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 [email protected]

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

22 Denton County Veteran s Services Office 1505 E. McKinney St., Suite 183 (940) Fax (940) Hours: 8:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday Eligibility: Veterans and their families Staff available to assist persons in corresponding with the Department of Veterans Affairs, explaining veterans benefits, determining eligibility requirement and providing the complete form necessary to file a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans Affairs compensation and pension claims, VA Health care enrollment, education assistance, death and burial benefits, military records and appeals representation. This office does not adjudicate claims but will assist in resolving problems and obtain answers to perplexing questions based on federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to veterans, their dependents and/or survivors. Denton County WIC (Women, Infants and Children) 306 N. Loop 288, Suite 183 Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Old Denton Rd., Suite 113 Carrollton, TX (972) Fax (972) Lake Park Rd., Suite 113 Lewisville, TX (972) Fax (972) Hours: 8:00AM - 12:30PM and 1:00PM - 7:00PM - Monday - Wednesday; 8:00AM - 12:30PM and 1:00PM - 5:00PM Thursday Eligibility: Women, infants and children Provides nutrition education programs (classes and counseling), breastfeeding support and education, supplemental food, referrals (Medicaid, Texas Health Steps, Head Start, TANF, food stamp and CHIPs). Denton Freedom House PO Box Denton, TX (940) Eligibility: Homeless men Denton Freedom House provides a home for addicts and/ or alcoholics who are on the streets and just out of jail. There are no fees for room and board. Applicants must call first and speak to the pastor. Acceptance into the 6 month program is on a case by case basis. 8 Denton Home Health Care 1308 Teasley Lane Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Eligibility: Individuals needing home care Provides in-home care to those who are under a physicians order or through private pay services. Denton Home Health Care is a non-profit religious affiliated organization and is accredited by the Joint Commission Accredited of Healthcare Organizations as well as certified by Medicare/Medicaid. Serves the Denton County area for Carrollton in the southern section to Sanger in the north, western coverage begins east of Decatur and east to Crossroads. Denton Housing Authority 1225 Wilson Street Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday, closed from 12:00PM - 1:00PM Eligiblity: Low-income families Provides rental assistance to low income families in Denton County Section 8 (940) Fax (940) Hours: 8:30AM - 4:30PM - Monday - Friday, closed from 12:00PM - 1:00PM Eligibility: 18 years and older, low income according to federal guidelines Provides rental assistance for low income families. Administers the Disaster Voucher program for Katrina and Rita hurricane evacuees. Homeownership program for Section 8 clients that qualify. Please view the website or call for more information. Heritage Oaks Apartments 2501 North Bell Avenue Denton, TX (940) Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday, closed from 12:00PM - 1:00PM Eligibility: 62 years and older Provides duplex housing units for low income seniors that are able to live independently. The actual total tenant payment will vary based on the resident s income, assets, and medical expenses. Please view the website or call for more information. Pecan Place Apartments 302 South Locust (940) Hours: 8:30AM - 12:30PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: 63 years and older Provides independent apartment living for low income seniors. Please view the website or call for more information.

23 Denton I.S.D. - Extended School Day Program 1215 North Elm (940) Fax (940) Hours: 3:00PM - 6:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade Fees: $40 registration fee, $140 monthly tuition fee The Extended School Day Program (ESD) provides structured academic, enrichment and recreational activities for grades K-5 at all 15 elementary campuses. The program operates from 3PM to 6PM on Monday through Friday. ESD has a $40 registration fee and a $140 monthly tuition fee (limited scholarships available). The program is open to ESD participants and only on teacher staff development days ($26 + applicable activity fees). On early release days staff arrive at the campus at 12:45 PM (no extra fee on these days). The Extended School Program is closed on all school holidays and spring break. Denton I.S.D.- Regional Day School Program for the Deaf-Special Education 1205 W. University (940) Fax (940) Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: School-aged, hearing impaired children who demonstrate an educational need Service Area: Denton, Cooke and Wise County Provides educational services including instructional, related and support based on assessment that indicates educational need. The program is offered at the following locations: Ann Windle School for Young Children, McNair Elementary School, McMath Middle School and Denton High School. Denton I.S.D.-Special Education Services 1205 W. University (940) Fax (940) Seervice Area: Denton County Provides special education services for the Denton Independent School District. Denton I.S.D.-Teens Taking Responsibility in Parenting Success Program (TTRIPS) 815 Cross Timbers Denton, TX (940) [email protected] Eligibility: High school age students The TTRIPS Program is licensed social workers delivering services at a campus level. The socials workers act as case managers and services provided are dependent upon the individual needs of the students and family. They are provided until the student completes high school or earns a GED. The staff works closely with school nurses, counselors and community education. The TTRIPS Program is available to all pregnant and parenting students, male and female, at any DISD campus the student is currently attending. Denton Kiwanis Club - Children s Clinic 225 W. Hickory St., Suite A (940) Children s Clinic Eligibility: Children Provides medical, dental and prescriptions services for children up to age 18 who are not covered by Medicaid or other insurance. The clinic is a referral service to a number of local health care providers. Must meet financial guidelines. Area covered is Denton County north of Lake Lewisville. Denton Senior Center 509 N. Bell Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Eligibility: 50 and older Provides recreational, physical, and educational programs for persons over 50 years of age. Some of the programs offered include help with income tax forms, filling out Medicare papers, dance classes, ceramic classes, computer training and health checks. Monthly newsletters are also available by contacting the office. AARP Mature Driving Class Fees: $10 A defensive driving course for ages 50 and up. Call (940) for information. Denton State School 3980 State School Road Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Eligibility: Individuals with severe and profound mental retardation Provides residential services for persons with severe and profound mental retardation. Services include 24-hour supervised residential services, comprehensive health care services including an acute care infirmary, vocational skills training and works program (including sheltered workshops), life skills training and recreational/leisure activities. Respite services and volunteer opportunities available. 9

24 Denton Treatment Services 621 Londonderry Lane Denton, TX 6205 (940) Fax (940) Hours: 5:30AM - 11:00AM - Monday - Friday; Saturday by appointment 7:00AM - 9:00AM Eligibility: Adults 18 years and older Fees: $9.50 daily, $50 admission fee to cover lab work Service Area: Denton, Wise, Grayson, Cooke and Tarrant Counties Provides free assessments for clients with opiate substance abuse problems and referrals for those not appropriate for the program. Clients receive 1:1 counseling and drug replacement therapy. Easter Seals of North Texas 4443 North Josey Ln., Suite 100 Carrollton, TX (940) Fax (972) Hours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Children, adolescents and adults Provides outpatient speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, audiology services and social services to children, adolescents and adults with disabilities and special needs regardless of their ability to pay. Additionally, Easter Seals provides Reflections, a program for breast cancer survivors who have had a mastectomy. Reflections offers post breast prostheses and bras, evaluation for range of motion and lymph edema issues, as well as extended counseling. ESL/Adult Literacy Program 1100 Malone (940) Eligibility: Adult, non-english speakers Provides a program for adult, non-english speakers to learn ES/Conversational English. The program is provided by the members of the First Baptist Church of Denton. Registration is held for two weeks after Labor Day in September and opens for two weeks at the start of the spring semester in January. Evergreen at Lewisville 415 South Garden Ridge Blvd. Lewisville, TX (972) Fax (972) Eligibility: Active adults, 55+ Provides apartment home community for active adults. Several amenities available, please call or visit the website for more information. 10 EyeCare America P.O. Box San Francisco, CA (800) Fax (415) Eligibility: Seniors The Senior EyeCare program ensures that every senior has access to medical eye care and promotes annual dilated eye exams. It raises awareness about eye-related disease, including cataracts, provides free eye care education materials and facilitates access to eye care- at no out of pocket expense for eligible seniors. The Glaucoma EyeCare Program promotes early detection and treatment of Glaucoma. It raises awareness of glaucoma risk factors (family history, race and age), provides free glaucoma materials and facilitates access to medical care. People may call the toll free number anytime, for themselves and/or family members and friends, to request free eye care educational materials (for either program described above) and determine if they qualify for a referral for on the EyeCare America s 7,500 volunteer ophthalmologists nationwide. Fairhaven Retirement Home 2400 North Bell Ave. Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Eligibility: 62 and older Affordable retirement housing units for people aged 62 and older. Private rooms with private baths, three meals a day served family-style in the central dining room, staff on-call 24 hours a day for emergencies. No medical or personal staff on duty. Social activities and chapel services weekly. Rental assistance available for those who meet income criteria. Family Care Services, Inc Raintree Ave. Frisco, TX (972) Fax (214) Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday, 24-hour Emergency Services, Saturday - Sunday on call and by appointment Fees: $25 install, $25 per month Service Area: Denton, Collin, Dallas, Grayson, North East Tarrant County Provides Emergency Response Systems (help in 60 seconds), Medication Dispensers, memory loss aids and medical ID. Emergency Response Systems is covered by Medicaid CCAD & CBA. Offer same day or 24 hour services on installs. Prices start as low as $25 per month. Call for more information. Family Health Care, Inc. 525 South Loop 288, Suite A Denton, TX (940) Fax (940)

