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| Type | Name | Description | Phone | Address |
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| Food | Acts Church - Storehouse | Food pantry – open 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm | 254-759-1800 |
300 S 13th St |
| Food | Acts Church - Sunday Night Dinner | Feeding site – Sundays at 5 pm | 254-759-1800 |
300 S 13th St Waco, TX 76701 |
| Legal | Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children | Crisis intervention, case management, counseling, support groups, child fatality review team, community education, family enrichment groups | 254-752-9330 |
3312 Hillcrest Dr Waco, TX 76708 |
| Crisis, Family | Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children - Crisis Line | Crisis or emergency hotline – sexual assault or other violent crimes | 254-752-7233 or 888-867-7233 |
3312 Hillcrest Dr Waco, TX 76708 |
| Family, Legal | American Gateways | Immigration legal services, including visas (T and U), VAWA services, representation before the San Antonio Immigration Court, permanent residency and Naturalization, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and family-based petitions | 254-230-0382 |
2323 Columbus Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Food | Antioch Church - Shepherd's Heart | Mobile food distribution, food pantry | 254-754-0386 |
505 N 20th St Waco, TX 76706 |
| Family, Legal, Physical Fitness, Public Benefits Assistance | Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas | Free health and wellness programs for seniors; benefits advising, legal assistance, caregiver support, companion services | 254-770-2330 |
2180 N Main St Belton, TX 76513 |
| Legal | Baylor Law Immigration Clinic | Immigration legal services | 254-710-4244 |
1114 S University Parks Dr Waco, TX 76798 |
| Health Coverage | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Health insurance plans | 512-349-4870 |
9442 N Capital of TX Hwy Arboretum Plaza Two, Ste 500 Austin, TX 78759 |
| Financial Assistance, Food, Substance Misuse | Bosque Valley Food Pantry | Food pantry, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings, financial assistance | 254-932-6637 |
304 S 4th St Valley Mills, TX 76689 |
| Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health, Physical Fitness, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Substance Misuse, Social Connection | Brazos Recovery | Supervised medical detox, long-term residential care, intensive outpatient program, transitional housing (sober living) options for program graduates, aftercare | 254-232-1550 |
257 FM 927 Morgan, TX 76671 |
| Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health | Canyon Creek Behavioral Health | Adult and adolescent inpatient and outpatient treatment facility | 254-410-5100 |
1201 Canyon Creek Dr Temple, TX 76502 |
| Family, Medical Care | Care Net Pregnancy Center | Pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, education, diapers, formula | 254-772-8270 |
800 W Waco Dr Waco, TX 76701 |
| Food | Caritas of Mexia - Food Pantry | Food pantry | 254-562-6687 |
111 N Paris St Mexia, TX 76667 |
| Clothing | Caritas of Mexia - Retail Store | Retail store | 254-562-3224 |
222 E Commerce St Mexia, TX 76667 |
| Case Management, Clothing, Food, Offender Resources, Public Benefits Assistance, Rent/Utilities, Veterans | Caritas of Waco | Food pantry, utilities assistance, rental assistance, employment case management, intensive case management, federal benefits | 254-753-4593 |
300 S 15th St Waco, TX 76701 |
| Case Management, Counseling/Therapy, Disaster Recovery, Family, Financial Assistance, Legal, Rent/Utilities, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Veterans | Catholic Charities of Central Texas | Immigration legal services, counseling, disaster response, financial stability, refugee resettlement, veterans services, pregnancy and parenting services | 254-978-6749 |
5034 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76710 |
| Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Substance Misuse, Social Connection, Veterans | Cenikor | Substance misuse treatment programs for adults, teens, and veterans; supervised medical detox, intensive outpatient program, psychiatric assessment and medication management, counseling, group counseling, medication-assisted treatment, transitional housing (sober living), aftercare | 254-299-2784 |
3015 Herring Ave Waco, TX 76708 |
| Education, Social Connection | Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce | Esther's Closet (women's professional clothing resource), minority business services, networking | 254-235-3204 |
715 Elm St Waco, TX 76704 |
| Education, Social Connection | Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Networking opportunities, educational training | 254-754-7111 |
510 Austin Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Crisis, Employment Assistance, Past/Current Foster Youth, Shelters/Temporary Housing | Central Texas Youth Services | Emergency services, respite services, employment assistance, resources and transitional living services for ages 16-21 years of age and foster care youth | 254-217-1967 |
1200 Bagby Ave, Apt #1 Waco, TX 76706 |
| Crisis, Family | Child Protective Services (CPS) | Crisis or emergency hotline – child abuse or neglect | 800-252-5400 | |
| Food | Chilton Community Food Pantry | Food pantry – open 3rd Saturday 9 - 11 am | 254-247-4179 |
905 Durango Ave Chilton, TX 76632 |
| Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health, Substance Misuse | Christian Farms-Treehouse, Inc. | Intensive substance misuse residential treatment facility | 254-933-9400 |
3804 Riverside Tr Temple, TX 76502 |
| Social Connection | Christian Women's Job Corps | GED classes (in-person, English, and Spanish), financial management workshops, skills workshops | 254-757-0416 |
500 Webster Ave Waco, TX 76706 |
| Food | Church of The Open Door - Food Basket | Food pantry – open Mondays and Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm | 254-799-2656 |
900 N Loop 340 Waco, TX 76705 |
| Food | Church Under the Bridge | Feeding site – Sundays at 10 am | 254-235-7818 | Under I-35 and 4th St bridge |
| Homelessness | Church Under the Bridge - Main Office | Open most weekdays 8 am - noon | 254-235-7818 |
713 N 18th St Waco, TX 76707 |
| Homelessness, Shelters/Temporary Housing | City of Waco Warming Centers |
Note: these are pop-up locations pending cold weather. Check website for more details.
