades k-12 living in North Texas. Currently Gym, Water Works Park, Civic Center Pool, Skate CISNT operates two program service models: Works Skate Park, and the Denton Natatorium. daytime, dropout prevention case management,

and ACE programs(Afterschool Centers on The Colony Community Center Education). 5151 N. Colony Blvd. The Colony, TX 75056 Droput Prevention Case Management Campus (972)624-2246 Programs Fax (972)624-2321 Program: serve students each year in grades K- www.tcpard.com 12 who are reffered by their teacher, counselor, or 8:00AM - 3:00PM - Monday - Friday ; 10:00AM - principal as at-risk of dropping out of school. CIS 2:00PM Saturday ; 6:00PM - 10:00PM Tuesday Site Coordinators develop a case management evenings as well plan to help students' at-risk get back on track towards academic success, graduation, and The Colony Senior Center success in college and career. CISNT case Eligibility: Anyone over the age of 50 management programs utilize a research-based, Fees: Resident - $10/yr; Non-Resident - $18/yr six-component service modle which includes: Area of Service: City of The Colony supportive guidance and counseling; health and Program: Provides recreational, physical and human services; parental and family involvment; educational programs to anyone over the age of career awareness; enrichment activities; and 50 and their spouses regardless of age. educational enhancments.

Communities In Schools of North Texas CIS Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) 217 S. Stemmons Fwy, Suite 101 programs Lewisville, TX 75067 Program: provide and additional 15-19 hours of (972)538-3390 academic enrichment each week after school Fax (972)538-9319 andin the summer. These programs work to www.cisnt.org improve academics, attendance, and behavior as 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday well as increase promotion to the next grade level and improve graduation rates. CIS ACE programs Communities In Schools of North Texas prove homework completion and tutoring, 7:30AM-6:30PM Monday-Friday enrichment groups, mentoring and team building, Eligibility: Provides in-school dropout prevention family and parental support activities, and college case management services to Denton and Wise

25 and workforce reasiness activites that allow stus testing. to explore vocational and college opportunities. Court Appointed Special Advocates(CASA) Community Services, Inc. of Denton County., Inc. 207 W. Hickory St., Ste. 308, Denton, TX 76201 614 N. Bell Ave. 189 Elm St., Ste 102, Lewisville, TX 75057 Denton, TX 76209 Mailing: P.O. Box 612, Corsicana, TX 75151- (940) 243-2272 0612 Fax (940)243-1605 (940)483-9396 (800)831-9929 (972)221-3905 www.casadenton.org 8:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 5:00 PM - 8:30AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday Monday - Friday CASA of Denton County, Inc. Eligibility: Provide verification and Eligibility: Children from birth to 18 from Denton documentation of income to determine County who have been removed from their household eligibility homes by CPS. Reffered through the districts Fees: None courts of Denton County. Application Process: Individuals must call the Area of Service: Denton County main number 1-800-831-9929 to schedule an Program: Provides court advocacy to children appointment who have been removed from their homes due to Area of Service: Anderson, Collin, Denton, Ellis, abuse or neglect. CASA uses trained volunteers Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall as advocates for the children. and Van Zandt counties Program: Provides assistance for Vulnerable, Cross Timbers YMCA Non Vulnerable households, Household Crisis 2021 Cross Timbers Rd. and Weatherization services which reduces Flower Mound, TX 75028 infiltration of air, other services provided are the (972)539-9622 following from the Community Services Block Fax (972)539-9348 Grant (CSBG) which include rental assistance, www.ymcadallas.org educational services, food and gas cards (when 5:00AM - 9:30PM - Monday - Friday; 9:00AM - funds are available). 6:00PM - Saturday; 1:00PM - 6:00PM - Sunday

Cook Children's Psychology Clinic YMCA 3201 Teasley, Ste. 202, Denton, Texas; 401 N. Eligibility: Individuals, children and families of all Valley Parkway, Ste. 400, Lewisville, Texas ages (682)885-3917 Fees: Fees vary www.cookchildrens.org/specialtyservice/psychi Program: Fitness, sports, swimming lessons, atry summer camp, parent-child programs, informal 9:00AM-5:00PM - Monday - Friday, Closed education for youth and adults. Scholarships 12:00PM-12:30PM for lunch available. Cook Children's Psychology Clinic Eligibility: Children ages 3-17 (limited services Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home for children under 2) 909 Greenlee Fees: Fees vary Denton, TX 76201 Application Process: Call 682-885-3917 to make (940)382-5112 an appointment. Have any insurance information Fax (940)387-0821 ready when calling. www.cpch.org Area of Service: Denton County 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM - Monday - Wednesday; 8:30 Program: Purpose is to improve the health of AM - 5:30 PM - Thursday - Friday every child in the region for the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. We Children's Residential Program provide individual therapy, family therapy, (940)382-5112 x 278 psychological testing, and neuropsychological Eligibility: Placements to this program are

26 through TDFPS/CPS. Contact CPCH's GRO life struggles and concerns. Openings will vary Administrator at 940-382-5112 x 278. Program call for more information. takes placements within Texas Application Process: Must go through CPU to DADS Foster Grandparent Program submit Common Application 3600 E. McKinney, Ste. 200 Area of Service: Program takes placements Denton, TX 76209 from within Texas (940)484-5397 Program: The Children’s Residential Program at Fax (940)591-3463 CPCH is a general residential operation accepting www.nationalservice.gov/ (Click on Foster basic and moderate level placements from Grandparent Program under Programs tab) TDFPS/CPS. It is a structured program providing all the basics, plus a strength-focused philosophy Eligibility: 55 and older of care, on-site counseling, individualized case Fees: None management, life skills training and a mentoring Application Process: Orientation Packet, program. This program is not open to private Physical & Criminal Background Check, placements; placements can only be made Fingerprinting through TDFPS/CPS. CPCH also offers event Area of Service: Denton County space. If interested, call (940)-382-5112 x 228. Program: Immediate opportunities for people 55 and older, which meet project guidelines, to serve Single Parent Family Program (SPF) as volunteers with children with special needs (940)382-5112 and at-risk children each weekday for an average Eligibility: 18yo+ single parents, must have a job of four to five hours a day. There may be and legal custody of children. Must pass opportunities for maximum of forty hours per background check and drug test week if volunteer is interested. Volunteers Fees: Rent starts at $100 with a $100 deposit receive $2.65 per hour ( a tax-free stipend that and is incrementally increased over time to a does not count against any other benefits being maximum of $600 per month. received such as Social Security, Pension, Application Process: Call intake at 940-382- Housing Assistance, Food Stamps, etc.), all paid 5112 to be put on the interest list. When there is state holidays, limited transportation available. an opening you will be contacted to complete Opportunities for services at the following application/interview. stations: public and private elementary schools, Area of Service: preschool facilities, and day care centers and Program: SPF provides housing for single summer camps in and around Denton and parents and their children at a low rental rate. The Denton County. Volunteers are paid for SPF program provides case management, orientation. counseling services and money management education. Dallas Bar Association Cumberland Family Services (940)382-5112 x 252 2101 Ross Ave. 9 AM-7 PM Mon-Weds, 9 AM-4 PM Thurs-Friday Dallas, TX 75201 Eligibility: Open to community and individuals (214)220-7476 referred by CPS. All ages. Fax (214)220-7465 Fees: Sliding Fee scale, only Star Health 5:30PM - 8:00PM - 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays accepted. Application Process: Call intake department to Legal Line complete assessment by phone 940-382-5112 x 5:30PM - 8:00PM - 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays 252 Area of Service: Those willing to come to Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind Denton are possible candidates 4306 Capitol Ave. Program: Cumberland has full time licensed Dallas, TX 75204 therapists and clinical interns available to assist (214)821-2375 individuals, couples, families and children with Fax (214)824-4612 www.dallaslighthouse.org 7:00AM - 4:00PM Mon-Thu -Friday7:am-1:00 pm 27

Eligibility: 18 years or older reconciliation to a loving God and an authentic Area of Service: North Texas community through equipped believers. Program: Provides training (computer lab), employment (manufacturing plant), and Denton Central Appraising District rehabilitation services that encourage personal 3911 Morse St. responsibility, economic independence and social Denton, TX 76208 development for North Texans who are blind or (940)349-3800 who are visually impaired. www.dentoncasd.com

Denton Affordable Housing Corporation SWEAT Team (DAHC) Eligibility: Under-resourced members of the 610-C N. Bell Ave. Denton County community Denton, TX 76209 Application Process: A pre-site visit by the (940)484-7048 director to determine eligibility. Fax (940)484-7032 Area of Service: Denton County www.ddahc.org Program: Provides physical labor for home 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday repairs, garden cleanup, moving services, and construction to those in need. Denton Affordable Housing Multilingual Services: Spanish Eligibility: Call for eligibility Application Process: Submit application Denton Dental Mission Area of Service: City of Denton 1010 North Elm, Ste. 106 Program: DAHC owns and operates 79 scattered Denton, TX 76201 site rental units in Denton. There are 30 Eligibility: Annual Income under $30,000 subsidized units for persons with disabilities, 29 Fees: None affordable units for families meeting income Application Process: Pre-Screening at Vision guidelines and 20 units for families participating Ministries in the Transitional Housing Program Area of Service: Denton County administered by Giving HOPE, Inc. Program: Provides free emergency dental care to Through the Affordable Homeowner Opportunity those in need (specifically extractions.) Program, DAHC develops single-family affordable homes to sell to income-eligible qualified first Mercy Heart time buyers. Homebuyer education, down- 2300 E. University Dr. payment and closing costs assistance are also Denton, TX 76204 available to eligible homebuyers. 6:00PM - Wednesday Eligibility: Family members of the incarcerated Denton Bible Church Fees: None 626 Wainwright St . Application Process: Show up at the appointed Denton, TX 76201 time. (940)387-8230 Area of Service: No restrictions. dentonbible.org Program: Provides a place for families of the 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and incarcerated to enjoy friendship and find Friday; 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM Thursday encouragement among like individuals where they are loved and accepted. Vision Ministries Eligibility: Under-resourced members of the English as a Second Language Denton County community 4181 Silverdome Rd. Fees: None Denton, TX 76208 Application Process: Walk-ins welcome 7:00PM - 9:00PM - Thursday Area of Service: Denton County Program: Provides everyday needs such as food, Denton Christian Preschool clothing, and other necessities to those in our 1114 W. University Dr. community. Our mission is to build bridges of Denton, TX 76201

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(940)383-3332 1952.They provde curriculum to support every Fax (940)383-8223 aspect of children's development-physical, social, www.dentoncps.org emotional, cognitive, and linguistic. They provide: 8:15AM - 4:00PM - Monday - Friday - September Large gym for indoor activities and classroom - May (Office Hours) extension. Breakfast, lunch and snack daily. Coded entry door & fingerprint system to ensure Denton Christian Preschool your child's safety. Professionally trained staff in 9:00AM - 3:00PM - Monday - Wednesday - Friday Child Development. for 4 year olds; 9:00AM - 3:00PM - Tuesday - Thursday for 3 year olds. Denton Community Food Center Eligibility: Children age 3 by September 1st and 109 W. Sycamore St children age 4. Denton, TX 76201 Fees: Sliding Scale (940)382-0807 Application Process: Application must be www.dentoncfc.org reviewed by admissions committee for selection 1:00PM - 3:00PM - Monday - Friday, excluding Area of Service: Services all of Denton County, holidays however, transportation is only available to the area between I-35 and Loop 288. Denton Community Food Center Program: Children are provided with Eligibility: Any person or family in an emergency developmentally appropriate learning activities to situation (job loss, illness/health emergency, prepare them for successful entry into public lack of funds) school. Two bilingual classes are provided. Fees: None Transportation to and from school each day is Application Process: ID is required for all family provided on safe school buses within a limited members to be claimed as living in the radius of the school. Nutritious lunch and snack household is provided each school day. Medical and Area of Service: Northern Denton County (north diagnostic screening as well as parenting of Lake Lewisville) education are also provided. We are not able to Program: Provides food supplies to accept all children who apply, even though we families/individuals who are in an emergency would like to serve more, our capacity is 75. situation. Clients are limited to five visits per year (no more than once a calender month). The Denton City County Day School Center accepts donations of food and 1603 Paisley contributions of money, which is used to buy Denton, TX 76209 needed commodities. Volunteers are needed one (940)382-6485 day a week on a regular schedule from 1pm to Fax (940)381-2418 3pm Monday thru Friday. Tasks include www.dccds.org screening families, sacking groceries, 6:30AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Friday maintaining/sorting supplies, loading and Multilingual Services: Spanish unloading trucks and keeping food center in order. Sliding Scale Preschool Program 6:30AM-6:00PM Monday-Friday Denton Community Health Clinic Eligibility: Children ages 2 - 5 and they must be 525 S. Locust St. Suite 200 potty trained Denton, TX 76201 Fees: Sliding scale weekly fees based on family (940)600-7527 income and size (range from $75-$100 per week Fax (940)383-1251 per child). Registration Fee:$25 www.dentonchc.org Application Process: Enrollment process and 8:00AM-5:00 Monday-Friday packet required Area of Service: Denton County Medical/Behavioral Health Services Case Program: Denton City County Day School has Management been providing quality preschool education to Eligibility: anyone needing health services children ages 2-5 in Denton County since Fees: Vary, discounted fees for uninsured

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Application Process: have a health need and call eligible for assistance through any other source. for an appointment Fees: None Area of Service: Denton and surrounding areas Application Process: Applications can be picked Program: Medical Services(acute care, chronic up in person or call and request one to be disease management, preventative services, mailed medication assistance, immunization, health Area of Service: Denton County only counseling). Mental Health (medication Program: Program pays for medically necessary management counseling).Case Management, medical services. Payments made to doctors and group education (life skills, anxiety (MD./DO.) hospitals and pharmacy. Programs management, anger managment, diabetes self- covers cost of medical payment only. Our office management, healthy living). does not provide the medical service since we are not a medical clinic. No emergency Denton County Friends of the Family assistance. Covered medical services are: 4845 S. I-35E Suite 200 Physician services – routine exams and sick Corinth, TX 76210 visits, immunizations; Hospital services – (940)387-5131 Crisis Line (940)382-7273 Crisis emergency and non-emergency ( pre-scheduled); Line (800)572-4031 Radiology Services; Laboratory Services; Fax (940)383-1816 Prescription services- three prescriptions per www.dcfof.org month; Limited diabetic supplies; Skilled nursing 8:30AM-8:00PM - Monday - Friday and 9:00AM- facility.Services NOT covered ( not a complete 1:00PM - Saturday list): Dental; Vision exam or eyewear; Chiropractor; Non medically necessary; Fees for Residential Shelter/24 hour Crisis Line completing any paperwork; Cosmetic; Durable Undisclosed location medical equipment (940)382-7273 24 hours a day Denton County MHMR Center Eligibility: Any victim of relationship violence or 2519 Scripture St sexual assault who is seeking safety from abuse Denton, TX 76201 Fees: No fees for victims (940)381-5000 Crisis Line - (940)387-5555 Application Process: (800)762-0157 (24/7) Area of Service: Service area includes anyone in Fax (940)383-1804 need of shelter due to abuse www.dentonmhmr.org Program: Services include safety planning, case 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday management, legal advocacy and transitional housing for those who qualify. Residents are Denton County MHMR Center (Lewisville) able to access counseling, both for themselves 101 E Corporate Dr., #150 and their children, help in securing available Lewisville, TX, 75067 financial services and support in achieving (214)488-0102 personal growth and independent living. Eligibility: Individuals, children and families Fees: Based on income Denton County Indigent Health Care Application Process: Clients call into the crisis 535 S. Loop 288, Ste. 1052 line and then have 30 days to present Denton, TX 76205 themselves between 8:00 am to 1:00 pm to (940)349-2940 (metro) (972)434-8864 (metro) MHMR. Client will need to provide proof of Fax (940)349-2941 residence and proof of income to present to the www.dentoncounty.com/ihc Benefits Coordinator. Depending on the 8:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 5:00 PM - services offer Monday - Friday Area of Service: Denton County Program: Mental Health Services/Programs: Denton County Indigent Health Care Assertive Community Treatment (ACT Team), Eligibility: Eligibility based on income (21 % Community & Hospital Liaison, Community poverty level), resource, residency and Support, Psychiatric Triage, Integrated Health household composition. Persons who are not Clinic, Intake and Referral, Psychiatric, Residential

