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Helping Families Plug-In to Community Resources
Region 10 ESC Head Start/ Early Head Start
Ellis County Community Resource Directory
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Table of Contents EMERGENCY 911 (AMBULANCE/FIRE DEPARTMENT/POLICE) ...................................................................... 1
NORTH TEXAS FAMILIES .......................................................................................................................... 1
211 TEXAS ............................................................................................................................................... 1
ACROSS ................................................................................................................................................... 1
AL-ANON/ALATEEN ................................................................................................................................... 1
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS –DALLAS INTERGROUP ASSOCIATION .............................................................. 1
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION HOTLINE .......................................................................................... 1
AMERICAN RED CROSS CORSICANA BRANCH ............................................................................................ 1
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION .......................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER WAXAHACHIE ........................................................................ 2
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ............................................................................................................................. 2
CARING FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION OF TEXAS, INC. .............................................................................. 2
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DALLAS IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES ................................................................. 2
CHILD & FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER ........................................................................................................ 2
CHILD CARE AWARE ................................................................................................................................. 3
CHILD CARE SERVICES (CCS) .................................................................................................................... 3
CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TRAINING ............................................................................................ 3
CHILDREN’S HEALTH SPECIALTY CENTER WAXAHACHIE ............................................................................ 3
CHIP AND CHILDREN’S MEDICAID ............................................................................................................. 4
CIVIL RIGHTS HOTLINE ............................................................................................................................ 4
COMMUNITY TRANSIT SERVICES .............................................................................................................. 4
DALLAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND ...................................................................................................... 4
DANIEL’S DEN .......................................................................................................................................... 4
EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION OF NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS (ECI) ....................................................... 4
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ADVANCEMENT CORPORATION (EOAC) ......................................................... 5
ELLIS CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S JOB CORPS ................................................................................................... 5
ENNIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ............................................................................................................................ 5
ENNIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ......................................................................................................... 5
FAMILY RESOURCES IN TEXAS .................................................................................................................. 5
FAMILY VIOLENCE LEGAL HOTLINE/TEXAS ADVOCACY PROJECT ................................................................ 5
FATHERS FOR EQUAL RIGHTS................................................................................................................... 6
FINANCIAL AID WEBSITES ........................................................................................................................ 6
FIRST LOOK CLINIC .................................................................................................................................. 6
FREEDOM COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, INC. ............................................................................................... 6
GENESIS WOMEN’S SHELTER .................................................................................................................... 6
GOVERNOR’S CITIZEN’S ASSISTANCE OFFICE ............................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
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GRIEF & LOSS CENTER OF NORTH TEXAS ................................................................................................. 7
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ELLIS COUNTY ............................................................................................. 7
HEAD START ELLIS COUNTY ..................................................................................................................... 7
HELPING HANDS OF ENNIS ....................................................................................................................... 7
HOPE CLINIC ........................................................................................................................................... 7
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ENNIS .............................................................................................................. 7
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF WAXAHACHIE ................................................................................................... 8
HUD (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ........................................................... 8
LAKES REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER .................................................................................................... 8
LEGAL AID OF NORTHWEST TEXAS-WAXAHACHIE ..................................................................................... 8
LEXINGTON ARMS HOMES ........................................................................................................................ 8
MANNA HOUSE ......................................................................................................................................... 8
MEADOWS LIBRARY - MIDLOTHIAN HIGH SCHOOL .................................................................................... 8
MEDICAID HOTLINE ................................................................................................................................. 9
MEDICARE HOTLINE ................................................................................................................................. 9
NAMI TEXAS (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS .......................................................................... 9
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE................................................................................................ 9
NATIONAL REHABILITATION INFORMATION CENTER ................................................................................ 9
NAVARRO COLLEGE .................................................................................................................................. 9
NICHOLAS P. SIMS LIBRARY ..................................................................................................................... 9
