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Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory
Services Available to Galveston County Children and Families
Compliments of:
For More Information Please Contact:
The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County Community Services 722 Moody, 5th Floor Galveston, TX 77550 Phone: (409) 770-5508 Fax: (409) 766-2523 Visit our Website at: www.co.galveston.tx.us
2013
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Table of Contents
About The Children’s Services Board ………………… 3
About Our Community …………………………………… 4
24 Hour Emergency Hotlines …………………………… 5
Types of Services Offered ……………………………… 6
Services Offered By Organizations …………………… 7
Alphabetical Listing of Organizations ……………… 15
Detailed Organization Listings ……………………… 21
Directory Addition and Update Form ……………… 52
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
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The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
About Us
Our Board has been active in the community for many years. The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County is dedicated to addressing the issues facing our youth and families in Galveston County. Our goal is to let the community know of the services offered in our area and to find any gaps in needed services for our citizens. We will also continue our efforts to prevent child abuse in our communities by supporting our service providers and reaching out to our communities. We also support and fund the needs of our children in foster care.
Our Mission
To provide Community Outreach Services directed toward improving the Care and Welfare of the children of Galveston County with special emphasis on Foster Care.
How We Can Help
Our Board Members understand the struggles for families and community agencies to find the resources that they may need. We compiled this Directory in an effort to help people in our community find the supports and resources available to them.
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About Our Community
About Galveston County
Galveston County is an important resource for Texas. Our citizens work hard to help improve the lives of other Texans through our ports, industrial resources, and schools. Our County has a rich history as a popular tourist destination due to our beautiful landscape and ocean views. Galveston County will continue to be a valuable part of Texas.
About Our Families
The citizens of Galveston County are a very diverse mix of cultures and values. Our families and children have many services available to them in time of need. Our County works hard to ensure our citizens are cared for and have their basic needs met. The Children’s Services Board is a part of Galveston County that helps to bring our citizens to the resources needed and supports Galveston County children in foster care. The children and families of Galveston County are very important to us. We will strive to serve our families and better the lives of our children and youth.
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24 Hour Emergency Hotlines *If you are in need of Immediate Police or EMS Response, Dial 911*
Bay Area Turning Point Service Hotline: 281-286-2525 Assistance services to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault/abuse.
Covenant House Nineline: 800-999-9999 Counseling hotline (Bullying, Family, Human Trafficking, Suicide, Abuse, Health, Sex, Drug/Alcohol Abuse, etc.)
Crisis Hotline of Galveston County: 409-741-8255
Trained phone counselors offer crisis and phone counseling for any problem or crisis
Crisis Intervention of Houston Hotline: 713-468-5463 Counseling hotline (Depression, Violence, Alcoholism, Suicide, Drug Abuse, etc.)
Gulf Coast MHMR Crisis Hotline: 866-729-3848 Support and counseling for substance abuse and mental health emergencies
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Hotline: 800-843-5678 Nationwide reporting and support for families of missing and/or exploited children
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Support, counseling and refuge for victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault
Rape/Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline: 713-528-7273 Confidential support and assistance for those that have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence
Resource & Crisis Center Intervention Hotline: 409-765-7233 Assistance and counseling for those seeking help for sexual and/or domestic violence
Suicide Crisis Line: 800-784-2433 Crisis and suicide prevention counseling for individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide
Teen Hotline: 713-529-8336 Peer crisis and phone counseling for teens and youth (Depression, Violence, Alcoholism, Suicide, Drug Abuse, etc.)
