Community resources
We have put together this list of resources to help you find the services you need.
We do not guarantee the accuracy of the information. We do not recommend or endorse any particular provider, nor do we make any judgment about the quality of care given by any provider.
Inpatient/Outpatient Treatment Center
| Agency | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Addicare 2722 W. Kingsley Rd., Garland | 972-278-4760 |
| Imagine Programs 1947 Ave. K, Plano | 972-423-6007 |
| Medical City Green Oaks Hospital 7808 Clodus Fields Dr., Dallas | 972-770-1032 |
| MetroCare Services 9708 Skillman/4645Samuel, Dallas | 214-221-5433 972-861-5611 |
| Nexus 8733 La Prada Dr., Dallas | 214-321-0156 |
| Phoenix House 2345 Reagan St., Dallas | 214-999-1044 |
| Texas Health Resources Behavioral Health (multiple locations) | 682-236-6023 |
| The Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse 349 Empire Central, Dallas | 214-522-8600 |
| Turning Point 1778 N. Plano Rd., Richardson | 972-234-8636 |
| Waterford Academy 1735 Analog Dr., Richardson | 469-630-1735 |
Youth 180 | 214-942-5166 |
Child Abuse Reporting, TDHS
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
1-800-252-5400
| Agency | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Catholic Charities 1421 Mockingbird Ln., Dallas | 214-520-6590 |
| Friendship House 620 W. Ave B, Garland | 972-272-1010 |
| Good Samaritans 214 N. 12th St., Garland | 972-276-2263 |
| Life Message 4501 Rowlett Rd., Rowlett | 877-518-1000 |
Salvation Army | 972-272-4531 |
| Agency | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Adapt Community Solutions (Mobile Crisis Team) | 1-866-260-8000 |
| Girl’s & Boy’s Town National Hotline | 1-800-448-3000 |
| Mother to Baby North Texas UNT | 1-800-733-4727 Text 855-999-3525 |
| National Runaway Safeline | 1-800-786-2929 |
| National Suicide Crisis Hotline | 1-800-273-8255 |
| Texas Youth Hotline | 1-800-989-6884 |
| Thrive Women’s Clinic 12959 Jupiter Rd., Dallas | 214-369-6281 |
| VIP/Rape Crisis Center 5200 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas | 214-590-0430 |
| Agency | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Genesis Women’s Shelter 4411 Lemmon Ave., Dallas |
214-946-4357 |
| Hope’s Door New Beginning Center | 972-276-0057 |
| National Dating Abuse Hotline (Love is Respect) |
1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS |
| National Domestic Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 |
| The Family Place /24 Hr. Hotline | 214-941-1991 |
Emergency shelters
| Agency | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Salvation Army | 214-424-7000 |
| Dallas Life Foundation | 214-421-1380 |
| Austin Street Center | 214-428-4242 |
| The Bridge Homeless Assistance Center | 214-670-1100 |
| Arlington Life Shelter | 817-548-9885 |
Cold weather shelter
Axe Memorial United Methodist Church
1700 W. Kingsley Road, Garland, 75041
The Garland Overnight Warming Station (GLOWS) Coalition is committed to providing emergency sheltering during life-threatening cold weather for residents and displaced individuals in need of temporary assistance.
The shelter activates if one of the following criteria is met:
- 32 degrees or less with at least a 20% chance of precipitation
- 25 degrees or less with no precipitation forecast
For more information, contact:
Mike Bencheck, GLOWS Chairman
972-853-1523
| Agency | Contact information |
|---|---|
| City House 901 18th Street, Plano | 972-971-0278 |
| Interfaith Housing Coalition 5600 Ross Ave., Dallas | 214-827-7220 |
| Our Friends’ Place 6500 Greenville Ave., Dallas | 214-520-6268 |
| Promise House 224 W. Page Ave., Dallas | 214-941-8578 |
| Salvation Army – Dallas (multiple locations) | 214-424-7050 |
| Agency | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Centro de Mi Salud 628 Centre St., Dallas | 214-941-0798 |
| Child & Family Guidance Center (multiple locations) | 214-351-3490 |
| Children’s Health Dept of Psychiatry 1935 MedicalDistrict, Dallas | 214-456-8899 |
| Counseling Institute of Texas 3200 Southern Dr., Garland | 972-271-4300 |
| Counseling Works 5440 Harvest Hill Rd., Dallas | 972-960-9981 |
| Family Tree Program (multiple locations) | 940-387-7517 |
| Love Bond Community Outreach 8035 E. RL Thorton, Dallas | 469-709-8977 |
| MetroCare Services (Skillman/Samuel) | 214-221-5433 972-861-5611 |
| Mobile Counseling 1412 Main St. 613, Dallas | 214-542-5642 |
| Momentus Institute 106 E. 10th, 9705 Harry Hines, Dallas | 214-915-4700 |
| Mosaic Family Services 12225 Greenville Ave., Dallas | 214-821-5393 |
| Richland Oaks Counseling Center 1221 Abrams, Richardson | 469-619-7622 |
| UT-Southwestern Family Center 6363 Forest Park, Dallas | 214-648-6945 |
| Youth Advocate Program | 214-821-6505 |
| Youth 180 7777 Forest Ln., Dallas | 972-566-4680 |
Second chance apartments
Second chance leasing offers those with a negative rental history, past financial issues or a criminal background the opportunity to lease an apartment.
| Agency | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Pecan Knoll Apartments 1051 E. Centerville Rd, Garland | |
Lake Meadows Apartments | |
Meadow Creek Apartments |
Housing assistance/vouchers
The following agencies help families get affordable housing.
| Agency | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Garland Housing Agency 210 Carver Dr. Ste 201B, Garland | 972-205-3393 |
| Dallas Housing Authority 3939 N. Hampton Rd., Dallas |
| Agency | Contact information |
|---|---|
Hope Clinic | 469-800-2500 |
Mission East Dallas | 972-682-8917 |
The Network of Community Ministries | 972-234-8880 |
Islamic Association of North Texas Clinic | 972-231-5698 |
Healing Hands Ministries | 214-221-0855 |
Christ's Family Ministries Clinic | 214-261-9500 |
Agape Clinic | 972-707-7782 |
| The Stewpot Medical Clinic 1822 Young St. Dallas | 214-746-2785 |
Physician’s for Children at Bachman Lake | 214-654-0007 |
N Dallas Shared Ministries Medical Clinic | 214-358-8700 |
| Agency | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Children's Health Dept of Psychiatry 1935 MedicalDistrict, Dallas | 214-456-8899 |
| Dallas Behavioral Health Care Hospital 800 Kirnwood, DeSoto | 972-982-0897 |
| Hickory Trail Hospital 2000 N. Old Hickory Tr., DeSoto | 972-298-7323 |
| Perimeter Healthcare 2696 W. Walnut Street, Garland | 972 370-2696 |
| Seay Behavioral Health Care Center 6110 W. Parker Rd, Plano | 972-981-8301 |
| UT-Southwestern Children’s Health 5323 Harry Hines, Dallas | 214-456-5752 |
| Agency | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Mosiac Family Services, Inc 12225 Greenville Ave, #800, Dallas | 214-823-4434 |
| Centers for Survivors of Torture 4102 Swiss Ave, Dallas | 214-827-2314 |
| Catholic Charities, Immigration Division 1421 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas | 214-634-7182 |
| Human Rights Initiative of N. Texas 2801 Swiss Avenue, Dallas | 214-855-0520 |
| Agency | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center 11300 Central, Dallas | 972-641-7273 |
| Family Place Incest Recovery | 214-443-7701 |
| VIP/Rape Crisis Center 5200 Harry Hines, Dallas | 214-590-0430 |
| Agency | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Alateen/Alanon (multiple locations) | 214-363-0461 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous (multiple locations) | |
| Alcoholics Anonymous – Spanish | 214-905-0770 |
| CARE Substance Abuse Support 8100 Lomo Alto, Dallas | 214-526-8986 |
| Community Helpline | 211 |
| GALA(Gay &Lesbian Alliance) | info@galantx.org |
| GISD Parent Training | 972-487-3300 |
| GriefWorks 5440 Harvest Hill, Dallas | 972-960-9981 ext. 108 |
| Journey of Hope (Grief) 3900 W. 15th, Plano | 972-964-1600 |
| NAMI 2812 Swiss Ave, Dallas | 214-341-7133 |
| Narcotics Anonymous (multiple locations) | 1-888-629-6757 |
| The Elisa Project (Eating disorders) 10300 N. Central, Dallas | 214-369-5222 |
| The Resource Center (HIV) (multiple locations) | 214-528-0144 |
| Youth First Texas/LGBT 5750 Cedar Springs, Dallas | 214-540-4471 |