25 Hours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 8:00AM - 8:00PM - Wednesday Eligibility: Low-income men and women Fees: Sliding scale, based in income Family planning, well woman/male exams, diabetic supplies, problem visits, abnormal pap, breast mass and pelvic mass. Provides low-income Prenatal-collaborate with St. Joseph Trust for clients without money to pay for services. Family Resource Center of North Texas 1316 E. McKinney Street Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) P.O. Box 2242 Denton, TX (940) (Information and Referral) (940) (Metro) Eligibility: Individuals, children and families Fees: Sliding scale based on income Service Area: North Texas Offers prenatal classes, parenting classes, information and referral, family therapy and car seat safety education. The Teddy Bear Cottage incentive point program for expecting parents rewards participants for making healthy lifestyle choices. Expecting families can exchange earned Teddy Credits for baby clothing and nursery items. For Kid s Sake is a four-hour workshop for divorcing parents. This workshop helps parents focus on the needs of their children during the divorce process. Back to Basics is a parenting series especially for CPS or court-referred parents. All programs require pre-registration and sliding fee information available. Family Resource Center Resale Shop 218 W. University (940) Hours: 10:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday; 10:30AM - 2:30PM - Saturday The Resale Shop sells ladies apparel, menswear, children and infant clothing, shoes, belts, purses, scarves, jewelry, glassware, books, videos, CDs, linens and much more. First Step Denton County Outreach Program 1314 Teasley Lane Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) (940) (866) (toll free) Hours: 9:00AM - 8:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibiliy: Any person seeking educational counseling or adult counseling Fees: Cost is pending Service Area: Denton and surrounding counties First Step Intervention Programs are designed to assist clients in identifying maladaptive patterns of thinking, behaviors and develops a plan of action that will foster positive change. First Step provides client assessment, counseling and education Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program Denton State School P.O. Box 368 Denton, TX (940) Eligibility: 60 and older Immediate opportunities for people 60 and older, which meets project guidelines, to serve as volunteers with children with special needs each weekday for an average of four to five hours a day. There may be opportunities for maximum of forty hours per week if volunteer is interested. Volunteers receive $2.65 per hour (a tax-free stipend that does not count against any other benefits being received such as Social Security, Pension, Housing Assistance, Food Stamps, etc.), one meal a day, paid vacation/sick day monthly and assistance with transportation (if needed). Opportunities for services at the following stations: Denton State School campus, day care centers, preschool centers and public schools in and around Denton and Denton County. Volunteers are paid while they train (orientation). Fred Moore Day Nursery School 821 Cross Timber Street Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Eligibility: Children age 6 weeks to 5 years old in lowincome households. Fees: Sliding scale, based on annual income Services are offered on a sliding scale to assist low-income families. Staff provides guidance and understanding focusing on the special needs of each child. The curriculum provided is thematic play based curriculum, which allows each child to learn as they play. Provides three nutritious meals, which are planned to meet the federal nutritional guidelines. When children leave the program, the school prepares them to leave with the educational and social skills necessary to thrive in a public school setting. Friday s Kids Respite Program First United Methodist Church 201 South Locust Street (940) Fax (940) Hours: 6:00PM - 10:00PM - Friday Eligibility: Children with special needs and their siblings Center based respite providing a childcare service for parents and caretakers of medically fragile, chronically ill or special needs children and their siblings. Interview process for parents and caretakers for qualifying purposes. Qualified profes- 11

26 sionals and trained volunteers provide childcare on Friday nights from 6PM - 10PM at First United Methodist Church at no cost. Volunteer program available. Geri-Options Geriatric Consultation and Care Management P.O. Box Denton, TX (940) Geri Sams LCSW, CMC (940 ) Donna Bluhm LMSW, ACSW (940) Nancy Martin RN Professional Geriatric Care Managers Eligibility: Older persons and their families Professional Geriatric Care Managers specializing in assisting older persons and their families with long term care arrangements by providing confidential consultation, assessment/ planning, and care management services for older persons with cognitive or physical decline. Geriatric Care Managers act as a liaison to families at a distance, making sure things are going well, alerting the families to problems and can assist with moving an older person to or from a retirement complex, assisted living residence, personal care home or nursing facility. In addition, PGCM can assist with arrangements for in-home help and other community services; review financial, legal or medical issues and offer referrals to geriatric consultants to avoid future problems and to conserve need; and offer crisis intervention, counseling, support and consumer education. Geri-Options is a member of the National Associations of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas 4000 W. University Drive Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) (877) Toll Free Eligibility: Girls, 5-17 years old Service Area: Cooke, Denton, Grayson, Montague and Wise Counties Girl Scouts assists girls in building character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed trained adults, girls develop qualities based on the Girl Scout promise that serve them all their lives. Program facilities include: Service Center and retail shop in Denton, satellite office and shop in Sherman, Camp Whispering Oaks in Aubrey, Camp K on Lake Texoma and Troop House in Denton Civic Center Park. All locations are accessible to the disabled. Volunteer opportunities available. Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse 4525 Lemmon Ave., Suite 300 Dallas, TX (214) Fax (214) (214) Information and Referral Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday 12 Eligibility: All ages Service Area: North Texas Provides information, education, prevention, assessment, referral and advocacy programs in order to reduce alcohol and drug abuse. Greater Lewisville Cares 5500 Morriss Road Flower Mound, TX (972) Fax (972) Provides a monthly calendar of volunteer oppoortunities for all ages and interests in partnership with over 30 local service agencies and assists civic, scouting, corporate and religious groups with organizing meaningful service projects to suit their needs. Builds free wheelchair ramps for financially needy elderly and disabled in Denton County through Project Wheelchair Ramp program. Assists homeowners through the S.O.S.-Serving Our Seniors program by matching volunteers with seniors needing a helping hand with mainly yard work and house cleaning. Greater Lewisville Family YMCA 2021 Cross Timbers Road Flower Mound, TX (972) Fax (972) Hours: 5:00AM - 9:30PM - Monday - Thursday; 5:00AM - 8:00PM - Friday; 8:00AM - 6:00PM - Saturday; 1:00PM - 6:00PM - Sunday Eligibility: Individuals, children and families of all ages Fees: Fees vary Fitness, sports, swimming lessons, summer camp, preschool, parent-child programs, informal education for youth and adults. Scholarships available. Habitat for Humanity of Denton County 1721 N. Carroll Blvd. (940) Fax (940) (940) Offers a program for very low-income families to purchase new homes with a no-interest loan and help in the construction of their home. Approval established through extensive application process. Volunteer opportunities are available. Denton County ReStore 1003 Shady Oaks Denton, TX Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Tuesday - Saturday The Habitat ReStore is a Discount Home Improvement Center that sells quality new and previously owned goods at discounted prices. Donations are accepted.

27 Ruth s Room 1721 N. Carroll Blvd. (940) Hours: 10:00AM - 6:00PM - Tuesday - Saturday Donated items such as shoes, comforters, clothes, books, cooking appliances and much more. Donations are accepted. Volunteers opportunities available. Please contact or visit the Habitat for Humanity of Denton County website. Health Services of North Texas 4210 Mesa Drive Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Outpatient Primary Care Clinic Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Must be HIV+ Fees: Sliding scale based on income Service Area: Denton, Collin, Hunt, Rockwall and Kauffman To deliver comprehensive HIV health care and treatment to uninsured and medically underserved HIV+ persons. Clinic sites in Denton, Rockwall, Plano, Greenville and Forney. All clinic clients must be first assessed by case manager to determine eligibility and need. Prescription Assistance Program (940) Fax (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: 300% or less of poverty, HIV+ Service Area: Denton, Collin, Hunt, Rockwall and Kauffman To assist with the payment of prescription as a supplement to the Texas HIV Medication Program. Client cannot have insurance. Client must be assessed by case manager to determine eligibility and identify a need. Case Management Services (940) Fax (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: HIV+ and residency in serviced counties Service Area: Denton, Rockwall, Plano, Greenville and Kauffman Counties Comprehensive Case Management does not have income guidelines and provides care coordination with referrals, access housing and insurance assistance and to assist clients with chronic needs. Medical Case Management has income guidelines of 300% poverty or less. Provides care coordination with referrals, provides HIV education and treatment education and to assist in adherence to medical plans of care. Clients must be assessed at intake for demonstrated need for each program. Mental Health Services (940) Fax (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: 300% or less of poverty, HIV+ and live in serviced counties Service Area: Denton, Hunt, Collin, Rockwall and Kauffman Counties To address the short-term and long-term mental health needs of HIV+ individuals and their caregivers through individual counseling, group therapy, and support groups. The client cannot be insured unless its Medicaid/Medicare Client Support Services (940) Fax (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: 300% or less of poverty, HIV+ and live in serviced counties Service Area: Denton, Collin, Hunt, Rockwall and Kauffman Transportation: to provide clients with van service for medical and HIV related social services appointments, including pharmacy services. Bus tokens for local transportation where available. Patients eligible for Medicaid Transportation cannot use this program. HUD Homeless Housing: To assist the homeless population, HIV+ persons with payment of rent and utilities. Only Denton and Lewisville residents are eligible for this program. Nutrition Center: to provide bi-weekly/monthly food supplements, hygiene products and nutritional education. Please refer to the website or call for more information and hours of operation. Health Services of N.TX Guardianship Services 1500 E. McKinney St Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligiblity: Denton County Probate Court Referrals, indigent county clients The agency is appointed to be the legal guardian to those adjudicated by the court system as being unable to make important decisions for themselves. Responsibilities of guardianship include ensuring that basic needs are met, such as appointments, housing, authorizing and coordinating medical care, applying for and accessing communication resources, assisting with end of life care, and advocating for opportunities that enhance quality of life. Volunteer opportunities and community education also available. Hearts For Homes 2411 Glenwood Lane Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 4:00PM Eligibility: Low income elderly Fees: Assistance based on income Provides assistance to the aging population in the areas of housing repair, housing rehabilitation, as well as meeting the needs of their everyday existence. 13

