Information and Referral

*DISCLAIMER: The listing below is for informational purposes only.  We in no way endorse, recommend, or guarantee any of the organizations or information listed below and will not be held responsible for any issues or problems that may arise from utilizing these resources.  Please let us know if you find that any of the information below is not accurate.

Information & Referral Program Information

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Texas Dept. of Aging & Disability Services (DADS)
1-877-438-5658
Provides information and programs relating to aging and disabilities. Manages the interest lists for the MDCP, CLASS, and DB-MD programs. You may visit www.dads.state.tx.us/services for additional information.

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Community Living Assistance & Support Services (CLASS)
1-877-438-5658
CLASS provides home and community based services to people with mental retardation and/or related conditions as a cost-effective alternative to placement in a facility. A related condition is a disability, other than mental retardation, that originated before age 22 and that affects the ability to function in daily life. There is a 7-8 year waiting list for this program, so it is important to get your or your loved one’s name on the list as soon as possible.

Services include:  Attendant care, adaptive aids, medical supplies, case management, habilitation, minor home modifications, nursing services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological and behavioral support services, respite care, specialized therapies (music, massage, horseback riding, recreation, and more), and speech pathology.

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Medically Dependant Children’s Program (MDCP)
1-877-438-5658
MDCP provides services to support families caring for children and young adults who are medically dependent and to encourage de-institutionalization of children in nursing facilities. There is a long waiting list for this program also, but there is a way to get around the waiting list. Call Caring for more information about this option.

Services include:  Respite care, adjunct support services, adaptive aids, minor home modifications, transition assistance services, financial management services.

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Deaf-Blind Multiple Disabilities (DB-MD)
1-877-438-5658
DB-MD provides home and community based services to people who are both deaf and blind with at least one additional disability as a cost-effective alternative to placement in a facility. The program focuses on in creasing opportunities for consumers to communicate and interact with their environment.

Services include:  Adaptive aids and medical supplies; behavior support services; case management; chore provider; employment assistance; environmental accessibility; minor home modifications; habilitation; intervener; nursing services; occupational therapy; orientation and mobility; physical therapy; prescription drugs, if not covered through Medicare; respite care; specialized nursing services; speech, hearing and language therapy; supported employment; and transition assistance services.

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CBA, PHC, CAS, & FC Intake & Referral Line
1-888-337-6377
These programs provide personal care services free of charge to persons who are eligible. Eligibility and services provided differ slightly from program to program. For additional information, assistance, or to see if you or your loved one may be eligible for services at no cost to you, call Caring Home Health at 972-226-2929.

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Home and Community-based Services (HCS)
1-512-438-3190
HCS provides home and community based services to people with mental retardation and related conditions as a cost-effective alternative to placement in a facility. A related condition is a disability, other than mental retardation, that originated before age 22 and that affects the ability to function in daily life. There is a 7-8 year waiting list for this program, so it is important to get your or your loved one’s name on the list as soon as possible.
Services include:  Attendant care, adaptive aids, assistive living, foster care, group homes, medical supplies, case management, habilitation, minor home modifications, nursing services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological and behavioral support services, respite care, and speech pathology.
 
Personal Care Services
1-888-276-0702
A free-of-cost service that provides in-home attendant care and assistance with activities of daily living for persons under 21 years of age who have Medicaid or are Medicaid eligible. Parents or guardians must call to request this service for their child. You may visit www.tmhp.com and go to the PCS Information link for additional information.


