Community Resources

EMERGENCY MEALS:

Beautiful Feet Ministries

• thefeet.org/our-ministries/

• 817-536-0505

• Providing sack lunches, dog and cat food.

• 7 days a week from 10 -11 a.m.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County

• bgcgtc.org

• Meals available to any child ages 18 years or younger (membership not required). Meals will be distributed as long as food supplies last.

• Curbside meal distribution will occur Monday - Friday from 4 – 6 p.m.

  • Eastside Branch, 4651 Ramey Ave.

  • Martin Branch, 3123 Avenue G

  • NFW Branch, 2000 Ellis Ave.

  • Panther Branch 1500 Hemphill

Broadway Baptist Church

• broadwaybc.org/community-service-during-covid-19/

• 817-336-5761

• Curbside pick-up for bagged groceries and sack lunches. Available during these hours:

  • Mondays: 9 - 11:45 am - Groceries Only

  • Tuesdays: 9 - 11:45 a.m. - Groceries/Sack Lunches

  • Wednesdays: 9 - 10:30 a.m. - Groceries Only

  • Thursdays: 9 - 10:30 a.m. - Groceries/Sack Lunches

  • Fridays: 9 - 11:45 a.m. - Groceries/Sack Lunches

City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department, City of Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department, Food for Good and Tarrant Area Food Bank

• Free evening meals for children ages 1-18.

• Children must be present in the vehicle when meals are picked up.

• Meals are available each day from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., while supplies last.

• Meals will consist of a cold meal with milk and will be available on a first come, first served basis in a drive-through or pick-up format at these City of Fort Worth community center locations:

  • Andrew 'Doc' Session Community Center, 201 S. Sylvania Ave.

  • Como Community Center, 4660 Horne St.

  • Diamond Hill Community Center, 1701 N.E. 36th St.

  • Eugene McCray Community Center, 4932 Wilbarger St.

  • Fire Station Community Center, 1601 Lipscomb St.

  • Greenbriar Community Center, 5200 Hemphill St.

  • Handley Meadowbrook Community Center, 6201 Beaty St.

  • Highland Hills Community Center, 1600 Glasgow Rd.

  • Hillside Community Center, 1201 East Maddox Ave.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 5565 Truman Dr.

  • North Tri-Ethnic Community Center, 2950 Roosevelt Ave.

  • Northside Community Center, 1100 N.W. 18th St.

  • R.D. Evans Community Center, 3242 Lackland Rd.

  • Southside Community Center, 959 E. Rosedale St.

  • Southwest Community Center, 6300 Welch Ave.

  • Sycamore Community Center, 2525 E. Rosedale St.

  • Thomas Place Community Center, 4237 Lafayette Ave.

  • Victory Forest Community Center, 3427 Hemphill St.

Community Crossroads- First HAND Ministry

• fpcfw.org

• 817-921-3955

• Distributing groceries Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Distributing sack lunches to go Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Distributing dinner to go Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m.

YMCA

• ymcafw.org/events/ymca-in-the-news

• In partnership with local vendors, the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth will be providing Grab & Go meals to students in our community.

• To comply with City recommendations, food will be distributed on Monday and Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

  • William M. McDonald YMCA, 2701 Moresby Street

RENT/UTILITIES

City of Fort Worth Community Action Partners (CAP)

• fortworthtexas.gov/cap/

• 817-392-5720

• For electric, gas or propane utility bill assistance and rental assistance.

• Applications may be downloaded and mailed in or submitted online

Tarrant County Department of Human Services

• tarrantcounty.com/en/human-services.html

• Assistance with rent and utilities.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH

Domestic Violence Hotline

• 1-877-701-SAFE (7233)

• Safe Haven of Tarrant County’s 24-hour (English/Spanish) crisis intervention, information and referrals.

Gill Children's Services

• gillchildrens.org

• 817-332-5070

• Offers last resort financial assistance to Tarrant County children.

• May provide funding directly to providers for medications, emergency child care, etc.

