Resources to Help Families

At Children's Health, we recognize that life can be unpredictable. If you or your loved ones are currently facing a health crisis or any urgent situation, please know that you are not alone. We have put together a list of resources and services to help. Your child's health is our highest priority.

Need help with mental and emotional support?

Need help with food?

  • North Texas Foodbank
    (214) 330-1396 | ntfb.org
    Locate food resources in North Texas and helps apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Need help with transportation?

  • Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
    (214) 979-1111 | dart.org
    Information about trains, buses, or rides. Wheelchair access information is available.
  • Medicaid Medical Transportation Program
    (877) 633-8747
    Please have your Medicaid Identification number to use this resource.

Need help with paying utilities?

For Dallas County

For Collin County

For all other counties

  • 211 (Texas Information & ReferralNetwork)
    Call 2-1-1 | 211texas.org
    Statewide help hotline. Gives community help information for food, housing, childcare, or emergency services.

Need help with internet access?

Need help with housing or paying rent?

Need help to quit smoking?

  • American Lung Association
    (800) 586-4872 | lung.org
    Freedom From Smoking program for adults ready to quit smoking.

Need help with other financial services?

  • 211 (Texas Information & Referral Network)
    Call 2-1-1 | 211texas.org
    Statewide help hotline. Gives community help information for food, housing, childcare, or emergency services.
  • FindHelp
    No phone | findhelp.org
    Helps to locate resources for financial assistance, food pantries, medical care and other free or reduced- cost help.

If you need help with finding resources, please call the Social Work department at 214-456-2300

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