Denton County Community Services Directory

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1 Community Services Directory 2013 Edition Information & Referral Helpline Call 211 or (answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) Sponsored by: and

2 SPECIAL THANKS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR THEIR GENEROUS FINANCIAL SUPPORT. The College of Public Affairs and Community Service s mission is to strengthen communities through education, scholarship and engagement. With seven academic departments and several centers, institutes and professional programs, PACS is transforming the quality of life and becoming the go-to resource for community issues in Texas. Students from our college are prepared for a variety of careers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Our alumni can be found working in a wide range of settings such as, Federal Emergency Management Administration, Child Protective Services, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, U.S. Department of State, Peace Corps, Texas Youth Commission and many others.

3 United Way of, 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, 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: AlphaGraphics and UNT College of Public Affairs and Community Service If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us at ext. 100

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

5 HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Attorney General (Child Support Division) Animal Control for the City of Denton Animal Control for Bereaved Parents of North Texas 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 Denton Chamber of Commerce 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 United Way of, Inc University of North Texas United State Post Office Voters Registration

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

7 HOTLINES AND TOLL FREE NUMBERS Children Abuse Hotline Attorney General Child Support Services Child Care Information Hotline Immunization Hotline National Missing/Exploited Children Safe Riders (Infant Car Seats) Hotline SIDS Alliance Youth National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Texas Run Away Hotline Texas Youth Hotline Seniors Aging & Disability Resource Center Aging & Disability (60+ Hotline) Legal Hotline for Older Texans Office of Attorney General Consumer Protection Texas Department of Aging & Disability Consumer Rights Health & Disabled ALS (Lou Gehrig s) American Diabetes Association American Parkinson Disease Association Cancer Information Hotline Deaf Services Division of Blind Services (DARS) HIV/STD Hotline Infectious Disease Hotline National Alzheimer s Association Substance Abuse Database and Treatment Hotline

8 HOTLINES AND TOLL FREE NUMBERS Miscellaneous Abuse/Neglect Report Hotline Adapt Community Solutions (Mental Health/Chemical Dependency) Attorney General Crime Victim s Compensation Crisis Help Line Drug Abuse Hotline Family Law Hotline Family Violence Legal Line Injured Worker s Hotline Lawyer Referral Service Literacy Hotline National Alcohol/Drug Referral National Domestic Violence Hotline National Sexual Assault Hotline Texas Workforce Commission Employer Hotline Texas Workforce Commission Unemployment Insurance Hotline

9 SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous ALS (Lou Gehrig s) Alzheimer s Caregivers Alzheimer Association American Cancer Society Ann s Haven Hospice/VNA Bereaved Parents of North Texas Bulimia/Anorexia Peer Group Counseling Center of Denton Friends of the Family MHMR Health Department Denton Regional Medical Center Diabetes Down Syndrome Partnership of Tarrant County Guild of Dallas Down Syndrome Health Services of North Texas La Leche League of Denton Medical Center of Lewisville Overeaters Anonymous Planned Parenthood of North Texas Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton Women to Women Pregnancy Resource Center

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11 ALPHABETICAL LISTING Ability Connection Texas... 1 Adult & Community Education for... 1 Advocacy and Pregnancy Center... 1 Alzheimer s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter... 1 Amazing Love Ministries... 1 American Cancer Society... 2 American Diabetes Association... 2 American Heart Association... 2 American Legion Senior Center... 2 The AARP Connections for Independent Living... 2 American Pregnancy Association... 2 American Red Cross-Denton Branch... 2 Ann Windle School for Young Children... 2 Ann`s Haven VNA... 3 Arc of... 3 Argyle Food Bank... 3 Asbury Relief Ministry Food Pantry... 3 Big Brothers Big Sisters... 3 Bluebonnet Hospice Care... 3 Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Council... 4 Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Texas... 4 Camp Fire First Texas... 4 Camp Summit... 4 Career Center- High Schools... 4 CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates of Denton Co.,Inc... 5 Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth - Veteran s Services... 5 CCD Counseling, PA... 5 CEMA Associates... 5 Cenikor Foundation... 5 Child Care Services of North Central Texas (CCS)... 5 Child Study Center... 6 Children s Advocacy Center for... 6 Children s Connections Inc Christian Community Action (CCA)... 6 Chrysalis Educational Foundation... 7 City of Denton - Community Development Office... 7 City of Denton - Parks and Recreation Department... 7 Communities In Schools of North Texas... 8 Community Services, Inc Cross Timbers YMCA... 8 Cumberland Presbyterian Children s Home... 8 Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind... 9 Denton Affordable Housing Corporation (DAHC)... 9 Denton Bible Church... 9 Denton Christian Preschool... 9 Denton City County Day School...10 Denton Community Food Center...10 Friends of the Family...10 Health Department...10 Indigent Health Care...11 MHMR...11 Transportation Authority (DCTA)...11 WIC (Women, Infants and Children)...11 Denton Freedom House...12 Denton Housing Authority...12 Denton I.S.D. Extended School Day Program...12 Denton I.S.D. Regional Day School Program for the Deaf-Special Education...12 Denton I.S.D. Social Services and Assistance...13 Denton I.S.D. Student and Staff Assistance...13 Denton I.S.D. Teen Parent Program...13 Denton Kiwanis Club - Children s Clinic...13 Denton Public Library Literacy Program...13 Denton Senior Center...13 Denton State Supported Living Center Denton Treatment Services Easter Seals North Texas EduCare Community Living Evergreen at Lewisville Excel Center of Lewisville Experience Works...15 EyeCare America...15 Fairoaks Retirement Apartments...15 Family Care Services, Inc Family Health Care, Inc...15 First Step Outreach Program Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program Fred Moore Day Nursery School Geri-Options Geriatric Care Management Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Giving HOPE Inc Goodwill Industries Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Greater Lewisville Cares Greenpath Habitat for Humanity of Health Services of North Texas Hearts For Homes Home Instead Senior Care...19 IASIS Learning Center...19 Innovative Counseling Services...19 Interfaith Ministries...19 Job Corps...19 Keep Denton Beautiful...20 Keep Lewisville Beautiful...20

