PLEASE NOTE: We cannot call you when your phone is blocked. When one of our workers asks you to remove the block, you must: Get dial tone and dial *87—then we can call you from our homes. When all business is finished between us, and you don’t need us to call you back, you can replace the block by dialing *77.
ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH
ST. VINCENT de PAUL HOTLINE—972-278-4815
CITY OF DALLAS HELP LINE: DIAL 211
SVdP CLIENT REFERENCE GUIDE TO SERVICES
(Assistance in Becoming Self-sufficient)
A
AGAPE CLINIC (4105 Junius @ Haskell in E. Dallas)------214-824-2533
ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING------214-351-0798
AL-ANON & ALATEEN------214-363-0461
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS------972-239-4599
AMERICAN RED CROSS—DALLAS CHAPTER------214-678-4800
AUSTIN STREET SHELTER------214-428-4242
ABUSE ISSUES
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES------1-800-252-5400
CHILDHELP------1-800-4-A-CHILD
(1-800-422-4453)
FAMILY OUTREACH OF EAST DALLAS------214-321-6292
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE---
NATIONAL TEEN DATING ABUSE HELPLINE—
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES------1-800-252-5400
AT&T WiFi ______
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS (Child Support Division)------972-339-3100
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS—CHILD SUPPORT HOTLINE------1-800-252-8014
B
BATHING FACILITIES (SHOWERS)
CITY OF DALLAS DAY RESOURCE CENTER------214-670-3043
UNION GOSPEL CENTER OF HOPE (for women w/children)------214-638-2988
BATHING FOR MEN
THE BUNK HOUSE------214-651-0202
CITY OF DALLAS DAY RESOURCE CENTER------214-670-3043
UNION GOSPEL SHELTER (for up to 200 men)------214-637-6117
BETHLEHEM FOUNDATION------214-371-3407
BIG HEART MINISTRIES------214-275-0811
BIRTH CERTIFICATE VOUCHERS
CITY OF DALLAS DAY RESOURCE CENTER------214-670-3043
STEWPOT------214-746-2785 ext 243
BUCKNER FAMILY SERVICES (Crisis Relief)------214-367-8080
BUS PASSES FOR WORK
CITY OF DALLAS DAY RESOURCE CENTER------214-670-3043
DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER (DCCAC)------214-827-6585
STEWPOT------214-746-2785
C
CATHOLIC CHARITIES------214-520-6590
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES------1-800-252-5400
CHILD SUPPORT (How to apply and locate area offices)------972-339-3100
CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION (Attorney General of Texas)------817-622-4050
(Collects and disburses child support and assists in enforcing collections)
CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION HOTLINE------1-800-252-8014
CHILD AND ADULT ABUSE (Attorney General Hotline)------1-800-252-8014
See also National Domestic Violence and Abuse Hotline------1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
CITY OF DALLAS DAY RESOURCE CENTER (FOR HOMELESS)------214-670-3043
CITY OF DALLAS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (FOR HOMELESS)------214-671-1291
CLOTHING
BIG HEART MINISTRIES------214-275-0811
DCCAC------214-827-6585
DALLAS LIFE FOUNDATION (SHELTER)------214-421-1380
FIRST UNITED METHODIST------214-220-2727
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE (GARLAND)------972-272-1010
LADIES OF CHARITY (Thrift Store--affordable prices)------214-821-5775
SVdP THRIFT STORE- PLANO------214-373-7837
SVdP THRIFT STORE- DALLAS------214-373-7837
PACESETTER------214-651-0202
WHITE ROCK CENTER OF HOPE (Also helps with food)------214-324-8996
COUNSELING INSTITUTE OF TEXAS (Diagnostic and evaluation)------972-494-0160
COUNSELING AND REFERRAL (Support Groups)------214-379-HELP
D
DADS (TX. Dept. of Aging & Disability)------888-337-6377
DALLAS LIFE FOUNDATION------214-421-1380
Emergency shelter for homeless men, women, children. Hot meals and employment opportunities.
Call for more info. To get there by bus, take the Ferguson/Gus Thomasson Bus #19 to Elam/Griffin;
Go South on Griffin over the freeway (several blocks) to 1100 Cadiz St.