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254-235-7818 | various locations throughout Waco |
| Food | Clifton Ministerial Alliance | Food pantry – for Clifton residents only | 254-675-8815 |
310 S Ave G Clifton, TX 76634 |
| Family, Medical Care | Clinica Hispana | Family medicine, family planning services, allergy care, limited specialty care – bilingual services | 254-294-8920 |
3833 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76710 |
| Clothing, Food, Homelessness, Rent/Utilities | Columbus Avenue Baptist Church - Pathway Ministries | Food pantry, utilities assistance, clothing closet, hygiene packs for people experiencing homelessness | 254-537-9096 |
1300 Columbus Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Case Management, Education, Employment Assistance, Social Connection | Communities in Schools | Case management, workforce development program for youth ages 16-24, tutoring, mentoring, post-graduation bridge program | 254-753-6002 |
1001 Washington Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Case Management, Education, Employment Assistance, Family, Homelessness, Mental Health, Offender Resources, Public Benefits Assistance, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Substance Misuse, Social Connection | Compassion Ministries of Waco | Transitional housing, financial literacy, mental health support, parenting resources and support, recovery programs, spiritual support, job skills training, GED prep, homebuyer education, social services application | 254-755-7640 |
1421 Austin Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Family, Past/Current Foster Youth, Legal | Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) | Advocates for children in foster care | 254-304-7982 |
1208 N 5th St Waco, TX 76707 |
| Counseling/Therapy, Food, Social Connection | Crestview Church of Christ | Food pantry, counseling services, deaf and heard of hearing ministry, support groups | 254-776-0711 |
7129 Delhi Rd Waco, TX 76712 |
| Legal | Crime Victim Services - Waco Police Department | Victim services | 254-750-7526 |
300 Austin Ave Waco, TX 76702 |
| Legal | Department of Family and Protective Services - APS, CPS | Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services | 254-756-5571 |
801 Austin Ave Waco, TX 76702 |
| Legal | Disability Rights of Texas | Legal assistance, protective rights, advocacy | 800-252-9108 | |
| Case Management, Food, Homelessness | Dobey Drop-In Center | Drop in shelter, homelessness resources, laundry facility, kitchen, support services, case management – for youth ages 18-24 | 254-297-8980 |
2111 Austin Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Crisis, Legal | Domestic Violence Hotline | Crisis or emergency hotline – domestic violence support | 800-799-7233 | |
| Case Management, Child Care, Financial Assistance, Rent/Utilities | Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation (EOAC) | Case management, financial assistance, rent and utility assistance, home repairs, EOAC Head Start program | 254-753-0331 |
500 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Education, Past/Current Foster Youth | Education and Training Voucher Program | Funding and other support in pursuit of higher education for current and former foster youth | 210-332-8521 or 877-268-4063 |
4346 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78229 |
| Family, Financial Assistance, Health Coverage | Ellie's Army Foundation | Assistance with medical expenses, emergency expenses, transplants, etc. for children and families facing life-threatening illnesses | 305-756-0068 |
12000 Biscayne Blvd #407 North Miami, FL 33181 |
| Case Management, Employment Assistance, Financial Assistance, Homelessness, Mental Health, Public Benefits Assistance, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Veterans | Endeavors | Case management, short-term emergency housing, rent/utility assistance, assistance obtaining VA benefits, mental health resources, employment assistance, skills and parenting workshops, public benefits assistance | 254-218-4455 |
4600 Bosque Blvd Waco, TX 76710 |
| Child Care, Education, Family | EOAC Head Start / Early Head Start | Child care assistance for eligible children and families | 254-753-0331 |
500 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Clothing, Employment Assistance | Esther's Closet | Women's professional dress clothing closet, employment assistance | 254-753-3399 |
715 Elm Ave Waco, TX 76704 |
| Transportation | Evening LINK Transportation Services | Public transportation – Monday - Saturday 8:30 pm - 11:45 pm | 254-750-1620 or 877-875-7433 | |
| Case Management, Counseling/Therapy, Employment Assistance, Family, Housing, Legal, Shelters/Temporary Housing | Family Abuse Center | Temporary shelter, counseling, transportation assistance, job and life skills education – for adults, children and victims of domestic violence | 254-772-8999 | |