Texas Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 800-252-5400 For reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, the elderly or the disabled
Texas HIV/AIDS Hotline: 800-342-2437 HIV/AIDS counseling and support
Texas Runaway Hotline: 888-580-HELP Dedicated counselors helping youths and families in runaway situations
Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-448-4663 Referrals and resource information for runaways and/or youth in crisis
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Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Types of Services Offered
Child Care Hotline Phone Numbers
Clothing Legal Assistance
Counseling Services Medical Care
Dental Services Mental Health Services
Employment Services Preventative Education
Federal/State Application Assistance Respite Care
Financial Assistance Shelters
Food Substance Abuse Recovery
GED Services Transportation
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Services Offered by Organizations
Child Care Clothing (Continued) Boys and Girls Harbor College of the Mainland Child Development Lab School Galveston County Teen Parenting Coalition Galveston Independent School District Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Hitchcock Independent School District KinderCare Learning Centers Moody Methodist Church Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School S.A.F.E Program Santa Fe Independent School District South Shore Montessori, Inc St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School St. Vincent’s House Start Smart Education and Care Center Texas City Independent School District The ARC Gulf Coast YMCA – Teen Programs
Lighthouse Christian Ministries M.I. Lewis Social Service Center Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS Resource Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc The Children’s Center, Inc The Jesse Tree The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque
Counseling Services (Continued)
ADA Women’s Center AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Al-Anon Family Group Service Attention Deficit Disorders Association - South Region Autism Society - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA) Bay Area Recovery Center Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Boys and Girls Harbor Catholic Charities Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Communities in Schools Program Community Youth Development Program Covenant House Texas Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Depelchin Children’s Center Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) Family Service Center of Galveston County Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc
Clothing
AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Boys and Girls Harbor Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Covenant House Texas Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Galveston Island Family Crisis Center HIS Ministries Interfaith Caring Ministries
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Services Offered by Organizations
Counseling Services (Continued) Counseling Services (Continued) Galveston County Teen Parenting Coalition Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Inc Gulf Coast Center Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Holistic CDC Galveston Boys Rites of Passage Holy Family Parish of Galveston and Bolivar Hope Village Hospice Care Team Interfaith Caring Ministries Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Krist Samaritan Center Learning for Life Legal Redress Program ( NAACP Houston Branch) Lighthouse Christian Ministries Mainland Children’s Partnership Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living Nia Cultural Center Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS Pathway to Recovery Resolve It, Inc Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc S.A.F.E Program Sheltering Harbour Shriner’s Hospital for Children - Burn Institute St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School St. Paul Catholic Community
St. Vincent’s House Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) Sunshine Center, Inc Teen Health Clinics Temple B’nai Israel The ARC Gulf Coast The Children’s Center, Inc The Gulf Coast Trade Center The Jesse Tree The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque Upward Bound Workforce Solutions Wright Cuney Recreation Center YMCA – Teen Programs
Dental Services
Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Galveston County Coastal Health and Wellness Galveston County Medical Society Health Resources and Services Administration Pediatric Dental Care Texas AHEC East - Coastal Region Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Texas Health and Human Services Commission Texas Medicaid Program University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Services Offered by Organizations
Employment Services Federal/State Application Assistance (Cont’d) Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Community Youth Development Program Covenant House Texas Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc Galveston County Teen Parenting Coalition Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Gulf Coast Center Hope Village Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas La Marque Aid & Guidance Services Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) Sunshine Center, Inc The Gulf Coast Trade Center The Jesse Tree The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque Workforce Solutions
Galveston County Teen Parenting Coalition Galveston Housing Authority Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Gulf Coast Center Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Health Resources and Services Administration La Marque Aid & Guidance Services Lone Star Legal Aid Mainland Children’s Partnership Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Social Security Administration Texas Attorney General (Texas City Office) Texas ChalleNGe Academy Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Health and Human Services Commission Texas Medicaid Program The ARC Gulf Coast The Children’s Center, Inc The Gulf Coast Trade Center The Jesse Tree U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Victims of Crime Program WIC Program
Federal/State Application Assistance
AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Bureau of Vital Statistics (Birth/Death Records) Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Covenant House Texas Department of Health & Human Services Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc Galveston County Social Services
