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This list has been compiled for your information. However, GPISD does not endorse any one individual or agency over another. You may want to contact your insurance company as your primary source for referral listings.
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If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, you may also go to the hospital near you for assistance.
Mental Health 24-Hour Hotlines Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas – 24/hr Crisis Line: 214-828-1000 or Transicare (MCOT: Mobile Crisis Outreach Team): 1-866-260-8000 / 214-342-5800
Community Resources
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Evaluaciones de Consejería y la Salud Mental
Esta lista se provee solamente para informar. GPISD no recomienda de preferencia ninguna agencia o individuo. Su compañía de seguro puede recomendar otros recursos preferidos como fuentes primarias.
Para servicio comunitario gratuito y confidencial de informes y referidos comuníquese con United Way 1st Call for Help marcando 211 (disponible las 24 horas)
Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas – Línea de Crisis de 24 Horas: 214-828-1000, Transicare 866-260-8000
Si usted esta eperimentando una emergencia de salud mental, también puede ir al hospital mas cercano para asistencia.
Agencias Comunitarias de Consejería (Véase el Código para Indicadores de Especialidades)
Nombre de la Agencia
Dirección
Ciudad
Número Telefónico
Sitio Web
Informes sobre Pagos
Edad
Servicio Brindado
Servicios Bilingües
Positive Influences
2307 Oak Lane
Grand Prairie
469-227-7847
P
3+
# $ %
Children First Counseling Center
202 College St.
Grand Prairie
972-264-0604
Childrenfirstinc.org
S P
3 +
# $ %
Sí
Dallas MetroCare
832 S. Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie
214-330-2488
S M
Edad escolar
# $ &
Sí
Child and Family Guidance Center
8915 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas
214-351-3490
www.childrenandfamilies.info
Edad escolar
$ & %
Rapha Christian Counseling
3021 Gateway Dr.
Irving
972-257-0449
http://www.rapha.info
P M
Edad escolar
$
No
Dial Care
GPISD
Grand Prairie
844-249-4094
gpisd.org/dialcare
Gratituito
11+
# * $
Sí
RUD Counseling and Psychotherapy
3015 Medlin Dr.
Arlington
817-466-4450
www.hope2heal.org
S M
5+
#$*
Sí
The Parenting Center
2928 W 5th St.
Fort Worth
817-665-4357
http://theparentingcenter.org/
S P M
3+
# $ @
Sí
Momentous Institute
9705 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas
214-916-4000
S
0-14 y padres
# $ %
Sí
Dallas YAP Counseling Services
4225 Office Pkwy
Dallas
214-821-6505
yapinc.org
P M
4-17
# $ &
Sí
Los Barrios Unidos
405 Stadium Dr.
Grand Prairie
214-540-0300
www.losbarriosunidos.org
S M P
Recién nacido-anciano
Sí
Safe Haven
1010 N Center St
Arlington
817-535-6462
The Family Place
Dallas
214-443-7701
http://www.familyplace.org/
F
4+
#$ DV
Sí
The Promise House
Dallas
214-941-8578
www.promisehouse.org
F
8 a 24
$ DV
No
The WARM Place
Fort Worth
817-870-2272
F
3-25 y padres
Luto
No
Hospitales de Salud Mental (Opciones de evaluación y tratamiento)
Agency Name
Address
City
Phone
Payment
Information
Bilingual
Services
Hickory Trails Hospital
2000 N Old Hickory Trail
DeSoto
972-298-7323
P
Yes
Dallas Behavioral HealthCare Hospital*
800 Kirnwood Dr.
DeSoto
972-982-0897
M P
Yes
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington
7000 US Hwy 287
Arlington
817-662-6342
M P
Yes
Millwood Hospital*
1011 North Cooper Street
Arlington
817-261-3121
M P
Yes
Excel Center (partial hospitalization program)*
Arlington, FW, and Lewisville
817-335-6429
M (not Dallas County) P
Yes
Elevate Healthcare
1615 W. Abram St. Ste 106
Arlington
682-252-7669
M P
Yes
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
1935 Medical District, 5th Floor
Dallas
214-456-8899
M P
Yes
Springwood Hospital
2717 Tibbets Dr
Bedford
817-355-7700
P
Yes
Mesa Springs
5560 Mesa Springs Dr.
Fort Worth
817-952-5571
P
Yes
Texas Health: Arlington Memorial
800 W. Randol Mill Rd.
Arlington
682-236-6023
(24 Hr Crisis line)
P
Yes
Cooks Children’s Hospital
801 7th Ave.
Fort Worth
682-885-4000
M P
Yes
Transicare
Mobile Crisis Unit
Dallas
866-260-8000
F
yes
Tratamiento de Drogas (Véase también agencias indicadas con *)
Nombre de la Agencia
Dirección
Ciudad
Teléfono
Millwood Hospital
1011 North Cooper Street
Arlington
817-261-3121
Nexus (mujeres solamente)
8733 LaPrada
Dallas
214-321-0156
Phoenix House
2345 Reagan St.
Dallas
214-999-1044
Right Step
1414 Wheatland Ste.
Dallas
1-877-627-4389
Utilice esta clave para determinar cuáles recursos están disponibles en cada agencia.# = Terapia de Juego
* = Tratamiento para Abuso de Sustancias
P=Algunos seguros privados
$ = Consejería Individual
M = acepta Medicaid
& = Evaluación
% = Clases para Padres
S= Pagos de acuerdo con ingresos
DV = Servicios para Violencia Doméstica
F = Gratis si se cumplen requisitos -
Counseling and Mental Health Evaluations
This list has been compiled for your information. However, GPISD does not endorse any one individual or agency over another. You may want to contact your insurance company as your primary source for referral listings.
