AGENCIES FOR ASSISTANCE |
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| Child Care | |||
| Child Care Partners | 119 E Wichita St | 940-766-4332 | Offers child care services on a sliding scale. Multiple centers with varying hours. |
| Southeast Boys and Girls Club | 3301 Armory Rd | 940-322-7769 | Offers care for children ages 6-18 for $12/year. M-F 3pm-8pm when school in session. M-F 8am-5pm summer hours. |
| Workforce Solutions Child Care | 4309 Old Jacksboro Hwy, Suite 230 | 940-723-8774 | Offers scholarships to assist with the cost of child care. Parents must be working, in a job training problem, or attending school at least 25 hours/week for a one-parent household or 50 hours/week for a two-parent household. |
| Clothing | |||
| Faith Mission | 1300 Travis St | 940-723-5663 | Men: vouchers for clothing and shoes are redeemed at the Faith Mission clothing room. They are available on WED & FRI, 10-11am and 1-2pm.
Women & Families: Vouchers for clothing and shoes are redeemed at the Faith Resale Store. They are available MON & WED 10-11am and 1-2pm. You must have a form of ID for each person needing clothes. |
| Faith Resale Store | 4502 Old Jacksboro Hwy | 940-766-0705 | |
| Goodwill Store | 4601 Southwest Pkwy | 940-689-0734 | |
| Salvation Army | 403 7th St | 940-322-9822 | Must have an ID and proof of income. Mon, Tue and Thur: 9:00 am – 11:00 am |
| Sonshine House | 912 Broad St | Assistance is available to households 6 times per year - 12 times in a lifetime: TUES, 1:30-4 pm
Sonshine house does not have a phone number but questions may be directed to Faith Village Church of Christ at 940-692-0032. |
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| St. Vincent DePaul Store | 1516 Beverly Dr | 940-723-4971 | Clothing & shoes only, M-W 10am - 3pm, SAT 10am- 2pm |
| Counseling/Life Skills | |||
| Community Healthcare Center | 200 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 940-766-6306 | All ages. Focused intervention counseling for mental health concerns, weight management, smoking cessation, alcohol/drug abuse, chronic pain mangement, chronic illness management, children's behavioral issues.
Sliding fee scale based on family size and income, regardless of insurance status. |
| Helen Farabee Regional MH/MR Center | 500 Broad St | 940-397-3300 | All ages. Youth with serious emotional disturbance, adults with serious mental illness, persons with mental health and substance abuse disorders, persons with PTSD, veterans and forensic clients.
Free or cost is based on income. |
| Hospice of Wichita Falls | 4909 Johnson Rd | 940-691-0982
940-285-6305 Toll-Free: 1-800-378-2822 |
Grief counseling for all ages. Free. |
| Midwestern State University Psychology Clinic | 3400 Taft Blvd (Prothro-Yeager Hall at MSU) | 940-397-4791 | All ages. Individual, family and couples psychotherapy services available on a sliding scale, $5 to $25--free for MSU students, faculty, staff, and their family members.
No insurance accepted. M-F by appointment only. No emergency or crisis services. Call or email for appointment: psychology.clinic@msutexas.edu |
| Patsy's House | 1411 10th St | 940-322-8890 | Offers counseling to abused children and their families. |
| Red River Hospital | 1505 8th St | 940-341-2464
855-802-5545 |
All ages. Multi-setting mental health facility and outpatient or partial hospitalization mental health facility.
Youth with serious emotional disturbance, adults with serious mental illness, persons with Alzheimers or dementia, persons with PTSD and mental health issues. Open 24/7, walk-ins welcome. |
| Rose Street Mental Health Care | 1808 Rose St | 940-723-4488
888-723-7673 |
All ages. Family therapy and marriage counseling, individual and group counseling, persons with eating disorders, child and adolescent day treatment, treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. |
| Straight Street | 1100 Indiana Ave | 940-716-9898 | Youth aged 11-18. Mission: to provide a safe Christian environment where at-risk youth can obtain the necessary skills and training needed to mature and discover God's divine plan for their lives.
Free or cost is based on income. |
| STARRY Counseling Services | 807 8th St Suite 918 | 940-386-9546
Crisis Services:844-229-2034 |
Children birth to 17 years and their families. Provides counseling services to families with children who need assistance resolving family conflict.
Free or cost is based on income. |
| Taft Counseling Center | 4722 Taft Blvd, Suite 2 | 940-691-1899 | All ages. Offering individual, couples, family, and group therapy through the process of self-growth and self-actualization with the help of a therapist. Telehealth available.
