Agency:

Adult Literacy/ESL Program 

Address:

First Baptist Church
1100 Malone

Denton, TX 76201

Telephone Number:

(940) 382-2577

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Non-English speakers. 

Available Services:

Provides training in conversational English for non-English speakers, preparation for TOEFL, and basic literacy for English-speaking adults. Sessions are Mondays when DISD school is in session from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Date & Time:

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

Childcare and transportation provided by reservation.

Agency:

Adult English Class 

Address:

First Presbyterian
1002 Fox Ave.

Lewisville, TX 75067

Telephone Number:

(972) 966-1765

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

No Registration Required. Every Friday night at 7pm. Childcare is provided by 2 background checked church volunteers. Assistance in preparing for U.S. citizenship exam. Classes consist of 3 levels: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced English speakers.

Agency:

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Date & Time:

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Additional Information:

Agency:

Advocates for Infants and Children 

Address:

P.O. Box 424104

Denton, TX 76204

Telephone Number:

(940) 566-0224

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Families with infants and young children.

Available Services:

A nonprofit agency which acts as a clearinghouse for services for families with infants and young children and educates the community about critical issues affecting those families.

Date & Time:

Fee:

Annual fees apply.

Additional Information:

None

Agency:

After School Action Sites

(Parks and Recreation)

Address:

Civic Center

321 East McKinney

Denton, TX 76201

Telephone Number:

(940) 349-8125

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Students who attend Denton ISD elementary campuses.

Available Services:

The cooperative program of the Denton Parks and Recreation Department and the Denton Independent School District offers supervised creative activities and an  enrichment program at all elementary schools. Action sites are closed on teacher in-service days and school holidays. 

Date & Time:

Fee:

Call Denton Parks and Recreation Department for fees.

Scholarships are available.

Additional Information:

Agency:

AIDS Services of North Texas 

Address:

4210 Mesa Drive

Denton, TX 76207

Telephone Number:

(940) 381-1501 or
The National HIV/AIDS Information (800) 974-2437

Fax Number:

Website:

www.aidsntx.org

Who Is Eligible:

Agency provides comprehensive care for persons in Denton, Rockwall, Hunt, Kaufman, Collin and Dallas Counties.

Available Services:

Serving HIV+ persons with primary medical care, counseling support groups, food pantry, transportation, assistance with rent, utilities, prescription and health insurance, client advocacy, case management and buddy/companion services. On-site clinic. Serving the community with prevention, education, testing, and outreach services.

Date & Time:

Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

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Address:

Telephone Number:

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Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

The ARC of Denton County

Address:

P.O. Box 1279

Denton, TX 76202

Telephone Number:

(800) 375-4520
(972) 436-8471

Fax Number:

(972) 436-8471

Website:

www.arcofdentoncounty.org

Who Is Eligible:

Available to persons with mental retardation and/or physical handicaps and their families.   

Available Services:

The Arc of Denton County is a non-profit organization committed to expanding opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Their goal is to help these people exercise the same rights, freedoms and responsibilities as their fellow citizens by providing family support, public awareness, and advocacy service.

Date & Time:

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

Opportunities available for volunteers.

Agency:

Area Agency on Aging/North Central Texas  

Address:

P.O. Box 5888

Arlington, TX 76005

Telephone Number:

(800) 272-3921

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Persons who are age 60 and over or caregivers of persons who are age 60 and over.

Available Services:

Provides and coordinates an array of social services, most of which are provided locally through SPAN. Programs include nutrition, transportation, in-home services, senior centers, benefits counseling, legal assistance, health screening, and money management services.

Date & Time:

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Behavior Management And Parenting Services (BMAPS)

Address:

BMAPS
410 Avenue C
Chilton Hall, Suite 122F
Denton, TX 76203

Telephone Number:

(940) 369-8668

Fax Number:

(940) 565-2467

Website:

None

Who Is Eligible:

BMAPS currently works with Child Protective Services and various foster parent associations to implement parent training. Individuals from the community are welcome to enroll. Organizations or groups may choose to have a tailored workshop.

