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Helping Families Plug-In to Community Resources
Region 10 ESC Head Start/ Early Head Start
Grayson County Community Resource Directory
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS 211 Texas .................................................................................................................... . 1 911 .............................................................................................................................. . 1 American Diabetes Association Hotline ............................................................... 1 Crisis Center ......................................................................................................... 4 Grayson County Shelter ....................................................................................... 8 Human Resources Department............................................................................ 9 Salvation Army of Grayson County (Emergency Shelter) ................................... 12 Texas Department of Family and Protective Services ......................................... 14 Texas Health and Human Services Commission .................................................. 14 Texas Poison Control Center ............................................................................... 14 CHILD CARE
Child Care Aware ................................................................................................. 3 Child Care Group .................................................................................................. 3 Child Care Licensing ............................................................................................ 3 Child Care Management Services ........................................................................ 3 Glennie O’ Ham Center ........................................................................................ 7 CLOTHING
Bargain Box ......................................................................................................... 1 Crisis Center Thrift Shop ...................................................................................... 4 Crowded Closet .................................................................................................... 4 Denison Helping Hands........................................................................................ 4 Goodwill Industries Retail Store Locations ......................................................... 7 Key Care Mission .................................................................................................. 10 Lakeway Christian Community Resale Barn........................................................ 10 Salvation Army Thrift Store ................................................................................. 12 COUNSELING/SUPPORT GROUPS
Al-Anon – Family Group ....................................................................................... 1
Alcoholic Services of Texoma, Inc. ...................................................................... 1
Alcoholics Anonymous ......................................................................................... 1
Behavioral Health Group ..................................................................................... 2
Catholic Charities (Immigration and Legal Service) ........................................... 2
Child and Family Guidance Center of Texoma ..................................................... 3
ClearPoint (formerly Credability ......................................................................... 4
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COUNSELING/SUPPORT GROUPS (Continued)
Greenpath Debt Solutions ................................................................................... 8 Grief & Loss Center of North Texas ..................................................................... 8 Michaele Ann Bryson Counseling ........................................................................ 10 Mory Therapy ....................................................................................................... 10 North Texas Youth Connection ............................................................................ 11 Promise House ..................................................................................................... 12 Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults .................................................... 12 Texoma Chapter for Parkinson’s Disease ............................................................ 15 Texoma Kincare Support Network (Grandparents as Parents) .......................... 15 TMC Behavioral Health Center ............................................................................ 16 True Options Pregnancy Center .......................................................................... 16 WHO (We Help Ourselves)................................................................................... 17 EDUCATION
ADULT and COMMUNITY EDUCATION/LITERACY
Austin College ...................................................................................................... 1 Child Development Associate Training ................................................................ 3 Denison Public Library ......................................................................................... 5 Educational Opportunity Center .......................................................................... 5 Financial Aid Websites ......................................................................................... 6 Four Rivers Outreach ........................................................................................... 6 GED Testing ......................................................................................................... 6 Glennie O’Ham Center ......................................................................................... 7 Grayson County College ...................................................................................... 7 Grayson County College – South Campus ........................................................... 7 Grayson County College – West Campus ............................................................ 7 North Central Texas College ................................................................................ 11 Nurses Training .................................................................................................... 11 Pottsboro Public Library ...................................................................................... 12 Region 10 Education Service Center ................................................................... 12 Sherman Public Library ....................................................................................... 13 Whitesboro Public Library ................................................................................... 17
CHILDREN’S EDUCATION/TESTING
Denison ISD Special Education Department ....................................................... 4 Early Head Start ................................................................................................... 5 ECI (Early Childhood Intervention) Texoma ....................................................... 5 Grayson County Special Education SSA ............................................................... 8 Head Start Locations ........................................................................................... 9 Perrin Learning Center ........................................................................................ 12 Sherman ISD Special Education Department ...................................................... 13
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE – SOCIAL SERVICES
FOOD Denison Helping Hands........................................................................................ 4 Downtown Chapel/Share Ministries ................................................................... 5 Grand Central Station – The Dining Car Soup Kitchen ........................................ 7 Key Care Mission .................................................................................................. 10 Mrs Baird’s Bread Co. ........................................................................................... 10 Salvation Army of Grayson Counter (Emergency Assistance & Shelter) ............ 12
INFORMATION and REFERRAL
American Red Cross ............................................................................................. 1 United Way (Grayson County) ............................................................................. 16
PRESCRIPTIONS
Key Care Mission .................................................................................................. 10 Salvation Army of Grayson County (Emergency Assistance & Shelter) .............. 12
SHELTER
Crisis Center ......................................................................................................... 4 Grayson County Shelter ....................................................................................... 8 Salvation Army of Grayson County (Emergency Assistance & Shelter) .............. 12
UTILITIES
Salvation Army of Grayson County (Emergency Assistance & Shelter) .............. 12 Texoma Council of Governments – Energy Assistance ....................................... 15 EMPLOYMENT/VOCATIONAL
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services ........................................ 5 Express Employment Professionals ..................................................................... 5 Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas, Inc. ..................................................... 7 Workforce Solutions Texoma .............................................................................. 17 Workforce Solutions Texoma (Gainesville) ......................................................... 18 HOUSING