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Services Offered by Organizations
Financial Assistance Food AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Catholic Charities Covenant House Texas Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Department of Health & Human Services Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc Galveston County Social Services Health Resources and Services Administration Interfaith Caring Ministries La Marque Aid & Guidance Services Lifeline Program (Link-Up America) Lighthouse Christian Ministries M.I. Lewis Social Service Center Mainland Children’s Partnership Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Social Security Administration St. Paul Catholic Community St. Vincent’s House Texas Attorney General (Texas City Office) Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Texas Health and Human Services Commission Texas Medicaid Program The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque United Way - Galveston & Mainland Upward Bound WIC Program Workforce Solutions
AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Galveston County Dept. of Parks & Senior Services Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Gleanings From The Harvest (Food Bank) HIS Ministries Holy Family Parish of Galveston and Bolivar Interfaith Caring Ministries La Marque Aid & Guidance Services LIFE - Local Infant Formula for Emergencies Lighthouse Christian Ministries M.I. Lewis Social Service Center Moody Methodist Church Our Daily Bread Day Shelter – CHRISTUS Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School St. Paul Catholic Community Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) Texas Health and Human Services Commission The Children’s Center, Inc The Jesse Tree The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque WIC Program
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Services Offered by Organizations
Hotline Phone Numbers Legal Assistance 24 Hr Hotline: 281-286-2525 (Bay Area Turning Point) Covenant House Nineline: 800-999-9999 Crisis Hotline of Galveston County: 409-741-8255 Crisis Intervention of Houston Hotline: 713-468-5463 Gulf Coast MHMR Crisis Hotline: 866-729-3848 Nat. Center for Missing Children: 800-843-5678 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Rape/Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline: 713-528-7273 Resource & Crisis Center Hotline: 409-765-7233 Suicide Crisis Line: 800-784-2433 Teen Hotline: 713-529-8336 Texas Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 800-252-5400 Texas HIV/AIDS Hotline: 800-342-2437 Texas Runaway Hotline: 888-580-HELP Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-448-4663
Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Catholic Charities Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Gulf Coast Center Legal Redress Program ( NAACP Houston Branch) Lone Star Legal Aid Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Texas Attorney General (Texas City Office) The ARC Gulf Coast U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Victims of Crime Program Women’s Advocacy Project, Inc
GED Services Alvin Community College College of the Mainland Galveston College GED Classes (College of the Mainland Area) M.I. Lewis Social Service Center Texas ChalleNGe Academy
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Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Services Offered by Organizations
Medical Care Mental Health Services AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County Covenant House Texas Department of Health & Human Services Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) Galveston County Coastal Health and Wellness Galveston County Medical Society Gulf Coast Center Health Resources and Services Administration Hope Village Hospice Care Team Interfaith Caring Ministries Mainland Medical Center Prevent Blindness Texas (Southeast Region) Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Sheltering Harbour Shriner’s Hospital for Children - Burn Institute St. Vincent’s House Teen Health Clinics Texas AHEC East - Coastal Region Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Texas Children’s Hospital Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Medicaid Program The Jesse Tree University of Texas Medical Branch
Attention Deficit Disorders Association - South Region Autism Society - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Boys and Girls Harbor Covenant House Texas Department of State Health Services (Special Needs) Depelchin Children’s Center Family Service Center of Galveston County Galveston County Coastal Health and Wellness Galveston County Medical Society Gulf Coast Center Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Hope Village Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Krist Samaritan Center Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Sheltering Harbour Sunshine Center, Inc Teen Health Clinics Texas Children’s Hospital Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Medicaid Program The ARC Gulf Coast The Gulf Coast Trade Center
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Services Offered by Organizations
Preventive Education Preventive Education (Continued) AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA) Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Boy Scouts of America - Bay Area Council Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston Boys and Girls Harbor Communities in Schools Program Community Youth Development Program Covenant House Texas Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Depelchin Children’s Center Early Childhood Intervention (ECI Launch) Family Service Center of Galveston County Galveston County Coastal Health and Wellness Galveston County Teen Parenting Coalition Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Inc Gulf Coast Center Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Holistic CDC Galveston Boys Rites of Passage Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Krist Samaritan Center La Marque Aid & Guidance Services Learning for Life Legal Redress Program ( NAACP Houston Branch) LIFE - Local Infant Formula for Emergencies
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Mainland Children’s Partnership Mainland Medical Center Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living Nia Cultural Center Prevent Blindness Texas (Southeast Region) Resolve It, Inc Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc S.A.F.E Program Sheltering Harbour St. Vincent’s House Teen Health Clinics Texas AHEC East - Coastal Region Texas ChalleNGe Academy Texas Department of State Health Services The ARC Gulf Coast The Children’s Center, Inc The Gulf Coast Trade Center The Jesse Tree Upward Bound Victims of Crime Program YMCA – Teen Programs