| Education, Food, Social Connection | Family of Faith Worship Center - Eva Soza Dream Center and Mini Market Food Pantry | Food pantry, gardening classes, ESL classes, health and nutrition classes | 254-651-1491 |
4112 Memorial Dr Waco, TX 76711 |
| Food | First Baptist Church Woodway - Food Ministry | Food pantry – by appointment only | 254-640-5551 |
101 N Ritchie Rd Woodway, TX 76712 |
| Family, Physical Fitness, Social Connection | First Baptist Church Woodway - MAC | Fitness center, fitness classes, open gym, family time, running club, pick-up sports | 254-640-5551 |
101 N Ritchie Rd Woodway, TX 76712 |
| Family, Past/Current Foster Youth, Social Connection | Foster Care Alumni of America | Connecting former foster youth, policy and advocacy work, resources for current and former foster youth and their families | 512-900-1631 (TX) or 918-862-2586 |
5810 Kingstowne Center Dr, Ste 120-730 Alexandria, VA 22315 |
| Food | Freedom of God Ministries | Feeding site – Fridays at 6:30 pm | 254-848-2244 |
7549 Hwy 6 Waco, TX 76712 |
| Family, Social Connection | Friends for Life | Adult day care, money management, guardianship, independent living services, companionship programs, life skills program, tool shed resale program | 254-772-7600 |
5000 Lakewood Dr Waco, TX 76710 |
| Food | Glad Tidings Food Pantry | Food pantry | 254-562-6894 |
829 Highway 171 Mexia, TX 76667 |
| Health Coverage | GoodRX | Assistance with reducing the cost of prescription medications | 855-268-2822 | |
| Food | Gospel Cafe | Feeding site – Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 11:30 am - 1 pm | 254-753-5916 |
825 S 10th St Waco, TX 76706 |
| Housing | Grassroots Community Development | Homeownership counseling, financial literacy classes, leadership classes, home repairs | 254-235-7358 |
1624 Colcord Ave Waco, TX 76707 |
| Family, Legal | Greater Waco Legal Services | Immigration counseling, eviction prevention, child custody, divorce guidance and support, property law, wills and estates | 254-733-2828 |
1700 Colcord Ave Waco, TX 76707 |
| Child Care, Family, Physical Fitness, Social Connection | Greater Waco YMCA | Camps, youth sports, gym membership, group fitness, swim lessons, child care while exercising, social events, indoor and outdoor pool (scholarships available) | 254-776-6612 |
6800 Harvey Dr Waco, TX 76710 |
| Case Management, Family | Healthy Outcomes through Prevention and Early Support (HOPES) | Resource connection, family development skills | 254-732-0482 |
5034 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76706 |
| Family, Health Coverage | Healthy Texas Women | Women's health services, family planning services, breast and cervical cancer screening | 211 | |
| Case Management, Counseling/Therapy, Crisis, Employment Assistance, Family, Past/Current Foster Youth, Homelessness, Mental Health, Offender Resources, Public Benefits Assistance, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Substance Misuse, Social Connection, Transportation, Veterans | Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) | Help with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, counseling, case management, psychiatric care, intellectual and developmental disabilities support, veterans support | 254-297-8999 |
Main Office |
| Family | Heart of Texas Council of Governments - Aging and Disability Resource Center | Resource connections for aging and disabled persons, caregivers, and families | 254-292-1800 |
1514 S New Rd Waco, TX 76706 |
| Education, Employment Assistance | Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries - Rise Program | Success coaching individualized support to advance careers by earning a high school diploma or GED | 254-753-7337 |
1700 S New Rd Waco, TX 76711 |
| Case Management, Education, Employment Assistance, Income, Public Benefits Assistance, Technology, Veterans | Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries, Inc. | Employment assistance, job readiness training, computer classes, veterans employment assistance | 254-753-7337 |
1700 S New Rd Waco, TX 76711 |
| Transportation | Heart of Texas Rural Transit | Public transportation – Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, and Limestone counties | 254-299-1873 or 254-729-2625 | |
| Case Management, Child Care, Education, Employment Assistance, Family, Financial Assistance, Income, Offender Resources, Technology | Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions | Child care, employment assistance, job readiness training, education and literacy, vocational rehabilitation, youth employment and education assistance | 254-754-5421 |
1416 S New Rd Waco, TX 76711 |
