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 per child. Monday-Friday 3pm-8pm when school in session. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm summer hours. |
| Workforce Solutions Child Care | 4309 Old Jacksboro Hwy, Suite 300 | 940-322-1801- ext 102 | 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. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. |
| Clothing | |||
| Faith Mission Clothing Ministry | 1205 Lamar St | 940-723-5663 | Vouchers for clothing and shoes for all ages and genders. You must have a form of ID for each person needing clothes. Monday-Friday 10am-12pm. |
| Faith Resale Store | 4502 Old Jacksboro Hwy | 940-766-0705 | Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm. |
| Faith Resale Store | 2208 Southwest Pkwy #107 | 940-264-0706 | Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm. |
| Goodwill Store | 4609 Southwest Pkwy | 940-689-0734 | Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 1-6pm. |
| Salvation Army | 403 7th St | 940-322-9822 | Must have an ID and proof of income for clothing voucher assistance. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9am – 11am. |
| Salvation Army Thrift Store | 700 Lee St | Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm. | |
| Sonshine House | 912 Broad St | Assistance is available to households 6 times per year - 12 times in a lifetime: Open on Tuesdays from 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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| Counseling/Life Skills | |||
| Community Healthcare Center | 200 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 940-766-6306 | Focused intervention counseling for mental health concerns, weight management, smoking cessation, alcohol/drug abuse, chronic pain or illness management, and children's behavioral issues.
Sliding fee scale based on family size and income, regardless of insurance status. Currently accepting new patients only if they are ages 20 and under, 65 and older, or pregnant women. |
| Helen Farabee Adult Behavioral Health Services | 500 Broad St | 940-397-3300 | Offers services specially designed to meet the needs of persons with behavior health issues or major mental illnesses. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most forms of private health insurance. For persons who are not eligible for health coverage, fees will be assessed on the basis of proof of the individual's complete income, with no one being denied services due to an inability to pay. |
| Helen Farabee Child and Adolescent Services | 516 Denver St | 940-397-3300
940-720-3500 |
The Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most forms of private health insurance. For persons who are not eligible for health coverage, fees will be assessed on the basis of proof of a family's complete income, with no one being denied services due to an inability to pay. |
| Midwestern State University Psychology Clinic | O'Donohoe wing of the Prothro-Yeager Hall off Council Dr. on the MSU campus | 940-397-4791 | Provides confidential psychotherapy and assessment for adults, adolescents, children, and families in the greater Wichita Falls area. Fees are based on the ability to pay. No insurance is accepted. For MSU students, faculty, staff, and their family members, psychotherapy services are free of charge. For the community, fees range from $5.00 to $25.00 for psychotherapy. Open M-F, closed when MSU is closed. Sessions by appointment only. Emergency or crisis service not provided. |
| Red River Hospital | 1505 8th St | 855-664-2017 | Ages 12 and up. Inpatient and outpatient programs addressing mental illness and drug and alcohol addiction. Accepts all major managed care insurance plans, Medicare, and CMO Medicaids (Amerigroup, Cenpatico, Wellcare). Open 24/7, walk-ins welcome. |
| Straight Street | 1100 Indiana Ave | 940-716-9898 | "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." Helps teens "in the areas of physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs" and "provide food, clothing, hygiene products, counseling, help with schoolwork, and assistance in emergency situations." Free or cost is based on income. |
| STARRY Counseling Services | 807 8th St Suite 918 | 940-386-9546
Crisis Services: 844-229-2034 |
Provides free short-term individual, group, and family counseling services for a variety of challenges and issues for children birth to 17 years and their families. Parenting classes also available. Free or cost is based on income. |
| Taft Counseling Center | 2934 Kemp Blvd | 940-691-1899 | All ages. Offering individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Sliding fee scale, accepts most insurance. |
| Diapers | |||
| Diaper Chest, Interfaith Outreach Services | 1101 11th St | 940-322-1365 | Clients may receive diapers and wipes once every 30 days. |
| Groceries | |||
