Most hospitals have patient education programs for specific problems. Many also have community education (marketing) programs. Also see Community Resources section.
AIDS
214 521 5123
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm.
Languages: English, Spanish
How to apply: Referral from another agency required.
Cost of services: No cost for services.
Website: www.RCDallas.org
Services: Provides HIV Education, HIV/AIDS Library with Internet access, Insurance Assistance Program, Food Pantry, Hot Lunch Program, Dental program, Violence Intervention, and a Young Adult Program. Group classes: AIDS, gay/lesbian relationships, same sex family violence, and a community service class for those wishing to volunteer at the resource center. Also provides HIV Helpline: 1-866-657-AIDS for answers to your questions.
817 222 0469; 1 800 650 SIDS (TX only)
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Languages: English
How to apply: Call, walk-in
Cost of services: Donations accepted
Website: http://www.infantsurvival.org/
Services: Education, research support, support for those affected by sudden, unexpected or accidental loss of a child up to age two.
214 827 0062; 1 800 272 3900 (Helpline)
Community Offices:
Waxahachie 972 923 8081
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Helpline Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Languages: English
How to apply: Call or walk-in
Cost of services: Donations accepted.
Website: http://www.alzdallas.org/
Services: Resource library at
214 819 1200
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Languages: English, Spanish
How to apply: Walk-in, call
Cost of services: Donations accepted
Website: http://www.cancer.org
Services: Education, awareness, cancer facts and figures, statistics, research programs and funding, assistance with quitting smoking, relay for life, support, advocacy, and fundraising
972 392 1181
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Languages: English, Spanish
How to apply: Walk-in, call
Cost of services: Donations accepted.
Website: http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
Services: Education, awareness, support, referrals, diet and exercise assistance, recipes, prevention, research, government affairs, advocacy, and fundraising
214 352 7222
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Languages: English, Spanish
How to apply: Walk-in, call
Cost of services: Donations accepted
Website: http://www.afb.org/
Services: Education, awareness, referrals, advocacy, research, support, and fundraising
214 748 7212
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Languages: English, Spanish
How to apply: Walk-in, call
Cost of services: Donations accepted, prices vary for CPR courses.
Website: http://www.americanheart.org
Services: Education, awareness, referrals, research, advocacy, support, prevention, management, fundraising, CPR classes
214 631 5864
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Languages: English, Spanish
How to apply: Walk-in, call
Cost of services: Donations accepted
Website: http://www.lungusa.org/
Services: Education, awareness, research, advocacy, lung cancer, COPD, allergies, asthma, tobacco control, air quality, support, and fundraising
214 387 2732
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages: English
How to apply: Walk-in, call
Cost of services: Donations accepted
Website: http://www.apdaparkinson.org/
Services: Education, awareness, referrals, advocacy, research, fellowships, grants, support, family assistance, and fundraising
214 678 4800
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages: English, Spanish
How to apply: Walk-in, call
Cost of services: Donations accepted, class prices vary (please call for specifics)
Website: www.redcrossdallas.org
Services: Emergency disaster assistance, social work referral, emergency preparedness training, emergency planning, CPR training aquatics and water safety training, baby-sitter training, family caregiver training, nurse assistant training, HIV/AIDS education
214 826 4361
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Languages: English, Spanish
How to apply: Walk-in, call
Cost of services: Donations accepted
Website: www.arthritis.org
Services: Education, awareness, advocacy, research, support, referrals, exercise programs and fundraising
214 630 7080
Other clinics:
Bluit Flowers COPC-Dallas: 214 266 4280
DeHaro-Saldivar COPC-
Farmers Branch-Carrollton: 972 241 2259
Stewpot Homeless-Dallas: 214 746 2785
Colin County-Plano: 972 633 3380
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Languages: English, Spanish
How to apply: Walk-in, call, appointment
Cost of services: have to meet federal poverty guidelines for service, must be resident of certain counties (check with individual clinics to see if you qualify), diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, homeless agency referall. Each clinic has specific guidelines. Please contact the clinic in your area for specifics. Under 18 cost is $10, over 18 cost is $20. Missing appointments will disqualify you from eligibility of services. Donations accepted.
Website: http://www.dentalhealthprograms.org/index.html
Services: treatment services that range from amalgam and composite fillings and extractions to limited oral surgery, with dentures and partials available at some locations. Preventive dental health services include cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, diagnostic x-rays, oral hygiene instruction and nutritional counseling.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of
12801 North Central Expressway
972 386 0607
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Languages: English
How to apply: Walk-in, call
Cost of services: Donations accepted.
Website: http://www.ccfa.org/chapters/ntexas/
Services: Education, support groups, referrals, and fundraising events
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
214 871 2222 (
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
Languages: English
How to apply: Walk-in, call
Cost of services: Donations accepted
Website: http://www.cff.org/Chapters/northeast-texas/
Services: Support, educations, referrals, and fundraising events.
3003 LBJ Freeway
972 620 7600
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm
Languages: English
How to apply: Walk-in, call
Cost of services: Donations accepted.
Website: www.dallasareaparkinson.org
Services: Education/Awareness, referrals, support, family support, and fundraising events
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater
214 823 8809; 1 800 447 7778 (in
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm
Languages: English
How to apply: Walk-in, call
Cost of services: Donations accepted
Website http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/efgnt/
Services: Education, awareness, advocacy, research, support, and fundraising