Granbury Community Resource Guide

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1 Granbury Community Resource Guide Written by: Nacole Morgan Table of Contents Children/Youth Counselors Emergency Assistance /4 Employment/Education /5 Food, Clothing, & Financial Government/Legal Assistance /7 Medical Substance Abuse Transportation

2 2 Children/Youth Boys and Girls Club of Hood County 600 W. Bridge St. Granbury, TX (817) After school, day camps, and sports leagues Membership dues are as low as $10 per year. Hood County Children s Charity Fund Hood County Christmas for Children Operation School Supplies TAMU Agrilife Extension United Way of Hood County P.O. Box 1276 Granbury, TX (817) P.O. Box 681 Granbury, TX (817) P.O. Box 681 Granbury, TX (817) Texas dr. Glen Rose, TX South Morgan Street Granbury, TX Provides aid and assistance though provision of clothing, medical expenses and educational opportunity to children in need. This organization coordinates the collection and distribution of Christmas gifts to identified, underprivileged children of Hood County residents. This organization coordinates the collection and distribution of School Supplies to identified, underprivileged children of Hood County residents. Helpful resources and education for raising children, housing, managing money, & staying healthy United way strives to help improve education, financial stability, and promotes healthy lifestyles.

3 3 Counselors Brazos River Community Counseling Lighthouse Counseling Center Mission Granbury 1844 Acton Hwy. Granbury, TX (817) W. 2 nd St., Granbury, TX (817) Weatherford Hwy Suite 116 (817) Call for Appointment Individual and Group counseling Sliding Scale Call for Appointment Individual and Group counseling Sliding Scale Counseling Southern Concepts 900 Whitehead Rd., P.O. Box 758 Granbury, TX (817) Counseling Emergency Assistance Adult Protective Child Abuse Hotline Crisis Hotline Domestic Violence Hope, Inc Serves Palo Pinto, Parker, Erath, and Hood counties Investigating reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults who are elderly or have disabilities. Exists to eliminate domestic violence through intervention, offering shelter, counseling, support, and education to promote the healing of

4 4 abusive relationships Lake Granbury Medical Center Poison Control Runaway Hotline Suicide Hotline Youth Hotline 1310 Paluxy Rd. Granbury, TX (817) /(817) Local hospital/emergency room Employment/Education Adult Education Learning Center 425 N Granbury Cleburne, TX (817) GED, ESL- English language Christian Women s job corps of Granbury 1310 Weatherford Hwy Bldg C Granbury (817) Provides life skills and job training to women in need Rancho Brazos Community Outreach Center 3701 Sundown Trail Granbury, TX (817) ESL classes 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Every Tuesday evening. Child Care provided Workforce Solutions 919 E. 377 Suite 8 (817) Job Development and Placement services, on the job training and classroom training for economically disadvantaged persons and a

5 5 youth program. Food/Clothing/Financial Church of Christ Pantry First Christian Church 2109 W. Hwy. 377 Granbury, TX Monday & Wednesday 1-3 pm Food Joseph s Locker Angel Food Ministry 1003 Paluxy Road Granbury, TX Food, clothing Lonestar Card Help Line Food stamps Mission Granbury 1310 Weatherford Hwy Suite 116 (817) Food, clothing, financial assistance, counseling services People Helping People 306 Kings Plaza Granbury, TX Food, clothing Salvation Army Chairman: Craig Davis Please call Mission Granbury Financial assistance with utilities, prescriptions, limited medical/dental services, rent, lodging, and disaster aid Southside Baptist Free meal at 5:00pm every 3 rd Saturday Food/clothing every 3 rd Saturday 9:30-12:30 Financial assistance also available Texas Neighborhood or utilities, electricity, propane assistance

6 6 Government/Legal Assistance Hood County District Clerk Hood County Courthouse (817) Mon. Fri. 8:00-5:00 Child support for divorces granted in Hood County. Mediation for child support and visitation conflicts. Legal Aid of Northwest Texas 600 E. Weatherford St. Fort Worth, TX (817) Hood County divorces only Low Income Mon. Fri. 8:00-5:00 (Intake hours: M- W 8:30-11:00 am and 1:30-4:00 pm) Legal services in civil matters only for low income. No criminal, traffic, or personal injury cases. Tarrant and surrounding counties Ada Carey Home (817) Hood County home hotline Department of Human Subsidized/Low Income Granbury Authority 503 N. Crockett Granbury, TX (817) Proof of low income; TANF, Medicaid, Medicare Low Income for low income families, elderly, disabled and/or families with children under 18 years of age or a full time student Habitat for Humanity 500 S. Morgan Street Granbury, TX over the age of 18. Subsidized/Low Income HUD Assistance Subsidized/Low Income Presbyterian Night Shelter (818) Shelter in Tarrant County Safe Haven (817) Shelter in Tarrant County

7 7 Salvation Army Contact: David Dowell Medical Brazos Pregnancy Clinic 1812 Acton Hwy. Granbury, TX Community Medication Assistance Hood County Indigent Care Ruth s Place For adults only (817) Blood Pressure Screening, Clinical Cholesterol/Triglycerides Tests, Diabetes Screening, Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology, Family and Community Medicine, General Laboratory Tests, General Physical Examinations, Hospitals, Immunizations, Prescription Medication, Public Clinics, Skilled Nursing Facilities Contact: Norma Wright 2723 Maplewood (Oak Trail Shores) Granbury, TX Free medical and dental services for low income and uninsured families. Texas Department of Health Immunizations, HIV testing

8 8 Substance Abuse Alcoholics Anonymous McCree Hall, Cherry St. between 2nd & 3rd Granbury, TX Celebrate Recovery Star Council West Bluebonnet (down the hill at Lakeside Ministry Center) Granbury, TX W Hwy 377, Granbury, TX Tuesdays 6:15-8pm Fridays 7-8:00pm Twelve- step program. Provides the tools to recover from hurts, habits, and hang- ups. Meetings include free dinner, worship with testimonies and teaching, and small issue- specific groups. Free childcare is provided. Areas: Addiction, sexual abuse, self- esteem, victimization, risky behaviors, and wellness for adolescents and adults. Insurance accepted: MEDICAID, Medicare, SLIDING SCALE and payment assistance available services may be FREE. Transportation Medicaid Transportation (800) & (877) Mon. Fri. 8:00-5:00 Transit System (817) or (254) Mon. Fri. 8:00-5:00 Transportation to and from medical and dental appointments none Have to be on Medicaid & they need at least 2 days notice Zone Rates School rates, demand response, airport services, etc.