Social Service Agencies Directory

1 Social Service Agencies Directory for the Denton County Area Agency: Adult Literacy/ESL Program Address: First Baptist Church 1100 Malone Denton, TX 76201 Telephone Number: (940) 382-2577 Who Is Eligible: Non-English speakers. Available services : Provides training in conversational English for non-English speakers, preparation for TOEFL, and basic literacy for English-speaking adults. Sessions are Mondays when DISD school is in session from 9:00 to 11:30 Fee: None Additional Information: Childcare and transportation provided, by reservation. Agency: Advocacy and Pregnancy Center Address: 817 S. Mill Street STE 112 Lewisville, TX 75057 Telephone Number: (972) 436-2273 Website: Available services : Pregnancy testing information and referral for prenatal care and sexually transmitted diseases.

2 All services are free. Agency: Advocates for Infants and Children Address: Box 424104 Denton, TX 76204 Telephone Number: (940) 566-0224 Who Is Eligible: Families with infants and young children. Available services : A nonprofit advocacy association whose purpose is to serve as a catalyst on behalf of services for families with infants and young children; educate the community about critical issues affecting the well being of families with infants and young children. Fee: Annual fees apply. Additional Information: None Agency: After School Action Sites (Parks and Recreation) Address: Civic Center 321 East McKinney Denton, TX 76201 Telephone Number: (940) 349-8125 Who Is Eligible: Students who attend Denton ISD elementary campuses.

3 Available services : The cooperative program of the Denton Parks and Recreation Department and the Denton Independent School District offers supervised creative activities and an enrichment program at all elementary schools. Action sites are closed on teacher in- Service days and school holidays. Fee: Call Denton Parks and Recreation Department for fees. Scholarships are available. Agency: AIDS services of North Texas Address: 4210 Mesa Drive Denton, TX 76207 Telephone Number: (940) 381-1501 or The National HIV/AIDS Information (800) 974-2437 Website: Who Is Eligible: Agency provides comprehensive care for persons in Denton, Rockwall, Hunt, Kaufman, Collin and Dallas Counties. Available services : Serving HIV+ persons with primary medical care, counseling support groups, food pantry, transportation, assistance with rent, utilities, prescription and health insurance, client advocacy, case management and buddy/companion services .

4 On-site clinic. Serving the community with prevention, education testing and outreach services . Date & Time: Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm Fee: None Agency: American Cancer Society Address: Denton County Chapter Texas Cancer Center 3720 S. I-35 Denton, TX 76210 Mailing Address: Box 51546 Denton, TX 76206 Telephone Number: Denton (940) 380-7908 or (800) ACS-2345 Available services : Provides referrals/ access to community programs; visits by cancer survivors; rides to cancer treatment; supplies as available; smoking cessation and support groups. Agency: American Red Cross Address: 412 S. Carroll Denton, TX 76201 Telephone Number: (940) 384-0880 Fax Number: (940) 384-0884 Available services : The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies such as fire, flood and tornados.

5 Red Cross issues client assistance cards for emergency food and clothing. Vouchers are issued for emergency housing. Additional assistance such as eyeglasses, prescription, etc. is available. Referrals are made for long-term assistance to other Agencies . Agency: Ann s Haven VNA Address: 216 West Mulberry Denton, TX 76201 Telephone Number: (940) 566-6550 Fax Number: (940) 383-4000 Who Is Eligible: Available services : Provides home health care services to ill and dying patients in Denton County in the patients home. Home care services include nursing, therapy and home health aides to patients who are recovering from an accident, illness or surgery. Hospice care provides end of life care to terminally ill patients and bereavement support to their families.

6 Bereavement support is provided for thirteen months after the patient dies. Safe Haven program is specially designed for children who have lost a loved one or friend. Clinical staffs are on call 24 hours a day. Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance accepted, charitable care available. Volunteer opportunities available. Agency has additional offices located in other counties, services provided in 21 counties in North Texas. Agency: Ann Windle School for Young Children Address: 901 Audra Lane Denton, TX 76209 Telephone Number: (940) 369-3900 Fax Number: (940) 369-4930 Available services : Serves the Denton ISD population of 3-5 year olds. Programs include Head Start, Pre-kindergarten, Special Education and Deaf Education.

7 There is no charge to families who qualify. Additional Information: For more information call between 7:30-4:00. Agency: The ARC of Denton County Address: Box 1279 Denton, TX 76202 Telephone Number: (800) 375-4520 (972) 436-8471 Fax Number: (972) 436-8471 Website: Who Is Eligible: Available to persons with mental retardation and/or physical handicaps and their families. Available services : The Arc of Denton County, a non-profit organization is committed to expanding opportunities for people with any developmental disability to exercise the same rights, freedoms and responsibilities as their fellow citizens by providing family support, public awareness and advocacy Service . Fee: None Additional Information: Opportunities available for volunteers.

8 Agency: Area Agency on Aging/North Central Texas Address: Box 5888 Arlington, TX 76005 Telephone Number: (800) 272-3921 Who Is Eligible: Persons who are age 60 and over or caregivers of persons who are age 60 and over. Available services : Provides and coordinates an array of Social services . Most of these services are provided locally through SPAN. Some of the programs provided include, nutrition, transportation, in-home services , senior centers, information and assistance, benefits counseling, legal assistance, health screening and money management services . Fee: None Agency: Argyle Food Bank Address: 414 N Hwy 377 Argyle, TX 76226 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 30 Argyle, TX 76226 Telephone Number: (940) 464-7224 or (817) 491-4666 or (940) 453-1308 Available services : Provides food to people in Argyle who are in need of assistance.

9 Agency: Bereaved Parents of North Texas, Inc. Address: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 1200 North Elm Street Denton, TX Mailing Address: 8 Crest Court Hickory Creek, TX 75065 Telephone Number: (940) 387-1074 Website: Who Is Eligible: Any parent (or one who has acted in a parental role), grandparent or sibling, whose child, grandchild or sibling has died. Available services : Support group meetings once monthly; monthly newsletter; library of bereavement books, tapes and videos available at meetings; telephone friends listing. Date & Time: 3rd Monday, 7:15pm to 9pm **Note: Any time by phone. Fee: None Additional Information: Yearly national conferences meet in various locales to provide specific workshops on nearly every grief aspect, as well as providing opportunities to meet and bond with other bereaved families, share ideas and emotions and heal together.

10 Agency: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Denton County Address: 1112 Dallas Drive Suite 411 Denton, TX 76205 Telephone Number: (940) 243-2447 or (888) 887-BIGS Fax Number: (940) 382-0815 Website: Who Is Eligible: Children ages 6-15 from single parent families Fee: None Additional Information: Volunteer opportunities available. Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters Address: 1400 Crescent STE #1 Denton, TX 76201 Telephone Number: (940) 383-4441 Fax Number: (940) 382-0815 Website: Available services : Offers one-to-one mentoring program for children between the ages 7-14. Mentors meet with children in the community and/or school setting. Agency: Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Council Address: 3945 Roselawn Drive Denton, TX 76207 Telephone Number: (940) 382-5850 Website: Who Is Eligible: Boys first grade through 18 years of age.