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Supported Housing, Connections, Case immunization clinics in Carrollton and The Management and Supported Employment. Colony. Most programs and services are Individuals with developmental diabilies and available to low-income Denton County residents, crisis services provided 24/7. and are offered by appointment only. fees, and Services/Programs: Continuity of Care, Eligibility appointments. Clinics accept cash and debit and Determination/Admission, Home and Community credit cards. Personal checks are not accepted. Based Services (HCS), In-Home and Family The following services are non-qualifying and Support, Respite, Community Support Services, offered to the general public: STD screening, TB Psychological and Behavioral Support, elimination services, immunizations, application Residential, Case Management, Vocational and assistance for state programs (listed above). Employment. Volunteer opportunities available. Please call for appointment times. Fees are assessed according to income and size of family. Individuals who are eligible for services Denton County Transportation Authority are not denied services because of an inability to (DCTA) pay. 604 E. Hickory Denton, TX 76205 Denton County Public Health (940)243-0077 (972)221-4600 535 S. Loop 288, Ste. 1003 Fax (940)387-1461 Denton, TX 76205 www.RideDCTA.net (940)349-2900 (940)349-2900 Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday Fax (940)349-2905 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday CLOSED www.dentoncounty.com/health 7:00AM- 12:00PM and 1:00PM- 5:00PM Denton County Veteran's Center Monday,Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 7:00AM- 400 S. Carroll Blvd. Ste. 2000 12:00PM and 1:00PM- 5:30PM Tuesdays Denton, TX 76201 (940)566-5851 Denton County Health Department Clinic www.unitedwaydenton.org/Veterans Fax (940)349-2901

Eligibility: Most programs are available to low- income families, and are provided at a low cost. Denton County Veteran's Services Office Call for more information on specific programs. 1505 E. McKinney St. Ste.151, Denton, TX 76209; Fees: Most programs are available to low- 400 N Valley Pwky. Suite 1134, Lewisville, TX income families, and are provided at a low cost. 75067 Call for more information on specific programs. (940)349-2950 Application Process: For maternity, primary www.dentoncounty.com/departments/veterans- care, child health, and dental, clients must bring: service.aspx proof of household income for past 30 days, 8:00AM-11:00AM & 1:00PM -4:00PM Monday- current tax return, proof of physical address Thursday, 8:00AM-11:00AM Friday (utility bill), picture ID for adults, birth certificates for children under 18. Call for more details on Denton Location specific programs. Eligibility: Veterans Area of Service: Denton County Residents Fees: none Program: The Health Department clinic provides Application Process: Walk in only countywide health services including: maternity Area of Service: Denton County clinic, primary care clinic, child health clinic, dental services, immunizations for children and Lewisville Location adults, and overseas, pregnancy testing, STD By appointment only screening, TB elimination services, application Eligibility: Veterans assistance for CHIP, CHIP Perinatal, Children's Fees: none Medicaid, TANF, SNAP (formerly Food Stamps), Application Process: By appointment and Women's Health Program; mammograms for Area of Service: Denton County low-income women over 40; car seat education and assistance for low-income families; satellite

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Denton County WIC (Women, Infants and Fax (940)383-2035 Children) www.dentonhousingauthority.com 535 S. Loop 288, Ste. 1003 8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday- Friday, Closed Denton, TX 76205Clients should call to ask about 12:00PM-1:00PM eligibility requirements, Eligibility: Low income families (940)349-2930 Fees: none Fax (940)349-2931 Area of Service: Denton County www.dentoncounty.com Program: Provides rental assistance to low 7:30AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 6:30PM - income families in Denton County. Monday - Wednesday; 7:30AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 4:30PM - Thursday; Open some Denton I.S.D. - Extended School Day Saturdays Program 1215 North Elm Street Eligibility: Women, infants and children Denton, TX 76201 Fees: None (940)369-0080 Area of Service: Denton County Fax (940)369-4988 Program: Provides nutrition education programs www.dentonisd.org (classes and counseling), breastfeeding support 10:00AM - 7:00PM Monday - Thursday ; 9:30AM and education, supplemental food, referrals - 6:30PM Friday (Medicaid, Texas Health Steps, Head Start, TANF, SNAP and CHIPs.) Eligibility: Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade Denton Freedom House Fees: $55 Enrollment Fee, $175 monthly tuition 3083 Trails End fee (due on the last day of the month for the Aubrey, TX 76227 next month) ; $235 May-June and August- (940)565-5990 September; Early registration in April for the full Fax (866) 778-9877 semester. www.dentonfreedomhouse.org Application Process: Open to all DISD 24/7 elementary students. However, there are a limited numbers of spots available and it is first Eligibility: Men 17 years and older come first served. Registration card filled out Fees: none upon enrollment Application Process: Call and set an Area of Service: Denton ISD appointment Program: The Extended School Day Program Area of Service: The World (ESD) provides structured academic, enrichment Program: Denton Freedom House supply their and recreational activities for grades K-5 at all 21 residents with basic needs such as: toiletres, elementary campuses and PreK students at clothing, bed, and food. By no means are they a Gonzalez School for Young Children now at Fred homeless shelter, nor a place that guys can come Moore. The program operates from 10AM to 7PM to hang out at until something else comes along. on Monday through Thursday and 9:30AM to No romantic relationships are allowed, other than 6:30PM on Friday. ESD has a $55 enrollment fee marriage. Everyone is expected to follow strict and a $175 monthly tuition fee (limited guidelines/policies and are subject to discipline scholarships are available). The program is open for failure to submit. All of their curriculum is to Denton ISD elementary students and PreK Christ centered, introducing that person to Jesus students at Gonzalez. On early release days staff Christ the answr to all of our needs/problems. arrive at the campus at 12:45 PM (no extra fee on these days). The Extended School Program is Denton Housing Authority closed on all school holidays and summer.

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1205 W. University Drive students includes Information and referral during Denton, TX, 75201 personal, financial, or medical crisis, (940)369-4084 Identification of medical resources, Assistance Fax (940) 369-4969 with school supplies, Parent Education www.dentonisd.org Programs, Comprehensive program for DISD 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday families and students who are homeless or in foster care, and Homebound Services for Denton I.S.D. Regional Day School Program for students unable to attend school due to health the Deaf-Special Education related issues. School hours and days Eligibility: Students, ages birth to 21, who are Denton I.S.D. Student and Staff Assistance eligible for special education services based on 1307 North Locust an auditory impairment and educational need. Denton, TX 76201 Fees: None (940)369-0595 Application Process: Part of the public school www.dentonisd.org programs in the tri-county area 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Area of Service: Denton, Cooke and Wise counties Eligibility: Programs and Services for Denton Program: Provides educational services including ISD students, families and staff includes instructional, related and support based on Fees: None assessment that indicates educational need. Application Process: Preschoo Educational programming is available Area of Service: Denton ISD in the Special Education Early Childhood Program Program: Programs and Services for Denton ISD for students with a hearing impairment who are students ,families and staff includes drug and 3-4 years of age and developmentally ready, by a violence prevention and intervention, certified teacher of the deaf. Attendance and Identification and intervention for students level of service is determined by an IEP dealing with substance abuse, emotional, familial committee and is based upon educational and life stage problems, individual and group assessment and need. A continuum of services is support and counseling, Parent Education, Crisis available for K-12 students with hearing Management, Mental Health Programming and impairment who need instruction by certified Training, and Employee Staff Assistance Program teachers of the deaf and/or interpreter services. for Denton ISD employees. Based upon assessment of educational need, the IEP committee may place a student in a self- Denton I.S.D.-Teen Parent Program contained deaf education classroom setting or a fully mainstreamed setting with a sign language 1307 North Locust interpreter or any combination of these Denton, TX 76201 instructional options. (940)369-0599 (940)369-0598 Fax (940)369-4985 Denton I.S.D. Social Services and www.dentonisd.org 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Assistance Eligibility: Any students enrolled in DISD that are 1307 North Locust pregnant or parenting. Denton, TX 76201 Fees: None (940)369-0599 (940)369-0598 Area of Service: Denton ISD Fax (940)369-4985 Program: The Teen Parent Program has licensed www.dentonisd.org social workers delivering services at a campus 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday level. They act as case managers to the students in the program. Services provided are dependent Eligibility: Services for Denton ISD families and upon the individual needs of the students and students their families. Homebound for students Fees: None experiencing a complicated pregnancy and Area of Service: Denton ISD following the birth of their baby is also provided. Program: Services for Denton ISD families and

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Denton Kiwanis Club - Children's Clinic Fees: $10/yr City of Denton residents and $15/yr 1001 N. Elm St. for non-residents -- also program fees for trips Denton, TX 76201 and classes (940)387-6323 Application Process: Facility ID card www.dentonkiwanisclub.org Area of Service: Denton County 10:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Program: Provides recreational, physical, and educational programs for persons over 50 years Denton Kiwanis Club Children's Clinic of age. Some of the programs offered include 10:00AM - 12:00PM and 2:00PM - 5:00PM help with income tax forms, filling out Medicare Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday; 2:00PM - papers, dance classes, ceramic classes, 5:00PM Wednesday computer training, trips and health checks. Eligibility: Children up to age 18. Must meet Monthly newsletters are available online, or by financial guidelines and not be covered by contacting the office. A new fitness room was insurance or medicaid added in 2010. Fees: Free Application Process: Require proof of income Denton State Supported Living Center and proof of residency. Application only 3980 State School Rd. available on site. Approval is made on same day Denton, TX 76210 of application. (940)891-0342 (940)591-3628 Area of Service: Northern Denton County, north Fax (940)591-3629 of Lake Lewisville www.dentonstateschool.org Program: Provides medical, dental and 24 hours prescriptions services for children up to age 18 who are not covered by Medicaid or other Eligibility: Individuals who have special needs insurance. The clinic is a referral service to a Fees: N/A number of local health care providers. Must meet Application Process: Clients are referred and go financial guidelines. Area covered is Denton through the admissions department upon County north of Lake Lewisville. arrival. Area of Service: 18 counties/north Texas Denton Public Library Literacy Program Program: Provides residential services for 502 Oakland St. individuals with special needs. Services include Denton, TX 76201 24 hour supervised residential services, (940) 349-8752 (940)349-8752 (800) 735-2989 comprehensive health care services including an www.dentonlibrary.com acute care infirmary, vocation skills training and 9:00AM – 9:00PM - Monday - Thursday, works program (including sheltered workshops) 9:00AM - 6:00PM - Friday and Saturday, 1:00PM life skills training and recreational/leisure – 5:00PM - Sunday activities, respite services and volunteer opportunities available. Eligibility: Adults ages 18 and older who would like to improve their literacy skills Denton Treatment Services 621 Londonderry Ln. Denton Senior Center Denton, TX 76205 509 N. Bell (940)483-0644 Denton, TX 76209 Fax (940)483-9337 (940)349-8720 (972)434-2529, ext. 8720 www.texastreatment.com Fax (940)566-6040 5:30AM - 11:30AM - Monday - Friday; 7:00AM - www.dentonseniorcenter.com 9:30AM - Saturday; Closed Sunday 8:00AM-9:00PM - Monday-Friday and 9:00AM- 1:00PM - Saturday Eligibility: Adults 18 years and older with at least a 1 year history of Opiate use Eligibility: 50 and older. All classes are Fees: $62.00 cash or money order only; $11.00 intergenerational and open for registration for daily Liquid; $12.00 daily Diskettes adults 18 yrs+ Application Process: Monday, Tuesday, 34

Wednesday, & Friday 3:30am - 8:00am; Thursday Program: Day Program for IDD individuals- 3:30am only. Denton, ICF Residential Services- Denton, Sanger, Area of Service: Denton, Wise, Collin, and Cooke Krum, HCS Residential Services- waiver contract counties areas 3&4 primarily Denton/Lewisville, Paris & Program: Methadone maintenance for treatment surrounding areas, Longview and surrounding of Opiate addiction areas. TxHTML-Paris & Surrounding areas, CLASS-Longview and surrounding areas. Easter Seals North Texas 4443 North Josey Ln., Ste. 100 Epic Health Services Carrollton, TX 75010 5220 Spring Valley Rd., Suite 400 (972)394-8900 (888)617-7171 Dallas, TX 75254 Fax (972)394-6266 (214) 466-1340 www.ntx.easterseals.com Fax 214-466-1378 7:30 AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Thursday epichealthservices.com

Easter Seals North Texas Evergreen at Lewisville 7:30AM - 6:00PM Monday - Thursday 415 South Garden Ridge Blvd. Eligibility: Children, adolescents and adults Lewisville, TX 75069 Fees: Fees vary by program (972)956-8000 Application Process: Provides outpatient Fax (972)956-8001 speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical www.evergreenlewisville.com therapy, audiology services and social services to children, adolescents and adults with Eligibility: Active adults, 55+ disabilities and special needs. Program: Provides apartment home community Area of Service: Denton County for active adults. Several amenities available, Program: Autism Treatment Program, Outpatient please call or visit the website for more services include Speech-Language, Occupational information. and Physical Therapy, Accept most Medicaid plans and private pay insurance plans. Excel Center of Lewisville

Child Development Center 190 Civic Cir, Ste. 170 Program: Our inclusive preschool program is a Lewisville, TX 75067 full replication of the Walden Early Childhood (972)906-5522 Center developed by Dr. Gail McGee, emphasizing Fax (972)906-5744 engagement, language and social skills www.excelcenterlewisville.com development. 8:00AM - 5:00PM

EduCare Community Living Excel Center of Lewisville 9:00AM - 3:30PM 2928 Metro Street, Ste. 101 Eligibility: 5-18 years old Denton, TX 76207 Fees: Fees are involved though typically covered (940)380-0113 by everything other than medicaid traditional. Fax (940)382-9521 Application Process: A free 1 1/2 hour www.rescare.com assessment is required and can be scheduled 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday from 8:00AM - 5:00PM Program: We provide Mental Health, Behavioral Alternative Business Services Services (Day Health, Dual Diagnosis through intensive Program) outpatient and partial hospitalization. This Eligibility: Medicaid recipients with intellectual & program is a specialized day treatment. developmental disabilities Additionally, we provide a Texas accredited Application Process: Referral through local Charter School. Doctor referrals are not needed authority, walk-ins, waiver contract Areas 3 & and initial assessment is free. 4(HCS) Area of Service: Denton County

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EyeCare America Application Process: Complete application, 655 Beach St. return to property, put on waiting list. San Francisco, CA 94109 Area of Service: (877)887-6327 (877)887-6327 Program: We provide a facility for older people to Fax (415)561-8567 live in a community of their peers. We also have www.eyecareamerica.org a service coordinator available to assist them 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Monday - Friday, PT, for with finding services needed. Our housing is admin. phone individual, one bedroom, six plex apartment buildings with garden areas and community Eligibility: One service is for Seniors, age 65 and garden area between each buidling. We also older, U.S. citizens or legal residents who have have a community vegetable garden area planted not seen an ophthalmologist, an Eye MD, in 3 or and worked by the UNT Master Gardeners. more years. Other service is for those who are at increased risk for glaucoma based on age, race, Family Care Services, Inc. and family history of 7761 Raintree Ave. Fees: Varies by service. For the senior service, Frisco, TX 75033 insurance will be billed but accepted as payment (972) 668-8242 in full. Uninsured are seen at no cost. Fax (214) 379-1065 Application Process: Visit www.familycaresrv.com www.eyecareamerica.org to take the online 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday, 24 hour referral questionnaire Emergancy Services, Saturday - Sunday on call Area of Service: Nationwide and by appointment Program: One service ensures that every senior has access to medical eye care and promotes Family Care Services annual dilated eye exams. It raises awareness 24 hours a day about eye-related disease, including cataracts, Eligibility: Private pay, Medicaid CBS, CCAD, and provides free eye care education materials and Star Plus CBA facilitates access to eye care at no out-of-pocket Fees: $30 to install, $30-$40 per month expense for eligible seniors. The other service Application Process: Call order service-Medicaid promotes early detection and treatment of must come through DADS/Star Plus glaucoma. It raises awareness of glaucoma risk Area of Service: Denton, Collin, Dallas, Grayson factors (family history, race and age,) provides and Tarrant counties free glaucoma materials and facilitates access to Program: Provides GPS mobile Emergancy a glaucoma exam. People may call the toll free Response Systems (help in 60 seconds) and number anytime, for themselves and/or family Medication Dispensers. Offer same day or 24 members and friends, to request free eye care hours services on installs. Prices start as low as educational materials (for either program $30 per month. Call from more information. described above) and determine if they qualify for a referral to EyeCare America's more than 6,000 Family Tree Program volunteer ophthalmologists nationwide. 1614 Scripture Ste. 200, Denton, TX 76201; 326 S. Edmond Ln. Ste 103, Lewisville, TX 75067 Fairoaks Retirement Apartments (940) 387-7517 ext. 2 (888) 837-0666 ext. 2 1950 Lattimore St. Fax (940) 898-8527 Denton, TX 76209 www.familytreeprogram.org (940) 891-1719 By appointment in morning, afternoon, evening, Fax (940)891-6129 and weekends www.planocommunityhome.org 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday with 24/7 Eligibility: Youth 17 and under and their families staff available Application Process: Call to access services and schedule intake Eligibility: Low income people age 62 years or Area of Service: Denton and Dallas counties older wanting to stay independently active Program: The family tree program provides short- Fees: None term family counseling at no cost to families in

