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Table of Contents EMERGENCY 911 (AMBULANCE/FIRE DEPARTMENT/POLICE) ...................................................... 1 NORTH TEXAS FAMILIES .......................................................................................................... 1 211 TEXAS .............................................................................................................................. 1 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS –DALLAS INTERGROUP ASSOCIATION .............................................. 1 AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION HOTLINE .......................................................................... 1 AMERICAN RED CROSS ............................................................................................................ 1 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION ........................................................................................................ 1 BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION ...................................................... 2 CAMP SWEENEY (SOUTHWEST DIABETIC ASSOCIATION) ........................................................... 2 CARING FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION OF TEXAS, INC. .............................................................. 2 CATHOLIC CHARITIES DALLAS IMMIGRATION COUNSELING SERVICE ......................................... 2 CHILD & FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER ........................................................................................ 2 CHILD CARE AWARE ................................................................................................................ 2 CHILD CARE GROUP ................................................................................................................ 2 CHILD CARE LISTINGS ............................................................................................................. 3 CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING ............................................................................ 3 CHILDREN’S HEALTH (CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER DALLAS) .................................................. 3 CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CLINICS ................................................................................................. 4 CIVIL RIGHTS HOTLINE ........................................................................................................... 4 COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS ............................................................................. 4 CRANDALL-COMBINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY .............................................................................. 4 DALLAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND ...................................................................................... 4 EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION (ECI) ................................................................................. 4 ELLEN BROOKS WEST MEMORIAL LIBRARY ............................................................................... 5 FAMILY VIOLENCE LEGAL HOTLINE .......................................................................................... 5 FANNIE MAE FOUNDATION ...................................................................................................... 5 FINANCIAL AID WEBSITES ....................................................................................................... 5 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FORNEY RELIEF FUND ................................................................... 5 FORNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ........................................................................................... 5 FORNEY FOOD PANTRY ........................................................................................................... 6 GED TESTING LOCATIONS IN TEXAS ........................................................................................ 6 GENESIS CENTER TWICE AROUND THRIFT STORE .................................................................... 6 GENESIS WOMEN’S SHELTER ................................................................................................... 6 GLEN OAKS HOSPITAL (MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY) .................................... 6 GOVERNOR’S CITIZEN’S ASSISTANCE OFFICE ........................................................................... 6 GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM ............................................................. 7 GRIEF & LOSS CENTER OF NORTH TEXAS ................................................................................. 7 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY......................................................................................................... 7 HEAD START LOCATIONS ......................................................................................................... 7 HUD (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT) ........................................... 7 INDIGENT HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS........................................................................................ 7 KAUFMAN CHRISTIAN HELP CENTER......................................................................................... 8 KAUFMAN COUNTY LIBRARY .................................................................................................... 8 KAUFMAN COUNTY SENIOR CONNECT ...................................................................................... 8 KAUFMAN ISD SPECIAL EDUCATION ......................................................................................... 8 LAKES REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER .................................................................................... 8 LEGAL AID OF NORTHWEST TEXAS .......................................................................................... 8 MEDICAID HOTLINE ................................................................................................................ 9

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MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM .................................................................................... 9 NATIONAL REHABILITATION INFORMATION CENTER ................................................................ 9 NURSES TRAINING .................................................................................................................. 9 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KEN PAXTON ................................................................... 9 OUR CHILDREN’S HOUSE INPATIENT CENTER ......................................................................... 10 PROMISE HOUSE ................................................................................................................... 10 RAINN (NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE) ...................................................................... 10 RAPE CRISIS CENTER OF NORTHEAST TEXAS.......................................................................... 10 REGION 10 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER .............................................................................. 10 RITER C. HULSEY PUBLIC LIBRARY ......................................................................................... 10 SALVATION ARMY SERVICES CENTER KAUFMAN ...................................................................... 11 SAMHSA (SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH ................................................................ 11 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ..................................................................................... 11 STAR TRANSIT ...................................................................................................................... 11 SUICIDE & CRISIS CENTER OF NORTH TEXAS ......................................................................... 11 TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIFELINE PROGRAM) ...................................................... 12 TERRELL STATE HOSPITAL..................................................................................................... 12 TEXAS A&M COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY ..................................................................................... 12 TEXAS ADVOCACY PROJECT ................................................................................................... 12 TEXAS BAPTIST HOME FOR CHILDREN ................................................................................... 12 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES ................................................. 12 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................ 13 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................... 13 TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION .............................................................. 13 TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL KAUFMAN ............................................................... 13 TEXAS POISON CENTER NETWORK ......................................................................................... 13 TEXAS PROJECT FIRST .......................................................................................................... 14 TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ................................................................................. 15 U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES .................................................................... 15 WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) ................................................................................ 15 WIN (WOMEN IN NEED) ......................................................................................................... 15

