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General Assistance
| Name / Phone / What they offer | ||
| 211 Texas | 211 | Community Resource Center |
| City Light Community Ministries | (325) 673-6686 | Assist with rent, utilities, some prescriptions, bus passes, gas |
| Salvation Army | (325) 677-1408 | Provide assistance with clothing, furniture, rent & utilities (for those who have received an eviction or disconnect notice); 24-hour emergency shelter, serves lunch at 1230p and dinner 530p every day |
| Taylor County Social Services | (325) 674-1341 | Assist with rent, utilities, some prescriptions, vision and dental care and indigent burial costs |
| West Central Texas Council of Governments | (325) 672-8544 | Information, referral and assistance with other agencies, benefits counseling, care coordination, nutrition program, prescription assistance, respite assistance for caregivers, family caregiver support group and seminars/workshops |
| Ben Richey Boy's Ranch - Family Care | (325) 692-2500 | Housing assistance, life skills, resources, counseling, parenting classes |
| City of Abilene - Adaptive Recreation | (325) 676-6575 | Recreational activities adapted for persons with disabilities |
| Rolling Plains Management Corp. | (325) 672-8112 | Child care, self-sufficiency, housing crisis, utility assistance, head start, & weatherization |
Emergencies
| Name / Phone / What they offer | ||
| Disaster Assistance |
Emergency: 911 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) |
Offer disaster assistance to those in need (visit DisasterAssistance.gov) |
Education
| Name / Phone / What they offer | ||
| Abilene ISD Adult Education | (325) 671-4419 | Offer GED, ESL & reading classes |
| BCFS - Abilene Transition Center | (325) 692-0033 | Youth services (18-23 yrs. old), college prep, life skills, job search skills, counseling |
| Budgeting: College Cost Calculator | link to website | Information on the cost of colleges based on degree and time-frame |
| College Affordability Guide | link to website | Assists college students in finding income affordable schools and tuition assistance |
| Communities in Schools | (325) 232-8712 | Student supportive services in public schools |
| FAFSA and Financial Aid | link to website | Information on how to obtain financial aid and apply for the FAFSA |
| Local Schools | link to website | List of schools for ages 5-18 in Abilene, Texas |
Child Care
| Name / Phone / What they offer | ||
| Boys and Girls Club - Fannin Club House | (325) 677-5407 | After-school programs |
| Boys and Girls Club - Highland Branch | (325) 667-0003 | After-school programs |
| Boys and Girls Club - Nelson Club House | (325) 672-3772 | After-school programs |
| Boys and Girls Club - Wylie | (325) 437-4702 | After-school programs |
| West Central Texas Child Care Program Operations (CCPO) | (325) 795-4283 or (800) 542-4045 |
Affordable child care |
| Alliance for Women & Children | (325) 677-5321 | After-school programs |
| Big Brothers, Big Sisters | (325) 677-7839 | Emotional support and activities for children |
| Rolling Plains Management Corp. | (325) 672-8112 | Child care, self-sufficiency, housing crisis, utility assistance, head start, & weatherization |
Job Training
| Name / Phone / What they offer | ||
| Texas Workforce Commission | (325) 795-4200 | For job seekers - offers career development information, job search resources, training progrmas, and, as appropriate, unemployment benefits |
| Faithworks | (325) 437-2272 | Life skills training includes job search and retention skills |
| Christian Women's Job Corps | (325) 673-6686 ext 106 | Life and job skills training, educational support |
Community
| Name / Phone / What they offer | ||
| Salvation Army | (325) 677-1408 | Provide assistance with clothing, furniture, rent & utilities (for those who have received an eviction or disconnect notice); 24-hour emergency shelter, serves lunch at 1230p and dinner 530p every day |
| Connecting Caring Communities | (325) 232-8241 | Neighborhood support services |
Food & Clothing
| Name / Phone / What they offer | ||
| Abilene Baptist Social Ministries | (325) 672-4193 | Assist with clothing, food, etc. |
| Christian Ministries of Abilene | (325) 673-1234 | Food and commodities |
| Christian Service Center | (325) 673-7531 | Food, clothing, household items |
| Love and Care Ministries | (325) 670-0246 or (325) 670-0499 |
Assist with food, clothing, prescriptions, getting birth certificates, IDs, eyeglasses, small household goods, homeless assistance |
| Salvation Army | (325) 677-1408 | Provide assistance with clothing, furniture, rent & utilities (for those who have received an eviction or disconnect notice); 24-hour emergency shelter, serves lunch at 1230p and dinner 530p every day |
Health & Well-being
| Name / Phone / What they offer | ||
