Cedar Valley College: A premier college transforming lives and communities.

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2 Cedar Valley College Mission Statement The mission of Cedar Valley College is to provide exemplary teaching and learning experiences that prepares students for success in a dynamic world while strengthening communities. Vision Cedar Valley College: A premier college transforming lives and communities. About this guide The following information has been compiled to help our students find local resources to improve their quality of life and enhance their college experience. The information provided does not constitute an endorsement. 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Subject Page Child Care Services 4 5 Counseling 6 7 Disability Services 8 Domestic Violence 9 Drug and Alcohol Recovery 10 Employment Services Food/Clothing/Utilities 12 Homeless Shelters Housing Services 16 Medical Services 17 Mental Health Suicide Prevention 19 Transportation 20 Veteran s Affairs Other Helpful Resources 22 To view this resource guide online go to: /StuResourceGuide.pdf 3

4 Child Care Services Child Care Group Through the use of state, federal, and local funds the Child Care Group is able to provide financial assistance to pay for child care and support families in their quest for self sufficiency N. Stemmons Fwy Suites 500 & 600 South Tower Dallas, TX (214) The Salvation Army s After School Programs The Salvation Army's community centers in the DFW Metroplex provide a variety of educational and recreational activities for kids to participate in each weekday afternoon. The Salvation Army After School Program allows for children between the ages of 5 and 14 years old. text dynamicarrays/efabb5d4a1dbcde b20076f9ae?opendocument Various Locations including: 1617 W. Jefferson Dallas, Texas, Oak Cliff Farley Street Waxahachie, Texas

5 Cedar Ridge Preschool 419 N Cedar Ridge Dr. Duncanville, TX Silvia Aapan (fax) 15% Discount Proof of CVC enrollment Student ID required Duncanville Learning Center 624 N Mail Street Duncanville, TX Dr. Charles Etta Williams :30AM 6:30PM Infants (up to 10% discount) 2 4 year old (up to 15% discount) Proof of CVC enrollment Student ID required Oak Tree Academy 110 Kenya St. Cedar Hill, TX Ami Brady or Carol Zimmerman AM 6PM Discounts are offered on a case by case basis Proof of CVC enrollment Student ID required 5

6 Counseling Cedar Valley College Counseling Services The Cedar Valley College Counseling Services Department provides guidance and resources to students as they manage challenges in life that affect academic progress N. Dallas Avenue Lancaster, Texas L Building (972) Lancaster Outreach Counseling Center (LOC) The Counseling Center offers an atmosphere of trust and caring to assist you with life s struggles. LOC is affiliate with the United Way Randlette St. Lancaster, Texas (972) o c.org Innovative Centered Counseling Find Purpose Beyond the Pain ICC offers purpose driven and Cognitive Behavioral therapy that is guaranteed to produce a life changing experience Santa Fe Suite #3 Duncanville, Texas (972) or (469) info@iccounselingtoday.com 6

7 University of North Texas at Dallas The Counseling Center provides confidential, professional, short term counseling to currently enrolled students. A counselor is always on call to assist with crisis situations that requires immediate attention during daytime hours of operations University Hill Blvd. Dallas, Texas (972) or (fee based on sliding scale) affairs/wellness services/counseling andstudent wellness Amino Education and Counseling Bilingual Services (English and Spanish) 990 N. Cooper Arlington, TX (817)

8 Disability Services Cedar Valley College Disability Services Office (DSO) Coordinates services and academic adjustments for Cedar Valley College (CVC) students with disabilities. This is done to ensure equal access to facilities, programs, services and resources of the college North Dallas Avenue Lancaster, Texas L 108 (972) cvcdso@dcccd.edu Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services DARS DARS administers programs that ensure Texas is a state where people with disabilities, and children who have developmental delays, enjoy the same opportunities as other Texans to live independent and productive lives. DARS has four divisions, each with its own programs: Rehabilitation Services Blind Services Early Childhood intervention Services Disability Determination Services DARS administers programs that help Texans with disabilities find jobs through vocational rehabilitation, ensure that Texans with disabilities live independently in their communities DARS.inquires@dars.state.tx.us 8

9 Domestic Violence Getting Help and Support National Domestic Violence Hotline HOTLINE: SAFE (7233) or Mosaic Family Services 24 Hour Line: N. Central Exp. Ste 530 Dallas, TX Brighter Tomorrows Grand Prairie, TX 24 Hour: Genesis Women s Shelter and Support 24hr hotline: Counseling: Lemmon Ave. Ste. 201 Dallas, TX New Beginnings 24 Hour Line: Main: North Tenth St. Garland, TX 9

