Marble Falls ISD Student and Community Resource Guide DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this guide is presumed reliable, but is not guaranteed. PURPOSE: This guide is intended to offer information on healthcare, social service and nonprofit resources that are available to those students and family members in need in our communities. GENERAL SEARCH SERVICE REFERRALS 211 SOCIAL SERVICES PHONE LINE Provides free information and referral to health and human service agencies and other community organizations PHONE: CALL: 2-1-1 from cell phone or land line WEB: www.211texas.org AUNT BERTHA Provides free information and referral to health and human service agencies and other community organizations WEB: www.auntbertha.com ESC Region XIII Resource Guide Provides free information and referral to health and human service agencies and other community organizations WEB: http://www4.esc13.net/uploads/hep/docs/LiaisonResouceGuide.pdf A DAILY CHOICE - RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAM An open support group for people struggling with life-controlling problems such as addiction, violence, fear, failure and so much more Contact: Laura Brown ADDRESS: St. Frederick Baptist Church 301 Avenue N Marble Falls, TX 78654 PHONE: 830-693-4499 WEB: www.stfrederick.com/ AARP FOUNDATION SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AARP Foundation’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) helps make connections between older job seekers and employers. Potential employees are trained for part- time work at nonprofits and 501(c)3 tax-exempt businesses. CONTACT: Eva Treviño-Garcia ADDRESS: 55 IH 35 North, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78702 PHONE: 512-391-9299 Email: [email protected] WEB: www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/scsep/info-2014/aarp-foundation- scsep-locations.html 1 AARP TAX AIDE PROGRAM Provides free income tax preparation to all middle and low income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older. *MEMBER OF TEXAS HOUSING COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER OF TX MEETS: Every Saturday 9 to 12:30 February to April each year ADDRESS: 1016 Broadway, Marble Falls, TX 78654 PHONE: 830-693-0700 Email: [email protected] WEB: www.txhf.org/crc_view.php?center=marble_falls NATIONAL PHONE: Toll-free Nationwide: 888-OUR-AARP (888-687-2277) AIR EVAC LIFE TEAM Provides Air Ambulance service in rural America Annual membership-based program available to everyone – will not receive a bill. ADDRESS: 700 B Avenue N, Marble Falls, TX 78654 PHONE: 830-693-3851 Membership: 1-800-793-0010 WEB: www.lifeteam.net ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Support group for those with alcoholism PHONE: Llano: 325-247-1600 Marble Falls: 830-798-1801 ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION CAPITAL OF TEXAS CHAPTER Provides care and support services to Alzheimer's patients and their families Provides 24 hour help line, support groups, seminars, community education, resource and referral lists. ADDRESS: 106 E 6th St, #900, Austin, TX 78701 PHONE: 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900 WEB: www.alz.org/texascapital ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Support group for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia MEETS: 2-3:00pm 2nd Tuesday of the month ADDRESS: Arbor House Assisted Living & Memory Care, 1801 King Road, Marble Falls, TX PHONE: 830-613-3260 ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP Support and information to caregivers of those with dementia MEETS: 2:00 PM on the fourth Tuesday each month at Marble Falls Library PHONE: Call 512-756-2756 for Marjorie Bronk WEB: www.marblefallslibrary.org/calendar.html 2 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives & diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy & service. ADDRESS: 11000 N. Mopac Expressway, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759 PHONE: 512-919-1800 WEB: www.cancer.org AMERICAN RED CROSS OF CENTRAL TEXAS Provides assistance to families following a disaster, such as a home fire Teach lifesaving skills through classes in CPR, AED, first aid and aquatics. Assist military families with case services: emergency messages, assistance, counseling and referrals. ADDRESS: 2218 Pershing Drive, Austin, TX 78723 PHONE: 512-928-4271 WEB: www.redcross.org/local/texas/central-and-south-texas/locations/central-texas A PLACE OF HOPE Our Clinic provides medical and pharmaceutical services at little or no cost to people who do not have insurance or the funds to pay for medical services. The emotional trauma center is equipped with Encouragers with the knowledge to help clients heal from unresolved trauma. MEETS: Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ADDRESS: 1009 Falls Parkway Marble Falls, TX 78654 PHONE: 830-798-8100 WEB: www.aplaceofhope-usa.org NATIONAL WEB: www.aplaceofhope-usa.org/home.html ARCIL-AUSTIN RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING ARCIL, Inc. of Austin, Texas provides independent living services to persons with disabilities, their families and communities private non-profit corporation dedicated to the advancement and full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life. *MEMBER OF TEXAS HOUSING COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER OF TX MEETS: Monday 10am to 2pm ADDRESS: 1016 Broadway, Marble Falls, TX 78654 PHONE: 830-693-0700 Email: [email protected] WEB: www.txhf.org/crc_view.php?center=marble_falls STATE ADDRESS: 825 E. Rundberg Lane, Suite E6, Austin, Texas 78753 STATE PHONE: 512-832-6349 or 1-800-414-6327 STATE WEB: www.arcil.com 3 AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF THE CAPITAL AREA (AAACAP) A division within the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Provides services to promote independence for persons 60 years and older and/or support for their family caregivers. Services include: information and referrals, benefits counseling for persons on Medicare, care coordination & caregiver support, education & training, and assistance for grandparents & other relatives (GO years or older) raising relative children. *MEMBER OF TEXAS HOUSING COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER OF TX MEETS: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10am to 1pm ADDRESS: 1016 Broadway, Marble Falls, TX 78654 PHONE: 830-693-0700 Email: [email protected] WEB: www.txhf.org/crc_view.php?center=marble_falls STATE ADDRESS: 6800 Burleson Road, Bldg. 310, Suite 165 Austin Texas 78744 STATE PHONE: 512-916-6062 or Toll free: 1-888-622-9111 Ext 6062 STATE WEB: www.capcog.org BETTER LIVING FOR TEXANS The goal of the Better Living for Texans program and the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP (formerly the Food Stamp Nutrition Education program) is to provide educational programs that increase the likelihood that SNAP recipients will make healthy food choices consistent with the most recent dietary advice as reflected in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. If people would like to learn more about SNAP food benefits, Medicaid, CHIP and TANF cash assistance and apply for benefits, please visit www.yourtexasbenefits.com Burnet County Office ADDRESS: 1701 East Polk Street, Suite 12 Burnet, TX 78611 PHONE: 512-756-5463 WEB: www.burnet.agrilife.org/ State Office ADDRESS: 578 John Kimbrough Boulevard, Bldg. 1536, College Station, TX 77843. PHONE: 979-862-8935 WEB: www.blt.tamu.edu/ BLUEBONNET TRAILS - Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services Through the Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECI), Bluebonnet Trails offers services that help infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years of age) with disabilities or delays achieve their developmental milestones HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ADDRESS: 4606 East Innovation Loop, Marble Falls, TX 78654 PHONE: 830-798-2902 Fax: 512-244-8401 Early Childhood Intervention 830-693-3790 Fax 830- 693-8941 WEB: www.bbtrails.org/services/early-childhood-intervention 4 BLUEBONNET TRAILS COMMUNITY SERVICE Provides mental health, mental retardation and early childhood intervention services Services include: information and referral, psychiatric services, service coordination, housing assistance, family support services, respite, community education, symptom management, client and family mental health education, community living and problem solving, vocational training and employment assistance, skills training, supported home living services. ADDRESS: 4606 East Innovation Loop, Marble Falls, TX 78654 PHONE: 830-798-2902 Crisis Hotline 800-841-1255 Intake Line 844-309-6385 Autism 512-244-8209 Behavioral Health 830-798-2902 Fax 830-798-2991 Crisis Services 512-869-2650 Fax 512-819-0634 Early Childhood Intervention 830-693-3790 Fax 830-693-8941 PHONE: IDD 830-693-7897 Fax 830-693-8222 Substance Use 512-863-8968 Executive Director 512-244-8305 Fax 512-244-8401 ANDREA RICHARDSON Email: [email protected] WEB: www.bbtrails.org BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE HIGHLAND LAKES Provides after school and summer programs for 6 to 18 year old children/teens including character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts and sports, and fitness and recreation. ADDRESSES: 1701 Broadway, Marble Falls, TX 78654 709 Northington St., Burnet, TX 78611 PHONE: Marble Falls - 830-798-2582 Burnet – 512-756-1444 WEB: www.bgc-hl.com/ BURNET COUNTY CHILD WELFARE BOARD The Child Welfare Board supports the efforts of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services by hearing requests and meeting some of the many monetary needs of children who are in foster care due to abuse or neglect by their parents. The Child Welfare Board works closely with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. ADDRESS: 1104 Buchanan Drive, Suite 2 Burnet, TX 78611