Helpful Resources

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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

• NEW!  Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT): TCHATT provides telemedicine or telehealth programs to school districts to help identify and assess the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents and provide access to mental health services. Families who are interested in receiving services for their student should contact their school counselor to learn more and to have a referral submitted. 

• BLUE BONNET TRAILS MENTAL HEALTH:  We provide services for adults with serious mental illness; to children and adolescents with serious mental illness or emotional disorders, autism or pervasive developmental disorders; to persons with developmental disabilities; to infants and toddlers with developmental delays; and to adults and children with family health care needs.   Intake Line:  844-309-6385.  Crisis Hotline:  1-800-841-1255

• FIND A THERAPIST: This resource from Psychology Today provides a directory of therapists to choose from based on locality.

• LONESTAR CIRCLE OF CARE:  The mission of Lone Star Circle of Care is to provide exceptional and accessible patient centered healthcare (including mental health and dental care) for our Texas neighbors with a vision to eliminate health inequities and to facilitate wellness and optimal living for all therefore helping to strengthen our communities.  Call 877-800-5722 for more information.

• 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE:   Text  988

• NEW!  NATIONAL HELPLINE— 1-800-662-HELP (4357) provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a SAMHSA-funded, toll-free hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 

• STARRY COUNSELING SERVICES:  STARRY nurtures children, strengthens families, and restores hope by providing supportive services through trauma-informed counseling, family support, fatherhood programs, and family preservation services  at various locations in central Texas.  Contact the WILCO office at 512-388-8290.

• WARMLINES:  A warmline is a phone number you call to have a conversation with someone who can provide support during hard times. Whether you’re in crisis or just need someone to talk to, a warmline can help. Warmlines are staffed by trained peers who have been through their own mental health struggles and know what it’s like to need help. Warmlines are free and confidential. They’re different from crisis lines or hotlines like the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which are more focused on keeping you safe in the moment and getting you connected to crisis resources as quickly as possible.  See the quick reference list below.

• WILCO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:  This is a listing of various behavioral health resources including local PRIVATE behavior health hospitals, substance use treatment centers, community mental health centers, etc. that provide services for children and youth.

• WILLIAMS CO SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS:  The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of Williamson County. They can offer a number of services, resources and information designed to assist you. 

**For life threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room** 

PERSONAL/SOCIAL ISSUES

• DOUGY.ORG: The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place for children, teens, young adults and their families grieving a death.  The center also provides support and training locally, nationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief.

• KIDSHEALTH.ORG:  Here is a safe, private place to get doctor approved information for parents, kids and teens on health, emotions, and life.  Kidshealth.org content is available in Spanish and audio.

• NEW!  NETSMARTS: This resource from www.missingkids.org offers guidance for students, families and others on navigating digital safety.

• NEW! SAFEGUNSTORAGETEXAS.COM :  Keep'em Safe Texas encourages you to learn about options for, as well as how to talk to your child and others about the safe storage of firearms. This resource is provided through the Texas Department of Public Safety.

• STOPBULLYING.GOV:  Learn more about what bullying is, how to prevent it, and how to respond if you or someone you know is experiencing bullying. Cyberbullying is also addressed.

• TEXAS AGAINST FENTANYL:  The mission behind TXAF.org is to create awareness about fentanyl, provide resources, and support affected families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. 

• TOOL KIT TO HELP CHILDREN OF PARENTS WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS: This interactive resource, made available through the Marjorie E. Korff PACT Program/PACT Boston, provides practical suggestions for educators and parents.

EDUCATION/CAREER TOPICS

• CAREERSONESTOP.ORG:  This resource offers an extensive collection of short occupation videos sorted according to the 16 career clusters.

• CAREERS:  Coloring Book  (K-2) This resource from the Texas Workforce Commission provides a fun way to learn about careers.  (Spanish Version)

• Careers Are Everywhere Activity Book  (3-5)  Based on the 16 career clusters, this resource helps students build career awareness through a variety of activities.

• BLS.GOV FOR KIDS: This resource from the Bureau of Labor Statistics offers information and interactive activities for kids about careers.

• MATH IS FUN.COM:  This website offers all sorts of math assistance for PK through high school including videos, games and puzzles, and printables.