| Child Care, Family, Financial Assistance | Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions - Child Care Services | Financial assistance for child care services, improving quality of early childhood education programs | 254-296-5200 |
1416 S New Rd Waco, TX 76711 |
| Homelessness | Heart to Home | Housing via coordinated entry points | 254-297-8929 | |
| Clothing, Education, Financial Assistance, Food | Helping Hands Ministry | Food pantry, financial assistance, education | 254-939-7355 |
2210 Holland Rd Belton, TX 76513 |
| Clothing | Hidden Treasures | Thrift store | 254-753-0125 |
3912 Bosque Blvd Waco, TX 76710 |
| Education, Family, Medical Care, Social Connection | Highland Baptist Church - Wellness Center | Acute medical care, English classes, financial literacy classes, healthy living classes | N/A |
2924 Trice Ave Waco, TX 76707 |
| Clothing, Food | Hillsboro Interfaith Ministries | Food pantry, clothing closet | 254-580-2717 |
214 Elm St Hillsboro, TX 76645 |
| Education, Employment Assistance, Social Connection | Hispanic Leaders Network | Empowering current and future leaders, job board, classes | 254-715-7554 | |
| Employment Assistance, Income, Offender Resources | Honest Jobs | Employment support services for individuals being released from incarceration | N/A | |
| Crisis, Mental Health | HOTBHN - Crisis Line | Crisis or emergency hotline – mental health | 866-752-3451 | |
| Counseling/Therapy, Crisis, Mental Health | HOTBHN - Crisis Treatment Center | Extended observation program, crisis residential program, triage program | 254-867-6550 |
6500 Imperial Dr Waco, TX 76712 |
| Offender Resources, Shelters/Temporary Housing | House Where Jesus Shines | Men's residential re-entry program for men being released from incarceration – offering prayer and moral/spiritual guidance | 254-799-2656 | Men's residential re-entry program for men being released from incarceration - offering prayer and moral/spiritual guidance |
| Education, Family | Inspiracion Waco | Community education | 254-662-3050 | |
| Crisis, Family, Past/Current Foster Youth, Shelters/Temporary Housing | Isaiah 117 House | Emergency temporary housing for children awaiting foster placement | 423-518-3760 | |
| Family | Jane's Due Process | Resources for pregnant teens | 888-999-5263 | |
| Case Management, Counseling/Therapy, Employment Assistance, Food, Homelessness, Mental Health, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Social Connection, Transportation | Judy's Helping Hands | Transitional shelter and support for up to one year for women coming out of homelessness, financial literacy training, connection with mental and physical health resources, social connection, spiritual support, and food for residents | 254-811-1749 |
1220 N 18th St Waco, TX 76707 |
| Clothing, Education, Food, Offender Resources, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Transportation | Just As I Am Ministries | Education, spiritual and financial counseling, emergency housing, transportation, nutrition, financial assistance and clothing for stressed individuals and organizations | 254-424-9592 |
610 Deshong Smith St Waco, TX 76704 |
| Case Management, Education, Employment Assistance, Family, Mental Health, Transportation | Klaras Center for Families - Transitional Youth Program | Young adult transitional support (ages 18-22) | 254-752-7889 |
1105 Jefferson Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Case Management, Crisis, Family, Mental Health, Shelters/Temporary Housing | Klaras Center for Families - Youth Crisis Respite | Behavioral health crisis emergency center for youths ages 13-17, emergency shelter, case management, emergency assistance, runaway assistance | 254-405-3184 |
1105 Jefferson Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Education, Social Connection | La Puerta Waco | ESL classes, citizenship, GED classes (in Spanish), sewing, craft, and hobby classes | 254-754-3503 |
500 Clay Ave, 2nd floor Waco, TX 76706 |
| Clothing | Laura Mae's Resale Shop | Thrift store | 254-237-5958 |
2210 Holland Rd Belton, TX 76513 |
| Education, Employment Assistance, Income | League of United Latin American Citizens | Policy and advocacy work, higher education scholarships, employment assistance, job skills and literacy training | 254-379-3401 or 254-235-2458 | |
| Education, Food | Living Word Church of God in Christ | Food pantry, Meals on Wheels, GED classes | 254-799-3796 |
1001 Dunbar St Waco, TX 76704 |
| Substance Misuse, Social Connection | Local Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Groups | Database listing all Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting locations and times | N/A | various locations throughout Waco |
