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Eastland County Resources

Community Health Services

Catholic Charities Fort Worth - Bishop Kevin W. Vann Dental Clinic

249 W. Thornhill Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76115 | (817) 289-3882 | (817) 289-0483 | http://www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org/dentalclinic

The Catholic Charities Fort Worth (CCFW) Dental Clinic provides access to affordable, quality and safe dental care, dental health education and preventative services for economically disadvantaged individuals and families throughout our 28-county region. By appointment only. Potential patients must reside within one of the 28 counties served by the Diocese of FortWorth. The dental clinic does not restrict services in regard to religious affiliation, race, ethnicity, gender or disability. Patients qualifying for dental services must have a household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Center for Life Resources

301 Pogue Ave., Eastland, TX 76448 | (254) 629-8293 | http://www.cflr.us

Provides community mental health services. Use the main phone number to contact an office for an appointment or to ask for more information about eligibility and programs. The 24-hour toll free Crisis Hotline is 1-800-458-7788. This crisis number is for people facing an emergency situation, such as having a homicidal or suicidal thoughts. If your call is an emergency, a crisis team may be sent out to help manage your situation. If necessary, emergency services may also be contacted to respond to your crisis.

Cross Timbers Health Clinics, Inc. - Cross Timbers Community Health Center

1100 W. Reynosa, De Leon, TX 76444 | (254) 893-5895 | (254) 893-5222 | http://www.crosstimbersinc.org

Cross Timbers Health Clinic offers primary and preventative health care services. This clinic offers medical and dental services. Eligibility for discount plan is determined by: Income, based on family size. Must be a resident of Comanche, Eastland, Erath or Brown County. Medical Clinic Hours:Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pmTuesday: 8:00am - 7:00pm Dental Clinic Hours: Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Eastland County Indigent Health Care Program

100 W. Main Suite 203, Eastland, TX 76448 | (254) 629-6076 | (254) 629-6090 | http://www.dshs.state.tx.us

This program provides basic medical services to residents of this county who cannot receive health care coverage from any other source and who are eligible for the program. Eligibility is based on income and resources.

Eastland County Indigent Health Care Program

PO Box 897, Eastland, TX 76448 | (254) 631-5350 | (254) 629-8701 | http://www.eastlandmemorial.com

This program provides basic medical services to residents of this hospital district who cannot receive health care coverage from any other source and who are eligible for the program. Eligibility is based on income and resources.

VA North Texas Health Care System - Granbury Community Based Outpatient Clinic

601 Fall Creek Hwy., Granbury, TX 76049 | (817) 326-3902 | (817) 326-3952 | http://www.northtexas.va.gov

VA North Texas Health Care System has a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) program to provide health maintenance and preventive health care within 30 miles or 30 minutes of a veteran's home. Granbury CBOC serves the following counties: Eastland, Parker, Palo Pinto, Hood, Stephens and Callahan.

County Probation Offices

Eastland County Community Supervison & Corrections Department (CSCD)

102 N. Lamar, Eastland, TX 76448 | (254) 629-2629 | (254) 629-6088 | http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us

Education Assistance

Cisco College Workforce Level 1 Certificate Programs

101 College Heights, Cisco, TX 76437 | (254) 442-5000 | http://www.cisco.edu

Cisco College offers a variety of programs for high-paying, in-demand career fields. Working in partnership with the TX Workforce Commission and other local, federal, and state agencies as well as business and industry, Cisco College has developed programs that offer a gateway into a lifetime profession for students.

Employment Services

Goodwill West Texas

2200 N. 1st St. Abilene, Abilene, TX 79603 | (325) 676-7925 or (866) 686-7925 (toll free) | (325) 676-7391 | http://www.goodwillwesttexas.org/jobs.htm

Goodwill West Texas helps people with barriers to employment find meaningful work. Their employment specialists will do their best to put you to work in one of their locations, or help you find employment in the area. Goodwill West Texas also provides Work Adjustment Training. By working one on one with a mentor, this training program helps individuals build the foundation needed to find and maintain employment in the community.

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas - Brownwood

2202 Highway 377 South, Brownwood, TX 76801-3912 | (325) 646-1591 | (325) 643-5406 | http://www.workforcesystem.org

Job search assistance and resources are available to the public free of charge. Toll Free: 1(877)967-5228. Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Housing Services

Gorman Housing Authority

102 S. Fisher, Gorman, TX 76454 | (254) 734-2400 | (254) 734-3414 | http://www.hud.gov

This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common.

Ranger Housing Authority

526 N.Austin St., Ranger, TX 76470 | (254) 647-3344 | (254) 647-1333 | http://www.hud.gov

This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common.

Rising Star Housing Authority

109 Dill St., Rising Star, TX 76471 | (254) 643-3812 | (254) 643-7402 | http://www.hud.gov

This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common.

Indigent Defense Services

Linda Whetstone, County Court Coordinator

100 W. Main Suite 203, Eastland, TX 76448 | (254) 629-1263 | (254) 629-6090 | http://county.eastlandcountytexas.com/co-judge/index.htm

Tonya Orsini, 91 District Court Coordinator

100 W. Main Suite 302, Eastland, TX 76448 | (254) 629-1797 | (254) 629-1558 | http://county.eastlandcountytexas.com/dist-court/index.html

Legal Aid Services

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas

500 Chestnut Suite 901, Abilene, TX 79602 | (800) 933-8591 | (325) 676-9229 | http://www.lanwt.org/contact_abilene.asp

Other

Catholic Charities Fort Worth - Benefits Enrollment/Community Partner Program

249 W. Thornhill Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76115 | (817) 534-0814 or (866) 727-1494 (Toll Free) | 817-535-8779 | http://www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org

Participates in the Community Partner Program (CPP) through its Benefits Enrollment program. As a CPP site, staff will help people use YourTexasBenefits.com website to submit online applications, including uploading documents for the following programs: Food Stamp/SNAP, Medicaid, TANF and CHIP. Additionally provides outreach and individual application assistance to those interested in learning more about long-term care services and Medicare Savings programs (QMB and Extra Help). In addition, staff will help clients manage their benefit cases as well as assist with renewals and making online changes. Anyone convicted of a drug-related felony (possession, use or distribution of a controlled substance) after August 22, 1996, is not eligible for SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits.

Catholic Charities Fort Worth - Financial Assistance

249 W. Thornhill Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76115 | (817) 534-0814 | http://www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org

Catholic Charities

City and Rural Rides (CARR)

PO Box 712, Coleman, TX 76834 | (800) 710-2277 | http://www.cityandruralrides.com

City And Rural Rides is a low cost rural public transit service operated by Central Texas Rural Transit District. Transportation is available to the general public. Anyone may schedule a ride to any location in the service area and to limited cities out of the area. CARR requires that trips be scheduled one business day in advance by 3:30 p.m.

Eastland County Veterans' Services Office

100 W. Main BSMT 1, Eastland, TX 76448 | (254) 629-6008 or Cell: (254) 631-9273 | http://www.eastlandcountytexas.com

The Veteran Services Officer acts as an advocate and assists veterans and/or their survivors obtain entitled benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the State of Texas. Open Monday from 1:00-4:30 p.m. Please call cell phone during non-office hours.

Texas Department of Health and Human Services - Benefits Office

1331 E. Main St, Eastland, TX 76448 | (254) 629-1713 | (254) 629-8402 | http://www.yourtexasbenefits.com

The SNAP food benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps) help people with low incomes and resources buy the food they need for good health. Medicaid Programs provide medical benefits for eligible low income adults, children, and families. CHIP offers a health insurance program for children. Call or visit website for program-specific eligibility information. Anyone convicted of a drug-related felony (possession, use or distribution of a controlled substance) after August 22, 1996, is not eligible for SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits.Hours: M-F, 8 am to 5 pm.

Parole Offices

Abilene District Parole Office

100 Chestnut Suite 200, Abilene, TX 79602 | (325) 672-1495 | (325) 676-2617 | http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us

Treatment Programs

Alcoholics Anonymous - Fort Worth Central Office

316 Bailey Ave Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76107 | (817) 332-3533 or (800) 396-1602 | http://www.fortworthaa.org

Phones Answered 24 Hours A Day 7 Days a Week. Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous Best Little Region of Texas - Big Country Area

San Angelo, TX(325) 691-9209 or (325) 657-6646 | http://www.bigcountryna.com

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a not for profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. The desire to stop using is the only requirement for membership. The meetings are free and anyone may join.