Information and Referral Resource Listing

ADA Hotline
2323 S. Shepherd #1000
Houston, TX. 77019
Phone: (800) 949-4232 
Fax: (713) 520-5785
Email: dlrp@ilru.org
Web: http://www.accessibletech.org/resources/resources-dbtacs.html
 
Advocacy, Inc. North Texas Regional Office
1420 West Mockingbird, Ste 450
Dallas, TX 75247
Phone: (214) 630-0916 or (800) 880-2884 
Fax: (214) 630-3472
State Web site: www.advocacyinc.org
Manager: Betty Black
 
Arc of Dallas, The
12700 Hillcrest, Ste 200
Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: (214) 634-9810 
Fax: (214) 634-9815
Email: info@arcdallas.org 
Guardianship Email: guardianship@arcdallas.org
Web site: www.arcdallas.org
Executive Director: Sherry Wacasey
Long known as “The Source” for information, area resources, agency referrals and advocacy, The Arc connects people with existing solutions and resources. One of their resident experts will listen to your situation and work with you to identify resources and/or solutions.
 
Arc of Greater Tarrant County, The (Arc GTC)
1051 Haskell St, Ste 106
Fort Worth, TX 76107-2649
Phone: (817) 877-1474
Fax: (817) 877-1477
Email: kathleen.cantrell@arcgtc.org
Web site: www.arcgtc.org
Executive Director: Dr. Richard Garnett
 
Arc of Hunt County, The
P.O. Box 8783
Greenville, TX 75404
Phone: (903) 468-8798
Email: arcofhuntcounty@aol.com
Web site: www.thearcofhuntcounty.org
President: Teena Shipp  |  (903) 454-7022  |  stshipp@9plus.net
 
Arc of NE Tarrant County, The
P.O. Box 14455
Ft. Worth, Tx 76117
Phone: (817) 834-7700
President: Laura Butler
Phone: (817) 829-4302
Email:laura@butlerpainting.net
Email: arc-tc_ed@charter.net
 
Arc of Texas, The
8001 Centre Park Drive, Ste 100
Austin, TX 78754
Phone: (800) 252-9729 or (512) 454-6694
Fax: (512) 454-4956
Email: secretary@thearcoftexas.org
Web site: www.thearcoftexas.org
Executive Director: Mike Bright
 
Arc of the United States, The
1010 Wayne Avenue, Ste. 650
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 565-3842 or (800) 433.5255
Fax: 301-565-3843
Email: info@thearc.org
Web site: www.thearc.org
Executive Director: Peter Berns
 
Assistance Center of Collin County
900 E. 18th Street
Plano, TX 75074
Phone: (972) 422-1850 or (800) 725-4936
Fax: (972) 422-1855
Email: rclive@assistancecenter.org
Web site: www.assistancecenter.org
Executive Director: Jackie Hall
 
Autism Society of America
Autism Society of America promotes the development of services and resources for individuals with PDD or autism. Call your local chapter for meeting times, locations and additional information.
 
Autism Treatment Center, Inc. – Dallas Office
10503 Metric Drive
Dallas, TX 75243
Phone: (972) 644-2076 | (877) 666-2747
Fax: (972) 644-5650
Email: abrown@atcoftexas.org
Web site: www.atcoftexas.org
Director: Dr.Carolyn Garver
 
Brain Injury Association of Texas
316 W. 12th Street Suite #405
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 326-1212 or (800) 392-0040
Fax: (512) 479-3370
Email: info@biatx.org
Web site: www.biatx.org
Board President: Jane Boutte
 
ChildCareGroup
8585 N. Stemmons Freeway #500
Dallas, TX 75247
Phone: (888) 8CHILD8, (214) 630-5949
Fax: (214) 688-4436
Email: info@ccgroup.org
Web site: www.childcaregroup.org
President/CEO: Betsy Edmondson
 
Collin County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
(Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas)
11370 Strittmatter Rd.
Pilot Point, TX 76258
Phone: (940) 390-8087
Email: ADRC@solbroadband.com
 
Community Council of Greater Dallas
Phone: (214) 871-15065
Web site: refersoftware.com/ccgd
Offers resource information on a wide array of human services.
 
Connect to Care
Phone: (888) 743-1202
Email: ConnectToCareDallas@metrocareservices.org
Web site: www.connecttocaredallas.org
Offers information and referral services for persons with aging and disability related issues.
 
