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Abuse and Domestic Violence Help

Temporary Housing for Low-Income Families  
(Recovery and/or Domestic Violence

  • 24 Hour Club (Recovery)
    4636 Ross Avenue
    Dallas, Texas  75204
    (214) 823-3200
    AA meetings on location and transitional housing
  • Austin Street Center (Recovery)
    (214) 428-4242
    Provides emergency shelter and substance abuse counseling
  • Brighter Tomorrows (domestic violence shelter)
    P.O. Box 532151
    Grand Prairie, TX 75053
    972-262-8383
  • The Family Place (domestic violence shelter)
    P.O. Box 7999
    Dallas, TX 75209
    24-hour crisis hotline (214) 941-1991
    Offers shelter and transitional housing for families dealing with domestic violence
  • Genesis Shelter (domestic violence shelter)
    4411 Lemmon Ave, Suite 201
    Dallas, TX 75219
    214-946-4357 24 hrs.
    Offer 24/7 free hotline, emergency shelter, and additional housing for up to one year (for 18 families) 
  • Hope’s Door (domestic violence shelter)
    820 Ave. F, Suite 100
    Plano, TX 75074
    (972)422-2911
    (972)422-7233 24 hrs.
    Serves women and children who are victims of domestic violence, up to 30 days, includes food, clothing and counseling, support groups
  • Micah House (Recovery and domestic violence shelter)
    3066 Walnut Hill Lane
    Dallas, Texas  75229
    (214) 562-3524 (Teresa James)
    Serves women and their children leaving addictive or abusive situations with a sheltered, safe haven and FREE assistance 
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  • New Beginnings (domestic violence shelter)
    218 N. 10th Street
    Garland, Texas  75040
    (972) 276-0057 24 hours
    Counseling, emergency shelter, transitional housing for victims and children, legal advocacy
  • Salvation Army—various locations (Recovery and shelter)
    5302 Harry Hines Boulevard (homeless shelter)
    Dallas, Texas  75235
    (214) 424-7000
    Salvation Army offers a wide array of services for homeless families, families with addiction, domestic violence, etc.
  • Welcome House Inc.—Operation Renew  (Recovery and domestic violence shelter)
    921 N. Peak Street
    Dallas, Texas  75204
    (214) 887-0696 (Office)
    Transitional housing and support services for people in recovery

 

Adoption Resources

Adoption Resources

 

Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Abuse Recovery

Support Services for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Recovery

  • 24 Hour Club (Recovery support)
    4636 Ross Ave
    Dallas, TX 75204
    214-823-3200
    AA Meetings on location and transitional housing                  
  • Adult Rehabilitation Ministry (ARM) at the Golden Gate Baptist Church
    1128 Sabine St
    Dallas, TX 7520
    (214)943-50403
    AA and NA meetings offered using a Biblical approach, and Discipline Training classes
  • Alcoholics Anonymous 
    Dallas Intergroup Association Central Service Office
    6162 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 213
    Dallas, TX 75214 
    (214)887-6699
    Information regarding AA meeting times and locations   
  • APAA (Association of Persons Affected by Addiction)
    (214) 634-APAA
    Provides a multitude of services for life in recovery 
  • Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies
    (214) 645-0919
    Case management, various classes and recovery support for pregnant and postpartum women. 
  • Dallas Urban League 
    214-915-4600
    Multiple programs and services ranging from employment to housing
  • Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
    1349 Empire Central Dr., Suite 800
    Dallas, Texas 75247
    (214)522-8600
    Information, resources materials, education and referral services
  • My Second Chance Inc. (Recovery Support)
    4347 S. Hampton Rd. Suite 277
    Dallas, Texas  75232
    Office:  214.374.1104
    Offers workshops online and in person regarding recovery and related issues 

 

Detox from Alcohol and/or Drugs

  • The Magdelan House
    1302 Redwood Circle
    Dallas, Texas  75218
    (214) 324-9261
    Free nonmedical 24-day detox for adult women who wish to stop drinking.  AA meetings on location.