NORTH ELLIS COUNTY OUTREACH ............................................................................................................ 9
NURSES TRAINING ................................................................................................................................. 10
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Ken Paxton) ................................................................................. 10
PLANNED PARENTHOOD - CEDAR HILL HEALTH CENTER.......................................................................... 10
PREVENT BLINDNESS TEXAS ................................................................................................................... 10
PROMISE HOUSE .................................................................................................................................... 10
RAINN (NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE)....................................................................................... 11
REGION 10 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER .............................................................................................. 11
SALVATION ARMY OF ELLIS COUNTY ...................................................................................................... 11
SAMHSA ................................................................................................................................................. 11
SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE ...................................................................................................................... 11
SOUL’S HARBOR THRIFT STORE ............................................................................................................. 11
SPECIAL EDUCATION/DISABILITY ........................................................................................................... 12
ST. VINCENT de PAUL (THROUGH ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH) ......................................................... 12
SUICIDE AND CRISIS CENTER OF NORTH TEXAS ..................................................................................... 12
TEXAS A&M COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY...................................................................................................... 12
TEXAS BAPTIST HOME FOR CHILDREN .................................................................................................... 12
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES ................................................................. 12
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ................................................................................................ 13
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ............................................................................................ 13
TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT (BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED) ......................... 13
TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BENEFITS ................................................................................... 13
TEXAS POISON CENTER NETWORK ......................................................................................................... 13
TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL ........................................................................................................... 14
THE FAMILY PLACE ................................................................................................................................. 14
THE SALVATION ARMY WAXAHACHIE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ............................................................. 14
U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES .................................................................................... 14
WAXAHACHIE CARE SERVICES ................................................................................................................ 14
WAXAHACHIE WORKFORCE CENTER ....................................................................................................... 14
WIC OFFICES ......................................................................................................................................... 14
YMCA (YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION) .................................................................................... 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.
ACROSS (972) 872-9828 Location: P.O. Box 8844, Ennis, TX 75120 http://acrossennis.org/ Services: Provides interim housing to citizens of Ennis, Texas who are homeless due to a crisis
situation. Further, to provide and assist in locating services and counseling that benefit individuals as they move toward independence.
Contact: Email: [email protected] AL-ANON/ALATEEN English (214) 363-0461 http://www.dallasal-anon.org/ Spanish (214) 941-6599 http://texas-al-anon.org/ National 1 (800) 344-2666 Services: Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics. 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 CORSICANA BRANCH (903) 874-4551
Location: 301 Hospital Drive, Suite G102, Corsicana, TX 75110 http://www.redcross.org/ Hours: 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday Services: Disaster services, emergency preparedness classes, First Aid, CPR and AED training,
lifeguard and water safety, emergency preparedness programs for youth.
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ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION https://www.arthritis.org/texas/ (214) 826-4361 Location: 1349 Empire Central Drive, Suite 340, Dallas, TX 75247 Services: Offers aquatic & land exercise programs, support groups and professional education referrals for people with arthritis. Educational materials available. BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER WAXAHACHIE (469) 843-4000 https://www.bswhealth.com/locations/waxahachie/ Location: 2400 N. I-35E, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Services: Baylor Scott & White – Waxahachie offers comprehensive services in a variety of
specialties to care for the health of your family. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB (214) 821-2950 Location: 4816 Worth Street, Dallas, TX 75246 https://www.bgca.org/ Services: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas enables all young people, especially those who need
us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Programming in three core areas meets the diverse needs and interests of our Club members.
Contact: Please call above number for the club nearest you. CARING FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION OF TEXAS, INC. 1 (800) 258-5437 http://www.carevan.org/ Location: PO Box 66053, Dallas, TX 75266-0583 email: [email protected] 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 and 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 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday E-mail: [email protected] CATHOLIC CHARITIES DALLAS IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES (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 (866) 695-3794 http://www.childrenandfamilies.org/ Location: 1305 West Jefferson, Ste. 210, Waxahachie, TX 75165 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
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CHILD CARE AWARE 1 (800) 862-5252 TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 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: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday Fees: None CHILD CARE SERVICES (CCS) https://dfwjobs.com/child-care/child-care-parents WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS Location: 1712 West Highway 287 Bus, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (972) 937-8114 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 SPECIALTY CENTER WAXAHACHIE (972) 938-7040 https://www.childrens.com/location-landing/locations-and-directions/specialty-centers/specialty-center-waxahachie
Location: 1540 North Hwy 77, Building C, Ste. 10, Waxahachie, Texas 75165 Services: Children’s Health Specialty Center Waxahachie has provided quality occupational
therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy services on an outpatient basis since opening its doors nearly 20 years ago. Services have expanded to include nutrition and social work services for patients and their families.
