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Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory

Services Available to Galveston County Children and Families

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For More Information Please Contact:

The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County Community Services 722 Moody, 5th Floor Galveston, TX 77550 Phone: (409) 770-5508 Fax: (409) 766-2523 Visit our Website at: www.co.galveston.tx.us

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Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County

Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us

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Table of Contents

About The Children’s Services Board ………………… 3

About Our Community …………………………………… 4

24 Hour Emergency Hotlines …………………………… 5

Types of Services Offered ……………………………… 6

Services Offered By Organizations …………………… 7

Alphabetical Listing of Organizations ……………… 15

Detailed Organization Listings ……………………… 21

Directory Addition and Update Form ……………… 52



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The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County

About Us

Our Board has been active in the community for many years. The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County is dedicated to addressing the issues facing our youth and families in Galveston County. Our goal is to let the community know of the services offered in our area and to find any gaps in needed services for our citizens. We will also continue our efforts to prevent child abuse in our communities by supporting our service providers and reaching out to our communities. We also support and fund the needs of our children in foster care.

Our Mission

To provide Community Outreach Services directed toward improving the Care and Welfare of the children of Galveston County with special emphasis on Foster Care.

How We Can Help

Our Board Members understand the struggles for families and community agencies to find the resources that they may need. We compiled this Directory in an effort to help people in our community find the supports and resources available to them.



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About Our Community

About Galveston County

Galveston County is an important resource for Texas. Our citizens work hard to help improve the lives of other Texans through our ports, industrial resources, and schools. Our County has a rich history as a popular tourist destination due to our beautiful landscape and ocean views. Galveston County will continue to be a valuable part of Texas.

About Our Families

The citizens of Galveston County are a very diverse mix of cultures and values. Our families and children have many services available to them in time of need. Our County works hard to ensure our citizens are cared for and have their basic needs met. The Children’s Services Board is a part of Galveston County that helps to bring our citizens to the resources needed and supports Galveston County children in foster care. The children and families of Galveston County are very important to us. We will strive to serve our families and better the lives of our children and youth.



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24 Hour Emergency Hotlines *If you are in need of Immediate Police or EMS Response, Dial 911*

Bay Area Turning Point Service Hotline: 281-286-2525 Assistance services to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault/abuse.

Covenant House Nineline: 800-999-9999 Counseling hotline (Bullying, Family, Human Trafficking, Suicide, Abuse, Health, Sex, Drug/Alcohol Abuse, etc.)

Crisis Hotline of Galveston County: 409-741-8255

Trained phone counselors offer crisis and phone counseling for any problem or crisis

Crisis Intervention of Houston Hotline: 713-468-5463 Counseling hotline (Depression, Violence, Alcoholism, Suicide, Drug Abuse, etc.)

Gulf Coast MHMR Crisis Hotline: 866-729-3848 Support and counseling for substance abuse and mental health emergencies

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Hotline: 800-843-5678 Nationwide reporting and support for families of missing and/or exploited children

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Support, counseling and refuge for victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault

Rape/Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline: 713-528-7273 Confidential support and assistance for those that have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence

Resource & Crisis Center Intervention Hotline: 409-765-7233 Assistance and counseling for those seeking help for sexual and/or domestic violence

Suicide Crisis Line: 800-784-2433 Crisis and suicide prevention counseling for individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide

Teen Hotline: 713-529-8336 Peer crisis and phone counseling for teens and youth (Depression, Violence, Alcoholism, Suicide, Drug Abuse, etc.)

Texas Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 800-252-5400 For reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, the elderly or the disabled

Texas HIV/AIDS Hotline: 800-342-2437 HIV/AIDS counseling and support

Texas Runaway Hotline: 888-580-HELP Dedicated counselors helping youths and families in runaway situations

Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-448-4663 Referrals and resource information for runaways and/or youth in crisis



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Types of Services Offered

Child Care Hotline Phone Numbers

Clothing Legal Assistance

Counseling Services Medical Care

Dental Services Mental Health Services

Employment Services Preventative Education

Federal/State Application Assistance Respite Care

Financial Assistance Shelters

Food Substance Abuse Recovery

GED Services Transportation



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Services Offered by Organizations

Child Care Clothing (Continued) Boys and Girls Harbor College of the Mainland Child Development Lab School Galveston County Teen Parenting Coalition Galveston Independent School District Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Hitchcock Independent School District KinderCare Learning Centers Moody Methodist Church Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School S.A.F.E Program Santa Fe Independent School District South Shore Montessori, Inc St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School St. Vincent’s House Start Smart Education and Care Center Texas City Independent School District The ARC Gulf Coast YMCA – Teen Programs

Lighthouse Christian Ministries M.I. Lewis Social Service Center Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS Resource Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc The Children’s Center, Inc The Jesse Tree The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque

Counseling Services (Continued)

ADA Women’s Center AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Al-Anon Family Group Service Attention Deficit Disorders Association - South Region Autism Society - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA) Bay Area Recovery Center Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Boys and Girls Harbor Catholic Charities Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Communities in Schools Program Community Youth Development Program Covenant House Texas Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Depelchin Children’s Center Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) Family Service Center of Galveston County Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc

Clothing

AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Boys and Girls Harbor Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Covenant House Texas Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Galveston Island Family Crisis Center HIS Ministries Interfaith Caring Ministries



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Counseling Services (Continued) Counseling Services (Continued) Galveston County Teen Parenting Coalition Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Inc Gulf Coast Center Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Holistic CDC Galveston Boys Rites of Passage Holy Family Parish of Galveston and Bolivar Hope Village Hospice Care Team Interfaith Caring Ministries Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Krist Samaritan Center Learning for Life Legal Redress Program ( NAACP Houston Branch) Lighthouse Christian Ministries Mainland Children’s Partnership Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living Nia Cultural Center Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS Pathway to Recovery Resolve It, Inc Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc S.A.F.E Program Sheltering Harbour Shriner’s Hospital for Children - Burn Institute St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School St. Paul Catholic Community

St. Vincent’s House Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) Sunshine Center, Inc Teen Health Clinics Temple B’nai Israel The ARC Gulf Coast The Children’s Center, Inc The Gulf Coast Trade Center The Jesse Tree The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque Upward Bound Workforce Solutions Wright Cuney Recreation Center YMCA – Teen Programs

Dental Services

Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Galveston County Coastal Health and Wellness Galveston County Medical Society Health Resources and Services Administration Pediatric Dental Care Texas AHEC East - Coastal Region Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Texas Health and Human Services Commission Texas Medicaid Program University of Texas Medical Branch



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Employment Services Federal/State Application Assistance (Cont’d) Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Community Youth Development Program Covenant House Texas Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc Galveston County Teen Parenting Coalition Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Gulf Coast Center Hope Village Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas La Marque Aid & Guidance Services Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) Sunshine Center, Inc The Gulf Coast Trade Center The Jesse Tree The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque Workforce Solutions

Galveston County Teen Parenting Coalition Galveston Housing Authority Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Gulf Coast Center Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Health Resources and Services Administration La Marque Aid & Guidance Services Lone Star Legal Aid Mainland Children’s Partnership Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Social Security Administration Texas Attorney General (Texas City Office) Texas ChalleNGe Academy Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Health and Human Services Commission Texas Medicaid Program The ARC Gulf Coast The Children’s Center, Inc The Gulf Coast Trade Center The Jesse Tree U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Victims of Crime Program WIC Program

Federal/State Application Assistance

AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Bureau of Vital Statistics (Birth/Death Records) Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Covenant House Texas Department of Health & Human Services Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc Galveston County Social Services



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Financial Assistance Food AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Catholic Charities Covenant House Texas Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Department of Health & Human Services Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc Galveston County Social Services Health Resources and Services Administration Interfaith Caring Ministries La Marque Aid & Guidance Services Lifeline Program (Link-Up America) Lighthouse Christian Ministries M.I. Lewis Social Service Center Mainland Children’s Partnership Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Social Security Administration St. Paul Catholic Community St. Vincent’s House Texas Attorney General (Texas City Office) Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Texas Health and Human Services Commission Texas Medicaid Program The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque United Way - Galveston & Mainland Upward Bound WIC Program Workforce Solutions

AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Galveston County Dept. of Parks & Senior Services Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Gleanings From The Harvest (Food Bank) HIS Ministries Holy Family Parish of Galveston and Bolivar Interfaith Caring Ministries La Marque Aid & Guidance Services LIFE - Local Infant Formula for Emergencies Lighthouse Christian Ministries M.I. Lewis Social Service Center Moody Methodist Church Our Daily Bread Day Shelter – CHRISTUS Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School St. Paul Catholic Community Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) Texas Health and Human Services Commission The Children’s Center, Inc The Jesse Tree The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque WIC Program



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Hotline Phone Numbers Legal Assistance 24 Hr Hotline: 281-286-2525 (Bay Area Turning Point) Covenant House Nineline: 800-999-9999 Crisis Hotline of Galveston County: 409-741-8255 Crisis Intervention of Houston Hotline: 713-468-5463 Gulf Coast MHMR Crisis Hotline: 866-729-3848 Nat. Center for Missing Children: 800-843-5678 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Rape/Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline: 713-528-7273 Resource & Crisis Center Hotline: 409-765-7233 Suicide Crisis Line: 800-784-2433 Teen Hotline: 713-529-8336 Texas Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 800-252-5400 Texas HIV/AIDS Hotline: 800-342-2437 Texas Runaway Hotline: 888-580-HELP Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-448-4663

Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Catholic Charities Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Gulf Coast Center Legal Redress Program ( NAACP Houston Branch) Lone Star Legal Aid Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Texas Attorney General (Texas City Office) The ARC Gulf Coast U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Victims of Crime Program Women’s Advocacy Project, Inc

