Denton County Community Services Directory

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1 Denton County Community Services Directory 2008 Edition United Way of Denton County, Inc. Information & Referral Helpline (940) Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday community@unitedwaydenton.org

2 Denton County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center Adolescent Substance Abuse Services Evening Appointment Available 2519 Scripture Street Denton, Texas E. Corporate Drive, Suite 150 Lewisville, TX Local 24 Hour Emergency Line Toll Free Crisis Line TTY Crisis Line

3 United Way of Denton County, Inc. All listings provided in this directory are for information only and their inclusion does not constitute endorsement. Every effort has been made to identify all governmental and not for profit agencies and organizations in Denton County, providing programs and services on a regular basis. Agencies wishing to be considered for inclusion should apply in writing to: Information & Referral Helpline 625 Dallas Dr., Suite 525 Denton, TX A special thank-you to our book sponsors: Denton County MHMR, Pinnacle Home Health and AlphaGraphics. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please contact us at ext. 100.

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5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Alphabetical Listing Categorical Index Resources Helpful Phone Numbers Police Departments Hotlines and Toll Free Numbers Support Groups Notes United Way of Denton County, Inc. Inclusion or exclusion of organizations from this directory indicates neither endorsement nor disapproval by the United Way of Denton County, Inc.

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7 ALPHABETICAL LISTING Advocacy and Pregnancy Center... 1 Advocate Alliance of Texas, LLC... 1 Alzheimer s Association Greater Dallas Chapter... 1 American Cancer Society-Denton County Chapter... 1 American Diabetes Association... 1 American Heart Association... 1 American Legion Senior Center... 1 American Pregnancy Association... 1 American Red Cross-Denton Branch... 1 Ann s Haven Hospice/VNA... 2 Ann Windle School for Young Children... 2 Arc of Denton County, The... 2 Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas... 2 Argyle Food Bank... 2 Asbury United Methodist Church... 2 Bereaved Parents of North Texas... 2 Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas... 2 Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Council... 2 Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County... 3 Camp Fire USA-First Texas Council... 3 Camp Summit... 3 Career Center-Denton County High School... 3 Caring Senior Service... 3 CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates of Denton County.. 4 CCD Family Counseling... 4 Cenikor Foundation... 4 Child and Family Guidance Center... 4 Child Care Services of North Central Texas (CCS)... 4 Child Study Center... 4 Children s Advocacy Center for Denton County... 4 Christian Community Action (CCA)... 4 Chrysalis Education Foundation... 5 City of Denton-Community Development Office... 5 City of Denton-Parks and Recreation Department... 5 Communities In Schools of North Texas... 5 Community Education for Denton County... 5 Community Services, Inc... 5 Consumer Credit Counseling Service of North Central Texas, Inc... 5 Cumberland Presbyterian Children s Home, Inc... 6 Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind... 6 Day Stay for Adults... 6 Denton Affordable Housing Corporation (DHAC)... 6 Denton Christian Preschool... 6 Denton City County Day School... 6 Denton Community Food Center, Inc... 6 Denton Community Network... 7 Denton County Federation of Families... 7 Denton County Friends of the Family... 7 Denton County Health Department... 7 Denton County Indigent Health Care... 7 Denton County Mental Health/ Mental Retardation Center (MHMR)... 7 Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA)... 7 Denton County Veterans Service Office... 8 Denton County WIC (Women, Infants and Children).8 Denton Freedom House... 8 Denton Home Health Care... 8 Denton Housing Authority... 8 Denton I.S.D.-Extended School Day Program... 9 Denton I.S.D. Regional Day School for the Deaf- Special Education Services... 9 Denton I.S.D. Special Education Services... 9 Denton I.S.D.-Teens Taking Responsibility in Parenting Success Program (TTRIPS)... 9 Denton Kiwanis Children s Clinic... 9 Denton Senior Center... 9 Denton State School... 9 Denton Treatment Services...10 Easter Seals of Greater Dallas...10 ESL/Adult Literacy Program...10 Evergreen at Lewisville...10 EyeCare America (Senior Eye Care Program)...10 Fairhaven Retirement Home...10 Family Care Services, Inc...10 Family Health Care, Inc...10 Family Resource Center of North Texas...11 Family Resource Center of North Texas-Resale Room.11 First Step Denton County Outreach Program...11 Foster Grandparent Project/Senior Companion Program-Denton State School...11 Fred Moore Day Nursery School...11 Friday s Kids- Denton Area Respite Program...11 Geri-Options Consultation and Care Management...12 Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas...12 Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse..12 Greater Lewisville Family YMCA...12 Habitat for Humanity of Denton County...12 Health Services of North Texas...13 Hearts for Homes...13 Helping People Help Themselves HOPE, Inc IASIS Learning Center Innovative Counseling Services Interfaith Ministries Keep Denton Beautiful/Keep Lewisville Beautiful Lake Cities Community Food Pantry Legal Aid of North West Texas Legal Hotline for Older Texans...15 Legal Line-Dallas Bar Association...15 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society...15 Leuty Avenue Apartments...15 Lewisville Senior Activity Center...15 Lions Club Little Elm Food Bank Little Elm Medical Clinic... 16

