Allen Independent School District Counseling Department Community Resource List 2020-2021 1 Table of Contents Emergency Numbers Page 3 Community Agencies Page 4 and Programs Counseling Resources Page 9 Treatment Centers Page 12 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Page 14 Resources Support Groups for Page 17 Children and Adults Domestic Violence Page 20 Resources and Shelters Educational Resources Page 23 Health Care Services Page 25 2 Emergency Numbers The intent of this resource list is to provide information regarding services and agencies within the Allen Community and Metroplex. Allen Independent School District’s Counseling Program does not endorse any specific resource indicated on this list. The individual/family is responsible for researching and making choices based upon the information they receive. Emergency # 911 ALLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT Non-Emergency (214) 509-4200, text-a-tip program http://www.cityofallen.org/index.aspx?NID=1467 1-800-252-5400 on-line reporting - CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE https://www.txabusehotline.org Directory of services in Collin County - COLLIN COUNTY CARES http://www.collincares.org HOPE’S DOOR (Collin Co. Domestic Violence (972) 276-0057 Shelter) 1-888-3737-888 or text “Help” or “Info” to Human Trafficking Hotline 233733 LIFEPATH – 24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Line & 1-877-422-5939 Crisis Team NATIONAL TEEN DATING ABUSE HOTLINE 1-866-331-9474 or www.loveisrespect.org or text “loveis” to 22522 NORTH TEXAS POISON CONTROL 1-800-222-1222 RUNAWAY HOTLINE (24-HOUR HOTLINE) 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929 SUICIDE AND CRISIS CENTER OF NORTH TEXAS 24 Hour Hotline (214) 828-1000 SUICIDE & CRISIS TEXT LINE Text “HELLO” to 741741 (Phone Counseling) Texas Dept. of Protective & TEXAS YOUTH HOTLINE Regulatory Serv. (24-Hour Hotline) 1-800-989- 6884 or text (512) 872-5777 THE TURNING POINT (formerly Rape Crisis 24-Hour Hotline – 1-800-886-7273 Center of Collin County) 3 Community Agencies and Programs The intent of this resource list is to provide information regarding services and agencies within the Allen Community and Metroplex. Allen Independent School District’s Counseling Program does not endorse any specific resource indicated on this list. The individual/family is responsible for researching and making choices based upon the information they receive. Organization Description Allen Community Outreach Provides food, clothing, utility bill, and rent assistance for residents https://www.acocares.org/ of Allen, Fairview, and Lucas. Screening process required. Families may apply for school supply assistance if the child is on free or (972) 727-9131 reduced lunch program. 801 E Main St, Allen, TX 75002 Allen Food Pantry Supported by the Allen Ministerial Alliance, this pantry provides https://www.amafoodpantry.org food assistance to individuals and families who live in Allen, Lucas, and Fairview. New clients must complete an application (found on (214) 644-2090 their website) and provide proof of residence (a picture ID such as a 1515 N. Greenville Avenue Allen driver’s license, a utility bill, a report card, or school identification (behind St. Jude Church) card. Hours of operation are: Mon & Thurs: 6:00 – 8 pm, Tues & Friday & Saturday: 9:00-12p (closed on all major holidays). American Red Cross Provides immediate assistance in disaster situations. Also provides https://www.redcross.org/ financial and support services for military personnel and their families. (972) 562-0601 1450 N. Redbud Blvd. McKinney BedStart The goal of Bed Start to provide beds, dressers, tables, living room https://bedstart.org/ furniture, and other home essentials to all our neighbors in need. P.O. Box 866322 Plano, TX 75086-6322 [email protected] Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Collin Co. Volunteers serve as friends/role models for children ages 6-15 from https://www.bbbstx.org/ single-parent families. (972) 573-2330 450 E. John Carpenter Freeway Irving, Texas 75077 Boys & Girls Club of Collin County https://www.bgccc.org/ 4 Offers athletic, educational, social and recreational activities for (972) 424-6301 (Plano Office) youth ages 6-18. 1111 Avenue H. Plano, TX 214-544-8924 (McKinney Office) 701 S. Church McKinney, TX (214) 387-8405 (Frisco Office) 8750 McKinney Street, Frisco, TX CASA of Collin County Designated by the judge for CASA (Court Appointed Special http://casaofcollincounty.org/ Advocates) to become the child/adolescent’s guardian ad litem. Volunteers are assigned to the child to advocate for what is in the (972) 529-2272 best interest of the child. 101 E Davis St, McKinney, TX 75069 Collin County Children’s Advocacy Services for children and women affected by abuse include: 1) Center speaker’s bureau regarding abuse prevention; 2) programs for care https://www.caccollincounty.org/who- givers 3) individual counseling; 4) referral services. Works closely we-are/ with Child Protective Services. (972) 633-6600 2205 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX 75074 Child Care Services of North Central Provides State-funded child care, primarily to help low income Texas (CCMS) families and teen parents. https://dfwjobs.com/child-care/child- care-parents 817-695-9184 P.O. Box 5888 Arlington, TX 76005-5888 Child Support Office – Div. of the Enforces Child Support Order; Establishes paternity; Enforces Medial Attorney General’s Office Support; Withholds wages for non-payment of Child Support; https://dfwjobs.com/child-care/child- Reports delinquent parent to the Credit Bureau. Open Monday- care-parents Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm except holidays. (469) 241-6500 2020 G Ave #1004, Plano, TX 75074 Collin County Veterans Services Assists and aids all veterans and dependents with benefits that they may be entitled to by the Federal Government or by the State of (972) 881-3060 Texas. https://www.collincountytx.gov/veterans/Pages/default.aspx 900 E Park Blvd # 150, Plano, TX 75074 Community Lifeline Center The Community Lifeline Center provides a range of crisis support https://communitylifeline.org/ services to Collin County residents. Services include: 5 housing & utility assistance, medical and dental, prescriptions, (972) 542-0020 transportation, free counseling, job development/training, legal 1601 N Waddill St #102, McKinney, TX assistance, auto care, and bereavement. 75069 Texas Workforce Commission Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged https://www.twc.state.tx.us/ with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas. TWC provides support services (214) 365-2800 including child care for targeted populations participating in 520 Central Pkwy E #200, Plano, TX workforce training and adult education and literacy services, 75074 provides services for people with disabilities to obtain training and employment, and administers the unemployment benefits and tax programs. Early Childhood Intervention of Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) helps babies and toddlers, ages Lifepath Systems (ECI) birth to 3, with disabilities or delays in their development. ECI https://www.lifepathsystems.org/eci- supports families through education and family services to help their introduction children reach their potential. (972) 562-0331 105 North Cedar Street Allen, TX 75002 North Texas Food Bank (SNAP) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) addresses https://ntfb.org/snap-information/ the nutritional needs of low-income families and is one of the nation's most important defenses against hunger. 3677 Mapleshade Lane Plano Texas, 75075 Phone: 214.330.1396 Email: [email protected] Immigration Legal Services Services include, Family Visa petitions, Adjustment of status https://ccdallas.org/need- applications, Consular Visa Processing, Representation of survivors help/immigration-legal-services/ of domestic violence/victims of violent crimes, Naturalization/Citizenship applications, Applications for Deferred, 214-634-7182 Action for Childhood Arrivals, Permanent resident applications for 1421 W Mockingbird Ln refugees and asylees, Document renewals and replacements, Dallas, TX 75247 Education and outreach about immigration law, Legal orientations for custodians of unaccompanied children, Representation of certain unaccompanied minors in removal proceedings. Hours of operation: Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas FREE Legal Phone Assistance. Legal clinics meet in Allen at 1st UMC https://internet.lanwt.org/en-us 601. S. Greenville Ave. on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM. No assistance for criminal cases, traffic tickets, medical 6 888-529-5277 malpractice, or personal injury. Must be a legal US resident unless a 901 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX victim of domestic violence. 75069 Meals on Wheels Collin County Provides weekly meals to homebound adults aged 60+ with no https://mowcc.com/ provider in the home to assist with meal preparation. (972) 562-6996 600 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069 Plano Housing Authority Owns and manages 24 public housing units in the city of Plano for https://www.planoha.org/ low income families. Public housing residents pay about 30% of their adjusted monthly income in rent. The Section 8 Housing Choice (972) 423-4928 Voucher Program gives elderly persons, disabled persons, and low 1740 G Ave, Plano, TX 75074 income working families vouchers for rental subsidies and allows them to rent homes from private property owners. Salvation Army (Plano) For assistance and qualifying guidelines, call (972) 542-6694. https://satruck.org/ Must meet with a caseworker and have a state issued ID and social security card. Assistance with utilities, food, and clothing (972) 881-4795 5900 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074 The Storehouse of Collin County Open to any Collin County resident with a current picture ID for all Seven Loaves Food Pantry adults in the family, ID for anyone under 18 years old (birth https://www.thestorehousecc.org certificate, Medicaid card or school record) and proof of residency in /seven-loaves-food-pantry zip codes served (such as a utility bill). One person may obtain food for the entire family once documentation is provided on other (469) 385-1813 family members. The pantry hours are Thursdays from 4-6:00 PM 1401 Mira Vista Blvd, Plano, TX 75093 and Saturday mornings from 9 – 11:00 AM.