GED Services Alvin Community College College of the Mainland Galveston College GED Classes (College of the Mainland Area) M.I. Lewis Social Service Center Texas ChalleNGe Academy



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Medical Care Mental Health Services AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Covenant House Texas Department of Health & Human Services Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) Galveston County Coastal Health and Wellness Galveston County Medical Society Gulf Coast Center Health Resources and Services Administration Hope Village Hospice Care Team Interfaith Caring Ministries Mainland Medical Center Prevent Blindness Texas (Southeast Region) Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Sheltering Harbour Shriner’s Hospital for Children - Burn Institute St. Vincent’s House Teen Health Clinics Texas AHEC East - Coastal Region Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Texas Children’s Hospital Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Medicaid Program The Jesse Tree University of Texas Medical Branch

Attention Deficit Disorders Association - South Region Autism Society - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Boys and Girls Harbor Covenant House Texas Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Depelchin Children’s Center Family Service Center of Galveston County Galveston County Coastal Health and Wellness Galveston County Medical Society Gulf Coast Center Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Hope Village Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Krist Samaritan Center Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Sheltering Harbour Sunshine Center, Inc Teen Health Clinics Texas Children’s Hospital Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Medicaid Program The ARC Gulf Coast The Gulf Coast Trade Center

University of Texas Medical Branch



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Preventive Education Preventive Education (Continued) AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA) Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Boy Scouts of America - Bay Area Council Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston Boys and Girls Harbor Communities in Schools Program Community Youth Development Program Covenant House Texas Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Depelchin Children’s Center Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) Family Service Center of Galveston County Galveston County Coastal Health and Wellness Galveston County Teen Parenting Coalition Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Inc Gulf Coast Center Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Holistic CDC Galveston Boys Rites of Passage Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Krist Samaritan Center La Marque Aid & Guidance Services Learning for Life Legal Redress Program ( NAACP Houston Branch) LIFE - Local Infant Formula for Emergencies

Lighthouse Christian Ministries Mainland Children’s Partnership Mainland Medical Center Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living Nia Cultural Center Prevent Blindness Texas (Southeast Region) Resolve It, Inc Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc S.A.F.E Program Sheltering Harbour St. Vincent’s House Teen Health Clinics Texas AHEC East - Coastal Region Texas ChalleNGe Academy Texas Department of State Health Services The ARC Gulf Coast The Children’s Center, Inc The Gulf Coast Trade Center The Jesse Tree Upward Bound Victims of Crime Program YMCA – Teen Programs

Respite Care

Boys and Girls Harbor Gulf Coast Center Hope Village Sheltering Harbour



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Shelters Transportation

Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Boys and Girls Harbor Catholic Charities Covenant House Texas Depelchin Children’s Center Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Sheltering Harbour St. Vincent’s House Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) The Children’s Center, Inc The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque

AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc The ARC Gulf Coast Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Friendswood Connection Galveston County Teen Parenting Coalition Gulf Coast Center Connect Transit System Island Transit System - Dial-A-Ride/Handivan Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living St. Vincent’s House

Substance/Alcohol Abuse Recovery

Al-Anon Family Group Service ADA Women’s Center AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA) Bay Area Recovery Center Covenant House Texas Gulf Coast Center Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS Pathway to Recovery Sheltering Harbour Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) The Gulf Coast Trade Center



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Alphabetical Listing of Children and Youth Services

Organization’s Name, Address and Contact Number(s)

Service Organization Name Pg Service Address Phone

ADA Women’s Center 21 201 1st Street, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-5516

AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc 21 707 23rd St, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-2437

Al-Anon Family Group Service 21 Various > Call for Nearest Location 713-683-7227

Alvin Community College 21 3110 Mustang Road, Alvin, Texas 77511 281-756-3500

Attention Deficit Disorders Association - South Region 22 12345 Jones Rd, Ste 287-7, Houston, TX 77070 281-897-0982

Autism Society - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter 22 PO Box 57865, Webster, Texas 77598 409-925-1869

Bay Area Alliance For Youth & Families 22 2145 W Nasa Blvd, Webster, Texas 77598 281-284-0370

Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol (BACODA) 22 1300 A Bay Area Blvd, Ste 102, Houston, Texas 77058 281-212-2900

Bay Area Recovery Center 23 4316 Washington, Dickinson, Texas 77539 713-705-4490

Bay Area Turning Point, Inc 23 210 South Walnut St, Webster, Texas 77598 281-286-2525

Boy Scouts of America - Bay Area Council 23 3020 53rd St, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-744-5206

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston (J. Mitchell Branch) 23 4420 Ave P, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-2227

Boys and Girls Harbor 24 514 Bayridge Road, La Porte, Texas 77571 281-471-9622

Bureau of Vital Statistics (Birth/Death Records) 24 9850A EF Lowery Exwy A102 Texas City, Texas 77591 PO Box 939, La Marque, Texas 77568

409-763-7202 409-763-8531

Catholic Charities 24 2817 Alfreda Houston Place, Galveston, Texas 77550 1300A Bay Area Blvd, Houston, Texas 77058

866-649-5862

Central Christian Church 24 2702 Ave O ½ , Galveston, Texas 77550 409-762-4884

Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County 25 5710 Ave S ½, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-741-6000

College of the Mainland 25 1200 Amburn Rd, Texas City, Texas 77591 409-938-1211

College of the Mainland Child Development Lab School 25 1200 Amburn Rd, Texas City, Texas 77591 409-938-1211

Communities In Schools Program 25 2201 Market Street, Ste 715, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-765-5395

Community Youth Development Program 26 4700 Broadway, Ste B100 , Galveston, Texas 77551 409-621-1031

Covenant House Texas 26 1111 Lovett Blvd, Houston, Texas 77006 713-523-2231

Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc 26 602 6th St North, Texas City, Texas 77590 409-771-9786

Department of Health & Human Services 26 200 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20201 877-696-6775

Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) 27 1100 West 49th St, Austin, Texas 78756 800-252-8023



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Depelchin Children’s Center 27 4950 Memorial Dr, Houston, Texas 77007 (Main Office) 713-730-2335

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) 27 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77555-1025 281-534-6755

Family Service Center of Galveston County 27 2200 Market, Ste 600, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-762-8636

Friendswood Connection 28 PO Box 2290, Friendswood, Texas 77549 281-996-3359

Galveston College 28 4015 Avenue Q Galveston, TX 77550 409-944-4242

Galveston County Coastal Health and Wellness 28 9850-C EF Lowry Exwy, Texas City, Texas 77591 409-938-2234

Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc 28 2627 Avenue M, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-765-7878

Galveston County Dept. of Parks and Senior Services 29 4102 Main St, La Marque, Texas 77568 409-934-8100

Galveston County Medical Society 29 PO Box 17077, Galveston, Texas 77552-7077 409-935-3000

Galveston County Social Services 29 123 Rosenberg, Ste 4127, Galveston, Texas 77550 2516 Texas Ave, Texas City, Texas 77590

409-770-5583 409-770-5803

Galveston County Teen Parenting Coalition 29 Please call for Galveston or Mainland location 409-766-5858

Galveston Housing Authority 30 4700 Broadway, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-765-1900 409-765-1905

Galveston Independent School District 30 PO Box 660, Galveston, TX 77553 3904 Ave T, Galveston, TX 77550

409-766-5100

Galveston Island Family Crisis Center 30 PO Box 2600, Galveston, Texas 77553 409-621-1228

GED Classes (COM) Galveston / Mainland / Bay Area 30 Various > Call for Nearest Location 409-933-8294

Gleanings From The Harvest (Food Bank) 31 624 4th Avenue North, Texas City, TX 77590 409-945-4232

Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Inc 31 1413 Tremont St, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-4638

Gulf Coast Center 31 123 Rosenberg, Ste 6, Galveston, Texas 77550 (Admn) 409-763-2373 281-488-2839

Gulf Coast Center Connect Transit System 31 Various > Call for Nearest Location 800-266-2320 409-945-0820

Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge 32 Various > Call for Nearest Location 409-762-9109

Health Resources and Services Administration 32 Access website for locations 888-ASK-HRSA

HIS Ministries 32 4205 Jackson, Santa Fe, Texas 77510 409-925-4697



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Hitchcock Independent School District 32 8117 Highway 6, Hitchcock, Texas 77563 409-316-6545

Holistic CDC Galveston Rites of Passage 33 4700 Broadway Ste F103, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-621-2817

Holy Family Parish of Galveston and Bolivar 33 1010 35th St Rear, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-762-9646

Hope Village 33 15403 Hope Village Road, Friendswood, Texas 77546 281-482-7926 281-482-1663

Hospice Care Team 33 1708 Amburn Rd, Texas City, Texas 77591 107 West Way, Ste 29, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566

409-938-0070 979-297-6043

Hotline Phone Numbers 34 See Page 5 for more information regarding Hotlines Various

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 34 8001 Centre Park Drive Ste 100, Austin, Texas 78754 800-252-9729

Interfaith Caring Ministries 34 151 Park Avenue, League City, TX 77573 281-332-3881

Island Transit System - Dial-A-Ride/Handivan 35 3115 Market St, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-797-3909

Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas 35 2115 East Governors Circle, Houston, Texas 77092 713-682-4500

KinderCare Learning Centers 35 Various > Call for Nearest Location 888-523-6765 888-525-2780

Krist Samaritan Center 35 17555 El Camino Real, Houston, Texas 77058 281-480-7554

La Marque Aid & Guidance Services 36 320 Laurel, La Marque, Texas 77568 409-938-7852

Learning for Life 36 3020 53rd St, Galveston, Texas 77552 409-744-5206

Legal Redress Program (NAACP Houston Branch) 36 2002 Wheeler Ave, Houston, Texas 77004 713-526-3389