United Way 1st Call for Help (Free Confidential Community Information and Referral Service Available 24 Hours) Dial 211.
Mental Health 24 Hour Hotlines Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas – 24/hr Crisis Line: 214-828-1000 or Transicare 866-260-8000
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, you may also go to the hospital near you for assistance.
Community Counseling Agencies (See Code for indicators of specialties)
Agency Name
Address
City
Phone Number
Website
Payment Information
Age Served
Service Provided
Bilingual Services
Positive Influences
2307 Oak Lane
Grand Prairie
469-227-7847
P
3+
# $ %
Children’s First
202 College St.
Grand Prairie
972-264-0604
Childrenfirstinc.org
S P
3 +
# $ %
Yes
Dallas MetroCare
832 S. Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie
214-330-2488
S M
School aged
# $ &
yes
Child and Family Guidance Center
8915 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas
214-351-3490
School aged
$ & %
Rapha Christian Counseling
3021 Gateway Dr.
Irving
972-257-0449
http://www.rapha.info
P M
School aged
$
no
Dial Care
GPISD
Grand Prairie
844-249-4094
Gpisd.org/dialcare
S P M
11+
# * $
yes
RUD Counseling and Psychotherapy
3015 Medlin Dr.
Arlington
817-466-4450
S M
5+
#$*
yes
The Parenting Center
2928 W 5th St.
Fort Worth
817-665-4357
http://theparentingcenter.org/
S P M
3+
# $ @
yes
Momentous Institute
9705 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas
214-916-4000
S
0-14 & parents
# $ %
yes
Dallas YAP Counseling Services
4225 Office Pkwy
Dallas
214-821-6505
yapinc.org
P M
Ages 4-17
# $ &
Yes
Los Barrios Unidos
405 Stadium Dr.
Grand Prairie
214-540-0300
www.losbarriosunidos.org
S M P
newborn-elderly
Yes
Safe Haven
1010 N Center St
Arlington
817-535-6462
The Family Place
Dallas
214-443-7701
http://www.familyplace.org/
F
4+
#$ DV
yes
The Promise House
Dallas
214-941-8578
www.promisehouse.org
F
8 to 24
$ DV
no
The WARM Place
Fort Worth
817-870-2272
F
3-25 & Parents
Grief Support
no
Mental Health Hospitals (Offer evaluation, assessment, and treatment options)
Agency Name
Address
City
Phone
Payment
Information
Bilingual
Services
Hickory Trails Hospital
2000 N Old Hickory Trail
DeSoto
972-298-7323
P
Yes
Dallas Behavioral HealthCare Hospital*
800 Kirnwood Dr.
DeSoto
972-982-0897
M P
Yes
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington
7000 US Hwy 287
Arlington
817-662-6342
M P
Yes
Millwood Hospital*
1011 North Cooper Street
Arlington
817-261-3121
M P
Yes
Excel Center (partial hospitalization program)*
Arlington, FW, and Lewisville
817-335-6429
M (not Dallas County) P
Yes
Elevate Healthcare
1615 W. Abram St. Ste 106
Arlington
682-252-7669
M P
Yes
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
1935 Medical District, 5th Floor
Dallas
214-456-8899
M P
Yes
Springwood Hospital
2717 Tibbets Dr
Bedford
817-355-7700
P
Yes
Mesa Springs
5560 Mesa Springs Dr.
Fort Worth
817-952-5571
P
Yes
Texas Health: Arlington Memorial
800 W. Randol Mill Rd.
Arlington
682-236-6023
(24 Hr Crisis line)
P
Yes
Cooks Children’s Hospital
801 7th Ave.
Fort Worth
682-885-4000
M P
Yes
Transicare
Mobile Crisis Unit
Dallas
866-260-8000
F
yes
Drug Treatment Facilities (as well as above facilities with *)
Agency Name
Address
City
Phone
Millwood Hospital
1011 North Cooper Street
Arlington
817-261-3121
Texas Health: Arlington Memorial
800 W. Randol Mill Rd.
Arlington
682-236-6023
Nexus (females only)
8733 LaPrada
Dallas
214-321-0156
Phoenix House
2345 Reagan St.
Dallas
214-999-1044
Right Step
1414 Wheatland Ste.
Dallas
1-877-627-4389
Utilize this key to determine which resources are available at each agency.# = Play Therapy
* = Substance Abuse Treatment
P= Some private insurance accepted
$ = Individual Counseling
& = Evaluation/Assessment
M = accepts Medicaid
& = Evaluation/Assessment
% = Parenting Classes
S= Sliding Scale
DV= Services for Domestic Violence
F = Free if meets grant requirements -
District Assistance
GPISD Social Work Hub
- 650 Stonewall Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- (972) 522-7070
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00
- Provides resources such as food pantry and clothes closet
GPISD Family Service Center
- 2341 N Belt Line Rd. Grad Prairie, TX 75050
- (972) 623-9000
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00-4:30; Friday 8:00-4:00
- Provides resources such as financial assistance, job searches, and referrals to various organizations
LifeLine for Families (located inside the GPISD Family Service Center)
- 2341 N Belt Line Rd. Grand Prairie, TX 75050
- (972) 237-5545
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30
- Provides rental assistance
Kids' Inc.
