Community resources for the people we serve

Free, confidential helpline available 24/7 connecting Texans to local health and human services — food, housing, utilities, mental health, and more. Call or text 2-1-1.

The state agency overseeing Medicaid, IDD services, and a wide range of health and social service programs in Texas.

Provides affordable homeownership opportunities and home repair assistance for low-income families in the Dallas area.

Coordinates the homeless response system across Dallas and Collin counties, connecting individuals to shelter, housing, and supportive services.

Administers Section 8 housing choice vouchers and public housing programs for low-income residents in Dallas.

Provides transitional and permanent supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Dallas.

Provides access to nutritious food through a network of partner agencies, pantries, and programs across North Texas.

Delivers hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in the Dallas area.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides monthly food benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families. Apply through Texas HHSC.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas chapter offers education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

The largest provider of mental health services in Dallas County, offering outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, and crisis services.

Free, confidential crisis support available 24/7 by call or text. Dial or text 9-8-8 to reach a trained crisis counselor.

National helpline and treatment locator for substance use and mental health disorders. Free, confidential, 24/7.

Provides job seekers with career counseling, job placement, skills training, and access to employer connections across the Dallas area.

State agency offering unemployment benefits, vocational rehabilitation, and workforce development programs for Texans.

Helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep employment through counseling, training, and job placement services.

Information on Medicaid waiver programs (HCS, TxHmL), state supported living centers, and community-based services for Texans with IDD.

Advocates for the rights and full inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across Texas.

Provides resources, referrals, and support for individuals with autism and their families throughout Texas.