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Denton and Dallas counties. Eligible families often are them to exceed in social, emotional, cognitive, gross experiencing change in life circumstances, school motor, fine motor and language development. issues, behavioral issues, communication breakdowns, Geri-Options Geriatric Care Management grief, and general family struggles Home Visits (940)566-0902 (940)206-7829 First Refuge Ministries Fax Upon Request 1701 Broadway St. www.geri-options.com Denton, Tx 76201 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday and per (940)484 4384 arrangement Fax (940)383-4455 firstrefugeminitries.org Geri-Options Geriatric Care Management (940)566-0902 First Step Denton County Outreach Program Eligibility: Services to older persons and their families 1406 N. Corinth St Ste. 401 and adults with chronic illness Corinth, TX 76208 Fees: $60 hour (940)497-5576 Application Process: Call Geri Sams, LCSW, CMC Fax (940)497-5585 Area of Service: Denton County www.firststepdenton.com Program: autism Treatment Program, Outpatient 9:00AM - 9:00PM - Monday - Thursday, 9:00AM - services include Speech-Language, Occupational and 2:00PM Saturday Physical Therapy, Accept most Medicaid plans and private pay insurance plans. Eligibility: Any person seeking educational counseling or adult counseling Stepping Stones Fees: Cost is pending 2200 N. Bell Ave. Application Process: Contact the agency for Denton, TX 76209 admission Wednesday 1:30PM - 3:00PM (during the academic Area of Service: Denton and surrounding counties year) Program: First Step Intervention Programs are Eligibility: Services to the elderly and their families; designed to assist clients in identifying maladaptive some people with disabilities patterns of thinking, behaviors and develops a plan of Fees: No cost action that will foster positive change. First Step Application Process: Call Geri Sams, LCSW, CMC provides client assessment, counseling and education. Program: Stepping Stones is an active socialization and activity program for persons at early stage. It is Fred Moore Day Nursery School conducted by Occupational Therapy professors and graduate level occupational therapy students from 821 Cross Timber St. Texas Woman's University along with community Denton, TX 76205 volunteers. While the clients are in their activity group, (940)387-8214 (940) 382-3207 Geri Sams meets with the family members Fax (940)382-3207 simultaneously. Stepping Stones meets once a week FMDNS.org at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Denton. 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM Monday-Friday

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Eligibility: Children age 6 weeks to 5 years old in low to moderately low-income households 6001 Summerside Dr. Fees: Fees are on a sliding scale, based on annual Dallas, TX 75252 income (972)349-2400 (800)442-2260 Application Process: Take a tour and fill out an Fax (972)349-2499 application in office www.gsnetx.org Area of Service: Denton County 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Thursday 9:00AM- Program: Services are offered on a sliding scale to 3:00PM Friday assist low-income families. Staff provides a whole child educational experience focusing on the child's Girl Scouts individual needs. At nursey center the program 2317 W University Dr.Suite 167 provides three nutritious meals or formula and baby Denton, TX 76201 food. We focus on the need of each child by preparing (940)243-1314 Fax (940)243-0435

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Varied years. The Permanent Support Housing program Eligibility: Girls, 5-17 years old provides rental and utility assistance, counseling, and Fees: $25 annual fee to GSUSA case management services to clients diagnosed with Application Process: Registration online or call HIV/AIDS. The Street Outreach team goes out on the (800)442-2260 street to provide referrals, case management, and Area of Service: 32 counties across Northeast Texas, varying other services from partner nonprofits. including Denton & Grayson Program: The mission of Girl Scouts is to build girls of Good Samaritan Society courage, confidence, and character, who make the 2500 Hinkle Dr., Denton, TX 76201; 2277 N. Masch world a better place. Girl Scouts is the world’s Branch Rd., Denton, TX 76207; 3901 Montecito Rd., premiere leadership development organization Denton, TX 76210 dedicated solely to girls--all girls--where, in an www.good-sam.com accepting and nurturing environment, they build Multilingual Services: Spanish (Fort Worth, Abilene, character and skills for success in the real world. In and Lubbock) partnership with committed volunteers, girls develop lifelong skills, such as leadership, strong values, social Good Samaritan Society - Denton Village consciousness, and conviction about their own 2500 Hinkle Dr., potential and self-worth. Denton, TX 76201 Program facilities include: Service Centers and Retail (940) 383-2651 Stores in Denton, Highland Village; Camp K in Program: offers senior living apartments, Pottsboro on Lake Texoma; Camp Rocky Point in twinhome/triplex units, a modern healthcare center Dennison on Lake Texoma. All locations are and an assisted living center. accessible to the disabled. Volunteer opportunities available. ARC Home Healthcare 2277 N. Masch Branch Rd., Giving HOPE Inc. Denton, TX 76207 117 West Sycamore (940) 565-6338 Denton, TX 76201 Application Process: To schedule a free in-home (940)382-0609 consultation, call us at (940) 565-6338. Fax (940)382-5615 Program: offers the assistance people need to keep www.hopeincdenton.com living at home, whether it’s helping them stay well, Monday-Thursday 9:30am-4:30pm , CLOSED DAILY recover from sickness or injury, keeping them 12:30PM-1:30PM company or having someone provide for their daily Multilingual Services: Spanish needs of living.

Eligibility: Financial assistance is determined by the Good Samaritan Society - Lake Forest Village funding source, primarily for homeless and homeless 3901 Montecito Rd., prevention assistance to families with dependent Denton, TX 76210 children, and to those with low and very low incomes (940) 891-0856 who are legal residents of Denton County. Program: the only retirement community in the Dallas- Fees: None Fort Worth area that offers a country-like atmosphere Application Process: Calls to make appointments are just minutes away from shopping and medical taken from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Monday - Thursday. facilities. Area of Service: Cities of Aubrey, Corinth, Cross Roads, Denton, Krugerville, Krum, Lincoln Park, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth Ponder, Providence, Sanger, Savannah, and Shady 2030 W. University Dr. Shores Denton, TX 76201 Program: Giving Hope provides a hand up to those (940)566-0398 experiencing or at-risk of homelessness through Fax (940) 383-3280 advocacy, community collaboration and rental 9:00AM - 9:00PM - Monday - Saturday and 11:00AM - assistance. The agency provides emergency, short- 7:00PM - Sunday term, medium term, transitional and permanent rental assistance. The Transitional Housing program offers Goodwill Career Center life skills and rental assistance through a case (940)383-3051 management approach for a period of one to two 8:00AM-4:00PM - Monday - Friday

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Eligibility: All persons Habitat for Humanity of Denton County Fees: None 1721 N. Carroll Blvd. Application Process: Small intake form Denton, TX 76201 Area of Service: North Texas (940)484-5006, ext. 9001 (940) 382-8487 Program: Provides individuals with vocational Fax (940)293-1804 evaluations, job readiness services, and job www.habitatdentoncounty.org placement. Noon - 5:00PM Monday - Friday

Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Habitat Homeownership Program Abuse 1721 N. Carroll Blvd 1349 Empire Central Dr., Ste. 800 Denton, TX 76201 Dallas, TX 75247 (940) 484-5006 ext 9001 (214)522-8600 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday Fax (214)521-7253 Eligibility: Qualified Low-to moderate income families www,dallascouncil.org and disabled veterans residing in Denton County 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday – Friday Fees: $1,000 closing cost and 350-400 sweat equity hours Eligibility: Varies by program Application Process: Complete a pre-qualification Fees: None checklist on website or on our KIOSK station at the Application Process: Varies by program Habitat Office (1721 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton) and the Area of Service: North Texas ReStore (1805 Cornell Ln., Denton). All applicants will Program: Prevention Resource Center, Information be contacted. Helpline, School-Based Prevention Programs, Dallas Area of Service: Denton County Area Drug Prevention Partnership, Tobacco-Free North Program: Offers a program for qualified, low-to- Texas, Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, moderate income famlies or qualified disabled Conferences & Workshops, ((HIV Early Intervention, veterans to purchase new homes with a no-interest and HIV Outreach & Prevention???, Community loan. Homeowners will work side-by-side with Service)) volunteers in the construction of their home and other Habitat homes throughout the community pre- Greenpath approved by Habitat. Approvals are established 4500 West Eldorado Pkwy., Suite 2900 through our board approved application process. McKinney, TX 75070 Volunteer opportunities are always available. For (972) 542-0257 (800)550-1961 volunteer community service questions, contact Keri www.greenpath.com Maire Sutheland at (940) 484-5006 X 9006 or at In Person: 9:00AM - 6:00 PM Monday, Thursday & [email protected] Friday, 10:00AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday, 11:00AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday. By Telephone: 7:00AM-9:00PM Health Services of North Texas Monday-Thursday, 7:00AM-6:00PM Friday, 8:00AM- 4401 N I-35 Suite 312 5:00PM Saturday Denton, TX 76207 (940)381-1501 (940)387-5788 (800)339-2437 Credit Counseling Services Fax (940)566-8059 Eligibility: Anyone in need of credit counseling www.healthntx.org Fees: No fees for counseling services 8:30AM – 5:30PM - Monday – Friday Application Process: Call and set an appointment Area of Service: Denton County and surrounding Services of North Texas at The Rotary House, areas Primary Medical Care Program: Provides professional help to families and 821 N Elm Street individuals with financial problems. Does not loan Denton, TX 76201 money or arrange for funds. Assistance in budgeting, (940)381-1501 money management, and the wise use of credit. Varied; please call for availability. Assists in arranging reduced payment plans with Eligibility: Anyone creditors when client is over extended financially. Also Fees: Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, sliding fee scale and provides an alternative to bankruptcy by working with private insurance accepted creditors nationwide. Application Process: Patients are invited to apply for sliding fee scale pricing. Application is available

39 online or at intake appointment. Proof of income online or at intake appointment. required. Area of Service: Medical Care is not limited by Area of Service: Medical Care is not limited by geographical location. geographical location. Program: Health Services of North Texas, Denton Program: Health Services of North Texas at the Rotary South Center provides prenatal care, family planning House provides primary medical care, including and birth control, diagnosis and treatment for irregular treatment for acute and chronic illness. menstrual cycles, menopause treatment, annual physical exams and pap smears, onsite sonograms Health Services of North Texas, Denton Medical and laboratory. HSNT’s Denton South Center features Center Board Certified Advanced Nurse Practitioners who are 4310 Mesa Dr. committed to providing quality healthcare. Denton, TX 76207 (940)381-1501 or 940-387-5788 Hearts For Homes 8:00AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Thursday and 8:00AM - 826 East McKinney St. 5:00PM Friday Denton, TX 76209 Eligibility: Anyone (940) 891-0947 Fees: Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, sliding fee scale and Fax (844)891-0947 private insurance accepted www.heartsforhomes.org Application Process: Patients are invited to apply for 9:00AM - 4:00PM Monday-Friday sliding fee scale pricing. Application is available online or at intake appointment. Housing Repairs for Very-low Income Elderly Area of Service: Medical Care is not limited by Eligibility: Elderly homeowners with very low incomes geographical location, we are able to be a Medical Fees: None Home for people regardless of the city they reside in. Application Process: Based on Income; then Program: Providing Primary Medical Care, Pediatrics, prioritized by need Prenatal Care, Behavioral Health, Medicaid, CHIP and Area of Service: Denton County Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment, Program: Provides assistance to the aging population Guardianship Services. Primary Medical Care is in the areas of housing repair, housing rehabilitation, available at the Denton Medical Center for the entire as well as meeting the needs of their everyday family from infants to grandparents with a focus on existence. We only serve elderly - just being disabled establishing a medical home for comprehensive does not qualify for assistance - must be elderly. healthcare including integrated behavioral health. Services include: preventive care, well-child and well- Home Instead Senior Care adult exams, education, immunizations, and prescription assistance program. Treatment is 2100 Justin Rd., Ste. 201 available for a wide range of acute and chronic Highland Village, TX 75077 physical, mental, and social health conditions such as (972)317-0900 (877)591-7822 infectious diseases, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Fax (972)317-0919 The clinical team includes physicians, mid-level www.homeinstead.com/685 providers, nurses, certified medical assistants, and Office 9:00AM – 5:00PM - Monday - Friday, Phones other professionals who provide quality, affordable for emergency 24/7 healthcare. Eligibility: People who are seniors or disabled and Health Services of North Texas, Denton South need extra help to function Center, Prenatal and Women’s Health Care Fees: $17.95/ hour and up 3537 South I-35 Suite 210 Application Process: Free assessment in the home Denton, TX 76210 Area of Service: Denton and Wise counties (940)381-2313 or 940-381-1501 Program: Professional caregivers provide non medical Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00AM to 6:00PM and companionship care in the client's home. Services Wednesday 8:00AM to 8:00PM, Closed on Friday range from simple companionship and stimulation to Eligibility: Anyone light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, Fees: Medicaid, sliding fee scale and private incidental transportation, dementia care, assistance insurance accepted with bathing, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, Application Process: Patients are invited to apply for feeding, sliding fee scale pricing. Application is available

40 and medication reminders, licensed as a personal Jack Cockburn, Ph.D assistance service by the state of Texas. 131 Degan, Ste. 103 Lewisville, TX 75057 Innovative Counseling Services (972)662-8872 3740 N. Josey Ln, Ste. 204 Carrollton, TX 75007 Eligibility: All ages (469)774-1305 Fees: Sliding scale Fax (866)216-9011 Program: Provide mental health services to www.innovativecounselingservices.com residents of Denton County to improve quality of Call for appointment; Open 9:00AM - 5:00PM - life. Specializing in relationship issues, Monday - Friday depression, and anxiety.

