Dickinson ISD Community Resource Directory

Dickinson ISD Community Resource Directory

State Agencies/Government Offices

Texas Attorney General-Child Support Office 5300 FM 2004 Road Texas City, TX 77591 1-800-252-8014 oag.state.tx.us Texas Department of Public Safety 1325 N Amburn Rd. Texas City, TX 77591 409-933-1130 dps. Your Texas Benefits Call 2-1-1 Texas Health and Human Services 215 Tanglewood Dr. Dickinson, TX 77539 409-945-0317 Social Security Administration 2835 Gulf Freeway S League City, TX 77573 800-772-1213 Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Child Protective Services (CPS) & Adult Protective Services (APS) Report abuse: 800-252-5400 or dfps.state.tx.us Veterans Services 9850 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite B-100 Texas City, TX 77591 409-766-2448

Texas Workforce Commission 3549 Palmer Hwy., Texas City, TX 77590 409-949-9055

United States Postal Service 2515 Termini St. Dickinson, TX 77539 800-275-8777

Child Support

Drivers License/ID

Apply for Medicaid, CHIPS, SNAP food benefits and TANF cash assistance.

Aging, disability, financial, health, mental health and substance abuse benefits.

Social security, SSI, Medicare and Disability benefits.

State care, foster care, kinship care, adoption and permanency. Reporting suspected adult or child abuse.

To provide assistance, counseling and guidance to all Galveston County veterans and their survivors in all manners pertaining to benefits and entitlements from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Resources, tips and tools to build a stronger Texas workforce. May aslo apply for child care assistance through Child care Management Services (CCMS). Local post office

Hotlines

Adult Protective Services and Child Protective Services 800-252-5400

Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, the elderly or people with disabilities. Also, violations of minimum standards in a child care operation.

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Foster Care Help 844-286-0769 Child Care Information 800-862-5252 Texas Youth Hotline

Crisis Pregnancy Support Center Prevention and Addiction Recovery Services 24 Hour Crisis Hotline Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services 2-1-1 Texas Dial 2-1-1

Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) 2000 Texas Ave. Texas City, TX 77590 409-949-3900

Information, assistance and complaint resolution for foster youth up to 18 years old. Information about child care in Texas

Peer counseling to youth and family members for family conflicts, delinquency, truancy, abuse and neglect and running away. 409-770-5803 409-944-4337 866-729-3848 877-226-8780 Assistance in finding services you may need in Texas, including mental health, medical help, food, housing, and paying utility bills. Services for the blind, early childhood intervention, disability determination, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injuries.

Job Training/Employment/Adult Education

United Way Bay Area Financial Opportunity Center 1300 ? A Bay Area Blvd., Houston, Texas 77058 281-282-6061 En Espanol: 281-282-6079 College of the Mainland Adult Education Phone: 409-933-8294 Email: rmora@com.edu Lighthouse Christian Ministries 800 Grand Avenue Bacliff TX 77518 281-339-3033 info@ Literacy Advance of Houston- Bay Area 1300-A Bay area Blvd. Houston TX 77058 281-282-6032 Galveston Urban Ministries 905 43rd St. Galveston TX 77550 409-497-2460

Financial coaching and education, job readiness and job search assistance; connection to community resources and benefits Free GED and ESL classes

Life Skills, GED classes, scholarships to those who qualify

Adult Basic Education, English as a second language, one-on-one coaching, and supplemental classes

Job readiness and development, GED programs, Recycling Go Green Jobs

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Texas Workforce Solutions 3549 Palmer Hwy, Texas City, TX 77590 409-949-9055

Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Galveston 4700 Broadway Suite F-103 Galveston TX 77551 409-762-2064 (24-hour hotline- 866-649- 5862) Texas City Office: 712 5th Ave North Texas City TX 77590 409-948-0405 M.I. Lewis Social Service Agency 215 FM 517 Rd. E Dickinson, TX 77539 281-534-2043

Job Seeker Services, job placement services, job search resources, training programs, r?sum? and application preparation, career development, and child care is a support service for parents who work, attend school, or participate in job training Employee assistance

Assistance to individuals and families that live within Dickinson ISD boundaries. Emergency Financial Assistance, Food Fairs, Food Pantry, Referrals, Senior Delivery, School Supplies and Thanksgiving Baskets.

Financial/Rent/Utility/Food/Clothing/Emergency Assistance

Lighthouse Christian Ministries 800 Grand Avenue Bacliff TX 77518 281-339-3033 info@ M.I. Lewis Social Service Agency 215 FM 517 Rd. E Dickinson, TX 77539 281-534-2043

Short term assistance ministries include: Financial assistance, Food Assistance (Food Pantry and Mobile Food Distributions) Assistance to individuals and families that live within Dickinson ISD boundaries. Emergency Financial Assistance, Rent and Utility Assistance, Food Fairs, Food Pantry, Referrals, Senior Delivery, School Supplies and Thanksgiving Baskets.

TANF Benefits SNAP Benefits Galveston County Food Bank 624 4th Avenue North Texas City TX 77590 409-945-4232 (Monthly Mobile Distribution Calendar)

Apply for TANF Cash Help

Apply for SNAP Food Benefits

Lists Galveston County Food Banks including: Bacliff, Dickinson, Friendswood, Galveston, Hitchcock, La Marque, League City, Santa Fe, and Texas City

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United Way Information and Referral 1300 ? A Bay Area Blvd., Houston, Texas 77058 281-282-6043 or 2-1-1

United Way Mainland Communities 922 14th St. North Texas City, TX 77590 409-938-4211 United Way Financial Opportunity Center 1300 Bay Area Blvd. Building A Houston TX 281-282-6079 Salvation Army- Texas City 4210 FM 1765, Texas City, TX 77591 (409) 935-1190 St. Vincent's House 2817 Post Office, Galveston, TX 77550 (409) 763-8521 Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Galveston 712 5th Avenue North, Texas City, Texas 77590 409-948-0405 4700 Broadway Suite F-103 Galveston TX 77551 Galveston County Community Action Council 4700 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77551 409-762-8418 Texas Lifeline Phone Bill Assistance 1-866-454-8387 lifeline.TX American Red Cross 9300 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 201 Texas City, TX 77591 409-945-7200 The Jesse Tree 409-766-2233

Referral Specialist identifies social services offered and connects people to community organizations and agencies; assists clients in accessing services by directing and guiding to appropriate resources.

Provide emergency assistance, help plan budgets, save for a home or education

Assist Galveston County residents with basic needs, food, clothing, shelter and furniture.

Emergency Assistance and referrals

Rent, Utility, Short term Case Management, Information and Referral assistance is available to individuals and families in crisis, as funding is available

Financial assistance with utilities and rent, head start, section 8 housing.

Free phone service for low income families and individuals

Emergency food, shelter and other basic essentials to disaster victims.

Assist Galveston County residents locate community resources and social services.

Health/Mental Health

Galveston County Mental Health Deputies 409-766-2323

Transportation/Intervention for individuals experiencing a severe mental health crisis.

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Lighthouse Christian Ministries 800 Grand Avenue Bacliff TX 77518 281-339-3033 info@

Your Texas Benefits Chip Medicaid Gator Hope Clinic-Dickinson High School Campus 3800 Baker Dr. Dickinson, TX 77539 281-229-6257

Health Services ministries include: Medical and Dental Clinics. Dental clinics are open to uninsured,

low-income patients for a low fee. Services include fillings, extractions and cleanings. Medical clinics are open to uninsured, low-income patients at no cost. Basic healthcare services are provided. Apply for Health Care Assistance

Apply for CHIPS/ Children's Medicaid

Free medical care and immunizations to all DISD Students. Low cost sports physicals. Open Mon-Fri 7:30-3:30.

CHRISTUS Health- Point of Light Clinic 2401 Termini Street Dickinson TX 77539 713-803-1830 Coastal Health and Wellness Clinic -Mid-County Annex, 9850-C Emmett F. Lowry Expy, Texas City, TX 77591 409-938-2234 or 281-309-0255 Galveston County Health District - Immunization Services 9850-B Emmett F Lowry Expressway, Suite B-104 Texas City, TX 77591 409-949-3459 Fax# 409-938-2227 M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (open until 7:00 pm on Tuesdays and open at 10:00 am on 2nd Tuesday monthly) IBN Sina Community Medical Clear Lake Community Medical Center and Dental Center 15132 Old Galveston Rd (Hwy 3), Houston, TX 77598 Phone: 281-990-7462

St. Vincent's House 2817 Alfreda Houston Place Galveston TX 77550 409-765-2216

Medical care for children and adults

Discounted Health Services for the Indigent & Uninsured up to 200% Federal Poverty Rate. Services include: Medical, Dental, Counseling, Prenatal and Sports Physicals. Providing children and adults protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. All clinics are walk in, no appointment.

This program provides free medical and dental services to children under the age of 21 who fall within the 185% federal poverty income level and have no Medicaid, CHIP, or other health insurance coverages. No appointment needed Medical and dental services, Counseling services, utility and rental assistance, food pantry Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm walk in. Galveston County residents.

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Stephen F. Austin Community Health Network Children's Center 2360 Gulf Fwy S #100-C League City, TX 77573 281-824-1480 Gulf Coast Center 7510 FM 1765 Texas City 77591 800-643-0967 or 409-763-2373 24 Hr. Crisis Hotline 866-729-3848

DePelchin Children's Center 624 W. Main St. Suite 102 League City 77573 281-332-1463 Krist Samaritan Center 17555 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058 (281) 480-7554

Family Service Center 2401 Termini Street Suite C Dickinson TX 77539 281-576-6366 or 409-938-4814 fsc- Innovative Alternatives, Inc. 1335 Regents Park Dr. Suite 240 Houston TX 77058 713-222-2525 Bo's Place 10050 Buffalo Speedway Houston TX 77054 713-942-8339 University of Houston- Clear Lake Psychological Services Clinic 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Houston TX 77058 281-283-3330

Medical, Dental and behavioral/ mental health services Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, & self-pay patients

Adult Mental Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, IDD Provider Services, Adolescent Recovery Program, Substance Use Recovery Services, Veteran Support Services, Mental Health First Aid and more Counseling Services, Parenting programs, foster care/adoption services

Children screening/ evaluations, support for parents, & child therapy for issues such as anxiety, depression, coping skills, social skills, impulse control, behavior, anger management & family conflict/divorce Parenting support, individual counseling, juvenile justice support and victim support services

Counseling services

Provides grief support groups to assist both children and families grieving the death of a loved one

More Affordable counseling to help clients deal with marital concerns, grief, raising and educating children, schoolbased assessments and jobs related problems using family therapy model. Individual and couples counseling. Sliding Scale

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Psychology Resources 216 North Michigan Avenue League City TX 77573 281-332-5100 Bay Area Psychiatric 1002 Gemini St. Suite 205 Houston TX 77058 281-218-8181 UTMB Psychiatric and Behavioral Sciences Webster Location: 400 Texas Avenue Webster TX 77598 Galveston Location: 400 Harborside Dr. Galveston TX 77555 281-338-2798 (Webster) / 409-772-0770 (Galveston) Behavior Plus, Inc. 902 S. Friendswood Dr. Suite G Friendswood TX 77546 281-482-7587 Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families 2145 W. Nasa Blvd. Webster TX 77598 281-284-0370 Attention Deficit Disorders Association 12345 Jones Rd. #287 Houston TX 77070 281-894-4932 NAMI Gulf Coast 2206 N. Gordon St. Alvin, TX 77511 281-585-3100 Mainland Medical Center-Institute for Living 6801 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway Texas City, TX 77591 409-938-5000 UTMB 409-772-2222 or 800-917-8906

Psychotherapy and support services

Psychiatric services, medication management, psychotherapy services

Psychiatry and Behavioral services

Behavioral consultations, parenting classes and part workshops, social skills groups for students Community to reduce substance abuse prevention in youth Provides support groups and education

Support, education, service advocacy and shared information at monthly support meetings. Inpatient and Outpatient mental health services Inpatient Mental Health or Health Services

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Food Pantries

Lighthouse Christian Ministries 800 Grand Avenue Bacliff TX 77518 281-339-3033 info@

M.I. Lewis Social Service Agency 215 FM 517 Rd. E Dickinson, TX 77539 281-534-2043

Food Assistance provided through a food pantry and mobile food distributions.

The food pantry is open to residents in the upper Galveston Bay area that are facing a food crisis. CM's Food Pantry is open Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

LCM hosts Mobile Food Distributions in cooperation with the Galveston County Food Bank twice a month

2nd Tuesday of the month at Bayshore Park | 9 a.m. 4th Saturday of the month at KE Little Elementary | 9 a.m.

Assistance to individuals and families that live within Dickinson ISD boundaries. Food Fairs, Food Pantry, and Thanksgiving Baskets.

Food Fair: 3rd Saturday of every month (7 am until all food is distributed). Fresh fruits, vegetables and canned goods from the Galveston County Food Bank are given to anyone that comes and registers.

Food Pantry: food is given 6 times per year to individuals and families who qualify. Exceptions ? Food is given every month for circumstances involving the following exceptions (per qualification through M. I. Lewis' case assessment policy): Low-income elderly individuals Single parents with young children Individuals who have no transportation Individuals who have just had an

accident Circumstances involving recent

unemployment

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