LIFE Houston - Local Infant Formula for Emergencies 36 2002 S Wayside Ste 113, Houston, TX 77023 713-528-6044

Lifeline Program (Link-Up America) 37 N/A 888-641-8722

Lighthouse Baptist Church 37 4105 Gulf Freeway, Dickinson, Texas 77539 281-534-6060

Lighthouse Christian Ministries 37 800 Grand Ave, Bacliff, Texas 77518 281-339-3033

Lone Star Legal Aid 37 2200 Market Ste 301, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-0381

M.I. Lewis Social Service Center 38 2605 44th St, Dickinson, Texas 77539 281-534-2043

Mainland Children’s Partnership 38 2000 Texas Ave Ste 601, Texas City, Texas 77590 409-643-8240

Mainland Medical Center 38 6801 EF Lowry Exwy, Texas City, Texas 77591 409-938-5000

Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church 38 2803 53rd St, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-744-4526



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Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living 39 501 Gulf Freeway Ste 104, League City, Texas 77573 281-984-1955 888-307-9639

Nia Cultural Family Center 39 PO Box 1491 Galveston, TX 77553 409-765-7086

Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS 39 2420 Winnie, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-765-6971

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School 39 10114 Hwy 6, Hitchcock, Texas 77563 409-925-3224

Pathway to Recovery 40 Various > Call for Nearest Location 888-300-3697

Pediatric Dental Care 40 2501 65th St, Ste A, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-744-4551

Prevent Blindness Texas 40 2202 Waugh Drive, Houston, Texas 77006 713-526-2559

Resolve It, Inc 41 817 Clear Lake Road Ste 2C, Kemah, TX 77565-3121 281-538-1200

Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc 41 1802 Broadway Ste 122, Galveston, Texas 77550 888-919-7233

Rosenberg Library 41 2310 Sealy St, Galveston, Texas 77550-2220 409-763-8854

S.A.F.E. Program 41 PO Box 777, Santa Fe, Texas 77517 409-925-7771

Santa Fe Independent School District 42 4133 Warpath, Santa Fe, Texas 77510 409-925-3526

Sheltering Harbour 42 18726 Tomato St, Spring, Texas 77379 281-251-8686

Shriner’s Hospital for Children - Burns Institute 42 815 Market St, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-770-6600

Social Security Administration 42 2835 Gulf Freeway South, League City, Texas 77573 866-299-3254 800-772-1213

South Shore Montessori, Inc 43 201 South Shore Blvd, League City, Texas 77573 281-334-7345

St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School 43 1612 E Walker, League City, Texas 77573 281-332-3031 281-332-4014

St. Paul Catholic Community 43 18223 Point Lookout Dr, Nassau, Texas 77058 281-333-2509 281-333-3891

St. Vincent’s House 43 2817 Post Office, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-8521

Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) 44 6801 Artmore, Houston, Texas 77054 419 Dowling, Houston, Texas 77003

713-222-2220 832-487-1200

Start Smart Education and Care Center 44 806 Carolyn, La Marque, Texas 77568 409-935-0406

Sunshine Center, Inc 44 1726 21st St, Galveston, TX 77550 409-763-5029



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Teen Health Clinics 44 Various > Call for Nearest Location 409-766-5750 409-766-5713

Temple B’nai Israel 45 3006 Ave O, Galveston, Texas 77553-8060 409-765-5796

Texas AHEC East - Coastal Region 45 808 Bayou Rd, La Marque, Texas 77568 409-933-0021

Texas Attorney General (Texas City Office) 45 3201 FM 2004 Rd, Texas City, Texas 77591-2199 800-252-8014

Texas ChalleNGe Academy 45 PO Box 510 Sheffield, Texas 79781 877-822-0050

Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) 46 PO Box 14200, Midland, Texas 79711-4200 877-543-7669

Texas Children’s Hospital 46 6621 Fannin St, Houston, Texas 77030 832-824-1000

Texas City Independent School District 46 1700 9th Ave N, Texas City, Texas 77590 409-916-0110 409-916-0111

Texas Department of State Health Services 46 5425 Polk, Suite J, Houston, Texas 77023-1497 877-847-8377 713-767-3000

Texas Health and Human Services Commission 47 PO Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711 512-424-6500

Texas Medicaid Program 47 PO Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711 800-252-8263 800-647-6558

The ARC Gulf Coast 47 1600 E Highway 6, Suite 201, Alvin, TX 77511 281-388-1161

The Children’s Center, Inc 47 PO Box 2600, Galveston, Texas 77553 409-765-5212

The Gulf Coast Trade Center 48 143 Forest Service Rd 233, New Waverly, Texas 77358 936-344-6677

The Jesse Tree 48 PO Box 575, Galveston, Texas 77553 409-763-2233

The Salvation Army - Galveston 48 601 51st St, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-763-1691

The Salvation Army - Texas City/La Marque 48 4210 Texas Ave, Texas City, Texas 77591 409-935-1190

United Way - Galveston 49 PO Box 2250, Galveston, Texas 77553 409-762-4357

United Way - Galveston County Mainland 49 922 14th St N, Texas City, Texas 77590 151 Park Ave, League City, Texas 77573

409-948-4211

University of Texas Medical Branch 49 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77555 409-772-1011 877-935-5543

Upward Bound 49 4015 Avenue Q R-286 C&D, Galveston, TX 77550 409-944-1254



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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 50 Various; Call for closest location 800-375-5283

Victims of Crime Program 50 N/A 877-894-8463

WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children) 50 4700 Broadway, Galveston, Texas 77551 409 763-7207

Women’s Advocacy Project, Inc 50 PO Box 833, Austin, Texas 78767 800-777-FAIR

Workforce Solutions 51 3549 Palmer Hwy, Texas City, Texas 77590 409-949-9055

Wright Cuney Recreation Center 51 718 41st St, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-766-2140

YMCA - Teen Programs 51 Various > Call for Nearest Location 713-659-5566



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Listing of Children and Youth Services Organization’s Info and Services Offered

Organization Name and Info Services Offered

ADA Women’s Center Provides licensed substance abuse treatment for medically indigent women in Galveston County. Development of tools for a clean and sober living for a healthier, happier future.

Address: 201 1st Street, Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-763-5516

Website: http://adawomenscenter.org/

Email: [email protected]

AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Provides anonymous HIV testing (free), prevention counseling,

health education/risk reduction, HIV prevention education, clothing assistance, financial education/emergency assistance,

housing assistance, medication assistance program, transportation and volunteer services. Spanish speaking staff is

available.

Address: 707 23rd St, Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-763-2437

Website: http://supportacct.org/default.asp


Al-Anon Family Group Service Provides a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who

share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems through group counseling.

Call for meeting times/locations or view meeting schedule:

www.houstonalanon.org/pdf/MasterSchedule-06.08.2012.pdf

Address: Various > Call for Nearest Location

Phone/Fax: 713-683-7227

Website: www.texas-al-anon.org/meetings.htm


Alvin Community College GED (General Education Development) Services. Info regarding GED class schedule at link below: http://www.alvincollege.edu/CEWD/ged.aspx

Address: 3110 Mustang Road, Alvin, Texas 77511

Phone/Fax: 281-756-3500 / 281-756-3531

Website: www.alvincollege.edu/


http://adawomenscenter.org/

mailto:[email protected]

http://supportacct.org/default.asp


http://www.texas-al-anon.org/meetings.htm

http://www.alvincollege.edu/



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Listing of Children and Youth Services

Organization’s Info and Services Offered


Attention Deficit Disorders Association - Southern Region

Provides a resource network that support individuals impacted by ADHD and related conditions and to advocate for the development of community resources.

Address: 12345 Jones Rd, Ste 287-7, Houston, TX 77070

Phone/Fax: 281-897-0982 Fx 281-894-6883

Website: www.adda-sr.org/


Autism Society - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Provides meetings based on various autism-related topics Held every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm at: Bay Area United Way Building (Conf. Room A) 1300-A Bay Area Blvd Houston, Texas 77058

Address: PO Box 57865, Webster, Texas 77598

Phone/Fax: 409-925-1869

Website: www.autism-society.org/chapter605


Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families

A coalition made up of individuals representing many organizations within our community to provide prevention education on substance abuse and at-risk behavior.

Address: 2145 W Nasa Blvd, Webster, Texas 77598

Phone/Fax: 281-284-0370 Fx 281-284-9953

Website: http://www2.ccisd.net/aboutccisd/ALLIANCE.aspx

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol (BACODA) BACODA’S OSCAR (Outreach, Screening, Assessment, Referral

services) provides screening/assessment, brief motivational interviewing/counseling & referral services to individuals with

potential substance abuse disorders. Counseling is available to

family.

Address: 1300 A Bay Area Blvd, Ste 102, Houston, Texas 77058

Phone/Fax: 281-212-2900 / 800-510-3111 Fx 281-212-2901

Website: http://bayareacouncilondrugsandalcohol.homestead.com/


http://www.adda-sr.org/

http://www.autism-society.org/chapter605

http://www2.ccisd.net/aboutccisd/ALLIANCE.aspx



http://bayareacouncilondrugsandalcohol.homestead.com/



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Bay Area Recovery Center A residential and extended care facility providing relief from and treatment for alcohol and chemical drug dependency. Five facilities within close proximity of each other provide a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for the treatment. Fully licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Address: 4316 Washington, Dickinson, Texas 77539

Phone/Fax: 281-924-9846 / 713-705-4490 24 Hr Help Line

Website: www.bayarearecovery.com/

Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Community based social service agency providing a variety of

assistance services to men, women and children who have experienced victimization relating to domestic violence and/or

sexual assault/abuse. Services include prevention education, counseling, support groups, shelter, legal advocacy,

career/educational advisement and a 24 Hour Hotline.