Available Services:

7-week Class Series – meet for 3 hours once per week
Workshops – meet for 4 hours on either 1 or 2 dates

Date & Time:

Several sessions are offered - call for the current schedule

Fee:

Fees vary by teaching format (class or workshop)

Additional Information:

BMAPS emphasizes a proactive approach for managing child behavior. Parents will learn to use attention and other meaningful consequences to help children learn appropriate ways to behave.

Agency:

Bereaved Parents of North Texas, Inc. 

Address:

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
1200 North Elm Street
Denton, TX
 

Mailing Address:  
8 Crest Court

Hickory Creek, TX 75065  

Telephone Number:

(940) 387-1074

Fax Number:

Website:

http://www.bereavedparentsntx.org

Who Is Eligible:

Any parent (or one who has acted in a parental role), grandparent or sibling, whose child, grandchild or sibling has died.  

Available Services:

Support group meetings once monthly; monthly newsletter; library of bereavement books, tapes and videos available at meetings; telephone friends listing.

Date & Time:

3^rd Monday, 7:15pm to 9pm  **Note: Any time by phone. 

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

Yearly national conferences meet in various U.S. locales to provide specific workshops on nearly every grief aspect, as well as providing opportunities to meet and bond with other bereaved families, share ideas and emotions and heal together.

Agency:

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Denton County 

Address:

1112 Dallas Drive

Suite 411

Denton, TX 76205

Telephone Number:

(940) 243-2447 or (888) 887-BIGS

Fax Number:

(940) 382-0815

Website:

www.bbbsmentors.org

Who Is Eligible:

Children ages 6-15 from single parent families

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

Volunteer opportunities available.

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Boy Scouts of America-Longhorn Council

Address:

3945 Roselawn Drive

Denton, TX 76207 

Telephone Number:

(940) 382-5850

Fax Number:

Website:

www.longhorn.org

Who Is Eligible:

Boys first grade through 18 years of age.  Exploring posts for young men and women ages 14-21.  

Available Services:

Emphasis on character building, physical fitness and citizenship training.

Programs include outdoor activities, leadership training and advancement programs to develop knowledge and self-esteem.

Date & Time:

Fee:

Membership is $10 per year; however, no boy will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Additional Information:

Volunteer opportunities for adult leaders.  Leaders are required to participate in youth protection training.

Agency:

Boys and Girls Clubs of Denton County, Inc. 

Address:

303 Alamo Avenue

Lake Dallas, TX 75065

Telephone Number:

(940) 239-9309

Fax Number:

(940) 239-9313

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

School-aged youth between the ages of 6 and 18. Six year olds must have completed kindergarten. 

Available Services:

“The positive place for kids” provides quality programs and services. Programs include homework help, resistance skills development, special events, and sports and recreation development. Membership and program fees assessed. Scholarships available.

Date & Time:

Monday-Friday, 2:30pm - 6:30pm after –school program.  Preteen (10-16) LAN Party night the last Friday of every month from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. Admittance by membership card - may purchase at the door.

Fee:

Varies

Additional Information:

Denton County- Denton, Lake Dallas, The Colony Owsley Boys and Girls Club (Language-Spanish available), Carrollton, Farmers Branch

Agency:

Brent Woodall Foundation for exceptional Children 

Address:

870 Denton Tap Road

Coppell, TX 75019

Telephone Number:

(972) 906-9157

Fax Number:

(972) 636-8159

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Families raising children affected by autism and related developmental delays

Available Services:

Individual applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), social skill development groups, family and individual counseling, lending library, financial assistance, speech therapy, educational plan advocacy

Date & Time:

M-F 9-6 Saturday 9:30-5 pm

Fee:

ABA therapy $10 an hour, Speech $40, Counseling sliding scale fee, Social Group $10

Additional Information:

Intakes performed via phone, fax, and email

Agency:

Camp Fire USA First Texas Council Family Child Care

Address:

625 Dallas Drive

Suite 525

Denton, TX 76205

Telephone Number:

(940) 566-5851 ext. 107

Fax Number:

(940) 898-8976

Website:

www.firsttexascampfire.org

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Signed agreement memorandum, by registered or licensed childcare providers to increase the quality and quantity of childcare in Denton. Free in-home consultation, free training, free toys and educational materials.

