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C o a stal Be
h e n d
T Aging & Disability
Resource Directory
2019 - 2020
2019-2020
Aging and Disability Resource Directory Committee
This publication is brought to you by the Aging and Disability
Resource Directory Committee. The committee members
represent 2-1-1 Texas, Area Agency on Aging of the
Coastal Bend, City of Corpus Christi Committee for
Persons with Disabilities, Coastal Bend Aging and
Disability Resource Center, Coastal Bend Center for
Independent Living, Mayor’s Council on Aging, and
Texas Health and Human Services Commission. By
listing organizations and services in this comprehensive directory,
or by accepting advertising, the ADRD Committee neither endorse
these services and products, nor support their quality.
Call the Area Agency Coastal Bend Region Covers
on Aging if you would 12 Coastal Bend Counties
like additional copies of
the Coastal Bend Aging
and Disability Resource
Directory (ADRD) at
361-883-3935
Additionally, if your agency
or organization requires
revisions or have potential
addition to the ADRD, all
requests MUST be mailed
in; phone requests will
NOT be accepted. Mail
your revision request to:
ADRD
P.O. Box 9909
Corpus Christi, TX
78469
FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS
Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend (AAA) 361-883-3935
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi 361-884-0651
City of Corpus Christi – Senior Community Services 361-826-4120
Home Delivered Meals
Coastal Bend Aging and Disability Resource Center 855-937-2372
(CBADRC)
Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living (CBCIL) 361-883-8461
Coastal Plains Community Health Center 361-777-3991
Community Action Corporation of South Texas 361-664-0145
(CACOST)
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries 361-887-0151
Medicaid (Helpline) 800-335-8957
Medicare 800-633-4227
Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual 361-886-6970
Disabilities
Nueces County Community Action Agency (NCCAA) 361-882-4193
Nueces County Department of Social Services
Corpus Christi Residents 361-888-0837
Robstown Residents 361-767-2731
Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) 888-782-8477
S.N.A.P. (Food Stamp Program) 877-541-7905
OR dial 2-1-1, press language option, then #2
Social Security Administration (SSA) or Supplementary 800-772-1213
Security Income (SSI)
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 800-252-5400
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) 361-879-4500
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) 956-423-0130
Region 11 OR dial 2-1-1, press language option, then #2
Texas Health and Human Services Commission Intake Line 866-670-2424
(formerly known as Texas Dept. of Aging & Disability Services)
Texas Office of Attorney General (OAG) 800-252-8011
TABLE OF CONTENTS Accommodations........................................................................................... 5 Adult Day Programs...................................................................................... 5 Advocacy...................................................................................................... 5-8 Aging Services............................................................................................. 8-9 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias...................................9-12 Architectural Barriers.................................................................................13 Assistive Technology/Services.................................................................13 Blind/Low Vision....................................................................................14-15 Burial Assistance..........................................................................................15 Caregiver Resources..............................................................................15-16 Center For Independent Living................................................................17 Child/Infant/Youth Services...............................................................17-21 Community Action Agencies..............................................................21-22 Counseling Services.....................................................................................23 Crime Prevention ........................................................................................24 Deaf/Hard of Hearing...........................................................................24-26 Disaster Preparedness/Planning........................................................26-28 Education..................................................................................................29-30 Employment/Jobs..................................................................................30-31 Financial Assistance/Benefits Determination................................32-33 Food and Nutrition................................................................................34-35 Food Assistance............................................................................................................................34 Food Stamp Program........................................................................................................... 34-35 Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children Resources.....35-36 Health Services.......................................................................................37-43 Home Care Assistance..........................................................................43-44 Home Health Agencies...............................................................................44 Home Repairs/Modification......................................................................45 Hospice and Palliative Care.......................................................................45 Housing...........................................................................................................45 Housing Information and Referral..........................................................................................45 Public Housing Authorities........................................................................................................47 Public Housing Developments.................................................................................................48 Residential Living..........................................................................................................................48
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subsidized Housing (Low Income) by County..................................................................49
HUD Subsidized Rental Properties by County���������������������������������������������������� 49-53
Temporary Housing....................................................................................................................53
Shelters/Transitional...............................................................................................................53
Information & Referral...............................................................................54