Sliding fee scale. |
| Diapers | |||
| Diaper Chest, Interfaith Outreach Services | 1101 11th St | 940-322-1365 | |
| Groceries | |||
| Interfaith Outreach Services | 1101 11th St | 940-322-1365 | M/W/F, 9am-2pm |
| Sonshine House | 912 Broad St | Tuesdays 1:30pm-4pm
Sonshine House does not have a phone number but questions may be directed to Faith Village Church of Christ at 940-692-0032. |
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| For a complete list of food pantries/grocery assistance from Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, go to wfafb.org/pantrylisting | |||
| Hot Meals | |||
| Faith Mission | 1300 Travis St | 940-723-5663 | 3 meals per day, 365 days per year. |
| Faith Refuge | 710 E Hatton Rd | 940-322-4673 | 3 meals per day, 364 days per year.
Women and children only, bring ID |
| Meals on Wheels | 940-322-6232 | Seniors only, must sign up at thekitchenwf.org/sign-up or via phone. | |
| Salvation Army | 403 7th St | 940-322-9822 | Monday-Friday, bag lunches for general public 12pm |
| The Green Door | 1101 Smith St | 940-322-6232 | Lunch served 11:30-12. Call the day before to make a reservation. Age 60 and up - suggested donation of $3 per meal. Age under 60 - $6.25 per meal. |
| The Red Door | 1000 Burnett St | 940-322-6232 | Lunch served 11:30-12. Call the day before to make a reservation. Age 60 and up - suggested donation of $3 per meal. Age under 60 - $6.25 per meal. | Hotlines |
| Crisis Text Line | 741741 | Text HOME to 741741. Trained volunteers can give support on many topics, including Coronavirus, anxiety, suicide, depression, eating disorders, emotional abuse, self harm, loneliness, and more.
Available 24/7. |
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| First Step of Wichita Falls | 24-hour toll-free crisis line for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. | ||
| National Council on Problem Gambling | 1-800-522-4700 | Available 24/7, call or text. Chat available at ncpgambling.org/chat | |
| National Runaway Safeline | 1-800-786-2929 | Helps youths in crisis. Can provide youths age 12-21 who self-identify as homeless, runaway or a victim of human trafficking with a ticket home , or to an alternative living arrangement.
Live chat available at 1800runaway.org |
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| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 988 | Available 24/7, call or text. Provides suicide prevention and mental health crisis care. Chat available at 988lifeline.org/chat | |
| Texas Youth Helpline | 1-800-989-6884 | 24-hour help via call, text, or chat. Provides free, confidential services to youth and families in crisis. | |
| Housing/Repairs | |||
| Christmas in Action | 1113 Sheppard Access Rd | 940-696-9393 | Free home repairs for low-income elderly, disabled and veteran homeowners in Wichita Falls.
Must submit application found at christmasinactionwftx.org |
| Habitat for Humanity | 1206 Lamar St | 940-716-9300 | Provides home construction to families in need. Homebuyers help build their own homes and pay an affordable mortgage.
Preliminary application available at habitatwf.com/apply |
| Language and Literacy | |||
| Region IX Education Service | 301 Loop 11 | 940-322-6928 | For English lessons, call first |
| Wichita Adult Literacy Council | 2301 Kell East Boulevard, Suite 218 | 940-766-1954 | Free |
| Legal Advice | |||
| Family Law Hotline | 713-597-5410 | Text or call; also visit: texaslawhelpline.org | |
| Legal Aid of Northwest Texas | 710 Lamar St, Suite 300 | 940-723-5542 | |
| Texas Law Help | 1-800-622-2520 Option 3 | texaslawhelp.org For Texas residents; available in English and Spanish.
Provides information on common law topics, self help guides, and resources for finding free or low-cost legal aid. Hotline available Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Medical & Prescription |
| Community Healthcare Center | 200 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 940-766-6306 | Dental, Medical, Rx: M-F 8am - 6pm, Sat 8:30am - noon |
| Catholic Charities Fort Worth, Northwest Campus | 907 Holliday St | 940-716-9669 | Connects uninsured/underinsured clients to one-time subsidized healthcare services to detect and treat illness at the earliest stages. Clients may also receive case management services. |
| Interfaith Outreach Services | 1101 11th St | 940-322-1365 | Prescription cost assistance |
| MSU Gaines Hygeine Clinic | 940-397-4737 | Low cost dental cleaning and fluoride application. All treatment is provided by students under the supervision of the Clinical Teaching Staff. Several appointments may be needed to complete a patient’s dental hygiene treatment. Appointment only. | |
| Salvation Army | 403 7th St | 940-322-9822 | Rx Only |
| Wichita County Human Services | 600 Scott St, Suite 102 | 940-716-8535 | Indigent care |
| Military | |||
| Sheppard Air Force Base | 709 9th Ave, Bldg 960 | 940-676-5512 | Airmen and Family Readiness Center; M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Pets | |||
| Animeals | 940-232-6232 | For senior pet-owners only. Provides pet food. Call to register. | |
| P.E.T.S. | 3001 Central E Fwy | 940-723-7387 | Low cost spay & neuter clinic
Pantry for dog & cat food Tues & Wed, 10 am - 2pm |
| Seniors | |||
| The Kitchen | 1000 Burnett St | 940-322-6232 | Hub for Meals on Wheels, The Green Door, and The Red Door, all services for seniors. |
| North Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center | 4309 Jacksboro Hwy, Suite 200 | 940-234-1644
1-855-937-2372 |
Assists with long-term services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities. |
| North Texas Area Agency on Aging | 4309 Jacksboro Hwy, Suite 200 | 940-322-5281
1-800-460-2226 |
Assists people age 60 and older, their family members and caregivers with locating and accessing community services. |
| Shelter | |||
| Faith Mission | 1300 Travis St | 940-723-5663 | Men, families |
| Faith Refuge | 710 E Hatton Rd | 940-322-4673 | Women, children |
| First Step | 1-800-658-2683 | 940-692-1993 | A 24-hour safe haven for victims of domestic and/or sexual violence. Includes food, clothing, transportation, information, referral to other community services, and assistance with taking the necessary steps to reclaim independence. |
| Salvation Army | 403 7th St | 940-322-9822 | |
| Support Groups | |||
| Alcoholics Anonymous - Back to Basics Group | 1701 Enterprise St | Closed meetings every Friday, 7pm-8pm | |
| Alcoholics Anonymous - Group One | 5103 A Old Jacksboro Hwy at Southwest Pkwy | 940-322-6452 | Open and closed meetings, seven days a week, at set times.