DALLAS COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES------214-819-2000
DALLAS HOUSING AUTHORITY (Section 8)------214-951-8330
DALLAS SERVICES (Vision Clinic & Counseling/Therapy Services)------214-828-9900
DALLAS TENANT ASSOCIATION (Housing Crisis Center-Dallas City Limits only)------214-828-4244
DART------214-979-1111
DAY LABOR FOR MEN & WOMEN (Pacesetter/Bunkhouse)------214-651-0202
LABOR READY TEMPORARY LABOR ------972-289-2225
(112 Gross Rd., Suite A Mesquite, TX 75149)
SALVATION ARMY------214-424-7000 & 7100
DENTAL CLINICS
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY------214-828-8100
CENTRAL DALLAS MINISTRIES (COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES)------214-821-8644 ext 100
DALLAS COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY------972-386-5641
H.I.S. BRIDGEBUILDERS------214-421-2967
KIWANIS CHILDREN’S ORAL HEALTH CENTER------214-827-1724
($25 for children 4-18 with a school referral if no CHIP or Medicaid)
MISSION EAST DALLAS------972-682-8917
M.L.K. FAMILY CLINIC (Interviews M-W-F)------214-670-8416
STEWPOT------214-746-2785
DISCIPLES OF TRINITY (DOT’S CLOSET) 5812 LIVE OAK, DALLAS TX ------214-826-4099, -4091
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS/COUNSELING
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NATIONAL HOTLINE (24 HOURS)------1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
BRIGHTER TOMORROW (Domestic & Sexual Viocence—24 hours)------972-262-8383
FAMILY PLACE ( 24 HOUR HOTLINE)------214-941-1991
GENESIS WOMEN’S SHELTER & OUTREACH------214-942-2998
MOSAIC FAMILY SERVICES------214-823-4434
NEW BEGINNING CENTER (24 hour crisis hotline)------972-276-0057
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE------1-800-252-5400
RAPE CRISIS CENTER/VICTIM INTERVENTION CENTER (Parkland)------214-590-0430
DOT’S CLOSET 5812 LIVE OAK, DALLAS TX 75214 ------214-826-4099
SUPPORT FOR TERMINALY ILL WITH CANCER, HIV
E
ELDER CARE (ASSISTANCE AND/OR REPORTING ABUSE OF ELDERLY & THE DISABLED)
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES------1-800-252-5400
TEXAS DEPT. of AGING & DISABILITY------1-888-337-6377
AREA AGENCY ON AGING------214-379-4636
SENIOR SOURCE (ask for Elder Care)------214-823-5700
ENERGY AID (TXU Electric, ATMOS GAS—Financial Hardships)
COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS------214-871-5065
DALLAS COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES------214-819-2000
DALLAS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE------214-819-1848
MARILLAC SOCIAL CENTER------214-638-4997
MLK COMMUNITY CENTER------214-670-8442
SALVATION ARMY------214-424-7000
WHITE ROCK CENTER OF HOPE------214-324-8996
E.S.L.—ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE
ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH------972-279-6155
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE (serves Garland, Sachse & Rowlett)------972-272-1010
EYECARE—Exam/glasses
H.I.S. BRIDGEBUILDERS (no income qualifications)------214-377-1551
DALLAS SERVICES (Vision Clinic—low cost exam & glasses)------214-828-9900
4242 Office Pkwy (East of 75, just off Haskell)
EVICTION NOTICE
WHITE ROCK CENTER OF HOPE------214-324-8996
F
FOOD STAMPS APPLICATION (REGION 3 TX DEPT. HHS)------972-337-6100
FOOD
ANGELFOOD MINISTRIES—order and purchase food at deep discount, good for people on tight budgets (Bethel Baptist Church of White Rock)------214-328-8571
WILKINSON CENTER FOOD PANTRY (3312 N. Buckner Ste. 302)------214-821-6380
WHITE ROCK CENTER OF HOPE------214-324-8996
G
GED PREPARATION CLASSES (Mesquite ISD thru DISD)------972-749-2525
Classes provided at Poteet High School in Mesquite
Adult Basic Education, ESL and GED
GED TESTING IN SPANISH (through DISD)------972-749-2771 or 972-749-2772
GED TEST CENTER in MESQUITE------972-882-7454
2704 Motley, Mesquite, TX 75149
GED PROGRAMS (see H.I.S. Bridgebuilders)
H
HEALTHCARE
AGAPE CLINIC (4105 Junius @ Haskell in E. Dallas)------214-824-2533
M.L.K. CLINIC (FOR APPOINTMENTS-CALL M-W-F @ 9 A.M.)------214-670-8416
(SENIORS MAY ALSO CALL ON TUESDAYS @ 9 A.M.)