12 Lake Cities Community Food Pantry & Community Aid Fund...21 LaunchAbility...21 Legal Aid of Northwest Texas...21 Legal Hotline for Older Texans...21 Legal Line - Dallas Bar Association...21 The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society...21 Leuty Avenue Apartments...22 Lewisville Senior Activities Center...22 Little Elm Area Food Bank...22 Little Elm Medical Clinic...22 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation...23 Meals on Wheels of Denton...23 Metrocrest Social Services...23 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)...23 Mother s Milk Bank of North Texas...23 Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc. Greater Dallas Chapter...23 National Multiple Sclerosis Society - South Central Chapter...24 Nexus Recovery Center, Inc...24 North Texas Area Agency on Aging...24 North Texas Youth Connection...25 Northwest Christian Community Services...25 Others Helping Others...25 Opening Doors International Services...25 Our Daily Bread...26 Pastoral Counseling and Education Center...26 PediPlace...26 Phoenix House of Dallas...26 Pilot Point Goodfellows...27 Pilot Point Senior Center...27 Pinnacle Home Health...27 Planned Parenthood of North Texas...27 Primary Care Clinic of North Texas...27 REACH of Denton...27 Reading and Radio Resource...27 Reata Rehabilitation...28 Riding Unlimited, Inc Roanoke Food Pantry - Northwest Community Services...28 Rosemont at Pecan Creek...28 R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)...28 (The) Salvation Army, Denton Corps...29 (The) Salvation Army, Lewisville...29 S.C.O.R.E (Counselors to America s Small Business)...29 Senior Adult Services...29 Shady Shores Apartments...30 (The) Shepherd s Hand...30 (The) Shepherd s Storehouse...30 Singing Oaks Church of Christ...30 Social Security Administration...30 Solutions of North Texas Southern Care Hospice Southwestern Diabetic Foundation SPAN (Special Programs for Aging Needs) Special Abilities of North Texas Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center...32 State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral Services...32 Street Outreach...32 Suicide and Crisis Center...32 Sullivan Senior Center...32 Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service...32 Texas Dept. of Assistance and Rehabilitative Services...33 Texas Dept. of Family and Protective Services...33 Texas Dept. of Health Services...33 Texas Health and Human Service Commission...33 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children...34 Texas Social Services...34 Texas Workforce Solutions...34 The Colony Senior Center...34 Theracare Home Health...34 Therapy TWU - Counseling and Family Therapy Clinic...35 TWU-Dental Hygiene Clinic...35 TWU - Helping Hands...35 TWU - Integrated Clinic for Behavior and Learning Evaluation...35 TWU-Speech and Hearing Clinic...35 United Healthcare...35 United Way of...36 University Behavioral Health Denton...36 UNT-Center for Leadership and Service...36 UNT-Child and Family Resource Clinic...36 UNT-Counseling and Human Development Center..36 UNT-Counseling and Testing Center...37 UNT-Office of Disability Accommodation...37 UNT-Psychology Clinic...37 UNT-Speech and Hearing Center...37 UNT-Substance Abuse Resource Center...37 UNT-Trio Program/Talent Search...37 VA North Texas Health Care System...38 Volunteer Program of DISD...38 We Care Facilities, LLC - Residential Care Homes...38 Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center...39 Youth and Family Counseling...39

