Community Resources/Links
The information listed here and external links are for informational purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of any kind. This is just a partial list, there are many other private and non-profit resources in the community.
Health Trends
Current information on the following health topics can be found at the websites listed below:
Topics-
Influenza (Flu)
West Nile Virus
Chikungunya Virus
Zika Virus
Food Borne Illnesses
- Cryptosporidiosis
- Listeriosis
- Shigella
- Coli
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
Meningitis
Head Lice
MRSA
Tuberculosis (TB)
Bed Bugs
Websites
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS)
https://www.dallascounty.org/hhs/
Texas Department of State Health Services
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/default.shtm
Center for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov
STD Clinic (part of DCHHS)
214-819-1819
Mobile STD Testing (part of DCHHS) http://www.dallascounty.org/department/hhs/stdclinics.html
TTA Family Services—South Dallas and surrounding area
7125 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX 75232
972-558-0872
TB Clinic 214-819-2060 (part of DCHHS))
Allergies/Asthma
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
http://www.aafa.org/page/welcome.aspx
American Academy of Asthma, Allergies and Immunology
Immunizations
Immtrac--Find your child’s shot record
Medical
Parkland System
http://www.parklandhospital.com/phhs/home.aspx
Medical and Dental
deHaro Salvidar Clinic—serves children and adults
http://www.parklandhospital.com/phhs/locations/
deharosaldivar-health-center-2.aspx
MLK Jr. Family Clinic
http://www.mlkfamilyclinic.org
Mental Health
Metrocare (formerly MHMR)
https://www.metrocareservices.org
Pregnancy
Sound Options Crisis Pregnancy Center
658 Big Stone Gap Duncanville, TX 75137
972-298-1900
TTA Family Services—South Dallas and surrounding area
7125 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX 75232
972-558-0872
http://www.turnaroundagenda.org/family-services
Free pregnancy testing, free consultations
Vision
Essilor
http://usa.essilorvisionfoundation.org/
Sight for Students
http://www.sightforstudents.org/
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Social Services—Food, Clothing, Shelter
Salvation Army Emergency Family Services Dallas Area
214-424-7050
www.salvationarmydfw.org
Duncanville Outreach—serves 75116 and 75137
202 E. Cherry St. Duncanville, TX 75116
972-296-4986
www.duncanvilleoutreachministry.com
May be able to assist with food, rent, utilities, clothing, and prescriptions
TTA Family Services—South Dallas and surrounding area
7125 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX 75232
972-558-0872
http://www.turnaroundagenda.org/family-services
May be able to assist with
Rent/Utilities Assistance
Food Pantry
Clothing Assistance
Crisis Counseling
Pregnancy Services
STD testing
North Texas Food Bank
4500 S. Cockrell Hill Road Dallas, TX 75236-2028
214.330.1396
www.NTFB.org
Feeding America—a directory of local food banks
http://feedingamerica.org
Dallas County Health and Human Services—serves Dallas County
2377 N. Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207
214-819-2000
May be able to assist with welfare, housing, utilities immunizations, well child check-ups, TB, HIV/STD
Dallas Housing Authority
214-819-1871
CEAP (Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program)
214-819-1848
2-1-1 Texas: directory information for a variety of human needs services
https://www.211texas.org/211/
The Texas Homeless Network
www.thn.org
The Turn Around Agenda
7125 S. Polk St., Suite #1
Dallas, TX 75232
214-672-9100
Dr. Allen Lockhart, School Program Coordinator
School based mentoring, Food Pantry, Emergency Rent/Utility Assistance for eligible Public School Outreach parents in need, Clothing Assistance, Case management for families in crisis, transitional home for homeless mother’s with kids, Technology Education Career Services.
The American Red Cross—enter your zip code for local chapter assistance
www.redcross.org
SNAP/WIC/Medicaid/CHIPS
www.yourtexasbenefits.com
Duncanville ISD Health Services Forms