Insurance..................................................................................................54-55
Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD)................................55-56
Legal Assistance/Civil Rights..............................................................56-60
Medicaid and Medicare...............................................................................60
Medicaid..........................................................................................................................................60
Medicaid Eligibility Offices.................................................................................................. 60-61
Medicaid Managed Care Programs................................................................................. 61-62
Medicaid Waiver Programs.......................................................................................................62
Medicare.................................................................................................................................. 62-63
Mental Health/Mental Illness.............................................................63-65
Nursing Homes/Services By County................................................65-67
Prescription Expense Assistance.......................................................68-70
Protective Services......................................................................................70
Recreation................................................................................................71-72
City of Corpus Christi - Parks and Recreation..................................................................71
Aquatics......................................................................................................................................71
Recreation Centers................................................................................................................71
Tennis...........................................................................................................................................71
Respite Services............................................................................................74
Senior Centers By County...................................................................76-77
Senior Services..............................................................................................78
Social Security...............................................................................................78
Substance Abuse Information............................................................78-79
Support Groups......................................................................................79-81
Tax Aid Information..............................................................................81-82
Transportation.......................................................................................82-84
Veterans Services...................................................................................84-86
Volunteer Opportunities......................................................................86-87
Advertisers Index.........................................................................................88
Accommodations - Adult Day Programs - Advocacy Page 5
ACCOMMODATIONS See: LOCAL PHONE DIRECTORY
FOR COMPLETE LISTING
Coastal Bend Center for
Independent Living Area Agency on Aging/Coastal
..................................361-883-8461 Bend Aging & Disability
..................................877-988-1999 Resource Center
..................................www.cbcil.org ..................................361-883-3935
.................................See paid ad on page 58 ..................................800-252-9240
Information, referral, consulting and ..................................855-937-2372
training on accessibility, accommodations
and barrier removal.
City of Corpus Christi Human ADVOCACY
Relations Dept........361-826-3190
...........................www.cctexas.com AARP.......................888-687-2277
.................................See paid ad on page 59 Toll Free Chapter Directory
Technical assistance and also citizen TTY..........................877-434-7598
complaints regarding compliance with the ..................................www.aarp.org
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Adapt of Texas.......512-442-0252
Job Accommodation Network ............................... www.adapt.org
(JAN)........................800-232-9675 Access to public places, transportation
(TDD).......................877-781-9403 housing and services for people with
............................. www.Askjan.org disabilities to live at home instead of being
Provides information on self-employment institutionalized. “My Medicaid Matters”.
and business issues.
Americans with Disabilities Act-
Southwest ADA Center Southwest ADA Center
(ADA Networks)....800-949-4232 ..................................800-949-4232
.................www.southwestada.org .................www.southwestada.org
Information, resources and training on Leading resource on the Americans with
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Disabilities Act and related disability
other disability related laws for businesses, rights laws.
schools, public and private entities, people
Arc of Texas and Texas
with disabilities and their families. Advocates................800-252-9729
.................www.thearcoftexas.org
Advocacy and resource information
ADULT DAY PROGRAMS for people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities.
Day care for older persons and persons Area Agency on Aging of the
with disabilities providing interaction and Coastal Bend
supervision during the day for people
who live in the community. See: AGING SERVICES
ENSURING WE HAVE THE DOCTORS AND
HEALTH CARE OUR SENIORS NEED
Senator Hinojosa has been extremely vocal in
advocating for increased investment in healthcare,
while educating policymakers that these investments
save money by preventing higher costs from being
passed down to our local senior taxpayers who are
on a fixed income.
“Paid for by the Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa Campaign, Treasurer - Bill Bieker, 1508 S. Lone Star Way, Unit 5B, Edinburg, TX 78539”
Advocacy Page 7
Autism Spectrum Resource Support group of people with disabilities
Center of Corpus Christi who live at or are associated with
..................................361-851-5111 the Living Center that provides
............................. www.asrc-cc.org information for disability concerns.
Parents and professionals dedicated to
serving those on the autism spectrum Disability Rights Texas – Client
and their families. Assistance Program (CAP)
New Clients Intake Line
Better Business Bureau, ..................................800-252-9108
Coastal Bend, Inc. Current Clients......800-315-3876
..................................361-852-4949 Videophone.............866-362-2851
.......... www.corpuschristi.bbb.org ........... www.disabilityrightstx.org
Provides consumers with pre-purchase Protection and advocacy for the legal rights
information on companies and charities. of persons with all types of disabilities.