- 650 Stonewall Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- (972) 522-7070
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00
- Provides clothing and uniform assistance. Parents can call to see if they qualify and schedule an appointment.
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Childcare
Beyond the Bell After School Program
- 972-237-5512
- 2602 S. Beltline Rd. Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- www.gpisd.org/beyondthebell
Boys & Girls Club
- 972-623-1698
- 1000 Enterprise Dr. Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Mentoring program for children up to age 18.
- http://bgcdallas.org/
Childcare Group
- 214-630-7911 or 214-630-5949
- Financial assistance for childcare (CCMS)
- 1420 W. Mockingbird Ln, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75247
- www.childcaregroup.org
Girls Inc.
- 817-468-0306
- 2820 Matlock Rd. Arlington, TX 76015
- http://girlsinctarrant.org/
YMCA
- 972-642-9632
- 4556 S Carrier Pkwy Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- http://www.ymcadallas.org/locations/grand_prairie/
After School Childcare at Recreation Centers:
Charley Taylor Recreation Center
Dalworth Recreation Center
- 2012 Spikes St · (972) 237-4760
Tony Shotwell Life Center
- 2750 Graham St · In Bowles Park · (972) 237-7529
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Clothing
GPISD Social Work HUB
- 972-522-7070
- 650 Stonewall Dr. LBJ Campus
- Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- Available to GPISD students only: Clothing, coats, shoes, school supplies, backpacks,
- Emergency food and more. Call for appointment.
Grand Prairie Food & Clothing Co-op
- 972-264-8540
- 118 N.E. 4th St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050
- Food, clothing, limited crisis funds as available
- Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., except for bank holidays
Kids In Need of Clothes (INC)
- 972-522-7070
- 650 Stonewall Dr. Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- Provides shoes/uniforms for GPISD school children. Call for appointment.
- http://kidsincgp.org/
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Counseling Services
Al Anon
- 1-800-477-6291
- Grand Prairie Town Square (Saturday,1:30pm 972-660-5278
- Irving 972-550-8601
- www.al-anon.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
- 24-hour Hotline # 972-206-0711
- Grand Prairie, TX 972-660-5278
- www.aa.org
Children and Family Guidance Center
- 214-351-3490
- 8915 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75235
- Outpatient therapy for children and families who have mental health needs. Individual therapy, life skills training, case management, etc.
- www.childrenandfamilies.org
- *Call for appointments*
Children First Counseling Center
- 972-264-0604
- 621 N.W. 6th, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
- Counseling for abused children; Counseling for individuals, families, couples, or children. Groups, including group for perpetrators of family violence. Play therapy, sand tray therapy. Takes Medicare, insurance, private pay, sliding scale offered for families in need.
- www.childrenfirstinc.org
- *Call for appointments*
Community Services Center at the University of Texas at Arlington
- 817-272-2165
- 211 S. Cooper St., Ste B in Arlington, TX 76010
- Provides individual and family therapy.
Metrocare
- General phone # 877-283-2121
- https://www.metrocareservices.org
- https://www.metrocareservices.org/locations
Metrocare Services Child & Adolescent Center
- 214-331-0107
- 1353 N. Westmoreland Rd., Dallas, TX 75211
- Call for more information and clinic locations
Metrocare at Grand Prairie – Center and Pharmacy
- 214-330-2488
- Behavioral Health and Pharmacy Services
- 832 S. Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Adult mental health services. Child and adolescent mental health services.
Narcotics Anonymous
- 24-hour Hotline # 1-800-477-6291
- Dallas 972-699-9306
- Lone Star Region 1-888-629-6757
- http://www.fwana.org
Suicide and Crisis Center
- 1-866-672-5100
- Local 214-828-1000
- www.sccenter.org
Texas Abuse Hotline
- 24-hour Hotline # 1-800-252-5400
- https://txabusehotline.org/
Texas Runaway Hotline
- 24-hour Hotline # 1800-989-6884
- www.texasyouth.org/
UT Southwestern Medical Center
- 214-456-5900
- 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390
UNT Dallas Counseling Clinic
- 972-780-3649
- 300 Houston School Rd., Dallas, TX 75241
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County Information and Referral Service
Dallas County-Information and Referral Line : 211
Tarrant County- Information and Referral Line: 817-258-8100 (If calling from Dallas County)
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Dental/Medical/Vision
Dental
Baylor College of Dentistry
- 214-828-8441
- 3302 Gaston Ave. Dallas, TX 75246
- Offers dental assistance.
- Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment
- http://www.tambed.edu/
Dental Health for Arlington, Inc
- 817-277-1165
- 201 N. East St. Arlington, TX 76004
- www.dentalhealtharlington.org/
Medical
Dallas County Health and Human Services
- 214-819-2000
- 2377 N. Stemmons Dallas TX 75207
- Call for hours of clinics
- Medical (Child and Adult), Immunizations, Financial Assistance, Housing
- www.dallascounty.org
Dallas Metrocare
- 214-330-2488
- 832 S. Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Provides child, adolescent and adult mental health services including psychiatric evaluation, medication monitoring, and supportive counseling. www.metrocareservices.org
De Haro-Saldivar Health
- 214-266-0500
- 1400 N Westmoreland Rd, Dallas, TX 75211
- Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment
- Urgent care on Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. without appointment
Homeless Outreach Medical Services (HOMES) at Parkland
- 214-590-0153
- Mobile clinics are available at multiple locations on a weekly basis. Please call to find a location close to you. HOMES provides medical, dental and behavioral health services to children and adults who are homeless.
