Arlington Adult Day Health Care Center
An adult day care center for any resident over 18 years. Medicaid certified. Will accept Alzheimer’s patients on an individual basis. Meals and activities included. 817-795-8066
Arlington Charities Inc.
Provides emergency food, clothing (including work clothing), pet food (when available), household items and linens (as available) and seasonal assistance including school supplies and Thanksgiving & Christmas groceries. There is a supplemental program for elderly/disabled available monthly for clients who qualify. No financial assistance available. 817-275-1511; wefeed@att.net
Arlington Housing Authority
Administers the Section 8 Housing Choice voucher program, rental housing assistance for homeless persons, the Housing Rehabilitation Program, Tenant-based Rental Assistance Program and the Homebuyers Assistance Program. 817-275-3351
Arlington Life Shelter
Provides shelter, meals and rehabilitative servies for homeless men, women, and children. The program emphasis is assisting clients to become self-sufficient through case management services, structured employment programs and mandatory classes four days per week focusing on life and job skills. Self-help groups (AA, NA, and educational support groups) are also available. In addition, Arlington Life Shelter provides substance abuse assessments, mental health services as well as employment preparation including job training, searching and coaching. 817-548-9885; info@arlingtonshelter.org
Arlington Pregnancy Center
Arlington/Mansfield Pregnancy Center provides hassle-free, no-cost services in a convenient, confidential atmosphere. They provide specialized medical services, education and counseling. No woman leaves the clinic without the help she needs to make an informed choice. They do not charge for their services, and therefore do not profit from the woman’s decision. The Arlington/Mansfield Pregnancy Center is a non-profit corporation. As a result of volunteerism and financial donations, they are able to provide quality care to clients at no charge. Individuals, foundations, and organizations throughout the Metroplex area make tax-deductible donations to their centers. Their belief is that a woman deserves a safe and confidential place when seeking information regarding her reproductive choices and sexual health.
Arlington Urban Ministries
Provides individualized assistance to people in transition or crisis situations with rent, utilities, antibiotics and food. 817-861-8585; a_u_m@sbcglobal.net
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas
Provides a proven mentoring program that helps children develop good character, self-worth and a positive outlook on life. Volunteers establish a friendship with an individual child and become a special one-to-one mentor and positive role model. Agency programs focus on development of good character, prevention of juvenile delinquency and overall preparation of children for adulthood. 817-277-1148
Cal Farley’s
Provides information and referral and case management services for Dallas/Fort Worth area families. It provides case management , counseling and parent education for children and families who are clients or alumni of Cal Farley’s residential programs. Family preservation and reunification. 817-461-4050
Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth
Provides emergency financial assistance and case management to eligible families in crisis. Primary assistance is with rent, utilities, prescriptions and transportation (bus passes). Also assists with distribution of fans. Financial education services available. Has a disaster response service. Nuestro Hogar program provides apartment housing for the elderly or disabled under Section 202/8 program. Arlington: 817-274-2560; Nuestro Hogar (Arlington): 817-261-0608
Center Street Counseling
Counseling for individuals, couples and families. Premarital and marriage enrichment workshops; divorce adjustment; counseling and divorce recovery workshops. Play therapy for children, adolescent therapy, sexual abuse recovery, chemical dependency treatment, parenting training, cognitive & psychosocial adjustment therapy, depression and stress management. 817-536-0499
Christian Women’s Jobs Corps of Greater Arlington
Twelve-week program offered twice a year which provides computer classes, career development, stress and time management, personal discovery, financial literacy, business English, Bible study and more. Each student has a mentor. Referrals for social services are made as needed. 817-275-5600
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Dallas Inc
Credit counseling to aid and rehabilitate financially distressed families and individuals by providing confidential and professional counseling. Also a HUD approved housing agency providing pre-rental, home ownership and foreclosure prevention counseling as well as addressing predatory lending concerns and fair housing disputes. 800-249-2227; Arlington site: 817-461-2227
Dental Health Arlington
Meeting the dental needs of low income patients in the community by providing low cost dental services. If you are experiencing pain, swelling or infection, you may try to be seen as an emergency patient by being one of the first three people in line when we open at 8am. 817.277.1165
Dept of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)
Services provided include adult foster care, adult day care, assistance with tasks such as personal care, house cleaning, laundry, shopping, etc. Also provides licensing, certification and complaint investigation to ensure that residential facilities, home and community support services agencies, and individuals providing services in facilities or home settings comply with state and federal standards and that clients receive high-quality services and are protected from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. 1-888-337-6377 (Intake); 972-337-6100 (Administrative)
Hearts and Hands Ministries of North Davis Church of Christ
Food and clothing assistance for Arlington residents in need. No clothing available on Saturdays. 817-459-4950
Helping Restore Ability
Helping Restore Ability is a 501 (c)(3) charitable nonprofit corporation that employs, trains and monitors personal attendant care providers for people of all ages with any type of disabilities. Through its program services, Helping Restore Ability educates, advocates, enriches and enables the lives of individuals who otherwise may be confined to nursing homes. 817-469-1977; hrability@hratexas.org
Lena Pope Home
Provides counseling, support, and life-skills training to adults, children, adolescents and families. The individual programs included in the Family Matters umbrella of services are: Family Matters Counseling (includes substance abuse group for adults, grief/loss for adults, anger management and more), the Truancy Intervention Program, the First Offenders Program, Drug Court, Community Corrections, Parenting with Love & Limits, Functional Family Therapy and more. 817-255-2652
Meals on Wheels
Designed to identify and facilitate access to services for socially isolated seniors who are 60 years and older in Tarrant County. Services include shopping assistance, yard maintenance, food assistance and visits by phone and in person. Also provides information and referrals for a wide array of services, including wheelchair ramps and safety equipment. 817-277-3705
Mission Arlington
Provides food (including formula/baby food), clothing (including blankets), furniture and emergency financial assistance. Will pick up furniture in good condition from Arlington residents. Also distributes fans when available to eligible households. Financial assistance includes gasoline assistance for verifiable employment or job interviews as well as for rent, utility assistance and prescription vouchers. Other special services include transportation, school supplies & clothing, part-time medical & dental clinic, child passenger safety seats, and counseling. Very limited assistance available for car repairs – call to get details. English as a Second Language classes are provided in fifteen locations. Also operates a homeless day shelter. 817-277-6620; mission@missionarlington.org
Safehaven of Tarrant County
Provides educational services to local school districts through classroom presentations, teacher training and parenting workshops. Specialized training available for allied professionals, the workplace, health care professionals, law enforcement and educators. Educational presentations also available for the community at large. Also provides counseling, support groups, case management, legal advocacy, transitional housing assistance, and children’s programs which include counseling, support groups, recreational and therapeutic activities for domestic abuse victims. 24 Hour Hotline: 877-701-7233, Administrative: 817-535-6462, Arlington Shelter: 817-460-5566, Email: info@safehaventc.org
Senior Citizens of Greater Tarrant County
Senior Centers – Activities for health and well-being including daily hot lunches, health screening, health and nutrition education, physical fitness, legal clinics, confidential information and referral, volunteer opportunities, recreation and creative arts. Specialized fitness program available at senior Resource Senior Center. Lunch reservations are required by noon one day in advance. Contact center for serving times. Older Adult Services – Case Management for older adults and their families regarding aging and care giving issues. Volunteer Services – Community service opportunities for individuals 55 and over via Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Seniors and Volunteers in Childhood Immunization and Senior Leadership training program. Arlington: 817-460-5009, srcny@arlingtontx.gov, Mansfield: 817-453-5420
United Way of Tarrant County
2-1-1 service: The information specialists assess callers’ needs and refer them to community services such as Caregiver Support, child care, financial assistance, food, health services, housing, in-home services, legal assistance, transportation. 817-548-9595, toll free 24 Hour Service: 211
Upward Bound
Project sponsored by the U.S. Dept of Education to assist first generation, under represented high school youth to prepare for college. Year round program consisting of two components: an academic year phase and a summer phase. In the academic year phase, students attend after school tutoring on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday weekly. Activities on Saturday include Academic Enrichment classes, Quality of Life seminars and field trips. 817-272-2610
Water from the Rock
Community Care Assistance is an emergency assistance program in the form of a food pantry and clothes closet for persons who have experienced a disaster or an emergency. Water From the Rock also provides Job Readiness Workshops, Computer Training and Adult Education Classes. 817-860-9702, waterfromtherock2u@sbcglobal.net
Wesley Mission Center
Food, utility and rent assistance – assessment of needs will be provided with all. Goal is to partner with client to become self-sufficient by creating solution-focused goals. Assistance may not be provided if client does not meet action plan goals. Also provides employment assistance which includes assessment of job needs as well as assistance in job search and help with resume writing. Other assistance includes referrals for back-to-school clothing, Christmas gifts, and some home repair assistance for elderly and disabled. Community Thrift Store provides low cost clothing and household goods. 817-473-6650
Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County
Administrative agency responsible for overseeing the employment and training funding and workforce development programs for businesses and citizens in Tarrant County. 817-413-4400, customer.service@workforcesolutions.net
YMCA of Arlington
The YMCA of Arlington put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA serves the Arlington and Mansfield areas with after-school care, summer day camps, aquatics, youth and adult sports, parent-child programs, teen programs, health and well-being programs, and senior programs. Before and After-school program based on-site several Arlington and Mansfield elementary schools. 817-299-9629, sallyr@ymca-arlington.org
Young Life Urban Office
Young Life is a non-denominational, Christian non-profit organization committed to introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith while preparing them for the future. Young Life staff and leaders strive to build positive relationships with teenagers through friendships as well as through club, camp and other activities. Arlington main: 817-274-2851, Mansfield: 682-518-1648