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Parker County, TX has a wide array of services available for people in many different situations. The following list is by no means exhaustive.
 Campfire USA
2700 Meacham Blvd
Fort Worth, Texas 76137
817-831-2111
fax: 817-831-5070
www.firsttexascampfire.org
Skill development for children ages 5-18, in the areas of caring, confidence and leadership. Grief Camp for youth who have lost a loved one.
CASA of Texas
200 Palo Pinto
Weatherford, Texas 76086
817-599-6224
www.casaofparkercounty.com
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Parker County advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children in the court system through trained community volunteers. We dedicate our resources to recruiting, training and supporting citizen volunteers in order to provide quality advocacy to as many children as we can.
Child Protective Service
1501 Texas Drive, Suite 200
Weatherford, Texas 76086
24-hour abuse hotline: 800-252-5400
817-599-3084
fax: 817-599-3579
www.txabusehotline.org
Investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of children. Provides foster care services to children and resource referrals to their families. Services are also available after an investigation, to individuals and families for the safety of the children.
Child Study Center
1300 W. Lancaster
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817-336-8611
fax: 817-390-2901
www.cscfw.org
Diagnosis of and services (including dental) for children with learning and emotional disorders. Serves ages birth to 21 years. Sliding scale fee.
Crossroads Youth Ministry of Parker County
318 West Spring Street
Weatherford, Texas 76086
817-341-1909
alternate: 817-771-9530
www.crossroads-wfd.org
The primary purpose is to connect with teenagers who are living in poverty or an abusive setting and teach them how to responsibly and productively engage in the world, thereby breaking the cycle of dysfunctional behavior. Weekly individual and group counseling is provided.
Parker County 4H
604 N. Main, Suite 200
Weatherford, Texas 76086
817-598-6172
fax: 817-598-6159
Youth development to prepare young people to meet the challenges of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood through a coordinated effort. Long-term progressive services of educational experiences that enhance life skills and develop social, emotional, physical, and cognitive competencies. Provided in conjunction with schools in Parker County.
Pythian Home
1825 E. Bankhead Drive
Weatherford, Texas 76086
817-594-4465
fax: 817-596-7776
www.pythianhome.org
Residential child care for families with financial, social or emotional problems.
Texas Runaway Hotline
P.O. Box 149030
Austin, TX 78714-9030
Hotline: 888-580-4357
www.tdprs.state.tx.us/runaway_hotline/runaway.asp
Offers 24-hour crisis intervention, information and referrals to runaway shelters. Offers counseling and transportation.
American Red Cross Chisholm Trail Chapter
1801 S. Main
Weatherofrd, Texas 76086
disaster response: 817-312-1477
817-341-4516
after hours: 817-336-8718
fax: 817-341-4516
Emergency services to families who have been affected by fire to their home, or other natural and man-made disasters. Assistance to Emergency Service workers during a fire or disaster. CPR/first aid and safety training, community safety and disaster preparedness programs, blood services, volunteer opportunities. Blood donation center open Tuesday afternoon.
Center of Hope
serving Weatherford
629 Palo Pinto Hwy
Weatherford, TX 76086
817-594-0266
fax: 817-594-3269
Monday - Thursday: 10AM - 2PM
serving East Parker County
9901 Bankhead Hwy
Aledo, TX 76008
817-441-2442
Tuesday - Thursday: 10AM - 2PM
www.centerofhopetx.com
Helps poverty level ladies supplement their income while learning new work skills. Utility, prescription and food assistance. Food and money donations accepted.
Domestic Violence Hotline
800-779-7233
www.ndvh.org
800-787-3224 (TTY)
Freedom House
167 College Park
Weatherford, Texas 76086
24-hour hotline: 817-596-8922
817-596-7543
fax: 817-596-4369
http://freedomhousepc.org/
Emergency shelter, legal and support services, advocacy and counseling for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Rape crisis services.
Manna
129 E. Spring Street
Weatherford, Texas 76086
817-599-6569
fax: 817-599-8075
Services for Parker County residents: Utility assistance, prescripiton assistance every 4 months, clothing, food, bedding, furniture, medical equipment and household items. Food pantry, household, medical equipment and clothing donations accepted. Monday-Friday 10am to 2pm.
Red Cross Chisholm Trail Chapter
1801 South Main Street
C/O Goodwill
Weatherford, TX 76086
24 Hr Call Center: 817-336-8718
817-341-4516
Fort Worth: 817-335-9137
Call Center Dispatcher: 817-821-1697
www.redcross.org
Salvation Army of Parker County
- at Manna -
129 E. Spring Street
Weatherford, Texas 76086
817-599-6569
fax: 817-599-8075
Utilities, emergency needs related to natural disasters and fires. Monday-Friday 10am-2pm.