28 Helping People Help Themselves 508 S. Elm (940) Fax (940) Eligibility: Persons with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities. The day habilitation program offers training in personal social adjustment, independent living, relationship, socialization and academic skills. The vocational program offers job training, job coaching and job development. The in-home habilitation offers sitter services, nursing care facilities and hospital settings. HOPE, Inc. 117 West Sycamore (940) Fax (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Transitional housing with financial and life skills assistance through a case management approach for a period of one month up to two years. Also provide life skills and budget assistance, community referral, financial assistance with rent or mortgage for up to one month, housing counseling for those facing eviction or foreclosure. Call on Friday morning to schedule appointment. IASIS Learning Center 316 East Oak St., Suite 106 (214) Hours: Call for appointment Eligibility: Children ages 5-16 Fees: Vary Social instruction lessons offered individually or in groups. Educational consult and diagnostic evaluations are available. Innovative Counseling Services 3740 N. Josey Lane, #114 Carrollton, TX (972) Fax 1(866) Hours: Call for appointment Eligibility: Adolescents and adults. Fees: No restrictions on residency or income level Sliding scale, Medicaid, private insurance Service Area: Denton, Dallas & Collin Substance abuse and psychological evaluations. Supportive out patient and aftercare counseling for substance abuse issues. Individual substance abuse and mental health counseling. Specialty group program, Smart Girls Speak, for adolescent females ages Anger management counseling, domestic violence counseling and brief therapy. Interfaith Ministries 109 W. Sycamore (940) Fax (940) Hours: 8:00am - Noon / 1:00pm - 5:00pm Monday - Friday Eligibility: Residents of northern Denton County Service Area: Northern Denton County Provide assistance with rent, utilities, prescriptions and medical supplies, adult & child eye exams & eye glasses, transportation, school supplies for children, and assistance with obtaining vital records. Assistance is coordinated with other agencies and targeted toward client self-sufficiency. Keep Denton Beautiful (940) Provides information and referral for persons interested in promoting the beautification efforts of Denton County. Volunteer opportunities. Keep Lewisville Beautiful (972) Provides information and referral for persons interested in promoting the beautification efforts of Denton County. Volunteer opportunities. Lake Cities Community Food Pantry & Community Aid Fund 300 E. Hundley Lake Dallas, TX (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 2:00PM - Tuesday & Thursday and 6:00PM - 7:00PM - 2nd & 4th Thursdays Eligibility: Low income living in Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek, Shady Shores or Corinth Service Area: Lake Cities Area Provides food and hygiene items. Provides some assistance with utility bills and prescriptions. Legal Aid of Northwest Texas 625 Dallas Drive, Suite 350 Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Income & residency restrictions. Call for phone intake. Service Area: Denton, Wise, Cooke, Jack, & Montague Counties Civil legal services for persons and families eligible. Client may have to pay for court cost. Call for screening and make appointment. 14

29 Legal Hotline for Older Texans 1(800) Free legal advice by telephone to Texans age 60 or older: victims of violent crime or those eligible for Medicare. Legal Line - Dallas Bar Association 2101 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX (214) Fax (214) Hours: 5:30PM - 8:00PM - 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays Provides answers to simple legal questions over the phone. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 8111 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 425 Dallas, TX (972) Fax (972) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Those diagnosed with a blood cancer Service Area: North Texas area Provides patients and their families the opportunity to share experiences with someone who has been successfully treated for the same diagnosis. Information Resource Center 1(800) Hours: 9:00AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Friday Service Area: U.S. & Canada Provides patients, families and healthcare professionals with the latest information on leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Co-Pay Assistance Program 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Ste. 310 White Plains, NY (877) Eligibility: Those diagnosed with AML leukemia, non- Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma, MDS; patient has insurance; within 4 times the U.S. Federal poverty level. Service Area: U.S. & Canada Financial assistance for doctor co-pays, drug co-pays & health insurance monthly payments. Patient Financial Aid Program (972) Fax (972) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Those diagnosed with a blood cancer Service Area: North Texas area Reimburses those diagnosed with a blood cancer up to $500.00, in each of two 12 month periods. Family Support Groups (972) Fax (972) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Those diagnosed with a blood cancer, family & friends Service Area: North Texas area Facilitating communication among patients, family and friends and the medical team. With professional guidance, patients and family members can discuss their concern with others who share the same experience. Trish Green Back to School Program for the Child with Cancer (972) Fax (972) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Children diagnosed with cancer Service Area: North Texas area The Trish Green Back to School Program for the Child with Cancer was developed to foster communication among healthcare professionals, parents, young patients and school personnel in preparation for a child s return to school after cancer treatment. Informative materials, videos and a wealth of literature are available through a Society s local chapters. Leuty Avenue Apartments 909 West 7th Street Justin, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM - Tuesday - Thursday Fees: Application fee Provides affordable housing for low-income families, the handicapped and the disabled. Lewisville Senior Activities Center 1950-A S. Valley Parkway Lewisville, TX (972) Fax (972) Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 8:00AM - 9:00PM - Tuesday and Thursday Eligibility: Adults, 50 years of age and older Fees: For classes, some activities, trips and events Service Area: Lewisville, Flower Mound, Highland Village and Denton County The operative word in our name is activity and there is a lot of them here for everyone to enjoy. The center has special events to classes to yoga. We strive to present a wide spectrum of activities. There is no charge to be a member of our center, you just have to complete a membership form. Classes, activities and trips are reasonable priced or free. SPAN lunches are served daily at 11:30AM; you must sign-up 24 hours in advanced. Meals are $1.50 donation for 60 and over and $3.50 donation for those under 60 years of age. Denton County Transportation Authority is available by calling (940) or transportation is available via Trolley route service. Living Water Ministry - Lifegate Church 3350 Deerwood Pkwy. Denton, TX (940) Formerly known as The Pantry, Living Water Ministry will hold outreach events through the year designed to seek and save the lost of the Denton region, by providing food, clothing and outreach. Volunteers are the core resource of Living Water Ministry, and we always welcome those who are willing to help. Volunteers will be the primary operators of our 15

30 annual events as well as outreaches, classes for new believers, and assistance for those in need of food and necessities. Lions Club P.O. Box Lewisville, TX (972) P.O. Box 851 Denton, TX (940) Provides eyeglasses for sight impaired children in Denton schools (grades 1-6) on the recommendation of the school nurse. Financial assistance available through Interfaith Ministries when money is available. Seeing Eye (leader) dogs for blind persons in Denton County when there is money available. Two week summer camp for handicapped children and diabetic children in Denton County. For more information contact Interfaith Ministries at (940) Little Elm Area Food Bank 501 Bill Street Little Elm, TX (972) (972) for appointments Hours: 9:00AM - 4:00PM - Monday s; 12:00PM - 5:00PM - Thursday s; 9:00AM - 3:00PM third Saturday of every month Service Area: Hackberry, Little Elm, Lakewood Village, Oak Point The Little Elm Food Bank offers a direct service to people in need, as well as providing information and referral services to other agencies. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, or any other protected status. Appointments are not required during regular hours. Short-term assistance is provided a maximum of once every 90 days. Proof of residency required. Drivers license and a utility bill are required. All clients must complete an application each time they are seeking assistance. Little Elm Medical Clinic 730 El Dorado Pkwy. Little Elm, TX (972) Fax (972) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Services for acute and chronic illness for ages 3 and up Service Area: Residence of Little Elm and surrounding areas Offers several medical services for patients older than 3 years of age. Medicare accepted and most major insurance companies. Please visit the website or call for more information. 16 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Coit Road, Ste. 200 Dallas, TX (972) Fax (972) Offers professional and public health education regarding birth defects and pregnancy. Community services include pamphlets, films, speaker s bureau and community health education interns. Volunteers and college internships are available. Please visit the website for local chapters in your area and to find out more information. Meals on Wheels - Program of SPAN 1800 Malone (940) Fax (940) Fees: $15 per week ($3 per meal) Volunteers deliver hot meals at noon Monday through Friday to homebound residents that are unable to cook meals, eat in restaurants or grocery shop easily. Volunteer opportunities available. See also SPAN Metrocrest Social Services 1111 W. Beltline Rd., Ste. 100 Carrollton, TX (972) Fax (972) Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 8:00AM - 7:00PM Wednesday; 9:00AM - 1:00PM Saturday Eligibility: Client must provide proof of residency and identity and must live in area served Service Area: Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell and zip in Denton County The MSS employment program will assist individuals with one or more of the following: Individual job counseling, employment skills training, support services and information for other needs and referrals to other agencies. Every client meets with an employment counselor who determines their current needs and develops a program plan to meet those immediate needs. Clients are also assisted in determining current barriers and how to lower these barriers in order to find employment or upgrade employment. Once soluntions have been identified for current needs, counselors discuss future goals. Counselors then work with clients to develop a self-sufficiency plan that addresses how the client can achieve these future goals. Clients are encouraged by counselors to continue their efforts in finding employment by providing them employment leads. Counselors also provide followup appointments. MSS offers skills training to help with resumes, interviewing, and completing applications. We also offer many referrals to improve education, language skills, or to deal with citizenship issues. MSS provides clients the opportunity to use computers, printers, fax machines, phones, and copier equipment to assist them in obtaining and preparing for employment success.

31 Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 8:00AM - 7:00PM Wednesday; 9:00AM - 1:00PM Saturday Eligibility: Client must provide proof of residency and identity and must live in area served Service Area: Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell and zip in Denton County Provide short-term emergency assistance to improve life situations of residents. During the qualification process, MSS assists families with one or more of the following: Housing assistance, Utilities assistance, Food, Clothing/Household items, Bus passes/gas vouchers, Medical needs, Assessment and referral and seasonal programs. MSS provides services for families who are in crisis, due to insufficient income, or resources to adequately meet their needs. Caseworkers develop a program plan with families to stabilize the crisis and more the family toward self-sufficiency. In order to achieve this goal the agency makes referrals as needed for employment, budgeting, food stamps, child support, education and legal aid. Caseworkers follow up on the referral process to determine the clients progress. This plan and the financial assistance provided by the agency fundamentally change the family s economic situation and move them towards independence. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 8585 Stemmons Freeway, Ste. 525, South Dallas, TX (214) South Central Expressway, Ste. 108 McKinney, TX (214) Fax (214) (800) toll free (866) toll free Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Victims/Survivors of drunk driving MADD believes it s possible for our nation to eliminate the tragedy of drunk driving and prevent underage drinking. And we are committed to serving drunk driving victims/ survivors. The region involves 31 counties including Denton county. Victim/survivor services are free. Mother s Milk Bank of North Texas 306 N. Loop 288, Ste. 183 Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Mother s Milk Bank - Drop off Depot Hours: 8:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 7:00PM - Monday and Tuesday; 7:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 6:00PM - Wednesday; 8:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 5:00PM - Thursday Eligibility: Breast milk donors must contact the Milk Bank The Milk Depot is designed to give milk donors a convenient place to drop off milk that will be collected by the Mother s Milk Bank of North Texas, located in Fort Worth. Women wishing to donate breast milk should first contact the bank in order to sign up. The contact number is (817) or 1(866) Please visit the website for more information. Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc. Greater Dallas Chapter Merit Dr., Ste Dallas, TX (972) Fax (972) (800) Provides diagnostic and follow-up care including physical, occupational and respiratory therapy evaluation provided through UT Southwestern Medical School, the Neurological Clinic of Texas, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and Texoma Neurology Associations of Denison. Assistance is provided for the purchase of wheelchairs (manual and electric), leg braces and communicative aids. Ongoing support groups include ALS (Lou Gehrig s disease), myasthenia gravis, Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, and parent groups. Recreational programs include summer camp for children and social functions and activities regularly scheduled. Patients must be suspected of having a neuromuscular problem or be diagnosed with any one 43 neuromuscular diseases. Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid are accepted. National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Lone Star Chapter 2105 Luna Rd., Ste.390 Carrollton, TX (214) Fax (214) Provides advocacy, peer/professional counseling, information and referral; client, family, public, professional education programs, emergency financial assistance, equipment assistance/ loan program, lending library, chapter newsletter, literature, self-help groups, newly diagnosed programs, therapeutic recreation programs, social activities, and multiple sclerosis research support. Nexus Recovery Center, Inc La Prada Dr. Dallas, TX (214) Fax (214) Hours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Female clients over the age of 13 and as many as three of their accompanying children Fees: Case by case basis Service Area: All areas Nexus offers three residential programs: Adult Women (women ages 18 and up admitting into residential treatment without children), Pregnant and Parenting Women with Children (women ages 18 and up admitting into residential treatment with up to three children under the age of 12), and Adolescents (teenage girls between the ages of 13 and 17 seeking substance abuse treatment for themselves. We can accommodate pregnant adolescents as well as adolescents with children). We have licensed childcare center on campus where children receive care while their mom is in treatment during the day. Within all treatment programs we offer counseling and case management, life skills training, STD/HIV 17

32 testing and education, psychiatric services, family therapy and education, and parenting classes. North Texas Youth Connection P.O. Box 1625 Sherman, TX (903) Fax (903) STAR Family Connection 1602 E. Lamar St. Sherman, TX Hours: 8:00AM - 8:00PM - Monday - Thursday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Friday Eligibility: Youth ages 0-17 (and their family) when undergoing crisis or family conflict Service Area: Grayson, Cooke, Fannin, Lamar, Hunt, Montague, Wise, Archer, Clay, and Wichita counties A free counseling program for the families of youth ages 0-17 who are running away, truant, experiencing family conflict or committing delinquent offenses but not on formal probation. Family Counseling, Lifeskills groups for youth to learn skills such as anger management, communication, decision making, self-esteem and similar lessons. Parent Support groups for parents to gain support and skills to strengthen their abilities. Universal Child Abuse Prevention to increase knowledge and awareness of child maltreatment and to promote positive parenting. Emergency Youth Shelter 1(800) Hours: 24-hour crisis hotline Eligibility: Youth ages who are homeless, abused, runaway Fees: Case by case basis Service Area: North Texas/Grayson County The 14-bed temporary shelter for males and females ages provides runaway, homeless and abused youth with a safe place to stay until they can be reunited with their family or an alternative living arrangement can be secured. Discovery is our copyrighted summer program for youth residing in the emergency shelter. In this program, the daily schedule is enmeshed with fun enrichment activities and experiential learning, include arts and crafts, tours, field trips, games, group discussions, community service projects and guest speakers. Northwest Christian Community Services 108 Pecan Street Roanoke, TX (817) Hours: 9:00AM - 2:00PM - Monday - Wednesday Service Area: Northwest Independent School District Provides food, commodities, clothing, household items and some utility assistance. Donations are accepted. 18 Opening Doors Immigration Services 2200 N. Bell Ave. Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: Walk-in s only: 7:00AM - 9:00PM - Monday and 9:00AM - 12:00PM - Saturday; Appointments only and phone calls: 9:00AM - 6:00PM - Tuesday and Wednesday Eligibility: Contact agency for eligibility requirements Fees: Vary, contact agency Service Area: Denton, Tarrant, Collin, Dallas, Wise, Cooke and all surrounding counties ODIS only provides services for family based permanent immigrant petitions and applications, with the exceptions of renewal of green cards, researching old temporary residents and finding their applications or petitions from long ago, or for those who never received their cards. We also provide assistance with Self Petitions which consist of VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) and Religious Workers. In order to determine your eligibility and qualifications, a counselor must go over your situation. ODIS does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in selection of cases we accept. Participants are selected by eligibility of USCIS benefits, and if they qualify for family legal immigration services offered by ODIS. When you come to the office, you will first be asked to fill out some information forms. All information is completely confidential. ODIS office visits can be paid with personal check or cash and is to be paid prior to receiving a consultation with a counselor. We consider each client to be a partner in completing their case. We provide our legal knowledge of immigration laws and procedures while you provide us with your history and locate and copy all documents needed. Our Daily Bread 300 W. Oak Street (940) (940) Hours: 12:00PM - 1:30PM - Monday - Friday Service Area: Denton Provides nutritious meals for clients, provides transportation support to medical appointments and job interviews, facilitate job search support, provides information on crucial services available through other agencies, provides telephone accessibility, blood pressure checks and limited medical referral assistance. Provide seasonal clothing in winter and limited essential hygiene supplies. Pastoral Counseling and Education Center 4525 Lemmon Ave., Suite 200 Dallas, TX (214) Fax (214) (800) Hours: By appointment Service Area: Allen, Arlington, Carrollton, Coppell, Dallas, Duncanville, Flower Mound, Irving, Lewisville, McKinney, Mesquite, Plano and Richardson

33 The Center provides outreach to anyone in need including individuals, couples and families. Offers counseling on issues such as mending relationships, surviving divorce, dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and the trauma of emotional, physical or sexual abuse as well as those caught in the tragedy of alcoholism and substance abuse. PediPlace 502 S. Old Orchard Lane, Ste. 126 Lewisville, TX (972) Fax (972) Hours: 8:00AM - 8:00PM - Monday and Wednesday; 8:00AM - 6:00PM - Tuesday and Thursday; 8:00AM - 4:00PM - Friday; 9:00AM - 1:00PM - Saturday Eligibility: 0-18 years old, Medicaid, CHIP, and uninsured Service Area: Denton and surrounding counties Pediatric health care facility that provides treatment of acute illness, treatment and management of chronic illness, well child visits, vaccinations, referrals for special care, hearing aids, vision screening, parent and child health education. People s Clinic of Denton County 505 S. Locust Street (940) Fax (940) Hours: 7:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Tuesday; 10:00AM - 7:00PM - Wednesday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Thursday; 8:00AM - 4:00PM - Friday Eligibility: All ages, low income Denton county residents Fees: Sliding fee scale based on income Provides primary health care treatment for children and adults. The clinic takes Medicaid and offers a sliding fee schedule for those with low income. Patients are seen by appointment only. Bilingual staff is available. Physicians Referral/Health Link (800) Service Area: Denton and surrounding counties Referrals made to members of the Denton County Independent Physicians Association for persons living in Denton and surrounding areas. Pilot Point Goodfellows 1189 S. Hwy 377 Pilot Point, TX (940) Service Area: North East Denton County Assistance includes food, clothing, prescriptions and utilities. To apply, call for an appointment. Pilot Point Senior Center 310 S. Washington Pilot Point, TX (940) Fax (940) Provides physical fitness program, educational and recreational activities, health and social services and noon meals through the cooperative efforts of SPAN and various community organizations. Contributions requested but not required. Advance reservations necessary for meal services. Pinnacle Home Health 1001 Cross Timbers Road, Suite 2270 Flower Mound, TX (972) Fax (972) Provides full-service home health serving DFW and surrounding counties. Specializing in senior wellness and fall prevention. Locally owned and operated home health agency that provided customized home strength and conditioning programs as well as physical, occupational and speech therapy. Planned Parenthood 2436 S. IH - 35 Ste. 340 Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 7:00PM - Monday and Tuesday; 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Wednesday - Friday; 9:00AM - 2:00PM - Saturday Service Area: Denton Provides confidential, high quality, low cost health care services to Denton County residents. Free annual exams for women 40 and older. Also provides mammograms and tubal and vasectomy programs to patients. Prazim Ministries P.O. Box 550 Aubrey, TX (940) Service Area: Aubrey, Pilot Point and Krugerville Provides basic supplemental needs such as food, clothing, furniture, etc Primary Care Clinic of North Texas 376 W. Main Street, Ste. F Lewisville, TX (972) Fax (972) (972) Hours: 1:00PM - 5:00PM - Monday and Tuesday; 8:30AM - 12:30PM - Wednesday - Saturday Eligibility: Over 12 years with no insurance. Fees: Office visit $30, call for service fees Service Area: All of North Texas Provides blood tests, pap smear, screening for hepatitis, HIV, cholesterol, PSA, etc and referrals. 19

34 Progress for Disability Services, Inc Edinburg Denton, TX (940) Eligibility: People with disabilities Serves people with disabilities by providing durable equipment as needed, i.e. walkers, shower chairs, quadcanes, etc. The equipment is donated by community residents and given to the disabled persons for their use. The organization interfaces with other community agencies to make the home accessible for people with disabilities by installing ramps, railings, grab bars or other needs. All staff are volunteers. Provides information and referral services the disabled person may need and assists in completing forms for services, if needed. The service is open to all people with disabilities regardless of income or disability. All information concerning the client is confidential. Promising Partners Mailing address: 325 Anita Avenue Keller, TX (817) Metro (817) ext Eligibility: Teen parents Promising Partners mission is to empower teen parents by providing social and emotional support for the completion of high school and opportunities for further education, ultimately changing their destiny by breaking the cycle of poverty and welfare. REACH of Denton 405 S. Elm, Ste. 202 (940) Fax (940) Adjustment to Disability Support Group Hours: 1:30PM - 3:30PM - Tuesday, June through September Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities Service Area: Denton and surrounding counties Provides group counseling with a licensed professional counselor. General Support Group Hours: 1:00PM - 2:00PM - Wednesday Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities Service Area: Denton and surrounding counties Provides support in group setting, contact for more information or visit website. Reading and Radio Resource 2007 Randall Dallas, TX (214) Fax (214) Recorded Books - Kids Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday 20 Eligibility: Students who qualify for special education, ESL or learning differences, services K-12th grades Vary Students (K-12th grades) who are in public/private/ home schooled environments and who qualify for Special Education, ESL or Section 504 (learning differences not severe enough to qualify for SE) services. We will read textbooks, literature and outside reading assignments for those students. Recorded Books - Adults (800) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Anyone who is unable to read or hold printed material Adults who are print impaired may request a book be sent from the catalog of over 3700 titles we have in house or request that we read a book for them. All services are free of charge and the listener may keep the recording. NTRB - A Radio Reading Service Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Anyone who is unable to read or hold printed material Service Area: mile radius from our Cedar Hill tower Fees: Radio units are provided free of charge to anyone who is certified by a physician or social worker to be print impaired. Services are free of charge but we do ask that the radio be returned to the agency should the listener no longer need it. Programming consists of local, state and national newspapers, magazines and serialized books, several self-help shows (i.e. Cooking the Dark, The Blind Handyman, etc.), travel, jazz, and a myriad of other segments. We broadcast 24/7, 365 days per year. ReadyStart 1208 Bentoaks Crt. Denton, TX (469) Fax (469) Early Childhood Intervention - ECI Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM - Monday - Friday; evening appointments available upon request Eligibility: Any child birth to 3 years who is experiencing developmental delay or disability Fees: Sliding fee scale based on income Service Area: Denton, Wise Counties and Plano ISD Provides physical occupational and speech language therapies, developmental services, nutrition services, screening and assessment, family support and counseling, transition services at age 3, assistive technology and vision and hearing services. Riding Unlimited, Inc T.N. Skiles Rd. Ponder, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 6:00PM - Tuesday - Saturday Eligibility: Participants be at least 3 years of age Fees: 10 week session: $300; 5 week: $150; sliding scale

35 scholarship available. Service Area: North Texas area Riding Unlimited is a NARHA Premier Accredited Center. Classes are taught by NARHA certified instructors that develop and follow lesson plans designed to benefit the participants. Trained horse leaders and sidewalkers volunteer their time to insure the safety of our riders. Riding Unlimited s theraputic horsemanship riding and carriage driving programs are dedicated to enabling North Texas disabled community by enhancing their physical, social, educational and emotional abilities. Building strength, courage and confidence is what the program is all about. Our name exemplifies the ultimate goal for any rider - encouragment to pursue their own unique ability. Program goals: Theraputic Riding is based on individual needs. Goals may include improvement in muscle tone, range of motion, rhythm, muscle strength, balance, and coordination. Riding and carriage driving instruction goals may inlcude improvement in attention span, spatial relations, sensory awareness, sequential performance and reasoning skills. Horsemanship skills that may be developed include cantering, posting, carriage driving, and stable management. Riders may participate in demonstrations, competitions, and Special Olympics Equestrian events at the local and state level. Roanoke Food Pantry 108 Pecan Street Roanoke, TX (817) Provides staple food supplies to families/individuals who are in an emergency situation. The center accepts donations of food and contributions of money, which is used to buy needed commodities. Rosemont at Pecan Creek 3500 E. McKinney Street Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Service Area: Denton Southwest Housing, Inc. provides social, educational and recreational services to residents in contracted affordable housing communities. The local family program is housed at Rosemont at Pecan Creek. The after-school enrichment/ tutoring program operates Monday - Friday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm and is free to the residents. Please visit the website or contact Rosemont at Pecan Creek for more information. R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Denton County 1400 Crescent St., Ste. #3 (940) Fax (940) (972) Lewisville Eligibility: Adults 55 and older RSVP mobilizes adults 55 and over to address community needs by volunteering at non-profit agencies, governmental entities and health care facilities. The Salvation Army, Denton Corps 1508 E. McKinney Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Social Services Hours: 9:00AM - 4:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Meets government poverty guidelines Provides services for individuals and families in need of food, assistance paying utilities and rent, clothing, household furnishing, inter-city transportation and referral services. To qualify you must provide an award letter (S.S., S.S.S., TANF, F.S.), proof of income/expense, social security card for each member of family, Denton County current photo identification. Emergency Lodging and Meals Hours: Open everyday at 5:00PM for shelter Eligibility: Homeless; must have photo identification Provides emergency lodging and meals for transients, homeless families, and dislocated individuals provided at The Salvation Army shelter. Weekly Personal Development Programs 2801 North Elm Children and adult group programs that provide educational, spiritual, and social development: Sunday School 10:00AM - Sunday; Women s Group 6:00PM - Monday (ages 16 and up); Boy s Adventure Corps 6:00PM - Tuesday (ages 6-18); Girl Guards 6:00PM - Tuesday (ages 13-18); Sunbeams 6:00Pm - Tuesday (ages 6-12). Seasonal Local Services and Programs Eligibility: Meets government poverty guidelines Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving day at 11:00AM - 2:00PM; Christmas, Christmas Clearing Bureau, Toys/ Clothing and Holiday Food Assistance: applications taken in October and November, please provide award letter, proof of income/expense, social security for each family member, Denton County current identification and meet government poverty guidelines; Vacation Bible School following year end school; Summer Camp for Boy s Adventure, Girl Guards and Sunbeams in June, July and August. Disaster Response Hours: As needed when a disaster occurs When an entire community or regional area is devastated by an earthquake, tornado, flood, or hurricane, The Salvation Army moves quickly into action at the local, divisional, territorial, an even national level if needed. 21