Respite Care
Boys and Girls Harbor Gulf Coast Center Hope Village Sheltering Harbour
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Services Offered by Organizations
Shelters Transportation
Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Boys and Girls Harbor Catholic Charities Covenant House Texas Depelchin Children’s Center Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc Sheltering Harbour St. Vincent’s House Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) The Children’s Center, Inc The Salvation Army – Galveston/Texas City/La Marque
AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc The ARC Gulf Coast Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Friendswood Connection Galveston County Teen Parenting Coalition Gulf Coast Center Connect Transit System Island Transit System - Dial-A-Ride/Handivan Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living St. Vincent’s House
Substance/Alcohol Abuse Recovery
Al-Anon Family Group Service ADA Women’s Center AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc Bay Area Alliance for Youth & Families Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA) Bay Area Recovery Center Covenant House Texas Gulf Coast Center Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS Pathway to Recovery Sheltering Harbour Star of Hope (Women & Family Emergency Shelter) The Gulf Coast Trade Center
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Alphabetical Listing of Children and Youth Services
Organization’s Name, Address and Contact Number(s)
Service Organization Name Pg Service Address Phone
ADA Women’s Center 21 201 1st Street, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-5516
AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc 21 707 23rd St, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-2437
Al-Anon Family Group Service 21 Various > Call for Nearest Location 713-683-7227
Alvin Community College 21 3110 Mustang Road, Alvin, Texas 77511 281-756-3500
Attention Deficit Disorders Association - South Region 22 12345 Jones Rd, Ste 287-7, Houston, TX 77070 281-897-0982
Autism Society - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter 22 PO Box 57865, Webster, Texas 77598 409-925-1869
Bay Area Alliance For Youth & Families 22 2145 W Nasa Blvd, Webster, Texas 77598 281-284-0370
Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol (BACODA) 22 1300 A Bay Area Blvd, Ste 102, Houston, Texas 77058 281-212-2900
Bay Area Recovery Center 23 4316 Washington, Dickinson, Texas 77539 713-705-4490
Bay Area Turning Point, Inc 23 210 South Walnut St, Webster, Texas 77598 281-286-2525
Boy Scouts of America - Bay Area Council 23 3020 53rd St, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-744-5206
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston (J. Mitchell Branch) 23 4420 Ave P, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-763-2227
Boys and Girls Harbor 24 514 Bayridge Road, La Porte, Texas 77571 281-471-9622
Bureau of Vital Statistics (Birth/Death Records) 24 9850A EF Lowery Exwy A102 Texas City, Texas 77591 PO Box 939, La Marque, Texas 77568
409-763-7202 409-763-8531
Catholic Charities 24 2817 Alfreda Houston Place, Galveston, Texas 77550 1300A Bay Area Blvd, Houston, Texas 77058
866-649-5862
Central Christian Church 24 2702 Ave O ½ , Galveston, Texas 77550 409-762-4884
Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County 25 5710 Ave S ½, Galveston, Texas 77551 409-741-6000
College of the Mainland 25 1200 Amburn Rd, Texas City, Texas 77591 409-938-1211
College of the Mainland Child Development Lab School 25 1200 Amburn Rd, Texas City, Texas 77591 409-938-1211
Communities In Schools Program 25 2201 Market Street, Ste 715, Galveston, Texas 77550 409-765-5395
Community Youth Development Program 26 4700 Broadway, Ste B100 , Galveston, Texas 77551 409-621-1031
YMCA - Teen Programs 51 Various > Call for Nearest Location 713-659-5566
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Listing of Children and Youth Services Organization’s Info and Services Offered
Organization Name and Info Services Offered
ADA Women’s Center Provides licensed substance abuse treatment for medically indigent women in Galveston County. Development of tools for a clean and sober living for a healthier, happier future.
Alvin Community College GED (General Education Development) Services. Info regarding GED class schedule at link below: http://www.alvincollege.edu/CEWD/ged.aspx
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Listing of Children and Youth Services
Organization’s Info and Services Offered
Organization Name and Info Services Offered
Attention Deficit Disorders Association - Southern Region
Provides a resource network that support individuals impacted by ADHD and related conditions and to advocate for the development of community resources.
Address: 12345 Jones Rd, Ste 287-7, Houston, TX 77070
Autism Society - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Provides meetings based on various autism-related topics Held every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm at: Bay Area United Way Building (Conf. Room A) 1300-A Bay Area Blvd Houston, Texas 77058
A coalition made up of individuals representing many organizations within our community to provide prevention education on substance abuse and at-risk behavior.
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Listing of Children and Youth Services
Organization’s Info and Services Offered
Organization Name and Info Services Offered
Bay Area Recovery Center A residential and extended care facility providing relief from and treatment for alcohol and chemical drug dependency. Five facilities within close proximity of each other provide a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for the treatment. Fully licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Address: 4316 Washington, Dickinson, Texas 77539
Phone/Fax: 281-924-9846 / 713-705-4490 24 Hr Help Line
Website: www.bayarearecovery.com/
Bay Area Turning Point, Inc Community based social service agency providing a variety of
assistance services to men, women and children who have experienced victimization relating to domestic violence and/or
sexual assault/abuse. Services include prevention education, counseling, support groups, shelter, legal advocacy,
career/educational advisement and a 24 Hour Hotline.
