EMERGENCY & CRISIS LINES
Emergency: 911 (Life-threatening emergencies)
Texas 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1 (Free 24/7 help finding food, rent, utility and health resources)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 (24/7 call or text)
NTBHA Crisis Hotline (Dallas County): 866-260-8000 (24/7 mental health crisis line)
Housing Forward Homeless Crisis Help Line: 888-411-6802 (If you are homeless or about to lose housing)
FOOD ASSISTANCE
North Texas Food Bank: 214-330-1396 (Find a pantry near you at ntfb.org)
North Texas Food Bank – SNAP Help: 214-269-0906 (Free help applying for SNAP)
Brother Bill's Helping Hand: 214-638-2196 (West Dallas grocery store & services)
The Stewpot: 214-746-2785 (Meals and services for people experiencing homelessness)
Salvation Army – Carr P. Collins Center: 214-424-7000 (Food and emergency assistance)
WIC (Women, Infants & Children): 214-670-7200 (Food for pregnant women and children under 5)
RENT & UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Dallas County Health & Human Services: 214-819-2000 (Main line for county assistance programs)
Dallas County Utility Assistance (CEAP): 214-819-1848 (Electric & gas bills; by appointment, M–F 8–5)
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center: 214-670-8418 (Rent, utility & food assistance)
West Dallas Multipurpose Center: 214-670-6340 (Rent, utility & food assistance)
Housing Crisis Center: 214-828-4244 (Rent/utility help & transitional housing)
HOUSING & SHELTERS
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center: 214-670-1100 (1818 Corsicana St. · Adults 18+, day & night shelter, meals)
Austin Street Center: 214-428-4242 (Shelter for men 45+ and women 18+)
Union Gospel Mission: 214-637-6117 (Shelter for men)
Center of Hope (Union Gospel Mission): 214-638-2988 (Shelter for women & children)
Dallas Life: 214-421-1380 (Shelter for individuals & families)
Family Gateway: 214-823-4500 (Shelter & housing for families with children)
Salvation Army Shelters: 214-424-7050 (Men's line · Women's line: 214-424-7112)
Letot Center (Youth): 214-357-0391 (Shelter for youth)
Dallas Housing Authority: 214-951-8300 (Housing assistance)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
The Family Place: 214-941-1991 (24/7 hotline & shelter)
Genesis Women's Shelter: 214-946-4357 (24/7 hotline & shelter)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 (24/7, confidential)
SNAP, MEDICAID & TANF
Texas Health & Human Services: Dial 2-1-1, option 2 (Or apply online at YourTexasBenefits.com)
North Texas Food Bank – SNAP Help: 214-269-0906 (Free help with your SNAP application)
MEDICAL
Parkland Health: 214-590-8000 (Main hospital line)
Parkland Community Clinics (COPC): 214-266-4000 (Neighborhood primary care clinics)
Parkland Financial Assistance: 214-590-8831 (Help paying for care)
Brother Bill's Helping Hand Clinic: 214-638-2194 (Free/low-cost clinic in West Dallas)
The Agape Clinic: 972-707-7782 (Free medical care)
DENTAL
Texas A&M College of Dentistry: 214-828-8981 (Low-cost adult dental care (new patients))
Texas Health Steps (Medicaid/CHIP): 877-847-8377 (Dental coverage for children)
MENTAL HEALTH
NTBHA Crisis Hotline: 866-260-8000 (24/7 crisis line for Dallas County)
Metrocare Services: 214-743-1200 (After-hours crisis: 214-743-1215)
Crisis Text Line: Text TX to 741741 (24/7 text support)
EMPLOYMENT & CHILDCARE
Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas: 214-290-1000 (Job search, training & childcare assistance)
Child Care Group: 214-630-7911 (Childcare programs)
TRANSPORTATION
DART Customer Information: 214-979-1111 (Bus & rail routes and reduced fares)
DART Paratransit: 214-515-7272 (Rides for people with disabilities)
LEGAL, SENIORS & VETERANS
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas: 888-529-5277 (Free civil legal help)
The Senior Source: 214-823-5700 (Services for older adults)
Dallas County Veterans Service Office: 214-819-1885 (Veterans benefits help)
Veterans Crisis Line: 988, press 1 (24/7)
PHONE & INTERNET
Lifeline Program: lifelinesupport.org (Discounted phone or internet service for qualifying households)
Dallas Public Library: Any branch (Free computers & Wi-Fi)
Please call ahead. Hours, eligibility and services can change.
Not sure where to start? Dial 2-1-1 for free 24/7 help.