CONTACT Crisis Line
P.O. Box 800742
Dallas, TX 75380
Phone: (972) 233-0866
Fax: (972) 233-2427
Email: amy@contactcrisisline.org
Web sites: www.contactcrisisline.org and www.teencontact.org
President: Benaye Y. Rogers
 
Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
14070 Proton, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75244
Phone: (972) 233-9107, ext. 222
(calls are returned twice a week by volunteers)
Fax: 972-490-4219
President: Anna Burton
Email: adminassistant@dbida.org
Website: www.dbida.org
 
Dallas Dyslexia Information Group
14070 Proton Rd, Ste100
 Dallas, TX 75244
Phone: (214) 691-6950
Email: adminassistant@sbida.org
Web site: www.dbida.org
All meetings for this group are held at The Winston School, 5707 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX 75229
 
Dallas Ramp Project, The
Mailing address: P.O. Box 832006
Richardson, TX 75083
Street Address: 4720 Simonton Rd, Dallas, TX 75244
Phone: (972) 235-7309
Email: info@dallasramps.org
Web site: www.dallasramps.org
Fax: (972) 238-8556
Assistant Organizer: Al McCraw
 
Deaf-Blind Multi-handicapped Association of Texas
815 High School Drive
Seagoville, TX 75159
Phone: (972) 287-1904
Email: stephenschoen@sbcglobal.net
Web site: www.dbmat-tx.org
Executive Director: Stephen Schoen (512) 336-7859
 
Denton County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services
2519 Scripture
PO Box 2346
Denton, TX 76201
Central Intake Phone: (940) 381-5000 or (800) 762-0457
Email: larryw@dentonmhmr.org
Email: williamd@dentonmhmr.org
Web site: www.dentonmhmr.org
CEO: Bill Drybread (940) 565-5210
Director: Larry West, Phone: (940)381-1736
Crisis Hotline: (800) 762-0157 or TTY: (800) 269-6233
 
Education Service Center, Region X (10)
400 E. Spring Valley Rd.
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone: (972) 348-1700
Fax: (972) 231-3642
Email: gloria.key@region10.org
Web site: www.ednet10.net
Assistant Special Education Director: Gloria Key
 
Epilepsy Foundation Texas – Dallas/Ft. Worth
7777 Forest Lane, Suite B-116
Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: (888) 548-9716
Fax: (214) 351-2610
Email: tholloway@eftx.org
Web site: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/efgnt/
Education Coordinator: Toni Holloway
 
Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT- NT)
4239 Road to the Mall North
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Phone: (817) 919-2228
Web site: www.featnt.org
Contact: Katherine Lee
 
Finding Help in Texas: 211
Phone: 211
Web site: www.211texas.org
Offers free 24-hour information and referrals to social services in Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall counties. Information relates to food, shelter, assistance with rent or utility bills, counseling, child care, after-school programs, senior services, disaster relief, and more. Special services include Aging Information Office and Relay Texas (711).
 
Housing Crisis Center
4210 Junius St.
Dallas, TX 75246
Phone: (214) 828-4244
Fax: (214) 828-9623
Executive Director: Kathryn Jacob
Website: www.hccdallas.org
 
Joni and Friends
6510 Abrams Road, Suite 125
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: (214) 739-2523
Fax: (214) 739-3034
Email: dallas@joniandfriends.org
Web site: www.dallas.joniandfriends.org
Area Director: Bonnie Banker
 
LifePath Systems of Collin County (MHMR)
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 828
McKinney, TX 75070
Physical Address
104 N. Cedar St.
Allen, Texas, 75002
Mental Retardation Phone: (972) 727-9133
Web site: www.lifepathsystems.org
Mental Health Phone: (972) 422-5939
Fax: (972) 562-8220
 
Mental Health America of Greater Dallas
624 N. Good-Latimer Expwy., Ste 200
Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (214) 871-2420 x 109
Fax: (214) 954-0611
Email: mgenhausen@mhadallas.org
Web site: www.mhadallas.org
President: Mike Gelhausen
Program Director: Greg Zarb
 
Metrocare Services - Mental Retardation Services
101 N Zang Blvd
Dallas, TX 75208
Phone: (214) 333-7000 
Fax: (214) 333-4107
Web site: www.metrocareservices.org
CEO: James Baker, M.D.
 
