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    Priscilla Cosme

    Counselor 

    Pcosme@dallasisd.org 

    972-794-5400

     

    Counseling Services 

    Provides support to Dallas ISD’s 400+ school counselors as they sustain a comprehensive school counseling program that encourages social, emotional, and academic growth while challenging students to become independent thinkers and responsible citizens.

     Department Contact Information

    972-925-8989

    counselingservices@dallasisd.org

  • Directory of Resources 

     

    Aunt Bertha-Connecting People & Programs (Online directory to all social services in your area by zip code)
    www.auntbertha.com

    211 Texas Directory to all area resources
    Phone: Dial 211
    211texas.org

    Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance
    Homeless Crisis Helpline: 888-411-6802
    mdhadallas.org

    The Stewpot Dallas
    Assistance with meals, case management identification documentation, health and wellness, community court
    214-746-2785
    www.thestewpot.org 

    Runaway Hotline
    800-786-2929
    1800runaway.org

  • Residential Drug Treatment for Youth

    Nexus Recovery Center (Females Only) 
    Detox, outpatient and residential services for females
    214-321-0156
    nexusrecovery.org

    Phoenix House (Males and females)
    Residential and outpatient alcohol and drug abuse treatment for youth
    844-427-1192
    phoenixhouse.org

     

    Resources for Trafficking Survivors

    National Human Trafficking Hotline
    Call 1-888-373-7888
    Text "BeFree" (233733)
    Live Chat humantraffickinghotline.org

    Traffick 911
    Prevention Programs for youth aged 12-18, case management and advocacy for identified victims
    817-575-9923 (not a hotline)
    traffick911.com

    New Friends, New Life
    Youth Resource Center helps female youth ages 12-24 who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing exploitation; basic needs, trauma informed care, life skills programming
    214-605-1558 (referral line)
    newfriendsnewlife.org

    Mosaic Services
    Offers shelter, counseling, client advocacy, legal representation, community education
    214-823-1911 (trafficking hotline)
    mosaicservices.org/trafficking

    Destiny's House
    Drop-In Center for youth under age 21 who are trafficking survivors providing food, case management, safety, referrals to housing programs
    214-941-8578
    promisehouse.org/destinys-house

     

  • Clothing Closets

    Carter's House
    To be eligible to shop with Carter's House you must either be receiving state benefits or children are receiving free/reduced lunch
    214-272-8002
    Cartershouseapplication.org

    North Dallas Shared Ministries Clothing Assistance
    Must live in the service area, families may receive clothing 3 times during a 12 month period
    214-358-8700
    ndsmclothingassistance.orgtheotx.org

     

    Medical/Dental/Health

    Agape Clinic
    Free medical, dental, other health services
    972-707-7782
    www.agapeclinic.org

    Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic
    Sliding scale clinic offering comprehensive medical and dental services.
    214-540-0300
    losbarriosunidos.org

    Foremost Family Health Centers
    Sliding scale clinic offering medical, dental, wellness and behavioral health care.
    Balch Springs Number: 972-588-4532
    MLK Jr. Number: 214-426-3645
    foremostfhc.org

    Community Dental Care
    Low-cost dental clinic offering services to children and families.
    East Dallas Number: 214-257-1082
    Vickery Meadow Number: 214-987-1131
    communitydentalcare.org

    Texas Benefits Low-Cost Health Care Resources
    https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/health

  • Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors

    National Domestic Violence Hotline
    800-799-7233
    thehotline.org

    Mosaic Family Services, Inc
    214-821-5393
    mosaicservices.org

    Salvation Army
    Immediate safe and secure shelter, services to help clients plan for long-term safety, security and stability
    214-424-7208
    salvationarmydfw.org

    Genesis Women's Shelter & Support
    Emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling for domestic violence survivors 
    genesisshelter.org 
    214-946-HELP (4357)

    The Family Place 
    Outreach counseling for men, women, and children who have been affected by domestic violence; 24-hour shelter services which consist of shelter and case management for men, women and children
    familyplace.org   
    214-941-1991

    River of Life Homes
    Emergency shelter for women and their children leaving abusive situations, transitional housing assistance 
    214-886-3563
    www.riveroflifehomes.org

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