Community Resource Referrals
*denotes a for-profit institution
- Individual & Family Counseling
- Multilingual/Multicultural Services
- Play Therapy
- Drug Treatment & Support
- Drug Testing
- Eating Disorders
- ADHD/Mental Health Evaluations
- Pregnancy
- Psychiatric Assessment/Evaluation
- Crisis Hotlines
- Support Groups
- Shelters
- Clothing & Food
- Alternative Education
- Legal Services
- Medical Clinics
Individual & Family Counseling
| name | website/phone number | location | description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BienStar Counseling |
214-682-7842 |
Dallas |
Counseling services available in Spanish. Accepts Medicaid and most major insurance. |
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CCD Counseling |
800-897-7068 |
Denton, Lewisville, Farmers Branch |
Offers free family counseling. Individual counseling offered, no insurance accepted. Substance abuse evaluations offered in Spanish. |
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Center for Integrative Counseling |
214-526-4525 |
Plano (Tollway and Plano Parkway) |
Counseling and psychological services. Serves children, adults, and families. Accepts most insurances and Medicaid. |
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Centro de mi Salud |
214-941-0798 |
Dallas (Oak Cliff, off S Hampton) |
Psychiatric and counseling services in English & Spanish. Accepts majors insurances and Medicaid. |
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Child & Family Guidance Center |
214-351-3490 |
Dallas (Harry Hines and Regal Row) |
Counseling, skills training, anger management classes, and divorce education classes at Harry Hines location. Services available in English & Spanish. Medicaid accepted, and sliding scale payment possible. |
|
Family Tree Counseling |
214-230-1234 or 888-837-0666 Ext. 8 para Español |
Farmers Branch & Lewisville locations |
Families may qualify for up to 6-10 free sessions if no current/open CPS case exists. Sliding scale payment may be available for those who qualify. Medicaid accepted. Available in Spanish. |
|
Green Oaks Medical City - Dallas |
972-770-0818 |
Dallas (Forest Lane and I75) |
Inpatient Program and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Weekly program. M, W, F 9-12. |
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Green Oaks Medical City - Plano |
Medical City Green Oaks Hospital - Plano Outpatient Clinic 972-985-1599 |
Plano, TX 75093 (Coit Rd and W 15th St) |
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) |
|
Jewish Family Services |
Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas 972-437-9950 |
Dallas (Dallas North Tollway and Arapaho) |
Counseling, emergency food, career and financial coaching (not only for those who identify as Jewish) |
|
Las Colinas Counseling |
972-910-8388 |
Irving (MacArthur and Kinwest) |
Individual, couples, and family counseling. Some insurance is accepted. No counselors available in Spanish. |
|
Metrocare Skillman |
Metrocare Skillman Family Mental Health Clinic & Pharmacy 214-221-5433 |
Dallas (Forest Lane and Plano Rd) |
Ages 3-18 counseling, groups for substance use. Available in Spanish. Medicaid and sliding scale payment accepted. |
|
Momentous Institute |
214-915-4700 |
Harry Hines and Northwest Highway |
Trauma-informed, culturally responsive, family based mental health services for young people. English and Spanish. Serves youth ages 0-15 and their families. Sliding scale payment. |
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The Oak Counseling & Psych Services |
The Oak Counseling and Psychiatric Services | Medical City Healthcare 972-770-1032 |
Dallas (Forest Lane and I-75) |
Psychiatric and Mental Health services. Provide individual, couples and family counseling. Accepts most insurance plans. |
|
Rapha Christian Counseling |
972-257-0449 |
Irving (Beltline & Gateway) |
Counseling and education for children, adolescents, and families, including play therapy and addiction counseling. No counselors available in Spanish, and no Medicaid accepted. Sliding scale payment upon request for those who qualify. Accepts most major insurances. Offers telehealth. |
|
Sigma Counseling |
972-820-6299 |
Carrollton (Josey & Country Club) |
Counseling, substance use treatment, probation programs, group counseling, and assessment/ evaluation. Medicaid accepted. One receptionist and one counselor speak Spanish. |
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Trauma Support Services |
972-709-4904 |
Dallas (635 and Greenville Ave) |
Offers individual counseling, group therapy, play therapy, and psychoeducational groups. Serves trauma survivors. |
Multilingual/Multicultural Services
| Name | Website/Phone Number | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bienstar Counseling |
214-682-7842 |
Dallas |
Counseling services available in Spanish. Accepts Medicaid and most major insurance. |
|
Centro de mi Salud |
214-941-0798 |
Dallas (Oak Cliff, off S Hampton) |
Psychiatric and counseling services available in Spanish. Accepts majors insurances and Medicaid. |
|
Compassionate Psychiatry |
https://www.compassionatepsychiatry.org/ 469-200-4093 |
Frisco, Allen, Plano, McKinney, and surrounding areas |
Counseling, medication management, psychiatric testing. Spanish providers available. |
|
Multicultural Recovery Center |
https://www.multiculturalrecoverycenter.com/ 214-609-3300 |
Irving, Mesquite, Fort Worth, Dallas |
Counseling and psychiatric care provided, counselors available in Spanish |
|
Tran Nguyen, MS, LMFT |
214-935-3821 |
Addison |
Vietnamese. Works on a sliding scale. Specializes in acculturation stress |
Play Therapy
Play therapy is intended to use children’s natural form of expression to help them prevent or resolve difficulties.