Date & Time:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.  Saturday group training/networking. 

Fee:

N/A

Additional Information:

Resources for locating quality childcare and/or training individuals to be childcare providers. Information available on child development and guidance. 

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Career Center – Denton County High Schools

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Cenikor Foundation

Address:

2209 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76110

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Child and Family Resource Center - University of North Texas

Address:

1115 West Chestnut
Denton, TX
 

Mailing Address:  
P.O. Box 31137

Denton, TX 76203

Telephone Number:

(940) 565-2066

Fax Number:

(940) 565-2330 

Website:

www.coe.unt.edu/cfr-clinic/index.htm

Who Is Eligible:

Children, adults and families from the North Texas area. 

Available Services:

CFRC is an interdisciplinary diagnostic and remedial clinic serving children, adults and families from the North Texas area. Services offered include interdisciplinary assessment, educational assessment, counseling, reading instruction, maturational assessment and education classes. Fees for all services are based on a sliding scale.

Date & Time:

Monday-Thursday, 8:30am to 6:00pm  (some evenings)

Fee:

Fees for all services are based on a sliding scale.

Additional Information:

Volunteer opportunities for adults.      

Agency:

Child Care Services of North Central Texas 

Address:

1300 Teasley Lane (Administrative Office)

Denton, TX 76205
 

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 130
Denton, TX 76202

Telephone Number:

(940) 382-5619 or (800) 234-9306

Fax Number:

(940) 566-1895

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Low income families.

Available Services:

Provides State-funded child care, primarily to help low income families achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. For most clients, CCS requires a co-payment, usually 9% or 11% of the family’s monthly income.  Special funding is available for teen parents and children with disabilities.  CCS also provides services for parent education in choosing quality day care, assistance in coordinating services to clients’ children with disabilities and technical assistance to child care providers that have provider agreements with CCS.

Date & Time:

Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Fee:

Monthly co-payment to daycare of 9% or 11% of families gross monthly income.

Additional Information:

Offices in Allen (800) 260-5134 and Cleburne (866) 489-7848.

Agency:

Child Study Center 

Address:

1300 West Lancaster

Ft. Worth, TX 76102 

Telephone Number:

(817) 390-2946

Fax Number:

(817) 390-2969

Website:

www.cscfw.org

Who Is Eligible:

Self or physician referral. 

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm

Fee:

Fees vary with each service. All major insurances accepted, Medicaid, etc. Sliding fee scale available.

Additional Information:

Agency:

Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County 

Address:

1960 Archer Avenue

Lewisville, TX 75077

Telephone Number:

(972) 317-2818

Fax Number:

(972) 317-6989

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Referral from Child Protective Services or Law Enforcement Agencies; team determines eligibility.

Available Services:

Serves child victims of severe physical and sexual abuse by facilitating and coordinating a team to approach to the investigation, prosecution and treatment of these cases. Goals: to reduce the trauma to child victims when they must be involved in a criminal justice process and to promote emotional healing through specialized therapy services.

Date & Time:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5pm.

Therapy sessions scheduled for groups and individuals outside office hours.

Fee:

N/A

Additional Information:

CACDC provides services to abused children and their non-offending family members through a collaborative approach to the investigation, prosecution, treatment and prevention of child abuse. This team approach promotes emotional healing for children and strengthens the prosecution of offenders.

Agency:

Christian Community Action (CCA) 

Address:

200 S. Mill Street

Lewisville, TX 75057 

Telephone Number:

(972) 436-4357 (HELP)
(972) 221-1224 Crisis Line
(800) 749-3595 (Toll Free)

Fax Number:

(972) 219-4330

Website:

www.ccahelps.org

Who Is Eligible:

Residents of Argyle, Roanoke, Little Elm, Lewisville, The Colony, Frisco, Lake Dallas, Coppell, and Hickory Creek.   