Address: 210 South Walnut St, Webster, Texas 77598
Phone/Fax: 281-338-7600 Fx 281-557-0290 281-286-2525 24 Hr
Boy Scouts of America - Bay Area Council Serves all youth through a value based program of character education, citizenship development, building self-esteem of self-reliance, team work leadership development with the use of the outdoors as a classroom. Promotes mentorship of servant leadership.
Address: 3020 53rd St, Galveston, Texas 77551
Phone/Fax: 409-744-5206 Fx 409-744-7850
Website: www.bacbsa.org
Resource: www.scouting.org
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston “Johnny Mitchell Branch” Provides activities for children and youth (Ages 7- 17 yrs) Free membership including transportation to facility. Activities include educational/recreational programs, sports and tutoring.
College of the Mainland Child Development Lab School Child care services; NAEYC accredited 1/31/2009 College of the Mainland offers a reduced fee Pre School for children ages 3 - 5 yrs old Summer programs. Also available for older children; call for information
Address: 1200 Amburn Rd, Texas City, Texas 77591
Phone/Fax: 409-938-1211 / 888-258-8859 Fx 409-938-1306
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Listing of Children and Youth Services
Organization’s Info and Services Offered
Organization Name and Info Services Offered
Community Youth Development Program Provides academic support, mentoring & life skills at Central Middle School. Subcontract with Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston for academic support, recreation, youth leadership development & youth-based curriculums.
Covenant House Texas Provides substance abuse program offering help to youth
addicted to alcohol or drugs. The Mother/Child Program provides special care for pregnant/parenting young women. Youth with
health problems can receive treatment in our on-site medical clinics. The Aftercare Program provides vital additional support
to young people after they leave Covenant House.
Address: 1111 Lovett Blvd, Houston, Texas 77006
Phone/Fax: 713-523-2231 Fx 713-523-6904
Website: www.covenanthousetx.org/
Hotline: 1-800-999-9999
Crisis Pregnancy Support Center of the Mainland, Inc Provides support to young women who are experiencing
unplanned pregnancies with a meaningful support program for women of all ages, ethnicity & backgrounds. All services are
confidential and are provided free for women who are pregnant and for mothers with children less than three years of age.
Address: 602 6th St North, Texas City, Texas 77590
Phone/Fax: 409-771-9786
Website: www.cpscm.org/
Department of Health & Human Services Reference for family & children services. Provides various agencies performing a wide variety of tasks and services including research, public health, food and drug safety, grants and other funding, health insurance, etc.
Address: 200 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20201
Address: 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77555-1025
Phone/Fax: 281-534-6755 Fx 281-534-4270
Website: www.utmb.edu/eci/
Family Service Center of Galveston County
Provides licensed in mental health fields, including: Counseling, social work, psychology & family therapy. FSC charges fees that are adjusted so that no one is denied services for financial reasons.
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Listing of Children and Youth Services
Organization’s Info and Services Offered
Organization Name and Info Services Offered
Friendswood Connection Provides transportation assistance for low income individuals in Friendswood in need of transportation to appointments. Please call: services may be limited
GED (General Education Development) and continuing education programs; Financial Aid
Address: 4015 Avenue Q Galveston, TX 77550
Phone/Fax: 409-944-4242
Website: www.gc.edu/
Galveston County Coastal Health and Wellness The “medical home” for Galveston County residents who have little or no health insurance or income. Operated by the Galveston County Health District, the clinic provides discounted health and dental care subsidized by federal and county funds. The amount you will be charged varies based on your personal financial status as well as the need for medications and diagnostic tests.
Address: 9850-C EF Lowry Exwy, Texas City, Texas 77591 4700 Broadway F100, Galveston, Texas 77551
Phone/Fax: 409-938-2234 / 281-309-0255 (Call for appointments)
Website: www.coastalhw.org/
Resource: www.gchd.org
Galveston County Community Action Council, Inc Provides client intake and needs assessments, referrals, energy assistance and rental assistance. Section 8 application, Head Start services, family needs assessments and counseling for employment and budgeting.
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Listing of Children and Youth Services
Organization’s Info and Services Offered
Organization Name and Info Services Offered
Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services Provides Community Centers and Meals on Wheels Bacliff Community Center: 281-316-8822 Dickinson Community Center: 281-534-4091 Johnson Community Center: 409-934-8148
Address: 4102 Main St, La Marque, Texas 77568
Phone/Fax: 409-934-8100 Fx 409-934-8140
Website: www.galvestonparks-seniors.org
Resource: www.co.galveston.tx.us/
Galveston County Medical Society Provides public and personal health services to residents of Galveston County. The clinic provides medical and dental service to qualified residents of Galveston County regardless of their ability to pay.
Address: PO Box 17077, Galveston, Texas 77552-7077
Galveston Island Family Crisis Center Provides shelter to homeless families. The Case Managers support clients in developing personal, home & community living skills, as well as educational, parenting & vocational areas for a successful transition into independent living.
Galveston County Compliments of The Children’s Services Board of Galveston County
Children and Youth Services Directory www.co.galveston.tx.us
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Listing of Children and Youth Services
Organization’s Info and Services Offered
Organization Name and Info Services Offered
Gleanings From The Harvest (Food Bank) Provides a distribution network that provides nourishing food to those in need. By maximizing relationships with major food distributors and producers, Gleanings effectively distribute nutritious food not only to the truly destitute but to many families in Galveston County.
Address: 624 4th Avenue North, Texas City Texas 77590
Phone/Fax: 409-763-2373 / 281-488-2839 Fx 409-763-5538
Website: www.gulfcoastcenter.org/
Hotline: 866-729-3848 24 Hr Crisis
Gulf Coast Center Connect Transit System Transportation services to various locations in Galveston County. Please call to request a reservation for demand response service
or for information.
Reservations are open every week day from 8:00 am to Noon. Office hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Reservationist will take
information & provide the rider with an estimated pick up time.
Holy Family Parish of Galveston and Bolivar A unified Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston providing for the community through worship, service,
education & fellowship. Call or visit website for various worship and service locations.
Address: 1010 35th St Rear, Galveston, Texas 77550
Bay Area Turning Point Hotline: 281-286-2525 Covenant House Nineline: 800-999-9999 Crisis Hotline of Galveston County: 409-741-8255 Crisis Intervention of Houston Hotline: 713-468-5463 Gulf Coast MHMR Crisis Hotline: 866-729-3848 Nat. Center for Missing Children: 800-843-5678
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) IDEA by Congress is to ensure all students with a disability receive a free and appropriate public education and related services.
Address: 8001 Centre Park Drive Ste 100, Austin, Texas 78754
Phone/Fax: 800-252-9729 Fx 512-454-4956
Website: http://idea.ed.gov/
Interfaith Caring Ministries Interfaith Caring Ministries (ICM) assists residents of southern Harris and northern Galveston County who have a documented financial crisis. ICM services include: emergency food, rent and utility assistance; medical assistance; vouchers for agency resale shops; and a senior outreach program. Please call to schedule an in-person assessment to evaluate for eligibility to receive services.
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Island Transit System - Dial-A-Ride/Handivan Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb service for those eligible persons who are unable, due to disability, to use the regular fixed route service. Applications and fare information available online. Handivan Transportation services ($1.00/trip)
Address: 3115 Market St, Galveston, Texas 77550
Phone/Fax: 409-797-3909 / 409-797-3900 Fx 409-797-3901
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.
Address: 2115 East Governors Circle, Houston, Texas 77092
KinderCare Learning Centers Provides child care services and curriculum. Daily sign-in to strict parent / guardian identification and single keypad access, we maintain a rigorous standard for safety.
Legal Redress Program (NAACP Houston Branch) Provides a myriad of civil rights & social justice initiatives, advocacy services are provided at no cost to the community and include, but are not limited to Civic Engagement, Legal Redress, Health and Educational Advocacy. Our Back-to-School/Stay-In-School program provides youth services focused on providing tutorial opportunities & addressing Houston’s high drop-out rate.
LIFE Houston - Local Infant Formula for Emergencies LIFE provides emergency formula and food for hungry babies and information about proper infant nutrition. Our vision is to meet the nutritional needs of hungry babies in the Greater Houston area
Address: 2002 S Wayside, Ste 113, Houston, TX 77023
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Lifeline Program (Link-Up America) Government benefit program that provides discounts on monthly telephone service for eligible low-income consumers to help ensure they have the opportunities and security that telephone service affords, including being able to connect to jobs, family and 911 services. Lifeline is supported by the federal Universal Service Fund.
Lighthouse Christian Ministries Lighthouse Christian Ministries (LCM) is a non-denominational Christian Outreach mission dedicated to assisting our neighbors
in new with emergency financial assistance and food for short term help. LCM also provides resources and opportunities
needed to help low-income and underserved individuals and families in the upper Galveston Bay area move toward self-
Lone Star Legal Aid Non-profit law firm that provides legal assistance and advocacy on behalf of the low-income and underserved population. Types of legal matters handled include: Family law, welfare assistance, unemployment, housing, healthcare, consumer, etc.