| Name | Website/Phone Number | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Center for Play Therapy UNT |
940-565-3864 |
Denton (Welch and Prairie) |
Individual & group play therapy, activity therapy, sandtray, & parent training and consultations. Counseling is typically provided by supervised graduate students. Available in Spanish. Sliding scale payment accepted. No Medicaid accepted. |
|
The Counseling Institute of Irving |
972-550-8369 |
(MacArthur and Walnut Hill) |
Individual counseling for children, teens, and adults, as well as play therapy, assessment, and reports. No Spanish speaking counselors available.In-network with most insurances. Medicaid not accepted. Sliding scale for those who qualify. |
|
Paws for Reflection Ranch |
www.pawsforreflectionranch.org
972-775-8966 |
Midlothian (Montgomery and Joe Wilson) |
Play therapy for children ages 3-8. Animal- assisted therapy and equine therapy available. Sliding scale payment is possible. No Spanish speaking counselors available. Medicaid not accepted. |
|
SMU Center for Family Counseling |
972-473-3456 |
Plano (Tennyson and Democracy) |
Talk and activity-based counseling for adolescents, play therapy for children as young as age two, family counseling, & parent education. Counseling is typically provided by supervised graduate students. Available in Spanish. Sliding scale payment accepted. Medicaid not accepted. |
Drug Treatment & Support
Treatment and support types vary according to individual needs.
| Name | Website/Phone Number | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Al-Anon Carrollton |
214-363-0461or Para Español 214-941-6559 |
Carrollton (Beltline and 35) |
Peer-led support group for families and friends of people who abuse alcohol. Not a counseling service. Evening and weekend meetings. |
|
Alcoholics Anonymous, Carrollton |
972-242-5267 or Intergroup number 214-887-6699 |
Carrollton (Beltline and 35) |
Peer-led support group for people who struggle with alcohol use. Not a counseling service. Meetings M-F and weekends. |
|
Alcoholics Anonymous - Español |
www.aadallasgroup.com/p/reuniones.html 214-905-0770 |
(Walnut Hill and 35) |
Peer-led support group in Spanish for people who struggle with alcohol use. Not a counseling service. Meetings M-F and weekends. |
|
Children’s Health: Teen Recovery Program |
214-456-7200 |
Dallas (35E and Mockingbird) |
Serves ages 13-17. Out-patient program |
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CODA (Codependency) |
888-444-2359 (English) 888-444-2379 (Spanish) |
Carrollton (Josey and Peters Colony) |
In person and online meetings |
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Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital |
Children & Adolescent Services | Dallas Behavioral 972-982-0897 |
Desoto (I-20 and 67) |
Inpatient and Outpatient services Serves ages 5-17 |
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Excel Center Lewisville |
972-906-5522 |
Lewisville (W. Main St. & N. Valley Pkwy.) |
Treatment for underlying or co-occurring mental health issues/diagnosis may address substance use concerns. Mental health services for adolescents ages 12-18. Some Medicaid plans accepted. No sliding scale or services in Spanish. |
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Grace Counseling |
844-564-0712 |
Fort Worth and Lewisville |
Outpatient mental health and substance use treatment program. Offers drug testing. Spanish speaking counselor |
|
Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse – Substance Abuse Helpline |
Emergency Services - Community Council of Greater Dallas 214-522-8600 |
Based in Dallas |
Emergency resource assistance and assistance getting help enrolling in health care insurance |
|
Hickory Trail Hospital |
972-298-7323 |
DeSoto (I-20 and N. Hampton Rd.) |
Chemical Dependency Program, Medicaid accepted. On-site treatment for many mental health conditions. Spanish bilingual translator line available. Spanish speaking staff at times. |
|
Imagine Programs |
214-385-4264 |
Plano (Avenue K and E. Park Blvd.) |
