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 Anderson County, TX has a wide array of services available for people in many different situations. The following list is by no means exhaustive.
Anderson County 4-H
101 East Oak
Palestine, Texas 75801
903-723-3735
anderson-tx.tamu.edu/
4-H is the youth development program of Texas Cooperative Extension. The purpose of 4-H is to prepare young people to become responsible, capable and involved leaders and citizens. This goal is accomplished by providing educational experiences for young people to gain knowledge, develop life skills, live healthy lives, make intelligent choices and form positive attitudes/values that they will rely on throughout their lives. 4-H is "Learning by Doing" and is open to youth grades 3 through 12.
Anderson County Champions for Children
1004 S Magnolia Street
PO Box 241
Palestine, Texas 75802
903-723-5567
Home.earthlink.net/~ancocfc
The Anderson County Champion for Children is a collaborative coalition composed of community leaders and early childhood professionals leading the crusade to improve early childhood education and child care in Palestine and Anderson County.
Anderson County Foster Parents Association
PO Box 2122
Palestine, TX 75802
903-723-8712
The Anderson County Foster Parents Association's purpose is to strengthen the local Foster Parents, to improve the quality of Foster Care in our County, and provide for the welfare and social development of children in our care and guiding them into becoming productive members of our society.
Anderson County Literacy Council
1101 N Fowler
Palestine, Texas 75801
903-729-7703
The Literacy Council offers a variety of programs including adult basic education, English As A Second Language, Pre-GED, Math, Citizenship, Family Literacy, Tutoring and Spanish. It works to increase public awareness of the costs associated with illiteracy while coordinating volunteer tutors and students.
Anderson County Sheltered Workshop, Inc.
1014 Old Elkhart Road
Palestine, Texas 75801
903-729-3958
The workshop provides meaningful training and job placement for individuals with any type of disability. Areas of skill deficit are identified, goals are established and training developed. These new abilities are then marketed to the community.
CASA of Trinity Valley
P. O. Box 2259
Athens, Texas75751
(903) 675-7070 or 1-800-924-8124
CASA of Trinity Valley recruits and trains community volunteers to advocate for children in the foster care system. Volunteers complete 30 hours of training before being sworn in as officers of the court. After which, volunteers are assigned by staff to investigate the circumstances of the children in a specific case and then make recommendations to the court regarding the best interests of the children ensuring the children's needs are met and they are placed in permanent safe homes as quickly as possible.
Crisis Center of Anderson & Cherokee Counties
313 West Debard
Palestine, TX 75801
903-723-5858
www.mycrisiscenter.com
The Crisis Center of Anderson & Cherokee Counties is working to build a safer community for us all by educating children, teens and adults on personal safety, gender respect and safe relationships. By assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse, the Crisis Center is helping to rebuild lives that will have a positive influence in the community for generations to come by breaking the cycle of violence. The staff at the Crisis Center believes that the extraordinary is possible in all of our lives and in our community.
East Texas Area Council-Boy Scouts of America
1331 E. Fifth St.
Tyler, TX 75701
903-597-7201
www.etexscouts.com
Mission: The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Scout Oath: On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
Scout Law: A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
East Texas Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
708 Glencrest Lane
Longview, TX 75601
903-753-7633 or 1-800-441-8639
www.etcada.com
The East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ETCADA) helps residents of Anderson County access drug and alcohol treatment. Licensed counselors provide help, support and education in addition to clinical screening and assessment in Palestine. ETCADA's Help Line provides access to licensed counselors 24 hours, 7 days per week for after-hours crises. ETCADA's Prevention Resource Center (PRC) serves as a clearinghouse for substance abuse prevention literature, videos, posters, and other training materials. For help or information, call 1.800.441.8639.
Eagle Crest Therapeutic Riding Center
700 CR 1232
Palestine, Texas 75801
903-723-1013
Disabilities disappear with the love of a horse.Eagle Crest provides equine therapy to children and adults with disabilities. Teen volunteers gain training in communication and leadership skills. All instructors are NARHA certified.
Girl Scouts of Tejas Council
9126 US Hwy 271
Tyler, Texas 75708
903/526-2007 or 1-800-441-5443
www.tejasgsc.org
Girl Scouts helps girls realize their dreams and prepares them to take on a complex world with dignity and confidence. We create a safe and nurturing environment where girls learn to be their best, explore the world around them, and make a difference in their communities.
Sanctuary House
PO Box 2986
Palestine, Texas 75802
903-723-2930
www.netministries.org/see/charmin.exe/CM06993
Sanctuary House is trying to fill the gaps of other agencies with emergency coats and clothing, emergency groceries and other needs. Its primary mission is to address the needs of the homeless, empathizing on the needs of homeless single mothers and their children.
Meals on Wheels of Palestine
P.O. Box 1365 (75802)
125 Kicapoo Street (75803)
Palestine, TX
(903) 729-6344
www.mowacr.com
Meals on Wheels of Palestine, Inc. is a non-profit service organization which primarily serves the homebound elderly, with a hot noon meal Monday through Friday. However, meals are also served on-site at the Palestine Senior Center. To be eligible for services a person should be over sixty or the under sixty spouse of an over sixty person. Meals can also be served on a temporary, special needs basis to under sixty persons who are recent hospital discharges and under a doctors care.
Palestine YMCA
5500 N. Loop 256
Palestine TX, 75801
903-729-3139
www.palestineymca.org
Since 1892, the Palestine YMCA has provided activities and programs for individuals and families alike that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. From health and fitness to aquatics and child care, the Palestine YMCA serves as a community catalyst to help build strong relationships and, in turn, strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
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