36 S.C.O.R.E (Counselors to America s Small Business) 5646 Milton Street-Meadows Building, Ste. #303 Dallas, TX (214) Fax (214) Hours: 9:00AM - 3:00PM - Monday - Friday; 9:00AM - 12:00PM - Saturday by appointment only SCORE offers free and confidential small business advice and training to help individuals build their business from the initial idea to the start up success. Please visit the website or contact the office for more information. Shady Shores Apartments 401 N. Shady Shores Lake Dallas, TX (940) Fax (940) Eligibility: Low income families and those with disabilities Provides affordable housing for low income families, the handicapped and disabled Sharp Focus Centers, LLP 1204 Bent Oaks, Ste. 100 Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) (888) Sharp Focus Center for Counseling, Education and Meditation Offers an Anger Management Program, Children s Divorce Coping Groups, Chemical Abuse Resistance Education Class (both in English and Spanish), play therapy, substance abuse evaluation for the Department of Transportation (Federal, State and Local) and counseling for all ages regarding addictions, parenting, anxiety, depression, and blended families. Also offers meditation for services for all types of dispute. Se habla Espanol. The Shepard s Storehouse 1189 South Hwy 377 Pilot Point, TX (940) (940) Hours: 8:30AM - 12:00PM - Monday, Wednesday and Friday; phone answered 24 hours Eligibility: Anyone in legitimate need Service Area: Pilot Point, Tioga, Aubrey, Krugerville, Green Valley, Lincoln Parks, Providence, and Savannah We consider all needs, only medical, food, utilities, clothing and gasoline. Please contact for more information. Singing Oaks Church of Christ 101 Cardinal Drive Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Singing Oaks Church of Christ Benevolence Ministry Hours: Food Pantry 3:00PM - 5:00PM - Tuesday and Thursday; Clothing Room 8:30AM - 11:30 AM - Tuesday Fees: Amount of assistance varies by family size Service Area: North section of Denton County Provides nonperishable and some frozen meats and vegetables. Clothing is free but limited to 4 pieces per household. Provides prescription drug assistance for routine medical treatment. Bicycles for the homeless upon availability. Reference materials for GED and ESL studies through DISD. Social Security Administration 2201 Colorado Blvd. Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Toll free TTY (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 4:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Anyone needing Social Security services or assistance Service Area: Denton and Wise County Assists residents of Denton and Wise Counties in filing for retirement, survivor, disability and Medicare benefits. Assists in establishing eligibility for Supplemental Security Income benefits for the aged, blind, and disabled. Helps anyone secure a Social Security number or to make changes on an existing number. Solutions of North Texas 1522 N. Ruddell Denton, TX (214) Fax (940) (214) Hours: 24 hours/7 days Eligibility: Men and women 18 and older recovering from substance abuse Fees: $700/month Service Area: This location serves Denton County All aspects of transitional services include: assistance obtaining social services, discharge planning, employment counseling, assistance in locating housing or alternate placement (detox, treatment), job training, life skills training, 12 step recovery support, mentoring. 90 day commitment, and can stay up to nine months Southwestern Diabetic Foundation FM 678 Whitesboro, TX (940) Fax (940) Camp Sweeney Hours: Agency: 8:30AM - 5:30PM - Monday - Friday; Camp Sweeney - Summer: 8:00AM - 7:30PM Eligibility: Ages 6-18 who have diabetes Fees: Camp fees and medical fees 22

37 Assists children with diabetes acquire the principles of diabetic management necessary to prevent both long term and short term complications. Inpatient Rehabilitation: including diabetes education, nutrition education, and the development of blood glucose management and injection skills. SPAN (Special Programs for Aging Needs) 1800 Malone (940) Fax (940) Meals on Wheels Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00 PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Age 60+, homebound Fees: Ask for a $1.50 donation for each meal A hot nutritious noon meal is delivered to homebound clients M-F and if desired, 2 meals for the weekend are delivered with the Thursday or Friday meals. Transportation Hours: 6:00AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Age 60+, veterans, individuals with disabilities and the general public Fees: Seniors, 60+ $1.25 each way; individuals with disabilities - $1.75 each way; Veterans that have been approved by the Veterans Clinic receive free transportation to the VA hospitals in Dallas and Fort Worth; general public - $2.50 SPAN provides Demand Response transportation in wheelchair lift equipped buses. Reservations for rides must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance; 2 days in advance is better. Service is door to door. Drivers cannot help carry groceries or other items for the consumer. Trips can be for any purpose, i.e. visiting a friend, doctor s appointment, shopping. Family Caregiver Support Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00 PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Anyone who is an informal caregiver (not a paid caregiver) taking care of someone 60+ Each support group has an educational section and a sharing section. Seminars and conferences have workshops where participants can gain useful information about topics that are applicable to their caregiving situation. A Resource Library is available at the SPAN office. Information can be picked up there or if requested, received through the mail. Emergency Response Program Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00 PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Any age, but usually 60+. Fees: $25 - Installation and $25 per month Individuals do not purchase the response system from SPAN; they pay a monthly fee for the service. There is no specified length of time the individual must use the system. If their situation changes and they no longer need the service, they notify our office and the service is discontinued. Either a family member or friend returns the response unit to SPAN or a staff person will pick up the unit. SPAN installs an Emergency Response System in the individual s home using an existing telephone jack. SPAN will respond to any problems the individual encounters with the system. Actual monitoring of the system and response to activation in an emergency is provided by the response system company, at this time the Lifeline company. Benefits Counseling Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00 PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Any age, but usually 60+ This service helps individuals entitled to benefits that they do not receive apply for the benefits. Individuals wanting to enroll in the Medicare Prescription Drug program receive help in determining which plan best meets their needs and the enrollment process. Basic budgeting training is offered. Organization of financial records is provided and is followed up on a monthly basis. Monthly bill paying/check writing for individuals with disabilities, macular degeneration, is also available. Senior Paws (Supplemental Pet Food Program) Eligibility: Individuals in our Meals on Wheels program Supplemental pet food is delivered by SPAN volunteers to the residence of a current Meals on Wheels consumer once a month. Volunteer Program Fees: Varies Eligibility: Age 18 and older Volunteers deliver Meals on Wheels, organize pet food deliveries, work as Senior Helpers, volunteer with Senior Pals, help with special events and administrative activities. Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center 1960 Post Oak Drive Corinth, TX (940) Fax (940) (940) Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: All who will benefit from therapeutic riding Service Area: Denton and 9 other surrounding counties Provides free therapeutic riding lessons to children and adults who fit into one of several programs: Disabilities, At Risk Youth, Drug Rehab, Battered Women and Children who are victims of abuse. Please contact or visit the website for more information. State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral Services PO Box Austin, TX (800) Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Service Area: Statewide We refer clients to lawyers, based on their legal need and geographic location. The attorneys we refer to will charge 23

38 no more than $20 for the initial 30-minute consultation, and their normal fees after that. No referral for pro bono or free lawyers. StarCare Home Health 520 South US Hwy 377 Pilot Point, TX (940) Fax (940) Toll free (800) Service Area: Sanger area, Northern Denton County and the Northwestern corner of Collin County StarCare Home Health is the branch office of Denton Home Health Care. It is non-profit religious affiliated organization accredited by AJCAHO and is a Medicare/Medicaid certified home health care agency. StarCare provides in home care to individuals under a physicians order or through private pay services. Street Outreach 129 Harmon Road Hurst, TX (817) TTY (800) Hours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Anyone Service Area: Tarrant, Denton, Wise, Jack, Montague and other surrounding counties Street Outreach is a branch of the Mental Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant county under the Substance Abuse Division. If offers HIV education to individuals and companies in service counties. Street Outreach offers free HIV testing using the OraQuick Rapid Response and/or OraQuick Advanced HIV 1 and 2 Antibody test. The results can be confirmed in about 30 minutes. Promotes HIV education as well as a wide range of health related topics are provided to schools, universities, jails, probation facilities, churches, communities and companies about HIV and/or substance issues. Screening and referrals for Billy Gregory and Pine Street Recovery Center are also made for substance treatment. Substance Abuse Resource Center 1800 Chestnut Denton, TX (940) Eligibility: Enrolled UNT students One of SARC s primary goals is to help students who are experiencing problems associated with the misuse of alcohol or other drugs. Student assistance include support groups and individual counseling and education. SARC is responsible not only for helping students with existing issues regarding their drug and alcohol abuse, but also to create a safer campus atmosphere through student services. Drug and Alcohol Education Coalition, Extended Classroom Experience, internship and practicum opportunities. 24 Sullivan Senior Center 200 Bolivar Sanger, TX (940) Eligibility: 50 years of age or older Provides recreational, physical, and educational programs to persons over 50 years of age. Some of the programs offered include help with income tax forms, filling Medicare papers, dance classes, ceramic classes, computer training, and health checks. Monthly newsletters are also available by contacting the office. Texas-Denton County Cooperative Extension 306 N. Loop 288, Ste. 222 Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) The Texas Cooperative Extension is the informal education branch of the Texas A & M University system offering educational programs and support materials in the areas. Family and Consumer Sciences cover the areas of parenting, child development, budgeting, diabetes education, health, nutrition, food safety, and food protection management. Agricultural education includes livestock, horse, crops and forages and pesticide safety. Horticulture includes control and identification of insects and pest, landscaping, turf-grasses and fruits and nuts. 4-H and youth development activities include leadership development, livestock and home economics projects, camps, tours, workshops, etc. Leadership development for youth and adults are focused in 4-H clubs, Extension Master Volunteer Programs, Extension Program Council and Extension Education Clubs. All materials and programs are free. Texas Department of Assistance and Rehabilitative Services 6500 Greenville Ave., Ste. 250 Dallas, TX (214) Fax (214) (800) Division for Blind Services Eligibility: Visually impaired individuals Service Area: Denton and surrounding areas Provides vocational rehabilitation and employment assistance services to visually impaired persons, with emphasis on placement services for legally and totally blind people in competitive employment. Child services include counseling and guidance for families and other support services. Training is provided in areas of home management and independent living. Texas Department of Assistance and Rehabilitation Services 116 E. Prairie (940) Fax (940) (800)