| Disaster Recovery, Education, Family, Legal, Public Benefits Assistance, Veterans | Lone Star Legal Aid | Free legal assistance for those who qualify | 254-756-7944 |
900 Austin Ave, 7th floor Waco, TX 76701 |
| Employment Assistance, Income, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Social Connection | Lovely Village | Healing community for survivors of sexual trauma, employment, transitional housing (coming soon) | 254-300-7658 |
1500 Columbus Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Employment Assistance | Manpower | Job search and training resources | 254-776-3017 |
13701 Woodway Dr Woodway, TX 76712 |
| Food | McGregor Alliance Pantry | Food pantry | 254-752-0316 |
416 W 2nd St McGregor, TX 76657 |
| Family, Legal | McLennan County District Clerk | Child support | 254-757-5054 (criminal div) or 254-757-5057 (civil div) |
501 Washington Ave, Ste 300 Waco, TX 76701 |
| Dental, Health Coverage, Medical Care | McLennan County Indigent Healthcare | Healthcare, dental services for eligible individuals | 254-757-5174 |
824 Washington Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Transportation | McLennan County Rural Transit | Public transportation – to McGregor, Crawford, and China Spring | 254-750-1613 | |
| Financial Assistance, Income | McLennan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | Business advising, loans and financing, training workshops, marketing and advertising, management issues, importing and exporting, regulation and compliance, business expansion | 254-299-8141 |
4601 N 19th St Bldg A, Rm 36B Waco, TX 76708 |
| Food | Meals on Wheels | Meal delivery for individuals who qualify | 254-752-0316 |
501 W Waco Dr Waco, TX 76707 |
| Case Management, Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health, Substance Misuse | MedMark Treatment Centers | Outpatient opioid treatment programs, medication-assisted treatment, individual counseling, group counseling, case management, aftercare | 254-274-3554 |
2210 Washington Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Case Management, Education, Family, Financial Assistance, Legal | Methodist Children’s Home - Family Outreach Center | Advocacy and support, financial assistance, connection to resources in the community, case management, legal services, workshops, support services for caregivers in the absence of parents | 254-750-1263 |
524 W Waco Dr Waco, TX 76701 |
| Case Management, Education, Family, Past/Current Foster Youth, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Social Connection, Transportation | Methodist Children's Home | Residential living, education, and case management for foster youth | 254-750-1235 |
1111 Herring Ave Waco, TX 76708 |
| Case Management, Education, Employment Assistance, Past/Current Foster Youth, Housing | Methodist Children's Home - Transition Services | Transition services to independent living, college, and/or the workforce – for MCH graduates and young adults ages 18-25 | 254-750-1237 |
1111 Herring Ave Waco, TX 76708 |
| Child Care, Family, Financial Assistance | Military Child Care Assistance | Child care assistance for military families | 855-696-2934 | |
| Legal | Mission Waco - Legal Assistance Program | Immigration legal services | 254-753-4900 ext. 321 |
Meyer Center 1226 Washington Ave Waco, TX 76707 |
| Counseling/Therapy, Mental Health, Substance Misuse | Mission Waco - Manna House | Treatment program for drug or alcohol dependent males | 254-296-9866 ext. 300 |
Screening Location - Meyer Center 1226 Washington Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Food | Mission Waco - Meyer Center | Feeding site – Fridays at 6:30 am | 254-753-4900 |
1226 Washington Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Dental, Medical Care, Mental Health | Mission Waco - Meyer Center Community Clinic | Acute medical care, dental services, rehabilitation services, vision services, and some specialty services (including psychiatric, orthopedic, allergy and asthma, dermatology, pulmonology). Care available Tuesday and Thursday evenings. | 254-296-9866 ext. 306 |
1226 Washington Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Employment Assistance, Technology | Mission Waco - Mpowerment Program | Six-week job training course, life skills, computer skills | 254-296-9866 ext. 308 |
Meyer Center 1226 Washington Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Homelessness, Shelters/Temporary Housing | Mission Waco - My Brother's Keeper | Emergency housing shelter for both men and women | 254-296-9866 |
1217 Mary St Waco, TX 76706 |
| Housing | Mission Waco - The Ark Apartments | Housing for those who qualify | 254-753-4900 |
1829 Washington Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Case Management, Clothing, Crisis, Dental, Employment Assistance, Food, Homelessness, Housing, Income, Legal, Medical Care, Mental Health, Offender Resources, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Substance Misuse | Mission Waco Mission World | Drug treatment, job training, healthcare (e.g., dermatology, allergy, orthopedic), psychiatric services, dental services, vision services, drug treatment, job training, legal services, social services, case management, food resources | 254-753-4900 |
1315 N 15th St Waco, TX 76707 |
| Family, Legal, Mental Health, Social Connection | NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness | Mental health support groups for individuals and families, legal assistance, group sessions, support services | 512-693-2000 ext. 2 | |
| Crisis, Family, Legal | National Domestic Violence Hotline | Crisis or emergency hotline – domestic violence | 800-799-7233 (SAFE) | |
| Crisis | National Human Trafficking Hotline |
Crisis or emergency hotline – human trafficking, or text “help” to BEFREE (233733) |
888-373-7888 | |
| Crisis, Mental Health | National Suicide and Crisis Support Hotline | Crisis or emergency hotline – suicide prevention | 988 | |
| Housing | NeighborWorks | Credit counseling, homeownership counseling, financial counseling | 254-752-1647 |
922 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Food | North Bosque Helping Hands Pantry | Food pantry | 254-435-6926 |
415 S Hill St Meridian, TX 76665 |
| Mental Health | Oceans Behavioral HealthCare | Inpatient and outpatient mental and behavioral health services, for adults and youths aged 13+ | 254-870-4874 |
5931 Crosslake Pkwy Waco, TX 76712 |
| Housing, Veterans | Operation Homefront | Rent-free transitional housing for wounded service members, transitional homes for veterans | 210-659-7756 |
17319 San Pedro Ave, Ste 505
San Antonio, TX 78232
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| Mental Health | OSAR - Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral | Substance abuse services | 877-541-7905 | |
| Food | Our Daily Bread - Whitney Food Bank | Food pantry | 214-694-3155 |
100 Sims Dr Whitney, TX 76692 |
| Family, Social Connection | Parent Cafe | Group for parents and caregivers to talk and learn together on the 2nd Tuesday of the month | 254-732-0482 |
5034 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76710 |
| Education, Family | Parents as Teachers Program | Connecting families with resources to support child development | 254-755-9473 |
501 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Family, Medical Care | Planned Parenthood | Women's health services, family planning services, breast and cervical cancer screening, prenatal and postpartum services, HIV services, vaccinations, birth control | 254-759-5750 |
700 W Hwy 6, Ste B Waco, TX 76712 |
| Case Management, Counseling/Therapy, Education, Employment Assistance, Family, Financial Assistance, Past/Current Foster Youth | Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Program | Support and resources for youth aging out of foster care, independent living skills training, GED classes, driver education, counseling, college application assistance, job readiness training, transitional living allowance, case management | 254-756-5571 or 254-239-8414 |
1711 Herring Ave Waco, TX 76708 |
| Crisis, Family | Rape Crisis Hotline | Crisis or emergency hotline – domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment | 800-656-4673 (HOPE) | |
| Substance Misuse | Rehabs.org | Reliable, non-biased information regarding every substance misuse treatment center in the country | N/A | |
| Food | River of Life Food Pantry | Food pantry | 903-389-5734 |
1201 E Commerce St Fairfield, TX 75840 |
| Clothing, Crisis, Disaster Recovery, Food, Homelessness, Shelters/Temporary Housing | Salvation Army | Community kitchen, emergency shelter, food pantry, disaster relief, addiction recovery, clothing | 254-751-1641 |
300 Webster Ave Waco, TX 76706 |
| Food | Salvation Army - Community Kitchen | Feeding site | 254-757-1641 |
300 Webster Ave Waco,TX 76706 |
| Crisis, Shelters/Temporary Housing | Salvation Army - Men's Shelter | Emergency housing shelter for men | 254-751-1641 |
300 Webster Ave Waco, TX 76706 |
| Crisis, Shelters/Temporary Housing | Salvation Army - Sally's House | Emergency housing shelter for women | 254-756-7271 |
524 S 4th St Waco, TX 76706 |
| Food | Samaritan House Food Pantry | Food pantry | 254-883-6877 |
154 Live Oak St Marlin, TX 76661 |
| Food | Say AMEN Food Pantry | Food pantry | 254-857-4283 |
206 Betties St Lorena, TX 76655 |
| Food | Shepherd's Heart - Bellmead | Food pantry – open Tuesday through Friday, 12 - 4 pm | 254-799-3211 |
St. Paul Lutheran Church 1301 Hogan Ln Waco, TX 76705 |
| Food | Shepherds Heart - Lorena | Food pantry | 254-213-7833 |
307 E Center St Lorena, TX 76655 |
| Food | Shepherds Heart - Robinson | Food pantry | 254-307-7225 |
106 W Lyndale Dr Robinson, TX 76706 |
| Food | Shepherds Heart Mobile Food Pantry | Mobile food pantry – various locations throughout McLennan and surrounding counties (check website for current schedule) | 254-213-7833 |
Headquarters 205 S 26th St Waco, TX 76710 |
| Housing | Spring Hope Homes | Housing for those who qualify; includes linens, kitchenware, washer, dryer, TV, utilities, cable, and wifi | 254-644-4754 | |
| Food | St. Francis - Food Pantry | Food pantry – open 2nd and 4th Saturday 9 - 11 am | 254-752-8434 |
315 Jefferson Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Counseling/Therapy, Substance Misuse, Social Connection | Stages of Recovery, Inc. - Addiction Services | Supervised medical detox, intensive outpatients program, continued outpatient addiction counseling, transitional housing (sober living), aftercare | 806-412-4721 |
700 Robinson Dr Robinson, TX 76707 |
| Health Coverage | STAR Health / Medicaid | Preventive healthcare, mental health care, vision services, dental services, Health Passport, 24/7 nurse hotline | 866-912-6283 | |
| Case Management, Counseling/Therapy, Family, Social Connection | STARRY | Mental health counseling, family support, fatherhood preparation, family preservation, case management. group counseling, parenting skills groups | 254-399-6552 |
2323 Columbus Ave, Ste A Waco, TX 76701" |
| Family, Mental Health, Substance Misuse | Start Your Recovery | Resources for individuals navigating substance misuse treatment options and their loved ones | N/A | |
| Counseling/Therapy, Employment Assistance, Shelters/Temporary Housing, Substance Misuse, Social Connection | Sunshine Recovery House | Transitional housing (sober living) for women in recovery, counseling, employment assistance | 254-307-2732 |
708 N 15th St Waco, TX 76707 |
| Family, Legal | Texas Attorney General | Victim services, child support | 800-983-9933 | |
| Child Care, Family, Financial Assistance | Texas Child Care Connection for Families | Help finding child care providers within Texas, apply for financial aid for child care | 888-265-6461 | |
| Family, Legal | Texas Child Protective Services | Report child abuse or neglect, provide support following reports | 254-756-5571 |
1711 Herring Ave Waco, TX 76711 |
| Education, Employment Assistance, Past/Current Foster Youth, Legal | Texas Foster Youth Connection | Education assistance, transitional living assistance, employment assistance, IDA programs, legal assistance | N/A | |
| Past/Current Foster Youth, Legal | Texas Foster Youth Justice Project | Free legal help for current and former foster youth, including guidance, advice, and representation | 877-313-3688 |
4920 North IH 35 Austin, TX 78751 |
| Financial Assistance, Transportation | Texas Health and Human Services - Nonemergency Medical Transportation Program | Financial assistance for covering travel expenses to medical appointments for Medicaid beneficiaries or their children | 877-633-8747 | |
| Health Coverage, Public Benefits Assistance | Texas Health and Human Services Commission | Benefits application assistance | 254-752-4839 |
612 Austin Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Family, Legal, Public Benefits Assistance, Veterans | Texas Legal Services Center | Advocacy for survivors of crime or violence, legal education, specialized assistance for veterans, community education, advocacy for marginalized groups, Texas law reform, public benefits assistance | 800-622-2520 ext. 3 |
1920 E Riverside Dr Ste A-120, #501 Austin, TX 78741 |
| Employment Assistance, Mental Health, Veterans | Texas Veterans Commission | Employment assistance, resume review, mental health referrals, VA claims | 254-299-9950 |
701 Clay Ave Waco, TX 76706 |
| Legal | TexasLawHelp.org | Self-help legal resources | N/A | |
| Family, Physical Fitness | The Center at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church | Gym, pool, swim lessons, rec sports, day camps | 254-754-7971 |
1115 Columbus Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Family, Homelessness, Shelters/Temporary Housing | The Cove | Shelter and resources for homeless youth ages 14-18 | 254-224-6095 |
524 W Waco Dr, Ste B Waco, TX 76701 |
| Food, Homelessness, Shelters/Temporary Housing | The Hangar | Food, coffee, and laundry for individuals experiencing homelessness | 254-495-8596 |
417 S 17th St Waco, TX 76706 |
| Food | The Hangar - Jesus Table | Feeding site – Tuesdays at 6 pm | 254-420-2862 |
417 S 17th St Waco, TX 76706 |
| Food | The Lord's Community Storehouse | Food pantry | 254-739-5058 |
402 Main St Teague, TX 75860 |
| Clothing | Things from the Heart | Thrift store | 254-235-2508 |
4014 Bosque Blvd Waco, TX 76710 |
| Family | Transformation Waco | Connecting students and families to school readiness programs and other resources, including vision services, mental health care, social service support, and more | 254-754-9169 |
3005 Edna Ave Waco, TX 76708 |
| Crisis, Rent/Utilities | Tri Cities Ministry | Rent and utility emergency assistance | 254-777-5229 |
1301 Hogan Ln Waco, TX 76705 |
| Case Management, Crisis, Family | Unbound Now | Human trafficking crisis intervention, youth prevention education, case management for survivors, advocacy | "254-757-233 (office) or 254-414-0814 (help hotline)" |
4300 W Waco Drive Ste 2, Bldg B Waco, TX 76710 |
| Education, Employment Assistance, Financial Assistance | UpSkill Waco | Connection with affordable, accessible education, job training, and job placement, tuition scholarships, individualized support | 254-236-2120 |
1105 Wooded Acres Dr #400 Waco, TX 76710 |
| Legal | US Citizenship and Immigration Services | Laws and regulations for pathways to citizenship | 800-375-5283 | |
| Disaster Recovery, Financial Assistance, Housing | USDA Rural Development Program | Business programs, energy program, housing programs | 254-742-9700 |
101 S Main St, Ste 102 Temple, TX 76501 |
| Case Management, Clothing, Counseling/Therapy, Employment Assistance, Food, Legal, Mental Health, Physical Fitness, Public Benefits Assistance, Social Connection, Technology | Veterans One Stop | Comprehensive veterans services, counseling, mental health care, career advising, claims assistance, peer support, legal services, employment assistance, job readiness training, food pantry, clothing closet, recreation area, showers, computers | 254-297-7171 |
2010 La Salle Ave, Ste A Waco, TX 76706 |
| Food | Victorious Life Church | Food pantry | 254-662-5552 |
7459 S Hwy I-35 Robinson, TX 76706 |
| Mental Health | Waco Center For Youth | Residential treatment center, mental health services for teens 13-17 yrs of age who have experienced trauma or have mental health and behavioral disorders, on-campus school | 254-756-2171 |
3501 N 19th St Waco, TX 76708 |
| Family | Waco Diaper Bank | Diapers | N/A | |
| Counseling/Therapy, Dental, Financial Assistance, Medical Care, Mental Health | Waco Family Medicine | Healthcare, behavioral health services, dental services, financial assistance | 254-313-6000 | Multiple locations throughout Waco |
| Counseling/Therapy, Family, Mental Health | Waco Family Medicine - Counseling and Children Services | Counseling for children and adults | 254-313-4500 |
1600 Providence Dr Waco, TX 76707 |
| Financial Assistance, Health Coverage | Waco Family Medicine - Good Health Card | Discounted services at Waco Family Medicine for individuals or households that qualify | 254-313-4199 |
1600 Providence Dr Waco, TX 76707 |
| Family, Medical Care | Waco Family Medicine - Women's Health | OB/GYN services, family planning services, breast and cervical cancer screening, well-woman care, STI screening, birth services | 254-313-6500 |
120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Bldg II, Ste 300 Waco, TX 76712 |
| Education, Financial Assistance | Waco Foundation | Grants, community engagement, higher education access, endowment management | 254-754-3404 |
1224 Austin Ave, Ste 100 Waco, TX 76701 |
| Financial Assistance, Housing | Waco Habitat for Humanity | Financial assistance, home repairs, homeownership assistance and classes | 254-756-7575 |
220 N 11th St Waco, TX 76701 |
| Housing, Technology | Waco Housing Authority | Housing, financial literacy program (FSSP), computer access | 254-752-0324 |
4400 Cobbs Dr Waco, TX 76710 |
| Legal, Social Connection | Waco Immigrants Alliance | Community education, policy and advocacy work | 254-733-0883 |
712 Austin Ave Waco, TX 76701 |
| Housing | Waco ReStore | Home improvement and building material at reduced prices | 254-756-0131 |
1224 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76704 |
| Education, Family, Social Connection | Waco-McLennan County Library | Books, classes, childrens events | 254-750-5941 | Four locations (branches) throughout Waco |
| Family, Financial Assistance, Legal, Medical Care | Waco-McLennan Public Health District | Health education, vaccinations, STI testing, WIC, birth and death records | 254-750-5452 |
225 W Waco Dr Waco, TX 76707 |
| Family, Food, Health Coverage | Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) | Supplemental nutrition assistance for women with children | 800-942-3678 | |
| Public Benefits Assistance | Your Texas Benefits | Apply for SNAP benefits (food stamps), medicaid, disability, healthcare, WIC, and other public assistance | 211 | |
| Education, Family, Past/Current Foster Youth | Youth Connection Waco | Annual youth conference, Real Baby educational program, internships for college students | 254-202-8480 |
P.O. Box 20984 Waco, TX 76702 |