City of Corpus Christi Mayor’s EveryChild, Inc.......512-342-8844
Council on Aging ..................................877-742-8844
..................................361-826-3150 ............. www.everychildtexas.org
...........................www.cctexas.com Promotes family life for children with
................................... See paid ad on page 6 disabilities, so that every child grows up
Identifies needs of older persons and in a family environment. A Family-Based
promotes information, resources and Alternatives Project.
advocacy for Corpus Christi’s senior citizens.
Imagine Enterprises
Coalition of Texans with ..................................800-572-7159
Disabilities...............800-998-3363 ....... www.imagineenterprises.org
...............................www.cotwd.org Self Determination Project for persons
Through governmental advocacy, public with intellectual and/or developmental
awareness activities. CTD ensures that disabilities.
persons with disabilities may participate
fully in the community of their choice. National Active and Retired
Federal Employees (NARFE)
Coastal Bend Center for ..................................361-816-8111
Independent Living ................................ www.narfe.org
..................................361-883-8461 Preserving federal retirement and benefits
..................................877-988-1999 for all civilian employees and retirees.
..................................www.cbcil.org National Council on Disability
.................................See paid ad on page 58 ..................................202-272-2004
Advocacy on behalf of persons with TTY..........................202-272-2074
disabilities of all ages supporting independent ...................................www.ncd.gov
living and community integration. An independent federal agency charged
Corpus Christi State Supported with advising the President, Congress, and
Living Center Advocates of other federal agencies regarding policies,
Natural Rights programs, practices, and procedures that
..................................361-844-7887 affect people with disabilities.
Page 8 Advocacy - Aging Services
Ombudsman Long Term Care Texas Silver - Haired Legislators
Program ..................................361-883-3935
..................................800-817-5743
See: NURSING HOMES .................................www.txshl.org
South Texas Colonia Senior advocates elected to establish
Initiative, Inc. priorities for consideration by the Texas
..................................361-854-5248 Legislature.
Improving the welfare, health conditions
and prevalence of social injustice of all
people living in the Colonias.
AGING SERVICES
Texas Department of
Insurance Consumer Area Agency on Aging of the
Protection Helpline Coastal Bend (AAA)
..................................800-252-3439 ..................................361-883-3935
......................... www.tdi.texas.gov ..................................800-252-9240
Health insurance counseling for older .............. www.aaacoastalbend.org
persons and persons with disabilities on .................................See paid ad on page 10
Medicare. Helps older persons (60+), their
Texas Health and Human family members and caregivers receive
Services (HHS) information and assistance they need
..................................800-252-9240 in locating and accessing community
........................ www.hhs.texas.gov services. Services include information,
Texas state level focal point for many referral and assistance, benefits counseling
activities related to the needs and services (legal assistance and legal awareness), long
of older persons. Coastal Bend affiliate is term care ombudsman program, care
the Area Agency on Aging. coordination, caregiver support services
(training, education and support groups),
Texas Health and Human in-home support services, nutrition
Services (HHS) services (at senior centers and home
Civil Rights Complaints delivered meals) and falls prevention.
..................................888-388-6332 Serves 11 Coastal Bend Counties.
Ombudsman............877-787-8999
........................ www.hhs.texas.gov Coastal Bend Aging and Disability
Assists public when HHS normal Resource Center (CBADRC)
complaint process cannot or does not ..................................361-883-3935
satisfactorily resolve the issue. ..................................855-937-2372
Texas Health and Human ............ www.coastalbendadrc.org
Services (HHS) Consumer .................................See paid ad on page 11
Rights Housed within the Area Agency on Aging
Complaint & Incidence Hotline ADRCs build on the strength of existing
..................................800-458-9858 community agencies, to provide a single,
........................ www.hhs.texas.gov more coordinated system of informationAging Services - Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Page 9
and access for all persons seeking long- ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
term support to minimize confusion, AND RELATED
enhance individual choice, and support
informed decision-making. Serves 11 DEMENTIAS
Coastal Bend Counties.
Geriatric Psychiatry (Geropsychiatry
Eldercare Locator or Psycho-Geriatrics) is a subspecialty
..................................800-677-1116 of psychiatry dealing with the study,
........................ www.eldercare.gov prevention and treatment of mental
Resources and links for people who need disorders in the elderly. A Geropsychiatric
assistance with state, tribal and local Unit is a hospital-based geriatric
community based organizations who psychiatry program.
serve older adults and their caregivers.