Assessment, intensive outpatient counseling, and music/art therapy for adolescents with chemical dependency. Medicaid accepted and sliding scale payment available. Spanish speakers available. |
|
Lighthouse Recovery Texas |
214-390-9378 |
Dallas (635 and Dallas North Tollway) |
Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), extended care and sober living |
|
Metrocare Westside Family Center |
214-331-0107 |
S. Dallas (I-30 and N. Westmoreland Rd.) |
Multiple services for substance use and prevention. Medicaid accepted, and Metrocare plan available based on income. Spanish speakers available. |
|
Millwood Hospital |
Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment | MillwoodHospital.com 817-859-7074 |
Arlington |
Inpatient and Outpatient services for substance use. Offers mental health assessment 24/7 |
|
Narcotics Anonymous, CFB Group |
Carrollton Farmer Branch Group | Narcotics.com 1-888-NA-WORKS; Spanish 1-888-600-6229 |
Farmers Branch (Valley View & 35) English |
Peer-led support group for people who abuse narcotics. Not a counseling service. Call for meeting times. |
|
Nueva Vida (Al-Anon en español) |
214-392-9378 |
Dallas (Merrell and Monroe, off Harry Hines) |
Peer-led support group in Spanish for families and friends of people who struggle with alcohol use. Not a counseling service. Call for meeting times. |
|
Phoenix House |
1-844-PH-TEXAS |
Dallas (Harry Hines and Dallas North Tollway) |
Serves ages 13-18 who struggle with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Most major insurance accepted. |
|
Recovery Resource Council |
817-332-6329 |
Fort Worth |
Addiction treatment including outreach, screening, information, and referral services. Outpatient services provided virtually or on site. Services offered free of charge. |
|
Reflections Lifestyle Center |
https://reflectionslifestyle.com 469-777-4688 |
The Colony and Plano |
Offers partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient program for ages 11-18. Treats mental health and substance use disorders. |
|
Seay Behavioral Health Hospital |
Texas Health Seay Behavioral Health Plano 682-549-7934 |
Plano (Dallas N. Tollway & Parker) |
Ages 12-17 day program and outpatient services for substance abuse. Medicare and Medicaid accepted. Spanish available through translator line only. |
|
Shoreline Treatment Center |
361-528-3356 |
Taft (Near Corpus Christi) |
Closed (locked) residential chemical dependency treatment facility. Serves ages 13-17. Some forms of Medicaid and CHIPS accepted. Spanish available. |
|
Sigma Counseling |
972-820-6299 |
Carrollton (Josey and Country Club) |
Counseling, substance use treatment, probation programs, & assessment/evaluation offered. Medicaid accepted. Spanish counselors may be available. |
|
Sundown Ranch |
903-479-3933 |
Canton (I-20 and Highway 19) |
Serves adolescents ages 12-17 with chemical dependency and co-occurring mental health disorders. No Medicaid or sliding scale accepted. Some Spanish speaking staff. |
|
Waterford Counseling |
866-439-0355 |
Flower Mound and Richardson |
Marijuana Intervention classes for adolescents and their parents, Mondays 5-6pm. Can pay by the class. Free assessment and drug screening. Day program and outpatient services available and accepts major insurances and Medicaid. |
|
Youth 180 |
214-942-5166 |
Dallas (Tyler St. & Sunset Ave.) |
Free 8-10 week educational program for K-12th graders that focuses on coping, decision making, and problem solving skills associated with substance use. Free 11 week strengthening families program that focuses on bonding, setting clear boundaries, and monitoring emotional wellbeing. |
Drug Testing
| name | Website/Phone Number | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fastest Labs of Addison |
Testing Lab in Addison | FastestLabs® 972-635-4264 |
Addison |
Open M-F 9am-5pm; closed Sat & Sun. Discount for CFBISD students with school ID. 17 panel urine drug screen for $45 with results available instantly. Drug testing coaches are available to speak with parents about the different drug tests available. |
Eating Disorders
Treatment and support types vary according to individual needs.
| Name | Website/Phone Number | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Children’s Health Medical Center Plano |
214-456-8899 |
Plano (Preston and Hedgcoxe) |
Inpatient and outpatient counseling and education programs, as well as medical care. Medicaid accepted. Spanish speakers available. |
|
The Eating Recovery Center Dallas/Plano |
1-866-601-6647 |
Plano |
Inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential treatment for eating disorders. Various insurances accepted. Medicaid not accepted. |
|
NEDA |
Nation wide |
Information regarding eating disorder support services. |
|
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Overeaters Anonymous |
Farmers Branch, Lewisville, Dallas, Plano |
Download list for phone numbers, sites, and meeting times. Peer-led support group for people with compulsive eating. Not a counseling service. |
ADHD/Mental Health Evaluations
Many pediatricians and family physicians perform ADHD/Mental Health evaluation. These centers also provide evaluation.
| Name | Website/Phone Number | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Beckloff Pediatric Behavioral Center |
972-250-1700 |
North Dallas (Preston and Campbell) |
ADHD assessment, coaching, counseling, and skills groups. Medicaid not accepted. One Spanish- speaking therapist. Sliding scale considered for counseling, but not for testing. |
|
Dallas Behavioral Health |
972-982-0897 |
Desoto |
Evaluation services, adolescent inpatient psychiatric program, partial hospitalization program, and intensive outpatient program |
|
Denton MHMR |
www.dentonmhmr.org/services/crisis-services 940-381-5000 |
Denton County |
Psychiatric evaluations and case management to adolescents with mental health disorders |
|
Hickory Trail |
972-298-7323 |
Desoto |
Psychiatric evaluations, adolescent day program, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient program, and chemical dependency program. |
|
Lakeside Life Center |
972-221-1741 |
Carrollton |
Psychiatric evaluation and treatment for Depression, Anxiety, and addictive disorders |
|
Mesa Springs |
817-405-6195 |
Arlington |
Psychiatric evaluations, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient program |
|
Metrocare Skillman Family Mental Health Clinic & Pharmacy |
Metrocare Skillman Family Mental Health Clinic & Pharmacy
214-221-5433 |
Dallas (Skillman and Plano Rd) |
Provides.evaluations, case management, and counseling. Medicaid accepted, and Metrocare plan available based on income. Spanish speakers available. |
|
Metrocare Westside Family Center |
214-331-0107 |
S. Dallas (I-30 and N. Westmoreland Rd.) |
Services for early childhood mental health and disabilities. Medicaid accepted, and Metrocare plan available based on income. Spanish speakers available |
|
Millwood Hospital |
817-765-6007 |
Arlington |
Psychiatric evaluations, inpatient and outpatient programs for behavioral health disorders |
|
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital |
972-370-5518 |
Dallas and Arlington |
Psychiatric evaluations and inpatient psychiatric programs for adolescents |
|
UBH Denton |
940-320-8100 |
Denton |
Offers psychiatric evaluations, adolescent inpatient programs, and outpatient programs |
Pregnancy
| name | website/Phone Number | Location | description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HRSA National Maternal & Child Health |
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline | MCHB 1-833-852-6262 |
Nation wide |
Free resources and 24/7 hotline for pregnant and new moms. |
|
Loreto House |
940-380-8191 |
Denton or Flower Mound |
Pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, parenting classes, resources for diapers and clothing |
Psychiatric Assessment/Evaluation
If an individual is in danger of hurting himself/ herself or others, hospitals may require the individual to remain at the facility for further evaluation and/or treatment. Facilities may have procedures in place during assessment or intake, such as securing phones and personal items.
| Name | Website/Phone Number | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Carrollton Regional Medical Center |
Carrollton Regional Medical Center 972-492-1010 |
Carrollton (Josey and Cheyenne) |
For assessment, go to the emergency room. Staff will call the behavioral health mobile crisis team who will provide assessment. Staff may provide referrals to treatment facilities. Medicaid accepted. Translator line available. |
|
Children’s Health Hospital Dallas |
214-456-8899 |
Dallas (I-35 and Medical District Drive) |
For immediate assessment, go to the emergency room. No Inpatient services. Staff may provide referrals to treatment facilities. Some Medicaid plans accepted. No sliding scale. Spanish staff/interpreters available. |
|
Hickory Trail Hospital |
972-298-7323 |
DeSoto (I-20 and N. Hampton Rd.) |
Assessment available 24/7 free of charge. Medicaid accepted. On-site treatment for many mental health conditions. Spanish translator line available and Spanish staff at times. |
|
Metrocare Skillman Family Mental Health Clinic & Pharmacy |
Metrocare Skillman Family Mental Health Clinic & Pharmacy
214-221-5433 |
Dallas (Forest Lane and Plano Rd) |
Multiple services for mental health and disabilities.Evaluations, case management, counseling. Medicaid accepted, and Metrocare plan available based on income. Spanish speakers available. |
|
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital |
972-981-8008 |
Plano (Dallas N. Tollway & Parker Rd.) |
For immediate evaluation, go to the emergency room. Staff may provide referrals to treatment facilities,Some forms of Medicaid accepted. |
Crisis Hotlines
Phone numbers for crisis assistance and connections/referrals to resources.
| Name | Website/Phone Number | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
211 Texas |
Call 211 |
Statewide in Texas |
24/7 Help with basic needs like food, housing, child care, or emergency services. |
|
ADAPT USA Mobile Crisis- Texas |
866-260-8000 Hotline answered 24/7 |
|
Aimed at helping individuals resolve immediate mental health crises, it offers telephone and face- to-face services and connections to resources. Spanish speakers available. |
|
Crisis Text Line |
Text HOME to 741741 |
Nation wide |
Free 24/7 support from a Crisis Counselor via text message |
|
Dallas Area Rape and Crisis Center |
Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center 972-641-7273 |
Dallas County |
Offers medical advocacy, legal advocacy, case management, individual, and group counseling to people affected by sexual violence free of charge. |
|
Denton County Mobile Crisis |
https://www.dentonmhmr.org/services/crisis-services 1-800-762-0157 Hotline answered 24/7 |
Denton County |
Aimed at helping individuals resolve immediate mental health crises. It offers telephone and face-to-face services and connections to resources. |
|
Friends of the Family |
940-382-7273 hotline answered 24/7 |
Denton |
Offers support and advocacy to people affected by rape, sexual abuse, and/or domestic violence. May be able to provide legal referrals and shelter. Spanish speakers available. |
|
National Domestic Violence Hotline |
800-799-SAFE (7233) Text START to 88788 |
Nation wide |
24/7 hotline for survivors of domestic violence, concerned friends/family members, or abusive partners seeking change |
|
National Human Trafficking Resource Center |
www.humantraffickinghHotline.org 888-373-7888 Text 233733 |
Nation wide |
24/7 hotline for survivors of human trafficking or concerned friends/family |
|
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline |
1-800-273-TALK or 988 Available 24/7 |
Nation wide |
Connect to a trained counselor at a crisis center. “Call if you feel you are in crisis whether or not you are thinking of killing yourself.” |
|
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network |
800-656-HOPE (4673) |
Nation wide |
Free 24/7 support hotline for survivors of sexual assault |
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Substance Abuse/Mental Health National Helpline |
www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline 800-662-HELP (4357) |
Nation wide |
24/7 hotline for treatment referral and information services for individuals or families facing mental and/or substance use disorders |
|
Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas
|
214-828-1000 Text CONNECT to 741741 |
North Texas |
24/7 Suicide and Crisis hotline |
|
Trevor Lifeline |
Call/Text 24/7 Text ‘START’ to 678-678 |
Nation wide |
Crisis support for LGBTQ youth. |
|
Turning Point Rape Crisis |
1-800-886-7273 all hours, every day |
Plano and Dallas |
Offers immediate support and connections to law enforcement and medical personnel to people affected by sexual violence directly or indirectly. Language interpretation available upon request. |
Support Groups
Some support groups may be peer-led, whereas others may be programs offered by professionals.
| name | website/Phone Number | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Carson’s Village |
https://carsonsvillage.org/resource/how-to-cope-dfw/
|
Nation wide |
Full resource list for grief support groups |
|
Grief and Loss Center- Sam’s Place |
Grief and Loss Center of North Texas
214-452-3105 |
Dallas (Abrams and E. Mockingbird) |
Provides an opportunity for grieving children and teens to meet with peers. Groups and individual counseling for loss of loved one, including parental deportation or incarceration. Meet in age-appropriate groups with trained facilitators. Services are free of charge. Spanish and sign language available. |
|
Grief Works |
www.christian-works.org/works/grief-works
972-960-9981 |
Dallas (Dallas Parkway and Harvest Hill) |
Free program for children ages 5-18 who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Sliding scale payment available for counseling. Call to ask about services in Spanish. |
|
Journey of Hope |
972-964-1600 |
Plano |
Peer grief support for ages 4-18 |
|
M.E.N.D. |
In- person and virtual |
Support groups for grief |
|
|
Postpartum Support International |
PSI Online Support Meetings | Postpartum Support International (PSI)
1-800-944-4773
|
Virtual |
Online support groups for pregnant, parenting, and those grieving infant loss |
|
Sage Counseling |
https://www.sagecounseling-hope.com/
972-696-9207 |
Plano |
Free Motherless Daughters support group |
|
Single & Parenting |
800-395-5755 |
Nation wide |
Seminars and support groups for single parents |
|
Youth First |
www.myresourcecenter.org/what-we- do/community/youth-first
214-521-5124 |
Dallas (Dallas N. Tollway and Harry Hines) |
LGBTQ-focused youth program free of charge that addresses the challenges youth face with family and peers. Social clubs, support groups, event nights, and programs for youth; parent support groups. Some Spanish speaking volunteers on some nights. |
Shelters
| Name | Website/Phone Number | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
City House Youth Shelter |
972-424-4626 |
Plano |
24/7 housing and care in Plano for children ages newborn to 17 who have been through abuse, neglect, abandonment, or who have been removed from home by CPS or are awaiting foster placement. Siblings can stay together. Provides food, clothing, medical and dental care, counseling, and education. Programming available to assist runaway and homeless youth. Eight free family counseling sessions may be available to families, regardless of whether they are involved in shelter services, in order to try to prevent runaway and homeless situations. Transitional living program for ages 18-21. No Spanish speakers available. |
|
Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center |
Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County 972-633-6600 |
Collin County |
Responds to the needs of families and victims of crime, including domestic violence services. For families in Collin Co. |
|
Dallas County Children’s Advocacy Center |
214-818-2600 |
Dallas County |
Responds to the needs of families and victims of crime, including domestic violence services. For families in or victims of crimes which occurred in Dallas Co. |
|
Denton Co. Children’s Advocacy |
972-317-2818 |
Denton County |
Responds to the needs of families and victims of crime, including domestic violence services. For families in or victims of crimes which occurred in Denton Co. |
|
Denton Co. Friends of the Family |
940-382-7273 (24/7 call and text) |
Denton |
Responds to the needs of families and victims of crime, including domestic violence and sexual abuse.Mayb be able to provide emergency shelter on a case by case bases. For families in or victims of crimes which occurred in Denton Co. |
|
Elevate |
Elevate North Texas 214-556-5915 |
Carrollton |
Services for homeless youth |
|
The Family Place |
214-941-1991 Hotline answered 24/7 |
Dallas |
Dallas emergency shelter, transitional housing, crisis counseling and play therapy, childcare with programming for traumatized children, legal aid, incest recovery program, and on-site K-2 school. Supervised child visitation/monitored exchange and batterer intervention and prevention programs may be subject to fees. Spanish speakers available. |
|
Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support |
214-946-4357 Hotline 24/7 |
Dallas |
Dallas emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling center, case management, legal services, parenting classes, and domestic violence education. Spanish speakers available. |
|
Hope’s Door |
972-276-0057 (Hotline 24/7) |
Plano |
Services provided to victims of domestic and sexual violence: Emergency shelter, counseling, legal, education. Services in Spanish. |
|
Irving Family Advocacy Center |
www.cityofirving.org/984/Family-Advocacy-Center 972-721-6560 |
Irving (O’Connor and Irving Blvd.) |
Responds to the needs of families and victims of crime, including domestic violence services. For families in Irving or victims of crimes which occurred in Irving. Bilingual available. |
|
Mosaic Family Services |
214-821-5393; or 214-823-4434 crisis line |
Dallas (N. Central Expressway at N. Fitzhugh) |
24/7 Counseling, shelter, advocacy, and legal representation for refugees, asylees, and international survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Case management for asylees to get health benefits. Life skills classes and youth substance abuse program available. Services available in several languages. |
|
Promise House |
214-941-8578 Hotline answered 24/7 |
Dallas |
Dallas emergency shelter, transitional living, pregnant and parenting teen services, crisis intervention, and individual, group, and family counseling for runaway and at-risk youth. Spanish services available. |
|
Traffick 911 |
817-575-9923 (Hotline answered 24/7) |
North Texas |
Advocates help provide emergency shelter, safety plans, and counseling services for child victims of sex trafficking. |
Clothing & Food
| Name | Website/Phone Number | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Christian Community Action |
972-221-1224 |
Lewisville (I-35 and Mill St) |
Food pantry/ emergency financial assistance |
|
Family Promise of Irving |
972-313-1500 |
Irving (McArthur and Irving Blvd) |
Provides prevention services for homelessness |
|
Friendship House |
972-512-3838 |
Carrollton off Josey |
Food and financial assistance |
|
Homeless Coalition of Dallas |
972-685-6277 |
Dallas |
Clothing and food assistance for homeless |
|
Irving Cares |
972-721-9181 |
Irving |
Provides help with food, rent, utilities, prescriptions, education, referrals and job-seeking for Irving residents |
|
Jewish Family Services |
Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas
972-437-9950 |
Dallas |
Counseling, emergency food, career and financial coaching (not only for those who identify as Jewish) |
|
Metrocrest |
972-446-2100 |
Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Dallas, and CFB students/families |
Emergency financial assistance, food pantry, holiday toys and food, and financial coaching |
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Salvation Army - Emergency Family Services |
The Salvation Army of North Texas
214-424-7050 |
North Texas |
Provides up to one month housing/utility payment and 3 day family food bag |
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Salvation Army - Irving |
Irving - The Salvation Army of North Texas
972-438-6553 |
Irving |
Provides food pantry and clothing
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Lasagna Love |
https://lasagnalove.org/request/
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Nation wide |
Will provide a free dinner (lasagna) to a family per month. Delivered to the home |
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Interfaith Family Services |
214.827.7220 |
Dallas (Henderson and Greenville Ave) |
Can help with housing, rent assistance, and job training |
Alternative Education
| Name | Website/Phone Number | Location | Description |
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Job Corps |
800-733-5627 |
Nation wide |
Free, residential career training and education program for low-income adults ages 16-24. |
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Texas CAN Academy |
972-243-2178 |
Carrollton/Farmers-Branch |
Education services for individuals who have dropped out of school ages 14-21. |
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Winfree Academy |
214-222-2200 |
Lewisville |
Tuition free, public school serving learners ages 14-26. |
Legal Services
| Name | Website/Phone Number | Location | Description |
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Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program |
Clinics - Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
214-243-2236 |
Dallas |
Can apply for non-criminal legal help |
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Legal Aid of Northwest Texas Dallas |
214-748-1234 |
North Texas |
Can apply for legal aid |
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SMU Law Clinics |
214-768-2562 |
Dallas |
Student attorneys supervised by SMU staff provide clinics in multiple areas |
Medical Clinics
| Name | Website/Phone Number | Location | Description |
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Children’s Health |
214-456-7000 |
Dallas |
Medical hospital for children up to age 18 |
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Dallas County Health Services |
Dallas County Health and Human Services
214-819-2000 |
Dallas County |
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Denton County Health Services |
Clinical Services | Denton County, TX
940-349-2900 |
Denton County |
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Loreto House |
940-380-8191 |
Denton and Flower Mound |
Pregnancy testing, STD testing, breast and cervical cancer screening, and health coaching |
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Pedi Place |
972-436-7962 |
Lewisville |
Medical and preventative care for children. |
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Planned Parenthood |
972-991-1424 |
Addison |
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Primary Care Clinic |
972-221-6005 |
Lewisville |
Provides primary and rheumatology care at an affordable cost to uninsured or underinsured who are 13 years and older. |
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Vivian Field Youth & Family Health Center |
Vivian Field Youth & Family Health Center
214-266-2305 |
Farmers Branch |
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Woven Health Clinic |
Farmers-Branch 972-484-8444 Carrollton 469-574-2022 |
Carrollton and Farmers Branch |
Low cost medical care and services. |