this resource guide was developed as a tool to...
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This resource guide was developed as a tool to help
families when needing assistance. Resources, programs,
and websites included in this guide do not imply
endorsement of services, but merely some options
available to families. Families are urged to use
independent judgment and request references when
considering a resource. Every effort is made to ensure
listings are up to date, but if you see an error feel free to
call the Special Services Family Center at (956) 547-6672,
and we will gladly update information.
Table of Contents
Adaptive Equipment/Medical Supplies …………………………………………………………….. P.3
Community Health Care …………………………………………………………………………………….. P.3
Educational and Developmental Resources ……………………………………………………….. P.4
General Community Resources (Food, Rent, Housing,) ………………………………………. P.4
Medicaid Waiver Programs ………………………………………………………………………………… P.7
Mental Health Services/Counseling ……………………………………………………………………. P.7
Other Services ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. P.10
Parent Education/ Support and Advocacy ………………………………………………………….. P.11
State and Federal Programs/ Offices ………………………………………………………………….. P.13
Transition Resources ………………………………………………………………………………………….. P.14
Transportation …………………………………………………………………………………………………… P.15
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ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT / MEDICAL SUPPLIES: Valley Orthopedic
890 Poinciana
Border Mobility San Benito, Texas 78586
1201 W. Houston Ave (956) 399-2332
McAllen, Texas 78501
(956) 683-1283 COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE:
Brownsville DME BISD Campus Care Centers
254 E. Elizabeth St. Lucio Middle School
Brownsville, Texas 78520 300 N. Vermillion
(956) 986-0255 Brownsville, Texas 78521
(956) 838-6604
Gulf Prosthetic Skinner Elementary
155 Uptown Ave Ste. B 411 W. St. Charles
Brownsville, Texas 78520 Brownsville, Texas 78521
(956) 541-8419 (956) 548-8845
BISD Campus Care Centers
Hanger Clinic provides health care
1647 Treasure Hills Blvd services to the children
Harlingen, Texas 78550 who attend BISD. They accept
(956) 428-1160 Medicaid, CHIP, and private
insurance. Services will not be
Kids DME refused due to inability to pay.
2050 N. Expressway
Brownsville, Texas 78521 Brownsville Community
(956) 554-4900 Health Center
191 E. Price Rd
M and M DME Brownsville, Texas 78521
864 Central Blvd (956) 548-7400
Brownsville, Texas 78520 BCHC provides primary health care
(956) 550-9900 social services for adults and
children. They accept Medicaid
National Seating and Mobility Medicare, CHIP, and
2037 Industrial Dr. income sliding fee scale.
McAllen, Texas 78504
(956)994-8405 Su Clinica Familiar
105 E. Alton Gloor
Numotion Brownsville, Texas 78526
120 N. 20th St. Ste. A (956) 831-8338
McAllen, Texas 78501 The clinic provides comprehensive
(956)971-8646 or (800)701-8646 medical services, dental services
and social services for adults and
children. They accept Medicare
South Texas Monitoring Systems Medicaid, private insurance, and
1601 E. Alton Gloor Blvd. sliding fee scale discount.
Brownsville, Texas 78526 Page 3
1(800) 952-8141
Cameron County Indigent General Community
Health Program Resources: 800 W Jefferson St. Ste. 180 211 - Information & referral for
Brownsville, Texas 78520 various needs (utilities, rent,
(956) 389- 3672 or clothing, housing)