Housing Authority of Denison ............................................................................. 9 Housing Authority of Grayson County ................................................................. 9 Housing Authority of Gunter and Pottsboro ........................................................ 9 Housing Authority of Sherman ............................................................................ 9 Housing Authority of Whitesboro ........................................................................ 9 Texoma Council of Governments - Section 8 Housing ........................................ 15 LEGAL AID
Family Violence Legal Hotline – Texas Advocacy Project ................................... 6 Legal Aid of Northwest Texas .............................................................................. 10 Office of the Attorney General (Child Support) ................................................... 11
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MEDICAL AID/SERVICES
Arthritis Foundation South Central Region ......................................................... 1 Callie Clinic .......................................................................................................... 2 Caring for Children Foundation of Texas, Inc. .................................................... 2 Children’s Health ................................................................................................. 4 Grayson County Health Department (WIC Denison) .......................................... 8 Grayson County Health Department (WIC Sherman .......................................... 8 Greater Texoma Health Clinic .............................................................................. 8 National Rehabilitation Information Center ....................................................... 11 Our Children’s House at Baylor............................................................................ 11 Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults .................................................... 12 Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry ............................................. 13 Texas Department for the Blind and Visually Impaired ...................................... 13 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital ................................................................................ 15 Texoma Medical Center ....................................................................................... 16 TMC Behavioral Health Center ............................................................................ 16 True Options Pregnancy Center .......................................................................... 16 Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center ........................................................... 17 RECREATION
Boys and Girls Club of Denison ............................................................................ 2 Boys and Girls Club of Sherman .......................................................................... 2 Denison Public Library ......................................................................................... 5 Family Aquatic Center-The Splash ...................................................................... 6 Glennie O’ Ham Center ........................................................................................ 7 Jimmie O’Rector Community Center ................................................................... 10 Pottsboro Public Library ...................................................................................... 12 Sherman Public Library ....................................................................................... 13 Waterloo Pool ...................................................................................................... 16 Whitesboro Public Library ................................................................................... 17
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RESOURCES FOR COOKE COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY
Education Plus ..................................................................................................... 18 VISTO (Volunteers In Service to Others) ............................................................ 18 WIC - Women, Infants and Children ................................................................... 18 Workforce Solutions Texoma (Gainesville) ......................................................... 18 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Governor’s Citizen’s Assistance Office ................................................................ 7 Office of the Attorney General (Child Support) ................................................... 11 Social Security Administration ............................................................................ 13 State Representative - District 62 ....................................................................... 13 Texas Department of Public Safety ..................................................................... 14 Texas Department of Transportation .................................................................. 14 Texas Senator – District 30 ................................................................................. 15 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ......................................................... 16 Voter Registration for Grayson County ............................................................... 16 TRANSPORTATION
Medicaid Transportation Requests ...................................................................... 10
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EMERGENCY 911 (AMBULANCE/FIRE/POLICE) 211 Texas Dial 211 to receive free access to information on services available in your area including: food, shelter, rent assistance, utility bill assistance, counseling, child care, after-school programs, senior services, disaster relief and other programs. You may also check their website: https://www.211texas.org/ AL-ANON – FAMILY GROUP Location: 106 South Elm Street, Sherman, TX 75090 Sherman (903) 868-2734 300 West Morgan Street, Denison, TX 75020 Denison (903) 465-4430 Meetings: Monday and Wednesday at 6:00 pm ALCOHOLIC SERVICES OF TEXOMA, INC. (903) 868-2123 HOUSE OF HOPE (INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM) Location: 2415 Texoma Parkway, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Treatment and counseling for alcohol and drug abusers. Contact: Helen Perkins Fees: Sliding scale ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) http://www.aadallas.org/ English (214) 887-6699 Dallas Intergroup Association Spanish (469) 274-6852 if no answer call (212) 870-3400 Location: 6162 East Mockingbird, Suite 213, Dallas, TX 75214-6960 Services: Serving all Dallas area counties. Support for alcoholics. Fee: None AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION HOTLINE (800) 342-2383 AMERICAN RED CROSS (SERVES GRAYSON, (903) 465-1330 FANNIN AND COOKE COUNTIES) http://www.redcross.org/tx/denison Location: 2527 Highway 691, Denison, TX 75020 Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION SOUTH CENTRAL REGION http://www.arthritis.org Location: 4300 MacArthur Avenue, #245, Dallas, TX 75209-6524 (214) 826-4361 Services: Offers aquatic & land exercise programs, support groups and professional education
referrals for people with arthritis. Educational materials available. Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday AUSTIN COLLEGE (PRESBYTERIAN LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE) (903) 813-2000 Location: 900 North Grand, Sherman, TX 75090 http://www.austincollege.edu/ Services: A private, residential, co-educational college dedicated to educating undergraduate
students in the liberal arts and sciences while also offering select pre-professional
programs and a graduate teacher education program. Fees: Varies as to courses taken. BARGAIN BOX (903) 463-2398 Location: 418 West Main Street, Denison, TX 75020 Services: Good used clothing and household items at reasonable prices. Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday thru Saturday
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP http://www.bhgrecovery.com/home (903) 464-0727 Location: 1105 Memorial Drive, Suite 101, Denison, TX 75020-2043 Services: Substance abuse treatment, methadone maintenance, outpatient care. Focus: Substance abuse treatment services. Fee: Medicare BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DENISON (903) 465-9008 Location: 2100 South Mirick, Denison, TX 75020 http://www.bgcdenison.org/ Services: Sports and recreational activities and computer education programs for boys and girls
ages 6-19. Hours: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm after school program 7:30 am – 6:00 pm summer program Fees: $10.00 registration fee. Fee for school year $10.00/week. Fee for summer program
$50.00/week. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SHERMAN (903) 892-9019 Location: 1500 North Luckett, Sherman, TX 75090 http://bgcshermantx.org/ Services: Recreation, sports activities and computer education programs for boys and girls ages 6-17. Hours: 8:00 am – 5:15 pm holiday hours 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm after school program 7:45 am – 5:30 pm Monday – Friday Summer program Fee: Participants in the after school, summer and sports leagues must have a current Club
membership. Annual memberships are $30.00 and expire December 31st. A small school year membership fee is charged during the school year and can be paid monthly. There is also a membership fee for the summer.