13 CATEGORICAL INDEX ABUSE and NEGLECT/PROTECTIVE SERVICES CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates of... 5 Children s Advocacy Center for... 6 Friends of the Family...10 North Texas Youth Connection...25 Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services (CPS)...33 BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICES Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind... 9 EyeCare America (Senior Eye Care Program)...15 REACH of Denton (Resource Center on Independent Living)...27 Reading & Radio Resource...27 TX Dept. of Assistance and Rehabilitation Services...33 CAMPS: RECREATIONAL Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Council... 4 Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Texas... 4 Camp Fire - First Texas... 4 Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas...17 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...29 CAMPS: REHABILITATIVE Camp Summit... 4 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc- Camp Sweeney...31 CLINICS: HEALTH CARE Christian Community Action (CCA)... 6 Health Department...10 Denton Kiwanis Club Children s Clinic...13 Family Health Care, Inc...15 PediPlace...26 Planned Parenthood of Northeast Texas, Inc...27 Primary Care Clinic of North Texas...27 CLOTHING Christian Community Action (CCA)... 6 Vision Ministries... 9 Habitat for Humanity-Ruth s Room...18 Northwest Christian Community Services...25 Pilot Point Goodfellows...27 The Shepherd s Storehouse...30 COUNSELING: CRISIS Friends of the Family...10 Mental Health/ Mental Retardation Center (MHMR)...11 University Behavioral Health Denton...36 Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center...39 COUNSELING: INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY/MARITAL CCD Counseling... 5 CEMA Accociation... 5 Friends of the Family...10 First Step Outreach Program...16 MADD- Chapter...23 Pastoral Counseling & Education Center...26 Texas Social Services...34 TWU-Counseling and Family Therapy Clinic...35 UNT - Child and Family Resource Clinic...36 UNT-Counseling and Human Development Center...36 UNT-Psychology Clinic...37 Youth & Family Counseling...39 COUNSELING: SPECIAL Alzheimer s Association of Greater Dallas Chapter... 1 American Cancer Society- Chapter... 2 American Pregnancy Association... 2 Denton I.S.D.-Teen Parent Program...13 First Step Outreach Program...16 Geri-Options Geriatric and Care Management...16 Innovative Counseling Services...19 S.C.O.R.E...29 VA North Texas Health Care System...38 DAY CARE: ADULTS Geri-Options Geriatric and Care Management...16 Home Instead Senior Care...19 Special Abilities of North Texas...31 DAY CARE: INFANTS/CHILDREN Denton Christian Preschool... 9 Denton City County Day School...10 Denton I.S.D.-Extended School Day Program...12 Fred Moore Day Nursery School...16 DAY CARE: SPECIAL SERVICES Child Care Services of North Central Texas (CCS)... 5 Denton I.S.D.-Extended School Day Program...12 DEAF/HEARING IMPAIRED Denton I.S.D. Regional Day School for the Deaf- Special Education Services...12 Easter Seals of North Texas...14 REACH of Denton...27 TX Dept. of Assistance and Rehabilitative Services...33

14 TWU-Speech and Hearing Clinic...35 UNT-Child and Family Resource Clinic...36 UNT-Speech and Hearing Center...37 DENTAL Denton Bible Church (Denton Mission)... 9 Health Department...10 Denton Kiwanis Club Children s Clinic...13 TWU-Dental Hygiene Clinic...35 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: EVALUATION and TREATMENT Child Study Center... 6 Mental Health Mental Retardation Center (MHMR)...11 Easter Seals of North Texas...14 IASIS Learning Center...19 Reata Rehabilitation...28 Riding Unlimited...28 SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center...32 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children...34 TWU - Integrated Clinic for Behavior and Learning Evaluation...35 TWU-Speech and Hearing Clinic...35 UNT-Child and Family Resource Clinic...36 UNT-Speech and Hearing Center...37 DRUG and ALCOHOL PROGRAMS Cenikor Foundation... 5 Denton Treatment Services...14 Excel Center of Lewisville...14 Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse...17 Innovative Counseling Services...19 MADD- Chapter...23 Nexus Recovery Center, Inc...24 Phoenix House of Dallas...26 Solutions of North Texas...31 Street Outreach...32 UNT-Substance Abuse Resource Center...37 VA North Texas Health Care System...38 EDUCATION: CHILDREN (SOCIALLY and ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED) Ann Windle School for Young Children... 2 Denton Christian Preschool... 9 Denton City County Day School...10 Fred Moore Day Nursery School...16 EDUCATION: CHILDREN (SPECIAL NEEDS) Ann Windle School for Young Children... 2 Arc of... 3 Denton State Supported Living Center...14 TWU-Speech and Hearing Clinic...35 UNT-Speech and Hearing Center...37 EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL SERVICES American Red Cross-Denton Branch... 2 Career Center- High Schools... 4 Communities In Schools of North Texas... 8 Denton I.S.D.-Teen Parent Program...13 Denton Public Library Literacy Program...13 IASIS Learning Center...19 Reading & Radio Resource...27 TX-Agri Life Extension Service...32 UNT-Counseling and Testing Center...37 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE American Red Cross-Denton Branch... 2 Christian Community Action (CCA)... 6 Community Services, Inc... 8 Giving Hope inc...17 Interfaith Ministries...19 Lake Cities Community Food Pantry and Community Aid Fund...21 Metrocrest Social Services...23 Northwest Christian Community Services...25 Pilot Point Goodfellows...27 Roanoke Food Pantry...28 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...29 The Salvation Army, Lewisville...29 The Shepherd s Storehouse...30 Singing Oaks Church of Christ...30 EMPLOYMENT: JOB EVALUATION/ TRAINING/PLACEMENT Career Center- High Schools... 4 Experience Works...15 TX Workforce Solutions...34 EMPLOYMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind... 9 TX Dept. of Assistance and Rehabilitative Services...33 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: EMERGENCY/ SHORT-TERM Christian Community Action (CCA)... 6 Community Services, Inc... 8 Giving Hope, Inc...17 Interfaith Ministries...19 Metrocrest Social Services...23 Northwest Christian Community Services...25 Pilot Point Goodfellows...27 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...29 The Salvation Army, Lewisville...29