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Mounting Horizons Center for Independent Living (MHCIL) Provides many services to individuals with disabilities. These services include advocacy, peer support, social & recreational, information & referrals, independent living skills training, job readiness training, youth transition, barrier reduction, volunteerism, housing & transportation.
Address: 501 Gulf Freeway Ste 104, League City, Texas 77573
Phone/Fax: 281-984-1955 / 888-307-9639 Fx 713-422-2546
Nia Cultural Center Family Strengthening & Empowerment Programs
Provides family & youth empowerment programs including mentoring, life skill training for youth via the Transformations Girls Rites of Passage Program, parenting skills building via the Family Rites of Passage, and support for both groups provided by partnerships with various community organizations.
Address: PO Box 1491 Galveston, TX 77553
Phone/Fax: 409-765-7086
Website: www.niacultural.org/
Our Daily Bread Day Shelter - CHRISTUS
Provides support services to homeless men, women & children including daytime shelter, meals, clothing and assistance with admission to recovery program.
Offers classes for Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, Kindergarten and 1st – 6th grade. Extended day care & after-school care also available. Visit website for registration information.
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Pathway to Recovery Provides drug & alcohol treatment programs through multiple inpatient/outpatient facilities. For a confidential assessment please call the Admissions Department to speak with one of the Intake Coordinators 24 hrs a day at:
888-300-3697 Toll Free
Online Help Questionnaire: http://www.pathwaytorecovery.com/problem.php
Address: 2119 Oak St, La Marque, Texas 77568 1224 Linton Drive, La Marque, Texas 77568
Pediatric Dental Care Offering dental services for infants to young adults. Please call for appointments and all other information. Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm
Prevent Blindness Texas (Southeast Region) Provides sight saving services through a network of offices and volunteers across Texas. Vision screenings available for children and adults. For a listing of the counties and cities served in Southeast Region go to: http://texas.preventblindness.org/southeast-texas-region
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Resolve It, Inc Non-profit organization providing a proactive approach addressing the needs of at-risk children dealing with juvenile delinquency, school failure, child abuse and neglect. These services are provided in the most cost effective manner in the hopes of preventing further need for services.
Address: 817 Clear Lake Road Ste 2C, Kemah, TX 77565-3121
Provides services for victims of family violence, sexual assault and child abuse including residential shelter, support groups, legal advocacy and counseling.
Rosenberg Library Provides information, educational & recreational books, CD’s, DVD’s, homework assistance materials, computer lab for patron use. Extension services provided to those that are homebound due to disability. Contact [email protected]
S.A.F.E. Program (Santa Fe and Hitchcock Schools) S.A.F.E., a Student Assistance Program, helps families & youth in the Santa Fe and Hitchcock school districts. Among the
services offered are: curriculum-based support groups, violence
prevention education, life skills workshops, community updates on ATOD/HIV, drug prevention education, teen parenting
classes, information & referral services, youth activities, summer program for youth/children.
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Santa Fe Independent School District Public school & student support services. After-school day care for students in grades Pre K – 6th Creative Explorers Day Care Director: Kali Wight (409-457-9145)
Sheltering Harbour Provides a 24-hour residential treatment center for children 10 - 17 yrs old that offers a group living environment. Therapeutic services include drug counseling, therapy and behavior modification.
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South Shore Montessori, Inc
A nationally accredited American Montessori affiliated private school serving children ages 6 months and up. Activities include art, music, Spanish and more.
Address: 201 South Shore Blvd, League City, Texas 77573
St. Mary’s Catholic Church & School Church provides worship and ministry services. Sunday: 8:30am, 10:15am, Noon Weekdays (excluding Wednesdays) 8:30am
Call or visit website for ministry directory of services.
School provides educational development for children’s spiritual, moral & intellectual growth. Pre-K -8th grade academic programs.
Address: 1612 E Walker, League City, Texas 77573
Phone/Fax: Church: 281-332-3031 Fx 281-332-8328 School: 281-332-4014 Fx 281-332-5148
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Star of Hope Transitional Living Center / Women & Family Emergency Shelter Shelter for homeless women, single mothers, single
fathers and/or parents with children. Structured programs are provided that focus on spiritual growth, education, employment, life-management & recovery from substance abuse.