Hours: 7:30 am - 6 pm Monday to Thursday
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CHIP AND CHILDREN’S MEDICAID https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/health/child/childrens-medicaid Services: Children in Texas without health insurance may be able to get low cost or free health
coverage from the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Children’s Medicaid. Both programs cover office visits, prescription drugs, dental care, eye exams, glasses, and much more.
CIVIL RIGHTS HOTLINE 1 (800) 869-4499 https://oig.justice.gov/hotline/contact-civil.htm Services: Report abuse of civil rights on basis of race, national origin, disability, or age. File a
complaint online and mail form to the office. COMMUNITY TRANSIT SERVICES 1 (800) 834-1924 or (903) 872-2405 Location: 401 East 6th Street, Corsicana, TX 75110 http://www.csicorsicana.org/transit Services: Community Transit Service transportation services were developed to provide safe and
efficient transportation to the general public and to persons with special needs as specified by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and as defined by contracts into which Community Transit Service may enter from time to time.
Hours: Transportation will be provided Monday to Saturday Hours of operation are 5:00 am to 5:30 pm To Schedule a ride call between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Call at least 2 days in advance services are based on availability. 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 through Friday DANIEL’S DEN http://www.danielsdenelliscounty.org/index.html Location: 507 West Jefferson, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (972) 938-0103 Services: Provide homeless families with emergency food, clothing & shelter assistance. Transitional housing is available. EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION OF NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS (ECI) http://www.mhmrtarrant.org/Services/Early-Childhood-Intervention Location: MHMR of Tarrant County 1 (817) 446-8000 ECI of North Central Texas 3840 Hulen Street, North Tower, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Services: To assure that families of young children with developmental delays have the resources
and support they need to reach their goals. Call: Call to request an evaluation. We will call you to schedule your first visit. Fee: Fees for all programs are assessed based on our funding sources and ability to pay.
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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ADVANCEMENT CORPORATION (EOAC) (254) 753-0331 Location: 500 Franklin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701 http://www.eoacwaco.org/ Services: The Weatherization Assistance Program provides assistance to low-income households to
promote energy conservation and to reduce the impact of high utility costs. Weatherization may perform minor repairs to walls, windows, doors, ceilings and floors to prevent hot summer air or cold winter air from entering the home.
Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday ELLIS CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S JOB CORPS (972) 937-6620 Location: 3080 W Hwy 287 Bypass, Waxahachie, TX 75167 http://elliscwjc.eba.life/ Services: The mission of Ellis Christian Women's Job Corps is to equip women with the life and
employment skills necessary for them to obtain self-sufficiency within their culture. ENNIS PUBLIC LIBRARY (972) 875-5360 Location: 501 West Ennis Avenue, Ennis, TX 75119 http://www.ennistx.gov/Library/ Services: Free library card for Ennis residents. Story time for preschoolers Wednesday at 10:00
am, summer reading program with activities for toddlers to high school; free computer classes, family fun nights.
Hours: 10 am – 6 pm Monday through Wednesday & Friday 10 am – 8 pm Thursday 10 am – 2 pm Saturday ENNIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (972) 875-0900 Location: 2203 West Lampasas, Ennis, TX 75119 http://www.ennisregional.com/ Services: Ennis Regional Medical Center is the first and only hospital located in Ennis, Texas. A
full-service health care facility providing services that include advanced digital imaging; 24-hour emergency care; physical and occupational therapy; and same day surgery.