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EMERGENCY 911 (AMBULANCE/FIRE DEPARTMENT/POLICE) NORTH TEXAS FAMILIES http://northtexasfamilies.org/ Services: North Texas Families is your community resource for great connections. Enter the

service you want to find, then the city and state OR zip code, and click on the search button to begin your journey and to find information on the following programs that serve people in your area:

Early Childhood Food Care Education Housing Money and Work Parenting Support Goods and Transportation Legal Health

211 TEXAS https://www.211texas.org/ Services: 2-1-1 Texas, a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, is

committed to helping Texas citizens connect with the services they need. Whether by phone or internet, our goal is to present accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from state and local health and human services programs. We accomplish this through the work of our 25 Area Information Centers (AICs) across the state. 2-1-1 Texas is a free, anonymous social service hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1, or (877) 541-7905, and find information about resources in your local community. Whether you need help finding food or housing, child care, crisis counseling or substance abuse treatment, one number is all you need to know.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS –DALLAS INTERGROUP ASSOCIATION (214) 887-6699 https://www.aadallas.org/wordpress/ Location: 6162 East Mockingbird Lane, Suite 213, Dallas, TX 75214 Services: AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope

with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Please call the number above to find the location of a meeting near you.

Fee: None AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION HOTLINE 1 (800) 342-2383 AMERICAN RED CROSS http://www.redcross.org/ Location: 2800 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75235 (214) 678-4800 Services: Disaster relief services, social services, health and safety training. Serving Ellis, Erath,

Hood, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell & Tarrant Counties. ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION http://www.arthritis.org/texas/ Location: 1349 Empire Central Dr., Suite 340. Dallas, Texas 75247 (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 to Friday

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BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION (214) 820-9300 Location: 909 North Washington Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246 https://www.bswrehab.com/ Services: Provides care for the most challenging and medically complex patients, including those

with traumatic brain injury, traumatic spinal cord injury and patients requiring ventilation.

CAMP SWEENEY (SOUTHWEST DIABETIC ASSOCIATION) (940) 665-2011 Location: PO Box 918, Gainesville, TX 76241 http://www.campsweeney.org/ Services: Residential summer camp for youths with diabetes. Provides medical management

training for diabetic youths ages 5-18. Three week summer sessions during June and July.

Fee: Scholarships and financial assistance available. CARING FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION OF TEXAS, INC. 1 (800) 258-5437 Location: PO Box 66053, Dallas, TX 75266-0583 http://www.carevan.org/ Services: The Caring for Children Foundation provides access to a full range of health care benefits

for eligible, uninsured Texas children whose families work & earn too much to qualify for Medicaid yet cannot afford private health insurance. The Care Van Program provides immunizations to uninsured and medically underserved children through its current fleet of ten custom vans.

Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday CATHOLIC CHARITIES DALLAS IMMIGRATION COUNSELING SERVICE (214) 634-7182

https://ccdallas.org/need-help/immigration-legal-services/ Location: 1421 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75247 Services: Immigration counseling and referral. Assess qualifications for immigration services. Hours: 8 am - 5:30 pm Monday to Friday by appointment only Fee: Initial consultation fee $40 - $80 depending on subject CHILD & FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER 1 (877) 932-4157 Location: 106 South Jefferson, Kaufman, TX 75142 http://www.childrenandfamilies.org/ Services: CFGC is dedicated to providing services to adults and children experiencing mental

illness. We offer a wide array of all-encompassing services including; Clinical Assessment, Psychiatric Evaluation, Case Management, Medication Management, Individualized Counseling Services, Family Counseling Services, Rehabilitation Services, Parenting Classes, Social Studies, & Divorce Education.

Hours: Call for appointment Fee: Varies on services provided; sliding scale; Medicaid CHILD CARE AWARE 1 (800) 424-2246 http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Search_Texas_Child_Care/default.asp Services: Parents are given information about childcare services in their area. Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday - Friday Fees: None CHILD CARE GROUP (214) 630-5949 www.childcaregroup.org Services: Provides parents with many services including referrals to local child providers.