8 Living Water Ministry, Lifegate Church...15 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Meals-on-Wheels Metrocrest Social Services Mother s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Mother s Milk Bank of North Texas Muscular Dystrophy Association Nat. Multiple Sclerosis Society-Lone Star Chapter Nexus Recovery Center, Inc North Texas Youth Connection Northwest Christian Community Services Opening Doors Immigration Services Our Daily Bread Pastoral Counseling & Education Center PediPlace...19 People s Clinic of Denton, Inc...19 Physician Referral/Health Link...19 Pilot Point Goodfellows...19 Pilot Point Senior Center...19 Pinnacle Home Health...19 Planned Parenthood of Northeast Texas, Inc...19 Prazim Ministries...19 Primary Care Clinic of North Texas...19 Progress for Disabilities Services, Inc...20 Promising Partners, Inc...20 REACH of Denton...20 Reading & Radio Resource...20 Ready Start (ECI)...20 Riding Unlimited, Inc...20 Roanoke Food Pantry...21 Rosemont at Pecan Creek...21 R.S.V.P. (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program): Serving Denton County...21 Salvation Army, The...21 S.C.O.R.E (Service Corps of Retired Executives)...22 Shady Shores Apartments...22 Sharp Focus Center for Counseling, Education and Meditation...22 Shepherd s Storehouse, The...22 Singing Oaks Church of Christ...22 Social Security Administration...22 Solutions of North Texas...22 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc- Camp Sweeney...22 SPAN, Inc., (Services Program for Aging Needs)...23 SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center...23 State Bar of Texas, Lawyers Referral Service...23 StarCare Home Health...24 Street Outreach...24 Substance Abuse Resource Center...24 Sullivan Senior Center...24 Texas-Denton County Cooperative Extension...24 Texas Dept. of Assistance & Rehabilitation Services...24 Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services (CPS)...25 Texas Dept. of Health Services- Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)..25 Texas Health and Human Service Commission...25 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children...25 Texas Social Services...25 Texas Workforce Commission- North Central Texas Workforce...25 The Colony Senior Center...26 TWU-Counseling and Family Development Center...26 TWU-Dental Hygiene Clinic...26 TWU-Helping Hands...26 TWU-Speech and Hearing Center...26 United Cerebral Palsy of Greater DFW...26 United Way of Denton County, Inc...27 University Behavioral Health Denton...27 UNT-Child and Family Resource Clinic...27 UNT-Counseling and Human Development Center...27 UNT-Counseling and Testing Center...27 UNT-Neurotherapy Program...27 UNT-Psychology Clinic...27 UNT-Speech and Hearing Clinic...27 UNT-Student Support Services-Discovery...28 UNT-Talent Search...28 UNT-Upward Bound...28 UNT-Volunteer Center...28 VA North Texas Health Care System...28 Vehicle Access Network (V.A.N.)...28 Vision Ministries...28 Volunteer Connections...28 Volunteer Program of D.I.S.D...28 Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center...29 Youth & Family Counseling...29

9 CATEGORICAL INDEX ABUSE and NEGLECT/PROTECTIVE SERVICES CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates of Denton County... 4 Children s Advocacy Center for Denton County... 4 Denton County Friends of the Family... 7 MADD Denton County Chapter North Texas Youth Connection Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services (CPS)...25 BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICES Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind... 6 EyeCare America (Senior Eye Care Program)...10 Lions Club REACH of Denton Resource Center on Independent Living...20 Reading & Radio Resource...20 TX Dept. of Assistance and Rehabilitation Services- Division for the Blind...24 TX Dept. of Assistance and Rehabilitation Services- Dept. of Rehabilitation Services...24 CAMPS: RECREATIONAL Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Council... 2 Camp Fire USA-First Texas Council... 3 Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas...12 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...21 CAMPS: REHABILITATIVE Camp Summit... 3 Lions Club Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc- Camp Sweeney...22 CLINICS: HEALTH CARE Denton County Health Department... 7 Denton Kiwanis Children s Clinic... 9 Family Health Care, Inc...10 PediPlace...19 People s Clinic of Denton, Inc...19 Planned Parenthood of Northeast Texas, Inc...19 CLOTHING Christian Community Action (CCA)... 4 Family Resource Center of North Texas-Resale Room...11 Habitat for Humanity-Ruth s Room...12 Northwest Christian Community Services Pilot Point Goodfellows...19 Prazim Ministries...19 The Shepherd s Storehouse...22 Vision Ministries...28 COUNSELING: CRISIS Denton County Federation of Families... 7 Denton County Friends of the Family... 7 Denton County Mental Health/ Mental Retardation Center (MHMR)... 7 Promising Partners, Inc...20 Singing Oaks Church of Christ Benevolence Ministry...22 University Behavioral Health Denton...27 Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center...29 COUNSELING: INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY/MARITAL Bereaved Parents of North Texas... 2 CCD Family Counseling... 4 Child and Family Guidance Center... 4 Denton County Friends of the Family... 7 First Step Denton County Outreach Program...11 MADD-Denton County Chapter Pastoral Counseling & Education Center Sharp Focus Center for Counseling, Education and Meditation...22 Texas Social Services...25 TWU-Counseling and Family Development Center...26 UNT-Counseling and Human Development Center...27 UNT-Psychology Clinic...27 UNT-Student Support Services-Discovery...28 Youth & Family Counseling...29 COUNSELING: SPECIAL Advocate Alliance of Texas, LLC... 1 Alzheimer s Association of Greater Dallas Chapter... 1 American Cancer Society-Denton County Chapter... 1 American Pregnancy Association... 1 Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas... 2 Consumer Credit Counseling Service of North Central Texas, Inc... 5 Denton County Federation of Families... 7 Denton I.S.D.-Teens Taking Responsibility in Parenting Success Program (TTRIPS)... 9 First Step Denton County Outreach Program...11 Geri-Options Consultation and Care Management...12 Innovative Counseling Services S.C.O.R.E (Service Corps of Retired Executives)...22 VA North Texas Health Care System...28 DAY CARE: ADULTS Day Stay for Adults... 6 DAY CARE: INFANTS/CHILDREN Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County... 3 Denton Christian Preschool... 6 Denton City County Day School... 6 Denton I.S.D.-Extended School Day Program... 9 Fred Moore Day Nursery School...11

