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.
County Resources
County Resources
This list may not include all available services in a county; please call 2-1-1 to find other resources in your area. Also, some information included here may have changed. TCJE does not endorse any organization's services or religious affiliations, and we cannot guarantee that services will be provided. Before visiting an organization, please contact them about availability, waitlists, and eligibility requirements.
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Community Health Services
Catholic Charities Fort Worth - Bishop Kevin W. Vann Dental Clinic
Center for Life Resources
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
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
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
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
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)
Education Assistance
Cisco College Workforce Level 1 Certificate Programs
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tonya Orsini, 91 District Court Coordinator
Legal Aid Services
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Other
Catholic Charities Fort Worth - Benefits Enrollment/Community Partner Program
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
Catholic Charities
City and Rural Rides (CARR)
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
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
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
Treatment Programs
Alcoholics Anonymous - Fort Worth Central Office
Phones Answered 24 Hours A Day 7 Days a Week. Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous Best Little Region of Texas - Big Country Area
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.