15 The Shepherd s Storehouse...30 Singing Oaks Church of Christ...30 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: HEALTH RELATED Christian Community Action (CCA)... 6 Denton Kiwanis Club Children s Clinic...13 Interfaith Ministries...19 The Shepherd s Storehouse...30 Texas Health and Human Services Commission...33 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: INCOME MAINTENANCE CCD Counseling, PA... 5 Social Security Administration...30 Texas Health and Human Services Commission...33 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES/HOUSING Christian Community Action (CCA)... 6 City of Denton Community Development Office... 7 Denton Affordable Housing Corporation (DAHC)... 9 Denton Housing Authority...12 Giving Hope, Inc...17 Interfaith Ministries...19 FOOD/MEALS Argyle Food Bank... 3 Asbury Relief Ministry Food Pantry... 3 Christian Community Action (CCA)... 6 Denton Bible Church (Vision Ministries)... 9 Denton Community Food Center, Inc...10 WIC (Women, Infants and Children)...11 Lake Cities Community Food Pantry...21 Little Elm Food Bank...22 Meals-on-Wheels of Denton...23 Metrocrest Social Services...23 Northwest Christian Community Services...25 Our Daily Bread...26 Pilot Point Goodfellows...27 Roanoke Food Pantry...28 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...29 The Salvation Army, Lewisville...29 Senior Adult Services...29 The Shepherd s Hand...30 Singing Oaks Church of Christ...30 SPAN, Inc. (Special Programs for Aging Needs)...31 Texas Health and Human Service Commission...33 HEARING AIDS Easter Seals of North Texas...14 HOME MAINTENANCE: REPAIR ASSISTANCE City of Denton-Community Development Office... 7 Community Services, Inc... 8 Denton Bible Church (S.W.E.A.T. Team)... 9 Greater Lewisville Cares...17 Hearts for Homes...18 Senior Adult Services...29 HOUSING: SERVICES Denton Affordable Housing Corporation (DAHC)... 9 Denton Housing Authority...12 Habitat for Humanity of...18 INFORMATION and REFERRAL SERVICES: DAY CARE Child Care Services of North Central Texas (CCS)... 5 INFORMATION and REFERRAL SERVICES: GENERAL American Pregnancy Association... 2 Metrocrest Social Services...23 REACH of Denton...27 Senior Adult Services...29 Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services...33 INFORMATION and REFERRAL SERVICES: MEDICAL/DENTAL American Cancer Society- Chapter... 2 LEGAL SERVICES CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates of... 5 Children s Advocacy Center for... 6 Legal Aid of Northwest Texas...21 Legal Hotline for Older Texans...21 Legal Line-Dallas Bar Association...21 Opening Doors International Services...25 State Bar of Texas, Lawyers Referral Service...32 MEDICAL SERVICES Alzheimer s Association Greater Dallas Chapter... 1 American Cancer Society- Chapter... 2 American Diabetes Association... 2 American Heart Association... 2 Ann s Haven VNA... 3 Bluebonnet Hospice Care... 3 Chrysalis Education Foundation... 7 Indigent Health Care...11 Denton Kiwanis Club - Children s Clinic...13 Easter Seals of North Texas...14 EyeCare America (Senior Eye Care Program)...15 Family Care Services, Inc...15 Family Health Care, Inc...15