CALLIE CLINIC (903) 891-1972
Location: 303 Sunset Boulevard, Sherman, TX 75092 http://www.callieclinic.org/ Services: Medical services, AIDS, HIV clients only. Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday Fee: HIV and HepC testing free. CARING FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION OF TEXAS, INC. (800) 258-5437 http://www.carevan.org/ email: [email protected] Location: PO Box 66053, Dallas, TX 75266-0583 Services: The Caring for Children Foundation provides access to a full range of health care benefits
for eligible, uninsured Texas children ages 2-17 whose families work & earn too much to qualify for Medicaid yet cannot afford private health insurance. Care Van Program provides access for immunizations birth to 18 years.
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday Contact: Sheryl Smith, Care Van Specialist, [email protected] CATHOLIC CHARITIES (IMMIGRATION & LEGAL SERVICE) (214) 634-7182 http://www.catholiccharitiesdallas.org/programs/immigration-legal-services/ Location: 9461 LBJ Frwy, Suite 128, Dallas, TX 75243 Services: Immigration counseling and referral are available on a first come first served basis.
Assess qualifications for immigration services. Hours: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday thru Saturday except last Saturday of the month Closed some Saturdays and holidays. Fee: Varies
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CHILD AND FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER OF TEXOMA (903) 893-7768 http://cfgcenter.org Location: 804 East Pecan Grove Street, Sherman, TX 75090 Email: [email protected] Services: Outpatient services for ages 3-18 and their families. Services include individual and group
therapy, assessment and play therapy. Evaluation and counseling for children, adolescents and their families. Parenting Education; Divorce Education (“Kids Hurt Too”).
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday office hours Closed for lunch 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Appointments until 7:00 pm Monday – Thursday Fees: Sliding scale: Medicaid and CHIPS accepted CHILD CARE AWARE http://www.childcareaware.org/en/ (800) 424-2246 Services: Parents are given information about childcare services in their area. Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday Fees: None CHILD CARE GROUP www.getchildcarenow.com (214) 631-2273 Services: Provide parents with many services including referrals to local child providers. CHILD CARE LICENSING (800) 582-6036 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES (214) 951-7902 http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/About_Child_Care_Licensing/ Services: Maintains list of current State of Texas licensed Day Care Homes, Group Day Homes and
Registered Family Homes providing child care. Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday Fees: None CHILD CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (903) 463-9997 WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS TEXOMA http://www.workforcesolutionstexoma.com/child-care/ Location: 2415 South Austin, Suite 105, Denison, TX 75020 Services: Manage funds for DHS. Families on TANF, foster children, child protective service cases
are eligible at no fee for childcare services. Income eligible families received assistance but pay a low, reasonable rate. Information is shared and applications can be done by
phone. Childcare facilities must meet certain requirements. Translators are available. Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING Locations: Brookhaven Community College
3939 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch, TX 75244 972-860-4700 http://www.brookhavencollege.edu/programs/hhs/child-development/Pages/default.aspx
Collin College 972-548-6710 (McKinney) 972-881-5710 (Plano) 972-377-1710 (Frisco) http://iws.collin.edu/childdevelopment/
Eastfield College Pleasant Grove Campus 802 South Buckner, Dallas, TX 75217 972-860-5300 (Admissions) http://www.eastfieldcollege.edu/sshs/cd/
Grayson College 6101 Grayson Drive, Denison, TX 75020 903-465-6030 http://www.grayson.edu/
Navarro College 3200 W. 7th Avenue, Corsicana, TX 75110 1-800-NAVARRO http://www.navarrocollege.edu/academics/child-development/
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CHILDREN’S HEALTH http://www.childrens.com/ Locations: 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX 75235 Dallas Location (214) 456-7000 7601 Preston Road, Plano, TX 75024 Legacy Location (469) 303-7000 Services: Acute care hospital and clinics that deal exclusively with a variety of diseases and
disorders among children birth to age 18. Fee: Sliding scale, Medicaid and private insurance CLEARPOINT (FORMERLY CREDABILITY) (800) 251-2227 http://www.credability.org/en/homepage.aspx
Services: Non-profit organization helps people solve debt problems and handle finances. CRISIS CENTER 24 Hour Hotline (903) 893-5615 Location: 4200 North Travis Street, Sherman, TX 75091 http://graysoncrisiscenter.org/ Services: Counseling, shelter, legal assistance for victims of rape and/or domestic violence. All
ages. English and Spanish Fee: None CRISIS CENTER THRIFT SHOP Locations: 1729 Texoma Parkway, Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 813-0022 920 South Heritage Parkway, Sherman, TX (903) 328-6696 Services: Sell donated clothing, household items and toys at reasonable prices. All funds benefit the Crisis Center clients. Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday – Saturday Noon – 5:00 pm Sunday CROWDED CLOSET (GRAYSON COUNTY SHELTER) (903) 327-8060 http://www.graysoncountyshelter.com/crowded-closet Location: 317 West Morton Street, Denison, TX 75020
Services: Sells donated clothing, household items and toys at reasonable prices. Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday DENISON HELPING HANDS (903) 465-5101 Location: 418 West Chestnut Street, Denison, TX 75020 Services: Denison residents only. Food Bank. Applicants must provide proof of residency, picture
ID, social security number for each household member and proof of income. Hours: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday Fee: None DENISON ISD SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (903) 462-7021 http://www.denisonisd.net/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=143 Location: 1201 South Rusk Avenue, Denison, TX 75020 Services: Provide assessment services for children 3-21 suspected of having a disability. (Children with vision and/or hearing problems may be eligible for services beginning at birth.) Provide individualized services for children with disabilities ages 3-21.
