Also see specific services such as health, counseling, and so on.
Austin
2929 Hickory Street (Downtown),
(214) 428-4242
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Languages: English, other languages may be available through interpreters
How to apply: Intake hours
Cost of Services: Free of charge
Website: www.austinst.org
Services: Shelter for women, children, and men over 40. Three meals a day, showers and laundry facilities.
1710 North McDonald,
(972) 562-7375
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Come in and meet with a Case Manager
Cost of Services: Free of charge
Website: www.thesamaritaninn.org
Services: Shelter for men, women, and children. Three meals a day, laundry and shower facilities (hygiene products provided). Clothing, coats, and shoes if needed. Playrooms and playground for children. Emergency short-term shelter.
Life skill classes (parenting, budgeting, job training...)
Case managers available to make referrals to other resources.
Supported Transitional Living - ongoing support and help setting up a resident's own household.
Samaritan Inn-dustries - "Greater Goodies" Chocolate Truffles. Teaching job skills.
Support Referral - Helping residents access other support agencies within the community based on clients needs, including financial or legal counseling, mental and medical health, referrals, support groups, parenting classes, workshops, and rehabilitation programs.
Dallas Life Foundation
1100 Cadiz St.,
(214) 421-1380
Hours: Office open Monday through Friday
Languages: English
How to apply: Intake case management and referral to programs on arrival, required bi-monthly follow-up.
Cost of Services: Free of charge
Website: www.dallaslife.org
Services: Dormitory type shelter housing for 500 men, women, and children. Mat night program when outside temperatures freezing. Three meals a day, 2 outfits per week at no charge if needed. Sunday worship, evening chapel services several times a week, daily devotions, group Bible study, and spiritual counseling available every day.
Other Programs:
Job Skill Training - food service and security
Computer Skills Training
Addiction Recovery and Relapse Program
Senior Citizens Program - helping obtain permanent housing, case workers to help with housing search and social security, social activities.
Medical/Dental/Vision Clinic
Good Samaritan Program - connecting people with mental and physical disabilities to community resources, case workers
Children and Youth Services - library, nightly arts and crafts, movies and games in the playroom, children's computer lab, outdoor playground.
Day
901 South Ervay,
(214) 670-3043, Mental Health and Drug Abuse Program - (214) 939-3933
Hours: Social Services available Monday through Friday
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Walk-in welcome, case workers available during office hours
Cost of Services: Free of charge
Website: www.texasworkforce.com
Services: Job placement, referrals to shelters, housing programs, and other community resources, help with ID's and Birth Certificates. Shuttle to hospital also available.
Housing
4210 Junius St.,
Phone number: 214-828-4244
Hours:
Languages: English and Spanish. Bring someone who can translate if another language needed.
How to apply: Call during office hours to meet with a counselor. Must be employed. Bring eviction notice, and the Crisis Center may pay one month's rent.
Cost of Services: The housing crisis center is funded by grants and is free to those with need.
Website: www.hccdallas.org
Services: 54 units of short-term transitional housing. Counseling and mentoring services. Workshops with counselors and lawyers to help solve legal and housing problems. Drug prevention programs, life skills, education, parenting support in a multi-family setting.
Two mobile medical units contain nursing stations, two examination rooms, and a class D pharmacy and restroom. Visit sites (various homeless shelters) have weekly or biweekly schedules - call for more information. On-site clinic at
214-590-0153
Hours: vary per site
How to apply: Initial visit must be at the
Cost of services: free of charge
Website: http://www.parklandhospital.com/medical_services/erOut_homeless.html
Services: Well child check-ups, immunizations, acute care, referrals to other programs and services (specialty clinics, housing, etc.), social services, health maintenance evaluations, STD and HIV screening, acute and chronic disease clinics, diabetes education program. Additional services at the
Reconciliation Outreach
4311 Bryan Street,
214.821.9192
Hours: Office open Monday through Friday from
Languages: English only
How to apply: Call during office hours and leave a message.