Address: 210 South Walnut St, Webster, Texas 77598

Phone/Fax: 281-338-7600 Fx 281-557-0290 281-286-2525 24 Hr

Website: www.bayareaturningpoint.org


Boy Scouts of America - Bay Area Council Serves all youth through a value based program of character education, citizenship development, building self-esteem of self-reliance, team work leadership development with the use of the outdoors as a classroom. Promotes mentorship of servant leadership.


Phone/Fax: 409-744-5206 Fx 409-744-7850

Website: www.bacbsa.org

Resource: www.scouting.org

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston “Johnny Mitchell Branch” Provides activities for children and youth (Ages 7- 17 yrs) Free membership including transportation to facility. Activities include educational/recreational programs, sports and tutoring.

Address: 4420 Ave P, Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-763-2227 Fx 409-765-8615

Website: www.bgclubs-houston.org/

http://www.bayarearecovery.com/

http://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/

http://www.bacbsa.org/

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Boys and Girls Harbor Provides care for children & families in crisis experiencing family hardship, neglect, abandonment or abuse. The Harbor is a

family environment that strives to help children learn to

overcome self-destructive patterns, break cycles of abuse, develop social skills, learn responsibility, & work towards

becoming healthy, happy and productive members of society.

Address: 514 Bayridge Road, La Porte, Texas 77571

Phone/Fax: 281-471-9622

Website: www.boysandgirlsharbor.org

Bureau of Vital Statistics (Birth/Death Records)

Birth certificate/death certificate and other document copies. View website for fees and applications.

Address: 9850A EF Lowery Exwy Ste A102 Texas City, Texas 77591

PO Box 939, La Marque, Texas 77568

Phone/Fax: 409-763-7202 / 409-763-8531

Website: www.gchd.org/vitals/index.htm

Catholic Charities Provides a comprehensive network of social services aimed at

promoting and facilitating self-sufficiency. Assistance with basic needs, counseling, AIDS ministry, pregnancy services, refugee

resettlement, seniors, immigration legal services, affordable

home ownership initiative, transitional housing for victims of domestic violence, veterans assistance, adoption services, foster

care & transitional environment for unaccompanied minors.

Address: 2817 Alfreda Houston Place, Galveston, Texas 77550 1300A Bay Area Blvd, Houston, Texas 77058

Phone/Fax: 1-866-649-5862 Toll Free

Website: www.catholiccharities.org

Resource: www.catholiccharities.org/services/services-get-help

Central Christian Church Worship services provided. Sunday 10:00am - Sunday School Sunday 10:50am - Sunday Service Wednesday 5:30pm - Bible Study

Address: 2702 Ave O ½ , Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-762-4884

Website: www.cccgalveston.org/

Resource: [email protected]

http://www.boysandgirlsharbor.org/

http://www.gchd.org/vitals/index.htm

http://www.catholiccharities.org/

http://www.catholiccharities.org/services/services-get-help

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Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Non-profit organization that provides a child friendly

environment for the evaluation of child abuse. The goal of the center is to reduce the trauma of assaults on children by

providing quality interviews, crisis counseling and medical examinations.

Address: 5710 Ave S ½, Galveston, Texas 77551

Phone/Fax: 409-741-6000 Fx 409-741-6004

Website: www.galvestoncac.org

College of the Mainland

GED (General Education Development) and continuing education programs; Financial Aid

Address: 1200 Amburn Rd, Texas City, Texas 77591

Phone/Fax: 409-938-1211 / 888-258-8859 Fx 409-938-1306

Website: www.com.edu


College of the Mainland Child Development Lab School Child care services; NAEYC accredited 1/31/2009 College of the Mainland offers a reduced fee Pre School for children ages 3 - 5 yrs old Summer programs. Also available for older children; call for information

Address: 1200 Amburn Rd, Texas City, Texas 77591

Phone/Fax: 409-938-1211 / 888-258-8859 Fx 409-938-1306

Website: http://fammed.utmb.edu/healthcare/community-resources/directory/College-of-the-Mainland-Child-

Development-Lab-School

Communities in Schools Program The nation’s #1 non-profit dropout prevention program that encourages the coordination of youth-oriented services for

grades K-12 to help students in at-risk situations stay in school

and prepare for life. CIS is a year round, school based service that provides case management to improve academics,

attendance and behavior. Caseworkers are housed in multiple schools in Galveston County.

Address: 2201 Market Street, Ste 715, Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-765-5395

Website: http://galveston.communitiesinschools.org/


http://www.galvestoncac.org/

http://www.com.edu/

http://fammed.utmb.edu/healthcare/community-resources/directory/College-of-the-Mainland-Child-Development-Lab-School



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Community Youth Development Program Provides academic support, mentoring & life skills at Central Middle School. Subcontract with Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston for academic support, recreation, youth leadership development & youth-based curriculums.

Address: 4700 Broadway, Ste B100 , Galveston, Texas 77551

Phone/Fax: 409-621-1031 Fx 409-621-1502

Website: www.thechildrenscenterinc.org/youth_develop.html


Covenant House Texas Provides substance abuse program offering help to youth

addicted to alcohol or drugs. The Mother/Child Program provides special care for pregnant/parenting young women. Youth with

health problems can receive treatment in our on-site medical clinics. The Aftercare Program provides vital additional support

to young people after they leave Covenant House.

Address: 1111 Lovett Blvd, Houston, Texas 77006

Phone/Fax: 713-523-2231 Fx 713-523-6904

Website: www.covenanthousetx.org/

Hotline: 1-800-999-9999

Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Provides support to young women who are experiencing

unplanned pregnancies with a meaningful support program for women of all ages, ethnicity & backgrounds. All services are

confidential and are provided free for women who are pregnant and for mothers with children less than three years of age.

Address: 602 6th St North, Texas City, Texas 77590

Phone/Fax: 409-771-9786

Website: www.cpscm.org/

Department of Health & Human Services Reference for family & children services. Provides various agencies performing a wide variety of tasks and services including research, public health, food and drug safety, grants and other funding, health insurance, etc.

Address: 200 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20201

Phone/Fax: 1-877-696-6775

Website: www.hhs.gov

Directory: www.hhs.gov/about/referlst.html

http://www.thechildrenscenterinc.org/youth_develop.html

http://www.covenanthousetx.org/

http://www.cpscm.org/

http://www.hhs.gov/

http://www.hhs.gov/about/referlst.html



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Department of State Health Services

Children with Special Health Care Needs

Provides services for children with special health needs:

Ambulance, specialist care, dental services, diagnosis/

evaluation, equipment/medical supplies, home health nursing, hospice care, inpatient rehabilitation, insurance premium

payment assistance, medical care lodging & transportation, medicines, mental health services, orthotics/ prosthetics,

outpatient care, physical & occupational therapy, primary & preventative care, speech/hearing services & vision services.

Address: 1100 West 49th St, Austin, Texas 78756

Phone/Fax: 512-776-7355 Fx 512-776-7565

Website: www.dshs.state.tx.us/cshcn/

Hotline: 1-800-252-8023 Toll Free

DePelchin Children’s Center Provides prevention services, parent education, individual, family

& group counseling, transitional living program for homeless young mothers, foster care, adoption, post adoption support

services & residential treatment for children. Other locations: Clear Lake 281-282-6062 / Baytown 281-427-1300

Katy 281-398-1045

Address: 4950 Memorial Dr, Houston, Texas 77007 (Main Office)

Phone/Fax: 713-730-2335 Fx 713-802-3801 713-582-7129 24 Hr

Website: www.depelchin.org


Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) Texas Department of Assistance and Rehabilitative Services

Provides services that help children, newborn to three years, grow and learn while working with families to plan services

based on their concerns. Services include developmental services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech

therapy, counseling, nutrition services & vision/hearing screening.

Address: 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77555-1025

Phone/Fax: 281-534-6755 Fx 281-534-4270

Website: www.utmb.edu/eci/

Family Service Center of Galveston County

Provides licensed in mental health fields, including: Counseling, social work, psychology & family therapy. FSC charges fees that are adjusted so that no one is denied services for financial reasons.

Address: 2200 Market, Ste 600, Galveston, Texas 77550 2401 Termini St, Ste C, Dickinson, Texas 77539

Phone/Fax: 409-762-8636 / 281-576-6366 Fx 409-762-4185

Website: www.fscgal.org


http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/cshcn/

http://www.depelchin.org/

http://www.utmb.edu/eci/

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Friendswood Connection Provides transportation assistance for low income individuals in Friendswood in need of transportation to appointments. Please call: services may be limited

Address: PO Box 2290, Friendswood, Texas 77549

Phone/Fax: 281-996-3359

Website: http://fammed.utmb.edu/healthcare/community-resources/directory/Friendswood-Connection

Galveston College

GED (General Education Development) and continuing education programs; Financial Aid

Address: 4015 Avenue Q Galveston, TX 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-944-4242

Website: www.gc.edu/

Galveston County Coastal Health and Wellness The “medical home” for Galveston County residents who have little or no health insurance or income. Operated by the Galveston County Health District, the clinic provides discounted health and dental care subsidized by federal and county funds. The amount you will be charged varies based on your personal financial status as well as the need for medications and diagnostic tests.

Address: 9850-C EF Lowry Exwy, Texas City, Texas 77591 4700 Broadway F100, Galveston, Texas 77551

Phone/Fax: 409-938-2234 / 281-309-0255 (Call for appointments)

Website: www.coastalhw.org/

Resource: www.gchd.org

Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc Provides client intake and needs assessments, referrals, energy assistance and rental assistance. Section 8 application, Head Start services, family needs assessments and counseling for employment and budgeting.

Address: 2627 Avenue M, Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-765-7878

Website: http://www.gccac.org/

http://fammed.utmb.edu/healthcare/community-resources/directory/Friendswood-Connection

http://fammed.utmb.edu/healthcare/community-resources/directory/Friendswood-Connection

http://www.gc.edu/

http://www.coastalhw.org/

http://www.gchd.org/

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Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services Provides Community Centers and Meals on Wheels Bacliff Community Center: 281-316-8822 Dickinson Community Center: 281-534-4091 Johnson Community Center: 409-934-8148

Address: 4102 Main St, La Marque, Texas 77568

Phone/Fax: 409-934-8100 Fx 409-934-8140

Website: www.galvestonparks-seniors.org

Resource: www.co.galveston.tx.us/

Galveston County Medical Society Provides public and personal health services to residents of Galveston County. The clinic provides medical and dental service to qualified residents of Galveston County regardless of their ability to pay.

Address: PO Box 17077, Galveston, Texas 77552-7077

Phone/Fax: 409-935-3000 Fx 832-615-3429

Website: www.galvestoncms.org/


Galveston County Social Services

Provides assistance with utilities, rent & medication to Galveston County residents who have had a loss or an interruption of income.

Address: 123 Rosenberg, Ste 4127, Galveston, Texas 77550 2516 Texas Ave, Texas City, Texas 77590

Phone/Fax: 409-770-5583 / 409-770-5803

Website: www.co.galveston.tx.us/Community_Services

Resource: www.co.galveston.tx.us/

Galveston County Teen Parenting Coalition Non-profit organization established by local community members

concerned with teen pregnancy and prevention in Galveston

County. Provides following services: Transportation, Counseling Services, Child Care, Employment Services, Preventive Education

& Federal State Application Assistance.

Address: Please call for Galveston or Mainland location

Phone/Fax: 409-766-5858

Website: www.gctpc.org/

http://www.galvestonparks-seniors.org/

http://www.co.galveston.tx.us/

http://www.galvestoncms.org/


http://www.co.galveston.tx.us/Community_Services


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Galveston Housing Authority

Provides housing for low income families through HUD program.

Address: 4700 Broadway, Galveston, Texas 77551

Phone/Fax: 409-765-1900 / 409-765-1905

Website: www.ghatx.org/

Contacts: www.ghatx.org/abtus_contact.html

Galveston Independent School District

Public school & student support services and Head Start program for GISD schools.

Address: PO Box 660, Galveston, TX 77553 3904 Ave T, Galveston, TX 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-766-5100 Fx 409-762-8391

Website: www.gisd.org/

Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Provides shelter to homeless families. The Case Managers support clients in developing personal, home & community living skills, as well as educational, parenting & vocational areas for a successful transition into independent living.

Address: PO Box 2600, Galveston, Texas 77553

Phone/Fax: 409-621-1228

Website: www.thechildrenscenterinc.org/family_crisis.html


GED Classes (College of the Mainland) Galveston / Mainland / Bay Area Provides free GED classes in Galveston, on the Mainland &

Bay Area. For locations, dates & times of classes please visit the website or call.


Phone/Fax: 409-933-8294

Website: www.com.edu/adulted/

http://www.ghatx.org/

http://www.gisd.org/

http://www.thechildrenscenterinc.org/family_crisis.html


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Gleanings From The Harvest (Food Bank) Provides a distribution network that provides nourishing food to those in need. By maximizing relationships with major food distributors and producers, Gleanings effectively distribute nutritious food not only to the truly destitute but to many families in Galveston County.

Address: 624 4th Avenue North, Texas City Texas 77590

Phone/Fax: 409-945-4232 Fx 409-945-2563

Website: http://uwgcm.org/?p=308


Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Inc Provides a professionally-supported One-to-One relationship

with a caring adult and to assist them in achieving their highest potential as they grow to become confident, competent and

caring individuals, by providing committed volunteer, national leadership and standards of excellence.

Address: 1413 Tremont St, Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-763-4638 Fx 409-765-9886

Website: http://mentorsgc.org/

Gulf Coast Center Provides services, programs & employment assistance for those

with intellectual & developmental disabilities, mental illness, HIV

or needing substance abuse recovery services. Programs & services offered assist with adult mental health, child mental

health, psychiatric medical care, substance abuse recovery & counseling, case management & skills training.

- Please call for location for specific services

Address: 123 Rosenberg, Ste 6, Galveston, Texas 77550 (Admin)

Phone/Fax: 409-763-2373 / 281-488-2839 Fx 409-763-5538

Website: www.gulfcoastcenter.org/

Hotline: 866-729-3848 24 Hr Crisis

Gulf Coast Center Connect Transit System Transportation services to various locations in Galveston County. Please call to request a reservation for demand response service

or for information.

Reservations are open every week day from 8:00 am to Noon. Office hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Reservationist will take

information & provide the rider with an estimated pick up time.


Phone/Fax: 800-266-2320 / 409-945-0820

Website: www.gulfcoastcenter.org/connect_transportation.aspx

Resource: www.gulfcoastcenter.org/

http://uwgcm.org/?p=308


http://mentorsgc.org/

http://www.gulfcoastcenter.org/

http://www.gulfcoastcenter.org/connect_transportation.aspx

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Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center

Head Start is a Federal-State partnership in communities to

promote healthy development in young children. The Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office was created and funded to

improve collaboration among Texas schools, social service agencies and other community programs related to or involved

with early childhood education. There are seven priorities:

education, family literacy, children with disabilities, health, childcare, community service, and welfare.


Phone/Fax: 409-762-9109

Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc

Resource: www.uth.tmc.edu

Health Resources and Services Administration The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an

agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care

services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically

vulnerable. Multiple services include health centers, maternal & child health, loans & scholarships, etc.

Address: Access website for locations

Phone/Fax: 888-ASK-HRSA

Website: www.hrsa.gov/


HIS Ministries Provide food once per month to individuals and families who qualify. HIS Ministries does not receive government funding or

assistance from the United Way. Funding is primarily provided by churches, individual donations, and proceeds from their

Resale Shop which cover the cost of food and clothing. A portion

of their food is provided by the Houston Food Bank and many times it’s not enough to meet the demand of those in need.

Address: 4205 Jackson, Santa Fe, Texas 77510

Phone/Fax: 409-925-4697

Website: www.candogood.org/food-pantries/h-i-s-ministries/

Hitchcock Independent School District

Public school, student support services and Head Start program for HISD schools.

Address: 8117 Highway 6, Hitchcock, Texas 77563

Phone/Fax: 409-316-6545 Fx 409-986-5141

Website: www.hitchcockisd.org

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc

http://www.uth.tmc.edu/

http://www.hrsa.gov/


http://www.candogood.org/food-pantries/h-i-s-ministries/

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Holistic CDC Galveston Boys Rites of Passage

A mentoring and leadership development program that serves African American males ages 10 - 17 yrs. Call for appointment.

Address: 4700 Broadway Ste F103, Galveston, Texas 77551

Phone/Fax: 409-621-2817 Fx 409-763-5716

Resource: www.thechildrenscenterinc.org/youth_develop.html


Holy Family Parish of Galveston and Bolivar A unified Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston providing for the community through worship, service,

education & fellowship. Call or visit website for various worship and service locations.

Address: 1010 35th St Rear, Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-762-9646

Website: www.holyfamilygb.org


Hope Village

Provides affordable lifetime care and support services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Address: 15403 Hope Village Road, Friendswood, Texas 77546

Phone/Fax: 281-482-7926 / 281-482-1663 Fx 281-400-2012

Website: www.hope-village.com/


Hospice Care Team Specializes in providing health care services for people with a

terminal illness and support for the patient’s loved ones. These

highly qualified professional focus on meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patients and families who

are coping with a life-limiting illness that is no longer responding to aggressive curative therapies.

Call, email or visit website for closest location


Phone/Fax: 800-545-8738 Toll Free

Website: www.hospicecareteam.org


http://www.thechildrenscenterinc.org/youth_develop.html


http://www.holyfamilygb.org/


http://www.hope-village.com/


http://www.hospicecareteam.org/




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HOTLINES (See Page 5 for more information)

Nat. Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline: 713-528-7273 Resource & Crisis Hotline: 409-765-7233 Suicide Crisis Line: 800-784-2433 Teen Hotline: 713-529-8336 Texas Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 800-252-5400 Texas HIV/AIDS Hotline: 800-342-2437 Texas Runaway Hotline: 888-580-HELP Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-448-4663

Bay Area Turning Point Hotline: 281-286-2525 Covenant House Nineline: 800-999-9999 Crisis Hotline of Galveston County: 409-741-8255 Crisis Intervention of Houston Hotline: 713-468-5463 Gulf Coast MHMR Crisis Hotline: 866-729-3848 Nat. Center for Missing Children: 800-843-5678

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) IDEA by Congress is to ensure all students with a disability receive a free and appropriate public education and related services.

Address: 8001 Centre Park Drive Ste 100, Austin, Texas 78754

Phone/Fax: 800-252-9729 Fx 512-454-4956

Website: http://idea.ed.gov/

Interfaith Caring Ministries Interfaith Caring Ministries (ICM) assists residents of southern Harris and northern Galveston County who have a documented financial crisis. ICM services include: emergency food, rent and utility assistance; medical assistance; vouchers for agency resale shops; and a senior outreach program. Please call to schedule an in-person assessment to evaluate for eligibility to receive services.