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DENISON PUBLIC LIBRARY (903) 465-1797 http://www2.youseemore.com/denison/Default.asp Location: 300 West Gandy Street, Denison, TX 75020 Services: Book lending services for Denison and Grayson counties, adult literacy, audio and video
lending and computer classes. Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES (903) 813-8200 http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ Location: 1800 Teague Drive, One Grand Centre, Suite 404, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Provide disabled individuals services to enable them to enter workforce or to return to employment, and assist with transition from high school to college. Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday DOWNTOWN CHAPEL/SHARE MINISTRIES (903) 893-7097 (THROUGH FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH) Location: 820 East Houston Street, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Provides emergency food for families. Family must complete application and bring Social
Security card. Hours: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday EARLY HEAD START (903) 891-6551 Location: Perrin Learning Center, 81 Vandenburg Drive, Denison, TX 75020 Services: Early Head Start works with pregnant women, parents, and their children, ages birth to 3
years. Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Fee: None ECI (EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION) TEXOMA (903) 957-4810 Location: 315 West McLain, Sherman, TX 75092 http://www.mhmrst.org/ PO Box 1087, Sherman, TX 75091-1087 email: [email protected] Services: Assessment of infants and toddlers for disabilities and infant stimulation program for
children with identified disabilities ages birth to 3 years. Spanish translators are available. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER (903) 463-8689 Location: Grayson County College Services: Adults 19 and over, low-income, and first generation college students. Information on
financial aid, scholarships and career options. Head Start parents who are under 18 are also eligible for services.
Contact: Pamela Polk – [email protected] EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS (TEMPORARY TO PERMANENT) (903) 893-1122 Location: 1914 North Grand Avenue, Sherman, TX 75090 http://www.expresspros.com/ Services: Recruit persons for employment for a number of local companies. Express Employment
Professionals offers benefits including vacation, holiday pay and a health insurance plan.
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FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER – THE SPLASH (903) 892-7307 https://www.ci.sherman.tx.us/index.aspx?NID=200 Location: Fairview Park, 11201 West Taylor Street, Sherman, TX 75092 Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sunday FAMILY VIOLENCE LEGAL HOTLINE/TEXAS ADVOCACY PROJECT (800) 374-HOPE 911 or (512) 476-5770 National Domestic Violence Hotline 1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233) http://www.texasadvocacyproject.org/ Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday – Friday http://www.womenslaw.org/ Services: Legal and domestic violence advice. Free legal services statewide to victims of domestic
violence, sexual assault and stalking. Spanish available. FINANCIAL AID WEBSITES www.fastweb.com
Free scholarship search with a database of over 275,000 scholarships.
www.finaid.org
Free comprehensive guide to financial aid.
www.collegenet.com
500,000 private sector awards and a searchable database of 4,600 colleges
http://www.collegeboard.com/
This site contains scholarship, career and college searches, as well as SAT registration and test dates.
www.collegedegree.com
This site also has career and college info.
www.ed.gov
Department of Education
http://grayson.edu/future-students/financial-aid.aspx
Grayson County College Office of Financial Aid
https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Free application for student aid. The information you provide on your FAFSA determines if you are
eligible for financial aid.
FOUR RIVERS OUTREACH (903) 870-4000 Location: 210 South Rusk, Sherman, TX 75090 http://www.fourivers.org/ Services: Life skills classes, adult literacy, computer literacy, job skills classes, assessment for detox and treatment. Hours: Call for schedule. Fee: None GED TESTING Location: Region 10 Education Service Center GED Paper Testing 1-800-62-MYGED 400 East Spring Valley Road GED Computer Testing 1-877-EXAM-GED Richardson, TX 75083 Spanish 1-877-450-3276 Services: GED Testing http://www.region10.org/ Fee: Varies
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GLENNIE O’HAM CENTER Location: 1002 North Music, Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 892-7308 Services: Home of the Parks and Recreation administrative offices. It also hosts many recreational
activities and programs. Amenities: Activity Room – Meeting Room – Kids Craft Room GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST TEXAS, INC. (903) 893-3145 Location: 2206 East Lamar, Sherman, TX 75090 http://www.goodwillnorthtexas.org/ Services: On-the-job training to disabled and disadvantaged people; teaches entry-level skills. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES RETAIL STORE LOCATIONS Location: 2419 South Woodlawn Blvd., Denison, TX 75020 (903) 465-8000 2614 East Highway 82, Gainesville, TX 76240 (940) 665-9561 1836 Texoma Parkway, Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 892-3977 2206 East Lamar Street, Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 893-3145 Services: Sell donated clothing and household items at reasonable prices. Hours: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Monday – Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday GOVERNOR’S CITIZEN’S ASSISTANCE OFFICE (512) 463-2000 Governor Greg Abbott Information & Referral Hotline (800) 843-5789 Citizen’s Opinion Hotline (512) 463-1782 http://governor.state.tx.us/CONTACT/ Location: Room 200, State Capitol Building, PO Box 12428, Austin, TX 78711 Services: Statewide. If you do not know from what government agency to seek help, this agency
will refer you to the correct number. Recording is in English only. GRAND CENTRAL STATION – THE DINING CAR SOUP KITCHEN (903) 957-0264 Location: 110 South Throckmorton, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Soup kitchen. Sack lunches on Saturday. No need to qualify. Hours: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Monday thru Saturday Fee: None GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE www.grayson.edu Main Campus (903) 465-6030 GED (903) 463-8724 ESL (903) 463-8723
CALL MAIN NUMBER AND AN OPERATOR WILL DIRECT YOUR CALL TO THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT.
Location: 6101 Grayson Drive, Denison (Hwy. 691), TX 75020 Services: Assist in developing classes, workshops and seminars for individuals, businesses or
industries. Call for information on schedule of classes. College courses – may obtain an associate degree. Varies as to courses taken. GED testing included. Call for more information.
GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE - SOUTH CAMPUS Location: 1401 West Stephens Street, Van Alstyne, TX 75495 (903) 415-2500 GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE - WEST CAMPUS Location: Grayson County Airport, Denison, TX 75020 (903) 786-9551
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GRAYSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (WIC DENISON) (903) 465-2878 ext. 225 http://www.co.grayson.tx.us/default.aspx?name=wic.home WIC — Women, Infants and Children Program Location: 205 North Houston Avenue, Denison, TX 75021 Services: WIC, immunizations, family planning, maternity and STD. Fees: Residents of Grayson County; small fees for some services; Medicaid accepted. GRAYSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (WIC SHERMAN) (903) 813-0131 ext. 238 http://www.co.grayson.tx.us/default.aspx?name=wic.home WIC — Women, Infants and Children Program Location: 515 North Walnut Street, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: WIC, immunizations, family planning, maternity and STD. Hours: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Monday thru Thursday Fees: Residents of Grayson County; small fees for some services; Medicaid accepted. GRAYSON COUNTY SHELTER (903) 465-6041 Location: 331 West Morton, Denison, TX 75020 http://graysoncountyshelter.com/ Services: Living facility for families and individuals. Must have identification and no outstanding
warrants. Hours: 24 Hours GRAYSON COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION SSA (903) 696-0015 Location: 100 West Pecan Street, Gunter, TX 75058 http://www.graysoncountyssa.org/home Services: Services available to all eligible individuals from birth through 21 years of age regardless
of the severity of their disability. Social services available to youth identified with a disability. Areas served are Celina, Collinsville, Gunter, Howe, Pottsboro, S&S Consolidated, Tioga, Tom Bean, Van Alstyne, Whitesboro & Whitewright.
GREATER TEXOMA HEALTH CLINIC (903) 465-2440 (FORMERLY GRAYSON VOLUNTEER HEALTH CLINIC) http://www.greaterthc.org/ Location: 900 North Armstrong, Denison, TX 75020 Services: Provide low cost comprehensive health and wellness care. New patients being accepted.
Please call for appointment. Serving Grayson, Cooke, Fannin and Collin Counties in Texas and Bryan County in Oklahoma.
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday Fee: Sliding scale, Traditional Medicaid, Superior Medicaid, CHIPS, Amerigroup GREENPATH DEBT DEBT SOLUTIONS http://www.greenpath.com/ (800) 550-1961 Location: 1575 Heritage Drive, Suite 306, McKinney, TX 75069 (972) 542-0257
Services: Non-profit credit counseling. Reverse mortgages, debt management, housing counseling, bankruptcy, pre-purchase mortgage counseling. http://www.greenpath.com/
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday GRIEF & LOSS CENTER OF NORTH TEXAS (214) 452-3105 Location: 4316 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75214 http://www.mygriefandloss.org/ Services: Provides a variety of services to individuals who have experienced the death of a loved
one. Also offers training, presentations and bereavement support services to schools, communities and other businesses.
Fee: Free
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HEAD START LOCATIONS Fred Douglass ECC 505 East College
Sherman, TX 75090 1 (903) 891-6556
Gunter Primary 200 West Elm Street Gunter, TX 75058
1 (903) 433-5315 Ext. 118
Hayes Primary 117 4th Street Whitesboro, TX 76273
1 (903) 564-4266
Hyde Park Elementary 1701 South Hyde Park Street Denison, TX 75020
1 (903) 462-7339
Lamar Elementary 514 East Munson Denison, TX 75021
1 (903) 462-7676
Pottsboro Elementary 105 Cardinal Lane Pottsboro, TX 75076
1 (903) 771-2984
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF DENISON Location: 330 North 8th Avenue, Denison, TX 75021 (903) 465-2650 Services: Housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. Hours: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Thursday HOUSING AUTHORITY OF GRAYSON COUNTY (903) 892-8717 Location: 1708 West Houston Street, Sherman, TX 75092 Services: Rental assistance to low income families, elderly and disabled persons. Check the
classified ad section of the newspaper for when applications are being accepted. Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm/1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Monday - Thursday HOUSING AUTHORITY OF GUNTER AND POTTSBORO (903) 813-3567 Location: Administered through Texoma Council of Governments TCOG Building – 1117 Gallagher Drive, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Housing for families, elderly and disabled. Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday Contact: Susie Harper HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SHERMAN (903) 893-3139 Location: 2001 North Hoard, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Housing for families, elderly and handicapped. Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday Applications 10:00 am – 11:00 am /2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Monday thru Thursday HOUSING AUTHORITY OF WHITESBORO (903) 564-3700 Location: 301 Beauty Lane, Whitesboro, TX 76273 Services: Housing for families, elderly and disabled. Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday application and appointments HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (903) 892-0581 Location: 2001 Loy Lake Road, Suite D, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Food Stamps, Medicaid, TANF Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday
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JIMMIE O’RECTOR COMMUNITY CENTER (903) 564-5964 PARKS AND RECREATION http://www.whitesborotexas.com/PARD/CommunityCenter.html Location: 400 North Wilson, Whitesboro, TX 76273 Services: 2015 Summer Camps Ages 5-11 June 8 thru August 14 Contact for different activities during summer Serves West Grayson County and South Grayson County Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday (Main office) KEY CARE MISSION (903) 868-2604 Location: 9214 East Houston, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Providing food and clothing assistance for Sherman residents. Hours: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday Accepts telephone calls only at days and times listed above. LAKEWAY CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY RESALE BARN (903) 786-2402 Location: 518 W FM 120, Pottsboro, TX 75076 Services: Samaritan Program provides assistance with utilities, rent and prescriptions. Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday LEGAL AID OF NORTHWEST TEXAS (LANWT) (800) 906-3045 Location: 901 North McDonald Street, Suite 702, McKinney, TX 75069 http://www.lanwt.org/ Services: Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is a nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal
services to low income residents in 114 Texas counties throughout North and West Texas. Civil cases only. Financial guidelines as to income, number in household, must meet federal poverty level.