Salvation Army Shelter
1855 E. Lancaster
Fort Worth, Texas 76113
817-332-2495
fax: 817-338-9251
Shelter, meals and rehabilitative services for homeless men, women and families. Case management, structured employment programs, and life and job skills classes.
Texas Neighborhood Services
318 Santa Fe Drive, Suite D
Weatherford, Texas 76086
817-599-5351
fax: 817-599-4082
Utility assistance, crisis intervention, replace/repair heating/air conditioning during energy crisis, rent/mortgage help. Monday-Thursday 10am to 3pm.
AIDS Resource of Texas
1105 Sandta Fe Drive, Suite 109
Weatherford, Texas 76086
800-700-2037
fax: 817-596-0900
www.aidsresources.com
Case management, food pantry, financial assistance, transportation for medical appointments, individual and group counseling and support services to individuals diagnosed with HIV or AIDS living in Parker County and surrounding counties.
Cancer Care Services
623 S. Henderson
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
800-789-9944
fax: 817-921-1701
www.cancercareservices.org
Financial assistance, nutritional supplements, and support services to cancer patients and their families. Non-profit organization with all funds raised remaining in the county of origination.
Dental Health for Parker County
contact United Way for Parker County: 817-596-5986
Dental care for low income individuals and families.
Department of State Health Services - Weatherford Location
Harberger Hill Community Center
701 Narrow Street
Weatherford, TX 76086
817-598-4124
Alternate: 940-325-7844
www.dshs.state.tx.us
Communicable disease follow-up and children/adult immunizations. Health Services meets in Weatherford on various dates and times throughout the month. Please call for dates and times.
Grace House
112 W Russell Street
Weatherford, TX 76086
817-599-4700
fax: 817-599-0537
Christian-based free pregnancy testing; abortion alternative education; maternal, newborn and children's clothing and supplies; support services. Bible-study for post-abortion trauma. Monday - Thursday 9am to 4pm, Friday 9am to 1pm
Parker County Health Department
1114 Santa Fe Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086
817-598-6175
Fax: 817-598-6177
www.co.parker.tx.us
Pecan Valley Mental Health and Mental Retardation (MHMR)
1715 Santa Fe Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086
Crisis Hotline: 800-772-5987
817-599-7634
fax: 817-599-7636
www.dads.state.tx.us
Psychiatric evaluations, case management, medication management and information/referrals.
Social Security Administration - Weatherford Location
Harberger Hill Community Center
701 Narrow Street
Weatherford, TX 76086
817-598-4124
800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
A representative will assist with filing for benefits and answer questions on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm.
Star Council
802 Fort Worth Hwy
Weatherford, Texas 76086
24-hour hotline: 800-375-1395
817-599-7510
fax: 817-599-7960
Assessment, counseling, support group and referral services for alcohol and substance abuse addictions.
 Teen Challenge of Texas - The Faith-based solution for the drug epidemic.
308 Center Point Road
Weatherford, Tx 76087
817.599.9955
http://www.tctexas.org
Teen Challenge is a residential 13-month program for young adult men with life-controlling problems. The men in the program are students. They live on campus and go through a Christian curriculum of personal and group studies. The students go out on work crews, community outreaches, church services, etc. all the while being disciples in Christ. These students begin allow the Lord to work in their life and it sets them on a new life course.
Texas Health and Human Services - AFDC Food Stamps and Medical Services
1950 Clear Lake Road
Weatherford, TX 76086
817-594-8763
www.yourtexasbenefits.com
United Way of Parker County
106 Austin Street, Suite 108
P.O. Box 1476
Weatherford, Texas 76086
(817) 596-5986
Fax (817) 599-8075
www.unitedwayofparkercounty.org
Your United Way distributes funds that provide basic human services for families, shelters for the homeless, services for the elderly, nursery schools, scouting programs, youth recreation, and an information and referral line.
Weatherford Housing Authority
1128 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086-4554
817-596-0301
Fax: 817-594-8504
Housing rental assistance for low income individuals and families.
Department of Aging and Disability Services
Community Care for Aged and Disabled
1950 Clear Lake Raod
Weatherford, TX 76086
817-594-8763
fax: 817-594-2406
Income-based in-home custodial and personal care programs; residential assisted living; meals-on-wheels; Emergency Response System (ERS); Day Activity Health Services (DAHS) and Community Based Alternatives (CBA) program.
Parker County Committee On Aging
1225 Holland Lake Dr
PO Box 817
Weatherford, TX 76086
817-594-7419 or 817-596-4640 (Metro)
fax: 817-341-3900
www.pccoa.org
Utility assistance and heating/air conditioning repairs. Low cost transportation for seniors and the disabled. Health Services hours are as follows: 1st & 2nd Thursdays 9:00am - 11:30am and 1:00pm - 4:00 pm 3rd Thursday 1:00pm - 5:30pm
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Parker County Service Resources
Parker County, TX has a wide array of services available for people in many different situations. The following list is by no means exhaustive.
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