| Grocery Cart Program | 940-761-7433 | For individuals 60 years of age and older or with a certified disability. A Falls Ride bus equipped with a wheelchair lift will pick up passengers at their residence, take them to Wal-Mart, and return them to their home approximately one hour later. Call to schedule a ride the day before. Service fee of $3.00 round trip. | |
| Interfaith Ministries Food Pantry | 1101 11th St | 940-322-1365 | Food pantry is opened Monday through Friday 9:00-10:45am and Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1:00-2:45pm. To receive food from this pantry, you can only be receiving $100 or less in food stamps. |
| 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. Meals are served at 6am, 12:30pm, and 8pm. |
| Faith Refuge | 710 E Hatton Rd | 940-322-4673 | 3 meals per day, 364 days per year - women and children only, bring ID. Meals are served at 6am, 12pm, and 6pm. |
| Kids Café | Various locations | 940-766-2322 | Hot meals provided after school days five days a week to children 18 and younger. For locations and details, call or go to |
| Meals on Wheels | 940-322-6232 | Seniors only, must sign up at mowwc.org/sign-up-for-meals or via phone. | |
| Salvation Army | 403 7th St | 940-322-9822 | Free lunch is provided from 12:00pm-12:15pm Monday through Friday. |
| The Green Door | 1101 Smith St, in the Martin Luther King Center | 940-766-1142 | Serves lunch from 12:00pm-12:30pm Monday through Friday. |
| The Red Door | 1000 Burnett St | 940-322-6232 | Lunch served 11:30-12pm. 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 and Helplines |
| Crisis Text Line | 741741 | Text HOME to 741741. Trained volunteers can give support on many topics, including gun violence, anxiety, suicide, depression, eating disorders, emotional abuse, self harm, loneliness, and more. Available 24/7. Chat available at crisistextline.org.
Available 24/7. |
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| First Step 24/7 Hotline | 1-800-658-2683
1-877-701-7233 |
24-hour toll-free crisis line for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. | |
| LGBT National Hotline | 1-888-843-4564 | Offers LGBTQIA+ youth and adults assistance with coming-out issues, safer-sex information, school bullying, family concerns, relationship problems, and more. Chat available at lgbthotline.org/chat. Chat and hotline available 1am-10pm Monday-Friday and 11am-4pm Saturday. | |
| MHAST Warm Line | English:
817-546-7826 Español: 817-546-7827 |
The Warm Line, a program by and for mental health consumers, is a service for people who need support and human contact but don't need a crisis line or hotline. Phone calls are answered by peer mentors 1pm-5pm Monday-Friday. | |
| National Council on Problem Gambling | 1-800-426-2537 | Available 24/7, call or text800GAM. 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. Call or text.
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 | |
| Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) | 800-656-4673
(800-656-HOPE) |
The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization provides help from trained support specialists. Chat available at hotline.rainn.org/online. | |
| Texas Youth Helpline | 1-866-668-1924 | 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/tools-and-tips. |
| 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 | |||
| Legal Aid of Northwest Texas | 710 Lamar St, Suite 300 | 940-723-5542 | |
| Texas Bar Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS) | 800-252-9690 | Will help clients find a lawyer or other resource that best matches their legal needs and financial means - the referred lawyer will provide a 30-minute consultation for no more than $20. Call Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. The all-in service is closed on legal holidays. Se habla Español. | |
| Texas Law Help | texaslawhelp.org For Texas residents; available in English and Español.
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. |
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| Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC) Legal Hotline | 800-622-2520 Option 3 | Provides counsel and advice on certain civil (non-criminal) legal matters to Texas who are over the age of 60 or who are Medicare beneficiaries. Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm except on holidays. tlsc.org/seniors | |
| Texas State Law Library | 844-829-2843
512-463-1722 |
For additional legal hotlines, please visit guides.sll.texas.gov/legal-help/hotlines. | Medical & Prescription |
| Community Healthcare Center | 200 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 940-766-6306 | Primary Care, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Dental, Medical, Walk-in Clinic Medical Services: 7:45am-4:45pm Monday-Friday (closed 12pm-1pm) and Saturday 8:30am-12pm.
Pharmacy 8am-4:45pm (closed 12pm-1pm), drop-off prescription window closes at 11:50am Monday-Friday. Call for more information on additional hours or locations and Assistance Programs. |
| 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.
For more information contact intakedesk@ccdofw.org. |
| Interfaith Outreach Services | 1101 11th St | 940-322-1365 | Prescription cost assistance for residents of Wichita and Archer counties. |
| MSU Gaines Hygiene Clinic | 940-397-4737 | Low cost dental cleaning, fluoride application, dental radiographs, and adjunctive services. 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; prompt attendance is required. | |
| Salvation Army | 403 7th St | 940-322-9822 | Prescription assistance only. |
| Wichita County Human Services | 600 Scott St, Suite 102 | 940-716-8535 | Indigent care. Application packet at wichitacountytx.com/download/indigent-application-packet |
| Military | |||
| Sheppard Air Force Base | 709 9th Ave, Bldg 960 | 940-676-4358 | 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 | Full-service veterinary clinic. All services available by appointment Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm. Walk-ins available for wellness services (services that do not require a veterinarian) Monday-Friday 8:45am-3pm and on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9am-12pm. Clinic schedules may vary during holidays; please check on Google or Facebook for holiday hours. |
| 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 | 940-723-7799
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 | |
| Substance Abuse | |||
| Abilene Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Inc. (ARCADA) | 2910 Kemp Blvd Suite 214 | 800-588-8728
325-673-2242 |
ARCADA serves Wichita County with outreach, screenings, assesments, and referrals (OSAR) via the Helen Farabee Clinic Pyramid Center. They provide assistance with chemical dependency issues for individuals and their families, especially those who do not have insurance or a way to pay for treatment. OSAR services are offered free of charge to individuals seeking treatment or referrals to other recovery support services, providing screenings, assessments, crisis invervention, motivational counseling, referrals to treatment, interim services, and follow-ups if needed. | 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 - please call for schedule details. |
| Alcoholics Anonymous - New Life Group | 1406 Beverly Dr | 940-322-3213 | Open and closed meetings, seven days a week, at set times - please call for schedule details. |
| Helen Farabee Substance Use Services Outpatient Program | 940-397-3391
940-224-6200 |
helenfarabee.org/substance-use/ | |
| Hope Center Ministries | 833-697-1947 | Non-profit organization operating a Christ-centered recovery program for alcoholics and addicts. Men's Centers in Wichita Falls and Vernon. Women's Center in Holliday. Call or visit hopecm.com. | |
| New Beginnings Addiction Recovery Program | Men's Program: 940-723-5663
Women's Program: 940-322-4673 |
New Beginnings is a 13-month residential addiction recovery/job readiness program. Participants live in semi-private dorm-style rooms throughout the program. Family visits and off-campus passes can be earned by participants. The program is completely free of charge for all participants involved. | |
| Oxford House - Men Only | 4909 Big Bend Rd | 940-288-5740
940-326-1003 940-337-4997 |
A democratically-run, self-supporting and drug free home representing an effective and low cost method of preventing relapse. Residents pay rent, utility and other household expenses. Vacancy information at oxfordvacancies.com |
| The Recovery Center | 2501 Taylor St | 940-761-3034 | The Recovery Center offers outpatient treatment options for adults with addiction or substance abuse issues: a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). These services are offered as a continuum of care for individuals struggling with addiction, and provide convenient hours to meet their needs for recovery. |
| Support Groups | |||
| Common Ground Recovery Ministry | 3701 Taft Blvd | 940-337-1712 | Adult Christ-centered support groups for trauma recovery, anger management, and parenting. 12-week sessions. Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Free, no referral needed. Childcare for participants' preschool and elementary-aged children is provided. |
| Hope for Mental Health | 1301 10th St | 940-235-7828 | In-person meetings on the first Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm-8pm. Online Zoom conferences every Tuesday evening 6:30-8:30pm.
For information on online meetings please go to facebook.com/Hopeformentalhealth |
| Hospice of Wichita Falls | 940-691-0982 | Multiple grief support groups available. For details, visit howf.org/grief-support. | |
| 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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| Utilities | |||
| Rolling Plains | 807 8th St Suite 300 | 940-723-2261
877-804-7372 |
Must submit application and documentation. Apply by calling or visit rollingplains.org/energy-assistance. |
| 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 | Monday-Thursday 9am-2pm. Please have your bills available with account numbers. |
| 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 |