10 DAY CARE: SPECIAL SERVICES Child Care Services of North Central Texas (CCS)... 4 Denton I.S.D.-Extended School Day Program... 9 Friday s Kids- Denton Area Respite Program...11 DEAF/HEARING IMPAIRED Denton I.S.D. Regional Day School for the Deaf- Special Education Services... 9 Denton I.S.D. Special Education Services... 9 Easter Seals of Greater Dallas...10 REACH of Denton Resource Center on Independent Living...20 TWU-Speech and Hearing Clinic...26 UNT-Child and Family Resource Clinic...27 UNT-Speech and Hearing Center...27 TX Dept. of Assistance and Rehabilitation Services- Dept. of Rehabilitation Services...24 DENTAL Denton County Health Department... 7 Denton Kiwanis Children s Clinic... 9 TWU-Dental Hygiene Clinic...24 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: EVALUATION and TREATMENT Child Study Center... 4 Denton County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center (MHMR)... 7 Easter Seals of Greater Dallas...10 Helping People Help Themselves IASIS Learning Center Progress for Disabilities Services, Inc...20 Ready Start (ECI)...20 Riding Unlimited...20 SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center...23 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children...25 TWU-Speech and Hearing Clinic...26 United Cerebral Palsy of Greater DFW...26 UNT-Child and Family Resource Clinic...27 UNT-Speech and Hearing Center...27 DRUG and ALCOHOL PROGRAMS Advocate Alliance of Texas, LLC... 1 Cenikor Foundation... 4 Denton Treatment Services...10 Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse..12 Innovative Counseling Services MADD-Denton County Chapter Nexus Recovery Center, Inc Solutions of North Texas...22 Street Outreach...24 Substance Abuse Resource Center...24 VA North Texas Health Care System...28 EDUCATION: ADULT BASIC/ ENGLISH-AS-A-SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Community Education for Denton County... 5 ESL/Adult Literacy Program...10 EDUCATION: CHILDREN (SOCIALLY and ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED) Ann Windle School for Young Children... 2 Denton Christian Preschool... 6 EDUCATION: CHILDREN (SPECIAL NEEDS) Ann Windle School for Young Children... 2 Arc of Denton County, The... 2 Denton State School... 9 Ready Start (ECI)...20 TWU-Speech and Hearing Center...26 UNT-Speech and Hearing Clinic...27 EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL SERVICES American Red Cross-Denton Branch... 1 Career Center-Denton County High Schools... 3 Community Education for Denton County... 5 Communities In Schools of North Texas... 5 Denton Community Network... 7 Denton I.S.D.-Teens Taking Responsibility in Parenting Success (TTRIPS)... 9 Family Resource Center of North Texas...11 Reading & Radio Resource...20 TX-Denton County Cooperative Extension...24 UNT-Counseling and Testing Center...27 UNT-Student Support Services-Discovery...28 UNT-Talent Search...28 UNT-Upward Bound...28 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE American Red Cross-Denton Branch... 1 Christian Community Action (CCA)... 4 Community Services, Inc... 5 HOPE, Inc Interfaith Ministries Metrocrest Social Services Northwest Christian Community Services Pilot Point Goodfellows...19 Roanoke Food Pantry...21 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...21 The Shepherd s Storehouse...22 Singing Oaks Church of Christ Benevolence Ministry...22 EMPLOYMENT: JOB EVALUATION/ TRAINING/PLACEMENT Career Center-Denton County High School... 3 Denton Community Network... 7 TX Workforce Comm.-North Central Texas Workforce...25