FAMILY RESOURCES IN TEXAS https://texaschildcaresolutions.org/about-us/family-resources-in-texas/ Services: Information and help finding support organizations and programs near you * Child Care and Early Education * Financial Resources * Child Development * Head Start and Early Head Start * Employment Resources * Health and Nutrition * Family Support * Prekindergarten FAMILY VIOLENCE LEGAL HOTLINE/TEXAS ADVOCACY PROJECT 1 (800) 374-HOPE http://www.texasadvocacyproject.org/ 911 or (512) 476-5770 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.
Hours: 9 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday
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FATHERS FOR EQUAL RIGHTS https://fathers4kids.com/ (214) 953-2233 Location: 701 Commerce Street, Suite 302, Dallas, TX 75202 Services: Fathers for Equal Rights (FER) will help make sure that every child can have the
opportunity to form a healthy relationship with both parents, regardless of the status of their family structure. Whether you select a Web Only Membership, Regular Membership, Family Membership or Lifetime Membership, you will have access on this website to valuable information for you and your family.
Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday 10 am – 1 pm Saturday 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 LOOK CLINIC http://www.firstlookclinic.com/ Location: 1204 Ferris Avenue, Suite E, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (972) 938-7900 Services: Parenting classes, baby items, pregnancy testing, prenatal vitamins, Bible study, life skills
classes, baby bucks and support group. Hours: 10 am to 5 pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 am to 8 pm Tuesday FREEDOM COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, INC. (972) 723-0044 Location: 408 West Avenue F, Midlothian, TX 76065 Services: Counseling for individual, marriage, family, teen, and children. Hours: 9 am – 7 pm Saturday by appointment only Fees: Sliding scale. Accepts Medicaid and Private Insurance. GENESIS WOMEN’S SHELTER Outreach (214) 389-7700 24 Hour Hotline (214) 946-4357 Location: 4411 Lemon Avenue, Suite 201, Dallas, TX 75219 https://www.genesisshelter.org/ 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
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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. 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 OF ELLIS COUNTY (972) 937-2797 http://www.habitat.org/us-tx/waxahachie/ellis-countyinchfh Location: PO Box 157, Waxahachie, TX 75168 Services: Families partner with Habitat for Humanity in the U.S. and around the world to build
better lives for themselves and their children. Learn more about the types of work we do to build a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
HEAD START ELLIS COUNTY Location: Carver Early Childhood Center (972) 872-3743 600 East Martin Luther King Drive, Ennis, TX 75119 HELPING HANDS OF ENNIS (972) 875-0218 Location: 604 NE Main Street, Ennis, TX 75119 http://www.helpinghandsofennis.org/
Services: Providing food, clothing, and financial (rent/mortgage, and some utility bills) assistance to families in crisis. Assistance is subject to the qualification of clients, and utility providers involved.
Hours: 8 am to Noon Monday to Friday HOPE CLINIC http://call4hope.org/ (972) 923-2440 Locations: Ennis Waxahachie 805 W Lampasas St., Ennis, TX 75119 411 E Jefferson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165 8-5 pm Monday to Friday 7-6 pm Monday to Thursday - 7-5 pm Friday Services: Outpatient medical clinic serves uninsured residents of Ellis County. Providers are
volunteers. Services include acute and chronic medical care. Referrals to specialists if necessary. Dental and chiropractic care available. *Patients must provide proof of Ellis County residency and income from previous year or current month pay status. Serves uninsured who earn 150% of Federal Poverty guidelines.
Fee: Varies HOUSING AUTHORITY OF ENNIS (972) 878-7451 https://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-authority/Texas/Housing-Authority-of-Ennis/TX070
Location: 200 Arnold, Ennis, TX 75119 Services: Housing for families, elderly and disabled, and low income families.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF WAXAHACHIE (972) 937-5730 https://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-authority/Texas/Housing-Authority-of-Waxahachie/TX015
Location: 208 Patrick Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Services: Provides housing in particular housing community for low income applicants. Reduced
utility bills and rent. English and Spanish. Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday Fee: None
HUD (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (817) 937-5569
https://www.hud.gov/ Location: 801 Cherry Street, Unit #45, Suite 2500, Ft. Worth, TX 76102 Services: Bilingual. Supervises government-subsidized housing through local housing authorities. Sells low cost homes. Handles complaints about local housing authorities. Settles housing discrimination disputes. Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
LAKES REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER (972) 875-6375
Location: 2414 North Preston Street, Ennis, TX 75119-7720 http://www.lakesregional.org/ Services: For adults with disabilities—assistance in finding a job, on the job training, work skills, daily living skills, and computer skills. Work in conjunction with MHMR in Waxahachie. Hours: 9 am – 3 pm Monday through Friday
LEGAL AID OF NORTHWEST TEXAS-WAXAHACHIE 1 (866) 614-3344
https://internet.lanwt.org/locations/waxahachie Location: 110 East Main Street, Suite 200, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Services: Legal services of Northwest Texas provides free civil legal services to eligible low-income persons. You may receive legal aid by telephone 1 (888) 529-5277. Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday LEXINGTON ARMS HOMES (972) 935-0250 Location: 418 Lexington Drive, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Services: Income based 4 bedroom brick homes
MANNA HOUSE (972) 775-1800 http://www.mannahousemidlothian.org/ Locations: 3241A Robinson Road, Midlothian, TX 76065 Services: Assist families within 76065 zip codes and Midlothian Independent School Districts in crisis with food, clothing, household items and financial assistance for utilities. Families need to bring in proof of residency and proof of income. Hours: Manna House Heaven’s Attic Resale Store 9 am – 4 pm Monday to Thursday 10 am – 5:30 pm Monday to Friday 9 am – 3 pm Friday 10 am – 4 pm Saturday Contact: Sissy Franklin, Director MEADOWS LIBRARY - MIDLOTHIAN HIGH SCHOOL (972) 775-8237 Location: 923 South 9th Street, Midlothian, TX 76065 http://www.misd.gs/Page/1810 Services: Bring ID with current address. Free of charge. Hours: 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Thursday 8 am to 4 pm Friday 10 am to 4 pm Saturday
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MEDICAID HOTLINE 1 (800) 252-8263 MEDICARE HOTLINE 1 (800) MEDICARE or 1 (800) 633-4227
NAMI TEXAS (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS HELPLINE 1 (800) 273-8255 http://namitexas.org/ Services: NAMI Texas provides information, education, support and advocacy for persons who suffer from mental disorders. Support group for parents of children with brain disorders. Hours: 24 hours daily Fee: None NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE Confidential 24 Hours 1 (800) 799-7233 http://www.thehotline.org/ Services: Crisis intervention. Makes referral for shelter, counseling and legal advocacy. Fee: None NATIONAL REHABILITATION INFORMATION CENTER 1 (800) 346-2742 http://www.naric.com/ Services: Provides disability and rehabilitation-oriented information organized in a variety of
formats designed to make it easy for users to find and use. NAVARRO COLLEGE www.navarrocollege.edu Location: 3200 West 7th Avenue, Corsicana, TX 75110 1 (800) 628-2776 1900 John Arden Drive, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (972) 923-6400 899 Mount Zion Road, Midlothian, TX 76065 (972) 775-7200 Services: Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language (ESL). Free of charge classes in the four-county areas of Navarro, Ellis, Freestone, and Limestone. Classes are open- entry, open-exit. Classes also including GED preparation, work-site literacy, ESL, and “refreshing memory” for college entry or job entry. Day and evening classes are available. Contact: Registrar’s office NICHOLAS P. SIMS LIBRARY (972) 937-2671 Location: 515 West Main, Waxahachie, TX 75165 http://www.simslib.org/ Services: Library cards are free to Waxahachie residents with current driver’s license or valid photo
ID or current utility bill. Residents outside of Waxahachie are charged $35.00 per year per household.
Hours: Closed Sunday & Monday 9:30 am – 8 pm Tuesday 9:30 am – 6 pm Wednesday to Friday 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Saturday NORTH ELLIS COUNTY OUTREACH (972) 617-7261 Location: 404 South State Highway 342, Red Oak, TX 75154 http://www.necoutreach.org/ Services: Provides assistance with food, clothes, medication, rent, utilities and referrals to other agencies for residents of Red Oak, Ferris, Ovilla, Oak Leaf, Glen Heights. It also includes
Red Oak and Ferris school districts Hours: 9 am – 2:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday Thrift Store: 9 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday and Friday 9 am – 2:30 pm Saturday
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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 Location: 300 West 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701 Child Support 1 (800) 252-8014 Services: The Attorney General enforces state consumer protection laws; collects court ordered child support; and administers the Crime Victims Compensation Fund. Serves Ellis County. PLANNED PARENTHOOD - CEDAR HILL HEALTH CENTER (972) 709-0081 https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/texas/cedar-hill/75104/cedar-hill-health-center-2160-91620
Location: 140 W FM 1382, Suite 160, Cedar Hill, TX 75104 Services: Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable
health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care. Most birth control, annual exams, HIV testing, and STD testing will be covered for free, with no copay.
PREVENT BLINDNESS TEXAS (214) 528-5521 Location: 3610 Fairmont, Dallas, TX 75219-4710 https://texas.preventblindness.org/ Services: Free vision screening for ages 6 month-adults, public and professional education,
publications, videos, and advisory service available on request. Free eye exams, including glasses for children. Available for those who qualify financially.
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday Fee: None PROMISE HOUSE (214) 941-8578 Location: 224 West Page, Dallas, TX 75208 https://promisehouse.org/ 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.
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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.
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 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday SALVATION ARMY OF ELLIS COUNTY (972) 937-7727 https://www.salvationarmydfw.org/p/locations/elliscounty Location: 620 Farley Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Services: Ellis County. Clothing, food, utilities, school supplies. English and Spanish. Hours: Food Pantry Rent & Utilities Assistance Monday to Friday Monday to Thursday 9 am to 11:30 am 9 am to 11:30 am 1 pm to 3:30 pm 1 pm to 3:30 pm Fee: None SAMHSA 24 Hours 1 (800) 662-4357 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH 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 OFFICE 1 (800) 772-1213 Location: 100 Dean Box Drive, Waxahachie, TX 75165 1 (866) 563-1912 Services: Disability, retirement, survivors’ benefits. (Frequently busy; keep calling) Hours: 9 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday SOUL’S HARBOR THRIFT STORE http://www.soulsharbordallas.org/ Locations: 215 East Madison Street 205 West Brown Street Waxahachie, TX 75165 Ennis, TX 75119 (972) 937-9189 (972) 875-7972 Hours: 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Saturday
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SPECIAL EDUCATION/DISABILITY https://tea.texas.gov/Academics/Special_Student_Populations/Special_Education/Special_Education/
Texas Project First Parent Information Line – Toll Free 1 (855) 773-3839 http://www.texasprojectfirst.org/node/35 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. Locations: Ennis ISD/Special Education Waxahachie ISD/Special Education
PO Box 1420, 303 West Knox PO Drawer W, 614 North Getzendaner Ennis, TX 75120 Waxahachie, TX 75168 (972) 872-7040 (972) 923-4638
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (THROUGH ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH) (972) 938-1953 Location: 512 East Marvin, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Services: Red Oak, Midlothian and Waxahachie. Present ID and Social Security. Food, clothing,
utilities and rent. English and Spanish. Hours: 9:30 am – 10:30 am Thursday for application only SUICIDE AND CRISIS CENTER OF NORTH TEXAS Hotline (214) 828-1000 https://www.sccenter.org/ Services: Provides 24-hour phone crisis intervention and counseling for people who feel they have no option but death. Trained personnel are available to help during a difficult time. Fee: None 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 BAPTIST HOME FOR CHILDREN (972) 937-1321 Location: 629 Farley Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 http://www.tbhc.org/ Services: Provides a home for mothers with no place to go and assists them in becoming self-supporting. Birth mothers, who are considering adoption, need understanding and
guidance in the proper care for herself and her unborn child. These resources are provided through the services of Texas Baptist Home for Children.
Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday – Thursday; 8 am – 4:30 pm Friday Fee: None TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/ Local office: 208 YMCA Drive, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (972) 937-0892 2707 North Kaufman, Ennis, TX 75119 (972) 875-6571 Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday Services: Provides 24-hour phone line for 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 & 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, regulatory services and Texas 1033. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1 (800) 558-9368 http://www.txdot.gov/ Locations: Collin County Ellis County Area Engineers Office 124 FM 876 2205 South State Hwy 5 Waxahachie, TX 75167 McKinney, TX 75069 (972) 938-2960 (972) 542-2345
Grayson County Kaufman/Rockwall Counties 3904 U.S 5 South 2750 South Washington Sherman, TX 75090 Kaufman, TX 75142 (903) 892-6529 (972) 962-3617 Services: Provides services on transportation, safety, small business opportunities, and
government regulations. Hours: Vary TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT (BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED) https://hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/blind-visually-impaired 1 (877) 787-8999 Services: Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) works with people who are blind and visually
impaired to help them reach their independence goals. TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BENEFITS http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/ Locations: Ennis Waxahachie 2707 North Kaufman Street 121 Westgate Drive Ennis, TX 75119 Waxahachie, TX 75165 (972) 875-6571 (972) 937-8216 Services: Waxahachie, Midlothian, Ennis. Food stamps, TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy
Families), Medicaid. English and Spanish Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday Fee: None TEXAS POISON CENTER NETWORK 1 (800) 222-1222 https://www.poisoncontrol.org/home/ Services: Provides 24-hour poison information & recommends treatment for poison exposure.
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TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL http://www.tsrhc.org/ 1 (800) 421-1121 FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (214) 559-5000 Location: 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 75219 (214) 559-7573 Services: Provides treatment for orthopedic & related neurological disabilities. Languages: Bilingual (English/Spanish) and American Sign Language Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday Fee: No charge for services and no financial eligibility requirement. THE FAMILY PLACE 24 Hour Hotline (214) 941-1991 http://www.familyplace.org/home General Information (214) 559-2170 Services: Provides emergency shelter, counseling, legal support and emergency relief services for
women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Other programs include: Incest Recovery, Youth Education Prevention Services (YEPS), Battering Intervention Treatment Program, and Resale Shop. All services available in Spanish.
THE SALVATION ARMY WAXAHACHIE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (972) 937-7727 http://www.salvationarmydfw.org/p/Services/350 Location: 620 Farley Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Services: Recreation activities; after school program tutoring, computer class, drug/alcohol prevention. Serves children and youth ages 5-14. Hours: Pick up from school Summer Hours 2 pm – 6 pm 7 am – 6 pm Registration: $35.00 Registration: $35.00 $40 per week per child $60 per week per child 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. WAXAHACHIE CARE SERVICES (972) 923-2273 Location: 1208 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Services: Assistance with food, rent and utilities when available Hours: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12 pm - 4:30 pm Tuesday WAXAHACHIE WORKFORCE CENTER (972) 937-8114 https://dfwjobs.com/workforce-centers/waxahachie-workforce-center https://www.dfwjobs.com/ Location: 1712 West Highway 287 Business, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Hours: 8 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday Services: Provides access to employment information, unemployment insurance benefits, welfare
to work classes, resume writing and life skills classes. Spanish available. WIC OFFICES http://www.wicprograms.org/co/tx-ellis Locations: 2604 North Kaufman Street, Suite C 110 Amanda Lane Ennis, TX 75119-7922 Waxahachie, TX 75165 (972) 875-0285 (972) 937-4777 Services: Nutritional education, breast-feeding information, vouchers for food and infant formula.
Also, immunizations program provided. Please call first. Fee: WIC – no charge. Immunization fees vary.
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YMCA (YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION) (972) 938-9826 http://www.ymcadallas.org/locations/waxahachie/ Location: 100 YMCA Drive, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Services: Childcare for both preschoolers and school aged children is offered at YMCA facilities
or elementary sites. Licensed safe environment staffed by professionals. Also, Parent’s Day Out program for infants and toddlers. Offers after-school program for 5 years and up.
Hours: After school program dismissal is 6:30 pm