MEDICAID TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS (877) 633-8747
MUST REQUEST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE After calling: Confirmation number will be given, then call the local number for your location to complete Medicaid transportation. MICHAELE ANN BRYSON COUNSELING (940) 665-8056 Location: 207 South Dixon, Gainesville, TX 76240 http://www.michaeleannbryson.com/ Services: Counseling services for families. Hours: 7:00 am – 5:15 pm Tuesday thru Friday by appointment Fee: Medicaid, EAP, private pay, insurance companies MORY THERAPY (903) 624-3960 Location: 100 North Travis, Suite 406, Sherman, TX 75090 http://www.morytherapy.com/ Services: Counseling service are available for children and families in English and Spanish. Accepts: Medicaid MRS BAIRD’S BREAD CO. (903) 893-3822 Location: 1701 Baker Road, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Low cost food items including breads, cereals and snacks. Hours: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday Closed Sundays
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NATIONAL REHABILITATION INFORMATION CENTER (800) 346-2742 www.naric.com Services: Information for disability and rehabilitation. Staff members provide direct, personal thru publications, searchable databases, reference and referral data. Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday thru Friday NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE www.nctc.edu Main Campus (940) 668-7731 Location: 1525 West California, Gainesville, TX 76240 Continuing Education (940) 668-4272 Services: College courses that can lead to an associate degree. Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday thru Thursday / 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday thru Thursday (Summer Hours) Fees: Varies as to courses taken NORTH TEXAS YOUTH CONNECTION (903) 893-4717 STAR FAMILY CONNECTION 24 Hr Crisis Hotline (800) 568-7776 Location: PO Box 1625, Sherman, TX 75091 http://www.ntxyouthconnection.org Services: Crisis intervention and counseling programs for 0-17 year old runaways/truants. Special
programs include life skills, parent support, and family counseling. Free counseling: parenting and life skills.
Hours: Open 24 hours 7 days a week NURSES TRAINING Locations: Brookhaven Community College
3939 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 972-860-4700 http://www.brookhavencollege.edu/programs/hhs/nursing/Pages/default.aspx
Collin College 972-548-6710 (McKinney) 972-881-5710 (Plano) 972-377-1710 (Frisco) http://www.collin.edu/academics/programs/nursing.html
Grayson College 6101 Grayson Drive , Denison, TX 75020 903- 465-8604 http://www.grayson.edu/
El Centro Community College 801 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75202 214-860-2000 14.860.2000 http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/programs/nursing-programs
Navarro College 3200 W. 7th Avenue, Corsicana, TX 75110. 1-800.NAVARRO http://www.navarrocollege.edu/
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Ken Paxton) www.oag.state.tx.us/ Locations: Austin - PO Box 12017, Austin, TX 78711 Main Switchboard (512) 463-2100 Child Support (800) 252-8025 Services: The Attorney General enforces state consumer protection laws; collects court ordered child
support; administers Crime Victims Compensation Fund. Serves Grayson County. OUR CHILDREN’S HOUSE AT BAYLOR (800) 422-9567 Location: 3500 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246 Services: Our Children’s House at Baylor is a licensed pediatric hospital where care is
comprehensive and healing is fun. Children from infancy through age 18 receive care for developmental or birth disorders, traumatic injury and severe illness.
Hours: Please call (214) 820-9850 Fees: Visa, Mastercard, some Medicaid accepted
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PERRIN LEARNING CENTER (903) 891-6680 http://www.shermanisd.net/PLC.cfm?subpage=467966 Location: 81 Vandenburg Drive, Denison, TX 75020 Services: Referral basis only. Serving high school students. Accelerated/self-pace program for high
school students. Referral by School Principal/Counselor. Contact: Ryan Harper, Principal POTTSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY (903) 786-8274 Location: 104 North Main, Pottsboro, TX 75076 http://pottsborolibrary.com/ Hours: 1:00 - 5:00 pm Monday – Friday 3:00 – 6:00 pm Sunday PROMISE HOUSE http://promisehouse.org/ Location: 224 West Page, Dallas, TX 75208 24 Hrs. (214) 941-8578 Hours: By appointment only. Services: Transitional living for older homeless teens (age 17-20) and for homeless parenting teen
moms and their children (14-20) and a shelter (18-21). Parenting classes and counseling are available. Serves all counties.
REGION 10 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER (972) 348-1700 Location: 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, TX 75083 Services: Region 10 Education Service Center is one of 20 regional service centers established by
the Texas State Legislature in 1967 for the purpose of providing services to the school districts within a defined geographic region. Services include Head Start/Early Head Start, Teacher Certification, school and district support, and GED Testing.
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday REHABILITATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS (903) 893-7457 Location: 1216 Hillcrest Avenue, Sherman, TX 75092 http://www.therehabcenter.net/ Services: Physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, aquatic therapy, equipment loan,
information and referral. Support groups for parents of children with disabilities and stroke survivors.
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday – Thursday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm closed for lunch SALVATION ARMY OF GRAYSON COUNTY (EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE) (903) 868-9602 Location: 5700 Texoma Parkway, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Family Assistance
Emergency food, clothing and utility assistance. Limited prescription and rental assistance. Holiday assistance.
Canteen Mobile Kitchen - emergency food assistance.
Homeless Shelter
Open nightly 7 days a week at 5:00 pm (Ext. 307). Must meet work criteria before able to stay. Facilities accommodate men, women and families.
Contact: Major Don Wildish SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE (903) 813-4848 Location: 426 West Houston Street, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Good, clean used clothing, household goods and some furniture and appliances at bargain prices. Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday
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SHERMAN ISD SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (903) 891-6439 http://www.shermanisd.net/webpages/spedinfoSISD/ Location: 2701 Loy Lake Road, Administrative Annex, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Provide assessment services for children 3-21 suspected of having a disability. (Children
with vision and/or hearing problems may be eligible for services beginning at birth.) Provides individualized services for children with disabilities ages 3-21.