11 EMPLOYMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind... 6 TX Dept. of Assistance and Rehabilitation Services- Division for the Blind...24 TX Dept. of Assistance and Rehabilitation Services- Dept. of Rehabilitation Services...24 United Cerebral Palsy of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc...26 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: EMERGENCY/ SHORT-TERM Christian Community Action (CCA)... 4 Community Services, Inc... 5 HOPE, Inc Interfaith Ministries Metrocrest Social Service Center Northwest Christian Community Services Pilot Point Goodfellows...19 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...21 The Shepherd s Storehouse...22 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: HEALTH RELATED Christian Community Action (CCA)... 4 Denton Kiwanis Children s Clinic... 9 Interfaith Ministries The Shepherd s Storehouse...22 Texas Health and Human Services Commission...25 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: INCOME MAINTENANCE Social Security Administration...22 Texas Health and Human Services Commission...25 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES/HOUSING Christian Community Action (CCA)... 4 Community Development Office-City of Denton... 5 Denton Housing Authority... 8 HOPE, Inc Interfaith Ministries FOOD/MEALS Argyle Food Bank... 2 Asbury United Methodist Church... 2 Christian Community Action (CCA)... 4 Denton Community Food Center, Inc... 6 Denton County WIC (Women, Infants and Children).8 Interfaith Ministries Lake Cities Community Food Pantry Little Elm Food Bank Living Water Ministry, Lifegate Church...15 Meals-on-Wheels Metrocrest Social Services Northwest Christian Community Services Our Daily Bread Pilot Point Goodfellows...19 Prazim Ministries...19 Roanoke Food Pantry...21 Singing Oaks Church of Christ...22 SPAN, Inc. (Services Program for Aging Needs)...23 Texas Health and Human Service Commission...24 Vision Ministries...28 HEARING AIDS Easter Seals of Greater Dallas...10 HOME MAINTENANCE: REPAIR ASSISTANCE City of Denton-Community Development Office... 5 Community Services, Inc... 5 Hearts for Homes...13 TX-Denton County Cooperative Extension Service...24 HOUSING: SERVICES Denton Affordable Housing Corporation (DHAC)... 6 Denton Housing Authority... 8 Habitat for Humanity of Denton County...12 INFORMATION and REFERRAL SERVICES: DAY CARE Child Care Services of North Central Texas (CCS)... 4 INFORMATION and REFERRAL SERVICES: GENERAL American Pregnancy Association... 1 Metrocrest Social Services REACH of Denton...20 Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services (CPS)...25 United Way of Denton County, Inc...27 INFORMATION and REFERRAL SERVICES: MEDICAL/DENTAL American Cancer Society-Denton County Chapter... 1 Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas... 2 Physician Referral/Health Link...19 Progress for Disability Services, Inc...20 LEGAL SERVICES CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates of Denton County... 4 Children s Advocacy Center for Denton County... 4 Legal Aid of North West Texas Legal Hotline for Older Texans...15 Legal Line-Dallas Bar Association...15 Opening Doors Immigration Services State Bar of Texas, Lawyers Referral Service...23

12 MEDICAL SERVICES Alzheimer s Association Greater Dallas Chapter... 1 American Cancer Society-Denton County Chapter... 1 American Diabetes Association... 1 American Heart Association... 1 Ann s Haven Hospice/VNA... 2 Caring Senior Service... 3 Chrysalis Education Foundation... 5 Denton County Federation of Families... 7 Denton County Indigent Health Care... 7 Denton Home Health Care... 8 Denton Kiwanis Children s Clinic... 9 Easter Seals of Greater Dallas...10 EyeCare America (Senior Eye Care Program)...10 Family Care Services, Inc...10 Family Health Care, Inc...10 Health Services of North Texas...13 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society...15 Little Elm Medical Clinic March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Muscular Dystrophy Association National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Lone Star Chapter PediPlace...19 People s Clinic of Denton, Inc...19 Pinnacle Home Health...19 Primary Care Clinic of North Texas...19 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc- Camp Sweeney...22 SPAN, Inc SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center...23 StarCare Home Health...24 Texas Dept. of Health Services-Children with Special- Health Care Needs (CSHCN)...25 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children...25 The Colony Senior Center...26 VA North Texas Health Care System...28 MENTAL HEALTH / MENTAL RETARDATION: GENERAL INFORMATION Advocate Alliance of Texas, LLC... 1 Arc of Denton County, The... 2 Denton County Federation of Families... 7 Denton County Mental Health/Mental Retardation... 7 Denton State School... 9 REACH of Denton...20 University Behavioral Health Denton...27 UNT-Neurotherapy Program...27 VA North Texas Health Care System...28 PARENT EDUCATION INFORMATION Arc of Denton County, The... 2 Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas... 2 Denton I.S.D.-Teens Taking Responsibility in Parenting Success (TTRIPS)... 9 Family Resource Center of North Texas...11 Promising Partners, Inc...20 PRENATAL CARE SERVICES Advocacy and Pregnancy Center... 1 Denton County Health Department... 7 Denton County WIC (Women, Infants and Children)... 8 Family Health Care, Inc...10 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Planned Parenthood...19 Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center...29 RECREATION and PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: CHILD/ADULT Arc of Denton County, The... 2 Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas... 2 Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Council... 2 Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County... 3 Camp Fire USA-First Texas Council... 3 City of Denton-Parks and Recreation Department... 5 Denton I.S.D.-Extended School Day Program... 9 Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas...12 Greater Lewisville YMCA...12 Riding Unlimited, Inc...20 TX-Denton County Cooperative Extension Service...24 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...21 SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center...23 RECREATION and PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: SENIOR CITIZENS American Legion Senior Center... 1 Denton Senior Center... 9 Greater Lewisville Family YMCA...12 Lewisville Senior Activity Center...15 Pilot Point Senior Center...19 R.S.V.P. (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program): Serving Denton County...21 S.C.O.R.E (Service Corps of Retired Executives)...22 Sullivan Senior Center...24 The Colony Senior Center...26 RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES: HOUSING Cumberland Presbyterian Children s Home, Inc... 6 Denton County Mental Health/Mental Retardation (MHMR)... 7 Denton Freedom House... 8 Denton State School... 9 Evergreen at Lewisville...10 Fairhaven Retirement Home...10 Leuty Avenue Apartments...15 Rosemont at Pecan Creek...21