MISSION EAST DALLAS------972-682-8917
EAST DALLAS HEALTH CENTER (3320 Live Oak)------214-266-1000
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DALLAS COUNTY)------214-819-2000
H.I.S. BRIDGEBUILDERS (GED, Dental, Eyecare, Education)------214-421-2967
HOSPITALS:
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (DOWNTOWN)------214-820-0111
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER @ GARLAND------972-487-5000
DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL – PARKLAND------214-590-8000
DALLAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (formerly MESQUITE)------214-320-7000
DALLAS CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER------214-456-7000
DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL------214-324-6100
METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER------214-947-8181
PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL------214-345-6789
ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (UT SOUTHWESTERN)------214-648-6264
TERRELL STATE HOSPITAL------972-524-6452
TIMBERLAWN MENTAL HOSPITAL------214-381-7181
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES
WHITE ROCK CENTER OF HOPE------214-324-8996
HOUSING
AFFORDABLE-- THE VINEYARDS------214-319-5600
HOUSING CRISIS CENTER------214-828-4244
INTERFAITH HOUSING COALITION (Transitional for families ONLY------214-827-7220
No pregnant moms or babies younger than 6 weeks)
Phone intake times: M-F 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
SECTION 8 – DALLAS HOUSING AUTHORITY------214-951-8300
HOUSING FOR DISABLED (Transitional or Permanent—for those unable to work
And who cannot live independently)
DALLAS COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (Welfare Division)------214-819-1800
TRINITY WORKS------214-653-1711
I
IMMIGRATION ISSUES
CATHOLIC CHARITIES------214-634-7182
HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIVE------214-273-4337
IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION SERVICE (INS)------1-800-375-5283
INS FORM LINE------1-800-870-3676
IMMUNIZATIONS
CITY OF GARLAND HEALTH DEPARTMENT (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)------972-205-3370
DALLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT------214-819-2071
EAST DALLAS HEALTH CENTER (3320 Live Oak)------214-266-1000
J
AUTO REPAIR
JESSE’SAUTOMOTIVE------214-328-0995
L
LAUNDRY FACILITIES
CITY OF DALLAS DAY RESOURCE CENTER------214-670-3043
UNION GOSPEL MISSION------214-637-6117
LEGAL HELP
ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE/ CHILD SUPPORT------214-761-0029
LAWYERS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE------214-748-1234
DALLAS COUNTY DA’s OFFICE (Protective Orders)------214-653-3528
DALLAS TENANTS ASSOCIATION (HOUSING CRISIS CENTER)------214-828-4244
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE (DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION)------214-220-7444
LEGAL AID OF NORTHWEST TEXAS (CENTRAL LINE)------1-888-529-5277
LEGAL AID OF N. TEXAS 1515 Main St. ------214-748-1234
LIFELINE/LINK-UP (low-cost basic phone service)------866-454-8387
M
MAKE A WAY------972-512-4405
MEALS ON WHEELS (VNA)------214-689-2639
MEDICAID CLIENT HOTLINE------1-800-252-8263
MEDICARE HOTLINE (SOCIAL SECURITY)------1-800-772-1213
MEDICARE (DIRECT LINE—PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM, PART D)------1-800-MEDICARE or
1-800-633-4227
MENTAL HEALTH/MENTAL RETARDATION (MHMR)------214-330-4777
MESQUITE SOCIAL SERVICES
(food pantry, financial assistance, referrals M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)------972-285-3000
METHODISM BREAD BASKET------214-887-392
MISSION EAST DALLAS CLINIC (Medical & Dental—located at Shiloh Rd. @ Oates------972-682-8917
N
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE---
NATIONAL TEEN DATING ABUSE HELPLINE—
NURSING HOME COMPARISON INFORMATION------
O
OPERATION RELIEF CENTER (ORC) for residents in City of Dallas------214-421-5363
P
PHONE SERVICE (low-cost basic service—LIFELINE)------866-454-8387
POISON CENTER (Texas Poison Control)------1-800-222-1222
PRESCRIPTIONS – Can be free from some manufacturers if one falls below the poverty
Line. ASK YOUR DOCTOR.
PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE------1-888-477-2669
(free or discounted prescriptions for uninsured or low-incomes:
PRO-LIFE RESOURCES – PROJECT GABRIEL------972-BABY- 972-222-9383
R
RAPE CRISIS CENTER – VICTIM INTERVENTION CENTER (24 HOUR HOTLINE)------214-590-0430
(FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN & MEN)
S
SALVATION ARMY (DALLAS—FOR AID)------214-424-7000
SALVATION ARMY (STRANDED MOTORISTS)------214-424-7000
SALVATION ARMY (PLEASANT GROVE)------214-398-6619
SHARING LIFE MINISTRIES ------972-285-5819
3544 Emporium Circle, Mesquite TX, Lakepoint Church behind Target
SHELTERS FOR HOMELESS
THE BRIDGE------214-670-1100
SALVATION ARMY (Emergency Lodging)------214-424-7000
BRIGHTER TOMORROWS------24 Hr Hotline: 972-262- 8383
DALLAS LIFE FOUNDATION------214-421-1380
STEWPOT------214-746-2785 ext 243
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL—DALLAS COUNCIL------214-520-0650
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL “HOTLINES” (at area Catholic Churches)
DIVINE MERCY (MESQUITE)------972-289-7400
GOOD SHEPHARD (GARLAND)------972-276-8587
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE (ROCKWALL)------972-772-8875
ST. AUGUSTINE (PLEASANT GROVE)------214-398-7748
ST. BERNARD (CASA LINDA AREA)------469-759-3783
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL (GARLAND)------214-373-2339
ST. PATRICK (LAKE HIGHLANDS)------214-221-8882
ST. PHILLIPS (PLEASANT GROVE)------972-480-5889
ST. PIUS X (CASA VIEW & N.MESQUITE)------972-2784815
SECTION 8 HOUSING (DALLAS HOUSING AUTHORITY)------214-951-8300
SENIOR SOURCE------214-823-5700
ST. PIUS X HOTLINE (Speak slowly and repeat name and phone # twice)------972-278-4815
T
TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)------DIAL 211
TANF * For One Time assistance ______1-877-541-7905
TENANT GRIEVANCES (DALLAS TENANTS ASSOC. HOUSING CRISIS CENTER)------214-828-4244
TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION (Dallas-3402 N. Bucker Blvd)------972- 288-2703
(Mesquite-2110 N. Galloway)------972- 329-1948
TRANSPORTATION for Medical Services ------877-633-8747
For people covered by Medicaid who have no other means of transportation—have
Your Medicaid number, SS # and doctor info available before you call.
TXU ENERGY (24 hour customer service)------972-791-2888 or
1-800-242-9113
U
URBAN LEAGUE (Pleasant Grove-wide range of programs)------214-416-1765
UTILITIES – contact your service provider to ask about the following programs:
DEFERRED BILLING PLAN: you may qualify depending on your past payment history and credit rating. You may be able to pay only a portion of your bill (30-50%) and pay the remaining amount due in future
Months.
AVERAGE BILLING PLAN: If you are on a fixed income, you may want to request this plan so that you would pay the same amount each month to avoid sudden jumps in your bill.
LITE-UP TEXAS PROGRAM (Public Utilities Commission Discount Program)------1-888-782-8477 or
1-866-454-8387
DALLAS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE------214-819-1848
(for elderly, handicapped, and families with pre-school children)
THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES HELP WITH ELECTRIC & GAS BILL ASSISTANCE; YOU MUST CALL THEM
FOR AN APPOINTMENT AND BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE THE DOCUMENTS THEY ASK FOR;
COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS------DIAL 211
DALLAS COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES------214-819-2000
DALLAS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE------214-819-1848
LADIES OF CHARITY (need referral from churches)------214-821-5775
MARILLAC CENTER (2843 Lapsley, Dallas 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)------214-638-4997
MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER------214-670-8442
METHODISM BREAD BASKET------214-887-3926
SALVATION ARMY------214-424-7000
STEWPOT------214-746-7285
URBAN LEAGUE------214-915-4600
WHITE ROCK CENTER OF HOPE------214-324-8996
V
VSSI, LLC STAFFING SERVICES (TEMPORARY JOBS)------972-866-8887
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS------214-689-0000
VIOLENCE – NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE------1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
W
WESLEY-RANKIN COMMUNITY CENTER------214-742-6674
WESLEY INN (Promise House—emergency shelter for youths that may be runaways, ------214-941-8578
Homeless, pregnant or parents with children)
WHITE ROCK CENTER OF HOPE (10021-A Garland Rd.)------214-324-8996
Serves zip codes: 75228, 75218, 75238, 75214, 75223
M-F 9am-2pm; 1st & 3rd Sat: 9am-Noon; 2nd & 3rd Thurs: 6:30 pm-8:30pm
RESALE SHOP OPEN M-Th 10am-8pm Fri-Sat 10am-4pm------214-324-2020
WIC PROGRAM – DALLAS (General info and clinic locations)------214-670-7200
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