Electronic Community Resource Directory Sara Pinckard

Adult Literacy/ESL Program They provide training in conversational English for non-English speakers, as well as preparation for TOEFL, and basic literacy skills for English-speaking adults. First Baptist Church 1100 Malone Denton, Texas (940) To be eligible you must be a be a non-English speaker.

Argyle Food Bank Provides food to people in the Argyle area that are in need of food services. 414 N Hwy 377 Argyle, TX (940) , (817) , (940)

AIDS Services of North Texas They serve people with HIV by providing primary medical care, counseling support groups, food pantry, transportation, rent assistance, prescription and health insurance, client advocacy, case management and companion services Mesa Drive Denton, TX (940) Service is provided to those persons living in Denton, Rockwall, Hunt, Kaufman, Collin and Dallas Counties

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Denton County Providing mentoring for children ages 6 to 15 from single parent families Dallas Drive Suite 411 Denton, TX ) (888) 887-BIGS

Greater Lewisville Family YMCA The YMCS provides exercise classes and social opportunities for older adults, while providing babysitting. For kids of all ages: after school- sports, swimming, day camp, dance, Indian Guides Cross Timbers Road Flower Mound, TX (972)

The ARC of Denton County The Arc of Denton County is a non-profit organization providing services to people with developmental disabilities by providing family support, public awareness and advocacy service. P.O. Box 1279Denton, TX (800) (972) Services are provided to those with mental retardation and/or physical handicaps and their families.

Youth and Family Counseling The following services are provided for persons wanting weekly counseling: Individual counseling, marital, family counseling, anger control, parenting issues, grief therapy, adolescent development issues, substance or alcohol abuse recovery, job related stress issues, single parent issues and blended family issues. 601 Cross Timbers Road Suite 120 Flower Mound, TX (972)

CCD Family Tree Counseling Family counseling and support for children age birth to 17 years and their families. Programs for runaway, truancy, family conflict or delinquent behavior as well as universal child abuse and neglect prevention program, such as workshops and Parenting Wisely CD Rom interactive program are provided Scripture Denton, TX or

North Central Texas Workforce Commission Provides job referral and offers placement services, while providing employment counseling for veterans, disabled workers, parolees, probationers, older workers, and other special applicant groups Teasley Denton, TX (940)

Cenikor Foundation A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting those who have suffered from substance abuse. Long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment is provided as well as a full range of services including group and private counseling. $35.00 interview fee and $ entrance fee S. Main Street Fort Worth, TX (817) Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

The Shepherd’s Storehouse The Shepherd’s Storehouse provides food and clothing as well as assistance with some utilities, doctor bills, medicine, gas and other emergency needs on an individual basis S. HWY 377 Pilot Point, TX Mailing Address: P.O. Box 826 Pilot Point, TX (940)

Psychology Clinic-University of North Texas Services Include, individual therapy for adults, adolescents and children as well as marital, family and group therapy. Intellectual, vocational personality and neuropsychological evaluations are performed. Another service is behavioral medicine for stress-related illnesses, from symptom management to smoking cessation. UNT-Terrill Hall Mailing Address: P.O. Box Denton, TX (940)

Denton Senior Center Available for persons over the age of 50 to provide recreational, physical, and educational programs. They also offer programs to assist with income tax forms, filling out Medicare papers, dance classes, ceramic classes, computer training, and health checks. 509 N. Bell Denton, TX (940)

Denton County Mental Health / Mental Retardation (MHMR) The Following Services are Provided: MENTAL ILLNESS SERVICES: Psychiatric, vocational and medication, crisis intervention, residential treatment, supported housing, case management, counseling and therapy, and community and family support programs. MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES: Residential, social services, recreational, vocational, rehabilitation, respite, case management, and family support. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES: Intensive and supportive outpatient services for adolescents in both Denton and Lewisville. CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES: Diagnosis and evaluation, counseling and referrals, psychiatric crisis intervention, and case management Scripture Denton, TX (940) (940) Crisis Line (800)

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Providing a wide array of services from providing a way to report abuse, to being able to apply to be a foster or adoptive family.