13 Shady Shores Apartments...22 United Cerebral Palsy of Greater DFW...26 SHELTERS Denton County Friends of the Family... 7 Denton Freedom House... 8 North Texas Youth Connection The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...21 SUBSTANCE ABUSE Advocate Alliance of Texas, LLC... 1 Cenikor Foundation... 4 Denton Treatment Services...10 Nexus Recovery Center, Inc University Behavioral Health Denton...27 VA North Texas Health Care System...28 SUBSTANCE ABUSE: YOUTH Denton County Mental Health/ Mental Retardation (MHMR)... 7 Nexus Recovery Center, Inc SUBSTANCE ABUSE: INFORMATION and REFERRAL SERVICES Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse..12 Denton County Friends of the Family... 7 Family Resource Center of North Texas...11 Foster Grandparent Project/ Senior Companion Program-Denton State School...11 Friday s Kids- Denton Area Respite Program...11 Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas...12 Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse..12 Habitat for Humanity of Denton County...12 Keep Denton Beautiful/Keep Lewisville Beautiful Meals-on-Wheels Northwest Christian Community Services Our Daily Bread R.S.V.P. (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program): Serving Denton County...21 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...21 SPAN, Inc., (Services Program for Aging Needs)...23 TWU-Helping Hands...26 United Way of Denton County, Inc...27 UNT-Volunteer Center...28 Volunteer Connections...28 Volunteer Program of D.I.S.D...28 Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center...29 TRANSPORTATION American Cancer Society-Denton County Chapter... 1 Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA)... 7 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...21 SPAN, Inc., (Services Program for Aging Needs)...23 Vehicle Access Network (V.A.N.)...28 VETERANS SERVICES Denton County Veterans Service Office... 8 SPAN, Inc., (Services Program for Aging Needs)...23 Texas Workforce Commission- North Central Texas Workforce...25 VA North Texas Health Care System...28 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES American Red Cross-Denton Branch... 1 Ann s Haven Hospice/VNA... 2 Arc of Denton County, The... 2 Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas... 2 Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Council... 2 Camp Fire USA-First Texas Council... 3 CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates of Denton County... 4 Communities In Schools of North Texas... 5 Cumberland Presbyterian Children s Home, Inc... 6 Day Stay for Adults... 6 Denton Community Food Center, Inc... 6

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15 RESOURCES Advocacy and Pregnancy Center 817 S. Mill Street, Ste. 112 Lewisville, TX (972) Pregnancy testing information and referral for prenatal care and sexually transmitted diseases. Advocate Alliance of Texas, LLC 109 S. Woodrow Lane Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibilty: All ages and incomes Service Area: Denton and surrounding counties Counseling, social services, mental health and mental retardation services, drug screen and substance abuse evaluations. Medicare provider Alzheimer s Association of Greater Dallas Chapter 4144 North Central Expressway, Ste. 750 Dallas, TX (214) Fax (214) Provides support and assistance to persons affected by Alzheimer s disease and related disorders; and to their families and other caregivers. The chapter encourages and supports research into the cause, improved diagnosis, prevention, and cure of Alzheimer s disease. American Cancer Society-Denton County Chapter P.O. Box Denton, TX (940) Texas Cancer Center 3720 S. I-35 Denton, TX Provides referrals and access to community programs, visits by cancer survivors, rides to cancer treatment, supplies as available, smoking cessation and support groups. American Diabetes Association 4100 Alpha Rd., Ste. 100 Dallas, TX (972) Fax (972) The American Diabetes Association offers literature and education material on the detection and prevention of diabetes. Provides information on financial assistance, advocacy programs and how to live with diabetes. American Heart Association-Dallas 8200 Brook River Dr., Ste N-100 Dallas, TX (214) Fax (214) Provides education and treatment programs in order to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke American Heart Association-Ft. Worth 2630 West Freeway, Ste. 250 Ft. Worth, TX (817) Fax (817) Provides education and treatment programs in order to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke American Legion Senior Center 629 Lakey St. Denton, TX (940) Eligibility: 50 years or older Provides recreational, physical, and education programs for persons over 50 years of age. Some of the programs offered include help with filling out Medicare papers, dance classes, ceramic classes, computer training, and health checks (nurse on duty 24 hours a day). There are Thursday night Domino s Tournaments for $3.00 and monthly newsletters are also available by contacting the office. The AARP Connections for Independent Living 601 E. Street NW Washington, D.C The AARP Connections for Independent Living is a pilot program designed to ensure seniors independence. The program consists of volunteers who provide services to older people living independently, including making visits; shopping for groceries; providing transportation; making home repairs and calling on the telephone to check up on them. Those that are interested can write to the address provided. American Pregnancy Association 1425 Greenway Drive, Ste. 440 Irving, TX (800) Fax (972) Provides referrals regarding pregnancy resources via the helpline only (doesn t see clients in the office). Referrals include phone numbers and information to pregnancy centers, medical testing, assistance with material goods, breast feeding resources, Medicaid assistance, birthing centers and midwives. American Red Cross-Denton Branch 412 S. Carroll Blvd. 940) Fax (940) Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Denton County Red Cross issues client assistance cards for 1