MILITARY CONNECTED RESOURCES

• JARRELL ISD MILITARY FAMILY RECOURCES:  JISD invites military families to use this resource as a guide to connecting to our school community.  Contact Laura Lake, DCES military liaison, at laura.lake@jarrellisd.org for more information.

• TEA MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCES: Texas Education Agency (TEA) provides information and resources for military families and schools that serve them.

• MILITARYONESOURCE.MIL:  This active duty military resource website offers 24/7 support for service members, spouses, their family and survivors on taxes, moving, benefits, etc.

• Educator's Guide to the Military Child During Deployment: This document is sponsored by the Educational Opportunities Directorate of the Department of Defence and is a result of collaboration between representatives of each branch of the United States military.

COMMUNITY HELPERS

• GIFTING WITH GRATITUDE JARRELL TX:  This private facebook group hosts a hyper-local (Jarrell area only) economy that utilizes the acts of giving and gratitude. Access the page on facebook for information about rules and group membership.

• GEORGETOWN AREA DIRECTORY:  This directory lists contact information for various community resources in the Georgetown area.

• THE CARING PLACE: The mission of this Georgetown based organization is to provide for the basic human needs of all people in our community in a welcoming, respectful and caring way. Call 512-943-0700 for more information. See details about the Caring Place Food Pantry programs below.

• FRC FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE:  This resource guide was developed by the Williamson County Family Recovery Court team and is designed to aid in identifying entities in the community who can provide assistance in a variety of areas of concern. The Family Recovery Court and Williamson County do not endorse any particular entity included in this list.

• JARRELL COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY:  The Jarrell Community Food Pantry, provided by the First United Methodist Church,  serves everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry. 

• FINDHELP.ORG:  Enter your ZIP to access contact information for a variety of local community assistance organizations and agencies that may be able to help with food, finances, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost assistance.

• OPERATION SCHOOL BELL: Sponsored by the Assistance League of Georgetown, this program provides JC Penney vouchers for eligible area students to purchase new clothes on specially designated shopping days. Watch JISD social media for information on upcoming events and eligibility. 

• OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILLIAMSON & BURNET COUNTIES:  Established in 1965 as the area’s official Community Action Agency, OWBC has administered a wide range of social service and economic opportunity programs. Head Start, Meals on Wheels, and Community Services programs are currently offered.  

• TEXAS FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES:  Anyone who has a reasonable cause to believe a child, or person 65 years or older, or an adult with disabilities is being abused, neglected, or exploited can report it to DFPS at the link above or by phone at 1-800-252-5400.

• TEXAS HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:  The focus of DSHS is to promote and protect the health of people and the communities where they live.  The agency works to create a better system that includes prevention, intervention, and effective partnerships. 

• 2-1-1 TEXAS:  This is a free statewide 24-hour information and referral service.  By simply dialing 2-1-1, callers can receive information about community and social services, such as food pantries, emergency shelter, rent assistance, utility bill assistance, child care, and senior services to name a few.  Click the link above for more information.

WARMLINES

• TLC (Talk Listen Care) 877-626-0638- all ages 24/7 

• HOPE 833-371-4673- all ages 7am-11pm M-F 

• Friendship Line 800-971-0016 - senior & disabled adults 24/7 

• Mental Health America 817-546-7826- all ages 1pm-5pm M-F 

• Compassionate Ears 866-927-6327- all ages 4pm-10pm, 7 days per week 

• BoysTown and Your Life Your Voice 800-448-3000- youth 24/7 

• The Trevor Project 866-488-7386 - LGBTQIA youth 24/7 - text option "START" to 678-678 

• RAINN 800-656-4673 - sexual assault 24/7 - text option "loveis" to 22522 

• Safe Place 512-267-7233 - domestic abuse 24/7 

• Natl. Domestic Violence 800-799-7233 - domestic abuse 24/7 

• Love is Respect 866-331-9474 - relationship issues 27/4 

• Military Helpline 888-457-4838 active or inactive 24/7 

• CopLine 800-267-5463- Law Enforcement & First Responders 24/7 

• Graduate Helpline 877-472-3457-college students 24/7 

• DeafLine 800-380-3323-hearing impaired/deaf 24/7