16 Health Services of North Texas...18 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society...21 Little Elm Medical Clinic...22 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation...23 Muscular Dystrophy Association...23 National Multiple Sclerosis Society- South Central Chapter...24 PediPlace...26 Pinnacle Home Health...27 Primary Care Clinic of North Texas...27 Reata Rehabilitation...28 Riding Unlimited, Inc...28 Senior Adult Services...29 Southern Care Hospice...31 Southwestern Diabetic Foundation, Inc- Camp Sweeney...31 SPAN, Inc SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center...32 Street Outreach...32 Texas Dept. of Health Services-Children with SpecialHealth Care Needs (CSHCN)...33 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children...34 VA North Texas Health Care System...38 MENTAL HEALTH / MENTAL RETARDATION: GENERAL INFORMATION Arc of... 3 Mental Health Mental Retardation...11 Denton State Supported Living Center...14 Excel Center of Lewisville...14 REACH of Denton...27 University Behavioral Health Denton...36 VA North Texas Health Care System...38 PARENT EDUCATION INFORMATION Arc of... 3 Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star... 3 Denton I.S.D.-Teen Parent Program...13 PRENATAL CARE SERVICES Advocacy and Pregnancy Center... 1 Health Department...10 WIC (Women, Infants and Children)...11 Family Health Care, Inc...15 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation...23 Planned Parenthood...27 Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center...39 RECREATION and PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: CHILD/ADULT Arc of... 3 Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star... 3 Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Council... 4 Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Texas... 4 Camp Fire First Texas... 4 City of Denton-Parks and Recreation Department... 7 Denton I.S.D.-Extended School Day Program...12 Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas...17 Reata Rehabilitation...28 Riding Unlimited, Inc...28 Rosemont at Pecan Creek...28 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...29 SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center...32 TX-Agri Life Extension Service...32 SENIOR SERVICES American Legion Senior Center... 2 The AARP Connections for Independent Living... 2 Denton Senior Center...13 Geri-Options Geriatric Care Management...16 Lewisville Senior Activities Center...22 Pilot Point Senior Center...27 R.S.V.P. (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)...28 S.C.O.R.E...29 Senior Adult Services...29 SPAN, Inc. (Special Programs for Aging Needs)...31 Sullivan Senior Center...32 The Colony Senior Center...34 RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES: HOUSING Cumberland Presbyterian Children s Home... 8 Mental Health/Mental Retardation (MHMR)...11 Denton Freedom House...12 Denton State Supported Living Center...14 Evergreen at Lewisville...14 Fair Oaks Retirement Apartments...15 Leuty Avenue Apartments...22 Rosemont at Pecan Creek...28 Shady Shores Apartments...30 Solutions of North Texas...31 We Care Facilities, LLC...38 SHELTERS Friends of the Family...10 Denton Freedom House...12 North Texas Youth Connection...25 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...29

17 SUBSTANCE ABUSE Cenikor Foundation... 5 Denton Treatment Services...14 Innovative Counseling Services...19 Nexus Recovery Center, Inc...24 Solutions of North Texas...31 University Behavioral Health Denton...36 UNT Substance Abuse Resource Center...37 VA North Texas Health Care System...38 SUBSTANCE ABUSE: YOUTH Mental Health Mental Retardation (MHMR)...11 Nexus Recovery Center, Inc...24 Phoenix House of Dallas...26 SUBSTANCE ABUSE: INFORMATION and REFERRAL SERVICES Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse...17 TRANSPORTATION American Cancer Society- Chapter... 2 Transportation Authority (DCTA)...11 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...29 Senior Adult Services...29 SPAN, Inc., (Special Program for Aging Needs)...31 VETERANS SERVICES SPAN, Inc., (Special Program for Aging Needs)...31 Texas Workforce Solutions...34 VA North Texas Health Care System...38 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The AARP Connections for Independent Living... 2 American Red Cross-Denton Branch... 2 Ann s Haven VNA... 3 Arc of... 3 Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star... 3 Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Council... 4 Camp Fire First Texas... 4 CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates of... 5 Communities In Schools of North Texas... 8 Cumberland Presbyterian Children s Home... 8 Denton Community Food Center...10 Friends of the Family...10 Foster Grandparent Project/ Senior Companion Program...16 Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas...17 Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse...17 Greater Lewisville Cares...17 Habitat for Humanity of...18 Hearts for Homes...18 Keep Denton Beautiful/Keep Lewisville Beautiful...20 Meals-on-Wheels of Denton...23 Mother s Milk Bank of North Texas...23 Northwest Christian Community Services...25 Our Daily Bread...26 Reading and Radio Resource...27 R.S.V.P. (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program...28 The Salvation Army, Denton Corps...29 Senior Adult Services...29 SPAN, Inc., (Special Programs for Aging Needs)...31 Special Abilities of North Texas...31 TWU-Helping Hands...35 UNT-Center for Leadership and Service...36 Volunteer Program of D.I.S.D...38 Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center...39

18 RESOURCES Ability Connection Texas 8802 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX (214) fax (214) :30AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Greater DFW Metroplex IMPACT Adults over the age of 18 who have disabilities and are unable to participate in a work program Services are available on a private pay basis for clients not enrolled in a Medicaid waiver program. 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. Children s Education Program 7:00AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Friday Children 18 months to 6 years old with any type of disability Sliding scale with assistance available Provides pre-school education and day care services to children with special therapies included. Assistive Technology Free or sliding scale Provides computer and assistive technology, training, and support to people of all ages and all types of disabilities. Adult & Community Education for 1215 N. Elm St. (940) fax (940) :00AM - 7:00PM - Monday-Thursday; 9:30AM - 6:30PM - Friday 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. Advocacy and Pregnancy Center 817 S. Mill Street, Ste. 112 Lewisville, TX (972) fax (972) :30PM - 6:00PM - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Walk-ins only are accepted, clients will fill out forms upon arrival. Pregnancy test, verification of pregnancy, maternity clothes, baby clothes, baby food, baby formula & diapers Alzheimer s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter 4144 North Central Expressway, Ste. 750 Dallas, TX (214) (800) fax (214) :30AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Anyone who suspects or is dealing with a diagnosis of dementia for themselves or loved ones. All programs, services, and classes are free to families. (Scholarships available for MedicAlert Safe Return.) Some programs require screening to assess appropriate stage for particular group. Provides support and assistance to persons affected by Alzheimer s disease and related dementia disorders as well as to their families and other caregivers. The chapter provides a wide variety of education opportunities, support groups, one-on-one care consultations, 24/7 Helpline as well as a resource library. Amazing Love Ministries 819 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX (940) fax (940) Feed My Sheep 5:30PM - 6:30PM - Wednesday A meal and food pantry 1