10 Drug and Alcohol Rehab Putting an end to the cycle of addiction (All calls are strictly confidential) Transitions Recovery The Drug and Alcohol Rehab that works for you Transitions Recovery is a recovery plan that assists their customers with drug and alcohol addictions recovery. HELP: Salvation Army of Dallas, Texas Substance Abuse Services Salvation Army Carr P. Collins Social Services Center 5302 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, Texas ext.7027 Employment Services Cedar Valley College Career Services The Career Services Office provides opportunities to learn job search skills including: establishing employment contacts; completing job applications; preparing a resume and cover letter; and interviewing for a job. Further, career assessments and computerized career guidance programs are available to assist you with choosing a college major and making career decisions. Job listing services are also provided in the Career Center 3030 N. Dallas Avenue D Building Rooms D101 and D102 (972) or (972)

11 Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas (associated with the Texas Workforce Commission) Workforce Solutions offers a number of programs to help Dallas County residents find and retain work, including job training, job search assistance, transportation and child care services Martin Luther King Blvd. Dallas, TX (214) M F 8:00am to 5:00pm 2707 Stemmons Fwy, Suite 150 Dallas, TX (214) M F 8:00am to 5:00pm 7330 S. Westmoreland, Suite 200 Dallas, TX (972) M F 8:00am to 5:00pm Texas Workforce Commission The Texas Workforce Commission provides resources, tips and tools to build a stronger workforce in Texas. 801 S. State Highway 161, Suite 500 Grand Prairie, TX (972) M F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 11

12 Food/Clothing/Utilities Lancaster Outreach Center (LOC) Lancaster Outreach offers an atmosphere of trust and caring to assist with life s struggles Randlette Street Lancaster, Texas (972) o c.org. North Texas Food Bank The North Texas Food Bank is a certified member of Feeding America Food Bank Network. They solicit food and grocery products from national suppliers for distribution through 200 certified Food Banks nationally. Cockrell Hill Bank 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Road Dallas, Texas (214) M F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SOW Ministries 3100 Ames Road Lancaster, Texas (800) dldiggles@gmail.com Texas Health and Human Services Commission Information, referrals and other services including assistance in completing the Food Stamps application W Ledbetter Ste 400 Dallas,TX (214) help.com/?gclid=couq2zzr5lacfy9etgodgfut9g help.com/state/tx 12

13 Homeless Services In partnership with other agencies, the following organizations offer assistance to families in need of shelter. Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance 2816 Swiss Avenue, Dallas Texas (972) Interfaith Housing Coalition, Inc. Sherri Ansley, Interim CEO PO Box Dallas, TX (214) ext Austin Street Shelter 2929 Hickory St. Dallas, TX (214) Dallas Life Foundation 1100 Cadiz Dallas, TX (214) Annette G. Strauss Family Gateway Center (Family Shelter) 711 South St. Paul Street Dallas, TX (214) ext The Family Place Offers shelter and other services to victims of domestic violence 13

14 PO Box 7999 Dallas, TX hour Crisis Hotline (214) services Genesis Women's Shelter Genesis Women's Shelter provides emergency shelter, safety and counseling for women victims of domestic violence and their children. All of the services at Genesis Women's Shelter's are confidential and free Lemmon Ave, Ste 201 Dallas, TX (214) The Salvation Army The Salvation Army s family service programs help families and needy individuals with emergency food, housing, utility assistance and other temporary needs Harry Hines Blvd. (214) dynamicarrays/acebe360e86e201a c006fe670?opendocument&charset=utf 8 Union Gospel Mission Calvert Place Union Gospel Mission offers counseling, life skill classes, job training and transitional housing Irving Blvd Dallas, TX (214) Union Gospel Mission Center of Hope Center of Hope is a shelter for women and their children Cass Street Dallas, TX (214)

15 Promise House Promise House embraces homeless, runaway and at risk teens, giving them needed support, encouragement and hope to live a better life. 224 W. Page Ave. Dallas, TX HOUR Hotline: The Bridge Dallas The Bridge provides solutions for homelessness by developing, coordinating, and/or delivering shelter, homeless recovery, and housing services Corsicana St. Dallas, TX (214) Safe Haven Homes A homeless shelter that help others help themselves. Safe Haven is an organization that provides free meals, hygiene products and housing for the less fortunate E. Illinois Ave. Dallas, TX (972) Lancaster Outreach Center (LOC) Assistance with life s struggles 1120 Randlette Street Lancaster, Texas (972) o c.org 15