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CHILD CARE LISTINGS 1 (800) 582-6036 TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Search_Texas_Child_Care/default.asp Location: 8700 North Stemmons Freeway, Ste.104, Dallas, TX 75247 Services: Maintain lists of current State of Texas licensed -Day Care Homes, Group Day Homes

and registered family homes providing child care. Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday Fees: None CHILD CARE SERVICES (CCS) https://dfwjobs.com/child-care/child-care-parents WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS Location: North Central Texas Workforce Office (972) 563-7271 109 Tejas Drive, Suite 300, Terrell, TX 75160 Services: The child care services program subsidizes child care for low-income families, promoting

long-term self-sufficiency by enabling parents to work or attend workforce training or education activities. It also educates parents about the availability of quality child care, which enhances children’s early learning.

Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING Locations: Brookhaven Community College 972-860-4700 3939 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch, TX 75244 https://www.brookhavencollege.edu/cd/dcc/educ/childdev/pages/default.aspx

Collin College http://www.collin.edu/department/childdevelopment/ 9700 Wade Boulevard, Frisco, TX 75035 Frisco 972-377-1790 2200 West University Drive, McKinney, TX 75071 McKinney 972-548-6790 2800 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074 Plano 972-881-5790

Eastfield College Pleasant Grove Campus Admissions 972-860-5300 802 South Buckner, Dallas, TX 75217 https://www.eastfieldcollege.edu/cd/dcc/educ/childdev/pages/default.aspx

Grayson College 903-465-6030 6101 Grayson Drive, Denison, TX 75020 http://www.grayson.edu/

Navarro College 1-800-NAVARRO 3200 W. 7th Avenue, Corsicana, TX 75110 http://www.navarrocollege.edu/academics/child-development/ CHILDREN’S HEALTH (CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER DALLAS) (844) 424-4537 Location: 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX 75235 http://www.childrens.com/ Services: Acute care hospital & clinics that deal exclusively with a variety of diseases and disorders among children birth to age 18.

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CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CLINICS (972) 932-1319 Location: 1011 West Grove, Kaufman, TX 75142 https://www.childrensmedicalclinics.net/ Services: Provides medical services for children. Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 Monday to Friday After Hours: 5 pm - 8 pm Monday to Friday 9 am - 12 pm Saturday and Sunday CIVIL RIGHTS HOTLINE 1 (800) 368-1019

http://www.hhs.gov/ocr Services: Report abuse of civil rights on basis of race, national origin, disability, or age. COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS http://www.ccgd.org/ (214) 871-5065 Location: 1341 West Mockingbird Lane, Suite 1000W, Dallas, TX 75247 Services: The Community Council connects people with social services that help to improve their

quality of life and give them access to the services they need. CRANDALL-COMBINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY (972) 427-6120 Location: 13385 FM 3039, Crandall, TX 75114 https://crandall.ploud.net/ Services: The Crandall-Combine Community Library is a joint city/school library governed by the

Crandall Independent School District. The mission of the library is to provide educational experiences available to every student, staff member, and citizen and to assist each in gaining the ability to find, generate, evaluate, and apply information.

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday and Wednesday 8:30 am - 7 pm Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am - 4 pm Friday 9 am - 1 pm Saturday DALLAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND (214) 821-2375 Location: 4306 Capitol Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204 www.dallaslighthouse.org Services: Provides training in employment skills for the visually impaired provides upward mobility

opportunities in a variety of office environments. There are also a number of employment opportunities with the Lighthouse in the Industrial & Sewing Centers, Manufacturing or Business Services divisions, producing high quality products and providing services for military, federal, state and commercial customers.

Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION (ECI) (972) 562-0331 http://www.lifepathsystems.org/early-childhood-intervention-welcome Location: 1149 Ridge Road, Rockwall, TX 75087 Services: ECI of LifePath Systems serves families in Collin, Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. They

provide support to families with children from birth to three years old with delays in their development. We come to you and your child – providing support in the places where your child normally lives and plays, such as your home, child care center or other community settings. Our focus is to support your family within your daily lives.

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ELLEN BROOKS WEST MEMORIAL LIBRARY (972) 564-7027 https://forneyisd.instructure.com/courses/12563 Location: 800 FM 741 South, Forney, TX 75126 Services: The Ellen Brooks West Memorial Library is a joint city/school library governed by the City

of Forney and the Forney Independent School District. Library cards are free for FISD residents.

Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday 8 am – 7 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8 am – 4 pm Friday 10 am – 2 pm Saturday FAMILY VIOLENCE LEGAL HOTLINE National Domestic Violence Hotline 911 or 1 (800) 799-7233 http://www.thehotline.org/ FANNIE MAE FOUNDATION (972) 773-4663 http://www.fanniemae.com/portal/index.html Location: International Plaza II, 14221 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1000, Dallas, TX 75254 Services: Assistance with purchasing a home. 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 https://fafsa.ed.gov/ Free application for student aid. The information you provide on your FAFSA determines if you are eligible for financial aid. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FORNEY RELIEF FUND (972) 564-3357 Location: 1003 College Street, Forney, TX 75126 http://www.fbcforney.org/# Administration Building Services: Provides utility financial assistance for families. Operated through 1st Baptist Church in

Forney. May receive assistance one time within 2 year period. Must apply in person and have identification matching name on utility bill. Forney Residents Only.

Hours: 8 am – 12 pm Monday to Thursday FORNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (972) 564-2233 Location: 100 US Highway 80, PO Box 570, Forney, TX 75126 http://forneychamber.com/ Services: The Forney Chamber of Commerce exists as a vibrant business network connecting its

members with the community to provide continued growth & prosperity. Hours: 9 am – 3 pm Monday to Friday

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FORNEY FOOD PANTRY (972) 552-2011 Location: 222 Industrial Drive, Forney, TX 75126 http://www.forneyfoodpantry.org/ Services: The Forney Food Pantry provides food assistance for families in need in Forney and

Crandall, Texas. Adults need to bring ID and proof of residency; children will need social security cards.

Fee: None GED TESTING LOCATIONS IN TEXAS http://www.gedtestinglocations.com/ged-testing-locations-in-texas.html GENESIS CENTER TWICE AROUND THRIFT STORE (972) 932-4351 https://www.genesiscenter.org/twice-around-thrift-store Location: 2675 TX-34, Kaufman, TX 75142 Services: The Twice Around thrift store sells generously donated household goods, appliances,

furniture, electronics, toys, clothes, accessories, sporting goods and household goods. Our thrift store now has a snack bar/cafe called "True Vine" that serves breakfast items, coffee, hotdogs, nachos & more. They also have homemade pies and cakes starting at $8.00.

Hours: 8:30 am – 5 pm Monday to Saturday GENESIS WOMEN’S SHELTER 24 Hour Hotline (214) 946-4357 www.genesisshelter.org Counseling (214) 389-7700 Location: 4411 Lemon Avenue, Suite 201, Dallas, TX 75219 Services: Provide shelter, food, clothing, crisis counseling, medical aid, legal support, job training,

and bilingual services at no cost to women & children who are victims of domestic violence. Provides outreach services.

Hours: 24 hours a day GLEN OAKS HOSPITAL (MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY) (903) 454-6000 Location: 301 East Division Street, Greenville, TX 75402 http://www.glenoakshospital.com Services: Glen Oaks Hospital provides mental health and substance use treatment to adults and older adults. Our mental health hospital is dedicated to service excellence and we make it our mission to offer the highest quality of care in an environment that nurtures healing and growth. 24 hour emergency services. Fee: The hospital strives to be as cost-effective as possible in delivering the highest standard

of care. We work closely with patients, their families and insurance companies in determining all payment options available.

GOVERNOR’S CITIZEN’S ASSISTANCE OFFICE Governor Greg Abbott Information & Referral Hotline 1 (800) 843-5789 http://governor.state.tx.us/CONTACT/ Location: Office of the Governor, State Insurance Building, 1100 San Jacinto, Austin, TX 78701 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.

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GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM 1 (800) 621-5746 CEAP/WEATHERIZATION SERVICES https://get-cap.org/

Location: 114 West Hospital Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Services: Services are designed to stop air infiltration in the home of low-income elderly and disabled clients and low income working families. Activities such as insulating attics, caulking, and weather stripping are performed to help make homes more comfortable and to conserve energy. Numerous counties are served.