39 Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities Rehabilitation provided for persons with disabilities that are handicap to employment. Vocational assessment, counseling and guidance job training and placements, and physical restoration and prosthetic appliances provided. Some services are based on financial need. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 1112 Dallas Drive Denton, TX (940) Eligibility: Families Denton Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect involving Denton County. Provides ongoing services to families and children of abuse or neglect in their own home. Provides social and rehabilitative services to children that have been placed in substitute care as a result of abuse or neglect. For emergency after hours and on weekends, call local law enforcement. Foster Care and Adoption Child Cre Information (800) Abuse in MHMR Facilities (800) Call abuse Hotline at (800) Texas Department of Health Services 1301 S. Bowen Rd., Ste. 200 Arlington, TX (817) Regional Office Fax (940) E. McKinney Denton, TX (940) Denton Office Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Eligibility: Children with special health care needs A state agency that provides and oversees coverage for medical care, prescriptions, and equipment for children with special health care needs up to 21 years of age or with Cystic Fibrosis at any age. Case management services are available to any family with a child with special health care needs. Texas Health and Human Service Commission 3612 E. McKinney Denton, TX (940) Provides support services for low-income families including food stamps, TANIF, Medicaid and nursing home care through Medicaid assistance in locating food, clothing and dental care for children. They make referrals to appropriate agencies when additional services are needed. Additional services include protective services provided for aged and disabled adults and Childcare licensing. TexCare Partnership - CHIP (800) TexCare Provides affordable health insurance coverage for children, newborn through 18 years of age. This is designed for families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but still can t afford to buy insurance. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children 2222 Welborn Street Dallas, TX (214) (800) Patient Access (210) Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation s leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and learning disabilities. There is no charge for treatment at the hospital, and admission if open to Texas children from birth to 18 years of age. For application information, call Patient Access. Texas Social Services 3530 Forest Lane, Ste. 83 Dallas, TX (972) Counseling for Children and Adults Hours: 8:30-4:30 - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Low income/no income individuals on Medicaid or Value Options or who have private insurance Fees: No fees if client has Medicaid or NorthStare Service Area: Bell, Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Hunt, Navarro, Rockwall, and Tarrant Counties Our licensed therapists provide counseling to children and adults ranging in age from We accept Medicaid, NorthStar, Amerigroup, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Horizon Health. Our clients are seen in schools, satellite offices, and homes. We counsel issues including depression, anger management, poor peer relations, poor classroom behavior, aggression, out past curfew or stealing, Legal issues, and violation of rules. Texas Workforce Commission 1300 Teasley Denton, TX (940) North Central Texas Workforce Eligibility: Individuals needing job referral/placement Provides job referral/placement services and employment counseling for veterans, disabled workers, parolees, probationers, older workers, and other special applicant groups. Utilizes a statewide computerized job-matching system which provides information on job listings and childcare referrals. Accept and administer claims for unemployment insurance benefits and provide labor market information and related data. North Texas Human Resource Group Special consideration for the handicapped, elderly, public offenders and other special populations with impairments. 25

40 The Colony Senior Center 5151 N. Colony Blvd. The Colony, TX (972) Eligibility: Anyone over the age of 50 Provide recreational, physical and educational programs to anyone over the age of 50 and their spouses regardless of age. TWU-Counseling and Family Development Center TWU Denton - Human Development Building #114 (940) Fax (940) Counseling and Family Therapy Clinic Eligibility: Individuals, children and families Fees: Fees are assessed Provides counseling to individuals, couples and families including play therapy for children and therapy with adolescents and adults who are experiencing personal or relationship difficulties. Groups are provided for children and adults. Fees are on a sliding scale based on gross family income and family size. TWU-Dental Hygiene Clinic TWU Denton -MCL Building- First floor Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: Call for appointment Eligibility: 13 years or older Fees: Vary, call for information Service Area: Denton and the surrounding areas Offers teeth cleaning, fluoride treatment, sealant, plaque control and full mouth X-rays to students and residents of Denton and the surrounding areas. Services are offered at a reduced cost because students provide them in a learning situation. Keep in mind these appointments are up to 4 hours in length. Anyone who schedules an appointment must be able to return if necessary to complete treatment. TWU - Helping Hands PO Box Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) (940) Helping Hands Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Denton and some surrounding areas We offer volunteers to the community for various projects during the academic year. TWU-Speech and Hearing Clinic PO Box (940) Fax (940) Eligibility: Individuals with communication disorders 26 Service Area: Denton Child and adult speech and language evaluation and therapy. Child and adult hearing evaluation and auditory therapy. Child and adult dysphagia (deviant swelling) evaluation and therapy: infant specialization. Child and adult accent reduction. Located in room 806 in the Multipurpose Classroom Building (MCL), please call for appointments. United Cerebral Palsy of Greater DFW 8802 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX (214) Fax (214) IMPACT Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Adults over the age of 18 who have disabilities and are unable to participate in a work program Fees: Services are available on a private pay basis for clients not enrolled in a Medicaid waiver program. Service Area: Greater Metroplex Provides daily opportunities for adults with disabilities who are 18 and older to participate in individualized goal setting, life skills education, personal growth training, and recreation and leisure interests in their community. Removing Limits Through Technology Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Anyone with a disability Fees: here is no charge for hands on demonstration Service Area: Greater Metroplex The programs pairs people with disabilities with assistive devices that allow them greater independence. Services include evaluating each client for appropriate AT equipment,/ software, demonstrating possible devices and assisting clients in selecting the most appropriate device, referring the client for financial assistance or alternative resources for securing the device if needed, coordinating the training of each client in using their new device, following up with clients to ensure that their device is still useful and that they continue to use the device properly. Please make an appointment for hands on demonstration. Children s Services Hours: 8:30AM - 12:30PM - Monday - Thursday Eligibility: Children with disabilities, ages 3-6 years old. Fees: Fee based on sliding scale Service Area: Greater Metroplex Licensed preschool and skills development and on-site physical, occupational and speech therapy Home and Community-based Support Eligibility: People with disabilities and a primary diagnosis of mental retardation Service Area: Greater Metroplex A Medicaid waiver program that provides a variety of services such as case management. Nursing, supported home living, foster care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and dietary services. Group Home Program Eligibility: People with disabilities and a primary diagnosis

41 of mental retardation Service Area: Greater Metroplex Intermediate Care Facilities and HCS group homes provide 24-hour assistance in a family style residential setting. Services include individualized assistance and training in personal care, money management and community inclusion. University Behavioral Health Denton 2026 W. University Dr. (940) Fax (940) Hospital (940) Hours: 24 Hours UBH is a full service behavioral health and chemical hospital offering inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for children starting at the age of 5 and adults. University Behavioral Health Denton takes any type of insurance. United Way of Denton County 625 Dallas Dr., Ste. 525 Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) [email protected] Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Anyone Service Areas: Denton and surrounding counties Identifies needs, raises and distributes funds for health and human service organizations providing preventative, rehabilitative, emergency and quality of life service for Denton County. Provides agency development and management assistance training for non-profit organizations. Also offers information and referrals within the county, a directory of those services and an Online Volunteer Center. UNT-Child and Family Resource Clinic 1180 Union Circle Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Counseling Program, College of Education Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Eligibility: Adults with bachelor s degree seeking master s in counseling; adults with master s degree seeking Ph.D. in counseling Fees: Current UNT tuition and fees Undergrads seeking a master s degree in counseling leading to certified school counselor or Licensed Professional Counselor; graduate students seeking Ph.D. in counseling UNT-Counseling and Human Development Center UNT Highland, Stovall Hall #155 P.O. Box Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Counseling and Human Development Center Hours: Monday - Friday by appointment only Eligibility: Individuals, children and families Fees: Based on sliding scale Service Area: North Texas Provides counseling for North Texas residents. Counseling includes individual (adult and adolescent), couples, marriage, family and play therapy for children. P.O. Box Denton, TX UNT-Counseling and Testing Center UNT Chestnut Hall #311 P.O. Boxn Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: Call for appointment Eligibility: UNT Students only Fees: Paid for by student fees Personal and vocational counseling for UNT students. Up to 8 sessions. Counseling on Monday through Friday by appointment only. UNT-Psychology Clinic Mailing address: P.O. Box Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Fees: Based on a sliding scale Fees: Dallas/Ft. Worth/Denton Metropolitan area Provides confidential individual, marriage and family therapy, play therapy and group therapy to anyone in the DFW/ Denton area. Intellectual evaluation, personality evaluations, neuropsychological evaluations and vocational evaluations are available. UNT-Neurotherapy Program P.O. Box Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) DRSWA Neurotherapy Lab 410 Ave. C, Chilton Hall, Ste. 134 Eligiblity: UNT students Provides mental health services for UNT students. UNT-Speech and Hearing Center PO Box Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) (940) TTY Eligibility: Individuals with communication disorders Service Areas: Denton and surrounding areas Serves individuals with communication disorders in Denton and surrounding areas. Provides audiology and speech language pathology services, complete hearing evaluations 27