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday Director: Dr. Cindy Lawrence SHERMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY (903) 892-7240 https://www.ci.sherman.tx.us/index.aspx?NID=283 Location: 421 North Travis 75090, Sherman, TX Services: Any resident of Texas may apply for a library card. Cards are issued for one year and are
renewable. There is no charge for Texas residents. Provide materials for research information and books for children and adults to check out. Story hour for children, ages 18 months-5; parents must attend with the child. Story hour is at 10:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday, Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION http://www.ssa.gov/ Location: 600 East Peyton, Sherman, TX 75090 (800) 405-3521 Services: Disability Retirement, Medicare. Call to make appointment (it would be helpful). Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Wednesday STATE REPRESENTATIVE -DISTRICT 62 http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/?district=62 House of Representatives, Texas State Representative - Larry Phillips Capitol Address: Room 4N.5, Capitol, PO Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768 (512) 463-0297 District Address: 421 North Crockett, Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 891-7297 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY http://bcd.tamhsc.edu (214) 828-8100 BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY Screening Appointment (214) 828-8981 Location: 3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246 Services: Dental care, emergency extraction and braces. Dental treatment performed by dental
student and supervised by licensed clinical faculty. Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Fees: $78.00 dental screening nonrefundable fee. If accepted as a patient a $200.00 deposit
will be required after screening examination. TEXAS DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND Dallas (800) 687-7017 AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED Austin (800) 628-5115 Location: Dallas Field Headquarters, 6500 Greenville Avenue Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75206-1010 http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dbs/ Services: The DARS Division for Blind Services (DBS) assists blind or visually impaired individuals
and their families.
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES 24 HOUR (800) 252-5400 http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/ Locations: 902 Cottonwood Drive, Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 892-0580 1714 Justice Center Boulevard, Gainesville, TX 76240 (940) 665-9315 Services: Provides 24-hour phone line for the state agency responsible to protect children from
suspected abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or exploitation. Provides investigation of problems, family counseling, case management, and if necessary, foster homes and adoptive services. Individuals may report suspected abuse and remain anonymous. Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday Fee: None
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/ Locations: Collin County
400 Power Street
McKinney, TX 75071
(214) 733-5350-1814
Ellis County 1720 East Main Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165-4701
(972) 923-6780
Grayson County 1413 Texoma Parkway
Sherman, TX 75090-3803
(903) 813-3420
Kaufman County 111 Tejas Drive
Terrell, TX 75160-6567
(972) 551-7700
Rockwall County 915 Whitmore
Rockwall, TX 75087-4217
(214) 861-2444 Ext. 029
Services: Provides services for drivers license/ID, crime records, criminal investigation, law enforcement support, regulatory support, regulatory services and Texas 1033.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION http://www.txdot.gov/ 1 (800) 558-9368 Locations: Collin County
Area Engineers Office
2205 South State Hwy 5 McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 542-2345
Ellis County
124 FM 876
Waxahachie, TX 75167 (972) 938-2960
Grayson County
3904 U.S. 5 South Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 892-6529
Kaufman/Rockwall Counties
7550 South Washington Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 962-3617
Services: Provides services on transportation, safety, small business opportunities, and government regulations.
Hours: Vary TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION 211 Toll free (877) 541-7905 https://www.211texas.org/cms/ http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/ Services: Automatic voice will guide you through the menu options. Have pen and paper ready for
options. Menu options: Medicaid program, Texas Health Step program, assistance in finding a doctor, co-pay information, Medicaid provider, bill problem, and Medicaid benefit services, options are available in English and Spanish.
TEXAS POISON CONTROL CENTER (800) 222-1222 http://www.poisoncontrol.org/ Services: Provides 24-hour poison information and recommends treatment for poison exposure.
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TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL http://www.tsrhc.org/ (800) 421-1121 FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER http://www.tsrhc.org/family-resource-center.htm (214) 559-7573 Location: 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 75219 Services: Provides treatment for orthopedic and related neurological disabilities. Languages: Bilingual (English/Spanish) and American Sign Language. Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday Family Resource Center Fee: No charge for services and no financial eligibility requirement. Geographic Scope: Texas TEXAS STATE SENATOR - DISTRICT 30 – CRAIG ESTES http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/members/dist30/dist30.htm District Address: 2525 Kell Boulevard, Suite 302, Wichita Falls TX 76308 (940) 689-0191 Capitol Address: PO Box 12068, Capitol Station, Austin TX 78711 (512) 463-0130 TEXOMA CHAPTER FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE (903) 813-3575 http://www.texoma.cog.tx.us/departments/aging-services/caregiver-services/ Location: 1117 Gallagher Drive, Texoma Room, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Support group open to those diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers. Contact: Judy Conner Meet: First Wednesday of each month – call for meeting time English and Spanish available. TEXOMA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS – ENERGY ASSISTANCE (903) 813-3541 http://www.texoma.cog.tx.us/departments/client-services/energy-services/ Location: 1117 Gallagher Drive, Suite 100, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Provides low-income families with utility payment assistance and the provision of
supportive services in an effort to transition out of poverty and off public assistance. Information access center: Dial 211 Contact: Brenda Smith Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday Fees: Free TEXOMA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS – SECTION 8 HOUSING (903) 813-3521 http://www.texoma.cog.tx.us/departments/client-services/section-8-housing/ Location: 1117 Gallagher Road, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Provides rental subsidy of no more than 40% of income. Hours: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday thru Thursday 7:30 am – 11:30 am Friday Contact: Rayleen Bingham Fee: None TEXOMA KINCARE SUPPORT NETWORK (903) 813-3575 GRANDPARENTS AS PARENTS http://www.texoma.cog.tx.us/departments/aging-services/caregiver-services/ Location: 1117 Gallagher Drive, Suite 200, Sherman, TX 75090 Services: Provides educational supportive referral services for grandparents and other relatives who
have become the primary caregiver for their grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or cousins. Contact: Judy Conner Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Fees: None
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TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER (903) 416-4000 Location: 5016 South US Highway 75, Denison, TX 75020 www.texomamedicalcenter.net Services: Maternity services, full service hospital.l Fees: Private insurance, Medicaid accepted. TMC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER (903) 416-3000 Toll Free (855) 815-2417 Location: 2601 Cornerstone Drive, Sherman, TX 75092 http://tmcbehavioralhealth.com/ Services: Provides a full range of services for adults with psychiatric and emotional problems,
including geriatric inpatient. Provides treatments for dual diagnosis including detox. Fees: Varies. Accepts Medicaid and most insurance. TRUE OPTIONS PREGNANCY CENTER (903) 893-9099 Location: 105 West Pecan Street, Sherman, TX 75090 http://www.shermanpregnancy.com/ Services: Provides spiritual support for any young woman who is either pregnant or has recently
had a baby. The program offers a support group, educational information on child development and pregnancies, shopping boutique (incentive program), pregnancy testing, sonograms, STD testing, parenting classes, and provides referrals. For guys program – a support group for men and fathers.
