Community Resources for Families

Disaster Assistance Center

• Information, support, services, and application for assistance for those affected by a severe weather event.
• Types of assistance may include temporary housing assistance, lodging expenses reimbursement, home repair/replacement, and miscellaneous needs.
• Disasterassistance.gov

United Way of Denton County

• Helps children and families succeed, guides and serves veterans and their families, advocates for mental health and makes homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring.
• 1314 Teasely Lane, Denton, Texas 76205
• 940-566-5851
• Unitedwaydenton.org

CCA

• Apply for assistance, visit the food pantry, and discover what services CCA provides. 
• 200 S. Mill Street, Lewisville, Texas 75057
• 972-221-1224
• To make an appointment, email familyservices@ccahelps.org or call 972-219-4305 .
• Ccahelps.org/gethelp

Salvation Army

• Helps with utilities, rent, shelter and drug rehabilitation.
• 880 Fox Ave., Lewisville, Texas 75057
• 972-353-9400
• Salvationarmyntx.org

Metrocrest Services

• Specializes in helping individuals, families and seniors navigate through crisis situations and work to stabilize their lives for a brighter future.
• Serves Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell and Dallas zip code 75287.
• Serves all students attending Hebron High School and/or any of Hebron's feeder middle or elementary schools.
• 1145 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton, Texas 75006
• 972-446-2100
• Metrocrestservices.org

CHOICES Family Center

• The CHOICES Family Center is a free counseling program for all LISD students and families.
• Services are provided in English and Spanish by licensed mental health professionals and/or certified school counselors.
• Sessions will be held at the CHOICES offices at the Lewisville Learning Center (LLC) from Monday – Thursday.
• Sessions will not be held on school holidays.
• Appointments are available in-person for all ages and virtually for middle school and high school students.
• Contact the CHOICES office for more information or to schedule an appointment 469-948-8680.

DCPH Links

Is a mental health referral service for Denton County residents looking for information about mental health community resources.

• Call or Text "Links" to Reach a Navigator - 940-349-3000
• Hours of Operation - Monday – Friday: 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm
• Seeking Mental Health Resources? Fill out this form and the Denton Links team will reach out to you within three business days.
• Need Other Resources - For more information about food, housing, health, and other resources, click here: FindHelp.DentonCounty.Gov.

Denton County MHMR Center

• Denton County MHMR Center is a local Non-Profit Community Center specializing in the treatment of and service delivery to individuals in Denton County with a mental health diagnosis or a developmental disability diagnosis. 
• Crisis Hotline: 1-800-762-0157
• Locations
• Dentonmhmr.org

Big Brother Big Sisters - Denton

• The purpose of the Big Brother Big Sisters program is for each enrolled child to achieve higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, avoidance of risky behaviors and educational success. 

• National research has shown that being in a positive relationship with a volunteer mentor has a direct and measurable benefit in a child’s life.

• Children in the program: 

  • Are more confident

  • Are more likely to stay away from drugs and alcohol
  • Do better in school
  • Get along better with family and friends
  • Feel better about themselves 
• Learn more and/or enroll your child today by visiting bbbstx.org
   

College/Higher Education Assistance

• North Texas Central College (NCTC)'s Talent Search program identifies and assists students from various backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from various backgrounds who complete high school to enroll and complete their higher education. 
• Talent Search services include:

  • Academic, financial, career, or personal counseling including advice on entry or re-entry to secondary or postsecondary programs

  • Career Exploration

  • Tutorial Services

  • Information on Postsecondary Education

  • Exposure to College Campuses

  • Information on Student Financial Assistance

  • Assistance in Completing College Admissions & Financial Aid Applications

  • Assistance in Preparing for College Entrance Exams

  • Mentoring Programs

  • Special STEM Activities for Seventh and Eighth graders

  • Workshops for the Families of Participants

• Apply today, and submit a signed application to your child(ren)'s school front office
• Questions, or for more information, please visit NCTC.edu

Dressed to Learn

• The Lewisville ISD Council of PTAs Dressed to Learn program provides clothing items to LISD students in need who may be experiencing: financial hardship, homelessness, parent/guardian unemployment, or home displacement due to fire, etc.
• Learn more by visiting LISDPTA.org
• Contact: dressedtolearn@lisdpta.org

Love Thy Neighbor - Free Clothing

Love Thy Neighbor’s Clothing Assistance Program is a free clothing closet housed at New Beginnings Church in Lewisville, Texas. Visit Itnlovethyneighbor.org for more details.