Resources to help families

At Children's Health, we recognize that life can be unpredictable. If you or your loved ones are currently facing a health crisis or any urgent situation, please know that you are not alone. We have put together a list of resources and services to help. Your child's health is our highest priority.

Need help with food?

• North Texas Foodbank
  (214) 330-1396 | ntfb.org
  Locate food resources in North Texas and helps apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Need help with mental and emotional support?

• Child and Family Guidance
  (214) 351-3490 | childrenandfamilies.org
  Contact for individual and family counseling.
• Here For Texas
  (972) 525-8181 | herefortexas.com/types-of-support
  Gives support and resources for individuals and families.

Need help with transportation?

• Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
  (214) 979-1111 | dart.org
  Information about trains, buses, or rides. Wheelchair access information is available.
• Medicaid Medical Transportation Program
  (877) 633-8747
  Please have your Medicaid Identification number to use this resource.

Need help with paying utilities?

For Dallas County

• Dallas County Health and Human Services (DHHS)
  (214) 819-2000 | https://dallascounty.org
  Short-term help for Dallas County residents.

For Collin County

• Assistance Center of Collin County
  (972) 422-1850 | assistancecenter.org
  Short-term help for Collin County residents.

For all other counties

• 211 (Texas Information & ReferralNetwork)
  Call 2-1-1 | 211texas.org
  Statewide help hotline. Gives community help information for food, housing, childcare, or emergency services.

Need help with internet access?

• Internet For All
  (972) 925-6000 | internet4all.gov
  Help hotline for internet access.

Need help with housing or paying rent?

• 211 (Texas Information & Referral Network)
  Call 2-1-1 | 211texas.org
  Statewide help hotline. Gives community help information for food, housing, childcare, or emergency services.
• Homeless Crisis Hotline
  (888) 411-6802 | mdhadallas.org/help-resources

Need help to quit smoking?

• American Lung Association
  (800) 586-4872 | lung.org
  Freedom From Smoking program for adults ready to quit smoking.

Need help with other financial services?

• 211 (Texas Information & Referral Network)
  Call 2-1-1 | 211texas.org
  Statewide help hotline. Gives community help information for food, housing, childcare, or emergency services.
• FindHelp
  No phone | findhelp.org
  Helps to locate resources for financial assistance, food pantries, medical care and other free or reduced- cost help.

If you need help with finding resources, please call the Social Work department at 214-456-2300

• PDF Download the Community Resource Sheet - English

• PDF Download the Community Resource Sheet - Spanish

• Link Local and national organizations offering additional community health resources