Hours: Call to schedule an appointment. Tuesday are walk-in days Fee: None U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES www.uscis.gov (800) 375-5283 Services: Immigration information and assistance. Must have green card for five years before
applying for citizenship. UNITED WAY (GRAYSON COUNTY) (INFORMATION and REFERRAL) (903) 893-1920 Location: 713 East Brockett St, Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 868-1551 PO Box 1112, Sherman, TX 75091 www.unitedwaygrayson.org Services: Agency supports the most current needs of the community. Assists with information and
makes referrals to seek possible sources for emergency needs and services. VOTER REGISTRATION FOR GRAYSON COUNTY (903) 813-4200 http://www.co.grayson.tx.us/default.aspx?name=vote.home Location: 100 West Houston, Sherman, TX 75090 WATERLOO POOL (903) 464-4475 http://www.cityofdenison.com/index.aspx?NID=266 Location: 1501 West Brock Street, Denison, TX 75020 Hours: Call for hours – changes seasonally. Fees: Adult Resident $3.00 Non Resident $5.00 Youth Resident $2.00 Non Resident $5.00 Under 2 free with paid adult.
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WHITESBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY (903) 564-5432 Location: 308 West Main Street, Whitesboro, TX 76273 http://whitesboropl.org/ Services: Library cards are free with photo ID and address verification. You do not have to be a
resident of the Whitesboro area. Summer reading programs available as well as other reading programs. Call for more information. Computer and Internet access available.
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Saturday WHO (WE HELP OURSELVES) TEXOMA COMMUNITY CENTER (903) 957-4702 Location: 315 West McLain, Sherman, TX 75092 Services: Trained volunteers give school presentations on basic rules for personal safety – what to
do in dangerous situations, where to go for help. An anti-victimization program. Mental wellness support also available.
Fees: Free WILSON N. JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Main Campus (903) 870-4611 Location: Main Campus: 500 North Highland Avenue, Sherman, TX 75092 http://www.wnj.org/ Services: Maternity services, full service hospital. Fees: Medicaid, private insurance accepted. WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS TEXOMA (903) 463-9997 http://www.workforcesolutionstexoma.com/ Location: 2415 South Austin Avenue, Suite 105, Denison, TX 75020 (old Walmart) Services: Assist individuals in finding employment through training assistance and job search
services. Workforce Solutions Texoma has a resource room that is open to all customers offering computers with various software applications to assist you with resume writing, typing skills, determining your skills and interests, internet access.
Also available are the necessary technology equipment to complete your resume and job
search. Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is available for career assessment, job development, basic skills training and occupational training (if eligible). If you lost your job due to foreign competition, you may be eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Veterans, Senior Citizens in the Workforce, R.I.O (Ex-Offenders) and Youth ages 14-21 can also receive assistance specific to their needs. Persons in need of childcare information or assistance may contact the Child Care Services (CCS) office located in the same building as workforce Texoma. Other service includes Alabama-Coushatta.
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday
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Resources for Cooke County Residents Only EDUCATION PLUS (940) 665-5085 Location: 900 North Grand #103-B, Gainesville, TX 76240 Services: GED (General Educational Development) preparation classes Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday during day. Call for class times. Bring picture ID and Social Security card to class. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00 pm-7:00 pm).
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday nights). Call for class times. Bring picture ID and Social Security card to class. VISTO (VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO OTHERS) (940) 668-6403 Location: 1401 Southland Drive, Gainesville, TX Services: Provides food, helps pay partial bills (rent, water, gas and some prescriptions and vision
needs). Legal aid once every month. Call office for more information. Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Monday - Friday Fees: None
WIC - WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (940) 668-1292
Outreach Health Services http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/women-infants-and-children-wic Location: 1103 East California Street, Gainesville, TX Services: Nutritional counseling provides supplemental formula and food for infants and children up
to 5 years of age and pregnant women. Hours: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (closed 12:00 – 1:00 for lunch), Monday - Thursday Closed 4th Thursday of every month; Open 2nd Saturday of every month. Fees: None WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS TEXOMA (GAINESVILLE) (940) 665-1121 Location: 900 North Grand, Suite 103, Gainesville, TX Services: Assist individuals with job search, resume, fax, telephone, computer and handles
unemployment compensation. Hosts job fairs and programs for assistance with schools. Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday