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Emergency assistance available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Please call (972) 221-1224 for assistance.

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

Volunteer opportunities available.

Agency:

Colony Family Medical Center

Address:

6301 Main Street

Suite 105

The Colony, TX 75056

Telephone Number:

(972) 625-5777

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Primary care for infants, children and adults.  Main focus is to provide services to patients on Medicaid and Medicare.      

Available Services:

Services include well child care; immunizations; care of patients with minor acute diseases as well as chronic illnesses.  Health care provider is a family   nurse practitioner.

Date & Time:

Call clinic for appointments.

Fee:

Call for applicable fees; if any.

Additional Information:

Agency:

Communities in Schools of North Texas

Address:

1597 South Edmonds Lane, Building B

P O Box 295543

Lewisville, TX 75029-5543

Telephone Number:

(972) 436-6377

Fax Number:

(972) 436-6770  

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Individuals experiencing family conflict or emotional crisis; receiving free or reduced school lunches or classified as at risk by TEA, who attend schools who contract with CIS- See locations below.

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Services available during school sessions. 

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

CIS services are available to students who attend one of the 10 schools listed above. CIS will provide any service needed to help students stay or become successful in school.

Agency:

Community Development - City of Denton

Address:

601 E. Hickory, Suite B,
Denton, TX 76205
(2nd. floor of City Hall East)

Telephone Number:

(940) 349-7726

Fax Number:

(940) 349-7753  

Website:

http://www.cityofdenton.com/pages/commdev.cfm (Community Development) www.cityofdenton.com (main)

Who Is Eligible:

Varies by program, but programs primarily serve low- to moderate-income households. Limited to city of Denton residents.

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5pm

Fee:

Assistance is based on qualifying for the program.

Additional Information:

Applicants are subject to all program requirements and guideline changes. Homebuyer’s Assistance Program, Home Improvement Program, Minor Repair Program, Demolition Program, Fair Housing.

Agency:

Community Education for Denton County

Address:

Telephone Number:

Denton (940) 369-0091
Lewisville (469) 713-5997

Fax Number:

Website:

Denton www.dentonisd.org
Lewisville  www.lisd.net

Who Is Eligible:

Adults

Available Services:

DISD and LISD provide adult learning classes, GED preparation and testing, adult basic education (ABE), English-as-a-second-language (ESL). Parent education and personal enrichment classes provided at various locations throughout the school districts.

Date & Time:

Monday-Thursday, 10am to 7pm & Friday, 8am to 5pm

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

Office located next door to DISD Central Services Building.

Agency:

Community Services, Inc.

Address:

401 E. 4th Ave.
Corsicana, TX 75110
 

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 612

Corsicana, TX 75151 

Telephone Number:

(903) 872-2401 or (800) 831-9929

Fax Number:

(903) 872-0254 

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Applicants must provide verification and documentation of income to  determine household eligibility for emergency assistance.  Current billing statement from electric/gas supplier is required, including service address and service period.  Application may also be requested by phone. 

Available Services:

Current billing for electric/gas supplier is required including service address and service period. Applications may also be requested by phone. Provides A/C and heater repair and new A/C’s or heaters for qualified applicants.   

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Roanoke: 1^st Monday of the month, Northwest Christian Community Svc., 108 Pecan St., Roanoke, TX, (817) 491-4451, from 1pm to 3pm.

Sanger: 3^rd Monday of the month, City of Sanger, City Hall, from 1pm to 3pm.

Carrollton: 2^nd and 4^th Monday of each month, Metrocrest Social Svc. Ctr., 1002 S. Broadway, Carrollton, TX (972) 446-2100, from 9pm-12pm.

Denton: Tuesday and Wednesday, 115 N. Elm, 9am-12pm. Lewisville: Thursday, Salvation Army, 207 Elm, Lewisville, TX from 9am-12pm and 1:30pm to 3pm.  
Lewisville: Monday- Thursday at the Salvation Army, 206 Main St. 9-12 and 1:30-3pm.  

Agency:

Consumer Credit Counseling Service.

Address:

207 W Hickory, Suite 202
Denton, TX 76201
 

Telephone Number:

940-382-0331

Fax Number:

Website:

http://cccsnct.org/

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Cook Children’s Pediatric Clinic 

Address:

505 S. Locust St.

Denton, TX 76203

Telephone Number:

(940) 382-5005

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Provides pediatric care by pediatric nurse practitioners and M.D.

Date & Time:

Call clinic for schedule and appointments.

Fee:

Sliding fee scale; Medicaid also accepted.

Additional Information:

Agency:

Counseling and Family Development Center- Texas Woman’s University

Address:

Human Development Building - Room 115

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 425769

Denton, TX 76204 

Telephone Number:

(940) 898-2600 or (940) 898-2708

Fax Number:

(940) 898-2676

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

N/A

Available Services:

The TWU Counseling and Family Development Clinic is housed within the Dept. of Family Sciences, provides counseling for families, couples, groups and individuals, both adults and children.

Works with people experiencing a wide variety of concerns and difficulties by offering different types of services, including family therapy, group counseling, individual counseling, play therapy and others.

Date & Time:

Monday-Thursday, 9am to 9pm

Fee:

Sliding scale ($5.00-$40.00 per session)

Additional Information:

Individual, marital and family counseling for children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing personal or relationship difficulties. Fees: sliding scale based on gross family income but no one is refused service if unable to pay.

Agency:

Counseling and Human Development Center- UNT

Address:

Telephone Number:

(940) 565-2970

Fax Number:

(940) 565-2905 

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

None

Available Services:

Counseling for North Texas residents. Offer individual, couples, marriage, family and play therapy for children. Counseling by appointment Monday through Friday a.m. Sliding fee scale.

Date & Time:

Monday-Friday, Times can be arranged.

Fee:

Sliding scale.

Additional Information:

Agency:

Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home

Address:

1304 Bernard Street

Denton, TX 76201

Telephone Number:

(940) 382-5112

Fax Number:

(940) 387-0821

Website:

www.cpch.org 

Who Is Eligible:

Residential care for children eligible-must be able to attend public school; no serious criminal history or drug/alcohol abuse, no serious behavioral problems.

Single Parent family- no current criminal charges pending, no current drug  and alcohol abuse. School age children must be able to attend school, able to seek work.

Available Services:

Residential basic care for children ages 4 to 17.

Single Parent Family Program.

Date & Time:

Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm, can be reached by phone between these hours.

Fee:

Sliding scale

Additional Information:

Provides 24-hour residential care for children ages 3-17 who need to live away from their home for reasons ranging from abuse, neglect or being orphaned. The single parent program provides care for single moms and children for a period of up to 12 moths.

Agency:

Day Stay for Adults ( formerly Adult Day Care of North Texas)

Address:

2109 W. University Drive

Denton, TX 76201

Telephone Number:

(940) 383-8371

Fax Number:

(940) 591-8793

Website:

www.daystay.org

Who Is Eligible:

Denton County adults who are chronically ill or impaired.

Available Services:

Provides daytime health care and social services.  The program is designed to restore or maintain independence while providing support and relief for family caregivers.

Date & Time:

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (excluding major holidays)

Fee:

Medicaid pays 100% of costs for those who qualify.

Additional Information:

Se Habla Espanol

Medical supervision by professional staff, nursing assessment and supervised care, supervised administration of prescription medications, social services and appropriate referrals, coordination of care services, well-balanced meals and snacks, assistance with personal care needs including bathing and grooming, respite for families and caregivers.

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Dental Hygiene Clinic-Texas Woman’s University

Address:

Multipurpose Lab Building - First Floor

Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 425796

Denton, TX 76204 

Telephone Number:

(940) 898-2888

Fax Number:

(940) 898-2896 

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Offered to students and residents of Denton and the surrounding area. 

Available Services:

Teeth cleaning, flouride treatment, sealant, plaque control and full mouth x-rays.

Date & Time:

Fall Semester: Monday & Wednesday; Spring Semester: Monday-Thursday; SSII

 Semester: Wednesday.

Fee:

$10 cleaning, $15 sealant, $10 radiographs, plaque control and flouride - no fee.

Additional Information:

Clinic is only open when University is in session.  Patients must be screened for educational eligibility.

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Denton Christian Preschool

Address:

1114 W. University

Denton, TX 76201

Telephone Number:

(940) 383-3332

Fax Number:

(940) 383-8223

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Children must be at least three years old by the first day of Sept. of the school year, and must be from a low-income family. 

Available Services:

DCP offers developmentally appropriate early education for young children, ages 3 and 4, who are educationally at risk. Serves children of all faiths, ethnic background and nationalities. DCP offers rides to and from school, nutritious snack and lunch each school day, along with medical and diagnostic screenings and parent education.

Date & Time:

Three-year-olds come 5 mornings a week during the school year.  Four-year-olds attend 5 afternoons a week during the school year.

Fee:

$5.00 each month.

Additional Information:

Admissions are selected from a waiting list by age, classroom availability and need.

Agency:

Denton City/County Day School 

Address:

1603 Paisley

Denton, TX 76209

Telephone Number:

(940)  382-6485

Fax Number:

(940) 381-2418

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Low to moderate income; children must be at least 2 years-old and toilet trained.

Available Services:

Full day childcare for children 2-5 years old. DCCDS provides a fun, nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and stretch their imagination. DCCDS also serves breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks.

Date & Time:

Monday-Friday, 6:30am-5:30pm

Closed major holidays and one week at Christmas.

Fee:

Weekly fees are based on family size and annual income ranging from $50-75 per week.

Additional Information:

Bilingual (Spanish) speaking teacher available.  

Agency:

Denton Community Food Center, Inc.  

Address:

109 W. Sycamore

Denton, TX 76201

Mailing Address:  
P.O. Box 2121
Denton, TX 76202-2121

Telephone Number:

(940) 382-0807

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Must have emergency situation; ex.; lost job, illness, major care expense, or having just moved 

Available Services:

Provides staple food supplies in emergency situations to families and individuals referred by local churches, social service agencies, or self.

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

The center accepts donations for food and money to purchase food.

Volunteers are needed one day per week on a regular schedule from 1pm to 3pm. Tasks include screening families, sorting, storing, sacking food supply and keeping food center in order.

Agency:

Denton County Federation of Families

Address:

2519 Scripture
PO Box 2346
Denton, TX 76202

Telephone Number:

(940) 381-5000 x5525

Fax Number:

(940) 591-9778

Website:

www.dentoncountyfederation.org

Who Is Eligible:

The DCFF formed as a support and advocacy group for families with children with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.

Available Services:

For local families, we provide family to family support, individual information and referral and advocacy for appropriate supports within the community to facilitate participation in valued and meaningful roles. We also advocate at local, state and some federal levels for the needs of families with children with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. We are currently implementing the Denton Advocate Training Program which seeks to increase the effectiveness of people with all kinds of disabilities in voicing their needs.

Additional Information:

See our website for more information.

Agency:

Denton County Health Department

Address:

306 North Loop 288

Suite 183

Denton, TX 76201

190 N. Parkway

Lewisville, TX 75067

Telephone Number:

Denton (940) 349-2900

Lewisville (972) 434-4700

Fax Number:

(940) 349-2901

Website:

http://dentoncounty.com/health

Who Is Eligible:

Services available for Medicaid recipients who meet financial eligibility requirements.  

Available Services:

CHILD HEALTH: Well check-ups for children from birth to 11 years. By appointment only for those who qualify. Medicaid accepted.
MATERNITY: Prenatal care for individuals who meet WIC eligibility requirements. By appointment only. Medicaid accepted.
PRIMARY CARE: Examination, diagnosis and treatment for minor illness for those who qualify. Medicaid accepted.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES: Syphilis and gonorrhea testing to all individuals.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Immunizations for anyone. Parent or guardian must accompany children under 18.
DENTAL SERVICES: Fillings and extractions. Must have cleaning done through TWU dental clinic prior to qualifying for this service. $15 fee required for services. Must apply in advance.

Date & Time:

Monday-Friday, 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm

Fee:

Varies per service provided

Additional Information:

Agency:

Denton County Indigent Health Care

Address:

306 North Loop 288

Suite 183

Denton, TX 76205

Telephone Number:

(940) 349-2940

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Eligibility is 21% of federal poverty guidelines.  Applicants must verify age, household, residence, income, and resources.  

Available Services:

Provides assistance in payment of medical bills for qualified applicants. Payer of last resort if no other medical benefits are available.

Date & Time:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 12noon & 1:00pm to 5:00pm 

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

Agency:

Denton County Mental Health / Mental Retardation (MHMR)

Address:

2519 Scripture

Denton, TX 76201

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 2346
Denton, TX 76201

Telephone Number:

(940) 381-5000 or (940) 565-5210 or Crisis Line 1-800-762-0157, TTY 1-800-269-6233

Fax Number:

(940) 383-1804

Website:

www.dentonmhmr.org

Who Is Eligible:

Mental illness, mental retardation or developmental disability.  

Available Services:

Public governmental agency serving persons with mental illness, mental retardation and adolescent substance abuse problems. 

MENTAL ILLNESS SERVICES: Psychiatric, vocational and medication, crisis intervention, residential treatment, supported housing, case management, counseling and therapy, and community and family support programs. MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES: Residential, social services, recreational, vocational, rehabilitation, respite, case management, and family support. 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES: Intensive and supportive outpatient services for adolescents in both Denton and Lewisville. 

CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES: Diagnosis and evaluation, counseling and referrals, psychiatric crisis intervention, and case management.

Date & Time:

365 days a year. 24 hours a day.

Fee:

Sliding scale-no one refused due to inability to pay.

Additional Information:

Agency:

Denton County Veterans Service Office

Address:

1505 E. McKinney St.
Suite 183
Denton, TX 76209

Telephone Number:

(940) 349-2950

Fax Number:

(940) 349-2951

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Veterans, their dependents and/or survivors. 

Available Services:

Staff available to assist persons in corresponding with the Department of Veterans Affairs, explaining veterans benefits, determining eligibility requirement and providing the complete form necessary to file a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office does not adjudicate claims but will assist in resolving problems and obtain answers to perplexing questions based on federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to veterans, their dependents and/or survivors.

Date & Time:

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

Agency:

Denton Family Resource Center

Address:

1316 E. McKinney

Denton, TX 76201

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 2242

Denton, TX 76202

Telephone Number:

(940) 566-1800

Fax Number:

(940) 382-5237

Website:

www.dfrc.org 

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

DFRC offers prenatal classes and parenting classes, information and referral, family therapy and car safety instruction. In addition, Teddy Bear Cottage is an incentive for expecting families to exchange ”Teddy Credits” earned form making healthy lifestyles choices for clothing and nursery items. For Kids Sake is a four-hour workshop for divorcing parents. This workshop helps to focus on the needs of their children during the divorce process. All programs do require pre-registration and sliding fee information is available.

Date & Time:

Monday-Thursday, 9am to 5pm & Friday, 9am to 4pm & Saturday, 9am to 12pm

Fee:

Additional Information:

DFRC Resale
218 W. University
Denton, TX 76201
940-891-2700

Agency:

Denton Housing Authority 

Address:

1225 Wilson. St.

Denton, TX 76205 

Telephone Number:

(940) 383-3039 or (940) 383-1504

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Low-income families and to eligible elderly, handicapped or disabled persons. 