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 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Locations: Garland Area Habitat for Humanity Rockwall Area Habitat 2360 Crist Road, Garland, TX 75040 1101 Ridge Road #4, Rockwall, TX 75087 (972) 414-6894 (972) 771-6909 http://www.garlandhabitat.org/ http://www.rockwallhabitat.org/ Services: Christian ministry that builds quality, affordable homes in partnership with deserving

families of all faiths. HEAD START LOCATIONS Dietz Elementary Forney Learning Academy 2979 Sunnybrook Drive 309 South Bois d’Arc Heartland, TX 75126 Forney, TX 75126 (972) 427-6020 ext. 5118 (469) 762-4177 ext 1620 Kemp Primary Martin Elementary 608 East 8th Street 11601 West Highway 175 Kemp, TX 75143 Crandall, TX 75114 (903) 498-1404 ext. 5200 (972) 427-6020 ext. 5118 HUD (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT) 1 (817) 978-5600

http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/states/texas Location: Ft. Worth Regional Office, 801 Cherry Street, Unit #45, Suite 2500, Fort Worth, TX 76102 Services: Bilingual. Supervises government subsidized housing through local Housing Authorities.

Sells low cost homes. Handles complaints about local housing. Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday INDIGENT HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/cihcp/default.shtm Services: County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) provides health care services to eligible

residents through the counties, hospital districts and public hospitals in Texas. Location: 100 North Washington, Courthouse Annex, Kaufman, TX 75142 (972) 932-0287

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KAUFMAN CHRISTIAN HELP CENTER (972) 932-8866 Location: 400 South Terrell Highway, Kaufman, TX 75142 http://www.kaufmanhelp.org/ Services: The mission of the Kaufman Christian Help Center is to unite the Kaufman-Area

Community to offer hunger awareness and relief to those in need and those facing emergencies, empowerment to take the next step, and encouragement to restore hope.

Hours: 9 am to 1 pm Monday to Thursday (Center) 9 am to 1 pm Tuesday and Thursday (Food Pantry) KAUFMAN COUNTY LIBRARY (972) 932-6222 http://www.kaufmancountylibrary.net/ Location: 3790 South Houston Street, Kaufman, TX 75142 Hours: 10 am – 6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 am – 5 pm Wednesday 10 am – 4 pm Friday 9 am – 1 pm Saturday

KAUFMAN COUNTY SENIOR CONNECT (972) 932-7002 https://www.nohungrysenior.org/kaufman_center Location: 112 South Jackson Street, Kaufman, TX 75142 Services: Provides quality, dependable meal services to the residents of Kaufman and Navarro

Counties. We deliver over 150,000 hot meals to seniors and their homes and serve independent seniors in our six nutrition sites throughout the two counties.

Hours: 8 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday KAUFMAN ISD SPECIAL EDUCATION (972) 932-2202 https://www.kaufmanisd.net/district/departments/special-education-department Location: 1000 South Houston Street, Kaufman, TX 75142 Services: To provide a variety of education program services to meet the unique needs of students

with special needs. Contact: Julie Johnson, Director of Special Education LAKES REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER Main Number (469) 214-8030 TERRELL COMMUNITY SERVICES Crisis Hotline 1 (866) 260-8000 Location: 204 Lee Street, Terrell TX 75160 https://lakesregional.org/counties/kaufman-county/

Services: Lakes Regional Community Center serves the communities of 15 counties in Northeast Texas with Mental Health, Mental Disability and Recovery Services.

Hours 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday LEGAL AID OF NORTHWEST TEXAS Toll Free 1 (866) 614-3344 or (972) 923-3344 Location: 110 East Main Street, Ste. 200, Waxahachie, TX 75165 http://lanwt.org/ Services: Serves Ellis and Kaufman Counties. Please call to schedule an appointment. Provides

legal counseling for low-income residents of North Texas in the areas of divorce, paternity, child support, custody, wills, home ownership, landlord/tenant, social security/SSI, unfair sales practices, Medicaid, and other civil matters. Bring proof of income, ID, and residency paperwork.

Hours: Call for appointment. Fee: Varies

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MEDICAID HOTLINE 1 (800) 252-8263 MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM 1 (877) MED-TRIP TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Dallas/Ft. Worth 1 (855) 687-3255 Services: The Medical Transportation Program provides non-emergency medical transportation

services for people who don’t have a way to get to covered health care services. MTP can arrange a ride to a doctor’s office, dentist’s office, hospital, drug store or any place that provides covered health care services. It can also pay for a bus, train or airplane ticket; or pay a friend, family member or neighbor to take you to your covered health care services.

Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday MEDICARE HOTLINE http://www.medicare.gov/ 1 (800) 633-4227

NATIONAL REHABILITATION INFORMATION CENTER www.naric.com 1 (800) 346-2742 Services: The NARIC Website provides disability and rehabilitation oriented information organized

to make it easy for users to find and use. NARIC staff members have been dedicated to providing direct, personal, and high-quality information services to anyone throughout the country.

NURSES TRAINING Locations: Brookhaven Community College

3939 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 (972) 860-4700

https://www.brookhavencollege.edu/cd/dcc/health/nursing/pages/default.aspx

Collin College

(972) 548-6710 (McKinney)

(972) 881-5710 (Plano) (972) 377-1710 (Frisco)

https://www.collin.edu/nursing/

Grayson College

6101 Grayson Drive , Denison, TX 75020

(903) 465-6030 http://www.cwlgcc.org/courses/all-courses/healthcare/nursing/

El Centro Community College 801 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75202

(214) 860-2000 https://www.elcentrocollege.edu/cd/dcc/health/nursing/pages/default.aspx

Navarro College

3200 W. 7th Avenue, Corsicana, TX 75110. 1-800.NAVARRO

https://www.navarrocollege.edu/academics/registered-nursing/

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KEN PAXTON www.oag.state.tx.us Locations: Austin – PO Box 12548, Austin, TX 78711 Main Switchboard 1 (800) 252-8011 Kaufman County - 2249 West Beltline Road Child Support (972) 218-7678 Lancaster, TX 75146-2022 Services: The Attorney General enforces state consumer protection laws; collects court ordered

child support; and administers the Crime Victims Compensation Fund. Serves Kaufman County.

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OUR CHILDREN’S HOUSE INPATIENT CENTER (214) 867-6700 Location: 1340 Empire Central Dallas, TX 75247 https://www.childrens.com/ Services: At Our Children's House, we have created a special environment for children. A warm,

caring place that is safe and secure. A place where peace of mind and happiness abound. Children come to us with a variety of conditions including communication disorders, developmental delay, traumatic injury, feeding disorders, congenital disorders, chromosomal abnormalities, premature birth and more.

Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday PROMISE HOUSE 24 Hrs. (214) 941-8578 http://promisehouse.org/ Location: 224 West Page, Dallas, TX 75208 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.

RAINN (NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE) 1 (800) 656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ Services: RAINN partners with more than 1000 local sexual assault service provides across the

country that can provide support in your local community. Please call to find the one nearest you.

RAPE CRISIS CENTER OF NORTHEAST TEXAS AND HUNT COUNTY CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER 24 Hour Hotline (903) 454-9999 Location: 2604 Lee Street, Greenville, TX 75401 (903) 454-9998 Services: Committed to a multidisciplinary response to child abuse and sexual assault in the

community. The agency coordinates with law enforcement, child protective services, medical and mental health professionals to help children, their non-offending family members, and adult sexual assault victims seek hope, pursue justice and find healing.

Hours: Phones answered 24/7 REGION 10 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER Locations: 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, TX 75081 (972) 348-1700 904 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX 75081 (972) 348-1750 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.

Hours: 8 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday 8 am – 3 pm Friday RITER C. HULSEY PUBLIC LIBRARY (972) 551-6663 Location: 301 North Rockwall Street, Terrell, TX 75160 https://www.hulseypubliclibrary.org/ Services: Any Texas resident can get a library card by visiting the library to register. Requirements for a card are a valid picture ID and proof of address (if the address on the

ID isn't current).

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SALVATION ARMY SERVICES CENTER KAUFMAN (972) 962-1345 Location: 5 Oak Creek, Kaufman, TX 75142 http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ Services: Financial and emergency assistance through Community Services. Bring Driver’s License

and Social Security Card(s) for yourself and children in the household. Hours: 9 am – 1 pm Monday to Friday Fee: None SAMHSA (SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH 24 Hours 1-800-662-4357 SERVICES ADMINISTRATION https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Services: SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families

facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Hours: The service is open 24/7, 365 days a year Fee: The referral service is free of charge. If you have no insurance or are underinsured, we

will refer you to your state office, which is responsible for state-funded treatment programs. In addition, we can often refer you to facilities that charge on a sliding fee scale or accept Medicare or Medicaid. If you have health insurance, you are encouraged to contact your insurer for a list of participating health care providers and facilities.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 1(866) 563-1912 Location: 100 Dean Box Drive, Waxahachie, TX 75165 http://www.ssa.gov/ Services: Apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online, check the status of an

application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas), print a benefit verification letter, and more.