1390 W. Expressway 83
San Benito, Texas 78586 Brownsville Housing Authority
(956) 247-3685 2606 Boca Chica Blvd
Provides basic medical care to Brownsville, Texas 78520
residents of Cameron County who (956) 541-8315
are uninsured and do not qualify Housing for low income families
for state and federal programs. Public and Section 8 housing
Educational and Buckner STAR Children and
Developmental Services Family Services
1713 E. Tyler, Ste E.
BISD Special Services Harlingen, Texas 78550
2467 E. Price Rd (956) 423-7909
Brownsville, Texas 78521 1 (888) 599-0759
(956) 548-8400 Provides services for at-risk youth
including short term counseling
Early Childhood Intervention crisis intervention, case planning
405 E. Levee St. emergency residential placement
Brownsville, Texas 78520 and follow up services. FREE
(956) 504-9422
Provides services for children 0-3 Cameron County Housing
with developmental delays. Authority
65 Castellano Circle
Los Ninos Head Start Program Brownsville, Texas 78521
402 W. Robertson St. (956) 541-4983
San Benito, Texas 78586 Housing for low income families
(956) 399-9944 Public and Section 8 Housing
Federal program that promotes
school readiness of children ages Cameron/Willacy County
birth to 5 for low income families. Community Projects
Call main number for a Head Start 1144 Professional Drive
near you. Brownsville, Texas 78520
(956) 544-6411
Texas Migrant Council Assists with utility bills. Sliding
Head Start Program fee scale. Eligibility is based on
6225 Boca Chica Blvd income requirements from
Brownsville, Texas 78521 funding sources. See Multi Service
(956) 831-6494 Center Directory for a center near
Head Start Program for you.
migrant children.
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Multi-Service Center Directory: Food Bank of RGV
724 N. Cage Blvd
Cameron Park MSC Pharr, Texas 78577
2224 Delia N. Isabel 1(877) 682-8443 main number
Brownsville, Texas 78526 Provides emergency food to families.
(956) 544-6631 Please call main number to find
Garden Park MSC a local food pantry.
624 W. St. Francis
Brownsville, Texas 78521 Friendship of Women, Inc.
(956) 541-1418 95 E. Price Rd.
Lucio MSC Brownsville, Texas 78521
1035 E. 11th St. (956) 544-7412 - hotline
Brownsville, Texas 78520 Provides 24 hour hotline for victims
(956) 542-3338 of domestic violence and sexual
Senior Citizens MSC assault. Other services include
45 N. Coria St. temporary shelter, counseling and
Brownsville, Texas 78521 advocacy for women and children.
(956) 544-2767
Southmost MSC Good Neighbor Settlement
2435 Southmost Rd. House
Brownsville, Texas 78521 1254 E Tyler St.
(956) 541-3176 Brownsville, Texas 78521
Valle Escondido MSC (956) 542-2368
9901 California Rd. Meals for the homeless, emergency
Brownsville, Texas 78521 food and clothing, educational and
(956) 832-0905 recreational programs for community
youth.
Catholic Social Services
955 W. Price Rd.
Brownsville, Texas 78520 Goodwill Ministries
(956) 541-0221 1765 Ruben Torres Blvd.
Provides social services including Brownsville, Texas 78521
counseling, prescriptions, funeral (956) 504-9136
assistance, aid for fire loss, utility A thrift store selling, used clothing
assistance, food, clothing, and furniture and household items.
immigration; sliding fee for
counseling and immigration. Habitat for Humanity
1718 Boca Chica Blvd
Child Care Management Services Brownsville, Texas 78520
(through Workforce Solutions) (956) 550-9020
851 Old Alice Rd. Nonprofit Christian ministry that
Brownsville, Texas 78520 builds homes or repairs homes with
(956) 546-3141 people in need.
Provides assistance with child care
expenses for individuals working or
attending school. Low income families. Page 5
Homeless Youth Project(BISD) Salvation Army
708 Palm Blvd. 119 E. Monroe
Brownsville, Texas 78520 Harlingen, Texas 78550
(956) 544-6612 (956) 423-2454
(956) 698-0147 Assists residents of Cameron County
Assures homeless children are with emergency food, and clothing
enrolled in school and basic needs furniture for victims of house fire
are met.
