Health - Partners
American Red Cross, Denton Chapter
- The American Red Cross provides client assistance cards for emergency food and clothing to clients that were involved in a disaster, vouchers for emergency housing, and additional assistance such as eye glasses and prescriptions.
www.redcrossdallas.org
Ann’s Haven VNA
- Ann’s Haven VNA provides care for those diagnosed with terminal illnesses giving symptom management and support to their families. They also provide traditional home health services with specialized programs in cardiac, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and vital stem.
www.vnatexas.org
The Arc of Denton County
- The Arc of Denton County provides programs services in education, advocacy, family support and recreation. They provide children’s activities and programs for adults with disabilities.
www.thearcofdentoncounty.org
Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County
- The Children’s Advocacy Center provides forensic interviews of child abuse victims, assistance with filing Crime Victim Compensation Claims, referrals to other agencies, extended assessments for law enforcement cases, court preparation and court accompaniment, and a counseling program.
www.cacdc.org
Child Study Center
- The Child Study Center provides diagnosis and treatment services to children who have, or are at risk for developmental disabilities, related behavioral and emotional problems.
www.cscfw.org
Day Stay for Adults
- Day Stay for Adults gives respite for family caregivers, medical supervision, provides stimulating and fun activities, well balanced meals and snacks, assistance with personal care needs, administration of prescribed medications, nursing assessment and physical ordered treatments, and socialization.
www.daystay.org
Denton County Friends of the Family
- Denton County Friends of the Family provides a safe shelter for individuals who are victims of relationship violence, a crisis line, relationship violence recovery, sexual assault recovery services, child and adolescent programs, family services and programs in community education, violence intervention and prevention, and an outreach advocacy thrift store.
www.dcfof.org
Family Resource Center of North Texas
- The Family Resource Center of North Texas offers prenatal classes, parenting classes, information and referral, family therapy and car seat safety education. Also provided are programs that encourage expecting parents to make healthy lifestyle choices and workshops focusing on the needs of children during a divorce.
www.dfrc.org
Health Services of North Texas
- Serving HIV+ persons with primary medical care, counseling support groups, food pantry, transportation, assistance with rent, utilities, prescription and health insurance, client advocacy, case management and buddy/companion services.
www.aidsntx.org
Interfaith Ministries
- Interfaith Ministries provide assistance with rent, utilities, prescriptions and medical supplies, adult and child eye exams and eye glasses, transportation, school supplies for children and assistance with obtaining vital records.
www.ifmdenton.org
People’s Clinic of Denton County
- The People’s Clinic provides primary health care treatment for children and adults on a sliding fee schedule for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured.
Pilot Point Goodfellows
- Pilot Point Goodfellows provide assistance with food, clothing, prescriptions and utilities.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
- The Retired and Senior Volunteer program is a program where adults 55 and over address community needs by volunteering at non- profit agencies, governmental entities and health care facilities.
www.rsvpserves.org
SPAN
- The Special Programs for Aging Needs provides meals on wheels, transportation, family caregiver support, emergency response program and benefits counseling.
www.span-transit.org
SW Diabetic Foundation- Camp Sweeney
- The Southwestern Diabetic Foundation provides a camp atmosphere to help boys and girls ages 6 to 18 learn how to manage their diabetes to alleviate short term and long term complications.
www.campsweeney.org