 

Adolescent Treatment Center

  • New Day Counseling Inc       
    10500 Steppingtron Drive, Suite 270
    Dallas, Texas  75230
    (214) 265-7474
    Medicaid accepted, adolescent program

 

Outpatient Only Treatment Centers

  • Dallas County Treatment Center (Methadone clinics)
    123 East Colorado Boulevard
    Dallas, Texas  75203
  • Phoenix Project, Inc. (Outpatient services and counseling)
    201 S. Tyler
    Dallas, Texas  75208
    (214) 942-5166
  • Road to Recovery (Northstar provider)
    9401 LBJ Freeway, Suite 270
    Dallas, Texas  75243

 

Residential and Outpatient Treatment Centers

  • Help is Possible Project, Gateway Foundation
    723 S. Peak
    Dallas, Texas  75223
    (214) 827-2870
    Residential and outpatient treatment based on sliding scale
  • Homeward Bound, Inc.
    233 W. 10th St
    Dallas, TX 75208
    Offers a full range of chemical dependency treatment and counseling
  • LifeNet Community Behavioral Healthcare
    9708 Skillman Ave
    Dallas, TX 75243
    (214)221-5433
    Comprehensive services for adults and children with duel diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse), housing assistance
  • Nexus Recovery Center, Inc.
    8733 LaPrada
    Dallas, TX 75228
    (214)321-0156
    Residential and outpatient programs for adult women, women with minor children, pregnant and post-partum women and infants with alcohol and drug abuse problems
  • Phoenix House
    2345 Reagan St
    Dallas, TX 75219
    (214)999-1044
    Substance abuse education, prevention, intervention and treatment services
  • Reconciliation Outreach
    4311 Bryan
    Dallas, TX 75204
    (214)821-9192
    Christian-based residential and non-residential program for homeless men, women and children dealing with substance abuse and/or domestic violence, offering after school programs, summer camp and day care center
  • Turtle Creek (residential)
    2707 Routh St
    Dallas, TX 75201
    (214)871-2483

 

Tobacco Abuse

  • Talk to your health care provider to help you quit smoking.      
  • To get help to quit smoking call 1-800.QUITNOW     
  • For more information see the CDC’s page on smoking and pregnancy.

 

Breastfeeding Information 

Breastfeeding Resources

  • Breastfeeding Support Groups - Breastfeeding mothers have the benefit of the Support Groups which were created to support them through the first year and beyond.  The Breastfeeding Peer Counselors facilitate regular meetings of WIC moms to work through breastfeeding issues and to support each mother’s feeding goals.

 

Food and Baby Supplies Assistance 

Food Benefits Application

You can get a copy of the Medicaid application here or here.

WIC – Women, Infants and Children
Clients are seen by appointment only.  To make an appointment call (214) 670-7200 at the City of Dallas Health Department. For a list of area WIC clinics click here.

  • WIC – Women, Infants and Children
    • The WIC food packages provide supplemental foods designed to meet the special nutritional needs of low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, non-breastfeeding postpartum women, infants and children up to five years of age.      
    • The main focus of the WIC program is to educate mothers on the proper nutrition for babies and young children
    • Services are provided throughout Dallas County

 

Other Food Resources

 

Baby Clothes/Supplies/Maternity Clothes

 

Healthy Pregnancy Resources

Local HIV Testing and Information

AIDS Arms 
351 West Jefferson Blvd. Suite 300
Dallas 75208
214 - 521-5191
Hours: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm 

Centers for Disease Control
To find an HIV testing site near you click here.
1-800-CDC-INFO 

Community Women’s Health Care
5000 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, 75235
214-905-0100
Provides women’s health services and testing.  Several clinics throughout Dallas County. 

Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services Clinic
2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Room 336
Dallas, 75207
Clinic hours:  8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
To get tested for HIV and Syphilis call 214-819-1980.

National Institute of Health
For information about HIV and pregnancy click here.

Nelson-Tebedo Health Resource Center
4012 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 75219
214-528-2336

Parkland Health & Hospital System

Planned Parenthood of North Texas
For clinic locations in Dallas County click here.

 

Nutrition

 

Exercise

Diabetes & Pregnancy

 

Sickle Cell Anemia and Pregnancy

Housing

Housing Options 

Temporary Housing and/or Child Care for Homeless Youth

  • Promise House
    Emergency youth shelter up to 30 days, youth age 10-17
  • Vogel Alcove (homeless child care)
    7557 Rambler Road, Suite 262
    Dallas, Texas  75231
    (214) 368-8686

Temporary Housing for Low-Income Families

  • Adventist Community Services
    418 E. Tarrant Rd
    Grand Prairie, TX 75050
    (972)262-8852
    Emergency shelter for families 1-3 days
  • Dallas Life Foundation
    1100 Cadiz
    Dallas, Texas  75215
    (214) 421-1380
    Emergency shelter for men, women and children; food, counseling, vocational classes, employment service provided
  • Family Gateway
    711 S. St. Paul Street
    Dallas, Texas  75201
    (214) 741-6515
    Short and long term transitional housing (up to one year) for homeless families and children
  • Interfaith Housing Coalition
    5600 Ross Avenue
    Dallas, Texas  75206
    (214) 827-7220
    Transitional 90-day housing program for families and children Six (6) months required.  Full families accepted.  Must have or looking for full-time employment.
  • Salvation Army—various locations
    5302 Harry Hines Boulevard (homeless shelter)
    Dallas, Texas  75235
    (214) 424-7000
    Salvation Army offers a wide array of services for homeless families, families with addiction, domestic violence, etc.
  • Union Gospel Mission—The Center of Hope
    4815 Cass Street
    Dallas, Texas  75235
    (214) 638-2988
    Homeless shelter for women and children

 

Temporary Housing for Families with HIV/AIDS

  • AIDS Services of Dallas
    400 South Zang, Suite 610, LB21
    Dallas, Texas 75208
    (214) 941-9523
    Provides low-cost medically supportive housing to families with HIV/AIDS
  • Bryan’s House
    (214) 559-3946
    Housing Assistance and case management for families with a child with HIV/AIDS or other serious illness
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
    (214) 819-1849
  • Welcome House, Inc.—Project Extended Arms     
    4202 S. Lancaster Road
    Dallas, Texas  75216
    (214) 421-3948

 

Housing Assistance Programs

  • Dallas Housing Authority
    3939 N. Hampton Road
    Dallas, Texas  75212
    (214) 951-8474 Family Self-Sufficiency Program
    Services include case management, housing vouchers and rental assistance (currently unavailable)
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    2377 Stemmons, Suite 600
    Dallas, Texas  75207
    (214) 819-2100
    Homeless Outreach Program  (214) 819-1800
    Housing Program (214) 819-1871—Housing vouchers,
    Section 8, rental assistance

 

Transitional Housing for Female Ex-Offenders

  • Exodus Ministries, Inc.
    4630 Munger Avenue, #110
    Dallas, Texas  75205
    (214) 827-3773
    Serves female ex-offenders who demonstrate the willingness to make positive changes

 

Temporary Housing for Low-Income Families
(Recovery and/or Domestic Violence)

  • 24 Hour Club (Recovery)
    4636 Ross Avenue
    Dallas, Texas  75204
    (214) 823-3200
    AA meetings on location and transitional housing
  • Brighter Tomorrows (domestic violence shelter)
    P.O. Box 532151
    Grand Prairie, TX 75053
    972-262-8383
  • The Family Place (domestic violence shelter)
    P.O. Box 7999
    Dallas, TX 75209
    24-hour crisis hotline (214) 941-1991
    Offer shelter and transitional housing for families dealing with domestic violence
  • Genesis Shelter (domestic violence shelter)
    4411 Lemmon Ave, Suite 201
    Dallas, TX 75219
    214-946-4357 24 hours
    Offer 24/7 free hotline, emergency shelter, and additional housing for up to one year (for 18 families)
  • Hope’s Door (domestic violence shelter)
    820 Ave. F, Suite 100
    Plano, TX 75074
    (972)422-2911
    (972)422-7233 24 hours
    Serves women and children who are victims of domestic violence, up to 30 days, includes food, clothing and counseling, support groups
  • Micah House
    3066 Walnut Hill Lane
    Dallas, Texas  75229
    (214) 562-3524 (Teresa James)
    Serves women and their children leaving addictive or abusive situations with a sheltered, safe haven and FREE assistance
  • New Beginnings (domestic violence shelter)
    218 N. 10th Street
    Garland, Texas  75040
    (972) 276-0057 24 hours
    Counseling, emergency shelter, transitional housing for victims and children, legal advocacy
  • Salvation Army—various locations
    5302 Harry Hines Boulevard (homeless shelter)
    Dallas, Texas  75235
    (214) 424-7000
    Salvation Army offers a wide array of services for homeless families, families with addiction, domestic violence, etc.
  • Welcome House Inc.—Operation Renew
    921 N. Peak Street
    Dallas, Texas  75204
    (214) 887-0696 (Office)
    Transitional housing and support services for people in recovery

 

Medicaid Information and Assistance

Where can I sign up for Medicaid?

  • You can get a copy of the Medicaid application here. 
  • Ask your health care provider, clinic staff, counselor or case manager for help.  

 

Medicaid Application & Information from the State

Expedited Eligibility & Enrollment for Pregnant Women

 

For low-cost or free care:
Agape Clinic 214.824.2744
4105 Junius Street Dallas, TX 75246  (Grace United Methodist Church)
Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. – Noon Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – Noon (vaccinations available) 

American Pregnancy Association
The American Pregnancy Association is a national nonprofit that has information regarding pregnancy and your health.   This site provides information about free local pregnancy centers. 

Down Town Pregnancy Center  (214) 969-2433   
Services:  FAMILIES is a program designed according to the educational needs and desires of the expectant Mother.  Video library covering topics such as pregnancy, nutrition, labor and delivery, sexual health, and parenting.  Also Prenatal Classes, Nutrition in Pregnancy, and Parenting Classes.  Earn while you learn:  Mommy Bucks to spend as the Wee Care Shoppe.  Items include diapers, wipes, formula, baby bottles, maternity clothing, infant and toddler clothing, cribs, strollers, changing tables, etc.
Make an Appointment
STD Information
Adoption Resources
Pregnancy Information
FAMILIES Program

Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinics  

  • 809 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, TX 75212
    Monday-Tuesday 7:00 – 7:00 pm; Wednesday-Thursday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm; Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • 3111 Sylvan Avenue, Dallas, TX  75212
    Monday-Tuesday 7:00 – 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • 405 Stadium Drive, Grand Prairie, TX  75050 
    Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Spanish speaking staff available at all clinics.

Clinics offer Comprehensive Primary Care, WIC, Bite Into Good Health: Diet & Nutrition, Well Women’s Services
Comprehensive primary care services for the whole family include Obstetrics (includes deliveries, pre & post natal care), Pediatrics, immunizations (adults & children), Well Women services (includes paps & mammograms), HIV/STD testing, dental care for children, an onsite pharmacy & lab.
No Eligibility criteria.
Cost of Services: Varied. Sliding fee scale discounts are based on family size and income. Patients who do not qualify for Medicaid or CHIP can pay on a sliding fee scale. Sliding fee scale discounts are based on family size and income.

Documents client must bring on their first visit to enroll:

Identification: Examples include a Birth Certificate, Driver’s License, Government I.D., a Passport.
Proof of Address: Examples include a utility bill, tax statement or any form with this information.
Proof of Insurance (if they have it): Examples include a Medicaid, Medicare or other insurance card.
Proof of Income (if uninsured, to determine sliding fee scale discounts): Examples include recent paycheck
stubs, income tax form or a letter from an employer.

 

Sound Options Pregnancy Services  972-298-1900
658 Big Stone Gap, Duncanville, 75137
Services: Pregnancy tests, limited obstetrical Ultrasound, Report of Pregnancy for Medicaid, Lay counseling, adoption services 
Hours of operation: Mon. 10:00-4:00, 6:00-9:00; Tues. 1:00-4:00; Wed. 10:00-1:00, 6:00-9:00; Thurs. 6:00-9:00; Fri. 10:00-1:00
Cost of Services: All services are free of charge
Documents required: Picture ID requested but not required.
Limited Spanish speaking staff available.

 

Medical Care 

AGAPE Clinic 214.824.2744
4105 Junius Street Dallas, TX 75246  (Grace United Methodist Church)
Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. – Noon Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – Noon (vaccinations available) 

Baylor Healthy Care System  1-800-4Baylor

Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake 800-887-2525 (parenting education)

Downtown Pregnancy Center  or 214-969-1111
525 North Ervay, Dallas, 75201
Services: Pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, STD (sexually transmitted diseases) tests and treatment.
Hours of Operation:  Monday & Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM;  Tuesday & Wednesday 10 AM to 8 PM
Cost of Services:  Free of Charge
Documents Required:  Picture ID
No Spanish speaking staff available.
Programs:  FAMILIES is a program designed according to the educational needs and desires of the expectant Mother.  Video library covering topics such as pregnancy, nutrition, labor and delivery, sexual health, and parenting.  Also Prenatal Classes, Nutrition in Pregnancy, and Parenting Classes.
Make an Appointment
STD Information
Pregnancy Information
FAMILIES Program

 

Golden Cross Clinic 
122 W. Colorado Blvd. — across from Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, Texas 75208 
214-947-6700 - phone 
M-F 8am-5pm
Offers non-emergency medical care for people who need it, including Life Shines Bright Pregnancy Program partnering with March of Dimes to reduce risk of preterm birth, support group style of prenatal care

Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinics  

  • 809 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, TX 75212
    Monday-Tuesday 7:00 – 7:00 pm; Wednesday-Thursday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm; Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • 3111 Sylvan Avenue, Dallas, TX  75212
    Monday-Tuesday 7:00 – 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • 405 Stadium Drive, Grand Prairie, TX  75050 
    Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Spanish speaking staff available at all clinics. 

Clinics offer Comprehensive Primary Care, WIC, Bite Into Good Health: Diet & Nutrition, Well Women’s Services
Comprehensive primary care services for the whole family include Obstetrics (includes deliveries, pre & post natal care), Pediatrics, immunizations (adults & children), Well Women services (includes paps & mammograms), HIV/STD testing, dental care for children, an onsite pharmacy & lab.
No Eligibility criteria.
Cost of Services: Varied. Sliding fee scale discounts are based on family size and income. Patients who do not qualify for Medicaid or CHIP can pay on a sliding fee scale. Sliding fee scale discounts are based on family size and income.

Documents client must bring on their first visit to enroll:

Identification: Examples include a Birth Certificate, Driver’s License, Government I.D., a Passport.
Proof of Address: Examples include a utility bill, tax statement or any form with this information.
Proof of Insurance (if they have it): Examples include a Medicaid, Medicare or other insurance card.
Proof of Income (if uninsured, to determine sliding fee scale discounts): Examples include recent paycheck stubs, income tax form or a letter from an employer.

 

Parkland Health & Hospital System & Affiliated Clinics

 

Medical City 972-566-7153
Gateway to information about women’s health, pregnancy, and parenting classes. http://www.medicalcityhospital.com/CustomPage.asp?pagename=womens+labor+and+delivery

Methodist Health System
Information about Women’s and Children’s services
P.O. Box 655999 Dallas, Texas 75265-5999 | 1-877-637-4297 

Sound Options Pregnancy Services
 972-298-1900
658 Big Stone Gap, Duncanville, 75137
Services: Pregnancy tests, limited obstetrical Ultrasound, Report of Pregnancy for Medicaid, Lay counseling, adoption services 
Hours of operation: Mon. 10:00-4:00, 6:00-9:00; Tues. 1:00-4:00; Wed. 10:00-1:00, 6:00-9:00; Thurs. 6:00-9:00; Fri. 10:00-1:00
Cost of Services: All services are free of charge
Documents required: Picture ID requested but not required.
Limited Spanish speaking staff available.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas 
8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, 75231-4402, 214-345-6789  

Women's Health Centers
Medicaid recipients can access maternity and women's health services at the Texas Health Dallas Women's Health Centers. These facilities offer a wide range of health services, including prenatal, postpartum and gynecological care. Services are provided by board-certified OB/GYNs and certified nurse practitioners. Women's Health Center patients deliver their babies at Texas Health Dallas. The centers employ bilingual staff members and offer assistance in obtaining Medicaid benefits.

Locations 
8210 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 705 (on the Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas campus)
900 East Park Boulevard, Suite 100 (in East Plano)
For more information, call 214-345-7000.


UT Southwestern Hospital
Information about Gynecology and Obstetric Services
5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas, Texas 75390 214-648-3111

 

New Mom Training

American Pregnancy Association Webpage  
The American Pregnancy Association is a national nonprofit organization that promotes pregnancy wellness and education.  The site contains connection to WebMD, calendars, free weekly pregnancy newsletter, birthing options and health care provider choices, among other topics. 

Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies
6363 Forest Park Road
Suite 226
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 645-0919
New Connections Program for all pregnant and postpartum women.  Parenting classes, infant care classes and new mothers support groups offered.  There is a specialized class for mothers in recovery.  Call to enroll in services or fill out form  (LINK)  Services are free.

Center for Disease Control Webpage
Provides easy to read information about pregnancy and good health. 

Child Abuse Prevention Center
214-370-9810
Parent Aide Program teaches parenting skills.  The program reinforces positive skills, builds strong parent-child relationships and provides access to community services.  Parents receive services for up to two years, free of cost, coaching parents in non-violent discipline methods. 

Dallas Healthy Start - Parkland Hospital
Targeting case management in zip codes 75210, 75212, 75215, 75216, 75231
Car seats and classes

Downtown Pregnancy Center
214-969-1111
Car seats and classes
Families Program – prenatal, nutrition in pregnancy, and parenting classes

Golden Cross Clinic’s Life Shines Bright Pregnancy Program
214-947-6700 or http://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/body.cfm?id=4126 

Honey Child Prenatal Education Program @ Christian Stronghold Church
6810 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75228
Church hours M-F 9:00AM-4:00PM. Honey Child classes have various times please call for more information.
No Spanish speaking staff available.
Services:  The Honey Child Prenatal Education Program has been designed to provide African-American women with the culturally-appropriate information and support needed to have the healthiest possible pregnancy and birth outcome. Honey Child uses a spiritual approach to promote prenatal health. The curriculum incorporates interactive group activities such as prenatal yoga and exercise as well as individual reflection and spiritual messaging, making it an appropriate prenatal health education program for the church setting. The Honey Child curriculum includes six sessions of two hours each. Topics include: Nutrition, Relaxation and Exercise, Prenatal Care, Self-Esteem, Preterm Birth, and Labor & Delivery.
The program serves African American women ages 18-35 in their 1st or 2nd trimester of pregnancy.
Services are free. 

Low Birth Weight Development Center 
345 Calumet Avenue, Dallas, 75211
Hours of operation:  Mon – Fri 8am-5pm   Spanish speaking staff available.
Services are Early Head Start, Teen Parenting Support Services and Childcare, Case Management, Mental Health and Parent Education
Early Head Start is child care for families with children ages 0-3 years, Teen Parenting Assistance is childcare for children ages 0-5 years while the teens are in school or working, case managers help  families set and achieve goals, medical follow up, referrals…, Support groups, home visits and individual counseling are available, GED, ESL and parenting classes are held weekly
Eligibility criteria: vary by program, all must meet income eligibility.
Services are free. 
Documents client must bring on their first visit to enroll: Parent ID card, social security card, proof of income and residence, child’s birth certificate, immunization and medical exam form 

March of Dimes Prenatal Care Webpage 
Provide information on prenatal care, ask a health professional, words to know, and other helpful suggestions for a healthy pregnancy.

New Connections (UT Arlington School of Social Work)

If you are a pregnant woman living in Dallas County, you may qualify for services from New Connections Pregnant/Post-Partum Program. Located in the Bass Building of SW Medical Center - 6363 Forest Park Road, BLA 226, Dallas, TX 75235.  New Connections has several programs that may serve pregnant women or mothers with babies up to 18 months old:

  • Moms Club – a support group for pregnant women or mothers of infants. Fun activities and educational topics. 
  • Recovery Connections – recovery support for women recovering from substance abuse while meeting the demands of parenting. 
  • Healthy Connections – support and parenting education for women with a history of substance abuse in the family, domestic violence, involvement of CPS or other stressful factors. 
  • Moms Connections – parenting classes to help make parenting and family more fun 
  • Baby Connections – Infant care classes 
  • Getting Connected – Parenting classes for Teen parents 
  • Staying Connected – case management for pregnant women to help them get the resources they need to strive for a healthy delivery

For services, call 214-645-0919 or email newconnections@uta.edu

Nurse Family Partnership @ Parkland Health & Hospital System Program also at YWCA.
3310 Live Oak; Ste. 410, Dallas, Texas
www.parklandhospital 
Click on Medical Services, then Outreach
Open Monday-Friday; 8AM to 4PM  Spanish speaking staff available
Services:  Nurse Family Partnership provides pre-natal and early childhood nurse home visitation program that
improves the health and social functioning.  The Partnership serves Medicaid eligible first-time mothers and their babies residing in zip codes:  75211, 75212, 75217, 75227, 75228, 75231, 75241, and 75243.
There are no fees.  Enrollment is performed in the client’s home. 

Parkland Hospital and Health System
Listing of prenatal and parenting classes

Text4baby 
Text4baby is a free service that provides pregnant women and new moms with free text messages each week on pregnancy and baby care health tips. These messages are timed to a woman's due date or the baby's date of birth. 

Sound Options Pregnancy Services
214-298-1900

YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas
214-826-9922
Car seats and classes 

Pregnancy Testing

For low-cost or free pregnancy tests please make an appointment with: 

Agape Clinic   214.824.2744
4105 Junius Street Dallas, TX 75246 (Grace United Methodist Church)
Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. – Noon Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – Noon (vaccinations available) 

American Pregnancy Association
The American Pregnancy Association is a national nonprofit that has information regarding pregnancy and your health.   This site provides information about free local pregnancy centers. 

Down Town Pregnancy Center (214) 969-2433  
Programs:  FAMILIES is a program designed according to the educational needs and desires of the expectant Mother.  Video library covering topics such as pregnancy, nutrition, labor and delivery, sexual health, and parenting.  Also Prenatal Classes, Nutrition in Pregnancy, and Parenting Classes.  Earn while you learn:  Mommy Bucks to spend as the Wee Care Shoppe.  Items include diapers, wipes, formula, baby bottles, maternity clothing, infant and toddler clothing, cribs, strollers, changing tables.
Make an Appointment: http://www.downtownpc.org/appointments.htm
STD Information: http://www.downtownpc.org/std.htm
Adoption Resources: http://www.downtownpc.org/adoption.htm
Pregnancy Information: http://www.downtownpc.org/pregnancy.htm
FAMILIES Program: http://www.downtownpc.org/familiesprogram.htm 

Medicaid Application & Information from the state
Application

Expedited Eligibility & Enrollment for Pregnant Women

Sound Options Pregnancy Services  972-298-1900
658 Big Stone Gap, Duncanville, 75137
Services: Pregnancy tests, limited obstetrical Ultrasound, Report of Pregnancy for Medicaid, Lay counseling, adoption services 
Hours of operation: Mon. 10:00-4:00, 6:00-9:00; Tues. 1:00-4:00; Wed. 10:00-1:00, 6:00-9:00; Thurs. 6:00-9:00; Fri. 10:00-1:00
Cost of Services: All services are free of charge
Documents required: Picture ID requested but not required.
Limited Spanish speaking staff available.

 

Transportation

Dallas Healthy Start – Parkland Hospital Program
4917 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, 75235
or 214-590-1670
Targeting case management in zip codes 75210, 75212, 75215, 75216, 75231

Medicaid
Texas Health and Human Serivces Commission Medicaid Transportation
1-877-633-8747 (TTY: 1-800-735-2989) 1-877-MED-TRIP, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For gas reimbursement

  • You are age 20 or younger and you can drive yourself.       
  • You are driving a person who has Medicaid and is age 20 or younger.   
  • To get paid back for gas, Medicaid must approve your trip before you take it.      
  • To learn more, call 1-877-633-8747 (toll-free).
  • Note: Medicaid pays for gas at State of Texas mileage rates.

Catholic Charities of Dallas
Family Services Program 
The Brady Center, 4009 Elm Street, Dallas, 75226
Marrilac Social Services, 2843 Lapsley Street, Dallas, 75212

DART
Use the online DART Trip PlannerGoogle Transitor call 214-979-1111, Monday through Friday,
6 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to find the most convenient way to get to each destination. Every DART Rail station is easily accessible by bus, and most feature free parking.
For DART schedules link to http://dart.org/schedules/schedules.asp

Google Maps
If you have use of a computer, you can utilize Google Maps to get directions to your appointments. In the search box enter Google Maps and follow the directions.

Ladies of Charity of Dallas, Inc.(referral required)
214- 821- 5775

Network of Community Ministries Richardson Network
972-234-8880 Call for appointment

North Dallas Shared Ministries
972-620-8696
2875 Merrell, Dallas, 75229
Serves zip codes:  75001, 75204, 75205, 75209, 75219, 75220, 75225, 75229, 75230, 75231, 75234, 75235, 75240, 75247, 75248, 75251, 75254, 75287

Oak Cliff Churches for Emergency Aid (referral preferred)
214-943-7757
6000 Hampton Road, Dallas, 75232

The Stewpot of First Presbyterian Church
214-746-2785
408 Park Avenue, Dallas, 75201

 

 

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Resources for Pregnant Teens

  • Alley’s House 

Provides several programs for teen moms such as counseling, GED preparation, Mentors for Young Mothers Program, case management, life skills program, Parenting at Home Program, on the job office and computer training.

 214-603-1527.  Adoption services.

  • Dallas Independent School District Contact: Darlene English at DEnglish@dallasisd.org or at 972-3386.
  • Family & Leadership Empowerment Network
    214-951-7967 

Teens Maturing & Parenting Program addresses issues like adolescent maturation, identity & self-esteem, sexuality & dating, child development, addressing the needs of the child, role tadalafil definition, establishing healthy lifestyles, self & child discipline techniques, learning styles, effective communication & conflict resolution, stress and anger management, and child abuse prevention.

(214) 670-7185  Provides Success for Life Program for teens and young adults to increase the functioning of teen and young adult parents, thus decreasing incidence of child abuse, neglect and generational poverty. This goal is accomplished through education, support and advocacy

Offers the Mentoring Our Mothers (MOM) program to young parents ages 13 to 24, throughout pregnancy until their child is three. This is done through classroom programs in Dallas High Schools and providing Parents as Teachers® in-home visits to these teens.  Parents as Teachers® is an international parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child is age three. The program is designed to enhance child development and school achievement through parent education accessible to all families.  Referrals of pregnant and parenting teen mothers from Dallas area High Schools Pregnancy and Life Skills Teachers, WIC clinics, Health Clinics, and closed CPS cases are provided in-home services prednisone at no fee to the family.

345 Calumet Avenue, Dallas, 75211
Hours of operation:  Mon – Fri 8am-5pm   Spanish speaking staff available.
Services are Early Head Start, Teen Parenting Support Services and Childcare, Case Management, Mental Health and Parent Education

 

Day Care

Services: Early Head Start and Head Start 
Hours of operation:  7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for working parents, 8:15 a.m. -3:15 p.m. for non-working parents
Eligibility criteria:  Family’s Annual Income must be at or below the Poverty Income Guidelines. Children must be 0 months - 3 years for Early Head Start and 3 years to 5 years old for Head Start Services.
Cost of Services:  No fees. Families must meet eligibility criteria to qualify for services.
Documents client must bring on their first visit to enroll: Family’s current IRS 1040 tax form or annual benefit statement.  Child’s birth certificate, immunization record, social security card.
Spanish speaking staff available.

info@ywcadallas.org  Contact the local branches about child care.

345 Calumet Avenue, Dallas, 75211
Hours of operation:  Mon – Fri 8am-5pm   Spanish speaking staff available.
Services are Early Head Start, Teen Parenting Support Services and Childcare, Case Management, Mental Health and Parent Education
Early Head Start is child care for families with children ages 0-3 years, Teen Parenting Assistance is childcare for children ages 0-5 years while the teens are in school or working, case managers help  families set and achieve goals, medical follow up, and referrals. Support groups, home visits and individual counseling are available; GED, ESL and parenting classes are held weekly
Eligibility criteria: vary by program, all must meet income eligibility.           
Services are free. 
Documents client must bring on their first visit to enroll: Parent ID card, social security card, proof of income and residence, child’s birth certificate, immunization and medical exam form 
Programs and Services: http://www.lowbirthweight.org/programsandservices.html

8585 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 500 South, Dallas, 75247
Child care for children 0-3 in family day homes. Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc.  www.hsgd.org;   

  • If you are in the Dallas Independent School District, contact your school counselor or Darlene English at 972-925-3386, or DEnglish@dallasisd.org       
  • If in another school district within Dallas County, check with your school counselor.
  • Call 211 for other day care resources.

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