Hours: 9 am – 4 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 am – Noon Wednesday Closed Federal holidays STAR TRANSIT 1 (877) 631-5278 Location: 500 Industrial Boulevard, Terrell, TX 75160 http://www.startransit.org/ Services: STAR Transit is a public bus transportation service, offering bus transportation in

Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Mesquite, Balch Springs, Seagoville, Hutchins and DeSoto. Anyone residing in our Service Area may ride STAR Transit. Destinations could include job locations, educational facilities, non-emergency medical appointments, senior centers, and career-training facilities. We can take you to run errands and to visit friends as well.

Hours: 8 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday Fee: Call for more information. SUICIDE & CRISIS CENTER OF NORTH TEXAS http://www.sccenter.org/ 24/7 Crisis Line (214) 828-1000 Services: Provides 24-hour phone crisis intervention & counseling for people who feel they have no option but death. Trained personnel are available to help during a difficult time.

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TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIFELINE PROGRAM) 1 (866) 454-8387 PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS https://www.puc.texas.gov/consumer/lowincome/Assistance.aspx http://www.lifelinesupport.org/ls/ Services: The Lifeline program is designed to help qualified low-income individuals pay the monthly

cost of basic telephone service. A resident is qualified if the current total household income is at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Call above number to apply.

Fee: Call to see if you qualify. TERRELL STATE HOSPITAL (972) 524-6452 TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES https://hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/state-hospitals/terrell-state-hospital

Location: 1200 East Brin Street, Terrell, TX 7516 Services: Texas Health and Human Services operates 10 state hospitals for people with mental

health issues. These hospitals are located across the state. Each serves a different population, which may include:

Adults. Children. People involved with the justice system.

TEXAS A&M COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY (214) 828-8100 Location: 3302 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246 http://bcd.tamhsc.edu Services: Dental care, emergency extraction and braces. Dental treatment performed by dental student and supervised by licensed clinical faculty. Hours: 8 am to 5 pm Fees: $78.00 dental screening nonrefundable fee. If accepted as a patient a $200.00 deposit will be required after screening examination. TEXAS ADVOCACY PROJECT (512) 476-5377 http://www.texasadvocacyproject.org/ Services: Texas Advocacy Project works to prevent domestic and dating violence, sexual assault,

and stalking throughout Texas through free legal services, access to the justice system, and education. Its attorneys, staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors are committed to realizing the vision that all Texans live safely in hope, not fear.

TEXAS BAPTIST HOME FOR CHILDREN (972) 937-1321 Location: 629 Farley Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 http://www.tbhc.org/ Services: Child placement, foster care, adoptions (statewide), Christian counseling. Serves

Johnson, Ellis, Navarro, Henderson and Kaufman Counties. Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm Friday TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/ Texas Abuse Hotline 1 (800) 252-5400 Location: Serves the entire state and is based in Austin 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, & if necessary, foster homes and adoptive services. Individuals may report suspected abuse and remain anonymous.

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/ Locations: Collin County Ellis County Grayson County 400 Power Street 1720 East Main Street 1413 Texoma Parkway McKinney, TX 75071 Waxahachie, TX 75165 Sherman, TX 75090 (214) 733-5350 (972) 923-6780 (903) 813-3420

Kaufman County Rockwall County 111 Tejas Drive 915 Whitmore Terrell, TX 75160 Rockwall, TX 75087 (972) 551-7700 (214) 861-2444 Services: Provides services for driver’s license/ID, crime records, criminal investigation, law

enforcement support, regulatory support, and regulatory services. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION http://www.txdot.gov/ 1 (800) 558-9368 Locations: Collin County Ellis County Kaufman County Area Engineers Office 124 FM 876 2750 South Washington 2205 South State Hwy 5 Waxahachie, TX 75167 Kaufman, TX 75142 McKinney, TX 75069 (972) 938-2960 (972) 962-3617 (972) 542-2345 Services: Provides services on transportation, safety, small business opportunities, and

government regulations Hours: Vary TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION https://hhs.texas.gov/ YOU MUST USE THE OFFICE FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH YOU LIVE! Henderson County 101 West Baker, Athens, TX 75751 (903) 675-9141 Kaufman County 2525 East 175, Suite B, Kaufman, TX 75142 (972) 932-9160 Van Zandt County 555 Highway West 243, Canton, TX (903) 567-4147 Services: Provide services to families in need of TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)

program, determines eligibility for food stamps and Medicaid for children and the disabled. One application for all three services may be filed by mail or online.

Hours: 8 am – 5 pm TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL KAUFMAN (972) 932-7200 Location: 850 Ed Hall Drive, Kaufman, TX 75142 https://www.texashealth.org/kaufman/ Services: Physicians on the medical staff represent most major specialties, and Texas Health

Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman offers a wide range of services including emergency, cardiac rehabilitation, chemotherapy, women and infant services and wound care.

TEXAS POISON CENTER NETWORK 1 (800) 222-1222 www.poisoncontrol.org Services: Provides 24-hour poison information & recommends treatment for poison exposure.

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TEXAS PROJECT FIRST 1 (855) 773-3839 http://www.texasprojectfirst.org/node/35 Services: Texas Project First is a website created by parents through the Texas Education Agency.

This site helps parents who have questions on disabilities and need more information about: Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) process Rights of parent and children with disabilities Laws, rules and regulations.

TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL 1 (800) 421-1121 http://www.tsrhc.org/ (214) 559-5000 Location: 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 75219 Services: Provides treatment of orthopedic conditions such as scoliosis, clubfoot, hand differences,

hip disorders, sports injuries and fractures, as well as certain related arthritic and neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia.

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION (972) 563-7271 Location: 109 Tejas Drive, Ste. 300, Terrell, TX 75160 www.twc.state.tx.us Services: TWC is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development

services to employers and job seekers of Texas. Texas boasts an incredibly skilled workforce ready to attract enterprise to the Lone Star State. By focusing on the needs of employers, TWC gives Texas the competitive edge necessary to draw business here.

Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday THE APARTMENTS AT SEVEN POINTS (903) 432-3681 Location: 225 Wood Street, Seven Points, TX 75143 Fee: $30.00 application THE LIBRARY AT CEDAR CREEK LAKE (903) 432-4185 Location: 410 East Cedar Creek Parkway http://www.cedarcreeklibrary.com/ Seven Points, TX 75143-0711 Services: Provides free library cards. Must present a Texas Driver’s License or ID, free computer

and Wi-Fi access. Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday TRI-COUNTY LIBRARY (903) 887-9622 Location: 132 East Market, Mabank, TX 75147 http://tricountylibrary.org/ Services: Serving the counties of Henderson, Van Zandt, and Kaufman County. The library

includes a large print, biography, reference, fiction, nonfiction, Spanish, Christian, and western section. Both fiction and nonfiction sections are also included in our young adult, juvenile, Intermediate, and early reader sections as well.

Hours: 10 am – 7 pm Tuesday 10 am – 5:30 pm Wednesday, Thursday 10 am - 2 pm Friday, Saturday

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TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE http://www.tvcc.edu/ Location: 100 Cardinal Drive, Athens, TX 75751 Athens (903) 675-6200 800 Ed Hall Drive, Kaufman, TX 75142 Kaufman (972) 932-4309 2970 TX-19, Palestine, TX 75802 Palestine (903) 729-0256 1200 East I-20, Terrell, TX 75160 Terrell (972) 563-9573 Services: Adult Basic Education, GED preparation, Associate Degrees, technical training, and

counselors to help potential students design the best education plan for their interests. Financial aid is available to qualified students of all ages.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES 1 (800) 375-5283 www.uscis.gov Services: Immigration information and assistance. Must have green card for five years before

applying for citizenship. WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN) (972) 932-1961 https://www.wicprograms.org/li/kaufman-field-office Location: 100 Old Railroad Suite E And F, Kaufman, TX 75142 Services: The WIC Program is the special supplemental nutrition program for woman, infants, and

children. Hours: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm 2nd Saturday of the month Fee: Medicaid/Private Insurance/HMO WIN (WOMEN IN NEED) https://www.wintexas.org/ 24 Hour Hotline (903) 454-4357 Greenville (903) 455-4612 Rockwall (972) 772-3000 Services: Provides shelter and support for battered women and their children. Other services

include counseling, financial assistance, food and clothing. Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday to Friday - Shelter is open 24 hours. Serves: Any county (shelter) Fee: None