Licensed child care services for children infant to Pre-K. Address: 806 Carolyn, La Marque, Texas 77568 525 Texas Ave, La Marque, Texas 77568
Phone/Fax: 409-935-0406
Sunshine Center, Inc Day-habilitation program for adults with disabilities that provides an environment conducive to a variety of specific personal goals.
Development of skills such as decision-making, punctuality, problem solving, following multiple instructions and working
individually. Clients are able to receive the benefits of individual
and group occupational therapy and psychology services on site. Monday – Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address: 1726 21st St, Galveston, TX 77550
Phone/Fax: 409-763-5029 / 409-763-3621 Fx 409-763-5324
Teen Health Clinics Preventive and primary health/mental care, health education & health referrals to students Ball High School: 4115 Ave O Room 1014 Galveston, TX 77550 Austin Magnet School: 1514 Ave N 1/2 Room 172, Galveston, TX 77550 Central Middle School: 3014 Sealy Ave, Galveston, TX 77550 Blocker Middle School: 500 14th Ave N Room 310, Texas City, TX 77590 LaMarque High School: 300 Vauthier Rd Wing C, La Marque, TX 77568
Provides public and personal health services to residents of Coastal Region.
Address: 808 Bayou Rd, La Marque, Texas 77568
Phone/Fax: 409-933-0021 Fx 933-3107
Website: www.cahectx.org
Resources: www.cahectx.org/Links.html
Texas Attorney General (Texas City Office) The official child support enforcement agency for the State of Texas, the Office of the Attorney General provides services for parents who wish to obtain or provide support for their children.
Texas ChalleNGe Academy Provides an alternative education program for drug-free, non-felony convicted 16-18 year olds who have dropped out of or are in danger of dropping out of high school. The 17 ½ month military style academy consists of 5 ½ months spent at our campus in Galveston followed by a one year mentoring program.
The Jesse Tree A faith-based, non-profit organization that connects people with the health care, social services and ministerial resources they need to rebuild their lives and uplift their spirits.
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United Way - Galveston United Way of Galveston provides human care services and referral services to our member agencies, as well as funding Community Investments Initiatives.
Address: PO Box 2250, Galveston, Texas 77553
Phone/Fax: 409-762-4357 Fx 409-762-1041
Website: www.unitedwaygalveston.org/
United Way - Galveston County Mainland United Way of Galveston County Mainland provides human care services and referral services to our member agencies, as well as funding Community Investments Initiatives.
Address: 922 14th St N, Texas City, Texas 77590 151 Park Ave, League City, Texas 77573
Phone/Fax: 409-948-4211 Fx 409-948-3309
Website: http://uwgcm.org/
University of Texas Medical Branch
Health and medical services. Committed to the health and well-being of all Texans.
Address: 301 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77555
Phone/Fax: 409-772-1011 / 877-935-5543 Wellkid
Website: www.utmb.edu
Upward Bound Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in
their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities to succeed in pre-college performance and
ultimately in higher education pursuits by serving high school students from low-income families, high school students from
families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree, and
low-income, first- generation military veterans who are preparing to enter post-secondary education
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services The government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the
United States. The USCIS provides accurate & useful information to our customers, granting immigration & citizenship benefits,
promoting an awareness & understanding of citizenship & ensuring the integrity of our immigration system.
Address: Call for closest location
Phone/Fax: 800-375-5283
Website: hwww.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
Victims of Crime Program Resources for crime victims: -Provides basic information on jailed offenders -Free service for crime victims & other concerned citizens
-Notifies registered users of changes in offender jail status -Available 24 hrs a day in English or Spanish
Wright Cuney Recreation Center Offer services for fitness services, Anger Management Classes, Parenting Classes and Shaken Baby Syndrome Classes.
Address: 718 41st St, Galveston, Texas 77550
Phone/Fax: 409-766-2140
YMCA – Teen Programs Provides teen programs/counseling for YMCA Achievers, Leadership High School, Youth & Government, G.I.R.L.S. Program and the YMCA Christian Values Conference Call or visit website for nearest locations.
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Children and Youth Services Directory for Galveston County Directory Addition and Update Form
Please complete this form to ensure your agency’s correct information is updated in the Galveston County Children and Youth Services Directory. Please check your listing in the online directory as well at www.co.galveston.tx.us under the Community Services listing. If your agency is not listed, you may be added to this year’s updated list. If you have any question, please call the Community Services office at (409) 770-5508. Mail completed form to: Children’s Services Board – Community Services – 722 Moody Ave, 5th Floor, Galveston, TX 77550 Or fax completed form to (409) 766-2523