Cost of services: free of charge up to 90 days. After 90 days and once full time employed, $90 a week.
Website: www.reconciliationoutreach.org
Services: We have housing for mothers with children, singles and families. We offer employment opportunities and job training; operate a day care program for our working mothers; after school programs, tutoring, summer programs and camping experience for inner city teens and children.
The Salvation Army
Check website for other 17 Dallas/Ft. Worth locations, contact information, and for the programs offered at those locations.
(214) 424-7100
Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Shelter available only at night from
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Walk-ins welcome. Screening and appointment with case manager scheduled on arrival. The case manager will place people in programs based on need and availability.
Cost of Services: Free of charge.
Website: www.salvationarmydfw.org
Services:
Shelter for men, women, and children
Meal Program
Emergency Shelter
Domestic Violence Shelter
Two Transitional Housing Programs (2 year programs) - Home Sweet Home (classes, help with portion of rent)
Social Services Department - offers emergency family assistance (rent help, food pantry, grocery vouchers, clothing, prescription medication help, and financial assistance), case workers can refer to other community resources and programs.
Life Skills Classes (parenting, nutrition, reading, writing, job interview skills...)
Child Care for infants and preschoolers - Monday - Friday,
Exercise and Recreation
Boys and Girls' Clubs
Christmas Assistance (Angel Tree, Red Kettle Program, Toy Drives, Food Drives, New Clothing Drives)
Youth Programs (after-school programs, summer child care, athletic teams, mentoring/tutoring, summer camp, scout-type programs, music/band classes, Upward Basketball)
Educational Programs (computer training, reading/literacy, Project Tomorrow, Tools for School)
Senior Citizens programs (meals, health and nutrition, nursing home visits, fellowship groups, older adult camp)
Spiritual Programs (Worship services, Sunday School, Bible Study, Pastoral Care/Visitation, Relationship counseling)
Substance Abuse Programs (court ordered and voluntary)
Legal Clinics
Disaster Services (food, bottled water, emotional support and counseling, clean-up kits)
Shared Housing Center, Inc.
402 North Good Latimer Expressway,
214-821-8510
Hours:
How to apply: Fill out Homeseeker's application at www.sharedhousing.org. Fax to 214-828-1499 or mail to address above. Must include references and be screened for criminal records. If accepted, must sign an agreement with this agency.
Cost of services: $10.00 nonrefundable application fee. $20.00 additional fee at time of successful match.
Website: www.sharedhousing.org
Services: Telephone counseling, personal interview to discuss housing needs, preferences, concerns and expectations. Home visits, assistance with the house match trial period and agreement, ongoing assistance, re-match if necessary, information and referral to other services when appropriate.
408 Park Avenue at
Phone number: 214-746-2785
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 am to
How to apply: The Stewpot cannot provide casework services or make appointments over the telephone. Appointments for assistance are made in person on a first-come, first serve basis. Appointments are made at the front desk by the intake coordinator each weekday at
Website: www.thestewpot.org
Services:
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Alcohol and Drug Counseling-Clients may meet with counselors from the Welcome House weekdays from
9.00 am-11.30 am . Clients may participate in Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings weekdays from10.30 am-11.30 am . -
Art Classes-Clients may participate in art classes Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from
9.00 am- 11.30 am . -
Bible Readings and Discussions-Clients may participate in Bible readings and discussions Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from
9.00 am-10.00 am . -
Casework Assistance-Clients may meet with caseworkers weekdays from
8.00 am-11.30 am and from1.00 pm-3.45 pm (Tuesdays from8.00 am-11.30 am and from1.00 pm-2.45 pm .) -
Community Ministries Scholarships-Clients who participated in
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Dental Clinic-Homeless clients may receive dental care from Community Dental Care staff weekdays from
8.00 am-11.30 am and from1.00 pm-3.45 pm . Clients must present documentation indicating that they are homeless and appointments are generally required. -
Eye Clinic-Clients may receive eye care. Days and times vary, but doctors announce their arrival each week.