16 Housing Services In partnership with other agencies, the following agency and organizations offer assistance to families in need of permanent housing. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Bob W. Cook, Dallas Field Office Director A. Maceo Federal Office Building 525 Griffin St., Suite 860 Dallas, TX (214) Housing Crisis Center HCC has grown to provide not only pro bono legal services for our neighbors in Dallas County, but also short and long term transitional shelter as well as permanent supportive housing and emergency financial assistance. HCC is truly about homeless prevention and re housing those who are currently experiencing homelessness Junius St. Dallas, TX (214) Mon. & Tue. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wed. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thurs. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Section 8 Housing This program is managed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and local public housing agencies (PHA) Highland Hills Drive Dallas, Texas (214) info@dhahal.com assistance/section 8 program/ 16

17 Medical Services Chip/Children Medicaid 1111 W. Ledbetter, Suite 400 Dallas, Texas (214) (877) Dallas V A Medical Center 4500 S Lancaster Road Dallas, Texas (800) or (214) Martin Luther King Jr. Family Clinic, Inc B Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dallas, Texas (214) x155 Methodist Charlton Medical Center 3500 Wheatland Road Dallas, Texas B (214) Parkland Memorial Hospital Bluitt Flowers Health Center 303 E. Overton Road Dallas, Texas (214) (214) Fax 17

18 Mental Health Services Hickory Trail Hospital Hickory Trails Hospital provides a safe and therapeutic environment for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults who are experiencing mental health and chemical dependency challenges such as major depression, Bipolar Disorder and etc Old Hickory Trail Desoto, Texas (972) Solutions Health and Rehabilitation Solutions Health and Rehabilitation counsels patients on the path toward both physical and mental. Therapists guide physical recovery from auto accidents or workplace accidents, helping patients recover and build the strength to return to form N Hampton Road Suite 410 Desoto, Texas (855) Daybreak Daybreak is a large Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) for individuals with developmental disabilities N. Dallas Avenue Lancaster, Texas (972)

19 Texas Health Resources Texas Health Resources offers a range of psychiatric services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Inpatient services include treatment for anxiety, depression, phobias, schizophrenia and panic disorders. Outpatient services include psychiatric evaluations, stress management, chemical dependency treatment, family therapy and individual or group psychotherapy Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, TX (214) Suicide Prevention Emergency Management Local Crisis Line TALK (8255) Immediate Crisis, dial 911 CONTACT From Breaking Point to Turning Point Crisis Help Line: (972) Teen Help Line: (972) En Espanol: (972) ADAPT of Texas ADAPT provides Emergency and Crisis Services through telephonic, mobile and clinical services with the goals being immediate crisis resolution, deflection from hospitalization, linkage with needed resources and maintenance of community placement. (877)

20 Transportation Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) The following link provides information on DART routes, fares, schedules, carpooling, can pooling and para transit services (left equipped van services for the disabled). DART Bus Route for Cedar Valley College ksched=&quicksched=&quicksched=&quicksched=553&quicksched=& quicksched= Veteran s Administration Cedar Valley College Veterans administration CVC Veterans provides educational benefits for Veterans, spouses and dependents, disability services, counseling for Veterans and their families, career services, resume writing, job inquiries, tutoring and referral services to the Veterans Resource Center located on Lancaster Road. Cedar Valley College 3030 N. Avenue Lancaster, Texas L Building Room Lancaster, Texas (972) (972) (Fax) Amccowin@dcccd.edu 20

21 These are a few of the many programs currently available to assist our transitioning military personnel and veterans find employment in these difficult times. South Central Regional Office 4500 S. Lancaster Rd. Building 69 Dallas, TX (214) or (877) M F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dallas Vet Center N. Central Expressway, Suite 213 Dallas, TX (214) or (877) tateid=tx&v=1 Veteran Affairs North Texas Health System Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 S. Lancaster Rd. Dallas, TX

22 OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES National Domestic Violence Hotline Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states Texas Is a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, is committed to helping Texas citizens connect with the services they need. Whether by phone or internet, our goal is to present accurate, well organized and easy to find information from over 60,000 state and local health and human services Dallas City Hall This site provides detailed information about the city of Dallas and resources available to its citizens. Dallas Police Department Offers detailed information about the Dallas Police Department and useful resources for the community. Social Security Administration Assists with getting or replacing Social Security Cards, applying for Retirement and Disability Benefits, Medicare, SSI and other services. Steps to becoming a student at Cedar Valley College ult.aspx 22