Available Services:

Provides housing and rental assistance to low-income families, including elderly, handicapped or disabled persons:

Section 8 Rental Assistance Program: 1225 Wilson St. Denton, TX  76205, 940-383-1504. Provides rental assistance to persons living in privately owned rental units.

Heritage Place Apartments: 2501 N. Bell Ave. Denton, TX  76209, 940-383-1506. Apartment complex that provides housing assistance to low-income elderly households.

Pecan Place Apartments: 302 S. Locust St. Denton, TX  76201, 940-484-9535. High rise complex that provides housing assistance to low-income elderly households.

Phoenix Apartments: 308 S. Ruddell, Denton, TX  76205, 940-382-9638. Multifamily apartment complex owned by the Housing Authority for families and elderly, handicapped, or disabled persons.

Date & Time:

Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Denton Kiwanis Club Children’s Clinic

Address:

1701A North Elm

Denton, TX 76201 

Telephone Number:

(940) 387-6323

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Based on income; must provide proof of income.

Available Services:

Provides medical, dental and prescription services for children up to age 18 who are not covered by Medicaid or other insurance. Must meet financial guidelines. Area covered is Denton County north of Lake Lewisville.

Date & Time:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9am to 5pm, Friday/Tuesdays, 2pm to 5pm   

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

Agency:

Denton Lions Club

Address:

P.O. Box 851

Denton, TX 76202

Telephone Number:

(940) 382-1941

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Children in Denton schools (grades 1-6) on recommendation from school nurse. Can cover students up to 18 years of age, if in DISD schools.  

Available Services:

Provides eyeglasses for sight-impaired children in Denton schools, grades 1-6 (see who is eligible above) on recommendation from school nurse. Financial assistance through Interfaith Ministries, when money is available. See Eye (leader) dogs for blind persons in Denton County when money is available. Two weeks summer camp for handicapped children and diabetic children in Denton County.

Date & Time:

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

For more information contact Interfaith Ministries at (940) 565-5479.

Agency:

Denton Regional Day School for the Deaf - Special Education, Denton ISD

Address:

1205 W. University Dr.

Denton, TX 76201 

Telephone Number:

(940) 369-4075

Fax Number:

Website:

www.dentonisd.org

Who Is Eligible:

For deaf and hearing impaired children ages birth through 21 years. For students in Denton, Wise and Cooke counties.

Available Services:

Educational program available at designated public schools and through Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) in cooperation with the parent-infant homebased services.

Date & Time:

Denton ISD school calendar. Varies by campus.

Fee:

None

Additional Information:

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Persons over 50 years of age are provided recreational, physical, and educational programs. Some of the programs offered include help with income tax forms, filling out Medicare papers, dance classes, ceramic classes, computer training, and health checks. Thursday night Dance Night for $5.00.  Monthly newsletters are also available by contacting the office.

55 ALIVE- a defensive driving course for ages 50 and up. ($10.00 fee)  Call 382‑8404 for information on 55 Alive.

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

The AARP Connections for Independent Living is a pilot program designed to ensure seniors independence.  The program consists of volunteers who provide services to older people living independently, including making visits; shopping for groceries; providing transportation; making home repairs and calling on the telephone to check up on them.  Those interested in the program can write to:

AARP Connections for Independent Living
601 E. Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20049
(202) 434-3980

Agency:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Website:

Who Is Eligible:

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Additional Information:

Agency:

Easter Seal Society of Greater Dallas  

Address:

4443 N. Josey Lane

Carrollton, TX 75010 

Telephone Number:

(972) 394-8900 or (800) 580-4718

Fax Number:

(214) 336-4209

Website:

www.dallas.easterseals.com

Who Is Eligible:

Offers a comprehensive therapy program based upon the individual’s needs, in Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Wise and Collin counties.  This facility focuses its efforts upon outpatient rehabilitation services for children and adults with disabilities and special needs.

Available Services:

Date & Time:

Fee:

Insurance, payment plans, Medicaid, Medicare, or a sliding scale fee covers some of the services.

Additional Information: