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Cedar Valley College Mission Statement The mission of Cedar Valley College is to provide exemplary teaching and learning experiences that prepares students for success in a dynamic world while strengthening communities. Vision Cedar Valley College: A premier college transforming lives and communities. About this guide The following information has been compiled to help our students find local resources to improve their quality of life and enhance their college experience. The information provided does not constitute an endorsement. 2
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Subject Page Child Care Services 4‐5 Counseling 6‐7 Disability Services 8 Domestic Violence 9 Drug and Alcohol Recovery 10 Employment Services 10‐11 Food/Clothing/Utilities 12 Homeless Shelters 13‐15 Housing Services 16 Medical Services 17 Mental Health 18‐19 Suicide Prevention 19 Transportation 20 20‐21 Veteran’s Affairs Other Helpful Resources 22 To view this resource guide online go to: https://www.cedarvalleycollege.edu/FutureStudents/StudentServices/Pictures /StuResourceGuide.pdf 3
Child Care Services Child Care Group Through the use of state, federal, and local funds the Child Care Group is able to provide financial assistance to pay for child care and support families in their quest for self‐sufficiency. 8585 N. Stemmons Fwy Suites 500 & 600 – South Tower Dallas, TX 75247 (214) 630‐7911 http://www.childcaregroup.org/Parents/CCA.html http://www.childcaregroup.org/images/Misc/CCGBrochure.pdf The Salvation Army’s After‐School Programs The Salvation Army's community centers in the DFW Metroplex provide a variety of educational and recreational activities for kids to participate in each weekday afternoon. The Salvation Army After‐ School Program allows for children between the ages of 5 and 14 years old. http://www.salvationarmydfw.org/uss/www_uss_dallasac.nsf/vw‐text‐dynamic‐
arrays/EFABB5D4A1DBCDE5802572B20076F9AE?openDocument Various Locations‐ including: 1617 W. Jefferson Dallas, Texas, 75208 Oak Cliff 214.941.5911 620 Farley Street Waxahachie, Texas 75165 972.937.7797 4
Cedar Ridge Preschool 419 N Cedar Ridge Dr. Duncanville, TX 75116 Silvia Aapan 972‐296‐3861 972‐780‐7273 (fax) 15% Discount Proof of CVC enrollment – Student ID required Duncanville Learning Center 624 N Mail Street Duncanville, TX 75116 Dr. Charles Etta Williams 972‐780‐2898 6:30AM‐6:30PM Infants (up to 10% discount) 2‐4 year old (up to 15% discount) Proof of CVC enrollment – Student ID required Oak Tree Academy 110 Kenya St. Cedar Hill, TX 75104 Ami Brady or Carol Zimmerman 972‐291‐7893 6AM‐ 6PM Discounts are offered on a case‐by‐ case basis Proof of CVC enrollment – Student ID required 5
Counseling Cedar Valley College Counseling Services The Cedar Valley College Counseling Services Department provides guidance and resources to students as they manage challenges in life that affect academic progress. 3030 N. Dallas Avenue Lancaster, Texas 75134 L‐Building (972) 860‐8119 Lancaster Outreach Counseling Center (LOC) The Counseling Center offers an atmosphere of trust and caring to assist you with life’s struggles. LOC is affiliate with the United Way. 1120 Randlette St. Lancaster, Texas 75146 (972) 227‐0190 www.l‐o‐c.org Innovative Centered Counseling “Find Purpose Beyond the Pain” ICC offers purpose‐driven and Cognitive Behavioral therapy that is guaranteed to produce a life‐changing experience. 1102 Santa Fe Suite #3 Duncanville, Texas 75137 (972) 298‐2020 or (469) 454‐2859 info@iccounselingtoday.com 6
University of North Texas at Dallas The Counseling Center provides confidential, professional, short term counseling to currently enrolled students. A counselor is always on call to assist with crisis situations that requires immediate attention during daytime hours of operations. 7300 University Hill Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75241 (972) 780‐3600 or 972‐780 3646 (fee based on sliding scale) https://www.untdallas.edu/student‐affairs/wellness‐services/counseling‐and‐
student‐wellness Amino Education and Counseling Bilingual Services (English and Spanish) 990 N. Cooper Arlington, TX 76011 (817) 274‐3983 www.aminoeducationandcounseling.com 7
Disability Services Cedar Valley College Disability Services Office (DSO) Coordinates services and academic adjustments for Cedar Valley College (CVC) students with disabilities. This is done to ensure equal access to facilities, programs, services and resources of the college. 3030 North Dallas Avenue Lancaster, Texas 75134 L‐108 (972) 860‐8119 cvcdso@dcccd.edu Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services‐ DARS DARS administers programs that ensure Texas is a state where people with disabilities, and children who have developmental delays, enjoy the same opportunities as other Texans to live independent and productive lives. DARS has four divisions, each with its own programs: Rehabilitation Services Blind Services Early Childhood intervention Services Disability Determination Services DARS administers programs that help Texans with disabilities find jobs through vocational rehabilitation, ensure that Texans with disabilities live independently in their communities. 1‐800.628.5115 DARS.inquires@dars.state.tx.us
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Domestic Violence Getting Help and Support National Domestic Violence Hotline HOTLINE: 800‐799‐SAFE (7233) or 800‐787‐3224 www.ndvh.org Mosaic Family Services http://mosaicservices.org 24‐Hour Line: 214‐823‐4434 4144 N. Central Exp. Ste 530 Dallas, TX Brighter Tomorrows http://www.brightertomorrows.net Grand Prairie, TX 24‐Hour: 972‐262‐8383 Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support http://www.genesisshelter.org/ 24hr hotline: 214‐946‐4357 Counseling: 214‐389‐7700 4411 Lemmon Ave. Ste. 201 Dallas, TX New Beginnings http://www.newbeginningcenter.org/ 24‐Hour Line: 972‐276‐0057 Main: 972‐276‐0423 218 North Tenth St. Garland, TX 9
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Putting an end to the cycle of addiction 1‐877‐565‐0123‐ (All calls are strictly confidential) Transitions Recovery “The Drug and Alcohol Rehab that works for you” Transitions Recovery is a recovery plan that assists their customers with drug and alcohol addictions recovery. HELP: 1‐800‐626‐1980 Salvation Army of Dallas, Texas Substance Abuse Services Salvation Army Carr P. Collins Social Services Center 5302 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75235 214‐424‐7000 ext.7027 Employment Services Cedar Valley College Career Services The Career Services Office provides opportunities to learn job search skills including: establishing employment contacts; completing job applications; preparing a resume and cover letter; and interviewing for a job. Further, career assessments and computerized career guidance programs are available to assist you with choosing a college major and making career decisions. Job listing services are also provided in the Career Center 3030 N. Dallas Avenue D Building‐ Rooms D101 and D102 (972) 860‐8240 or (972) 860‐8146 10
Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas (associated with the Texas Workforce Commission) Workforce Solutions offers a number of programs to help Dallas County residents find and retain work, including job training, job search assistance, transportation and child care services. 2922 Martin Luther King Blvd. Dallas, TX 75215 (214) 421‐2460 M‐F 8:00am to 5:00pm 2707 Stemmons Fwy, Suite 150 Dallas, TX 75207 (214) 920‐3663 M‐F 8:00am to 5:00pm 7330 S. Westmoreland, Suite 200 Dallas, TX 75237 (972) 709‐5377 M‐F 8:00am to 5:00pm http://www.wfsdallas.com/programs/programs.shtml Texas Workforce Commission The Texas Workforce Commission provides resources, tips and tools to build a stronger workforce in Texas. 801 S. State Highway 161, Suite 500 Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (972) 264‐5881 M‐F ‐ 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 11
Food/Clothing/Utilities Lancaster Outreach Center (LOC) Lancaster Outreach offers an atmosphere of trust and caring to assist with life’s struggles. 1120 Randlette Street Lancaster, Texas 75146 (972) 227‐0190 www.l‐o‐c.org. North Texas Food Bank The North Texas Food Bank is a certified member of Feeding America Food Bank Network. They solicit food and grocery products from national suppliers for distribution through 200 certified Food Banks nationally. Cockrell Hill Bank 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Road Dallas, Texas 75236 (214) 330‐1396 M‐F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SOW Ministries 3100 Ames Road Lancaster, Texas 75134 (800) 722‐5130 dldiggles@gmail.com Texas Health and Human Services Commission Information, referrals and other services including assistance in completing the Food Stamps application. 1111 W Ledbetter Ste 400 Dallas,TX 75224 (214) 372‐6370 http://www.snap‐help.com/?gclid=COuq2ZzR5LACFY9etgodGFUt9g http://www.snap‐help.com/state/TX
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Homeless Services In partnership with other agencies, the following organizations offer assistance to families in need of shelter. Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance 2816 Swiss Avenue, Dallas Texas 75204 (972) 638‐5600 http://www.mdhadallas.org/area_shelters.aspx Interfaith Housing Coalition, Inc. Sherri Ansley, Interim CEO PO Box 720206 Dallas, TX 75372 (214) 827‐7220 ext.116 www.interfaithhousingcoalition.org Austin Street Shelter 2929 Hickory St. Dallas, TX 75226 (214) 428‐4242 http://www.austinstreet.org Dallas Life Foundation 1100 Cadiz Dallas, TX 75215 (214) 421‐1380 http://www.dallaslife.org/programs/ Annette G. Strauss Family Gateway Center (Family Shelter) 711 South St. Paul Street Dallas, TX 75201 (214) 741‐6515 ext. 101 http://www.familygateway.org/programs.htm The Family Place Offers shelter and other services to victims of domestic violence 13
PO Box 7999 Dallas, TX 75209 24‐hour Crisis Hotline (214) 941‐1991 http://www.familyplace.org/ourservices/our‐services Genesis Women's Shelter Genesis Women's Shelter provides emergency shelter, safety and counseling for women victims of domestic violence and their children. All of the services at Genesis Women's Shelter's are confidential and free. 4411 Lemmon Ave, Ste 201 Dallas, TX 75219 (214) 946‐4357 www.genesisshelter.org The Salvation Army The Salvation Army’s family service programs help families and needy individuals with emergency food, housing, utility assistance and other temporary needs. 5302 Harry Hines Blvd. (214) 424‐7000 http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf/vw‐dynamic‐
arrays/ACEBE360E86E201A8525784C006FE670?openDocument&charset=utf‐8 Union Gospel Mission ‐ Calvert Place Union Gospel Mission offers counseling, life‐skill classes, job training and transitional housing . 3211 Irving Blvd Dallas, TX 75247 (214) 637‐6117 www.ugmdallas.org Union Gospel Mission ‐ Center of Hope Center of Hope is a shelter for women and their children. 4815 Cass Street Dallas, TX 75235 (214) 638‐2988 www.ugmdallas.org 14
Promise House Promise House embraces homeless, runaway and at‐risk teens, giving them needed support, encouragement and hope to live a better life. 224 W. Page Ave. Dallas, TX 75208 24‐HOUR Hotline: 214 941 8578 www.promisehouse.org The Bridge ‐ Dallas The Bridge provides solutions for homelessness by developing, coordinating, and/or delivering shelter, homeless recovery, and housing services. 1818 Corsicana St. Dallas, TX 75201 (214) 670‐1127 http://www.bridgenorthtexas.org Safe Haven Homes A homeless shelter that help others help themselves. Safe Haven is an organization that provides free meals, hygiene products and housing for the less fortunate. 2816 E. Illinois Ave. Dallas, TX 75216 (972) 375‐7179 www.safehavenhomes.org Lancaster Outreach Center (LOC) Assistance with life’s struggles 1120 Randlette Street Lancaster, Texas 75146 (972) 227‐0190 www.l‐o‐c.org 15
Housing Services In partnership with other agencies, the following agency and organizations offer assistance to families in need of permanent housing. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Bob W. Cook, Dallas Field Office Director A. Maceo Federal Office Building 525 Griffin St., Suite 860 Dallas, TX 75202 (214) 767‐8300 http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/rental_assistance Housing Crisis Center HCC has grown to provide not only pro‐bono legal services for our neighbors in Dallas County, but also short‐ and long‐term transitional shelter as well as permanent supportive housing and emergency financial assistance. HCC is truly about homeless prevention and re‐housing those who are currently experiencing homelessness. 4210 Junius St. Dallas, TX 75246 (214) 828‐4244 Mon. & Tue. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wed. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thurs. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. www.hccdallas.org Section 8 Housing This program is managed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and local public housing agencies (PHA). 5927 Highland Hills Drive Dallas, Texas 75241 (214) 571‐8694 info@dhahal.com http://guidetohousing.com/housing‐assistance/section‐8‐program/ 16
Medical Services Chip/Children Medicaid 1111 W. Ledbetter, Suite 400 Dallas, Texas 75224 (214) 372‐6370 (877) 543‐7669 www.chipmedicaid.org/en/benefits Dallas V A Medical Center 4500 S Lancaster Road Dallas, Texas 75216 (800) 849‐3597 or (214) 742‐8387 Martin Luther King Jr. Family Clinic, Inc. 2922‐B Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75215 (214) 426‐3645 x155 www.mlkfamilyclinic.org/homemlk.htm Methodist Charlton Medical Center 3500 Wheatland Road Dallas, Texas 752372922 B (214) 947‐7777 Parkland Memorial Hospital Bluitt‐Flowers Health Center 303 E. Overton Road Dallas, Texas 75216 (214) 266‐4200 (214) 266‐4218‐Fax www.parklandhospital.com
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Mental Health Services Hickory Trail Hospital Hickory Trails Hospital provides a safe and therapeutic environment for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults who are experiencing mental health and chemical dependency challenges such as major depression, Bipolar Disorder and etc. 2000 Old Hickory Trail Desoto, Texas 75115 (972) 298‐7323 Solutions Health and Rehabilitation Solutions Health and Rehabilitation counsels patients on the path toward both physical and mental. Therapists guide physical recovery from auto accidents or workplace accidents, helping patients recover and build the strength to return to form. 1801 N Hampton Road Suite 410 Desoto, Texas 75115 (855) 258‐5543 Daybreak Daybreak is a large Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) for individuals with developmental disabilities. 3901 N. Dallas Avenue Lancaster, Texas 75134 (972) 230‐2445 18
Texas Health Resources Texas Health Resources offers a range of psychiatric services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Inpatient services include treatment for anxiety, depression, phobias, schizophrenia and panic disorders. Outpatient services include psychiatric evaluations, stress management, chemical dependency treatment, family therapy and individual or group psychotherapy. 8200 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, TX 75231 (214) 345‐6789 http://www.texashealth.org/body.cfm?id=183 Suicide Prevention Emergency Management Local Crisis Line 1‐800‐273‐TALK (8255) Immediate Crisis, dial 911 CONTACT From Breaking Point to Turning Point Crisis Help Line: (972)‐233.2233 Teen Help Line: (972)‐233.8336 En Espanol: (972)‐233.2428 www.contactcrisisline.org ADAPT of Texas ADAPT provides Emergency and Crisis Services through telephonic, mobile and clinical services with the goals being immediate crisis resolution, deflection from hospitalization, linkage with needed resources and maintenance of community placement. (877) 351‐0488
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Transportation Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) The following link provides information on DART routes, fares, schedules, carpooling, can pooling and para‐transit services (left‐ equipped van services for the disabled). www.dart.org/schedules/routes DART Bus Route for Cedar Valley College http://www.dart.org/schedules/busschedules.asp?quicksched=&quic ksched=&quicksched=&quicksched=&quicksched=553&quicksched=& quicksched= Veteran’s Administration Cedar Valley College Veterans administration CVC Veterans provides educational benefits for Veterans, spouses and dependents, disability services, counseling for Veterans and their families, career services, resume writing, job inquiries, tutoring and referral services to the Veterans Resource Center located on Lancaster Road. Cedar Valley College 3030 N. Avenue Lancaster, Texas 75134 L‐Building Room Lancaster, Texas 75134 (972) 860‐8219 (972) 698‐3070 (Fax) Amccowin@dcccd.edu 20
These are a few of the many programs currently available to assist our transitioning military personnel and veterans find employment in these difficult times. South Central Regional Office 4500 S. Lancaster Rd. Building 69 Dallas, TX 75216 (214) 857‐1254 or (877) 927‐8387 M‐F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. http://www.va.gov Dallas Vet Center 10501 N. Central Expressway, Suite 213 Dallas, TX 75231 (214) 361‐5896 or (877) 927‐8387 http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5461&dnum=All&s
tateid=TX&v=1 Veteran Affairs North Texas Health System Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 S. Lancaster Rd. Dallas, TX 75216 800‐849‐3597 | 214‐742‐8387 21
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES National Domestic Violence Hotline Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states. http://www.thehotline.org/ 2‐1‐1 Texas Is a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, is committed to helping Texas citizens connect with the services they need. Whether by phone or internet, our goal is to present accurate, well‐organized and easy‐to‐find information from over 60,000 state and local health and human services https://www.211texas.org/211/ Dallas City Hall This site provides detailed information about the city of Dallas and resources available to its citizens. http://www.dallascityhall.com/ Dallas Police Department Offers detailed information about the Dallas Police Department and useful resources for the community. http://www.dallaspolice.net/dpdinfo/dpdinfo.html Social Security Administration Assists with getting or replacing Social Security Cards, applying for Retirement and Disability Benefits, Medicare, SSI and other services. http://www.ssa.gov/#s=3 Steps to becoming a student at Cedar Valley College http://www.cedarvalleycollege.edu/FutureStudents/Admissions/defa ult.aspx 22