Go to grouponeaa.com/meetings for schedule and details. If you need to talk to someone about recovery, you can call the Group 1 12th-Step Dispatcher at (940) 631-3392. |
| Alcoholics Anonymous - Into Action Group | 1401 Travis St | Open meetings every Monday, 7pm-8pm | |
| Alcoholics Anonymous - New Life Group | 1406 Beverly Dr | 940-322-3213 | Closed meetings 12pm and 5:30pm Monday-Friday; 8:30am-9:30am Tuesday-Thursday; 12pm, and 5:30pm Saturday; and 11am and 5:30pm Sunday.
Open meetings 7:30pm-8:30pm on Saturdays - NO meeting on third Saturdays. |
| Alcoholics Anonymous - Grupo Sabiduria | 1802 Harrison St | Closed meetings in Spanish Monday, Friday and Saturday, 7pm-8pm; Wednesday, 7am-8am | |
| Alcoholics Anonymous - The Wichita Falls Group | 3100 Seymour Hwy #105 | 214-514-6379 (Carl) | Closed meetings every Tuesday, 7pm-8pm. Open meetings Thursday and Friday, 7pm-8pm
Unit #105, Fre-Mar Valley Shopping Center. Lower parking lot three doors to the right of the parole office. Suite number is on the door. |
| Common Ground Recovery Ministry | 3701 Taft Blvd | 940-337-1712 | Adult Christ-centered support groups for rebuilding your life, anger management, parenting, and domestic violence prevention. Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Free. |
| Hope for Mental Health | 1301 10th St | 940-235-7828 | In-person meetings on the first Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm-8pm.
For information on online meetings please go to facebook.com/Hopeformentalhealth |
| Hospice of Wichita Falls | 940-691-0982 ext 8668 | Grief Zoom Group. Every Wednesday from 12 noon - 1pm via Zoom. Call to join, contact Jessica Morris. | |
| Veterans' Peer Support Services | 940-397-3315 | For Veterans and their family members who are affected by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Every Monday, 12pm-1pm. For more information call or email Elliot Bonner at bonnere@helenfarabee.org |
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| Survivors of Suicide Loss | 4909 Johnson Rd | 940-691-0982 ext. 4613 | Meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm at Wichita Falls Hospice
For additional information or questions contact Sheryl Mahon at sheryl.mahon@howf.org |
| Utilities | |||
| Rolling Plains | 807 8th St Suite 300 | 940-723-2261
877-804-7372 |
M-F 8am-5pm |
| Salvation Army | 403 7th St | 940-322-9822 | |
| Catholic Charities | 907 Holliday St | 940-716-9669 | M-F 8am-5pm |
| Interfaith Outreach Services | 1101 Holliday St | 940-322-1365 | M,W,F 9am-2pm (phone only) |
| Veterans Services | |||
| Catholic Charities Fort Worth, Northwest Campus | 907 Holliday St | 940-716-9669 | Assists veterans and active-duty military, along with their families, with access to resources, financial assistance, and coaching. For more information contact veteranservicesnw@ccdofw.org |
| Texas Veterans Commission | 1-800-252-8387 | Phone hours Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm | |
| Veterans' Peer Support Services | 940-397-3315 | Coordinates and delivers service and community support to veterans. | |
| Wichita County Veterans Services Office | 600 Scott St, Suite 203 | 940-716-8559 | M-F 8am-noon |
| Wichita Falls VA Clinic | 2600 Central Fwy, Suite 180 | 940-257-0001 | M-F 8am-4:30pm |