Women, Infants, and Children
Infant Nutrition Program Program (WIC)
First United Methodist Church Provides supplemental foods,
1225 Boca Chica Blvd. healthcare referrals, nutrition
Brownsville, Texas 78521 education. Support to low-
(956) 541-9250 income pregnant, breastfeeding,
(956) 561-6455 HELP Line and postpartum women, and infants
Offers Free breast-feeding classes and children up to age 5.
and parent nutrition classes.
WIC Centers:
In His Steps Browne WIC Clinic
First United Methodist Church 9901 California Rd
1225 Boca Chica Blvd. Brownsville, Texas 78521
Brownsville, Texas 78521 1(888) 942-4847
Provides shoe vouchers for needy children.
Dire need and BISD students only. Cameron Park WIC Clinic
2102 Gregory Ave.
Lifeline - AT&T Brownsville, Texas 78526
reduced telephone service for 1(888) 942-4847
low-income families
1(800) 464-7928 Fruity WIC Clinic
4430 E. 14th ST Ste. C
Ozanam Center Brownsville, Texas 78521
656 N. Minnesota 1(888) 942-4847
Brownsville, Texas 78521
(956) 831-6331 Garden Plaza WIC Clinic
Temporary shelter and meals for 1225 N. Expressway Ste. 2D
the homeless. Open to all Brownsville, Texas 78520
individuals 24 hours a day. 1(888) 942-4847
Planned Parenthood Lucio WIC Clinic
870 E. Alton Gloor 1204 Jose Colunga Jr. St.
Brownsville, Texas 78526 Brownsville, Texas 78521
(956) 546-4571 1(888) 942-4847
Provides family planning
counseling, and health services.
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Medicaid Waiver Programs: HCS - Home & Community-based
Department of Aging and Services Program
Disability Services (DADS) Individuals with intellectual
Long Term Assistance. These disabilities (all ages) Some services
programs have long waiting list provided are Case management,
(years long) and should call and adaptive aids, Day Habilitation,
place name on the interest list foster/companion care, nursing,
at phone numbers provided. supported employment and living
(956) 547-5512 Blanca Gutierrez
Star Plus Waiver
Program used to be (CBA) MDCP - Medically Dependent
Individuals must have a Children's Program
skilled nursing need, and Individuals with a skilled nursing
age 21 or older. Some services need. (children up to age 21)
CBA provides are nursing, case Some services provided are
management, respite care, case management, minor home
Personal Assistance Services modifications, respite care,
and adaptive aids. transition assistance, adjunct
1(866) 670-2424 services.
1(877) 438-5658
CLASS - Community Living
Assistance & Support Services
Program Mental Health Services/
Individuals with a diagnosis Counseling: of Developmental Disabilities/
Related Conditions (all ages) Bienestar Counseling Center
Some services provided are 2035 E. Price Rd. Ste. 5
nursing, case management, Respite Brownsville, Texas 78521
care, support family services, and (956) 542-2536
supported employment. Provides individual, marriage, and
1(877) 438-5658 family counseling for adults,
adolescents and children
DB-MD - Deaf/Blind Multiple
Disabilities Program BISD Family Centers
Individuals must be deaf-blind and 855 Palm Blvd.
have another disability that impairs Brownsville, Texas 78521
independent functioning; have (956) 548-8251
either an intellectual disability or Guidance Department assisting
a related condition. Ages 18 or older families learn skills to live a
Some services provided are healthy and positive lives.
nursing, case management, School counselors are available
respite care, Day Habilitation, during the school year.
Orientation and Mobility
1(877) 438-5658
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Cascada Counseling Center Dr. John Gouldy -
1034 Old Port Isabel Rd. Ste. 4 Psychiatrist
Brownsville, Texas 78521 3505 Boca Chica Blvd Ste. 110
(956) 621-2034 or 621-4093 Brownsville, Texas 78521
Provides family and substance (956) 234-3825 or (956)544-3191
abuse counseling, and Provides services to adults and
parent workshops. Accepts children.
Medicaid, CHIP and private
insurance. Ebony Center
2905 Central Blvd. Ste. C
Catholic Social Services Brownsville, Texas 78520
955 W. Price Rd. (956) 546-6100
Brownsville, Texas 78521 Provides counseling for adults,
(956) 541-0220 adolescents and children. Accepts
Provides individual counseling Medicaid, CHIPS and some private
on a sliding fee scale. Need a insurances. Contact - Anna Gomez
photo ID or birth certificate
Infinity Counseling Center
Community Counseling Clinic 2390 Central Blvd. Ste. L
UTB Brownsville, Texas 78521
1.210 Education and Business (956) 371-2240
Complex Provides counseling services for
University Drive adolescents and children. Accepts
Brownsville, Texas 78520 Medicaid or private insurance.
(956) 882 7792 Contact - Casey Monroe
Provides Individual and group
counseling FREE. Services are New Beginnings Behavioral
provided by practicum students Health Services
from UTB Counseling Department 1215 S. Expressway 281
Hours: Monday - Thursday 5-9pm Edinburg, Texas 78539
during academic semesters. (956)381-1189
Provides substance abuse
Dr. James Freeberg - treatment for adolescents ages
Psychologists 10-18. Accept Medicaid, CHIPS
866 W. Price Rd. and some private insurance.
Brownsville, Texas 78520
(956) 546-0363 Origins Drug and Alcohol
Provides services to adults, Recovery Centers
and children 5 years and up. 4610 Padre Blvd.
Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, South Padre Island, Texas 78597
CHIPS and most private Provides a comprehensive
insurance plans. continuum of individualized
alcohol and drug addiction
treatment services for adults
(18 and up).
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Palmer Drug Abuse Program struggling with alcohol and drug
1275 Cottonwood use. S.C.A.N. serves 18 year olds as
Brownsville, Texas 78521 long as they're enrolled in school
(956) 544-3333
Provides Individual, group and South Texas Behavioral Health
family counseling for those Center
affected by substance abuse. 864 Central Blvd., Ste. 500B
Brownsville, Texas 78521
Recovery Center of Cameron (956) 350-3683
County 1(888) 977-1400
700 E. Levee St., Ste.101 Provides a comprehensive range
Brownsville, Texas 78521 of behavioral health services.
(956) 548-0028 Appointments required. Accepts
Treatment services for ages 18 Medicaid, Medicare, insurance
and over affected by substance and private pay.
abuse. Accepts Medicaid, and
private insurance. South Texas Counseling &
Psychological Testing
Renaissance Behavioral Center 3505 Boca Chica Blvd., Ste. 149
5510 Raphael Dr. Brownsville, Texas 78521
Edinburg, Texas 78539 (956) 504-1215 - office
(956) 362-HELP (4357) (956) 455-5983 - Cell
Specializes in dealing with child Provides counseling services
and adolescent psychiatric for adults, adolescents and
problems, including ADHD, children. Accepts Medicaid,
Depression, Substance Abuse, private pay and most insurances
Conduct problems, Anxiety Contact - Roberto DeAnda
Disorders, as well as other
psychiatric illnesses. Starlite Recovery Center
230 Mesa Verde Dr. East
RGV Council (Now known as Center Point, Texas 78010
Behavioral Health Solutions of 1(800) 292-0148
South Texas ) Provides inpatient treatment for
5510 N. Cage Blvd. chemical dependency and mental
Pharr, Texas 78577 health services for adolescent
1(866) 484-9689 males ages 13-18. Most major
Provides counseling and assessments insurances accepted, private pay
to persons addicted to alcohol/drugs Tri-Care, and CHIPS.
for youth and adults. Sliding fee scale.
S.C.A.N. (Serving Children and
Adolescents in Need)
705 W. Jefferson St. Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 544-3095
Presentations on drug abuse and dependency;
outpatient services for adolescents (13-17) Page 9
Tropical Texas Behavioral Brownsville Literacy Center
Health 245 E. Levee St.
861 Old Alice Rd. Brownsville, Texas 78520
Brownsville, Texas 78520 (956) 542-8080
(956) 546-2230 Family Literacy Project, English
1(877) 289-7199 Crisis Hotline as a Second Language, Computer
Outpatient treatment for mental Skills Training Program
health issues such as depression
and anxiety. Accepts Medicaid and Make-A-Wish Foundation
sliding fee scale. Call to schedule 1(800) 722-WISH (9474)
intake. Organization dedicated to
fulfilling the wishes of children
Valley Baptist Behavioral (2 1/2 - 18) who have been
Health Facility diagnosed with a life threatening
1 Ted Hunt Blvd. illness or disability.
Brownsville, Texas 78521
(956) 698-4700 Monica's House
Provide inpatient and outpatient 1365 FM 511
services to adults. Services include Brownsville, Texas 78526
psychiatric, physical and (956) 986-2770
psychosocial assessments, Provides services to children 2 to
diagnosis and treatment. 17 years old to assist in the
interviewing process of sexually
and physically abused children.
Other Services: Moody Clinic
1901 E. 22nd St.
American Red Cross Brownsville, Texas 78520
South Texas Chapter (956) 542-8504
6914 W. Expressway 83 Provides Speech, Physical, and
Harlingen, Texas 78552 Occupational Therapy to children
(956) 423-0523 from birth to 21 years of age.
Provides assistance to families Accept Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue
in the face of emergencies , such as Shield. Uninsured children accepted
disaster relief, shelter, and
contacting loved ones in the Military. Ronald McDonald House
1720 Treasure Hills Blvd.
BISD Adult Education Harlingen, Texas 78550
Department (956)412-7200
708 Palm Blvd. 3402 Fort Worth St.
Brownsville, Texas 78520 Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
(956) 548-8175 (361) 854-4073
Provides GED and English as a Provides a home away from home
Second Language Classes. for families of critically ill children
receiving treatments in area
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Texas Elks Children's Services Inc. VAC provides education on
1(800) 880-7561 prevention of AIDS,
www.texaselks.org case management for families
Provides medical equipment to living with HIV/AIDS. FREE
eligible children who have no
other funding source to pay for Youth Build U.S.A.
items needed. Apply with local 815 Arthur St.
Elks Lodge- call for location Brownsville, Texas 78521
nearest you. (956) 548-2302
Youth Build through the
Texas Rural Legal Aid Community Development
531 E. St. Francis Corporation of Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas 78520 provides a GED and construction
(956) 982-5540 - local office program for 16-24 years of age.
1(888) 988-9996 new referrals FREE.
or a t Brownsville Community
Health Center
Brownsville, Texas 78521 Parent Education/Support
(956) 548-7000 and Advocacy: for Patients of the Center only
Free legal Services for low-income
families. ARC of Texas
(512) 454-6694
UnitedHealthCare Children's http://www.thearcoftexas.org
Foundation - Family Grants Provides advocacy, training, and
http://uhccf.org information and referral for
Offering grants (up to $5,000) to people with intellectual disabilities
help children who need critical and developmental disabilities
health care treatment, services or and their families.
equipment which is not covered
or fully covered by their parents' Autism Now
health care benefit plans. For 1(855) 828-8476
children 16 years or younger. http://www.autismnow.org
Application has to be completed National Autism Resource and
online. Information Center.
Valley Aids Council Autism Society of America
2360 Camelot Plaza http://www.autism-society.org
Harlingen, Texas 78550 Provides education, resources and
(956) 428-2653- Clinic support for individuals on the
857 E. Washington., Ste. G autism spectrum and their
Brownsville, Texas 78520 families.
(956) 541-2600- Education
and Prevention
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BISD Special Services Parents Supporting Parents of
2467 E. Price Rd Children with Autism & other
Brownsville, Texas 78520 Related Disorders (PSP)
(956) 548-8400 512 Victoria Ln Ste.14
Monthly Parent Support Harlingen, Texas 78550
Group Meetings during (956)230-2809
academic year. (Kids Korner Rehab)
Monthly support groups
Children and Adults with meetings for parents of children
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity with Autism and other related
Disorder (CHADD) disorders.
1(800) 233-4050
https://www.chadd.org RGV Down Syndrome
Provide support, education/ Association
training, advocacy for individuals 2154 Katherine Ave,
with ADHD and their families. Edinburg, Texas 78539
Have online trainings and (956) 314-0821
resources. http://rgvdsa.org
Provides advocacy, and support
Compassionate Friends for individuals with Down syndrome
McAllen Chapter and their families.
Contact - Iris
http://www.comapssionatefriends.org Texas Department of Assistive
(956) 566-2426 and Rehabilitative Services
Provides support groups for Division for Blind Services
parents who have suffered a 1812 W. Jefferson Ave.
loss of a child. Harlingen, Texas 78550
(956) 366-3600
Down By the Border assists blind or visually impaired
15 W. Madison Ste. A individuals and their families.
Brownsville, Texas 78520 Depending upon their needs, DBS
(956) 541-2085 offers services to help regain
Provide support to individuals independence.
with Down syndrome and their
families through advocacy, public Texas Hands & Voices
awareness. (936) 463-TXHV (8948)
www.txhandsandvoices.org
Epilepsy Foundation of Central offers support, information &
and South Texas resources in an unbiased manner
1(888) 606-5353 to families with children who
www.efcst.org are deaf or hard of hearing.
Provides support, education and
clinics for people diagnosed with
epilepsy. Local clinic located
in Harlingen at the Regional Page 12
Academic Health Center.
Texas Parent to Parent Department of Assistive and
1(866) 896-6001 Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
http://www.txp2p.org Division of Blind Services
Provides a variety of resources Services for the Blind and
education, training to parents, Visually Impaired from birth to
family, and others who share an adult at 1812 W. Jefferson Ave
interest in improving lives of Harlingen, Texas 78550
children with a disability, (956) 366-3600 or (800)628-5115
chronic illness, or special health www.dars.state.tx.us/dbs/
care needs.
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Tip of Texas Family Outreach 3505 Boca Chica., Ste. 251
455 E. Levee St. Brownsville, Texas 78521
Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 544-8920 or (800)628-5115
(956) 541-5566 www.dars.state.tx.us/drs/
Provides parenting classes,
community resources, support Office for Deaf and Hard of
and prevention of abuse Hearing
and neglect. (800)-628-5115
TTY (512)407-3251
Valley Autism Support Team www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/
(VAST)
Contacts Lorena Gonzalez 579-7547 Department of Family
Stacy Rodriguez 459-6774 and Protective Services
Meet monthly last Tuesday of 1060 Mackintosh Dr.
the month at Hidden Talents Brownsville, Texas 78520
Academy in Brownsville, Texas (956) 546-5591 local office
1(800) 252-5400 hotline
DFPS protect children, elderly and
State and Federal Programs/ people with disabilities from
Offices: abuse and neglect. To make a
report use the hotline number
24 hours a day.
Office of the Attorney General
Child Support Division Department of Health and
1900 N. Expressway., Ste.K Human Services
Brownsville, Texas 78521 2345 Price Rd
1(800) 252-8014 Brownsville, Texas 78521
(956) 544-1751 (956) 544-5870 or
1000 W. Price Rd.
Social Security Administration Brownsville, Texas 78520
3115 Central Blvd. (956) 554-5500
Brownsville, Texas 78520 To apply for Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP
(956) 574-7498 local office (food stamps) and TANF go to
1(800) 772-1213 start application https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com
process and schedule appointment. Medicaid Buy-In Program
to apply for SS or SSI benefits Page 13 call 211 or HHSC office to apply
Children's Health Insurance Transition Resources: Plan (CHIP)
1(877) 543-7669
http://chipmedicaid.org/ ARC of Texas
(512) 454-6694
Department of State Health http://www.thearcoftexas.org
Services:
601 Sesame Dr. BISD Special Services
Harlingen, Texas 78550 2467 E. Price Rd
Personal Care Services Brownsville, Texas 78520
for individuals 21 and under (956) 548-8400
1-888-276-0702 to make John Blackburn
initial referral. Disability Services - UTB
Children with Special Health 1 West University Blvd.
Care Needs (CSHCN) Cortez Hall 129
Assists children with Brownsville, Texas 78520
extraordinary medical needs, (956) 882-7374
disabilities, and chronic conditions http://www.utb.edu/sa/ability/
CSHCN assists medical care,
family support services, and Got Transition - Center for
other related services not Health Care Transition
covered by Medicaid, CHIP Improvements
private insurance, or other third http://www.gottransition.org
party payor. To apply go to local
office or to website Guide Dogs of Texas, Inc.
www.dshs.state.tx.us/cshcn/default.shtm 1503 Allena Dr.
Children and Pregnant Women (CPW) San Antonio, Texas 78213
Case Management services for (210) 366-4081
pregnant women and children 1(800) 831-9231
birth to 20 years of age, who Providing guide dogs to Texans
have Medicaid, a health problem who are visually impaired to
or at a high risk for getting health enhance their mobility and
problems. For a case manager independence.
call Texas Health Steps at
1(877) 847-8377 M-F from 8-8pm National Center on Secondary
www.dshs.state.tx.us/caseman Education and Transition
http://www.ncset.org
Texas Workforce Commission
851 Old Alice Rd. National Secondary Transition
Brownsville, Texas 78520 Technical Assistance Center
(956) 546-3141 http://www.nsttac.org
Offers services to individuals
seeking employment as well
as unemployment benefits
if qualify.
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Region One Education Tropical Texas Behavioral
Service Center Health
1900 W. Schunior 861 Old Alice Rd.
Edinburg, Texas 78541 Brownsville, Texas 78520
(956)984-6000 (956) 546-2230
Provides training for parents 1(877) 289-7199 Crisis Hotline
and educators on transition Provide services through Skills
planning as well as resources. Training Services and Supported
www.esc1.net Employment under Adult mental
Services. Other programs are
Texas Department of Assistive are the Home & Community
and Rehabilitation Services(DARS) Based(HCS) (Medicaid Wavier),
Assists people with disabilities Autism Vocational Services,
prepare for, find and keep jobs. Intermediate Care Facilities for
Work related services are individuals with intellectual
individualized and may include and developmental disabilities,
counseling, training, medical Vocational Supported Employment
treatment, assistive devices, and Supported Living.
and job placement. Some of the http://www.ttbh.org
programs are Vocational
Rehabilitation Program, Valley Association for
Transition Services for Persons Independent Living
who are Blind or Visually Impaired, 3012 N. McColl Rd.
and Services for the Deaf or Hard of McAllen, Texas 78501
Hearing. For more information please 1(866)400-8245
visit website Provides services to assist
http://www.dars.state.tx.us individuals with disabilities
to live more independently.
Texas Parent to Parent: Serves the Rio Grande Valley
A Pathway to Adulthood http://www.vailrgv.org
www.txp2p.org/parents/pathway.html
Texas Project First
Transportation:
http://www.texasprojectfirst.org Brownsville Metro System
The city bus service that offers
Think College - College Options reduced fares for students, seniors,
for People with Intellectual and individuals with disabilities,
Disabilities. It also provides a origin-to-
http://www.thinkcollege.net destination service for qualified
individuals with disabilities.
Transition in Texas (956)541-4881
http://www.transitionintexas.org
Medicaid Transportation
1(877)633-8747
Call at least 48 hours in advance
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