First United Methodist Church Alzheimer’s Association
..................................361-884-0391 ..................................800-272-3900
Offering respite care program for .....................................www.alz.org
caregivers of family members who Information about Alzheimer’s disease
have Alzheimer’s or other dementias; and support for families, 24 hour Help
assistance with dentures, eye exams, Line, Medic Alert & Safe Return®
glasses, shoes and minor home repairs; Program, professional educational
‘Body Recall’ exercise program free to symposiums, Alzheimer’s lending library,
people 60+. support groups. Local information and
resources about Alzheimer’s disease
H2U Health & Wellness Program is located at 3649 Leopard Street,
..................................361-761-5069 Ste. 403, Corpus Christi, TX 78408. Free
..................................800-771-0428 online education programs available at
................................www.H2U.com training.alz.org.
Provides educational meetings, guest
speakers, prescription drug discount Alzheimer’s Foundation of
card, social events, health screenings and America
volunteer opportunities. Dedicated to ..................................866-232-8484
seniors and people of all ages. Annual ...............................www.alzfdn.org
fees $20.00. Provides care and support to individuals
with dementia, and to their caregivers and
Senior Center Sites
families through member organizations
See: SENIOR CENTERS dedicated to improving quality of life.
OF THE COASTAL
BEND Alzheimer’s Support Groups
..................................361-883-3935
.................................See paid ad on page 10
Resources, information and educational
trainings for patients, families and
caregivers coping with Alzheimer’s
disease.Funded in part by the Texas Health and Human Services
361-883-3935 855-937-2372 www.coastalbendadrc.org
Page 12 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Face to Face Alzheimer’s ..................................800-438-4380
Educational & Support Program ............................. www.nia.nih.gov
..................................361-238-7777 Includes publications, referrals to
........... www.texasfacetoface.com organizations and support, and
...............................See paid ad on this page information about ongoing clinical trials.
Doctor’s Regional Conference Center Care Provider Training 101
3315 S. Alameda and/or Schmieding Caregiver
Meets every 4th Wednesday of the Workshops: Basic Physical Skills
month at 6:00 p.m., except in November
and December. Walk For Memory held & Dementia Care
annually in November. Local ........................361-883-3935
..................................800-252-9240
Medic Alert + Safe Return Trainings designed to increase knowledge
..................................361-883-3935 of basic caregiving skills needed to care
..................................800-272-3900 or an adult in the home.
.....................................www.alz.org
Member ID jewelry with imprinted Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT)
information and Medic-Alert and Safe Local ........................361-883-3935
Return’s 24 hour emergency toll free ..................................800-252-9240
number. State.........................512-438-5138
The Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT) is
National Institute on Aging – a scientifically proven method designed
Alzheimer’s Disease Education to build sensitivity and awareness to
and Referral Center (ADEAR) individuals caring for those with dementia.Architectural Barriers - Assistive Technology Services Page 13
ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY/
BARRIERS SERVICES
Coastal Bend Center for Abledata..................800-227-0216
Independent Living A federally funded clearinghouse that
..................................361-883-8461 provides information about assistive
..................................877-988-1999 technology.
..................................www.cbcil.org
.................................See paid ad on page 58 ADA National Network/
1537 Seventh St. Information Guidance &
Provides information, referral, and Training...................800-949-4232
................................www.adata.org
assistance with addressing architectural Information, resources and training on the
barriers. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Texas Dept. of Licensing and Cool Tools...............254-933-7487
Regulation, Architectural ..................................800-326-4921
Barriers Section.....512-539-5669 ...www.hoctilc.org/cool-tools-store
..................................800-803-9202 An online store that provides assistive
TTY..........................800-735-2989 aide equipments to help persons with
........................ www.tdlr.texas.gov disabilities and seniors in their daily living
Ensure public safety and customer activities.
protection. Also provides a fair and efficient
licensing and regulatgory environment. Guide Dogs of Texas, Inc .