Address: 151 Park Avenue, League City, TX 77573

Phone/Fax: 281-332-3881 Fx 281-332-3823

Website: www.icmtx.org


http://idea.ed.gov/

http://www.icmtx.org/




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Island Transit System - Dial-A-Ride/Handivan Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb service for those eligible persons who are unable, due to disability, to use the regular fixed route service. Applications and fare information available online. Handivan Transportation services ($1.00/trip)

Address: 3115 Market St, Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-797-3909 / 409-797-3900 Fx 409-797-3901

Website: www.islandtransit.net/


Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.

Address: 2115 East Governors Circle, Houston, Texas 77092

Phone/Fax: 713-682-4500 Fx 713-682-8238

Website: http://houston.ja.org


KinderCare Learning Centers Provides child care services and curriculum. Daily sign-in to strict parent / guardian identification and single keypad access, we maintain a rigorous standard for safety.


Phone/Fax: 888-523-6765 / 888-525-2780

Website: www.kindercare.com


Krist Samaritan Center

Provides counseling for children, adults and families, specialized training, psychiatric consultation, preventive educational programs, etc.

Address: 17555 El Camino Real, Houston, Texas 77058

Phone/Fax: 281-480-7554 Fx 281-480-4641

Website: www.samaritanhouston.org


http://www.islandtransit.net/


http://houston.ja.org/


http://www.kindercare.com/


http://www.samaritanhouston.org/




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La Marque Aid & Guidance Services

Social and welfare services provided. Address: 320 Laurel, La Marque, Texas 77568

Phone/Fax: 409-938-7852 Fx 409-938-0024

Website: http://uwgcm.org/?p=294


Learning for Life Learning for Life offers classroom-based programs that provide

an action-learning process with grade-specific lesson plans for grades K through 12, plus a complete supplement for special-

needs students. Also provided are social and life skills, assistance in character development and help in formulating

positive personal values.


Phone/Fax: 409-744-5206

Website: www.learning-for-life.org


Legal Redress Program (NAACP Houston Branch) Provides a myriad of civil rights & social justice initiatives, advocacy services are provided at no cost to the community and include, but are not limited to Civic Engagement, Legal Redress, Health and Educational Advocacy. Our Back-to-School/Stay-In-School program provides youth services focused on providing tutorial opportunities & addressing Houston’s high drop-out rate.

Address: 2002 Wheeler Ave, Houston, Texas 77004

Phone/Fax: 713-526-3389 Fx 713-630-2699

Website: http://lawyers.justia.com/firm/naacp-legal-redress-program-12505


Resource: www.naacp-houston.org/

LIFE Houston - Local Infant Formula for Emergencies LIFE provides emergency formula and food for hungry babies and information about proper infant nutrition. Our vision is to meet the nutritional needs of hungry babies in the Greater Houston area

Address: 2002 S Wayside, Ste 113, Houston, TX 77023

Phone/Fax: 713-528-6044 Fx 713-528-3802

Website: www.lifehouston.org/


http://uwgcm.org/?p=294


http://www.learning-for-life.org/


http://lawyers.justia.com/firm/naacp-legal-redress-program-12505


http://www.naacp-houston.org/

http://www.lifehouston.org/




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Lifeline Program (Link-Up America) Government benefit program that provides discounts on monthly telephone service for eligible low-income consumers to help ensure they have the opportunities and security that telephone service affords, including being able to connect to jobs, family and 911 services. Lifeline is supported by the federal Universal Service Fund.

Address: N/A


Website: www.fcc.gov/guides/lifeline-and-link-affordable-telephone-

service-income-eligible-consumers

Lighthouse Baptist Church Worship services provided. Sunday School – 9:45 am Coffee & Fellowship 10:45 am Worship service – 11:00 am

Address: 4105 Gulf Freeway, Dickinson, Texas 77539

Phone/Fax: 281-534-6060 Fx 281-534-6464

Website: www.lighthousebaptistchurch.org


Lighthouse Christian Ministries Lighthouse Christian Ministries (LCM) is a non-denominational Christian Outreach mission dedicated to assisting our neighbors

in new with emergency financial assistance and food for short term help. LCM also provides resources and opportunities

needed to help low-income and underserved individuals and families in the upper Galveston Bay area move toward self-

sufficiency through structured programs.

Address: 800 Grand Ave, Bacliff, Texas 77518

Phone/Fax: 281-339-3033 Fx 281-339-3032

Website: www.lighthousecm.org/


Lone Star Legal Aid Non-profit law firm that provides legal assistance and advocacy on behalf of the low-income and underserved population. Types of legal matters handled include: Family law, welfare assistance, unemployment, housing, healthcare, consumer, etc.

Address: 2200 Market Ste 301, Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-763-0381 / 800-551-3712 Fx 409-762-5739

Website: www.lonestarlegal.org/galveston.pl

Hotline: 800-733-8394

http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/universal-service-fund

http://www.fcc.gov/guides/lifeline-and-link-affordable-telephone-service-income-eligible-consumers

http://www.fcc.gov/guides/lifeline-and-link-affordable-telephone-service-income-eligible-consumers

http://www.lighthousebaptistchurch.org/


http://www.lighthousecm.org/

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M.I. Lewis Social Service Center Provides emergency financial assistance towards rent, utilities,

medicine & GED testing. Other services include the Food pantry, school supplies & delivery aid for seniors. Recipients of this

program must reside within Dickinson ISD boundaries and must

meet all program criteria & guidelines.

Address: 2605 44th St, Dickinson, Texas 77539

Phone/Fax: 281-534-2043 Fx 281-534-1368

Website: www.milewisctr.org


Mainland Children’s Partnership Provides at-risk children and their families in the community

resources to providers of medical, social, educational, financial assistance, and support services providers, and facilitating

improved efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery within the boundaries of the Texas City and La Marque Independent

School Districts.

Address: 2000 Texas Ave Ste 601, Texas City, Texas 77590

Phone/Fax: 409-643-8240 Fx 409-643-8252

Website: www.mcpartnership.org


Mainland Medical Center Medical care services; Community Outreach Prenatal program

located at: Community Family Center

2000 Texas Ave, Suite 621 Texas City, Texas 77590

409-643-8227

Address: 6801 EF Lowry Exwy, Texas City, Texas 77591

Phone/Fax: 409-938-5000

Website: www.mainlandmedical.com

Directory: 888-624-9451

Moody Methodist Church Worship and outreach services. Information on days and times

of services at links below:

Worship Services Schedule www.moody.org/welcome/worship Mission and Outreach www.moody.org/ministries


Phone/Fax: 409-744-4526 Fx 409-744-0508

Website: www.moody.org


http://www.milewisctr.org/

http://www.mcpartnership.org/


http://www.mainlandmedical.com/

http://www.moody.org/welcome/worship

http://www.moody.org/ministries

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Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living (MHCIL) Provides many services to individuals with disabilities. These services include advocacy, peer support, social & recreational, information & referrals, independent living skills training, job readiness training, youth transition, barrier reduction, volunteerism, housing & transportation.

Address: 501 Gulf Freeway Ste 104, League City, Texas 77573

Phone/Fax: 281-984-1955 / 888-307-9639 Fx 713-422-2546

Website: www.mhcil.org


Nia Cultural Center Family Strengthening & Empowerment Programs

Provides family & youth empowerment programs including mentoring, life skill training for youth via the Transformations Girls Rites of Passage Program, parenting skills building via the Family Rites of Passage, and support for both groups provided by partnerships with various community organizations.

Address: PO Box 1491 Galveston, TX 77553

Phone/Fax: 409-765-7086

Website: www.niacultural.org/

Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS

Provides support services to homeless men, women & children including daytime shelter, meals, clothing and assistance with admission to recovery program.

Address: 2420 Winnie, Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-765-6971

Website: www.christusfoundation.org/index.php/en/welcome/m/c/christus-our-daily-bread/

Resource: www.christusfoundation.org/index.php/en/home/f/c/home/

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

Offers classes for Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, Kindergarten and 1st – 6th grade. Extended day care & after-school care also available. Visit website for registration information.

Address: 10114 Hwy 6, Hitchcock, Texas 77563

Phone/Fax: 409-925-3224 Fx 409-925-9900

Website: www.ololcatholicschool.net/2201.html


http://www.mhcil.org/


http://www.niacultural.org/

http://www.christusfoundation.org/index.php/en/welcome/m/c/christus-our-daily-bread/

http://www.christusfoundation.org/index.php/en/welcome/m/c/christus-our-daily-bread/

http://www.christusfoundation.org/index.php/en/home/f/c/home/

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Pathway to Recovery Provides drug & alcohol treatment programs through multiple inpatient/outpatient facilities. For a confidential assessment please call the Admissions Department to speak with one of the Intake Coordinators 24 hrs a day at:

888-300-3697 Toll Free

Online Help Questionnaire: http://www.pathwaytorecovery.com/problem.php

Address: 2119 Oak St, La Marque, Texas 77568 1224 Linton Drive, La Marque, Texas 77568

Phone/Fax: 409-933-4366 / 979-549-0385

Website: www.pathwaytorecovery.com/


Pediatric Dental Care Offering dental services for infants to young adults. Please call for appointments and all other information. Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm

Address: 2501 65th St, Galveston, Texas 77551

Phone/Fax: 409-744-4551 Fx 409-744-5702

Website: www.pediatricdentalcaregalv.com/galveston-tx-general-pediatric-dentistry.htm

Prevent Blindness Texas (Southeast Region) Provides sight saving services through a network of offices and volunteers across Texas. Vision screenings available for children and adults. For a listing of the counties and cities served in Southeast Region go to: http://texas.preventblindness.org/southeast-texas-region

Address: 2202 Waugh Drive, Houston, Texas 77006

Phone/Fax: 713-526-2559 Fx 713-529-8310

Website: http://texas.preventblindness.org/


http://www.pathwaytorecovery.com/


http://www.pediatricdentalcaregalv.com/galveston-tx-general-pediatric-dentistry.htm

http://www.pediatricdentalcaregalv.com/galveston-tx-general-pediatric-dentistry.htm

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Resolve It, Inc Non-profit organization providing a proactive approach addressing the needs of at-risk children dealing with juvenile delinquency, school failure, child abuse and neglect. These services are provided in the most cost effective manner in the hopes of preventing further need for services.

