Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory Services Available to Galveston County Children and Families Compliments of: & For More Information Please Contact: The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County 722 Moody, 3rd Floor Galveston, TX 77550 Phone: (409) 770-5508 Visit our Website at: www.galvestoncountytx.gov Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory www.galvestoncountytx.gov Table of Contents About The Children’s Services Board ………………… 3 About Our Community …………………………………… 4 24 Hour Emergency Hotlines …………………………… 5 Types of Services Offered ……………………………… 6 Services Offered By Organizations …………………… 7 Alphabetical Listing of Organizations ……………… 14 Detailed Organization Listings ……………………… 19 Directory Addition and Update Form ……………… 45 2 Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory www.galvestoncountytx.gov The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County About Us Our Board has been active in the community for many years. The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County is dedicated to addressing the issues facing our youth and families in Galveston County. Our goal is to let the community know of the services offered in our area and to find any gaps in needed services for our citizens. We will also continue our efforts to prevent child abuse in our communities by supporting our service providers and reaching out to our communities. We also support and fund the needs of our children in foster care. Our Mission To provide community outreach services directed toward improving the care and welfare of the children of Galveston County with special emphasis on Foster Care. How We Can Help Our Board Members understand the struggles for families and community agencies to find the resources that they may need. We compiled this Directory in an effort to help people in our community find the supports and resources available to them. 3 Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory www.galvestoncountytx.gov About Our Community About Galveston County Galveston County is an important resource for Texas. Our citizens work hard to help improve the lives of other Texans through our ports, industrial resources, and schools. Our County has a rich history as a popular tourist destination due to our beautiful landscape and ocean views. Galveston County will continue to be a valuable part of Texas. About Our Families The citizens of Galveston County are a very diverse mix of cultures and values. Our families and children have many services available to them in time of need. Our County works hard to ensure our citizens are cared for and have their basic needs met. The Children’s Services Board is a part of Galveston County that helps to bring our citizens to the resources needed and supports Galveston County children in foster care. The children and families of Galveston County are very important to us. We will strive to serve our families and better the lives of our children and youth. 4 Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory www.galvestoncountytx.gov 24 Hour Emergency Hotlines *If you are in need of Immediate Police or EMS Response, Dial 911* Bay Area Turning Point Service Hotline: 281-286-2525 Assistance services to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault/abuse Crisis Hotline of Galveston County: 409-741-8255 Trained phone counselors offer crisis and phone counseling for any problem or crisis Crisis Intervention of Houston Hotline: 713-HOTLINE (713-468-5463) Counseling hotline (Depression, Violence, Alcoholism, Suicide, Drug Abuse, etc.) Gulf Coast MHMR Crisis Hotline: 866-729-3848 Support and counseling for substance abuse and mental health emergencies National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Hotline: 800-843-5678 Nationwide reporting and support for families of missing and/or exploited children National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233) Support, counseling and refuge for victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault National Runaway Safeline: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929) Crisis hotline for youth for prevention of and/or assistance after running away from home Rape/Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline: 713-528-7273 Confidential support and assistance for those that have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence Resource & Crisis Center Intervention Hotline: 409-765-7233 Assistance and counseling for those seeking help for sexual and/or domestic violence Suicide Crisis Line: 800-784-2433 Crisis and suicide prevention counseling for individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide Teen Hotline: 713-529-TEEN (713-529-8336) Peer crisis and phone counseling for teens and youth (Depression, Violence, Alcoholism, Suicide, Drug Abuse, etc.) Texas Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 800-252-5400 For reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, the elderly or the disabled Texas HIV/AIDS Hotline: 800-299-2437 HIV/AIDS counseling and support Texas Poison Center (Southeast ) Hotline: 800-222-1222 24-hour poison prevention and emergency treatment information to Texas residents and healthcare providers Texas Runaway Hotline: 888-580-HELP (888-580-4357) Dedicated counselors helping youths and families in runaway situations 5 Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory www.galvestoncountytx.gov Types of Services Offered Child Care Hotline Phone Numbers Clothing Legal Assistance Counseling Services Medical Care Dental Services Mental Health Services Employment Services Preventative Education Federal/State Application Assistance Respite Care Financial Assistance Shelters Food Substance Abuse Recovery GED Services Transportation 6 Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory www.galvestoncountytx.gov Services Offered by Organizations Child Care Counseling Services Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston ADA Women’s Center Boys and Girls Harbor Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc College of the Mainland Child Development Lab School Al-Anon Family Group Service Galveston Independent School District Anchor Point – Adoption/Foster Education Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Anchor Point – Parenting & Pregnancy Centers Moody Methodist Church Attention Deficit Disorders Association - South Region Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Autism Society - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families St. Vincent’s House Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA) Start Smart Academy of La Marque Bay Area Recovery Center Wright Cuney Recreation Center Bay Area Turning Point, Inc YMCA of Greater Houston Boys and Girls Harbor Clothing CASA of Galveston County Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc Catholic Charities Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Boys and Girls Harbor Communities in Schools Program Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Community Youth Development Program Covenant House Texas Covenant House Texas Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Depelchin Children’s Center HIS Ministries Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) Interfaith Caring Ministries Family Service Center of Galveston County Lighthouse Christian Ministries Galveston Island Family Crisis Center M.I. Lewis Social Service Center Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Inc Gulf Coast Center Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS Resource Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge The Children’s Center, Inc Holy Family Parish of Galveston and Bolivar The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque Hope Village Hospice Care Team 7 Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory www.galvestoncountytx.gov Services Offered by Organizations Counseling Services (Continued) Dental Services Interfaith Caring Ministries Coastal Health and Wellness Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Krist Samaritan Center Galveston County Medical Society Legal Redress Program ( NAACP Houston Branch) Health Resources and Services Administration Lighthouse Christian Ministries Pediatric Dental Care Mainland Children’s Partnership Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living Texas HHS Commission – Healthy Texas Women Nia Cultural Center University of Texas Medical Branch Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS Pathway to Recovery Resolve It, Inc Employment Services Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Sheltering Harbour Treatment Center Community Youth Development Program Shriner’s Hospital for Children - Burn Institute Covenant House Texas St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School Galveston Island Family Crisis Center St. Vincent’s House Gulf Coast Center Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) Hope Village Sunshine Center, Inc Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Teen Health Clinics La Marque Aid & Guidance Services The ARC Gulf Coast Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living The Children’s Center, Inc Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) The Gulf