U.S. Access Board See: BLIND/LOW VISION
..................................800-872-2253
TTY..........................800-993-2822 Texas Center for Disability
Fax............................202-272-0081 Studies – Texas Technology
..................www.access-board.gov Access Program
A leading source of information and ..................................800-828-7839
technical assistance on accessible design, TTY..........................512-232-0762
and the enforcement of the Architectural ...www.techaccess.edb.utexas.edu
Barriers Act (ABA). Local Affiliate:
U.S. Department of Justice – Assistive Technology (AT)
Americans with Disabilities Act Demonstration Center
..................................800-514-0301 – Coastal Bend Center for
TTY..........................800-514-0383 Independent Living
.................................www.ADA.gov .......................361-883-8461
Information, technical assistance, and .......................877-988-1999
enforcement on the Americans with .......................www.cbcil.org
Disability Act (ADA). ...................See paid ad on page 58Page 14 Blind /Low Vision
BLIND/LOW VISION Helen Keller Services for the Blind
......................www.helenkeller.org
Helps people of all ages who are blind or
American Foundation for the visually impaired to develop independence
Blind.........................800-232-5463 and to participate actively and fully in
....................................www.afb.org their communities.
Helps people with vision loss in every Metro Ministries/Lions Club
aspect of life; education, career, family, ..................................361-887-0151
technology, and the law. Call for specific date, time for free eye
Catholic Charities Ministry & exam and refurbished glasses.
Life Enrichment for the Disabled National Eye Institute
Program...................361-884-0651 Communications Office
.......www.catholiccharities-cc.org ..................................301-496-5248
Living Independently & Productively ............................. www.nei.nih.gov
Program (LIP). Provides activities that will National Federation of the Blind
enhance the skills of blind and visually of Texas (NFBTX)
impaired persons and help them develop Texas........................281-968-7733
strategies that can assist them to live with ................................www.nfbtx.org
independence and dignity. Free information, promotes literacy
through Braille program and provide
Foundation Fighting Blindness mentors for blind youth.
National...................800-683-5555 Onesight Support Center
.........................www.blindness.org McIntyre, Avila & Jurica
Driving the research that will provide ..................................888-935-4589
preventions, treatments and cures for .......................... www.onesight.org
people affected by retinal degenerative Program for indigent clients based on
diseases. referrals through local school districts,
Glaucoma Research Foundation available to youth and adults.
..................................800-826-6693 Prevent Blindness America
........................ www.glaucoma.org ..................................800-331-2020
National non-profit organization ...........www.preventblindness.org
dedicated to finding a cure for glaucoma. Nation’s leading volunteer eye health and
safety organization dedicated to fighting
Guide Dogs of Texas, Inc. blindness saving sight.
..................................210-366-4081 Seniors EyeCare Program
..................................800-831-9231 ............. www.eyecareamerica.org
.......... www.guidedogsoftexas.org Online referral center dedicated to
Provides quality guide dogs for Texans preserve sight by raising awareness about
who are visually impaired to increase eye disease and providing access to
their freedom, mobility and independence. medical eye care.
Personalized service and lifelong South Texas Lighthouse for the
dedication to clients and guide dogs. Blind..........................361-883-6553Blind /Low Vision - Burial Assistance - Caregiver Resources Page 15
..................................888-255-8011 BURIAL ASSISTANCE
...................................www.stlb.net
Employment opportunities for persons
who are blind or visually impaired. Indigent burials may be provided to eligible
Texas County residents. Assistance is
Texas Eye Care..........361-334.2635 provided to families who lack the income
...................... www.TexasEye.Care or resources to afford any type of funeral
...............................See paid ad on this page expenses and who meet applicable
Texas State Library Talking eligibility requirements. Contact your
Book Program local County Judge’s Office for application
..................................800-252-9605 guidelines or additional information.
.......................... www.tsl.texas.gov
Free program that loans books and
magazines available on specialized digital
cartridges and cassettes, large print, CAREGIVER RESOURCES
Braille and Spanish.
AARP.......................888-687-2277
Vision USA ..............www.aarp.org/caregiving
.................www.aoa.org/visionusa
Services for people with no insurance. Administration for Community
Eligibility is based on income and must have Living........................202-401-4634
had an eye exam within the last 24 months. .................................... www.acl.gov
Information and resources on a variety of
caregiving and aging related topics.
American Red Cross – Coastal
Bend Texas Chapter
See: HEALTH SERVICES
Caregiver Action Network
..................................202-454-3970
..............www.caregiveraction.org
Information, education, resources and
data for caregivers.
