Local Agencies
Each of us has our own strengths and challenges, things we can learn and things we can share. TWG is a new program, working to bring together participants to inspire growth, foster connections and build upon strengths to achieve long term goals; to encourage collaboration between employers, community, neighbors, people.
The objective of TWG is to “shorten the food line” by empowering targeted individuals to set goals to begin to change their lives from food insecure to food secure. TWG works with accepted participants to identify their needs, set goals and develop a plan to accomplish their goals. After participants’ plans are set, two tracks occur simultaneously 1) casework and supportive services and 2) training, job placement and ongoing workplace support.
There are specific requirements to participate. Click on the link below to see requirments to particpate.
Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living (BVCIL)
The BVCIL is a consumer-based, consumer-controlled, cross-disability, cross-cultural, non-residential, private nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to promote the full inclusion and participation of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of community life.
MHMR Authoriy of Brazos valley
Each year, over 7,600 children and adults throughout a seven county area depend on the services provided by MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley. Adults and children with either a mental illness or intellectual & developmental disability know they can count on MHMRABV for help. A wide array of services are provided so that each person served can truly live with dignity and independence. While MHMRABV is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, some funding is received through grants and contracts. Unfortunately, these resources do not meet the level of need for our community. Your donation will be used to bridge this gap and will enable our clients to receive the help they need. An investment in MHMRABV is an investment in our community.
Main Line: 979 - 822-6467
Mental Health Routine Services: 979-361-9815
Project Unity for Empowerment for Hope
Project Unity aims to empower and strengthen our community by caring for its people, supporting and educating its families, and fostering hope and change in the lives of all involved.
We are honored to be able to provide these services at no cost to our clients. There is need greater than any of us dare to imagine, right here in our own community. By providing these services to the Brazos Valley, we are continuously seeing stories of human suffering turn into stories of human triumph...
and that is what we are all about!
What is community Care Services Eligibility?
Out staff make functional and financial eligibility determinations to help people who are aging and those with disabilities to receive long term services and supports that enables them to remain in the community. Community Care Services staff develop service plans based on individual needs and preferences to help individuals maintain independence and delay or prevent institutionalization. Funding for many services is limited. Consequently, the names of those interested in applying for some services are placed on the appropriate interest lists.
To Apply Call Toll Free: Region 7 (Austin) HHS Office: 1-855-839-3247
*eligibility requirements
IDD Services
People with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) can choose where to live depending on what they want and which services they qualify for. People with IDD can live in:
Their own home.
A group home with other people with IDD.
An intermediate care facility in their community for individuals with an intellectual disability (ICF/IID) or a related condition.
A state supported living center.
Children's Autism Program (CAP)
A child is eligible for treatment through the Children’s Autism Program (CAP) if the child:
Has a documented diagnosis on the autism spectrum made by a qualified professional.
Is 3 to 15 years old, with services ending on the child’s 16th birthday.
Is a Texas resident.
Get help preparing for post-secondary education and employment opportunities through the following individualized services. Services are based on eligibility and your individual needs and are provided in collaboration with the family, high school, community college, or Educational Service Center.
CSISD Zoned VR Counselor
Transition VR Counselor: Trevette Bookman
Phone Office: 979-595-2880
Hours: 9:00 am - 12 pm & 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Email Address: trevette.bookman@twc.texas.gov
Pre-Apprenticeship Electrician Class
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, popularly known as WIC, is a nutrition program for pregnant, breastfeeding women and families with children younger than 5.
“Thanks to WIC, I now have the tools I need to make sure my family stays on the path to a healthy lifestyle.”
Roxy, WIC Client.
You can take classes, meet with other families, and get one-on-one nutrition counseling so you can make smart choices and delicious family meals!
Our mission is to support survivors of sexual violence through advocacy, counseling, and crisis intervention and work to end sexual violence in the Brazos Valley
Imagine Enterprises
Benefits Planning
Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA)
SANDY HARDY-SMITH
Chief Operating Officer
benefits.services@imagine-enterprises.org
Texas Workforce Solution – Vocational Rehabilitation Service (TWS-VRS), is a long-standing partner with Imagine Enterprises. Since 2012, TWS-VRS created a fee-for-service agreement to provide benefits planning services to their customers. Since 2012, Imagine has written more than 3,000 benefits plans to the TWS-VRS customers. Our services are FREE to the customers!
If you are on disability benefits and have an open case with the Texas Workforce Solutions – Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS), please ask your VR counselor to send a referral* to Imagine Enterprises to receive individual counseling about your benefits and the impact of work on them.
If you are on disability benefits and have started to open your case with TWS-VRS and your counselors tell you that you are “presumed eligible”, your counselor can request an individual benefits plan be written for you.
If you are on disability benefits and need help finding a job, go to your closest Texas Workforce Solutions – Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS) and request their help. Once you have an open case, you can also request a referral* to Imagine Enterprises to receive individual counseling about your benefits and the impact of work on them.
Who is it for?
People in eligible low-income households.
Most adults ages 18 to 52 with no children in their home can get SNAP for only three months in a three-year period. The benefit period might be longer if the person works at least 20 hours a week or is in a job or training program. Some adults might not have to work to get benefits, such as those who have a disability or are pregnant.
Households in which all members are either older adults (age 60 and older) or people with disabilities are eligible to participate in the Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP), which makes the SNAP application process easier and provides three years of benefits at a time instead of six months.
Where to Go:
Brazos Health Resource Center
Phone: (979) 690-4845
2901 E 29th St. Suite 109, Bryan, TX 77802
Brazos county