Counselor

Directory of Resources 

Aunt Bertha-Connecting People & Programs (Online directory to all social services in your area by zip code)
www.auntbertha.com

211 Texas Directory to all area resources
Phone: Dial 211
211texas.org

Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance
Homeless Crisis Helpline: 888-411-6802
mdhadallas.org

The Stewpot Dallas
Assistance with meals, case management identification documentation, health and wellness, community court
214-746-2785
www.thestewpot.org 

Runaway Hotline
800-786-2929
1800runaway.org

Residential Drug Treatment for Youth

Nexus Recovery Center (Females Only) 
Detox, outpatient and residential services for females
214-321-0156
nexusrecovery.org

Phoenix House (Males and females)
Residential and outpatient alcohol and drug abuse treatment for youth
844-427-1192
phoenixhouse.org

Resources for Trafficking Survivors

National Human Trafficking Hotline
Call 1-888-373-7888
Text "BeFree" (233733)
Live Chat humantraffickinghotline.org

Traffick 911
Prevention Programs for youth aged 12-18, case management and advocacy for identified victims
817-575-9923 (not a hotline)
traffick911.com

New Friends, New Life
Youth Resource Center helps female youth ages 12-24 who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing exploitation; basic needs, trauma informed care, life skills programming
214-605-1558 (referral line)
newfriendsnewlife.org

Mosaic Services
Offers shelter, counseling, client advocacy, legal representation, community education
214-823-1911 (trafficking hotline)
mosaicservices.org/trafficking

Destiny's House
Drop-In Center for youth under age 21 who are trafficking survivors providing food, case management, safety, referrals to housing programs
214-941-8578
promisehouse.org/destinys-house

Resources for Homeless

Texas Homeless Education Office - Charles A. Dana Center
800-446-3142 or 512-475-9702
theotx.org

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families-TANF
https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/tanf/families

National Safe Place
Text SAFE and your location to 69866 for shelter locations
Immediate and safe shelter for youth under the age of 18 (in some communities youth up to age21)
800-786-2929
nationalsafeplace.org

Bridges Safehouse
Shelter for women who are pregnant and/or parenting small children
469-272-4441
bridgessafehouse.org

Clothing Closets

Carter's House
To be eligible to shop with Carter's House you must either be receiving state benefits or children are receiving free/reduced lunch
214-272-8002
Cartershouseapplication.org

North Dallas Shared Ministries Clothing Assistance
Must live in the service area, families may receive clothing 3 times during a 12 month period
214-358-8700
ndsmclothingassistance.orgtheotx.org

Medical/Dental/Health

Agape Clinic
Free medical, dental, other health services
972-707-7782
www.agapeclinic.org

Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic
Sliding scale clinic offering comprehensive medical and dental services.
214-540-0300
losbarriosunidos.org

Foremost Family Health Centers
Sliding scale clinic offering medical, dental, wellness and behavioral health care.
Balch Springs Number: 972-588-4532
MLK Jr. Number: 214-426-3645
foremostfhc.org

Community Dental Care
Low-cost dental clinic offering services to children and families.
East Dallas Number: 214-257-1082
Vickery Meadow Number: 214-987-1131
communitydentalcare.org

Texas Benefits Low-Cost Health Care Resources
https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/health