NorthSTAR (North Texas Behavioral Health Authority)
1201 Richardson Drive, Ste. 270
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (214) 366-9407
Fax: (214) 366-9417
Email: info@ntbha.org
Web site: www.dansatex.org
Executive Director: Alexander Smith
Email: alsmith@ntbha.org
 
Parkland Managed Care
Phone: (888) 672-2277
Offers free health benefits including vision and dental to children, expectant mothers, and persons with disabilities living in Dallas County, Arlington, and Grand Prairie. Apply at your local Medicaid office and chose the health plan which best serves your area.
 
PATH (Partners Resource Network, Inc.)
1090 Longfellow Dr., Suite B
Beaumont, TX 77706
Phone: (800) 866-4726 (Texas Parents only) or (409) 898-4684
Fax: (409) 898-4869
Email: Partnersresource@sbcglobal.net
Web site: www.partnerstx.org
Region 8 & 10 Regional Coordinator: Daphne Cunningham | Cell: (817) 680-0249
 
Personal Care Services
Phone: (888) 672-2277
Web site: www.tmhp.com
A free-of-cost service that provides in-home attendant care and assistance with activities of daily living for persons under 21 years of age who have Medicaid or are Medicaid eligible. Parents or guardians must call to request this service for their child. You may visit www.tmhp.com and go to the PCS Information link for additional information.
 
PHASE (Padres Hispanos Ayudando a Sobresalir a los ninos Especiales)
720 Stadium Drive
Garland, TX 75042
Phone: (972) 494-8538
Fax: (972) 494-8171
Email: zdaniel@garlandisd.net
Administrator: Zela Daniel, RN
 
PLANES (Padres Latinos Ayudando a Ninos Especiales
Phone: (214) 828-0137
Contact: Maria Cardona
 
REACH of Dallas, Resource Center on Independent Living
8625 King George, Suite 210
Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 630-4796 or TTY (214) 630 5995
Fax: (214) 630-6390
Email: reachdallas@reachcils.org
Website: www.reachcils.org
Executive Director: Charlotte A. Stewart
Offers information, referral, and advocacy services.
 
Social Security Administration (SSA)
10600 Steppington Dr, Building 2
Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: (214) 346-2381 or (800) 772-1213 or TDD (800) 325-0778
Fax: (972) 542-4724
Email: tx.fo.mckinney@ssa.gov
Web site: www.ssa.gov
Manager: Mary Evans
Medicaid Hotline: (800) 252-8263
Texans with severe disabilities may apply for Social Security Disability Insurance and/or Supplemental Security Income at their local Social Security Office. To apply for disability benefits, call or visit their website. The Social  Security Administration administers two disability programs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is related to work. A person earns coverage for themselves and family members by paying Social Security tax. The program covers workers who are disabled, disabled widows/widowers and disabled adult children of workers. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) covers adults and children and is related to means - if you do not own much or have much income, you may be able to qualify for SSI.
 
Special News
4546 CR 408
McKinney, TX 75071 
Phone: (214) 544-7255 
Email: stephanie@grishamfarms.org Web: http://www.grishamfarms.org
Contact: Stephanie Grisham
 
Spina Bifida Association of North Texas
705 W. Avenue B, Ste 409
Garland, TX 75040
Phone: (972) 238-8755
Spanish: (972) 208-7804
Fax: (972) 414-3772
Email: information@spinabifidant.org
Web site: www.spinabifidant.org
Executive Director: Carroll Brown Arnold
 
Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services (DADS)
Phone: (877) 438-5658
Web site: www.dads.state.tx.us/services
Offers information and programs relating to aging and disabilities. Manages the interest lists for the MDCP, CLASS, and DB-MD programs.
 
Texas Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
Phone: (800) 628-5115
Web site: www.dars.state.tx.us/services
Offers an excellent resource listing for various disabilities.
 
Texas Education Agency
1701 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas, 78701
Phone: (512) 463-9734
Fax: (512) 463-9838
Web site: www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed
Director of Special Education: Gene Lenz
Parent Information Line: (800) 252-9668
 
Texas Fragile X Association
P.O. Box 560106
Dallas Tx 75356-0106
Phone: (214) 536-TXFX (8939)
Fax: (925) 938-93158
Email: Info@TexasFragileX.org
Web site: www.TexasFragileX.org
Contact: Becky Cox
 
Texas Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program
Phone: (800) 440-0493
HIPP is a Medicaid program that allows a recipient to receive free private health insurance paid for entirely by their state’s Medicaid program. A Medicaid recipient must be deemed ‘cost effective’ by the HIPP program to qualify.
 
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
4900 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 1-877-787-8999, TDD 1-888-425-6889
Fax: (512) 491-1967
Email: contact@hhsc.state.tx.us
Web site: www.hhsc.state.tx.us/help
Executive Commissioner: Albert Hawkins
For local offices call (877) 236-6500.
Offers statewide Health and Human Services related information and referral services.
 
Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas
3919 River Forest Dr
Richmond, TX 77406
Email: TouretteTexas@aol.com
Website: www.tourettetexas.org
Phone: (281) 238-8096
Fax: (281) 238-0468
Executive Director: Sheryl Kadmon
 
UCP of North Texas
8802 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75235
Phone: (214) 351-2500
Fax: (214) 351-2610
Email: janbragg@ucpnorthtexas.org
Web site: www.ucpnorthtexas.org
President/CEO: Bill Knudsen
HR Director: Jan Bragg (214) 247-4507

Informational & Referral Respite Care Provider Listing
 
Church Sponsored Respite Care Programs

Christian Adult
1655 N. Jim Miller Rd.
Dallas, TX 75217
Phone: (214) 391-2178
Contact: Joyce Carr
Provides assisted living, adult daycare, and respite services for elderly persons with disabilities. No transportation provided. Private pay. Call for more information.

Christian Heights
4708 Wadsworth Dr.
Dallas, TX 75217
Phone: (214) 371-4285
Director: Carolyn Greer
Provides day care services for adults with physical and cognitive disabilities (ages 18 and up.)

Friday’s Kids
First United Methodist Church
201 S. Locust St.
Denton, TX 76201
Phone: (940) 382-5478 
Contact: Rhonda Clark
Provides Friday evening respite care, from 6 pm-10 pm, for children with special needs and their siblings.

Friday Night Friends
Custer Rd. United Methodist Church
6601 Custer Rd.
Plano, TX 75023
Phone: (972) 618-3450 
Contact: Judith Jolly
Provides free respite care every Friday from 6pm-10 pm.

Irving Bible Church
2435 Kinwest Pkwy.
Irving, TX 75063
Phone: (972-831-8777
Provides respite services the fourth Saturday of each month from
6 pm-9 pm for children of all ages.

Kids’ Night Out
Resurrection Lutheran Church
1919 Independence Pkwy.
Plano, TX 75075
Phone: (972) 867-0460
Provides respite care on the second Friday of each month from
6:30-9:30 p.m.

L.A.M.B.S.
Valley View Christian Church
17601 Marsh Ln.
Dallas, TX 75287
Phone: (214) 731-1748, ext. 410 (voicemail)
Contact: B.G. Hasselle
Provides respite services on the fourth Friday of each month from
6:30-10 pm.

NIGHT Owls
Highland Park United Methodist Church
3300 Mockingbird Ln.
Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 523-2284
Program Coordinator: Wendy Griffith
Provides free respite services on the first and third Friday of each month for children with disabilities and their siblings.

Special Needs Ministry at Stonebriar Community Chruch
4801 Legendary Dr, Rm. 148
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (469) 252-5358
Email: info@stonebriar.org
Web site: www.stonebriar.org
The Special Needs Ministry is here to serve; meeting the spiritual, physical, and social needs of children, teens, and adults with disabilities.

We offer the following programs/services for people with special needs:

Sunday Worship Services
Sunday-Morning Programs
Deaf Ministry
Monthly Respite Program
Evening Programs
Special Events
Parent Support Group

 

Non-Profit Respite Care Programs

Arc of Dallas, The
12700 Hillcrest, Ste 200
Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: (214) 634-9810
Fax: (214) 634-9815
Email: info@arcdallas.org 
Web site: www.arcdallas.org
Improves the quality of life for people with intellectual and related developmental disabilities.

Easter Seals of North Texas
4201 Brook Spring Drive, Building B
Dallas, TX 75224
Phone: (214) 372-3300
Fax: (214) 372-3304
Email: ijones@ntx.easterseals.com
Web site: www.dallas.easterseals.com

Trinity Center
4443 N Josey Lane, Ste 100
Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone: (972) 030.3919
Director: Mike Shillings
Outpatient therapy services are provided to children and adults with disabilities. Physical, occupational, speech and hearing therapy are offered along with counseling, high-risk infant screening and social work services. Funded through corporate/foundation grants and fundraisers, managed care organizations, and donations. Approved as Medicaid and Medicare provider. Call for more office locations.

Oak Cliff Center
4201 Brook Spring Drive, Building B
Dallas, TX 75224
Phone: (214) 372-3300
Fax: (214) 372-3304
Email: ijones@ntx.easterseals.com
Web site: www.dallas.easterseals.com
President: Monica Prather

Trinity Center
4443 N Josey Lane, Ste 100
Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone: (972) 030.3919
Director: Mike Shillings
 
Other Respite Care Programs

Grisham Farms Therapy Zoo
4546 CR 408
McKinney, TX 75071
Phone: (214) 544-7255
Email: stephanie@grishamfarms.org
Web site: www.grishamfarms.org
Director: Stephanie Grisham
The goal of Grisham Farms Therapy Zoo is to provide a safe, private environment for special needs children and adults to interact with farm and exotic animals. These animals are used as tools for social, emotional, behavioral and cognative skill development.

The center is available for use by therapsts and teachers in public and private school systems, as well as therapists in private practice. Grisham Farms also provides services for children in the foster care system, including visits to the farm with their caseworks, parents and/or foster families, as well as respite care.

The zoo is open Monday - Thursday from 10 AM until 2 PM by reservation only.  A maximum of 10 visitors are allowed at a time to maximize the one on one interaction with the animals.

Call or email Stephanie for more information regarding fee and package options.

Mesquite Adult Day Care
229 Barnes Bridge
Mesquite, TX 75150
Phone: (972) 266-2131
Director: Lynn Davis
Day program for adults (18 and up) with disabilities or debilitating conditions. Requires medical diagnosis. Provide transportation in the Dallas area.

Scenario Adult Restorative Nursing and Day Care Services
3120 W. Northwest Hwy.
Dallas, TX 75220
Phone: (214) 351-1212
Director: Elizabeth Perez
Comprehensive day programming and care for adults with disabilities.

Town Hall Adult Restorative Nursing and Day Care Center
226 E. 10th St.
Dallas, TX 75203
Phone: (214) 948-8892

1005 SW 3rd St.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Phone: (972) 237-1905

Provides structured day program, including social services, activities, therapy, exercise, outings and nutritional services. Must have a medical diagnosis and physician’s orders. Transportation provided.