Address: 817 Clear Lake Road Ste 2C, Kemah, TX 77565-3121

Phone/Fax: 281-538-1200 Fx 281-538-1400

Website: www.resolveit.org/


Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc

Provides services for victims of family violence, sexual assault and child abuse including residential shelter, support groups, legal advocacy and counseling.

Address: 1802 Broadway Ste 122, Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-765-7233 / 888-919-7233 Toll Free 24 Hrs

Website: www.rccgc.org


Rosenberg Library Provides information, educational & recreational books, CD’s, DVD’s, homework assistance materials, computer lab for patron use. Extension services provided to those that are homebound due to disability. Contact [email protected]

Address: 2310 Sealy St, Galveston, Texas 77550-2220

Phone/Fax: 409-763-8854 Fx 409-763-0275

Website: www.rosenberg-library.org

Email: Directory: www.rosenberg-library.org/information/contact.html

S.A.F.E. Program (Santa Fe and Hitchcock Schools) S.A.F.E., a Student Assistance Program, helps families & youth in the Santa Fe and Hitchcock school districts. Among the

services offered are: curriculum-based support groups, violence

prevention education, life skills workshops, community updates on ATOD/HIV, drug prevention education, teen parenting

classes, information & referral services, youth activities, summer program for youth/children.

Address: PO Box 777, Santa Fe, Texas 77517

Phone/Fax: 409-925-7771

Website: www.markkilroyfoundation.org/about-safe.html


http://www.resolveit.org/


http://www.rccgc.org/



http://www.rosenberg-library.org/

http://www.rosenberg-library.org/information/contact.html

http://www.markkilroyfoundation.org/about-safe.html




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Santa Fe Independent School District Public school & student support services. After-school day care for students in grades Pre K – 6th Creative Explorers Day Care Director: Kali Wight (409-457-9145)

Address: 4133 Warpath, Santa Fe, Texas 77510

Phone/Fax: 409-925-3526 Fx 409-925-4002

Website: www.sfisd.org


Sheltering Harbour Provides a 24-hour residential treatment center for children 10 - 17 yrs old that offers a group living environment. Therapeutic services include drug counseling, therapy and behavior modification.

Address: 18726 Tomato St, Spring, Texas 77379

Phone/Fax: 281-251-8686 Fx 281-251-8574

Website: www.shelteringharbour.org


Shriner’s Hospital for Children - Burns Institute Provides acute, reconstructive & rehabilitative care for children

with burns & other skin conditions. The inpatient & outpatient

units are designed to allow children to recover in a safe, fun & friendly environment where family comes first. Our world-class

physicians & researchers are committed to continuously advanced burn care & treatment to children from all over the

world.

Address: 815 Market St, Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-770-6600 Fx 409-770-6977

Website: www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/Hospitals/Locations/Galveston.aspx

Resource: www.shrinershq.org

Social Security Administration

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to

disabled adults & children who have limited income & resources. Visit website to apply for services.

Address: 2835 Gulf Freeway South, League City, Texas 77573

Phone/Fax: 866-299-3254 (Local) / 800-772-1213 (Toll Free)

Website: www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/ssi.htm

Resource: www.socialsecurity.gov

http://www.sfisd.org/


http://www.shelteringharbour.org/


http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/Hospitals/Locations/Galveston.aspx

http://www.shrinershq.org/

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/ssi.htm

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South Shore Montessori, Inc

A nationally accredited American Montessori affiliated private school serving children ages 6 months and up. Activities include art, music, Spanish and more.

Address: 201 South Shore Blvd, League City, Texas 77573

Phone/Fax: 281-334-7345 Fx 281-334-7345

Website: www.southshoremontessori.org


St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School Church provides worship and ministry services. Sunday: 8:30am, 10:15am, Noon Weekdays (excluding Wednesdays) 8:30am

Call or visit website for ministry directory of services.

School provides educational development for children’s spiritual, moral & intellectual growth. Pre-K -8th grade academic programs.

Address: 1612 E Walker, League City, Texas 77573

Phone/Fax: Church: 281-332-3031 Fx 281-332-8328 School: 281-332-4014 Fx 281-332-5148

Website: Church: www.saintmcc.org/ School: https://stmarycatholicschool.com/

Email: Church: [email protected] School: [email protected]

St. Paul Catholic Community St. Paul’s Social Outreach Ministry helps the needy of our area

with donations of food and money. Clients are seen Wednesday - Friday between 9:30-11:30 a.m.

For those who cannot visit us during the day due to work, we are available Tuesday evenings 5-7 p.m.

Address: 18223 Point Lookout Dr, Nassau, Texas 77058

Phone/Fax: 281-333-2509 / 281-333-3891

Website: www.stpaulcatholic.org/

St. Vincent’s House A non-profit social service agency providing services & outreach

programs for the entire family. Our services are designed to meet immediate needs of our clients for food, shelter,

healthcare & childcare. Assistance with small grants and/or access to financial resources for families & individuals in crisis

situations, such as pending eviction, utility cutoffs or other

disruptive situations. The Food Pantry for those in need.

Address: 2817 Post Office, Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-763-8521 Fx 409-763-0572

Website: www.stvhope.org/


http://www.southshoremontessori.org/


http://www.saintmcc.org/

https://stmarycatholicschool.com/



http://www.stpaulcatholic.org/

http://www.stvhope.org/




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Star of Hope Transitional Living Center / Women & Family Emergency Shelter Shelter for homeless women, single mothers, single

fathers and/or parents with children. Structured programs are provided that focus on spiritual growth, education, employment, life-management & recovery from substance abuse.

Address: 6801 Artmore, Houston, Texas 77054 419 Dowling, Houston, Texas 77003

Phone/Fax: 713-222-2220 / 832-487-1200

Website: www.sohmission.org/NetCommunity


Start Smart Education and Care Center

Licensed child care services for children infant to Pre-K. Address: 806 Carolyn, La Marque, Texas 77568 525 Texas Ave, La Marque, Texas 77568

Phone/Fax: 409-935-0406

Sunshine Center, Inc Day-habilitation program for adults with disabilities that provides an environment conducive to a variety of specific personal goals.

Development of skills such as decision-making, punctuality, problem solving, following multiple instructions and working

individually. Clients are able to receive the benefits of individual

and group occupational therapy and psychology services on site. Monday – Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Address: 1726 21st St, Galveston, TX 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-763-5029 / 409-763-3621 Fx 409-763-5324

Website: www.sunshinecenterinc.org/


Teen Health Clinics Preventive and primary health/mental care, health education & health referrals to students Ball High School: 4115 Ave O Room 1014 Galveston, TX 77550 Austin Magnet School: 1514 Ave N 1/2 Room 172, Galveston, TX 77550 Central Middle School: 3014 Sealy Ave, Galveston, TX 77550 Blocker Middle School: 500 14th Ave N Room 310, Texas City, TX 77590 LaMarque High School: 300 Vauthier Rd Wing C, La Marque, TX 77568

Address: Various locations

Phone/Fax: 409-766-5750 (Medical services) 409-766-5713 (Mental health)

Website: http://teenhealthinc.org/

http://www.sohmission.org/NetCommunity


http://www.sunshinecenterinc.org/


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Temple B’nai Israel

Provides Jewish religious services and counseling. Address: 3006 Ave O, Galveston, Texas 77553-8060

Phone/Fax: 409-765-5796 Fx 409-765-8302

Website: www.tbigalveston.org


Texas AHEC East - Coastal Region

Provides public and personal health services to residents of Coastal Region.

Address: 808 Bayou Rd, La Marque, Texas 77568

Phone/Fax: 409-933-0021 Fx 933-3107

Website: www.cahectx.org

Resources: www.cahectx.org/Links.html

Texas Attorney General (Texas City Office) The official child support enforcement agency for the State of Texas, the Office of the Attorney General provides services for parents who wish to obtain or provide support for their children.

Address: 3201 FM 2004 Rd, Texas City, Texas 77591


Website: https://www.oag.state.tx.us/cs/index.shtml

Resource: www.oag.state.tx.us/index.shtml

Texas ChalleNGe Academy Provides an alternative education program for drug-free, non-felony convicted 16-18 year olds who have dropped out of or are in danger of dropping out of high school. The 17 ½ month military style academy consists of 5 ½ months spent at our campus in Galveston followed by a one year mentoring program.

Address: PO Box 510 Sheffield, Texas 79781

Phone/Fax: 877-822-0050 (Toll Free)

409-939-3772 / 409-740-4799

Website: www.ngycp.org/tx


http://www.tbigalveston.org/


http://www.cahectx.org/

http://www.cahectx.org/Links.html

https://www.oag.state.tx.us/cs/index.shtml

http://www.oag.state.tx.us/index.shtml

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Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) CHIP is designed for families who earn too much money to

qualify for Medicaid, yet cannot afford to buy private insurance for their children. CHIP provides eligible children with coverage

for a full range of health services including dental, regular checkups, immunizations, prescription drugs, lab tests, X-Rays

and hospital visits.

Address: PO Box 14200, Midland, Texas 79711-4200

Phone/Fax: 877-543-7669 Fx 877-542-5951

Website: www.chipmedicaid.org/

Resource: www.hhsc.state.tx.us/about_hhsc/contact/contact.shtml

Texas Children’s Hospital An internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located

in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. One of the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States, Texas Children’s Hospital

is dedicated to providing the finest possible pediatric patient

care, education and research.

Address: 6621 Fannin St, Houston, Texas 77030

Phone/Fax: 832-824-1000 / 800-364-KIDS (5437) Toll Free

Website: www.texaschildrens.org/


Texas City Independent School District

Public school, student support services and Head Start program for TCISD schools.

Address: 1700 9th Ave N, Texas City, Texas 77590

Phone/Fax: 409-916-0110 / 409-916-0111

Website: www.tcisd.org/

Texas Department of State Health Services

Preventive and primary health and mental health care, health education and health referrals to students in schools through on-site health centers.

Address: 5425 Polk, Ste J, Houston, Texas 77023-1497

Phone/Fax: 877-847-8377 / 713-767-3000 Fx 713-767-3049

Website: www.dshs.state.tx.us/region6-5/default.shtm

Resource: www.dshs.state.tx.us/

http://www.chipmedicaid.org/

http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/about_hhsc/contact/contact.shtml

http://www.texaschildrens.org/


http://www.tcisd.org/

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/region6-5/default.shtm

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission The HHSC services system programs are in accordance with the

highest standards of customer service and accountability for the

effective use of funds. Programs Administered by HHSC: Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Texas

Women’s Health Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, SNAP Food Benefits and Nutritional Programs, Family

Violence Services, Refugee Services & Disaster Assistance

Address: PO Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711

Phone/Fax: 512-424-6500

Website: www.hhsc.state.tx.us

Resource: https://www.211texas.org/211/

Texas Medicaid Program

Medical coverage services for healthcare. Address: PO Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711

Phone/Fax: 800-252-8263/ 800-647-6558

Website: www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/contacts.html

Resource: www.hhsc.state.tx.us

The ARC Gulf Coast Services for those with intellectual/developmental disabilities acquired before the age of 22 yrs old.

Services include: Student support, Scholarships, Family

education, Information on guardianship & alternatives to guardianship, First responder training, Day/Summer Camps ,

Volunteer recruitment/training, assist with advocacy needs, Facilitate workshops, transition meetings & parent training's.

Address: 1600 E Highway 6, Ste 201, Alvin, TX 77511

Phone/Fax: 281-388-1161 Fx 281-585-2390

Website: www.arcgulfcoastchapter.org/


The Children’s Center, Inc Shelter services for persons, families (males or females with

children) and older homeless youth age 16 – 21 yrs old.

Also provided is assistance with the application process for the following programs: Children’s Medicaid, CHIP, CHIP prenatal,

Women’s Health Program, Food Stamps, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and Long Term Care

*Aged and Disabled services: 409-765-6561 Fx 770-0110


Phone/Fax: 409-765-5212 Fx 409-765-6094

Website: www.thechildrenscenterinc.org

http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/

https://www.211texas.org/211/

http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/contacts.html

http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/

http://www.arcgulfcoastchapter.org/


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The Gulf Coast Trade Center The GCT Center promotes the social economic independence of

disadvantaged youths 16 - 18 yrs of age who are adjudicated and at risk of lifelong dependency through a teaching system of

skills needed to confront negative situations as well as providing

opportunities for positive growth.

Address: 143 Forest Service Rd 233, New Waverly, Texas 77358

Phone/Fax: 936-344-6677 Fx 936-344-2386

Website: www.gctc.us/


The Jesse Tree A faith-based, non-profit organization that connects people with the health care, social services and ministerial resources they need to rebuild their lives and uplift their spirits.


Phone/Fax: 409-763-2233

Website: www.jessetree.net


The Salvation Army - Galveston Social services provided (Food, clothing, rent/utilities assistance) Worship services and Outreach.

Address: 601 51st St, Galveston, Texas 77551

Phone/Fax: 409-763-1691 / 409-935-1190

Website: www.salvationarmytexas.org/profiles/Galveston.pdf

Resource: www.salvationarmyusa.org

The Salvation Army –Texas City/La Marque Social services provided (Food, clothing, rent/utilities assistance) Worship services and Outreach.

Address: 4210 Texas Ave, Texas City, Texas 77591

Phone/Fax: 409-935-1190

Website: www.salvationarmytexas.org/profiles/Texas%20City.pdf

Resource: www.salvationarmyusa.org

http://www.gctc.us/


http://www.jessetree.net/


http://www.salvationarmytexas.org/profiles/Galveston.pdf

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

http://www.salvationarmytexas.org/profiles/Texas%20City.pdf

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United Way - Galveston United Way of Galveston provides human care services and referral services to our member agencies, as well as funding Community Investments Initiatives.


Phone/Fax: 409-762-4357 Fx 409-762-1041

Website: www.unitedwaygalveston.org/

United Way - Galveston County Mainland United Way of Galveston County Mainland provides human care services and referral services to our member agencies, as well as funding Community Investments Initiatives.

Address: 922 14th St N, Texas City, Texas 77590 151 Park Ave, League City, Texas 77573

Phone/Fax: 409-948-4211 Fx 409-948-3309

Website: http://uwgcm.org/

University of Texas Medical Branch

Health and medical services. Committed to the health and well-being of all Texans.

Address: 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77555

Phone/Fax: 409-772-1011 / 877-935-5543 Wellkid

Website: www.utmb.edu

Upward Bound Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in

their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities to succeed in pre-college performance and

ultimately in higher education pursuits by serving high school students from low-income families, high school students from

families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree, and

low-income, first- generation military veterans who are preparing to enter post-secondary education

Address: 4015 Avenue Q R-286 C&D, Galveston, TX 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-944-1254

Website: www.gc.edu/gc/Upward_Bound.asp

Resource: www.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/

http://www.unitedwaygalveston.org/

http://uwgcm.org/

http://www.utmb.edu/

http://www.gc.edu/gc/Upward_Bound.asp

http://www.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/



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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services The government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the

United States. The USCIS provides accurate & useful information to our customers, granting immigration & citizenship benefits,

promoting an awareness & understanding of citizenship & ensuring the integrity of our immigration system.

Address: Call for closest location

Phone/Fax: 800-375-5283

Website: hwww.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis

Victims of Crime Program Resources for crime victims: -Provides basic information on jailed offenders -Free service for crime victims & other concerned citizens

-Notifies registered users of changes in offender jail status -Available 24 hrs a day in English or Spanish

Address: N/A


Website: www.co.galveston.tx.us/distatty/resource.htm

WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children)

A nutrition program designed to serve pregnant women, new mothers (both post-partum and breastfeeding moms), and

young children up to the age of five.

- Mon & Fri: 8am-2pm, Tues & Wed: 8am-7pm, - Thurs: 8am-5pm, 4th Sat: 8am-2pm

Other WIC locations Dickinson: 281-337-7606

League City: 281-332-3881 Texas City: 409-949-3471

Address: 4700 Broadway, Galveston, Texas 77551 (Teen moms can go to the Teen Centers @ schools)

Phone/Fax: 409 763-7207 Fx 409-763-7295

Website: www.gchd.org/chn/wic.htm

Women’s Advocacy Project, Inc

Provides volunteer legal advice for victims of domestic violence and abuse.

Address: PO Box 833, Austin, Texas 78767

Phone/Fax: 800-777-FAIR

Resource: www.abanet.org/legalservices/probono/directory/texas.html

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis

http://www.co.galveston.tx.us/distatty/resource.htm

http://www.gchd.org/chn/wic.htm

http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/probono/directory/texas.html



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Workforce Solutions Provides job referrals, job listings, resume assistance, internet

access, copier/fax/telephone/computer access, resource library, computer tutorials, labor market information, job search

workshops, community resources and child care, career exploration/planning, career guidance, education and training.

Monday through Friday: 8am – 5pm

Address: 3549 Palmer Hwy, Texas City, Texas 77590

Phone/Fax: 409-949-9055 Fx 409-949-9050

Website: www.wrksolutions.com/jobs/careeroffices/texascity.aspx


Wright Cuney Recreation Center Offer services for fitness services, Anger Management Classes, Parenting Classes and Shaken Baby Syndrome Classes.

Address: 718 41st St, Galveston, Texas 77550

Phone/Fax: 409-766-2140

YMCA – Teen Programs Provides teen programs/counseling for YMCA Achievers, Leadership High School, Youth & Government, G.I.R.L.S. Program and the YMCA Christian Values Conference Call or visit website for nearest locations.


Phone/Fax: 713-659-5566

Website: www.ymcahouston.org/

http://www.wrksolutions.com/jobs/careeroffices/texascity.aspx


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Children and Youth Services Directory for Galveston County Directory Addition and Update Form

Please complete this form to ensure your agency’s correct information is updated in the Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory. Please check your listing in the online directory as well at www.co.galveston.tx.us under the Community Services listing. If your agency is not listed, you may be added to this year’s updated list. If you have any question, please call the Community Services office at (409) 770-5508. Mail completed form to: Children’s Services Board – Community Services – 722 Moody Ave, 5th Floor, Galveston, TX 77550 Or fax completed form to (409) 766-2523

Agency/Organization Name:

Address (Physical and P.O. Box):

Agency Website:

Telephone: Fax:

Services Offered:

Criteria to Receive Services:

Other Information:




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Community Services: 722 Moody, 5th Floor Galveston, TX 77550

Phone: (409) 770-5508 Fax: (409) 766-2523 Visit our Website at: www.co.galveston.tx.us


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