19 American Cancer Society 3301 West Freeway Fort Worth, TX (800) :30AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday North Texas 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) (800) fax (972) :00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday The American Diabetes Association offers literature and educational material on the detection and prevention of diabetes. `Provides information on financial assistance, advocacy programs and how to live with diabetes. American Heart Association 8200 Brook River Drive, Ste. N-100 Dallas, TX (214) fax (214) :00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Provides education and treatment programs in order to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke. American Legion Senior Center 629 Lakey St. Denton, TX (940) :00AM - 3:00PM - Monday - Friday 50 years or older Sign in every morning and for lunch Provides recreational, physical, and educational programs for persons over 50 years of age. Some of the programs offered include help with filling out Medicare papers, dance classes, exercise classes, and health checks twice a month. We take a trip once a month. There are Thursday night Dominos Tournaments for $3.00 and monthly newsletters are also available by contacting the office. Hot meals every day, $2.00 for members and $3.00 for non members. 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 to check 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) Hours - Monday - Thursday Nationwide 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 1200 South Woodrow Lane, #200 Denton, TX (940) fax (940) Red Cross issues client assistance cards for 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 are available. Referrals are made for long term assistance to other agencies. Ann Windle School for Young Children 901 Audra Lane Denton, TX (940) fax (940) :30AM - 4:00PM - Monday - Friday Head-Start program qualifies by income and age. Head-Start intake begins in April with enrollment in August, PPCD & Deaf Ed do intake all year round. Provides educational services to high risk students. Works on pre-academic, developmental, and self concept skills. 2

20 Ann`s Haven VNA 325 W. McKinney, Ste. 101 (940) fax (940) VNA Hospice Must have physician orders for care to begin. 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 loved one. VNA Home Care Must have physicial orders for care to begin Traditional home health services, including physical, occupational and speech therapy, with specialized programs in cardiac disease, diabetes, Parkinson s disease, and Vital Stim for dysphasia. Arc of PO Box 1279 Denton, TX (800) fax (972) :00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday No restrictions. Usually serve people with disabilities, their family, and support personnel. 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. Argyle Food Bank 414 N. Hwy 377 Argyle, TX (940) fax (940) :00AM -11:45AM - Monday Argyle, TX Provides food to the residents of the City of Argyle. Asbury Relief Ministry Food Pantry 117 Hercules Lane Denton, TX (940) fax (940) :00AM - first 30 served, 6:00PM - first 30 served -Monday Those in emergency need of food Provides food (2 days worth) 5 times a year. Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star 723 S. I-35E, Ste. 214 Denton, TX (940) (888)887-BIGS fax (940) and by appointment Children - 7 years and older Volunteer mentors submit an application and references. Background checks, personal interview, and training are required. Children and parents submit a brief application and meet with an enrollment specialist. The Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 mentoring relationships that change lives for the better, forever. We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community and hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program achieving higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships while also avoiding risky behaviors and achieving educational success. Bluebonnet Hospice Care 1517 Centre Place, Ste. 220 Denton, TX (940) fax (940) :30AM - 5:30PM - Monday - Friday Hospice Care Individuals who meet eligibility per doctor Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and those with no insurance Denton and Collin Counties Bluebonnet Hospice Care is a palliative care program for patients that have been diagnosed with a limiting illness. We provide the patient and their family with physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care which is supervised by a medical interdisciplinary team of professionals and volunteers. 3

21 Boy Scouts of America - Longhorn Council 850 Cannon Dr. Hurst, TX (817) (940) fax (817) :30AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Youth ages 6-20 $15.00 registration Application at any time All areas - DISD Provides character development and citizenship training for youth ages 6-10 with an emphasis on outdoor adventure and camping programs. Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Texas 303 Alamo Avenue Lake Dallas, TX (940) fax (940) :30PM - 6:30PM - Monday - Friday After School Program Children ages 5-17 Varies by client s ability to pay. Ranges from $10 to $150 per month during school and $20-$285 during summer. Complete membership application and financial aid request if applicable. Denton and Wise Counties During the academic school year the club offers a literacy club which conducts Project Learn, focusing on academic success through homework assistance and tutoring. Sports Club offers programs that help youth improve their health through nutrition, education, fitness challenges, and social recreation. (Triple Play) Fine Arts Club offers members the opportunity to explore their creativity and artistic talents both at the club and through participation in national competitions. Technology club offers members opportunities to learn the fundamentals of computer hardware, software, internet safety, and viral bullying awareness. Specific programs within the club vary month to month. Summer Camp 7:00AM - 6:30PM - Monday - Friday Children ages 5-17 Varies by client s ability to pay. Ranges from $10 to $150 per month during school and $20-$285 during summer. Completes membership application and financial aid request if applicable. Denton and Wise Counties During the summer camp members have an opportunity to participate in all clubs and leagues with an extended list of programs & activities due to their extended time at the club. A minimum of 3-4 field trips are offered in June & July camp sessions. Youth will have an opportunity to enhance their academics, as well as life & job skills. A special teen program is offered providing teens with exposure to careers, job hunting skills, and a focus on setting goals for education. Camp Fire First Texas 2700 Meacham Blvd. Fort Worth, TX (817) fax (817) :30AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Varies by program Children 6 months -18 years Program applications are available online at campfirefw.org Tarrant, Parker, Wise, Hood, Johnson (Burleson) and Denton counties. Child Care Training is provided in Tarrant, Collin, Dallas, Denton, and other Texas counties. Resource & Referral service is provided throughout north central Texas. Offers youth development programs for boys and girls ages 6 months -18 years old. The programs include early child care, camping, outdoor education, truancy prevention and child care provider training programs. Many programs are adaptable to special needs and help cultivate and raise self-esteem, develop positive peer relationships and learn community responsibility. Adult volunteer opportunities are available. Camp Summit Campbell Blvd., Ste. 180W Dallas, TX (972) fax (972) :00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday 921 Copper Canyon Rd. Argyle, TX Varies with seasons Children 6 years - adults with no age limit with developmental delay, physical challenges or multiple disabilities. Sliding scale, some scholarships Year round 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 campers. No upper age limit for adults. Career Center- High Schools 1007 Fulton Drive (940) Any resident of the Denton community seeking career assessment/interpretation or counseling. 4

22 Denton ISD Career assessment/interpretation or counseling available for residents. CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates of Denton Co., Inc. 614 N. Bell Avenue Denton, TX (940) fax (940) :30AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Children from birth to 18 from who have been removed from their homes by CPS. Referred through the district courts of. 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. Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth Veteran s Services 249 W. Thornhill Dr. Fort Worth, TX (817) (817) fax (817) :30AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Veteran s Services 2255 N. Bonnie Brae Denton, TX (817) fax (940) Members of Veteran s family/veteran, very low-income (does not exceed 50% AMI - ), residing in permanent housing or homeless, exited permanent housing within 90 days. Screening (15 minutes on phone/face to face), Veteran provides documentation, staffing (process of less than 1 week) Rental assistance, application assistance, security deposit, storage, moving costs, transportation, child care, case management, budget class, referrals CCD Counseling, PA 1512 Scripture (940) (800) fax (940) :00AM - 8:00PM - Monday - Saturday, and as scheduled Family Tree Program is free Family Tree clients should contact the Case Manager. Everyone else should contact the therapist they wish to see: Offers affordable counseling for individuals, couples & families. Also offers 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. CEMA Associates 1204 Bent Oaks, Ste. 200 Denton, TX (940) fax (940) :30AM - 6:00PM - Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM - Friday 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 mediation for services for all types of dispute. Se habla Espanol. Cenikor Foundation 2209 S. Main Street Fort Worth, TX (817) (866) fax (817) Hours/7 Days a Week Adult men and women with a chronic history of addiction who are physically able to work. In state residents: $350 and out-of-state residents $1,500 Screening by telephone or in person - contact Admissions Department Adult long-term residential substance abuse treatment. Prevocational employment training, GED classes, college scholarships. Individual and group counseling. Please visit our website or contact the Admission office. Child Care Services of North Central Texas (CCS) 1300 Teasley Lane Denton, TX (940) (800) fax (940) Children birth to 12 and children up to 19 years with disabilities. Payment based on family s monthly income. 5

23 Denton, Wise, and Collin Counties Provides 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 Avenue Fort Worth, TX (817) (817) fax (817) Robert W. Decker Pediatric Department Children ages 0-21 with developmental disabilities Applicable medical insurance will be billed, uninsured will be seen on sliding scale basis Family must fill out application available on the website and submit for processing The Child Study Center serves children from birth through 21 years of age who have, or are at risk for developmental disabilities. The Center sees children with the full range of developmental difficulties and associated disorders. Neurodevelopmental and behavioral pediatricians staff the Pediatric Department. Neurodevelopmental and behavioral pediatricians evaluate the interaction of medical/biologic factors with development. Common diagnoses served include: Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, Autistic spectrum disorders, Behavioral disorders, Developmental delay, Developmental difficulties associated with syndromes and other developmental differences, Learning Disabilities, and Intellectual Disabilities. The Center is a multi-disciplinary facility offering individual treatment. The Center s services also include the Psychology Department, Autism Services Department, Behavior Disorders Clinic, and the Jane Just School. The Center also offers an International Adoption Clinic and NIGrads Clinic. Children s Advocacy Center for 1854 Cain Drive Lewisville, TX (972) (866) fax (972) :00AM - 8:00PM - Monday - Friday 235 West Hickory Street, Ste. B Plus scheduled appointments. Any family dealing with child sexual or severe physical abuse that has already been reported. Report abuse to law enforcement or Child Protective Services Denton, Wise, and Cooke Counties Provides forensic interviews of child abuse victims for law enforcement or CPS, assistance with filing Crime Victim Compensation Claims, forensic medical exams, and collaboration with other agencies. Counseling program offers individual, group, and play therapy, court preparation, and court accompaniment. Children s Connections Inc nd Street, Ste. G Lubbock, TX (806) fax 806) (800) :00AM -5:00PM - Monday-Friday Connecting Hearts Infant Adoption, Home Study Services, Crystal Angels Embryo Adoption Anyone interested in adoption Fees vary depending on service adopt@childrensconnections.org or call (800) to get started. Children s Connections, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization of committed professionals who are dedicated to helping build families. We provide free adoption consultation services, parenting education, infant adoption, embryo adoption, and home study services throughout Texas for domestic infant, international, waiting (older) child/out of state foster care, stepparent, grandparents/relative and embryo adoption. Regardless of where you are in the adoption process, we can help you know what to expect and to make the best choices for you and your family. We are available at every step of your adoption journey to answer questions, provide you with resources and referrals, and to further educate you on the type of adoption you are interested in. Pregnancy Solutions 24 Hours/7 Days a Week Pregnant women who are not ready to parent their baby, have medical needs, or who are a victim of crime (800) We provide help for an expectant mother in Texas experiencing a crisis during pregnancy by providing support, adoption information, and counseling. Assessments help identify needs and develop a plan. We work with pregnant women who are victims of a crime (whether they have filed a police report or not), have medical needs, or are not ready to parent their baby. All services to pregnant women are at no charge. Christian Community Action (CCA) 200 South Mill Street Lewisville, TX (972) (972) fax (940) :00AM - 5:00PM - Monday - Friday Closed 12:00PM - 12:30PM for lunch 200% or less of Federal Poverty Guidelines. 90 days residency in the service area of CCA. See the CCA website for more details 6

24 on eligibility guidelines. Prospective clients may go to to print out applications for assistance or pick up an application at 200 S. Mill St, Lewisville, TX The completed form can be mailed or dropped off. A night drop slot is available in door 200A. Copies of basic documents must be provided. Those include: picture I.D. on all adults, proof of all household income, electric bill, lease or mortgage, etc. The application will be reviewed and the client called for an appointment. More documents may be required depending on the household circumstance. Argyle ISD, Coppell ISD, Frisco ISD, Lewisville ISD, Little Elm ISD, Lake Dallas ISD, Northwest ISD, and the portion of Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD. For qualified persons, CCA provides a wide range of services which include financial, housing, food, medicine, vocational classes, and more. Adult Health Center (972) By Appointment The Adult Health Center serves uninsured adults by appointment. Fees charged on a sliding scale. Argyle ISD, Coppell ISD, Frisco ISD, Lewisville ISD, Little Elm ISD, Lake Dallas ISD, Northwest ISD, and the portion of Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD. Please call for specific services provided. Chrysalis Educational Foundation 722 W. Oak Street (940) fax (940) :00AM - 9:00PM - Monday - Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM - Friday Ages 14 and up pending evaluation for group Initial Evaluation is a 2 hour structured interview. Develops educational tools related to eating disorders and preventing eating disorders. Funds individuals who would not otherwise be able to receive care. Because eating disorders are varied, not everyone is a candidate for group care. We work to individualize care plans. Some clients need group care and others do best with individual sessions and sessions with dietitian. City of Denton - Community Development Office Low to moderate income homeowners No fee to apply - Loan is part payable, part deferred Please call for an appointment and general information to apply. Within the city limits of Denton The Home Improvement Program provides assistance to homeowners with major repairs, through renovation or reconstruction. The program is intended to assist low to moderate-income owners who cannot afford to complete the repairs themselves. Assistance is available in a combination low interest payable loan/deferred (forgivable) loan over 5 to 20 years. Homebuyers Assistance Program Low to moderate income homebuyers Please call for an appointment and general information to apply. Within the city limits of Denton Homebuyers Assistance Program helps low to moderate income homebuyers with down payment and closing costs to buy their first home. Minor Repair Program Low to moderate income homebuyers Please call for an appointment and general information to apply. Within the City Limits of Denton The Minor Repair Program assists with urgent home repairs costing $5,000 or less. City of Denton - Parks and Recreation Department 321 E. McKinney (940) fax (940) 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. 601 E. Hickory Street, Ste. B Denton, TX (940) (940) fax (940) Home Improvement Program 7