| Abilene Christian University Marriage and Family Institute | (325) 674-3724 | Individual marriage and family therapy |
| Advocates of Abilene | (325) 676-1400 | Mental health support services |
| Betty Hardwick Center MHMR Crisis Hotline |
(800) 758-3344 |
Mental health crisis hotline |
| Harmony Family Services, Inc | (325) 672-7200 | Therapeutic foster care and emergency shelter care for abused/neglected children, temporary shelter care, support services and family counseling for runaway and homeless youth |
| Medical Care Mission | Dental (325) 677-3455 Medical |
Family clinic, prescriptions, dental clinic, spiritual wellness |
| Pregnancy Resources of Abilene | (325) 672-6415 | Pregnancy testing, ultrasound, STD testing and treatment, counseling, maternity and baby clothes, diapers and formula (once every 30 days) |
| Safety, Health & Consumer Council | (877) 405-7516 |
Veteran Assistance and Eligability Click here for the Veterans Care Guide with assistance information. |
| Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (Adult) | (325) 795-5776 | Report adult (elderly) abuse or neglect |
| Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (Child) | (325) 691-8100 | Report child abuse or neglect |
| Texas Family Institute | (325) 676-8963 | Counseling - Individual, Family & Marriage |
| Texas Department of Health & Human Services Commission | (325) 795-5999 | Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamps, Nutrition |
| Women, Infants & Children (WIC) (Administered locally by Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District) | (325) 692-1680 | Food, nutrition education, breastfeeding education & support, referrals for other health and social service programs; income/at-risk based program; for pregnant & breastfeeding women, infants & children up to age 5 |
| Alliance for Women & Children | (325) 677-5321 | Women's health services |
Housing
| Name / Phone / What they offer | ||
| Abilene Association of Realtors, Inc | (325) 692-9821 | Publish rental listings (see website: AbileneAoR.com) and assist with complaints against landlords when possible |
| Abilene Hope Haven, Inc | (325) 677-4673 | Homeless shelter (Families) |
| Big Country Apartment Association | (325) 695-7431 | Process complaints regarding member apartment complexes |
| Carver Plaza Apartments | (325) 676-1534 | Housing for people 62+ |
| Habitat for Humanity | (325) 670-0489 | Build affordable housing for low-income families |
| Hendrick Home for Children | (325) 692-0112 | Orphan services and family care (single parent with children) |
| New Horizons | (325) 437-1852 | Youth Services - residential treatment, emergency shelter/assessment center, group homes, therapeutic foster homes and in-home family preservation programs |
| Noah Project | (325) 676-7107 (800) 444-3551 |
Center for victims of family violence |
| Salvation Army | (325) 677-1408 | Provide assistance with clothing, furniture, rent & utilities (for those who have received an eviction or disconnect notice); 24-hour emergency shelter, serves lunch at 1230p and dinner 530p every day |
| West Central Texas Aging and Disability Resource Center | (325) 793-8440 |
Assistance with locating affordable housing. Specific assistance to the elderly and disabled in locating ADA accessible housing. |
Legal
| Name / Phone / What they offer | ||
| Legal Aid of Northwest Texas | (325) 677-8591 | Legal assistance for low-income families |
| Social Security Office | (325) 672-0310 | SSI/Social Security cards |
| Taylor County Justice of the Peace | (325) 674-1338 | Landlord/Tenant disputes |
| Taylor County Justice of the Peace | (325) 674-1267 | Landlord/Tenant disputes |
| U.S. Border Patrol | (325) 698-5552 | Offer referrals for immigration and travel issues |
Transportation
| Name / Phone / What they offer | |||
| City Link Abilene | (325) 676-6BUS | Public transportation, bus routes, cost to ride, additional information on City Link | |
| City of Abilene Senior Citizen Division Senior Help Line | (325) 673-4694 or (325) 734-5300 |
Provide transportation for medical appointments grocery shopping, to/from senior centers; for citizens age 60+ (must be mobile) | |
| CARR | (800) 710-2277 | Public transportation in rural areas | |
| City Link Paratransit | (325) 676-6287 ext. 2 | ADA Paratransit service is for persons whose physical or mental disability prevents them from accessing the fixed-route bus service | |
Financial
| Name / Phone / What they offer | ||
| Consumer Credit Counseling Services (Money Management International) | (866) 889-9347 (800) 308-2227 |
Free credit counseling, financial education programs, debt management plans, housing counseling and bankruptcy counseling |
| West Central Texas Center for Economic Opportunity | (325) 672-8980 | Financial literacy & management classes |