Grand Prairie Immunization Clinic
- 972-642-5962
- 1413 Densman St. Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Wednesdays Only
- Well child clinic, immunizations
Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic
- 214-654-8739 Ext 277 & 200
- 809 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, TX 75212
- http://losbarriosunidos.org/
Mission Arlington (Day Shelter)
- 817-277-6620
- 201 W. South St. Arlington, TX
- Offers dental assistance.
- Call for more information.
Parkland Health Center in Grand Prairie
- 214-266-3400
- 801 Conover Dr. Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Provide health care. Takes the Parkland Plus Health Plan.
- Call for more information.
Parkland Plus Health Plan
- 214-590-5210
- 5201 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX
- Health plan for uninsured individuals. Must apply for health plan at this location.
Pregnancy Resource Center
- 972-642-3877
- 2305 Oak Lane, Building 4B, Suite 101 Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Monday – Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- https://cpcgp.org/
Vision (Visit your school nurse)
Lion’s Club
- secretary@gphostlionsclub.com
- Eye glasses. Email us.
Prevent Blindness
- 214-528-5521
- 3610 Fairmont St. Dallas, TX 75219
- Eye glasses and Vision screening for adults and children.
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Disability Services
Disability Determination Services
- 1-800-772-1213
- Texas Health and Human Services makes disability determination decisions for this federal program.
Rehabilitation Services
- 1-888-388-6332
- Partner with the Texas Workforce Commission to advocate for Texans with disabilities in the vocational rehabilitation process.
Vocational Rehabilitation
- 817-436-4170
- The Vocational Rehabilitation Program helps people who have physical or mental disabilities prepare for, find or keep employment.
Independent Living Services and Centers
- 800-628-5115
- Independent Living Services and Centers currently provide assistance to help people with disabilities confront barriers and achieve lives of personal satisfaction and independence.
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services
- 877-787-8999
- Texas Health and Human Services currently provides timely and intensive rehabilitation is crucial for a person with a traumatic spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury to re-enter the community and live as independently as possible.
Blind and Visually Impaired Services
- 1-877-787-8999
- Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) works with people who are blind and visually impaired to help them reach their independence goals.
Blindness Education, Screening and Treatment
- 512-438-4370
- The Blindness Education, Screening and Treatment (BEST) Program serves qualified individuals with diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, detached retina, or eye disease determined to be an urgent medical necessity by an eye doctor/state medical consultant.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
- 512-407-3250
- The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Program provides information and services for those with hearing loss.
Early Childhood Intervention Services
- 1-877-787-8999
- Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS) assists families with children birth up to age 3, with developmental delays, disabilities or certain medical diagnoses that may impact development.
Metrocare Services
- 214-743-1200
- Toll free number 877-283-2121
- 1345 River Bend Dr., Ste 200, Dallas, TX 75247
Metrocare Services at Grand Prairie
- 214-330-2488
- 832 S. Carrier Pkwy., Grand Prairie, TX 75051
The ARC of Texas
- 512-454-6694
- 8001 Centre Park Drive, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78754
- The Arc of Texas promotes, protects, and advocates for the human rights and self-determination of Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Domestic Violence Resources
Safe Haven
- 817-535-6462
- https://www.safehaventc.org/
The Family Place
- 24-hour Hotline # 214-941-1991
- P.O. Box 7999 Dallas, TX 75209 Shelter and services for victims of family violence, incest, and child sexual abuse; individual and group counseling, transitional housing, support and advocacy; Includes groups for perpetrators of abuse. Community education, speakers bureau, thrift shop.
Genesis Women’s Shelter
- 24-hour Hotline # 214-946-2998
- Drawer G, Dallas, TX 75208
- Offer emergency shelter, food and clothing for battered women and their children. Counseling and Casework onsite; specialized referral resources for the Hispanic community. Also available for clients is transitional housing facility for women that complete the program.
Grand Prairie Police Victim Assistance
- 972-237-8796
- 1525 Arkansas Lane
- Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Mosaic Family Services
- 24-hour Hotline # 214-823-4434
- P.O. Box 720907, Dallas, TX 75372-0907
- Family violence services for refugee and immigrant women and children; transitional housing; legal services, substance abuse prevention and outpatient counseling; intervention and education services. Serves multilingual, multicultural, and/or medically indigent population. No charge.
National Domestic Violence
- Hotline # 1-800-799-7233 and 1-800-787-3255
- Create a Safety Plan www.thehotline.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline
- 1-800-656-4673
Protective Order Information: Dallas County District Attorney
- 214-653-3528
Protective Order Information: Tarrant County District Attorney
- 817-884-1623
Safe Haven
- 24-hour Hotline # 877-701-7233
- Offer emergency shelter for battered women and children. They are located in Tarrant County (Ft. Worth). Offer counseling transitional housing, support and advocacy, skill and self-esteem building.
