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Homeless Shelters
Homeless Shelters
Homeless Shelters
Arlington Life Shelter
325 W. Division St. Arlington, TX 76011
817.548.9885
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
Austin Street Shelter
2929 Hickory St. Dallas, TX 75226
214.428.4242
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.
Every Day 4:00pm-6:00pm
True Worth Day Shelter
1513 E. Presidio, Ft. Worth, TX 76102
817.289.7474
Open 7 days a week; 7 am – 3 pm
Showers, restrooms, laundry facilities, temporary storage , computers.
The Bridge
1818 Corsicana St. Dallas, TX 75201
214-670-1101
Outreach/intake services, jail diversion/reentry services, emergency shelter/transitional shelter services, primary health care/behavioral health care services, recreational/educational services, employment income/supported employment income/disability income services, and affordable housing/supportive housing services.
Call for more information.
More Shelters
Homeless Shelters
Homeless Shelters
Dallas Life Foundation
1100 Cadiz Dallas, TX 75215
214-421-1380
Emergency shelter for women, children, and men. Hot meals, counseling services, vocational counseling, and senior connections, etc. Check-in every day from 3:00pm-6:00pm
Mission Arlington (Day Shelter)
201 W. South St. Arlington, TX
817-277-6620
Offer dental assistance.
Call for more information.
Promise House
224 West Page Ave. Dallas, TX 75208
214-941-8578
Emergency youth shelter with a maximum stay of 30 days for runaways or youth in crisis ages 10-17. Provides family counseling for shelter and non-shelter residents, crisis intervention, and aftercare counseling for youth and families. Also accepts youth for short-term crisis intervention; 1-3 days. Residential services for homeless parenting teens ages 14-24.
Call from more information.
Salvation Army
8787 N. Stemmons, #800 Dallas, TX 75247
214.637.8100
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,
Call for more information.
Salvation Army
1855 E. Lancaster, Ft. Worth TX 76103
817.344.1801
Name must be on the list by 5 pm. Must have: Breathalyzer, Picture ID
No sex offenders
Call for more information.
And More Shelters
Homeless Shelters
And More Shelters
Center of Hope
4815 Cass St. Dallas, TX 75235
214-638-2988
Emergency shelter for women and children only. 90 day shelter.
Union Gospel Mission
3211 Irving Blvd. Dallas, TX 75247
214.637.6111
Overnight shelter and food for men only.
The Stewpot
1835 Young St.. Dallas, TX 75201
214-746-2785
Day center, meals, on-site case managers.
Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County
1321 E. Lancaster, Ft. Worth, TX 76102
Men 817.332.3019
Families 817.332.6908
Women 817.338.8418
Overnight shelter and food for men, women, and families. Must have state ID, no sex offenders. Call for intake appointment.
Presbyterian Night Shelter
2400 Cypress St., Ft. Worth, TX 76102
Single Men & Women 817.632.7400
Families 817.632.7429
Emergency shelter. families with new babies get priority. Check-in at 4 pm
Homeless adults and children can get meals, beds, and basic care.
Dallas 24 Hour Club
4636 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75204
214.823.3200
Sober living for adult men and women
Other Resources
Rental Assistance Resources
Medical Dental Vision Resources
Rental Assistance Resources
Dallas County Department of Health & Human Services
2377 North Stemmons Fwy # 201 Dallas, TX
214-819-2000
Rental assistance for those collecting disability on a monthly basis.
dallascounty.org
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Grand Prairie United Charities
1417 Densman St. Grand Prairie, TX 75051
972-262-2014
Rental assistance when funds are available.
Salvation Army
5302 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX
214-424-7050
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. Call for more information.
Urban League
1625 Story Rd. Irving, TX
214-413-1740
Rental assistance. Client must call Monday mornings for appointments.
Food Resources
Medical Dental Vision Resources
Rental Assistance Resources
Grand Prairie United Charities.
1417 Densman St. Grand Prairie, TX 75051
972-262-2014
Food Pantry; PAN food program for seniors; water, gas, TXU energy assistance, motel shelter, rental assistance when funds are available, Call United Charities for more information about other services.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
First Baptist Food Pantry
950 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
972-262-5146
Food pantry; Mondays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to sign up for services if applying for the first time. Must have photo ID, proof of residency in Grand Prairie (utility bill/lease), and social security cards for all in the household.
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
122 N. Center Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
214-773-8388
“The Body of Christ Food Center”
Pre-registration required.
Call Sandy Trent for details.
Meal distribution is the 2nd Saturday each month once approved.
HAVEN Church of the Nazarene
1513 S. Beltline Rd. Grand Prairie, TX 75051
972-262-7192
Food pantry; head of household must have a current photo ID, proof of residency in Grand Prairie (utility bill or lease), and social security card or birth certificate for all in the household.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Grand Prairie Food & Clothing Co-op
118 N.E. 4th St. Grand Prairie, TX 75051
972-264-8540
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. Summer Schedule Changes
Immaculate Conception Church
610 N.E. 17th St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050
972-262-5137
Must have photo identification and proof of residency in Grand Prairie.
Serve zip codes 75050 and 75051.
First and third Saturdays of every month.
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
http://www.icgrandprairie.org/
St. Michael’s Catholic Church,
St. Vincent de Paul
2910 Corn Valley Rd. Grand Prairie, TX 75052
972-262-0552
Food pantry, medical, and utility assistance. Serves zip codes; 75052, 75053, and 75054.
Medical Dental Vision Resources
Medical Dental Vision Resources
Medical Dental Vision Resources
Baylor College of Dentistry
3302 Gaston Ave. Dallas, TX 75246
214-828-8441
Offers dental assistance.
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
By appointment only.
Dallas County Health and Human Services
1413 Densman St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050
972-262-4888
Well child clinic, immunizations.
Lion’s Club
972-262-2133
Eye glasses. Call for requirements.
Mission Arlington
201 W. South St. Arlington, TX
817-277-6620
Offers dental assistance.
Call for more information.
Parkland Health Center Grand Prairie
801 Conover Dr. Grand Prairie, TX 75051
214-266-3400
Provide health care. Takes the Parkland Plus Health Plan. Call for more information.
Parkland Plus Health Plan
5201 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX
214-590-5210
Health plan for uninsured individuals. Must apply for health plan at this location.
Prevent Blindness
3610 Fairmont St. Dallas, TX 75219
214-528-5521
Eye glasses and vision screening.
Dallas Metrocare
832 S. Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX
214-330-2488
Provides child, adolescent and adult mental health services including psychiatric evaluation, medication monitoring, and supportive counseling.
Child Care Resources
Child Care Resources
Medical Dental Vision Resources
Beyond the Bell After School Program
2602 S. Beltline Rd. Grand Prairie, TX 75052
972-237-5512
Boys & Girls Club
1000 Enterprise Dr. Grand Prairie, TX 75051
972-623-1698
Mentoring program for children up to age 18.
Childcare Group
1420 W. Mockingbird Ln, Suite 300,
Dallas, TX 75247
214-630-7911 or 214-630-5949
Financial assistance for childcare (CCMS)
Girls Inc.
2820 Matlock Rd. Arlington, TX 76015
817-468-0306
Grand Prairie YMCA
4556 S Carrier Pkwy Grand Prairie, TX 75052
972-642-9632
Clothing Resources
Child Care Resources
Clothing Resources
Clothing for Children & Adults
Grand Prairie Food & Clothing Co-op
118 N.E. 4th St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050
972-264-8540
Food, clothing, limited crisis funds as available
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Clothing for Children
Kids INC
202 College St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050
972-522-2805
Provides shoes/clothes for GPISD students. Call for appointment.
Clothing for People Entering the Workforce
GPPD Success Closet
972-237-8960
Assists young adults and victims of domestic violence in Grand Prairie and provides free men’s and women’s suite, blazers, sportscoats, dress shirts, blouses, dress pants, and accessories/shoes.
https://www.GPPDSuccessCloset.org/
Attitude & Attire
World Trade Center, 2050 N. Stemmons, Suite 181 Dallas, TX
214-630-1667
Seminar to prepare women for going into the workplace; resume building, provides interview clothes, makeup, etc.
Legal Resources
Child Care Resources
Clothing Resources
Lawyer Referral Service
Dallas Bar Association
2101 Ross Ave. Dallas, TX 75201
214-220-7444
Referral to attorney experienced in type of counsel needed. Fee of $20 for 30-minute consultation. Call for more information.
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 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Legal Services of North Texas, Inc.
1515 Main St. Dallas, TX 75201
214-748-1234
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.
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
214-748-1234
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is a nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal help to low-income residents.
Catholic Charities
Immigration + Legal Services
214-634-7182
Family Law Hotline
800-777-3247
Attorneys answer questions about Texas law and provide legal advice free of charge.
Food Stamps, TANF, Child Support
Food Stamps, TANF, Child Support
Food Stamps, TANF, Child Support
Texas Department of Health and Human Services
801 W. Freeway (Bank of America Bldg.),
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Dial 211
Food Stamps, TANF, Child Support
Tax Preparation
Food Stamps, TANF, Child Support
Food Stamps, TANF, Child Support
Tax Preparation Assistance
214-638-2800, Ext. 147
ESL Resources
Food Stamps, TANF, Child Support
Counseling Services
GPISD Learning Elevated for All Parents (LEAP)
972-522-7096
Appointments can be set for ESL Classes for Spanish speaking clients that would like to learn English.
Northwest Arlington ESL Center
1001 N Davis St in Arlington, TX
817-261-8890
English Second Language courses for Spanish speakers to learn English
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
Children First Counseling Center
202 College St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050
972-264-0604
Call for appointments.
Counseling for individuals, families, couples, or children. Counseling for abused 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.
Children and Family Guidance Center
8915 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75235
214-351-3490
Call for appointments.
Outpatient therapy for children and families who have mental health needs. Individual therapy, life skills training, case management.
Community Services Center at the University of Texas at Arlington
211 S. Cooper St., Ste B in Arlington, TX 76010
817-272-2165
Provides individual and family therapy.
Metrocare Services
Child & Adolescent Center
1353 N. Westmoreland Rd., Dallas, TX 75211
214-331-0107
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390
214-456-5900
UNT Dallas Counseling Clinic
9300 Houston School Rd., Dallas, TX 75241
972-780-364
Transportation
Counseling Services
Utility Assistance
Grand Connection/GP Transit
1825 W. Freeway Grand Prairie, TX 75051
972-237-8546
Service area: The city of Grand Prairie, Parkland Hospital in Dallas, and Arlington Memorial Hospital.
Eligibility: 60+ years of age; or physical or mental disability.
Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Matches people with car pools and operates a van pool (in Grand Prairie).
817-336-RIDE or 817-215-8766
Call for more information.
UBER
LYFT
Utility Assistance
Counseling Services
Utility Assistance
Dallas County Department of Health & Human Services.
2377 North Stemmons Frwy # 201 Dallas, TX
214-819-1848
CEAP electric program
dallascounty.org
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Grand Prairie United Charities
1417 Densman St. Grand Prairie, TX 75051
972-262-2014
Water, Gas, TXU Energy Assistance,
9:00am-1:00pm, M-Tu-Th-F
Light up Texas
1-866-454-8387 or 1-877-215-0818
Call for more information.
Employment Opportunities
Employment
Employment - Temporary Agencies
Employment - Temporary Agencies
Department of Assistance & Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
110 W. Randol Mill Rd, Suite 110, Arlington, TX
972-949-2460
Assists disabled individuals to enter or return to employment. Job/Career training.
Job Corps
1140 Empirical Central #234 Dallas, TX
214-824-3030
Free educational and training for youth to learn a career. Must be at least 16 years old.
Labor Ready
834 Fort Worth St. Grand Prairie, TX
972-266-9443
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.
Serving Touching & Re-crating Souls (STARS) Program
Dalworth Recreation Center, 2012 Spikes St., Grand Prairie, TX 75051
972-602-9245, 972-602-3853 or 817-501-2411
Meets 1st & 4th Friday of the month at 7:30 pm. Assist individuals that have once been incarcerated to re-enter the workforce. 35% of workers who completed the program have found full time employment. 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)
801 W. Freeway (Bank of America Building) Grand Prairie, TX 75051
972-264-5881
Assists with unemployment, work searches, resume building, and additional skills for employment.
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Federal Funds for job or career training for unemployed or underemployed persons. Apply through TX Workforce Commission.
Employment - Temporary Agencies
Employment - Temporary Agencies
Employment - Temporary Agencies
Versacare Staffing
972.263.3021
Aerostructures Contract Employers
972.263.3403
Darby Day Staffing
972.602.9585
Medville Pharmacy Staffing, Inc.
214.446.6288
BPI Staffing
972.264.7600
Automation Personnel Services
972.642.5816
LINK Staffing
817.649.5465
People Ready
972.266.9443
Stride Staffing
682.323.5111
Spectra Personnel Services
972.432.4372
Burnett’s Staffing
817.640.5255 or 817.469.7000
Adecco Staffing
817.608.0090
Regus
469.620.5062
J & G Business Services, Inc.
469.740.4486
Corner Stone Staffing
817.860.6100
Spartan Staffing
972.352.2735
SURGE Staffing
817.533.8072
Able Driver Staffing Inc.
972.647.2000
Job Search Websites
Employment - Temporary Agencies
211Texas.org - Phone/Online
Job Search Websites
211Texas.org - Phone/Online
211Texas.org - Phone/Online
211Texas.org - Phone/Online
Dallas County
Information and Referral Line
211
Tarrant County
Information and Referral Line
211 or if you're calling from Dallas County
817-258-8100
Mental Health Services
211Texas.org - Phone/Online
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
1-866-260-8000
24hr. Crisis line and Mobile Crisis Services
2600 N. Stemmons Dallas, TX
Serves Grand Prairie
Dallas County Jail Psychiatry
214-761-9025
Dallas County Mental Health Court
214-653-7485
Metrocare Services
Child & Adolescent Center
1353 N Westmoreland Rd., Dallas, TX 75211
214-526-0107
Call for more information and clinic locations
Millwood Hospital
1011 N. Cooper St., Arlington, TX 76011
817-261-3121
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.
Green Oaks Hospital
7808 Clodus Field Dr. Dallas, TX 75251
972-991-9504
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
5201 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75235
214-590-8761
Christmas Assistance
211Texas.org - Phone/Online
Mental Health Services
Salvation Army
8787 N. Stemmons, #800 Dallas, TX 75247
214.637.8100
Grand Prairie Police Department
Santa Cop
1525 Arkansas Ln., Grand Prairie, TX 75052
972-237-8882
www.GPSantaCop.org
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