• Child must be under 18 years of age, live in Tarrant County, and GCS must be their last resort.

• Apply online at: gillchildrens.org/apply

Here for Texas Mental Health Navigation Line

• 972-525-8181

• Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• A free helpline that people can call to find mental health and addiction resources that include telehealth options. The line is open from Monday through Friday and will remain open during the pandemic. Assistance in Spanish is also available.

iCare

• TEXT: iCare to 817-335-3022

• 24 hours; 7 days a week

• Mental health support and crisis care.

Lena Pope Help Line

• 817-806-9920

• Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Parents and caregivers can receive immediate support for the emotional, mental health or behavioral challenges that can arise during quarantine.

My Health My Resources (MHMR)

• 817-335-3022 (call or text)

• mhmrtarrant.org/Services/Mental-Health-Services/Crisis-Relief

• 24/7 Crisis Call Line for people who feel they are experiencing a psychiatric break or people who need someone to talk to. Callers do not need insurance to make a call and there are no charges for these services.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

• namitexas.org/online-support-groups

• 512-693-2000

• Online Support Groups for people living with a mental health condition and family members and caregivers in Texas.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• 1-800-273-TALK 24/7

• Free and confidential nationwide network of crisis centers.

The North Texas Behavioral Health Authority

• 833-251-7544

• Provides mental health support for those dealing with COVID-19, including trauma-informed support and psychological first aid for those dealing with stress and anxiety.

Optum RX

• 866-343-6892

• Offering a 24/7 free emotional line to a counselor for anyone feeling anxious about the coronavirus.

Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Line

• 833-986-1919

• 24 hours; 7 days a week

• Mental health support and crisis care.

MULTIPLE RESOURCES

211

• unitedway.org/coronavirus

• Call 211

• Connects individuals to community organizations or government agencies for assistance. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Aging and Disability Resource Center

• www.tarrantcountyadrc.org

• 855-937-2372

• 300 Circle Drive 76119

• The center provides information and referrals to services and serves as an application point for some state and federally funded services for this population. There is no charge for these services.

• Serves 60 and older

Catholic Charities of Fort Worth

• catholiccharitiesfortworth.org/

• 817-534-0814

• Provides community connections, information and referrals to families in person and over the phone.

• Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. -5 p.m.

Cornerstone Assistance Network

• canetwork.org/home

• 817-632-6000

• Provides emergency food, clothing and home goods to low income neighbors of all ages.

• Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DRC Solutions

• drc-solutions.org

• 817-810-9797

• Provides housing placement for the homeless, assistance with securing ID cards and securing social security cards.

Find Help (Aunt Bertha)

• findhelp.org

• Search by zip code for free or reduced cost services in food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal.

First Street Mission Ministries

• fumcfw.org/mission/

• 817- 335-6080

• Provides emergency food, clothing, infant formula, limited financial assistance, and case management.

Goodwill

• FREE virtual digital skills training.

  • Complete the intake form at goodwillfortworth.org/DCA/ to receive access.

• Job Resource Center – includes resume writing and interview skills.

  • Sign up for services at goodwillfortworth.org/JRC/.

Presbyterian Night Shelter

• journeyhome.org/

• 817-632-7400

• Assistance with housing, food and employment.

SafeHaven of Tarrant County

• safehaventc.org/

• 877-701-7233

• Food, shelter, child care and domestic-violence assistance.

Salvation Army

• salvationarmydfw.org/p/about/covid-19-update

• 817-344-1800

• Assistance with housing, food, and rent and utilities.

Senator Jane Nelson

• senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=12

• 817-424-3446

• Support for assistance and information from state agencies

• Must leave message for a call back including: name, address and phone number

Southside Church of Christ

• sscofc.org

• 817-923-8276

• Food distribution, emergency assistance and spiritual support.

United Way Tarrant County

• unitedway.org/coronavirus/

• Call 211

• Connects individuals to community organizations or government agencies for assistance. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.