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence 24-hour Crisis Hotline
- 214-590-0430
- Parkland Hospital
The Promise House 24-hour Crisis Hotline
- 866-941-8578
- Shelter and Services for children 21 and under only.
The Women’s Center of Tarrant County 24 hour Crisis Hotline
- 817-927-4039
- Offers services for all rape victims only.
Victim Intervention Program/ Rape Crisis (VIP)
- Office number 214-590-2926
- Parkland Hospital
Victims of DV: Families to Freedom (money to return home)
- 972-885-7020
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Educational Resources
Adult Basic Education ESOL
- 972-871-8285
- Computer literacy Spanish resources
- 500 N. O’Connor Rd, Suite B in Irving, TX
- http://irvingpovertyandhomeless.org/education
English classes through Region 11
- https://www.esc11.net/Page/9120 (free online).
Arlington Library
- (817) 459-6912 (GED, English and Citizenship classes) register online:
- https://arlingtonlibrary.org/arlington-reads
Grand Prairie Library
- 972-237-5700 (Spanish Classes, Citizenship classes)
- https://www.gptx.org/Departments/Library/Adults
GPISD Family & Community Engagement
- 972-522-7096
- Appointments can be set for ESL Classes for Spanish speaking clients that would like to learn English allowing the client better job opportunities. GED classes through Mt. View.
- https://www.gpisd.org/FamilyCommunityEngagement
Northwest Arlington ESL Center
- 817-261-8890
- English Second Language courses for Spanish speakers to learn English
- 1001 N Davis St in Arlington, TX
- www.northwestarlingtonesl.org
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Employment/Career
Attitude & Attire
- 214-630-1667
- World Trade Center, 2050 N. Stemmons, Suite 181 Dallas, TX
- Seminar to prepare women for going into the workplace; resume building, provides interview clothes, makeup, etc.
- https://www.attitudesandattire.org/
Department of Assistance & Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
- 972-949-2460
- 110 W. Randol Mill Rd, Suite 110, Arlington, TX
- Assists disabled individuals to enter or return to employment. Job/Career training.
- http://www.dars.state.tx.us/
Job Corps
- 214-824-3030
- 1140 Empirical Central #234 Dallas, TX
- Free educational and training for youth to learn a career.(must be at least 16 years of age)
- www.jobcorps.gov
Labor Ready
- 972-266-9443
- 834 Fort Worth St. Grand Prairie, TX
- Temporary day labor jobs, pays employee daily. Must apply at 11:00am Monday-Wednesday. Must have 2 forms of identification. Behavior survey conducted. Pays $7.25 an hour.
- www.laborready.com
Serving Touching & Re-crating Souls (STARS) Program
- 817-501-2411
- Dalworth Recreation Center, 2012 Spikes St., Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Assist individuals that have once been incarcerated to re-enter the workforce. Also assists with tax preparation, drug abuse counseling, GED, legal advice, etc.
Texas Employment
- Jobs and Programs for felons in Texas. Assistance to find housing, federal programs and employment opportunities. Offer a Federal Bonding Program and Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). www.xamire.com/felonyfriendly/texas/
TX Workforce Commission (TWC)
- 972-264-5881
- 801 S. State Hwy 161, Suite 500 (Bank of America Building) Grand Prairie, TX 75051. Open Monday – Friday 8AM-5PM. Assists with unemployment, work searches, resume building, and additional skills for employment. www.txworkforce.org
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
- Federal Funds for job or career training for unemployed or underemployed persons. Apply through TX Workforce Commission.
Job Search Websites:
- www.careerbuilder.com (Local Newspapers job postings)
- www.indeed.com
- www.snagajob.com
- www.linkedin.com (Professional Opportunities)
- www.simplyhired.com
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Food
Adventist Community Services
- 469-328-8361
- 4202 Vineyard Rd. Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- “Manna Market” Food Pantry – By appointment only
- “Home Sweet Home” - laundry supplies, bathroom supplies, cleaning and grooming products, for families recovering from homelessness. LifeLine caseworker referral required.
- Health screening – blood pressure, blood sugar, vision, body mass index
- www.grandprairiesda.org
First United Methodist Church
- 214-773-8388
- 122 N. Center Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
- “The Body of Christ Food Center” Pre-registration required. Call Sandy Trent for details.
- Meal distribution is the 2nd Saturday each month once approved.
Grand Prairie United Charities
- 972-262-2014
- 1417 Densman St. Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Food; PAN food program for seniors; water, gas, TXU energy assistance, motel shelter, rental when funds are available.
- 9:00am-1:00pm, Monday-Thursday www.gpuc.org
Grand Prairie Family Church
- 972-262-7192
- 1513 S. Beltline Rd. Grand Prairie, TX 75053
- Food pantry; must have a photo ID, proof of residency in Grand Prairie (utility bill or lease), and social security card or birth certificate for all in the household.
Grand Prairie Food & Clothing Co-op
- 972-264-8540
- 118 N.E. 4th St. Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Food, clothing, limited crisis funds as available. Each family is eligible three times a year for food and clothing and once a year for monetary assistance.
- Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and a different summer schedule
- www.gpfoodpantry.org
Immaculate Conception Church
- 972-262-5137
- 610 N.E. 17th St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050
- Food pantry. Must have photo identification and proof of residency in Grand Prairie. Serve zip codes 75050 and 75051. First and third Saturdays of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- http://www.icgrandprairie.org/
Oaks Food Pantry
- 972-263-2224
St. John Baptist Church/Hope Center
- 1822 W.E. Roberts
- 972-263-0434
- Picture ID and Birth Certificate required. Open till 2:30PM
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, St. Vincent de Paul
- 972-262-0552
- 2910 Corn Valley Rd. Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- Food pantry, medical, and utility assistance; no rental assistance. Serves zip codes; 75052, 75053, and 75054.
- http://www.stmichaelgptx.org
Texas Department of Health and Human Services
- 972-337-6100
- 801 S. State HWY 161 #300 (Bank of America Bldg.), Grand Prairie, TX 75050
- Food Stamps, TANF, Child Support
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Government Resources
Attorney General’s Child Support Division
- 972-339-3100
- 217 W. Main St. Suite 300
- Grand Prairie, TX 75050
- www.oag.state.tx.us
Birth Certificates – Dallas County
- 214-653-7099
- 509 Main St. 2nd Floor suite 200 (Records Building)
- Dallas TX 75202
- http://www.dallascounty.org/department/countyclerk.php
Birth Certificates – Tarrant County
- 817-884-1550
- 200 Taylor St., Fort Worth TX 76102
- https://access.tarrantcounty.com/en/county-clerk/vital-records.html
Child Care Group Dallas
- 214-630-7911
- 1420 W. Mockingbird Ln, Suite 300
- Dallas, TX 75247
- 214-630-5949 (Child Care Assistance)
- https://cca.childcaregroup.org
Child Care Management Services (CCMS)
- 817-831-0374
- Tarrant County
- 305 NE Loop 820 Tower 1, Suite 600
- Hurst, TX 76053
- https://tarrantcountyccms.org
Child Protective & Adult Protective Services
- 800-252-5400
- 1050 N. Westmoreland, Suite 200 Dallas, TX
- 24-hour service
- www.txabusehotline.org
Child Support Division of the Attorney General of Texas
- 1-800-252-8014
- https://texasattorneygeneral
Community Council of Greater Dallas
- 214-871-5065
Department of Assistance & Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
- 972-949-2460
- 110 W. Randol Mill Rd, Suite 110, Arlington, TX
- Assists disabled individuals to enter or return to employment. Job/Career training.
Driver Licenses and ID Cards
- 972-264-6598
- Texas Department of Public Safety
- 550 S. Carrier Pkwy. Suite 570
- Grand Prairie TX 75051
- http://www.txdps.state.tx.us
IRS Tax Transcript
Parents Special Education (TEA)
Social Security Administration
- 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778
- 2010 N. Hwy 360 Grand Prairie, TX 75050
- https://www.ssa.gov
Tarrant County Clerk Office Vital Records
- 817-548-3928
- 700 E. Abrams Street #101 Arlington, TX 76010
Texas Department of Health and Human Services (TDHS)
- 372-262-4888
- 801 W. Freeway, Suite 260, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Apply for food stamps, TANF/Child support, Medicaid
- www.hhsc.state.tx.us/
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
- 1-877-541-7925
- Information about Health and human services in your area - 211
- Medicaid Client Hotline 1-800-252-8263
- CHIP 1-877-543-7669
Texas Poison Center Network
- 1-800-222-1222
- Local 214-589-0915
- www.poisoncontrol.org/home/
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
- 972-264-5881
- 801 W. Freeway (Bank of America Building) Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- www.txworkforce.org
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Homeless Shelters
Arlington Life Shelter
- 817-548-9885
- 325 W. Division St. Arlington, TX 76011
- Men, women, and children can stay; singles and families. Must have a photo ID. 72-hour stay if unemployed and not looking for work. Other programs available. Call for more information.
- http://arlingtonlifeshelter.org/Home.aspx check-in 4PM
Austin Street Shelter
- 214-428-4242
- 2929 Hickory St. Dallas, TX 75226
- Emergency and temporary shelter for men, women, and children. Day program for women and children, rehab program, and medical and psychiatric services. Call for more information.
- Sunday-Saturday; 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Bridge
- 214-670-1101
- 1818 Corsicana St. Dallas, TX 75201
- The Bridge is at the center of community efforts to respond to adults experiencing homelessness in Dallas and provide the necessary resources for people to recover from homelessness – free of charge to our guests. Please call for more information on specific services.
- http://www.bridgenorthtexas.org/
Center of Hope
- 214-638-2988
- 4815 Cass St. Dallas, TX 75235
- Emergency shelter for women and children only. 90 day shelter.
City Square
- 214-823-8710
Dallas Life Foundation
- 214-421-1380
- 1100 Cadiz Dallas, TX 75215
- Emergency shelter for women, children, and men. Hot meals, counseling services, vocational counseling, and senior connections, etc.
- Check-in weekdays 4:00PM-8:30PM / Check-in Saturday-Sunday 3:00PM - 6:00PM.
Emily’s Place
- 972-424-7775
Family Crisis Center
- 817-441-2332
Family Gateway
- 214-823-4500
Hopes Door
- 972-422-7233
Mission Arlington (Day Shelter)
- 817-277-6620
- 201 W. South St. Arlington, TX.
- Offer dental assistance. Call for more information.
Salvation Army
- 214-637-8100
- 8787 N. Stemmons, #800 Dallas, TX 75247
- Shelter, emergency assistance for individuals and families. Social services, rehabilitation, family violence programs, room rental, community centers, substance abuse in and outpatient services, Stranded travelers, Christmas assistance; Call for more information.
- www.salvationarmydfw.org
Under 1 Roof
- 214-343-4000
Union Gospel Mission
- 214-637-6111
- 3211 Irving Blvd. Dallas, TX 75247
- Provides overnight shelter and food for men only.
- www.ugmdallas.org
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Housing
City of Dallas Home Repair
- 214-670-3644
Grand Prairie Housing and Neighborhood Services
- 972-237-8176
- 205 W. Church St., Grand Prairie TX 75050
- https://gphns.org
- https://gphns.org/housing-choice-voucher/
Housing Crisis Center
- 214-828-4244
- 4210 Junius St., Dallas, TX 75246
- www.hccdallas.org
NACA Program
- member services 425-602-6222
- Neighborhood Assistance Cooperation of America (NACA)
- NACA's mission is to provide affordable homeownership to low-to-moderate-income people and communities. Thus, access to NACA's Best in America Mortgage is limited to low-to-moderate income people ("Priority Members") and people purchasing in low-to-moderate income communities ("Priority Areas"). NACA's eligibility is based on the median family income for a Metropolitan Statistical Area ("MSA").
- https://www.naca.com/purchase/steps-to-homeownership/
Replacement Housing Program
- 214-653-7627
- Demolishes and replaces with new 1,000 square-foot home
Section 8 Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- 214-767-8300
- Bob W. Cook, Dallas Field Office Director
- A.Maceo Federal Office Building
- 525 Griffin St., Suite 860
- Dallas, TX 75202
- http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/rental_assistance
Weatherization Program
- 214-819-1909
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Immigration Services
Catholic Charities
- 214-520-6590
- 9461 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy. Ste 128, Dallas, TX 75243
- Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (except the last Saturday of the month). Each person receives a numbered ticket upon arrival, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
- Catholic Charities provides assistance with immigration legal services, refugee services, financial stability, food pantry, and disaster relief.
Proyecto Inmigrante ICS, Inc.
- Dallas Branch ($40.00 for initial visit)
- Non-governmental organization Irving, TX (888) 793-2182 ext. 3201
Proyecto Inmigrante ICS, Inc.
- $40.00 for initial visit
- Immigration & naturalization service Ft Worth TX (888) 793-2182 ext 201
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Legal Resources
Lawyer Referral Service, Dallas Bar Association
- 214-220-7444
- 2101 Ross Ave. Dallas, TX 75201
- Referral to attorney experienced in type of counsel needed. Fee of $20 for 30-minute consultation. Call for more information.
Legal Aid of North West Texas
- 1-888-529-5277
Legal Aid Line
- 214-744-5277
- Apply for free legal help on general civil matters by phone on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Legal Services of North Texas, Inc.
- 214-748-1234
- 1515 Main St. Dallas, TX 75201
- Free legal assistance for qualifying individuals. Priority problem areas; housing, family law, consumer issues, civil rights, community economic development, education, public benefits, and employment. No traffic tickets or criminal matters.
One Safe Place Family Justice Center
- 817-916-4323
- 1100 Hemphill St. Fort Worth, TX 76104
- A family justice center is the bringing together of a multi-agency network, under one roof, dedicated to providing coordinated services to victims of domestic violence and their children.
- www.onesafeplace.org
Tenants Legal Clinic
- 4210 Junius St., Dallas TX 75246. Free legal representation on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday 5PM
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Mental Health Services
Call 911 when there is an immediate threat to someone’s life or when harm to self or others has occurred, such as overdose, possession of a weapon, etc. Tell the operator that this is a mental health emergency. This is recommended so individual can be taken to Parkland for assistance.
Adapt Community Solutions-24hr. Crisis line and Mobile Crisis Services
- 1-866-260-8000
- 2600 N. Stemmons Dallas, TX - Serves Grand Prairie
Dallas County Jail Psychiatry
- 214-761-9025
Dallas County Mental Health Court
- 214-653-7485
Green Oaks Hospital
- 972-991-9504
- 7808 Clodus Field Dr. Dallas, TX 75251
Mesa Springs
- 24- hour 817-292-4600
- 5560 Mesa Springs Drive, Dallas, TX 76123
- Call for an assessment: Treatment for addiction and behavioral health issues.
Metrocare
- General phone # 877-283-2121
- https://www.metrocareservices.org
- https://www.metrocareservices.org/locations
Metrocare at Grand Prairie – Center and Pharmacy
- 214-330-2488
- Behavioral Health and Pharmacy Services
- 832 S. Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Adult mental health services. Child and adolescent mental health services.
Metrocare Services Child & Adolescent Center
- 214-526-0107
- 1353 N Westmoreland Rd., Dallas, TX 75211
- Call for more information and clinic locations
Millwood Hospital
- 817-261-3121
- 1011 N. Cooper St., Arlington, TX 76011
- Open 24-hours. Millwood Hospital provides 24-hour treatment and supervision in a structured environment for patients who need intensive treatment for mental health or substance use, and less intrusive support for outpatient treatment as well.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- 214-341-7133
- Support groups, literature, seminars and classes on child and adult mental disorders such as; depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, ADD/ADHD, PDD/Autism, Tourette’s, anxiety disorders, etc. Mental Illness Information and Referrals; Speakers Bureau; Advocacy
Parkland Psychiatric Emergency Room
- 214-590-8761
- 5201 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75235
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Rental Assistance
Dallas County Department of Health & Human Services
- 214-819-2000
- Rental assistance for those collecting disability on a monthly basis.
- Rental assistance for those on a temporary disability: 214-818-1800
- 2377 North Stemmons Fwy # 201 Dallas, TX www.dallascounty.org
- Rental assistance for those in Tarrant County: 817-548-3920
Grand Prairie United Charities
- 972-262-2014
- 1417 Densman St. Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Food; PAN food program for seniors; water, gas, TXU energy assistance, motel shelter, rental when funds are available.
- 9:00am-1:00pm, Monday-Thursday www.gpuc.org
LifeLine for Families, Inc.
- 972-237-5545
- 2341 S. Belt Line Rd., Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- This is a program for homeless students of the GPISD and their families. By appointment only. No walk-ins. Applicants must be referred by GPISD Connections Program (972-522-7060)
Salvation Army
- 214-424-7050
- 5302 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX
- Short-term Emergency Family Assistance program; Long-term Home Sweet Home rental
- assistance program- with counseling, budgeting, job search. Adult rehabilitation program;
- Homeless shelter, Family violence shelter, Christmas assistance, Stranded Traveler’s program.
Urban League
- 214-413-1740
- 1625 Story Rd. Irving, TX
- Rental assistance. Client must call Monday mornings for appointments.
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Transitional Housing
Long term housing assistance programs. Clients must live onsite.
Family Gateway
- 214-741-6515
- 711 S. St. Paul St. Dallas, TX 75201
- Proof of eviction no more than 7 days old or proof of homelessness from the shelter where staying now. Private rooms for families. Period of stay is 10wk.-1 year. Possible transition to apartments when available upon completion of program. Call for information.
- www.familygateway.org
Family Promise of Irving
- 972-313-1500
- 315 W. 3rd St., Irving, TX 75060
- Families who have lost, or are at risk of losing, their current housing, including families living in hotels or with family or friends.
Housing Crisis Center
- 214-828-4244
- 4210 Junius St. Dallas, TX 75246
- Provides services to them including legal help, employment assistance, housing, child care.
- Contact for more information.
- www.hccdallas.org
Interfaith Housing Coalition
- 214-827-7220
- 5610 Ross St. Dallas, TX 75206
- Houses families for 3 months in apartments.
- http://www.ihcdallas.org/
LIFENET
- 214-221-5433
- 10405 E. Northeast Hwy. Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75238
- Housing, casework, counseling, medications. Must have a mental health diagnosis.
- www.lifenettexas.org
Shared Housing Center, Inc.
- 214-821-8510
- 402 North Good Latimer Expressway Dallas, TX 75204
Assists families. - Contact for more information.
- http://www.sharedhousing.org/index.html
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Transportation
Grand Connection/GP Transit
- 972-237-8546
- 1825 W. Freeway Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Service area: City of Grand Prairie, Parkland Hospital in Dallas, & Arlington Memorial Hospital.
- Eligibility: 60+ years of age; or physical or mental disability.
Fort Worth Transportation Authority
- 817-336-RIDE or 817-215-8766
- Matches people with car pools and operates a van pool (in Grand Prairie).
Lyft
Medical Transportation Program Rides
- 1-877-633-8747
- For people of Texas Health Steps and other Medicaid programs for medical or dental appointments. http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/mtp M – F 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Uber
VIA Grand Prairie
- 214-253-0874
- A minibus that comes when you want, where you want.
- Within Grand Prairie and other Specific locations
- Visit https://www.gptx.org
- Enter VIA in the search box
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Utility Assistance
Dallas County Department of Health & Human Services
- 214-819-1848
- 2377 North Stemmons Fwy # 201 Dallas, TX
- CEAP electric program
- dallascounty.org
- Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Grand Prairie United Charities
- 972-262-2014
- 1417 Densman St. Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Food; PAN food program for seniors; water, gas, TXU energy assistance, motel shelter, rental when funds are available, Christmas gifts, and back to school supplies, etc.
- Ask United Charities for more information.
- 9:00am-1:00pm, Monday-Thursday www.gpuc.org
Helping Hands
- 972-264-8540
- 118 N.E. 4th St., GP TX 75050
- Tuesday/Friday – Only Electric Bills 9AM-11:30AM
- Bring Lease, Drivers L., Utility Bill
St. Michaels/ St Vincent de Paul
- 972-237-6755
- Serves zip code 75052 only
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Youth Shelters
ACH Child and Family Services
- 888-296-8099 or 817-355-4673
- Emergency Youth Shelter for homeless or runaway youth ages 10-17. Works with teens and parents for find safe intervention. (Tarrant County) www.ACHservices.org
Jonathan’s Place
- 6065 Duck Creek Dr,
- Garland, TX 75043
- (972) 303-5303
- https://www.jpkids.org/
Promise House Shelter for Teens
- 214-941-8578
- 224 West Page Ave. Dallas, TX 75208
- Emergency youth shelter with a max. stay of 30 days for runaways/youth in crisis ages 10-17. Residential services for homeless parenting teens ages 14-24. www.promisehouse.org
Texas Pythian Home, INC. (children ages 3-14)