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Identification Cards-Clients may receive Stewpot photograph identification cards Mondays from
9.30 am- 10.30 am . Clients must present acceptable vital records to get a Stewpot identification card. -
Mail Services-Clients may pick up mail weekdays from
11.00 am-11.30 am and from1.30 pm -2.30 pm. Clients must present an acceptable form of photograph identification to pick up their mail. -
Meals-Clients may eat lunch weekdays from
11.30 am-12.30 pm . -
Medical Clinic-Clients may receive medical care. Days and times vary, but doctors announce their arrival each week.
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Peer Mentoring-Clients may meet with caseworkers for counseling, information, and or referrals.
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Representative Payee Program-Clients may meet with caseworkers for financial management if they receive Social Security Disability Income or Social Security Supplemental Income and are required to have such relationships. Only a small group of clients may participate in this program.
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Restrooms & Water Fountain-Clients may use the restrooms and water fountain in the cafeteria from
8.00 am-12.30 pm and from1.00 pm-3.30 pm (Tuesdays from8.00 am-12.30 pm and from1.00 pm-2.45 pm .) Soap and toilet paper are available at the front desk. -
Saturday School-City Park Elementary School students may participate in educational and recreational activities each Saturday, when school is in session, from
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Seating-Clients may sit in the cafeteria weekdays from
8.00 am-11.30 am and from1.30 pm-3.45 pm (Tuesdays from8.00 am-11.30 am and from1.30 pm-2.45 pm .) -
Social Service Agencies-Clients may meet with representatives from a variety of social service agencies such as ABC Behavioral Healthcare, Community Dental Care, Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services, Dallas MetroCare, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance, Parkland Health and Hospital System, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Veterans Affairs and Welcome House. Days and times vary, but representatives announce their arrival each week.
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Stewpot Transitional Employment Program (STEP)-Clients may meet with caseworkers about receiving help with applications, clothing, Community Voice Mail, DART passes, interviews, resumes, and supports while searching for jobs.
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Street Zine-Clients may vend Street Zine, a newspaper that creates direct economic opportunity for the benefit of people living in poverty. Orientation for new vendors begins each Tuesday and Thursday at
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Summer
Day Camp-City Park Elementary School students may participate in educational and recreational activities each summer, when school is not in session. -
Summer Visiting Youth Program-Youth groups may stay at the Stewpot and volunteer at a variety of
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Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Licenses and Identification Cards-Clients may meet with caseworkers about receiving financial assistance for Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Licenses or Identification Cards. Clients generally pay half of the amounts required for their driver licenses or identification cards.
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Travel Assistance-Clients may meet with caseworkers about receiving financial assistance for travel. Clients must have housing at their destinations and generally pay most of the amounts required for their travel.
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Venturing Crew-Youth may participate in educational and recreational activities affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America each Wednesday, when school is in session, from
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Vital Records-Clients may meet with caseworkers about receiving financial assistance for vital records such as birth certificates. Clients generally pay half of the amounts required for their vital records.
Union Gospel
(214) 638-2988
Hours: Shelter open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check in hours:
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Walk-in - during check-in hours with social security number, an ID card or a birth certificate.
Cost of Services: Free of charge, up to 90 days
Website: http://www.ugmdallas.org/
Services: Shelter, clothing, and breakfast and dinner
Other Information: Residents must supply their own medications and bring no more than five changes of clothing.
Union Gospel
3211 Irving Blvd.
(214) 637-6117
Hours: Shelter open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check in from
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Go to
Cost of Services: Free of charge
Website: www.ugmdallas.org
Services: Men's shelter
2640 Webb Chapel Extension,
214-358-4504
Hours: Shelter open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Office open
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost of services: free of charge
Website: www.communityservicesymcadallas.org
Services: Shelter for teens ages 10 - 17 yrs. Crisis, outreach counseling for teens and families. Life skills education, academic education, support group individual, group, and family therapy, case management.