Eligibility: Adolescents and adults. No Job Corps restrictions on residency or income level 2100 N Main St., Ste. 220 Fees: Sliding scale, private insurance Fort Worth, TX 76164 Application Process: By appointment (817)625-3993 (800)733-5627 or (1-800-Job- Area of Service: Denton, Dallas & Collin counties Corps) Program: Substance abuse and psychological Fax (817)625-3900 evaluations. Supportive outpatient and aftercare ABCworks.net counseling for substance abuse issues. 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Monday-Friday Individual substance abuse and mental health counseling. Specialty group program, Smart Girls Eligibility: Ages 16-24, low income; meet Job Speak, for adolescent females ages 12-17. Anger Corps suitability requirements management counseling, domestic violence Fees: none counseling and brief therapy. Application Process: Attend an orientation, interview, application process 2-8 wks Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc. Area of Service: Denton County, Frisco, Plano, 1109 North Elm St. Dallas, Lewisville, Little Elm, Gainesville, Wichita Denton, TX 76201 Fallas, The Colony (940)565-5479 Program: Career and academic training, life-skills Fax 1-888-293-5840 training, residential assistance, drivers license, on www.ifmdenton.org the job training, medical (dental and vision) To call for an appointment. 9:00AM - 11:30AM and 1:30PM - 3:30PM Monday-Friday Journey to Dream 250 N Mil Street., St. 2 Interfaith Ministries Lewisville, TX 75057 Eligibility: Low income families of northern (469) 470-2382 Denton County Fax (214) 291-5578 Fees: none www.journeytodream.com Application Process: Clients may call for an 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday - Friday appointment, walk into the office and complete pre screening form,or go to the website and Area of Service: Denton County complete an online application. Program: Homeless shelter for teens. School Area of Service: Northern Denton County programs and Advocacy. Program: Provides assistance with rent, utilities, prescriptions and medical supplies, adult & child Keep Denton Beautiful eye exams & eye glasses, transportation, school supplies for children, diapers for adults and 608 East Hickory St Ste 130 babies, and assistance with obtaining vital Denton, TX 76205 records. Assistance is coordinated with other (940)349-8737 agencies and targeted toward client self- Fax (940) 349-8396 sufficiency. www.kdb.org 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Fri

41 adapted to the North Texas region, making them Adopt-A-Spot well-suited to condtions of drought and heat. Based on volunteer's availability--orientation The event is open only to Denton residents and process req all participants must complete a preregistration Eligibility: Any individual or group looking to form. make Denton cleaner, greener, and more beautiful. Keep Lewisville Beautiful Fees: None 113 North Poydras Street, Ste. 207 Application Process: Contact our office Lewisville, TX 75057 Area of Service: City of Denton (972)538-5949 Program: Volunteers make a commitment to Fax (866)727-8526 clean their Adopt-a-Spot location six times per www.keeplewisvillebeautiful.org year. KDB provides volunteers with safety vests, 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday trash bags, and collection services. Volunteers are asked to submit a clean-up report with the Adopt-A-Spot number of volunteers, hours, and bags of Fees: Free trash/recycling. After two reported clean-ups, Area of Service: Leweisville and surrounding one Adopt-A-Spot sign are installed with the communities adopter's name or acronym. Program: Keep Lewisville Beautiful offers a variety of litter prevention, waste production, Great American Cleanup beautification, and education programs. Some 8:00AM-12:00PM activities include: Earth Month in April, Spring Eligibility: Any individual or group looking to Cleanup, Trinity Trash Bash, Clean Stream Team make Denton cleaner, greener, and more (A waterway clean-up program similar to Adopt-a- beautiful. Spot,) and free monthly classes (topics change Fees: None each week. Go to Sign up is availible online prior to the event and www.keeplewisvillebeautiful.org for more on-site the day of the event. information.) Area of Service: City of Denton Program: Each year, Denton community KidsCare Therapy volunteers join Keep Denton Beautiful in a nationwide cleanup effort with Keep America 15820 Addison Rd Beauftiul and Keep Texas Beautiful-the Great Addison, Tx 75001 American Cleanup. Denton’s local Great (866)919-3240 (866) 919-3240 American Cleanup Event takes place on a Fax (877)300-7394 Saturday in March and includes a citywide land kidscaretherapy.com and waterway cleanup, followed by a volunteer 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday - Friday party and Environmental Fair that includes a free lunch for all volunters, kid’s environment KidsCare Therapy- Pediatric Home Health activites, and more. Agency 15820 Addison Rd Tree Giveaway Addison, Tx 75001 Eligibility: Cityof Denton Residents (866)-919-3240 Fees: None 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday Application Process: Apply online or by phone. Eligibility: Accepts Medicaid & most commercial Area of Service: City of Denton insurance; Treat ages 0-18 Program: Each year, in celebration of national Fees: None Make A Difference Day, Keep Denton Beautiful Application Process: Referral can be accepted gives away free trees to City of Denton residents online, faxed or by phone. at the Annual Communtiy Tree Giveaway. The Area of Service: Serving counties across TX Tree Giveaway event is held in October on the including Denton, DFW area, Tyler, Longview, fourth Saturday of the month. The trees provided Waco, Temple, Austin, San Antonio and Houston through the Tree Giveway program are native or Program: KidsCare Therapy is committed to building on our foundation of changing lives

42 through C.A.R.E. (Commitment, Accountability, 10:00AM-3:00PM - Monday – Friday Results and Ethics). We provide Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy in the home Marriage Preparation, Premarital Education and for our patients. From its inception, KidsCare has Economic Stability Workshops focused on providing the best quality healthcare Fees: Fees: Program-based services for the children and families we serve. Area of Service: Southeast Denton Program: The Learning Institute of Family Lake Cities Community Food Pantry & Education (LIFE) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Community Aid Fund organization that specializes in programs to build 300 E. Hundley healthy and productive relationships to Lake Dallas, TX 75065 strengthen families for the well being of children. (940)321-6100 LIFE provides relationship skills, marriage and lakecitiesumc.org/foodpantry premarital education, and economic stability 9:00AM - 2:00PM - Tuesday & Thursday training (financial literacy, job preparation and entrpreneurship) Eligibility: Low income living in Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek, Shady Shores or Corinth Legal Aid of Northwest Texas Fees: None 625 Dallas Dr., Ste. 350 Application Process: Bring current utility bill as Denton, TX 76205 proof of residency and a current photo I.D. (940)383-1406 Area of Service: Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek, Fax (940)382-7797 Shady Shores, Corinth, Lake Cities Area www.lanwt.org Program: Provides food and hygiene items. 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Provides some assistance with utility bills and prescriptions. Eligibility: Income eligible applicants who are either US citizens, resident aliens, or meet Launchabilitiy eligibility exceptions as victims of domestic abuse. 801 E Plano Pkwy #125 Fees: Court Fees Plano, TX 75074 Application Process: Telephone intake for (972)991-6777 financial screening www.launchability.org Area of Service: Denton, Wise, Cooke, Jack, &

Montague counties Program: Empower adults and veterans with Program: Civil legal services for eligible persons disabilities to achieve their maximum potential and families. Client may have to pay for court and lead fulfilling lives within our community. A costs. Call for screening and make appointment. job-placement service for underserved and overlooked adults with cognitive disabilities. Men and women with Autism, Down Syndrome, stroke Legal Hotline for Texans and significant learning disabilities who not only 1-800-622-2520 desire to join the workforce but, with guidance www.tlsc.org and training, are more than able to do so. Our 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday (Office training and placement services give careers, hours); Can call any time 24/7 and leave a confidence and independence to clients who message. would otherwise be solely dependent on their families or social services. Eligibility: 60 years old and older, or Medicare SSDI eligible Learning Institute of Family Education Fees: Free (LIFE) Application Process: Go to www.tlsc.org and submit an online intake form, or call the office at P.O. Box 50904 1-800-622-2520--option 4 and leave a voicemail. Denton, TX 76206 For Spanish, select option 1. (Para español, (940) 441-5530 marque el número 1.) www.lifefam.org Area of Service: State of Texas

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Program: Free legal advice by telephone to counseling, youth counseling, grief counseling , Texans age 60 or older: nursing home residents, and assistance with life's transitions. veterans and their families, victims of violent crime; and individuals who are eligible for Lewisville Senior Activities Center Medicare SSDI. 1950-A S. Valley Pkwy Lewisville, TX 75067 The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society- (972)219-5050 (972)219-5051 North Texas Chapter Fax (972)219-5055 8111 LBJ FWY Ste. 425 www.cityoflewisville.com Dallas, TX 75251 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday, Wednesday and (972)996-5900 (800) 800-6702 (800) 955-4572 Friday; 8:00AM - 9:00PM - Tuesday and Fax (972)996-5990 Thursday www.lls.org/ntx 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Adults, 50 years of age and older Fees: fees for classes, some activities, trips and First Connection events Eligibility: Family of, caregivers of those Application Process: Complete one page diagnosed with a blood cancer information form Fees: None Area of Service: Lewisville, Flower Mound, Application Process: Online form at Highland Village, Coppell, and Denton http://www.lls.org/support/peer-to-peer-support Program: The operative word in our name is or call patient access manager (972) 996- 5905 'activity' and there is a lot of them here for Area of Service: North Texas area everyone to enjoy. The center has special events, Program: Provides patients and their families the to classes, to Sing-A-Long. We strive to present a opportunity to share experiences with someone wide spectrum of activities. There is no charge to who has been successfully treated for the same be a member of our center, you just have to diagnosis. complete a membership form. Classes, activities and trips are reasonably priced or free. Meals on Leuty Avenue Apartments Wheels lunches are served daily at 11:30AM; you 909 West 7th St. must sign-up 24 hours in advance. Meals are $2 Justin, TX 76247 donation for 60 and over and $5 donation for (940)648-3296 (940)648-3296 those under 60 years of age. Denton County 8:00AM - 4:00PM - Tuesday and Thursday Transportation Authority is available by calling Eligibility: Income Based (940)243-0077 or transportation is available via Fees: Application fee Trolley route service. Area of Service: Any Program: Provides affordable housing for low- Little Elm Area Food Bank income families, the handicapped and people 501 Bill St. with disabilities. Little Elm, TX 75068 (972)294-4061 (972)754-0699 (Emergency Lewisville Counseling Services Number Only) 751 Hebron Parkway, Ste. 305-B leafb.org Lewisville, TX 75057 9:00AM - 4:00PM - Monday; 9:00AM - 5:00PM - (469) 645-1375 Thursday; 9:00AM-Noon - Friday; 9:00AM - Fax (888)543-4547 3:00PM - Third Saturday of every month www.lewisvillecounselingservices.com Eligibility: Residents of Little Elm, including Fees: Income-based sliding scale Hackberry, Lakewood Village, Oak Point, Area of Service: Denton and surrounding Crossroads South of 380, Rocky Point counties Fees: None Program: Provides individual and couples Application Process: Submit to an interview and counseling, marriage counseling, LGBT completion of application Area of Service: Residents of Little Elm,

44 including Hackberry, Lakewood Village, Oak www.metrocrestservices.org Point, Crossroads South of 380, Rocky Point 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday through Friday; Program: Emergency food supply of about 2 9:00AM - 1:00PM - Saturday weeks worth. Eligible to return 2 more times in 30 day intervals with a reduced amount of food Emergency Assistance, Financial Education, given, after which referrals are made for long Workforce/Employment Program, and Senior term assistance. Programs Eligibility: Client must provide proof of residency Little Elm Medical Clinic and identity and must live in service area 730 El Dorado Pkwy. Fees: Sliding fee scale based on income for Little Elm, TX 75068 senior programs. (972)292-3330 Application Process: Call for appointment to be Fax (972)292-3332 assigned a case manager to complete www.littleelmmed.com assessment of needs. 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday – Friday Area of Service: Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell and zip 75287 in Denton Eligibility: Services for acute and chronic illness County for ages 13 and up Program: Qualifying clients receive assistance Fees: Call for fee information. with short term emergency payment of rent, Application Process: Please call the office. utilities and food. Our Employment program Area of Service: Residents of Little Elm and helps those looking for work with resume surrounding areas assistance, and use of computer lab for online Program: Offers several medical services for work search. For those receiving financial patients older than 13 years of age. Medicare assistance additional services regarding accepted and most major insurance companies. Financial Education and budgeting are available. Please visit the website or call for more information. Home Repair Eligibility: Adults over 60 and caregivers and March of Dimes Foundation living in service area Fees: Sliding Scale fees based on income 12660 Coit Road, Ste. 200 Application Process: Call information, case Dallas, TX 75251 assigned to case manager, case manager sets (972)669-3463 (972)232-1354 up home visit, case manager meets with client Fax (972)669-1117 and completes assessment of needs. www.marchofdimes.org/texas Area of Service: Cities of Carrollton, Coppell, 9:00AM – 5:00PM Monday-Friday Addison and Farmers Branch Program: Home repair provides small March of Dimes adaptations and minor home repairs to increase Area of Service: North Texas - does not include home safety for seniors. Ramps, rails, grab bars Fort Worth or Tarrant County and smoke detectors are some examples of Program: Offers professional and public health home repair. Exterior home maintenance for low education regarding birth defects and pregnancy. income seniors. Community services include pamphlets, films, speaker's bureau and community health Home - Delivered Meals education interns. Volunteers and college Program: Home Delivered Meals delivered internships are available. Please visit the website Monday-Friday with welfare checks by for local chapters in your area and to find out volunteers. more information. Transportation Metrocrest Social Services Program: Transportation provided by 4 lift- 13801 Hutton Dr., Ste. 150 equipped vans as well as volunteer drivers, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Monday-Friday throughout the cities and extends (972)446-2100 to 5 miles outside city limits. Fax (214)694-2171 45

Area of Service: Denton County Case Management Program: They offer a bed, and shower. They Program: Case Management with home visit to offer a meal on Tuesday nights. determine needs and appropriate resource referrals. On-going contact and assistance AA available. Monday nights 7:15pm - 8:15 pm Eligibility: Anyone with a desire to stop drinking MHMR Tarrant Area of Service: Denton County 3840 Hulen St. Suite # Hulen Tower-North Program: Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship Fort Worth, 76107 of men and women who share their experience, (817)569-4300 strength, and hope with each other that they may 9:00AM-5:00PM solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism MHMR Tarrant-Prevention & Intervention Unit National Multiple Sclerosis Society - North Texas Office La Gran Plaza Building, 4200 S. Freeway, Ste. 550 2105 Luna Rd., Ste. 390 Fort Worth, TX 76115 Carrollton, TX 75006 (817)569-5760 (800)735-2989 TTY (469)619-4700 (214)373-1400 (800)344-4867 Fax (817)569-5798 Fax (214)373-7200 9:00AM-7:00PM Monday-Friday www.nationalmssociety.org

Eligibility: Anyone MS Navigator Area of Service: Earth, Denton, hood, Johnson, Eligibility: Anyone living with MS Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant Wise Fees: None Program: Prevention & Intervention is a branch of Application Process: Call 1-800-344-4867 & the My Health, My Resources Tarrant county. It select option 1 or visit offers HIV education to individuals and www.nationalmssociety.org companies in service counties. The focus is Program: Work together with a professional MS Behavioral Health. Prevention & Intervention Navigator to meet the challenges of multiple offers free HIV and HCV testing using a Rapid sclerosis. Assistance with workplace issues, Response test. The results are available in 20 to financial stress, treatment & therapy options, 30 minutes. Promotes HIV education as well as a medical care needs, employment issues & more. wide range of health related topics are provided to schools, universities, jails, probation facilities, Financial Education Partners churches, communities and companies about Fees: None HIV and/or substance issues. Screening and Program: Take control of your finances. referrals for Billy Gregory and Pine Street Professional financial advisors provide free help Recovery Center are also made for substance with budgeting, health and disability benefits, treatment. estate planning and more.

Monsignor King Outreach Center Crisis Assistance Program: Take advantage of direct financial 300 S Woodrow Lane, Denton, TX 76205 assistance to help you maintain mobility, (940)391-1919 independence, and safety as well as assistance Fax (940)382-9008 with summer utilities, medical equipment and www.kingoutreachcenter.com supplies, help in the home and more.

Shelter Library & Literature 6:30pm – 8:00am Monday- Wednesday and Program: Provides access to accurate, current, during inclement weather 32F or below or 100F and comprehensive information to people with and above. MS and those who care about them.

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NextGen Counseling, PLLC as adolescents with children). We have licensed 4325 Windsor Centre Trail. childcare center on campus where children Flower Mound, Tx 75028 receive care while their mom is in treatment (940) 228-2171 during the day. Within all treatment programs we Fax (940) 228-1273 offer counseling and case management, life skills nextgencounseling.org training, STD/HIV testing and education, 9:AM -9:00PM Monday-Saturday psychiatric services, family therapy and education, and parenting classes. Eligibility: Children 8+ , Teens, Young Adults, Adults North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging Fees: NextGen Counseling is a private-pay clinic. 616 Six Flags Dr. We also provide sliding-scale services based on Arlington, TX 76011 annual household income. Our session fees (800) 272-3921 (800) 272-3921 range from $ 85.00 to $ 125.00 per session Fax (817) 695-9274 Application Process: Contact NextGen www.nctcog.org/cs/aging Counseling today at (940) 228-2171 to speak 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday with one of our experienced therapists for a free consult Long TermCare Ombudsman Area of Service: We are located in Flower Eligibility: Residents of nursing homes/assisted Mound and provide services in Denton County living and surrounding DFW areas. Fees: none Program: Our child therapists, teen therapists, Application Process: call 1-800-272-3921 and adult therapists specialize in therapy and Area of Service: Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hunt, counseling that deals with self-injury, depression, Hood, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarroo, Palo Pinto, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress management, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, or Wise Counties decision making skills, sexual abuse and more. Program: Help resolving complaints and addressing concerns regarding residents' rights, Nexus Recovery Center, Inc. provides information and refferal, help 8733 La Prada Dr. understanding and accessing public and private Dallas, TX 75228 benefits, temporary assistance with in-home (214)321-0156 (800)865-2224 services following a hospitalization, caregiver Fax (214) 321-3096 education, support for grandparents raising www.nexusrecovery.org grandchildren, advocacy for nursing home 8:00AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Friday residents, help for nursing home residents who wish to return tot he community, fall prevention, Residential and Outpatient Substance Abuse and chronic disease self-management classes. Treatment Aging and Disability Resource Center 8:00AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Friday 1-877-229-9084 Eligibility: Female clients over the age of 13 and Eligibility: Older adults, persons with diabilities as many as three of their accompanying children and family caregivers Fees: Case by case basis Fees: none Application Process: Varies Application Process: call 1-877-229-9084 Area of Service: All areas Area of Service: Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hunt, Program: Nexus offers three residential Hood, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarroo, Palo Pinto, programs: Adult Women (women ages 18 and up Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, or Wise Counties admitting into residential treatment without Program: Help identifying and accesing long- children), Pregnant and Parenting Women with term services and supports Children (women ages 18 and up admitting into residential treatment with up to three children Benefits Counseling under the age of 12), and Adolescents (teenage 1-800-272-3921 girls between the ages of 13 and 17 seeking Eligibility: Persons age 60 and over, Medicare substance abuse treatment for themselves. We beneficiaries of any age can accommodate pregnant adolescents as well Fees: none

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Application Process: call 1-800-272-3921 Northwest Christian Community Services Area of Service: Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hunt, Area of Service: Northwest Independent School Hood, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarroo, Palo Pinto, District Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, or Wise Counties Program: Provides food, commodities, clothing, Program: Help understanding and accessing household items and some utility assistance. public benefits (e.g. medicare and medicaid) and Donations are accepted. private benefits (e.g. long-term care insurance); help and advocacy with consumer protection Roanoke Food Pantry issues. Eligibility: Low-income families in need of food. Program: Provides staple food supplies to Caregiver Support families/individuals who are in an emergency 1-800-272-3921 situation. The center accepts donations of food Eligibility: Caregivers of persons age 60 and and contributions of money, which is used to buy over and grandparents at least age 55 with needed commodities. primary custody of grandchildren under the age of 18. We give priority to caregivers who live in OpenDoor Counseling and Assessment the same household with the care reciever, are Services the only source, care for their grandchildren. 109 S. Woodrow Lane Fees: none Denton, TX 76205 Application Process: call 1-800-272-3921 (940)565-0939 Area of Service: Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hunt, www.opendoortexas.com Hood, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarroo, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, or Wise Counties Fees: Vary Program: Temporary assistance with respite Area of Service: Denton and Outlaying Counties care, counseling, minor home repair, durable Program: Treatment to and assessments for medical equipment ect.. juveniles and adults with sexual behavior problems including sexual offenses. Family North Texas Youth Connection services related to those issues. Safety plans, 1602 E. Lamar St. parenting training, drug and alcohol evaluations Sherman, TX 75090 and treatment. (903) 893-4717 (800)568-7776 Fax (903)868-2260 Opening Doors International Services www.ntxyouthconnection.org 2200 N. Bell Ave. 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday Denton, TX 76209 (940) 382-0096 Emergancy Youth Shelter www.openingdoorsIS.org 24/7 By appointment Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00AM – Eligibility: Youth ages 10-17 who are homeless, 5:00PM ; Walk-ins Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM abused, runaway Fees: none Opening Doors International (not Immigration) Application Process: call for information Services Area of Service: North Texas/Grayson County By appointment Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 AM - Program: The 14 bed temporary shelter for males 5:00PM ; Walk-ins Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and females ages 10-17 provides runaway, Eligibility: Immigrant families who by homeless and abused youth with safe place to immigration law have a legal immigrant benefit stay until they can be reunited with their family or available to them alternative living arrangement can be secured. Fees: Contact agency Application Process: Call to set appointment for Northwest Christian Community Services consultation, or stop by Saturday mornings 108 Pecan St. without an appointment Roanoke, TX 76262 Area of Service: International (817)491-4451 Program: Providing humanitarian and expert 9:00AM - 2:00PM - Monday - Wednesday legal immigration and naturalization services in a

48 safe and supporting environemnt and is Shower Passes and Laundry Voucher service. dedicated to serving clients regardless of Handicapped-Serving 250 meals per month. Free financial limitations and without regard to race, Computer use for job searches and to keep in religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. touch with family. Free Long distance and local Services include: Family Petitions/Residency, telephone service at the client telephone number, Naturalization/Citizenship, Deferred Action for 940-382-5604. Referrals to other social service Childhood Arrivals, Consular Processing, agencies, for medical care, prescriptions, Advanced Parole, Asylum Consultations, Fiance clothing, housing assistance, utility assistance, Visas, Travel Visas, Student Visas, Employment etc. Mail Address service including receiving, Visas, T-Visas for survivors of trafficking, U-Visas sorting, and distribution of mail to clients. Denton for Survivors of violent crime, Violence Against Community Health Clinic by Dr. Masciarelli and Women self-petitions, Renewal of Green Cards, registered nurses who provide diabetes Special Juvenile Immigrant Visas counseling, assessments, and illness care, (Unaccompanied Minors,) Humanitarian Outreach available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12p- & Missions to Central America, Human 1:30p. A nurse on-site Tuesdays for blood Trafficking education and outreach. . pressure monitoring. Application assistance for SNAP (food stamps), CHIPS, Medicaid for Our Daily Bread, Inc. Children, MHMR Connections. On-site 300 W. Oak Street, Ste. 100 representatives from various social services Denton, TX 76201 agencies, such as Catholic Charities, InterFaith, (940)382-5604 (Client) (940)765-7607 (Admin.) Catholic Charities VA Assistance, ICC Blood Fax (940)591-7952 Pressure Nurses, MANNA, Goodwill Employment www.ourdailybreaddenton.org Industries, TWU Nutrition, TWU Occupational 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM - Monday - Friday Therapay, Dr. Masciarelli, and Tarrant Area Food Bank provided SNAP representative. Fees: None Area of Service: City of Denton Pastoral Counseling Center Program: Our Daily Bread is a community soup 4525 Lemmon Ave., Ste. 200 kitchen that serves a free, nutritious lunch meal Dallas, TX 75219 Monday through Friday to the hungry and (214)526-4525 (800)340-7557 homeless in Denton County and surrounding Fax (214)520-6468 areas. Our Daily Bread operates at our host www.pccdallas.org church, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. We also Office is open Monday – Thursday 9:00AM – provide a continental breakfast when we open 6:00PM and Friday 9:00AM- 4:00PM our doors at 10:00am. When the emergency shelter is open at night, we open our doors at Counseling Services 8:00am to accommodate closure of the shelter Counseling appointments are available at during the daytime, and we provide breakfast various times throughout the week including late earlier.Services provided include:Weekend snack evenings pack program for the homeless, includes a Eligibility: Age 3 - elderly summer menu developed by the TWU Nutrition Fees: Fees vary, contact agency department and MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for a Application Process: Call the Agency to make hot meal during winter months. Hygiene items an appointment with a therapist. Further details are available as requested by clients. Access to are given as the appointment is being the “free” Farmer’s Market enabling clients the scheduled. opportunity to have fresh fruits and vegetables, Area of Service: Locations in: Allen, Arlington, as well as other boxed grocery products, canned Carrollton, Coppell, Dallas, Duncanville, Flower food, pastries and breads. Free bus passes for Mound, Garland, McKinney, and Mesquite transportation to medical appointments, job Program: The Center provides outreach to interviews, and appointments with other social anyone in need including individuals, couples and service providers (including regional bus or train families. Offers counseling on issues such as passes for veterans who need to go to the Dallas mending relationships, surviving divorce, dealing VA Hospital, Parkland Hospital or to Fort Worth). with anxiety, depression, grief and the trauma of

49 emotional, physical or sexual abuse as well as environment. If you need pediatric care for your those caught in the tragedy of alcoholism and family, PediPlace is your medical home. substance abuse. Phoenix House of Dallas PediPlace 2345 Reagan St. 502 S. Old Orchard Ln, Ste. 126, Lewisville, TX Dallas, TX 75219 75067; 7989 Beltline Rd., Ste. 120, Dallas, TX (214)999-1044 75248 Fax (214)526-3285 (972)436-7962; (214)420-8008 www.phoenixhouse.org/texas Fax (972)420-0085 9:00AM-5PM Monday-Friday www.pediplace.org 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday, Wednesday, Clients can call 24/7 Thursday; 8:00AM - 8:00PM - Tuesday; 8:00AM - Eligibility: Boys and Girls ages 13-17, no income 5:00PM - Friday level exclusions. Accept private insurance, self- pay, North STAR, CHIP, and try to assist those Pediatric Primary Health Care without funding. 502 S.Old Orchard Ln, Ste 126 Fees: Call for more information Lewisville, TX 75067 Application Process: An appointment for an (972)-436-7962 assessment its made; a one to two hour Eligibility: Birth through 18 years old, Medicaid, assessment is performed and a level of care CHIP, and uninsured recommendation is made; if appropriate they are Fees: Low cost pediatric medical services for admitted; if not appropriate for our services children who are uninsured or who receive community referrals are given. Medicaid or CHIP benefits Area of Service: North and Central Texas, Out Application Process: New patient medical Patient for Adults in Houston history, permission, and other intake forms Program: Phoenix House of Dallas - Feinberg available on our website www.pediplace.org; call Academy is a residential treatment facility that for appointment serves adolescent males and females ages 13-17 Area of Service: Denton and North Texas who struggle with substance abuse as well as co- counties occuring mental health issues. The Academy Program: PediPlace is your local home for quality combines substance abuse treatment with daily pediatric primary health care and health on-site education programming provided by the education. From newborns to teenagers, your Dallas Independent School District. The Phoenix child's wellness is our top concern. Scheduling a House program is a modified therapeutic well-child check-up with your favarite Nurse community model with multi-phases and other Practitioner or need a same- day- appointment evidence-based practices designed specifically for your sick child? Our caring medical experts for adolescents. Our Dallas Academy provides a value every moment we spend with you. We make full range of residential recovery care. Phoenix sure your time with us is informative and House of Dallas also offers an intensive after- respectiful of your culture needs. Whether your school outpatient program for male and female family receives Medicaid or CHIP benefits, or is adolescents ages 13-17 who are in trouble with uninsured, we make first -rate healthcare a reality drugs and alcohol. During treatment, teens work for every kid. We also know the challenges to rebuild their self-esteem as well as learn to families face with balancing work hours and sick control anger and impulsive behavior, make time. With convenient locations in Leweisville and positive choices, manage stress and plan for the Dallas/Richardson, our caring staff will treat your future. Out patient services available for adults in child and provide healthful answers for the entire Dallas and Houston offices. family, with a more personable approach than you would experience in an emergency room or Pilot Point Goodfellows an unknown ugent care facility. Whether your 1189 S. Hwy 377 child is sick or well, we treat each visit as an Pilot Point, TX 76258 opportunity to provide you the best family- (940)686-3014 centered care in a friendly and compassionate Fax (940)686-3014

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8:30AM-12:00PM Monday-Wednesday-Friday Eligibility: over 12 years of age. With no insurance or underinsured. Eligibility: Anyone living North of Highway 380 Fees: Initial Visit: $50, Office Visit: $45, Blood and South of Tioga; East of Lake Ray Roberts Work: $10-$15, Routine Blood Tests: $10-$20 and West of Denton County Line. each, Pap Smear(includes office visit):$95, Fees: None Follow up visits: $45 Application Process: Simple form, driver's Application Process: They provide screening for license, and the last four digits of the social Hepatitis, HIV, cholesterol, PSA, ect… Referrals security number. for X-rays, ultrasound, CT and MRI scans prices Area of Service: Northeast Denton County at or near Medicare rates. All generic drugs at Program: Our goal is to meet the physical need of discounted prices made available through local all in our area of service as funds permit. We pharmacies. There are three rheumatology offer food, clothes, utilities, rent, and medical as specialists and a nurse practitioner who funds permit. volunteer their time to see patients Friday evenings and Saturday mornings at the Plano Pilot Point Senior Center location. The clinic sees patients with 310 S. Washington rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, Pilot Point, TX 76258 gout, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, (940)686-2639 ankylosing spondylitis, and fibromyalgia. Fax (940)382-2224 Other Address: Pilot Point Senior Center 7515 Greenville Ave., #801 Area of Service: Northeast Denton County Dallas, TX 75231 Program: Provides physical fitness program, (214)378-6005 educational and recreational activities, health and Fax (214)378-6008 social services and noon meals through the 8:30AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday cooperative efforts of SPAN and various community organizations. Contributions 3801 W. 15th Street, Suite #280 requested but not required. Advance reservations Plano TX 75075 necessary for meal services. Fax (972)596-6004

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas 3900 American Dr. Suite #201 Plano TX 75075 2436 S. I-35, Ste. 340 Denton, TX 76205 Ranch Hand Rescue Counseling Center (940)891-0737 (800)891-PLAN(7526) Fax 940-891-0539 9477 Fort Worth Dr. Denton, TX 76226 Fees: Please call for prices. Accept self-pay and (940) 240-0500 some insurances. Fax (940)240-0502 Area of Service: All counties www.ranchhandrescue.org Program: Provides confidential, high quality, low 9:00AM - 6:00PM cost health care services to all, both male and females. 9:00AM-9:00PM Monday- Sunday Fees: $0-$160 Primary Care Clinic of North Texas Application Process: Call (940) 240-0500 or email [email protected] 570 S Edmonds Ln. #111 Area of Service: No restrictions. Lewisville, TX 75067 Program: Provides mental health counseling (972)221-6005 (972)596-6005 using a variety of effective treatment modalities, Fax (214)378-6005 the main on being equine/animal assisted www.primarycareclinic.org counseling. The other treatment modalities we 8:30AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday, 8:30AM- use include: eye Movement Desensitization 12:30PM Saturday Reprocessing(EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral

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Therapy, Additions RHR counseling helps people Accredited Center. Classes are taught by PATH address the following issues including but are not certified instructors that develop and follow limited to: trauma from physical and sexual lesson plans designed to benefit the participants. abuse, anger management, substance abuse, Trained horse leaders and sidewalkers volunteer eating disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, their time to ensure the safety of our riders. bullying, relationship problems, veterans and their Riding Unlimited's theraputic horsemanship families deailing with PTSD, and other mental riding program is dedicated to enabling North health issues. We provide counseling services 7 Texas disabled community by enhancing their days a week. physical, social, educational and emotional abilities. Building strength, courage and REACH of Denton confidence is what the program is all about. Our 405 S. Elm Ste. 202 name exemplifies the ultimate goal for any rider - Denton, TX 75201 encouragment to pursue their own unique ability. (940) 383-1062 Program goals: Theraputic Riding is based on Fax (940)383-2742 individual needs. Goals may include improvement www.reachcils.org in muscle tone, range of motion, rhythm, muscle 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday strength, balance, and coordination. Riding instruction goals may include improvement in Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities attention span, spatial relations, sensory Fees: none awareness, sequential performance and Application Process: call for an application reasoning skills. Horsemanship skills that may be Area of Service: Denton developed include cantering, posting, carriage Program: Resource Center on Independent Living, driving, and stable management. Riders may REACH, which stands for Rehabilitation, participate in demonstrations, competitions, and Education, Advocacy for Citizens with disabilities Special Olympics Equestrian events at the local (formerly handicaps) is a non profit corporation and state level. with the mission of providing services to people with disabilities and education to the general Rosemont at Pecan Creek public on disability related topics. Information 3500 E. McKinney St. and referral, peer counseling, skills training, Denton, TX 76209 advocacy assistance and training, technical (940)383-9400 assistance and training in complying with the Fax (940)891-2991 American Disabilities Act(ADA), Loaner www.pinnacleliving.com Equipment(wheel chairs, walkers, visual aids), 8:30AM - 5:30PM - Monday - Friday, 10:00AM – social/recreational activites, Support Group, 5:00PM - Saturday, 1:00PM - 5:00PM - Sunday Community education on disability related topics and workshops. Rosemont at Pecan Creek Eligibility: Income restriction based on Riding Unlimited, Inc. household size 9168 T.N. Skiles Rd. Fees: Application Fee and Deposit Ponder, TX 76259 Area of Service: Denton County (940)479-2016 Program: Rosemont at Pecan Creek, provides Fax (940)479-2018 social, educational and recreational services to www.ridingunlimited.org residents in contracted affordable housing 9:00AM - 6:00PM - Tuesday - Saturday communities. The local family program is housed at Rosemont at Pecan Creek. The after-school Eligibility: Participants be at least 4 years of age enrichment/tutoring program operates Monday - with emerging head and trunk control. Requires Friday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm and is free to the a physician release. residents. Please visit the website or contact Fees: 10 week session: $375; sliding scale Rosemont at Pecan Creek for more information. scholarship available. Area of Service: North Texas area RSVP Denton County (Retired Senior Program: Riding Unlimited is a PATH Int'l Premier Volunteer Program)

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4208 N I35 #D-5 social security card for each member of family, Denton, TX 76207 Denton County current photo identification. (940)383-1508 Multilingual Services: Italian, Spanish and French Fax (940)387-0862 www.rsvpserves.org Emergency Night Shelter Monday – Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM Daily 5:00 PM- 7:00 AM Eligibility: 18+ years of age with photo Eligibility: Adults 55 and older identification Fees: None Application Process: Approximately 20 minutes Application Process: Apply for membership to complete an intake packet including an Area of Service: Denton County application, drug and alcohol screen, and sex Program: RSVP mobilizes adults 55 and over to offender registry check address community needs by volunteering at Area of Service: Denton non-profit agencies, governmental entities and Program: The emergency night shelter is health care facilities. designed for individuals seeking temporary housing. Clients utilizing the shelter have access Sage Care Therapy Services to showers, dinner and breakfast, hygiene 6301 Gaston Ave, STW 750 products, and case management services. Dallas, TX 75214 (214)295-5374 Food Pantry Fax (214)245-5217 Wednesdays and Fridays 1:00PM-3:45 PM www.sagecaretherapy.com Eligibility: Denton County resident 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Application Process: Application packet, photo ID, proof of lease, may inquire about household Infant/Toddler Program size Eligibility: Eligibility: Children ages 0-21 Area of Service: Denton County Area of Service: Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Program: Monthly groceries are provided based Program: Sage Care thereapists work with on household size. Clients meet with a case children in their home environments, where manager to discuss needs, goals, and other local children feel the most comfortable. They use resources. Groceries may include dry/canned specialized play activitites and family education goods, fresh produce, dairy, and hygiene items to help the children become independent, (all based on availability). Clients are able to contributing members of families and access services every 30 days. communities. Multilingual Services: Spanish speaking counselors during summer camp. (The) Salvation Army, Denton Corps Angel Tree Program Eligibility: Denton County resident 1508 E. McKinney St. Application Process: Application packet, photo Denton, TX 76209 ID, proof of lease, may inquire about household (940)566-3800 size Fax (940)898-1731 Area of Service: Denton County www.salvationarmysouth.org Program: Registration for Angel Tree begins in 1:00 PM - 4:00PM - Monday - Friday late September and ends late October. Families register school aged children (ages 0-14) for one Social Services need and one wish. Families return to the Eligibility: Meets government poverty guidelines designated distribution site at their appointed Fees: None date and time to collect the items that have been Area of Service: Denton County donated for their family. Distribution is a one-day Program: Provides services for individuals and event. families in need of food, assistance paying utilities and rent, clothing, household furnishing, K.A.R.E. Kitchen inter-city transportation and referral services. To Daily at 6:30 PM qualify you must provide an award letter (S.S., Program: Daily dinners available to anyone in the S.S.S., TANF, F.S.), proof of income/expense,

53 area. Serving begins at 6:30 PM and line the line is cut-off at 7:00 PM. Hygiene Packs & Diapers Program: Both individual and family packs, as Social Services well as diapers and baby wipes are provided. Monday-Friday 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM Program: Case workers available to provide Shower Facility access to other resources, referrals, clothing Program: A daily shower facility is available for assistance, goal planning, and various life skills. individuals that have no access to bathroom facilities. A bath towel, washcloth, and hygiene Community Service products are provided. Program: We take accept court-appointed community service workers each morning and Christmas Assistance afternoon to offer up to 7 hours a day. They are Program: Sign up begins the first day of school. requested to work on various tasks and projects The Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance within the Center. program depends on generous gifts and contributions from caring individuals. The week Employment Program before Christmas, parents come to the center to Program: Our mission is to foster an atmosphere pick up their donated gifts. of development and offering guidance and direction with job searching, completing Furniture Assistance applications, and building resumes. Each Program: Items of need are requested by clients Tuesday and Friday morning, our doors are open who often have nothing or very little. We try and to assist those in the community looking to find meet that need by passing on donated items of employment furniture and household items.

(The) Salvation Army, Lewisville Community Service 206 West Main Street Program: We take accept court-appointed Lewisville, TX 75057 community service workers each morning and (972)353-9400 afternoon to offer up to 7 hours a day. They are Fax (972)353-2386 requested to work on various tasks and projects www.TheSalvationArmydfw.org within the Center. 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM Monday- Thursday, 9:00AM-12:00PM Friday. Free Lunch: Employment Services Served to the community 12:00PM-1:00PM Program: Our mission is to foster an atmosphere Monday-Friday of development and offering guidance and Salvation Army (Lewisville) direction with job searching, completing Eligibility: Proof of residence - ID/Social Security applications, and building resumes. Each for each family member - Income/Expenses Tuesday and Friday morning, our doors are open Area of Service: Lewisville, Flower Mound, The to assist those in the community looking to find Colony, Carrollton, Highland Village employment Program: Food Pantry Mon – Thurs 9am-4pm Fri 9am-Noon; Clothing Assistance Tues + Thurs Sante Center for Healing 9am-4pm by Appointment; Snack Bags for 914 County Club Road homeless individuals Mon – Fri Noon to 1pm; Argyle, TX 76226 School Supplies; Lunch Program Mon – Fri Noon (940)464-7222 1-800-258-4250 – 1pm (for those families and individuals within www.santecenter.com the community that struggle from month to month to feed their family.) Eligibility: Individuals and families who seek recovery from addictive behaviors Transportation Assistance Fees: Vary Program: Bus, train, and gas cards are available Application Process: to help individuals get to medical appointments, Area of Service: Nationwide job interviews, or shelter. Program: The mission of Sante Center for

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Healing is to address addiive behaviors and Monday-Friday with welfare checks by associated conditions with an integrated volunteers. additction treatment model, drawing from traditional and innovative approaches. Provide Transportation treatment with integrity, promoting wellness for Program: Transportation provided by 4 lift- the patient, family and piblic and a sage and equipped vans as well as volunteer drivers, pleasant setting. Monday-Friday throughout the cities and extends to 5 miles outside city limits. S.C.O.R.E (Counselors to America's Small Business) Program: Case Management with home visit to 15110 North Dallas Parkway, Ste 320 determine needs and appropriate resource Dallas, TX 75248 referrals. On-going contact and assistance (214)987-9491 available. www.dallas.score.org 9:00AM - 3:00PM - Monday - Friday; 10:00AM - Shady Shores Apartments 1:00PM - Saturday by appointment only 401 N. Shady Shores Lake Dallas, TX 75065 Program: SCORE offers free and confidential (940)497-4844 small business advice and training to help Fax (940)497-4844 individuals build their business from the initial 8:00AM - 4:00PM - Monday, Wednesday and idea to the start up success. Please visit the Friday website or contact the office for more information. Eligibility: Low income families and those with disabilities Senior Adult Services (Division of Fees: $10 Application Fee Metrocrest) Area of Service: Denton County Program: Provides affordable housing for low 13801 Hutton Dr, Ste 150 income families, the handicapped, and disabled. Farmers Branch, TX 75234

(972)242-4464 Fax (972)242-0299 (The) Shepherd's Hand www.senioradultservices.org 1123 Fort Worth Dr., Ste 101a 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday; 9:00AM-1:00PM Denton, TX 76205 – Saturday (940)435-8860 (940) 391-9272 theshepherdshand.org Home Repair 12:00PM-5:00PM - Monday-Friday Eligibility: Adults over 60 and caregivers and living in service area The Shepherd's Hand Fees: Sliding Scale fees based on income P.O. Box 2941 Application Process: Call information, case Denton, TX 76202 assigned to case manager, case manager sets Heart Light Worship Center - Church on Sunday up home visit, case manager meets with client at 2:00 pm. and completes assessment of needs. Eligibility: Any person needing food Area of Service: Cities of Carrollton, Coppell, Fees: None Addison and Farmers Branch Application Process: Name, address, number of Program: Home repair provides small people in household, do you have stove, adaptations and minor home repairs to increase refrigerator, microwave home safety for seniors. Ramps, rails, grab bars Area of Service: Denton County and smoke detectors are some examples of Program: We give out food to take home daily - home repair. Exterior home maintenance for low each guest may come everyday Monday through income seniors. Friday 12:00PM to 5:00PM. We offer prayer and any help we can to our guest. We have coffee for Home - Delivered Meals them to come in and visit and get to know us and Program: Home Delivered Meals delivered feel safe here.

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(The) Shepherd's Storehouse Eligibility: Anyone needing Social Security 1189 South Hwy 377 services or assistance Pilot Point, TX 76258 Area of Service: Denton and Wise counties (940)686-2620 (940)765-8055 Program: Assists residents of Denton and Wise Fax (940)686-3014 counties in filing for retirement, survivor, 8:30AM - 12:00PM - Monday, Wednesday and disability and Medicare benefits. Assists in Friday; phone answered 24 hours establishing eligibility for Supplemental Security Income benefits for the aged, blind, and disabled. Eligibility: Anyone in legitimate need Helps anyone secure a Social Security number or Fees: None to make changes on an existing number. Application Process: Simple form, drivers license and last four digits of the social security Solutions of North Texas number. 2216 N. Bolivar St. Area of Service: Pilot Point, Tioga, Aubrey, Denton, TX 76201 Krugerville, Green Valley, Lincoln Parks, (940)898-6202 Providence, and Savannah Fax (940)382-5435 Program: We consider all needs, only medical, www.sontx.org food, utilities, clothing and gasoline. Please 8:00am - 5:00pm - Monday - Friday contact for more information. Eligibility: Men and women 18 and older recovering from substance abuse Singing Oaks Church of Christ Fees: $800 - first month due at intake - $400 101 Cardinal Dr. deposit due at intake. Indigent beds are Denton, TX 76209 available for those with no funding. Call office (940)387-4355 for indigent application. www.singingoaks.org Application Process: Fill out online housing Food Pantry 3:00PM - 5:00PM - Tuesday and application at www.sontx.org or call the office Thursday; Clothing Room 8:30AM - 11:00 AM - for a phone interview or questions. Tuesday Area of Service: Nationwide Program: Substance Abuse Recovery Center - Eligibility: Amount of assistance varies by family transitional living services and size support/residential; Crisis Intervention Services, Fees: No fees Family Services, Failure to Launch Application Process: Prospective clients may Program.(Accepts insurance) apply in office Area of Service: Denton County - North of Lake Someone Cares Advocacy and Pregnancy Lewisville Center of Lewisville Program: Provides nonperishable and some 609 South Charles St. frozen meats and vegetables. Clothing is free but Lewisville, TX 75057 limited to 4 pieces per family member. Provides (972)436-1981 prescription drug assistance for routine medical www.somecaresoftexas.org treatment. Bicycles for the homeless upon Walk Ins 10:00AM-2:00PM Tuesday-Friday, availability. Reference materials for GED and ESL Saturday by appointment only studies through DISD. Eligibility: Serve females of all ages Social Security Administration Fees: None 2201 Colorado Blvd. Application Process: Walk-ins Tuesday-Friday, Denton, TX 76205 Saturday requires an appointment. Clients will (888)717-1530 (800)772-1213 (888)717-1530 fill out forms upon arrival. Fax (940)566-9056 Program: Pregnancy Test, Verification of www.ssa.gov Pregnancy with urine test (songram isn't 9:00AM - 4:00PM - Monday - Friday required) for Medicaid . Earn as you Learn: If you attend classes you have access to baby Social Security Administration resources such as baby clothes, baby food, 56 diapers, car seats, beds ect... Teen sexual utilized to deliver meals throughout Denton education classes. Prenatal care, referrals to County. obtain free sonograms. They help provide assistance in obtaining SNAPS, CHIPS and SPAN Transit Medicaid. 940-382-1900 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Monday-Friday Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc. Eligibility: Seniors age 60+, individuals with 10687 FM 678; PO Box 918 disabilities, veterans & general public Whitesboro, TX 76273; Gainesville, TX 76241 Fees: $2.50 each way for seniors & people with (940)665-2011 disabilities; $5 general public Fax (940)665-9547 Application Process: Call for application www.campsweeney.org Area of Service: Rural Denton County (Argyle, 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Aubrey, Carrollton, Hebron, Justin, Little Elm, Ponder, Pilot Point, Roanoke, Sanger, The Camp Sweeney Colony, & Trophy Club) 10687 FM 678 Program: SPAN provides demand/response Whitesboro, TX 76273 transportation in wheelchair life equipped buses. 940-665-2011 Advance reservations (24 hours minimum; 2 days June-Mid Aug 8:00AM - 8:00PM preferred) required. Service is also provided for Eligibility: Children who have diabetes or are at Denton County veterans to the VA hospitals in risk of developing diabetes, Summer 3-week Dallas & Fort Worth. sessions ages 5-18, Tot Camp Weekend ages 3- 5 Congregate Meals at Senior Centers Fees: Camp fees (see online Eligibility: Anyone aged 60 or older and spouse www.campsweeney.org), financial aid available Fees: No fee - contributions accepted Application Process: Online application required Application Process: Short application at meal at www.campsweeney.org site Area of Service: Open Area of Service: Little Elm, The Colony, Aubrey Program: Camp Sweeney is the premiere Program: Group lunches are provided Monday- diabetes treatment and training facility for Friday at seven area senior centers in Denton children who have diabetes or who are at risk of County. Meals provide 1/3 of the recommended developing diabetes. This residential summer daily nutrition intake and the opportunity for camp provides medical treatment and diabetes socialization. Nurition education is included. and nutritional education in a fun outdoor camping experience. Special Abilities of North Texas 1511 Justin Rd/FM 407, suite B SPAN, Special Programs for Aging Needs Lewisville, TX 75077 1800 Malone (972)317-1515 (214) 984-0326 Denton, TX 76201 Fax (972)692-8170 (940)382-2224 (940)382-1900 www.specialabilities.net Fax (940)383-8433 7:30AM - 5:30PM - Monday – Friday www.mowdc.org and www.span-transit.org 9:00AM - 5:00 PM - Monday - Friday Additional Address: 6101 Morriss Rd Meals on Wheels of Denton County Flower Mound, TX 75028 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday (214) 984-0326 (972) 317-1515 Eligibility: Age 60+, homebound 9:00AM - 3:00PM - Monday - Friday Fees: No fee - contributions accepted Application Process: Phone screening and in- Special Abilities of North Texas, Lewisville home assessment Campus Area of Service: Denton County Eligibility: People with Developmental Program: A hot nutritious noon meal is delivered Disabilities, 18 years or older. to homebound clients M-F. Volunteers are Fees: Daily rate is $43. We accept Medicaid and

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HCS providers. Program: We refer callers to lawyers, based on Application Process: Contact agency to arrange their legal need and geographic location. The a tour of our facilities, then complete a client attorneys we refer to will charge no more than intake packet $20 for the initial 30-minute consultation, and Area of Service: Denton County and surrounding their normal fees after that. No referral for areas reduced fee or free lawyers. Program: Our missionis to provide the highest quality care, training, and support to adults with Suicide and Crisis Center special needs, giving them opportunities to 2808 Swiss Ave. succeed in life, family, and the community, while Dallas, TX 75204 offering respite to their caregivers. We provide (214)824-7020 (214) 828-1000 (800)273-8255 programs in five key areas: Home and Fax (214)828-1627 Independent Living Skills, Pre-vocational and www.sccenter.org Vocational Training, Creative Arts, Health and 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday Fitness, and Community Inclusion and Social Development. Survivors of Suicide Varied Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center Eligibility: No restrictions 1960 Post Oak Dr. Fees: None Corinth, TX 76210 Application Process: Call for Jenyce Gush 214- (940)497-2946 824-7020 Fax (940)497-4439 Area of Service: serving all North Texas www.spirithorsetherapy.com Counties 8:00AM - 8:00PM Monday-Sunday Program: Eight week grief support groups for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Eligibility: All who will benefit from therapeutic Followup groups and support.Available for riding postventions for groups and businesses. Fees: None Publications available. Area of Service: Denton and 9 other surrounding counties Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Program: Provides free therapeutic riding lessons 425 Carroll Blvd, Ste. 112 to children and adults who fit into one of several Denton, TX 76209 programs: Disabilities, At Risk Youth, Drug Rehab, (940)349-2882 (940)349-2884 - Agriculture Battered Women and Children who are victims of Fax (940)349-2894 abuse. Please contact or visit the website for denton.agrilife.org more information. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Monday – Friday

State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral & Texas A & M Agrilife Extension Information Service (940) 349-2882 1414 Colorado Eligibility: All residents of Denton County Austin, TX 78750 Fees: Most programs are free; please call the (800)252-9690 specific office for the program you are Fax (512)427-4115 interested in for more information. www.texasbar.com/LRIS Application Process: Call specific office for 8:30AM - 4:30PM - Monday - Friday - online 24/7 information. at www.texasbar.com/LRIS Area of Service: Denton County Program: The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is Eligibility: All the informal education branch of the Texas A & M Fees: None University system offering educational programs Application Process: and support materials in specialized areas. Area of Service: Statewide (except Bexar, Dallas, Family and Consumer Sciences cover the areas El Paso, Harris, Jefferson, Nueces, Tarrant and of parenting, child development, budgeting, Travis counties) diabetes education, health, nutrition, food safety,

58 and food protection management. Agricultural Eligibility: Children with special health care education includes livestock, horse, crops and needs forages and pesticide safety. Horticulture Area of Service: Denton County includes control and identification of insects and Program: A state agency that provides and pests, plants and trees, landscaping issues, turf- oversees coverage for medical care, grasses and fruits and nuts. 4-H and youth prescriptions, and equipment for children with development activities include leadership special health care needs up to 21 years of age, development, livestock and home economics or with Cystic Fibrosis at any age. Case projects, camps, tours, workshops, etc. management services are available to any family Leadership development for youth and adults are with a child with special health care needs. focused in 4-H clubs, Extension Master Volunteer Programs, Extension Program Council and Texas Health and Human Service Extension Education Clubs. Most materials and Commission programs are free, with some exceptions. 3612 E. McKinney Denton, TX 76209 Other Addresses: (940)320-5700 425 Carroll Blvd, Ste. 112 Fax (940)320-8233 (940)349-2883 - Horticulture www.hhsc.state.tx.us Fax (940)349-2881 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday

425 Carroll Blvd, Ste. 125 Texas Health and Human Service Commission (940)349-2884 - 4-H Youth Development Eligibility: According to State/Fed guidelines Fax (940)349-2893 Fees: None Area of Service: Denton County Texas Department of Family and Protective Program: Provides support services for low- Services income families including food stamps, TANF, 535 South Loop 288, Ste. 2001 Medicaid (child and pregnant women Medicaid) Denton, TX 76205 and nursing home care through Medicaid (940) 381-3400 (940) 387-8544 assistance in locating food, clothing and dental Fax (512) 276-3528 care for children. They make referrals to www.dfps.state.tx.us appropriate agencies when additional services 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Monday-Friday are needed. Additional services include protective Multilingual Services: American Sign Language services provided for aged and adults with disabilities and Childcare licensing. Eligibility: Families Area of Service: Denton County Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Program: Investigates allegations of child abuse 2222 Welborn St. or neglect involving Denton County. Provides Dallas, TX 75219 ongoing services to families and children of (214)559-5000 (800) 421-1121 abuse or neglect in their own home. Provides Fax (214) 559-7428 social and rehabilitative services to children that www.tsrhc.org have been placed in substitute care as a result of 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 7 days abuse or neglect. For emergency after hours and on weekends, call local law enforcement. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Eligibility: Texas residents from birth up to 18 Texas Department of Health Services years of age; Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia 1301 S. Bowen Rd., Ste. 200 and Learning Disorders patients must be Arlington, TX 76013 between the ages of 5 and 14 years. (817)264-4624 Regional Office Fees: Patients receive treatment regardless of Fax (940)591-6254 the family's ability to pay. Application Process: Patients must be referred Children with Special Health Care Needs by a physician (CSHCN) Area of Service: Texas

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Program: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Program: Provides job referral/placement Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric services and employment counseling for centers for the treatment of orthopaedic veterans, workers with disabilities, parolees, conditions, certain related neurological disorders probationers, older workers, and other special and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. applicant groups. Utilizes a statewide Admission is open to Texas children from birth to computerized job-matching system which 18 years of age. Patients receive treatment provides information on job listings and childcare regardless of the family's ability to pay. For more referrals. Accepts and administers claims for information, to volunteer or to make a donation, unemployment insurance benefits and provide please call (214) 559-5000 or (800) 421-1121 or labor market information and related data. visit www.tsrhc.org. Theracare Home Health Texas Social Services 16750 Westgrove Dr., Suite 300 1200 Jupiter #940301 Addison, TX. 75001 Plano, TX 75074 (972) 434 9400 www.texassocialservices.org Fax (817)238-7701 8:30AM - 4:30PM - Monday – Friday www.cantexcc.com

Counseling for Children and Adults Theracare Home Health 8:30AM - 4:30PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Individuals needing home care Eligibility: Low income/no income individuals on Area of Service: Metroplex Medicaid or Value Options or who have private Program: Provides in-home care to those who are insurance under physicians order or through private pay Fees: No fees if client has Medicaid or NorthStar services. Journey is a non-profit religious Application Process: No longer accepting phone affiliated organization and is accedited by the calls - Go to website, click on web check-in, Joint Commission Accredited of Healthcare complete form, click on button at bottom of Organizations as well as certified by form Medicare/Medicaid. Serves Denton County area Area of Service: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Grayson, for Carrollton in the southern section, to Sanger and Tarrant counties in the north - western coverage begins east of Program: Our licensed therapists provide Decatur and east to Crossroads. counseling to children and adults ranging in age from 3-65. We accept Medicaid, NorthStar, Therapy 2000 Amerigroup, Life Sync, CompCare, Parkland Kids 2535 Lonestar Dr. First, Superior/IMHS Foster Care, Northstar/Value Dallas, TX 75212 Options and Horizon Health. Our clients are seen (214)467-9787 (877)626-7003 in schools, satellite offices, and homes. We Fax (214)741-3655 counsel issues including depression, anger www.t2000.com management, poor peer relations, poor 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM Monday-Friday classroom behavior, aggression, out past curfew or stealing, Legal issues, and violation of rules. Eligibility: Children under age 21 Fees: Services are billed to medical insurance Texas Workforce Solutions (including medicaid), copays, or private pay 1300 Teasley Application Process: Call or email for services Denton, TX 76205 and intake coordinator will assist (940)382-6712 (940)382-5619 Area of Service: DFW, Tyler, Houston, San Fax (940)323-4391 Antonio, Austin, Amarillo www.dfwjobs.com Program: Therapy 2000 offers a variety of pediatric therapy services to children of Texas. North Central Texas Workforce We offer in home care occupational therapy, Eligibility: Individuals needing job physical therapy, and speech language pathology referral/placement from infancy to adolescence (0-21 years) in Area of Service: Denton and Wise counties Texas. We treat many diagnosis, including but

60 not limited to, speech/language delay, feeling and TWU - Helping Hands swallowing disorders, developmental delay, PO Box 425379 cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, Denton, TX 76204 prematurity, congenital disorders, neurological (940)898-3593 disorders, down syndrome, sensory processing Fax (940)898-3621 disorders, ADD/ADHD, and more. www.twu.edu 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday TWU-Counseling and Family Therapy Clinic TWU Campus, HDB 114 Helping Hands Denton, TX 76201 Eligibility: Any DFW nonprofit agency can (940) 898-2600 request volunteers Fax (940)898-2676 Fees: None www.twu.edu/famsci Area of Service: Denton and some surrounding 12:00PM-8:00PM Monday, 9:00AM-8:00PM areas Tuesday-Friday, 9:00AM-3:00PM Saturday Program: We offer volunteers to the community for various projects during the academic year. Counseling and Family Therapy Clinic Eligibility: All income levels, age 3-adult TWU - Integrated Clinic for Behavior and Fees: assessed on a sliding scale Learning Evaluation Application Process: Telephone th eclinic at TWU Campus, HDB 114 (940)898-2600 Denton, TX 76204 Area of Service: Denton and surrounding (940)898-2600 counties Fax (940)898-2676 Program: Provides counseling to individuals, www.twu.edu/famsci couples, familes including play therapy for 12:00PM-8:00PM Monday,10:00PM-8:00PM- children and therapy with adolescents and adults Tuesday-Friday, 9:00AM-3:00PM- Saturday who are experiencing personal or relationship Integrated Clinic for Behavior Learning difficulties. Groups are provided for children and 1:00PM-8:00PM - Monday - Thursday adults. Fees are on a sliding scale based on Eligibility: All ages gross family income and family size. Fees: Sliding scale Area of Service: Denton and surrounding TWU-Dental Hygiene Clinic counties TWU Denton - MCL Building- First floor Program: To provide assessments to the Denton Denton, TX 76204 community and surrounding counties at a (940)898-2888 reasonable cost. Fax (940)898-4896 http://twu.edu/hs/dh/clinic.asp TWU-Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic Call for appointment 1314 Bell Avenue, #601 Denton, TX 76201 Dental Hygiene Clinic (940)898-2285 Eligibility: 4 years or older Fax (940)898-2276 Fees: Fees vary, call for information www.twu.edu/communication-sciences/clinics Area of Service: Denton and the surrounding 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday (Office areas Hours); 9:00AM - 11:00AM and 1:00PM - 4:00PM Program: Offers teeth cleaning, fluoride - Monday - Friday (Therapy Appointments) treatment, sealant, plaque control and full mouth X-rays to students and residents of Denton and Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic the surrounding areas. Services are offered at a Eligibility: Individuals with communication reduced cost because students provide them in a disorders learning situation. Keep in mind these Fees: Therapy $25.00/50 minute session. appointments are up to 4 hours in length. Anyone Evaluation $75.00 who schedules an appointment must be able to Application Process: Complete and send in case return if necessary to complete treatment.

61 history form available on our website also assists those who may have higher income Area of Service: Denton but would prefer saving on medicaid cost by Program: Child and adult speech and language applying for medicare advantage plans. evaluation and therapy. Child and adult hearing evaluation, auditory therapy, and accent United Through HOPE reduction. Please call for appointments. 503 Bolivar St. Denton, TX 76201 TWU Veterans Center (866)857-7751 Student Union Room 209 www.unitedthroughhope.org Denton, TX 76201 (940) 898-2789 United Through HOPE (Frisco Office) 9906 Camfield Ave The Ultrasound Clinic Frisco, TX 75033 525 S. Locust St. Fees: Vary Denton, Texas 76201 Area of Service: Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, and (940) 368-0220 Denton Counties theultrasoundclinic.com Program: Assists those with social challenges to 8:00AM-6:00PM - Monday and Wednesday; gain the leadership skills needed to access the 8:00AM-8:00PM - Tuesday and Thursday; opportunities to become more adept socially, 8:00AM-5:00PM - Friday academically, and vocationally. Also offers counseling and social skills training. Eligibility: Eligibility: Those will limited to no insurance. United Way of Denton County Fees: Fees: Complete ultrasound exams are 1314 Teasley Ln. $135.00 and limited exams are $75.00 Denton, TX 76205 Program: The Ultrasound Clinic is located inside (940) 566-5851 the Denton Community Health Clinic in Denton, www.unitedwaydenton.org Texas. Under Dr. Mascarilli's leadership, complete ultrasound exams are $135.00 and Veteran Community Navigator limited exams are $75.00. Both prices include the 400 S. Carroll Blvd. Radiologist dictation. Patient data is kept in a Denton, TX 76201 HIPAA compliant storage through Mirrored (940) 566-5851 X113 or X117 Imaging. Eligibility: Must be aVeteran or a Family Member of a Veteran United Healthcare Fees: None 1012 Dawnview St. Application Process: Arlington, TX 76014 Area of Service: (817)861-2023 (682)622-6545 Program: Veteran or Veteran family member Fax (682)503-4454 seeking assistance can contact Community www.UHC.com Navigators at (940) 566-5851 x113 or x117 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mon-Fri Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Eligibility: 65 years of age and disabled For specific dates/times please visit: individuals who are on Medicare Part A&B untiedwaydenton.org/VITA Fees: None Fees: None Application Process: Contact agency for home Application Process: visit and application process Program: Free tax preparation service provided to Area of Service: Denton, Dallas, Collin, Kaufman, Denton County residents that fall within the Tarrant, Ellis, Johnson and Rockwall counties predetermined income bracket. Program: Provides free services to assist the aged and disabled to complete the paper work for University Behavioral Health Denton medicaid and low income subsidy, in order to get 2026 W. University Dr. aid on their medicare part B & prescription cost - Denton, TX 76201 62

(940)320-8100 (888)320-8101 resource-clinic Fax (940)320-8030 8:00AM - 9:00PM - Monday - Thursday www.ubhdenton.com 24 Hours/7 days a week Child and Family Resource Clinic Eligibility: Denton County and surrounding area Eligibility: Children starting at age 13 and adults Fees: Sliding scale fee Application Process: Free mental health Application Process: Call to make appointment evaluations 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Area of Service: Denton County and surrounding Area of Service: Denton County, Tarrant County, areas Collin County Program: Adult counseling, couples counseling, Program: UBH is a full service behavioral health play therapy and assessments and chemical hospital offering inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization and intensive UNT-Counseling and Human Development outpatient services for children starting at the Center age of 5 to mature adults. University Behavioral 425 South Welch Street Health Denton takes most all insurances plus Denton, TX 76201 Medicare and Medicaid. UBH Denton offers (940)565-2970 specialty programs including Exclusively Fax (940)369-8833 Women’s, Freedom Care Military program, www.coe.unt.edu/chdc Breaking Free- a dual diagnosis program, Faith Monday - Thursday by appointment only based program, Crisis stabilization and a twelve step chemical dependency program known as Counseling and Human Development Center Living in Balance. The specialized services for Eligibility: Individuals, children and families children and adolescents consist of our Path’s Fees: Fees based on sliding scale program, Anger coping skills and dealing with Application Process: depression. Area of Service: North Texas Program: Provides counseling for North Texas UNT-Center for Leadership and Service residents. Counseling includes individual (adult The Union, 345. Mailing: 1155 Union Circle and adolescent), couples, marriage, family and #305007 play therapy for children, and career counseling. Denton, TX 76203-5017 (940)565-3021 UNT-Counseling and Testing Center www.leadandserve.unt.edu UNT - Chestnut Hall #311, 1155 Union Cir 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday #310968 Denton TX 76203-5017 Center for Leadership & Service (940)565-2741 Eligibility: UNT students, staff and faculty Fax (940)565-2094 Fees: None www.unt.edu/cat/ Application Process: Call, Email, Walk-In Call for appointment Area of Service: Denton County Program: Provides opportunities for UNT Counseling and Testing Center Students, staff, and faculty to improve the quality Eligibility: UNT Students only of life through volunteer service. The Center for Fees: Paid for by student fees Leadership and Service supports, promotes, and Program: Personal and vocational counseling for fosters volunteerism at the University of North UNT students.Counseling on Monday through Texas by serving the full range of the community. Friday by appointment only.

UNT-Child and Family Resource Clinic UNT-Office of Disability Accommodation 1180 Union Circle 1155 Union Circle Denton, TX 76203 Denton, TX 76203 (940)565-2066 (940)565-2203 (940)565-4323 TDD/TTY: (940)369-8652 Fax (940)565-2330 Fax (940)369-7969 http://www.coe.unt.edu/child-and-family-

63 www.unt.edu/ODA disorders or hearing loss 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday Fees: Fees for services rendered, sliding fee scale available to those who qualify. Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) Application Process: Call to make appointment Eligibility: Students with a qualifying disability at Area of Service: Denton and surrounding the University of North Texas counties Fees: None Program: Serves individuals with communication Application Process: Disability documentation disorders in Denton and surrounding areas. submitted and reviewed for eligibility, intake Provides audiology and speech language interview held with students pathology services, complete hearing evaluations Area of Service: All, only requirement is that (including newborn hearing evaluations), hearing student be enrolled in classes through UNT aid and assistive listening device dispensing, Program: Sign Language Interpreters, assessment and treatment of articulation and Accommodated Testing, Digital texts, basically all language disorders. Treatment program for accommodation necessary for students to have adults with communication disorders due to equal access to the UNT campus. stroke, preschool program for children with language delay, specialized assessment clinics UNT-Psychology Clinic and parent/caregiver programs. 1611 W. Mulberry St., room 171 Denton, TX 76203 UNT-Substance Abuse Resource Center (940)565-2631 1155 Union Circle #372 Fax (940)369-8672 Denton, TX 76203 http://psyc.unt.edu/clinic/ (940)565-3177 Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 Fax (940)369-8711 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. www.unt.edu Client appointments are scheduled Monday thru Substance Abuse Resource Center Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Eligibility: UNT students who are mandated Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from the Dean of Students; however, anyone can come for information UNT - Psychology Clinic Application Process: Call for information Eligibility: Anyone in the DFW/Denton area. Area of Service: Denton County Fees: Based on sliding scale Program: One of SARC's primary goals is to help Application Process: Call the clinic office at students who are experiencing problems (940) 565-2631 for an appointment. associated with the misuse of alcohol or other Area of Service: Dallas/Ft. Worth/Denton drugs. Student assistance include support groups Metropolitan area and individual counseling and education. SARC is Program: Provides confidential individual, responsible not only for helping students with marriage and family therapy, play therapy and existing issues regarding their drug and alcohol group therapy to anyone in the DFW/Denton area. abuse, but also to create a safer campus Intellectual evaluation, personality evaluations, atmosphere through student services. Drug and neuropsychological evaluations and vocational Alcohol Education Coalition, Extended Classroom evaluations are available. Experience, internship and practicum opportunities. UNT-Speech and Hearing Center 907 W. Sycamore St. UNT-Trio Program/Talent Search Denton, TX 76201 1155 Union Circle, Sage 238 (940)565-2262 (866)650-2472 Denton, TX 76203 Fax (940)369-7702 (940) 565-2090 speechandhearing.unt.edu/sphs-clinic Fax (940)565-2089 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday www.trio.unt.edu/ts 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday- Friday UNT - Speech and Hearing Center Eligibility: Individuals with communication Talent Search

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Eligibility: Students ing rades 6-12 our clients form with horses. Our services provide Fees: none the opportunmity for improved quality of life for Application Process: individuals of all life stages and a variety of Area of Service: Denton County: Denton ISD and physical and emotional needs. in Gainsville ISD Program: Motivates and ecourages students in Veterans of Foreign War grades 6th-12th to continue their education 909 Sunset St. through high school into college. Provides Denton, TX 76201 counseling and assistance with the completion of (940)387-2205 all forms required for admission into post- Fax (940) 387-9090 secondary educational program and for obtaining vfw.org financial aid. 12:00PM - 10:00PM

UNT- Veterans Center VNA Ann's Haven UNT Campus- Sage Hall 204 W. University Dr Suit 150 Denton, TX 76201 Denton, TX 76201 (940) 565-3813 (940)349-5900 Fax (940)383-4000 VA North Texas Health Care System www.vnatexas.org 2223 Colorado Blvd. 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Denton, TX 76205 (940)891-6350 VNA Hospice Care & VNA Private Care Fax (940)891-6105 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday www.va.org Application Process: Must have physician 8:00AM-4:30PM orders for care to begin for VNA Hospice Care; Primary Care Services, Mental Health and VNA Private Care does NOT have eligibility Substance Abuse Services requirements. Eligibility: Registered vets only Area of Service: Denton County, Tarrant County, Fees: per eligibility guidelines Cooke County Application Process: preformed at Dallas or Program: Established in 1934, VNA is a nonprofit Denton 501(c)(3) organization that helps older adults live Area of Service: Denton County with dignity and independence at home. VNA is Program: Inpatient and alcohol treatment. the community's most trusted provider of quality Includes acute rehabilitation services, healthcare services in the home and is the oldest, occupational therapy, and vocational conseling. most experienced Hospice Care provider in Texas. Veterans Affairs 4500 S Lancaster Rd. Volunteer Program of D.I.S.D. Dallas,TX 75216 1307 N. Locust (214)742-8387 Denton, TX 76201 8:00AM-4:30PM (940)369-0005 Fax (940)369-4979 Victory Therapy Center www.dentonisd.org 10600 Dunham Rd. Roanoke, TX 76262 Volunteer Program of DISD (682) 831-1323 Fees: None Fax (682) 831-1362 Area of Service: Denton County www.victorytherapy.org Program: Volunteers work in DISD school 9:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday libraries, classrooms, offices, workrooms, and with computers: assisting librarians, teachers, Program: Victory Therapy Center provides students or office staff. Orientation and training therapeutic riding, physical therapy, and provided. Guest speakers are welcome at every counseling sevices by utilizing relationships that school to share a craft, hobby, occupation, or 65 travel experience. Other volunteer opportunities to the ones listed above. include home-helpers who work on craft items, Fees: None- Free Educational Seminars. We cut letters, or tape record in their home. come to your location. Application Process: Contact Melonie Baker, We Care Facilities, LLC - Residential Care Program Director at: (469)685-4663 for an Homes appointment. Leave the name of your Agency, 1243 Springwood Dr. How many in attendance, if CEU is necessary Lewisville, TX 75067 and the DATE that ALL THE Social Workers, (469)685-4663 Discharge Planners, Counselors, ETC. meet so Fax (940)725-0184 that we can pro www.wecarefacilities.org Area of Service: We travel to your facility within 8:30AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday the DFW area. Program: Educational Training with (CEU-Hours) Making Life Better - Homes available for: Social Workers, Discharge Planners, Denton County MHMr’s, Community Outreach Programs, Eligibility: Individuals must meet the Income Hospitals, Physical rehab Facilities, Battered requirements listed above and be an adult ages Women’s Shelters, Drug and Alcohol (18-up). We have a Net-Work of Homes in Counselors, Community Centers and other Denton County, Dallas County, Tarrant County representatives of Advocacy. and Collin County that specialize in Mental Health, Physical Disabilities and Learning Dis Business Expansion and Entrepreneurship Fees: Sliding scale up to 90% of SSI/SSD which Workshops includes: rent and utilities Cable TV in each Denton County room, fully furnished. Food is not included in the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00AM - Boarding Fee however if necessary, we can 2:30PM assist individuals with food stamp application Eligibility: Must have a missionary heart to help applications. advocate for those who can not advocate for Application Process: Telephone interview: We themselves. perform telephone interviews at: (469)685- Fees: Are determined in your area of growth. 4663.Our Preference is Social Workers or Family The range from $33.00-$599.00 for the full members to call for the initial assessment, workshop A-Z. however we do welcome calls from the Application Process: Contact Melonie Baker, individual in need. Program Director at: (469)685-4663 for an Area of Service: Denton County, Dallas County, appointment. Leave your name, what industry I Tarrant County and Collin County can assist you in and a contact number. You Program: Housing Program for those on fixed may also sign up on the WEB: at: Income such as: Pension, Unemployment www.wecarefacilities.org under (Brown Box- Compensation, Social Security Benefits, Veteran Important News)-(pre-regi Benefits or Working Income. This is a Shared Area of Service: Denton County/Initial Meeting, housing arrangement for Independent or Semi- then DFW area to visit your potential facility. Independent with all Utilities Included, Fully Program: Educating and Training Individuals with Furnished, Cable T.V., and Telephone Service. a desire to own their own Business or company in Services: We assist with Social Skills such as: the area of homeless prevention, health care Application Process with Public Assistance, services, pharmaceutical services, Doctor or registration for School Programs, Social Outings, Nurses, CNA’s, Group Homes or Assisted Living Community Help, life skills in meal preparations, homes as well as other businesses. medication reminders, errand assistance, medical appointment reminders and other minor Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource assistance. Center 521 North Locust St., Denton, TX 76201; 1980 E. Making a Difference University Dr., Denton, TX 76209 DFW Metroplex (940) 383-3105 Eligibility: Licensed Community Program similar www.dentonprc.org

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Eligibility: All Women of child bearing age Fees: None Application Process: By appointment Area of Service: Denton and surrounding counties Program: Provides pregnancy testing and verification, information and education on abortion, adoption and pregnancy, abortion recovery, prenatal/parenting education.

Youth and Family Counseling 105 Kathryn Dr. Ste. 3A, Lewisville, TX 75067; 306 N. Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209 (972)724-2005 Fax (972)539-0403 www.youthandfamilycounseling.org 9:00AM - 9:00PM Monday- Thursday; 9:00AM - 4:00PM Friday; 9:00AM- 3:00PM Saturday

Community Referred Counseling, First Offender and At Risk Kids Program, Thrive-Teen DBT Mood Disorder group, Parenting Group Eligibility: all, but primarily Denton County residents. Fees: Sliding Scale Application Process: By Appointment Area of Service: Denton County Program: They offer individual, couples, group and family counseling, as well as play therapy for ages 4 to 12.

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The AARP Connections for Independent Community Services, Inc...... 26 Living ...... 17 Cook Children's Psychology Clinic ...... 26 Ability Connection Texas ...... 17 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Able-Disabled ...... 17 of Denton County., Inc...... 26 Alzheimer's Association, Greater Dallas Cross Timbers YMCA ...... 26 Chapter ...... 17 Cumberland Presbyterian Children's American Cancer Society ...... 17 Home ...... 26, 27 American Diabetes Association ...... 17, 18 DADS Foster Grandparent Program ...... 27 American Heart Association ...... 18 Dallas Bar Association ...... 27 American Legion Senior Center ...... 18 Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind ...... 27, 28 American Pregnancy Association ...... 18 Denton Affordable Housing Corporation Ann Windle School for Young Children ..... 18 (DAHC) ...... 28 Arc of Denton County ...... 18 Denton Bible Church ...... 28 Argyle Food Bank ...... 19 Denton Central Appraising District...... 28 Asbury Relief Ministry Food Pantry ...... 19 Denton Christian Preschool ...... 28, 29 Baylor Rehab Home Health (Pinnacle Denton City County Day School ...... 29 Home Health) ...... 19 Denton Community Food Center ...... 29 Big Brothers Big Sisters ...... 19 Denton Community Health Clinic ...... 29, 30 Bluebonnet Hospice Care...... 19, 20 Denton County Friends of the Family...... 30 Boys and Girls Club of North Central Denton County Indigent Health Care ...... 30 Texas ...... 20 Denton County MHMR Center ...... 30, 31 Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Denton County Public Health ...... 31 Council ...... 20 Denton County Transportation Authority Camp Fire First Texas ...... 20, 21 (DCTA)...... 31 Camp Summit ...... 21 Denton County Veteran's Center ...... 31 CCD Counseling, PA...... 21 Denton County Veteran's Services Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth - Office ...... 31 Veteran's Services ...... 21, 22 Denton County WIC (Women, Infants and Cenikor Foundation ...... 22 Children) ...... 32 Child Care Services of North Central Denton Freedom House ...... 32 Texas (CCS) ...... 22 Denton Housing Authority ...... 32 Child Study Center ...... 22 Denton I.S.D. - Extended School Day Children's Advocacy Center for Denton Program ...... 32 County ...... 22, 23 Denton I.S.D.- Regional Day School Program Children's Connections Inc...... 23 for the Deaf-Special Education ...... 32, 33 Christian Community Action (CCA) ..... 23, 24 Denton I.S.D. Social Services and Chrysalis Educational Foundation ...... 24 Assistance ...... 33 City of Denton - Community Development Denton I.S.D. Student and Staff Division ...... 24, 25 Assistance ...... 33 City of Denton - Parks and Recreation Denton I.S.D.-Teen Parent Program ...... 33 Department ...... 25 Denton Kiwanis Club - Children's Clinic ..... 34 The Colony Community Center ...... 25 Denton Public Library Literacy Program .... 34 Communities In Schools of North Denton Senior Center ...... 34 Texas ...... 25, 26 Denton State Supported Living Center ...... 34

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Denton Treatment Services 34, 35 Little Elm Area Food Bank 44, 45 Easter Seals North Texas 35 Little Elm Medical Clinic 45 EduCare Communtiy Living 35 March of Dimes Foundation 45 Epic Health Services 35 Metrocrest Social Services 45, 46 Evergreen at Lewisville 35 MHMR Tarrant 46 Excel Center of Lewisville 35 MHMR Tarrant-Prevention & EyeCare America 36 Intervention Unit 46 Fairoaks Retirement Apartments 36 National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Family Care Services, Inc. 36 North Texas Office 46 Family Tree Program 36, 37 NextGen Counseling, PLLC 47 First Refuge Ministries 37 Nexus Recovery Center, Inc. 47 First Step Denton County Outreach North Central Texas Area Agency Program 37 on Aging 47, 48 Fred Moore Day Nursery School 37 North Texas Youth Connection 48 Geri-Options Geriatric Care Northwest Christian Community Management 37 Services 48 Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas 37, 38 OpenDoor Counseling and Giving HOPE Inc. 38 Assessment Services 48 Good Samaritan Society 38 Opening Doors International Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth 38, 39 Services 48, 49 Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol Our Daily Bread, Inc. 49 and Drug Abuse 39 Pastoral Counseling Center 49, 50 Greenpath 39 PediPlace 50 Habitat for Humanity of Denton Phoenix House of Dallas 50 County 39 Pilot Point Goodfellows 50, 51 Health Services of North Texas 39, 40 Pilot Point Senior Center 51 Hearts For Homes 40 Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas 51 Home Instead Senior Care 40, 41 Primary Care Clinic of North Texas 51 Innovative Counseling Services 41 Ranch Hand Rescue Counseling Interfaith Ministries of Denton, Inc. 41 Center 51, 52 Jack Cockburn, Ph.D 41 REACH of Denton 52 Job Corps 41 Riding Unlimited, Inc. 52 Journey to Dream 41 Rosemont at Pecan Creek 52 Keep Denton Beautiful 41, 42 RSVP Denton County (Retired Keep Lewisville Beautiful 42 Senior Volunteer Program) 52, 53 KidsCare Therapy 42, 43 Sage Care Therapy Services 53 Lake Cities Community Food Pantry & (The) Salvation Army, Denton Corps 53, 54 Community Aid Fund 43 (The) Salvation Army, Lewisville 54 Launchabilitiy 43 Sante Center for Healing 54, 55 Learning Institute of Family S.C.O.R.E (Counselors to America's Education (LIFE) 43 Small Business) 55 Legal Aid of Northwest Texas 43 Senior Adult Services (Division of Legal Hotline for Texans 43, 44 Metrocrest) 55 The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society- Shady Shores Apartments 55 North Texas Chapter 44 (The) Shepherd's Hand 55 Leuty Avenue Apartments 44 (The) Shepherd's Storehouse 56 Lewisville Counseling Services 44 Singing Oaks Church of Christ 56 Lewisville Senior Activities Center 44 69 How do we meet the challenges that no single organization can solve on their own? COLLECTIVE IMPACT “No single organization is responsible for any major social problem, nor can any single organization cure it. Complex problems can be solved only by cross-sector coalitions.” – Stanford Social Innovation Review COMMON AGENDA Moving coalitions towards the same goal through shared vision and joint action SHARED MEASUREMENT Tracking the same metrics to align efforts and understand true outcomes MUTUALLY REINFORCING ACTIVITIES Leveraging each organization’s perspective and expertise to strengthen the coalition CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION Ensuring trust and cooperation through consistent and open communication BACKBONE SUPPORT Uniting the coalition through coordination by a trusted backbone organization

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