42 (including newborn hearing evaluations), hearing aid and assistive listening device dispensing, assessment and treatment of articulation and language disorders. treatment program for adults with communication disorders due to stroke, preschool program for children with language delay, specialized assessment clinics (voice clinic, computer assisted communication technology clinic, cochlear implant clinic) and parent/ caregiver programs. UNT-Student Support Services - Discovery UNT Highland Hall, Room 201 Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Eligibility: Enrolled UNT students that meet criteria Group tutoring and counseling activities offered to enrolled UNT students to increase retention and graduation rate of participants. Students must meet federal low income criteria, first generation college student criteria, or have a disability. UNT-Talent Search PO Box Denton, TX (940) Eligibility: Students in grades 6-12 Motivates and encourages students in grades 6th-12th to continue their education through high school and into college. Provides counseling and assistance with the completion of all forms required for admission into post-secondary educational program and for obtaining financial aid. UNT-Upward Bound P.O. Box Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) (940) (940) Eligibility: Low income students Service Area: Denton Provides assistance to low income students for the purpose of completing high school and enrolling in college. UNT - Volunteer Center P.O. Box Denton, TX (940) Eligibility: UNT students, staff and faculty Service Area: Denton Provides opportunities for UNT Students, staff, and faculty to improve the quality of life through volunteer service. The Volunteer Center supports, promotes, and fosters volunteerism at the University of North Texas by serving the full range of the volunteer community. 28 VA North Texas Health Care System 2223 Colorado Denton, TX (940) Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Service Area: Denton Inpatient and outpatient alcohol treatment. Includes acute rehabilitation services, occupational therapy, and vocational counseling. Comprehensive Homeless Center Service Area: Denton Provides a wide range of services within a continuum of care to homeless veterans who have medical and psychiatric problems. The programs within the Center are Health Care for Homeless Veterans, VS Supported Housing, the Homeless Domiciliary and the Compensated Work Therapy Program. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Program Service Areas: Denton Outpatient services for veterans with PTSD, including individual and group psychotherapy. Vehicle Access Network (V.A.N.) P.O. Box Denton, TX (940) Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities Service Area: Denton V.A.N. is dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities who have vehicle and/or transportation needs. Offers assistance in acquiring vehicle lifts and other modifications. Vision Ministries 107 Maple (940) Service Area: Denton Emergency assistance to individuals provided by community outreach program. Provides clothing, household items, hygiene items and emergency food when available through donations. Client assessment through home visits. No financial assistance is available. Volunteer Connections 625 Dallas Dr., Ste. 525 Denton, TX webpage and click the Volunteer Opportunities link. Volunteer Program of DISD 1307 N. Locust Denton, TX (940) Service Area: Denton Volunteers work in DISD school libraries, classrooms, of-

43 fices, workrooms, and with computers: assisting librarians, teachers, students or office staff. Orientation and training provided. Guest speakers are welcome at every school to share a craft, hobby, occupation, or travel experience. Other volunteer opportunities include home-helpers who work on craft items, cut letters, or tape record in their home. Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource 400 N. Loop 288, Ste. B Denton, TX (940) Fax (940) Hours: 10:00AM - 2:00PM - Monday - Wednesday; 10:00AM - 7:00PM - Thursday; 10:00AM - 2:00PM - Friday Eligibility: All/Women of child bearing age Provides pregnancy testing and verification, information and education on abortion, adoption and pregnancy, abortion recovery, prenatal/parenting education. Youth and Family Counseling 601 Cross Timbers Flower Mound, TX (972) Fax (972) Community Psychological Health Care Hours: 9:00AM - 9:00PM - Monday - Thursday; 9:00AM - 4:00PM - Friday Fees: Sliding scale fees Provides family therapy, parenting skills, marital or couples therapy, depression, anxiety disorders, blended and family issues, single parent issues, family of origin issues, adolescent development issues, job related stress, substance or alcohol abuse recovery, and grief therapy. 29

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45 HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Attorney General (Child Support Division) Animal Control for the City of Denton Animal Control for Denton County Breaved Parents of North Texas Child Protective Service City of Argyle City of Aubrey City of Corinth City of Denton City of Justin City of Krugerville City of Krum City of Lake Dallas City of Lewisville City of Pilot Point City of Ponder City of Sanger City of Tioga Dallas Tenant Association/Housing Crisis Center Denton Chamber of Commerce Denton County Juvenile Probation Denton Independent School District Denton Public Library Denton Record Chronicle Department of Family Protective Services Fire Marshall/Emergency Management Lewisville Chamber of Commerce Lewisville Public Library Mayor/City Council of Denton North Central Texas College North Texas State Fairgrounds Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Woman s University Time and Temperature United Way of Denton County, Inc University of North Texas United State Post Office Voters Registration

46 POLICE DEPARTMENTS Argyle Police PO Box 609 Argyle, TX Denton Police 601 East Hickory Little Elm Police 100 El Dorado West Little Elm, TX Aubrey Police 107 S. Main St. Aubrey, TX Double Oak Police 320 Waketon Double Oak, TX Pilot Point Police Box 158 Pilot Point, TX Bridgeport Police 812 Halsell Bridgeport, TX Flower Mound Police 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane Flower Mound, TX Ponder Police PO Box 297 Ponder, TX Carrollton Police 2025 E. Jackson Rd. Carrollton, TX Highland Village Police 1000 Highland Village Rd. Highland Village, TX Sanger Police PO Box 578 Sanger, TX The Colony Police 5151 N. Colongy Blve. The Colony, TX Justin Police Box 578 Justin, TX TWU Police Box Denton, TX Corinth Police 2003 S. Corinth St. Corinth, TX Krum Police PO Box 217 Krum, TX UNT Police 902 Avenue E Denton, TX Cross Roads Police PO Box 368 Aubrey, TX Lake Dallas Police PO Box 368 Lake Dallas, TX Decatur Police 1601 S. State St. Decatur, TX Lewisville Police PO Box Lewisville, TX

47 HOTLINES AND TOLL FREE NUMBERS Children Abuse Hotline Child Care Information Hotline Immunization Hotline Safe Riders (Infant Car Seats) Hotline National Missing/Exploited Children Attorney General Child Support Services SIDS Alliance Youth National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Run Away Hotline Texas Run Away Hotline Texas Youth Hotline Seniors Aging (60+ Hotline) Office of Attorney General Elder Law Long Term Care Hotline Legal Hotline for Older Texasn Health & Disabled ALS (Lou Gehrig s) American Diabets Association American Parkinson Disease Association Cancer Information Hotline Deaf Services Division of Blind Services (DARS) Family Health Service Information & Referral HIV/AIDS Hotline Infectious Disease Hotline National Alzheimer s Association

48 HOTLINES AND TOLL FREE NUMBERS Miscellaneous Abuse/Neglect Report Hotline Alcohol/Drug Abuse Hotline Drug Abuse Hotline Crime Victim s Compensation Family Violence Injured Worker s Hotline Lawyer Referral Service Legal Hotline Literacy Hotline National Alcohol/Drug Referral National Center for Victims of Crime Hotline National Domestice Violence Hotline National Sexual Assault Hotline Tele-Care Crisis Team TWC Employer Hotline TWC Unemployment Insurance Hotline

49 SUPPORT GROUPS ADD Support Group AIDS Services of North Texas Alcoholics Anonymous ALS (Lou Gehrig s) Alzheimer s Caregivers Alzheimer Foundation American Cancer Society Ann s Haven Hospice/VNA Bereaved Parents of North Texas Bulimia/Anorexia Peer Group Compassionate Friens, Inc Counseling Center of Denton Denton County MHMR Denton County Health Department Denton Regional Medical Center Diabetes Families Anonymous or Friends of the Family La Leche League of Denton Medical Center of Lewisville Mothers of Multiples Narcotics Anonymous North Texas Down Syndrome Overeaters Anonymous Planned Parenthood of North Texas Presbyterian Hospital of Denton Tough Love-Denton Women to Women Pregancy Resource Center

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