16 emergency food and clothing to clients as a result of a disaster. Vouchers are issued for emergency housing. Additional assistance such as eyeglasses and prescriptions is available. Referrals are made for long term assistance to other agencies. Conducts CPR/First Aid classes for the community bi-monthly. Cost is $ Must register in advance. Ann`s Haven VNA 216 W. Mulberry St. (940) Fax (940) Ann s Haven VNA Hospice Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Care for those diagnosed with a terminal illness focused on symptom management and support to their families. Bereavement services are provided for one year following the death of a love one. Ann`s Haven VNA Home Care Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Traditional home health services with specialized programs in cardiac, diabetes, Parkinson s disease and vital stem. Ann Windle School for Young Children 901 Audra Lane Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Ann Hours: 7:30AM - 4:00PM - Monday - Friday Provide educational services to high risk students. Work on pre-academic, developmental and self concept skills. The Arc of Denton County P.O. Box 1279 Denton, TX (800) Fax (972) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday The Arc offers a variety of program services in areas of education, advocacy, family support and recreation. Programs for adults with disabilities include dance, socials, cook-outs, movie nights, craft workshops and sponsorship of the local self-advocate chapter. Children s activities include holiday socials and parent workshops. Arc reaches into schools and communities with Teacher Appreciation coffees, an annual awards banquet, administration of 2 college scholarships, and Techno-Tote, a mobile technology library. Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas 616 Six Flags Dr. Arlington, TX (800) Fax (817) P.O. Box5888 Arlington, TX Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Service Area: Denton and surrounding counties Benefits counseling, long-term care ombudsman, homemaker, care coordination, caregiver respite, nursing home relocation. Argyle Food Bank 414 N Hwy 377 Argyle, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 9:00AM -12:00PM Monday - Friday and last Monday of the month from 6:00-8:00PM Service Area: Argyle, TX Provides food to the residents in Argyle. Asbury United Methodist Church 117 Hercules Lane Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 10:00AM-12:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM - Monday-Friday Provides food (2 days worth) 5 times a year. There is also a toy store during Christmas. Bereaved Parents of North Texas 8 Crest Ct. Hickory Creek, TX (940) Service Area: North Texas Self-help for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:00PM at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1200 North Elm Street,. Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas 909 Greenlee (940) Fax (940) Service Area: North Texas Big Brothers Big Sister of North Texas is a volunteer organization that provides children support, guidance, friendship and fun by matching them to a role model throughout North Texas. Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Council 850 Cannon Dr. Hurst, TX (817) Fax (817) Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Youth ages 6-18

17 Fees: $10.00 registration Service Area: All areas - DISD Character development and citizenship training for youth ages 6-18 with an emphasis on outdoor adventure and camping programs. Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County 303 Alamo Avenue Lake Dallas, TX (940) Fax (940) After School Program Hours: 2:30PM - 6:30PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Children ages 6-17 Fees: Varies by income level. Max $140 per month for 1 child Provides leadership, guidance, and inspiration needed to help boys and girls grow to be responsible and contributing adults. Provides homework assistance and tutoring. Summer Camp Hours: 7:00AM - 6:30PM Eligibility: Children ages 6-17 Fees: Varies by income level. Max $225 for 1 child Summer Camp focused on 5 core areas with heavier emphasis on sports, fitness, recreation, health, resilience & prevention programs, and the arts. Camp Fire USA-First Texas Council 2700 Meacham Blvd. Fort Worth, TX (817) Fax (817) Offers youth development programs for boys and girls ages The programs include cub memberships, camping, self-reliance and child care education and training programs. All programs are adaptable to special needs and are designed to raise self-esteem, develop positive peer relationships and learn community responsibility. Adult volunteer opportunities are available. Camp Summit 2915 LBJ Frwy.,Ste. 185 Dallas, TX (972) Fax (972) Camping 921 Copper Canyon Rd Argyle, TX Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Children 6 and older with developmental delay, physical challenges or multiple disabilities Fees: Sliding scale, some scholarships All Residential camping program for children and adults with disabilities. Campers may have developmental delays, physical challenges or multiple disabilities. Traditional camp environment with swimming, arts & crafts, nature study, horseback riding, challenge course, etc. We adapt all activities to the needs of our camper. No upper age limit for adults. Career Center - Denton County High Schools 1307 N Locust (940) Vocational training Eligibility: 21 years or younger wanting to return to High School Service Area: Denton & Lewisville ISD Vocational training provided to Denton and Lewisville ISD students and residents aged 21 and younger interested in returning to high school. Training programs include auto mechanics, cosmetology, office skills, commercial art, agricultural science, horticulture, childcare and child guidance. Cooperative programs where students learn on the job, include marketing, home economics, agriculture, industrial trades and office work. A high school referral is required. Career Center - Denton County High Schools 1597 S. Edmonds Lane Lewisville, TX (469) Fax (972) Vocational training Eligibility: 21 years or younger wanting to return to High School Service Area: Denton & Lewisville ISD Vocational training provided to Denton and Lewisville ISD students and residents aged 21 and younger interested in returning to high school. Training programs include auto mechanics, cosmetology, office skills, commercial art, agricultural science, horticulture, childcare and child guidance. Cooperative programs where students learn on the job, include marketing, home economics, agriculture, industrial trades and office work. A high school referral is required. Caring Senior Service 606 North Bell Avenue Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Elderly and infirm who can live in their own home Fees: Flat fee Service Area: Denton & Collin Counties Provide companionship, transportation, meal preparation, medication reminders, as well as, full personal care. 3

18 CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates of Denton Co., Inc. 614 N. Bell Avenue Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Children from birth to 18 from Denton County who have been removed from their homes by CPS. Referred through the district courts of Denton County None Provides court advocacy to children who have been removed from their homes by CPS because of abuse or neglect. CASA uses trained volunteers as advocates for the children. CCD Counseling 1512 Scripture (940) Fax (940) Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday, Saturday as scheduled, Open Fees: Fees or insurance, Family Tree Program is free Denton County Offers affordable counseling for individuals, couples & families. Play therapy for children and educational and therapeutic groups. The Family Tree Program provides prevention and short term services for at risk youth and their families. Cenikor Foundation 2209 S. Main Street Fort Worth, TX (817) Fax (817) Hours: 7:00AM - 9:00PM - Monday - Sunday Eligibility: 18 years or older with a sincere desire to change their lives Fees: $25 interview fee, $100 admission fee Service Area: North Texas Residential 18 month substance abuse treatment, including group and individual counseling. Other services include vocational training, GED, college classes and computer classes. Child and Family Guidance Center 8915 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX (214) Fax (214) Eligibility: Children, individuals and families seeking mental health services Service Area: Dallas, Mesquite, and Plano Quality mental health services for children and families. A team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed therapists provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment. Provide substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment for high-risk youth. Child abuse prevention/intervention programs. 4 Child Care Services of North Central Texas (CCS) 1300 Teasley Ln. Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM -M,W,TH,F; 8:00AM - 7:00PM TU Eligibility: Children under 13 years and children up to 19 years with disabilities Fees: Payment based on family s monthly income Service Area: Denton, Bedford, Plano, Richardson, Fort Worth. Provide state-funded childcare primarily to low-income families to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. For most clients, CCS requires a co-payment based on the family s monthly income. Child Study Center 1300 W. Lancaster Forth Worth, TX (817) Fax (817) Dental Pediatrics, Psychology, School, Behavior Analysis Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Children Service Area: All counties in Texas Provides diagnosis and treatment services to children who have, or are at risk for developmental disabilities, related behavioral and emotional problems and dental problems so that these children may achieve their fullest potential. Children s Advocacy Center for Denton County 1960 Archer Ave. Lewisville, TX (972) Fax (972) Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Any family dealing with child sexual or severe physical abuse that has already been reported Service Area: Denton, Wise, Cooke Counties Provides forensic interviews of child abuse victims for law enforcement or CPS, assistance with filing Crime Victim Compensation Claims, referral to other agencies/collaboration with other agencies. Counseling program offers individual, group, couple, family and play therapy, as well as extended assessments for law enforcement cases, court preparation and court accompaniment Christian Community Action (CCA) 128 S. Mill Street Lewisville, TX (972) Fax (972) Hours: 10:00AM - 8:00PM - Monday - Saturday Eligibility: All ages and incomes of North Texas Provides financial assistance through rent/mortgage, utilities, transportation, clothing and minor medical assistance. Food pantry, housing, career training and placement, job search also available as well as an Adult Health Center. Please call for specific information.

19 Chrysalis Education Foundation 722 W. Oak Street (940) Fax (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Friday Fees: Cost of treatment, if needed Service Area: North Texas To develop educational tools related to eating disorders and prevent eating disorders. To fund individuals who would not otherwise be able to receive care. City of Denton - Community Development Office 601 E. Hickory St., Suite B Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) The Minor Repair Program Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Service Area: Denton The Minor Repair Program funds home repairs costing $5,000 or less for low-income homeowners. The Home Improvement Loan Program provides low interest combination loans-deferred loans (grants) for complete renovations on owner-occupied housing. The Homebuyers Assistance Program provides funds for down payments, closing costs and some gap assistance for new homebuyers. The Microenterprise Loan fund provides low interest loans of $10,000 or less to business with five or fewer employees including the owner(s). City of Denton - Parks and Recreation Department 321 E. McKinney (940) Fax (940) Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Manages City of Denton s public parks and open space. The department administers the North Lakes Recreation Center, MLK Recreation Center, Denia Recreation Center, Denton Senior Center, American Legion Senior Center, Denton Civic Center, Goldfield Tennis Center, McMath Gym, Water Works Park, Civic Center Pool, Skate Works Skate Park and the Denton Natatorium. Communities In Schools of North Texas 1597 S. Edmonds Bldg. B Lewisville, TX (972) Fax (972) Service Area: Denton and Wise Counties Provides dropout prevention services to at risk students in school across Denton and Wise Counties. These services help the students pass their classes, be promoted to the next grade level and ultimately graduate from high school by providing supportive guidance, health and human services linkage, preemployment and employment services, academic enhancement, enrichment activities and parental involvement activities. Volunteers are needed to mentor/tutor students during the school day and in the after school program. Community Education for Denton County 1215 N. Elm St. (940) Fax (940) Hours: 10:00AM - 7:00PM - Monday - Friday Fees: Class Fees Service Area: Denton, Wise, Cooke and Collin Counties Provides adult learning classes, GED preparation and testing, adult basic education (ABE), English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL). Parent education and personal enrichment classes provided at various locations throughout the school districts. Lewisville ISD - Adult and Community Education 2103 Savage Ln. Lewisville, TX Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Fees: Class Fees Service Area: Lewisville Provides a variety of courses, adult basic education, Englishas-a-Second-Language (ESL), and GED classes and testing. Community Services, Inc. 207 W. Hickory St., Suite 308 (940) Hours: 8 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 5 PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Provide verification and documentation of income to determine household eligibility Service Area: Anderson, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall and Van Zandt Counties Provides assistance for energy crisis, elderly/disabled, case management, retrofit (comprehensive energy assistance) weatherization to reduce infiltration of air - other direct services including shelter, tuition, fees, books, food, limited gasoline for to and from training/colleges at least 20 miles one way to eligible low-income individuals. Consumer Credit Counseling Service of North Central Texas, Inc. 207 W. Hickory St., Suite 202 (800) Fax (972) Hours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Thursday; 8:00AM - 12:00PM Friday Eligibility: 18 years or older Fees: Education is offered free Service Area: Denton and surrounding areas Provides professional help to families and individuals with financial problems. Does not loan money or arrange for funds. Assistance in budgeting, money management, and the wise use of credit. Assists in arranging reduced payment 5

20 plans with creditors when client is over extended financially. Also provides an alternative to bankruptcy by working with creditors nationwide. Cumberland Presbyterian Children s Home 1304 Bernard Street (940) Fax (940) Children and single-parent families provides 24-hour residential care for children ages 3-17 who need to live away from their home for reasons ranging from abuse, neglect or being orphaned. The single-parent program provides residential services for single parents and children for a period of up to 12 months. The outreach program provides community case management. Consultation services are available to churches and agencies. Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind 4245 Office Parkway Dallas, TX (214) Fax (214) Eligibility: 18 years or older Service Area: North Texas Provides training, employment, rehabilitation services that encourage personal responsibility, economic independence and social development for North Texans who are blind or who are visually impaired. Day Stay for Adults 2109 W. University Drive (940) Fax (940) Hours: 7:30AM - 5:30PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Disabled adults, 18 years or older Fees: $40 per day, Medicaid pays 100% for those who qualify Service Area: Denton Respite for family caregivers, medical supervision by professional nursing staff, stimulating and fun activities, well balanced meals and snacks supervised by a registered dietician, assistance with personal care needs including incontinence care and grooming, administration of prescribed medications, nursing assessment and physician ordered treatments, socialization. Denton Affordable Housing Corporation (DAHC) 610-C N. Bell Avenue Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Call for eligibility Service Area: Denton Through the Affordable Homeowner Opportunity Program, DAHC develops single-family affordable homes to sell to income-eligible qualified first time buyers. Homebuyer education, down-payment and closing costs assistance are also available to eligible homebuyers. DAHC owns and operates subsidized rental units for people with disabilities and leases affordable rental to families in the Transitional Housing Program administration by HOPE, Inc. Denton Christian Preschool 1114 W. University Drive (940) Fax (940) Hours: 8:15AM - 4:00PM - Monday - Friday; September - May Eligibilty: 3 and 4 year old at risk children from low-income families Fees: $5 per month Service Area: Denton Offers developmentally appropriate early education for young children, ages 3 and 4, who are educationally at risk. Serves children of all faiths, ethnic backgrounds and nationalities. DCP offers rides to and from school, nutritious snack and lunch each school day, along with medical and diagnostic screenings and parent education. Denton City County Day School 1603 Paisley Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Office Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday; Operation Hours: 6:30AM - 5:30PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Children ages 2-5 Fees: Sliding scale based on family income and size Child development program for low-income families. The full day program is for children ages 2 (must be toilet trained) to 5 years of age. Weekly fees are based on family size and annual income. DCCDS provides fun, nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and stretch their imagination. DCCDS also serves breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. During the summer, DCCDS offers a summer care program for children ages 5-8 years of age. Denton Community Food Center 109 W. Sycamore (940) Hours: 1:00PM - 3:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Any person or family in an emergency situation Fees: None Provides staple food supplies to families/individuals that are in an emergency situation. ID required and intake interview to identify the nature of the emergency. 6

21 Denton Community Network - Denton Public Library 3020 N. Locust Denton, TX (940) Service Area: Denton Provides free computer classes and training. Students must call first and register a month in advance for classes. Denton County Federation of Families 2519 Scripture Street (940) Fax (940) (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Youth and families whom suffer mental, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders Provides parent-to-parent support groups, one-on-one support, advocacy, assistance with Special Education services (ARD s, IEP s, and BIP s), education, training for youth and their families whom suffer mental, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders. Provides preventive public health services: Child health, maternity, primary care, sexually transmitted diseases, immunizations, dental services. Call for appointments. Denton County Friends of the Family 1400 Crescent St., Suite 5 (940) Metro Fax (940) Mill Street Lewisville, TX (940) Crisis Line (800) Toll Free (972) Lewisville Service Area: Denton and Lewisville area Provides a safe shelter, a crisis line, relationship violence recovery, sexual assault recovery services, child and adolescent programs, family services and programs in community education, violence intervention and prevention, outreach advocacy and a thrift store. The agency offers volunteers and intern opportunities. All programs and services are at no cost to the victims. Denton County Health Department 306 N. Loop 288, Suite 183 Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) N. Valley Parkway, Suite 203 Lewisville, TX (972) Fax (972) Hours: 7:00AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Thursday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Friday Provides preventative public health services to residents of Denton County. Denton County Indigent Health Care 3065 N. Loop 288 Denton, TX (940) (940) (alternative number) Hours: 8:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday Assist eligible clients in returning to good health and self sufficiency whenever possible. Denton County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center (MHMR) 2519 Scripture (940) E. McKinney Denton, TX (940) E. Corporate, Suite 150 Lewisville, TX (214) Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Individuals, children and families Fees: Based on income Mental Health Services/Programs: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT Team), Community & Hospital Liaison, Community Support, Crisis, Intake and Referral, Psychiatric, Residential Supported Housing, Connections, Case Management and Supported Employment. Mental Retardation Services/Programs: Continuity of Care, Eligibility Determination/Admission, Home and Community Based Services (HCS), In-Home and Family Support, Personal and Family Assistance, Psychological and Behavioral Support, Residential, Case Management, Vocational and Employment. Volunteer opportunities available. Fees are assessed according to income and size of family. Individuals who are eligible for services are not denied services because of an inability to pay. Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) 1527 S. Mayhill Rd., Bldg. C Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Service Area: Denton Provides public transportation for the City of Denton. Please visit the website for services, schedules and maps, and fare information. 7