Caregiver SOS by WellMed
Charitable Foundation
..................................361-826-2343
..................................866-390-6491
................... www.caregiversos.org
.................................See paid ad on page 17
3132 Swantner
Caregiver resource center offering
programs designed to support family
caregivers who are caring for a loved onePage 16 Caregiver Resources
with Alzheimer’s and Dementia related National Family Caregiver
diseases, or other chronic illnesses. Center Support Program (NFCSP)
is housed at the Lindale Senior Center. .................................361-883-3935
.................................800-252-9240
Department of Veterans Affairs .................................855-937-2372
Caregiver Support Program .............www.aaacoastalbend.org
..................................855-260-3274 ...........www.coastalbendadrc.org
....................www.caregiver.va.gov ....................See paid ads on pages 10 & 11
Supports caregivers of Veterans. Serves 11 Coastal Bend Counties by
Family Caregiver Alliance providing support to family caregivers for
..................................800-445-8106 persons aged 60+, also for grandparents
aged 55+ and other relatives caring for
Family Caregiver Support grandchildren or other relative under
Services 18. Assistance includes in-home respite
......................... www.caregiver.org care, short-term institutional care, Adult
Offers a variety of fact sheets and Day Care, information and access to
caregiving information, caregiver issues, community resources, peer counseling,
health conditions, and teleconference educational and training courses,
seminars in English and Spanish. dementia and personal skills training,
support groups, resource library, and
Morningside Ministries upon availability, loan medical equipment
..................................888-414-3822 and donated supplies.
......................... www.mmlearn.org
Free online caregiver training videos for Well Spouse Foundation
those who care for older adults. .................................800-838-0879
...................www.WellSpouse.org
National Alliance for Caregiving Support information to help spouses who
..................................301-718-8444 are serving as caregivers.
.......................www.Caregiving.org
Legislative activities,publications,research,
advocacy and guides for caregivers.
The Aging and Disability
National Eldercare Locator ResourceDirectory (ADRD)
..................................800-677-1116 Committee extends a
........................ www.eldercare.gov
Find services available for older persons BIG THANK YOU to:
across the country. Community Partners
National Family Caregiver Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Support Services
..................................361-883-3935 Jennifer Recio
.............. www.aaacoastalbend.org Ninfa Ambriz
Provides education, training, support
groups, peer counseling and respite to Your diligence is priceless.
caregivers.Center for Independent Living - Child/Infant/Youth Services Page 17
CENTER FOR CHILD/INFANT/YOUTH
INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES
Coastal Bend Center for Autism Society
Independent Living ..................................800-328-8476
1537 Seventh St.....361-883-8461 ...............www.autism-society.org
..................................877-988-1999 A comprehensive database for autism-
3833 S. Staples St., Ste. N201 related services throughout the United
..................................361-334-2899 States.
.................................www.cbcil.org Autism Speaks
.................................See paid ad on page 58 ..................................888-288-4762
Assists people with cross disabilities of all Spanish....................888-772-9050
ages to meet their goals to live independently. .................www.autismspeaks.org
Services include Information & Referral, National organization has a 100 day
Independent Living Skills Training, Peer guide for parents, and offers numerous
Counseling, Advocacy & Youth Transition references/support. The Autism
Services, Independent Living Purchase Response Team (ART) is specially trained
Services. Relocation Services & CLASS Case to connect people with autism, their
Management and Disaster Prepared/Resilience families, and caregivers to information,
Planning for individuals with functional needs. tools, and resources.Page 18 Child/Infant/Youth Services
Autism Spectrum Resource Center for Parent Information
Center of Corpus Christi and Resources (CPIR) Library
..................................361-851-5111 .......www.parentcenterhub.org/
...............................www.asr-cc.org resourcelibrary
3440 S. Alameda St. Webinars, articles, stand-alone pages
Provides affordable support services and and publications to include: advocacy,
makes a positive impact on the lives of the disabilities, family-centered services and
individual with autism and their families federal resources.
Baptist Child and Family
Services (BCFS) - Community Children with Special Health
Services Division Care Needs
..................................361-334-2876 ..................................800-252-8023
Fax............................210-208-5257 ..............www.dshs.state.us/cshcn
................ www.DiscoverBCFS.net State program helps children with special
4455 S.P.I.D., Ste. 116-A health care needs and people of any age
Services include residential services, with cystic fibrosis.
emergency shelters for abused or
neglected children, assisted living services, Children’s Area Camps
vocational training for developmentally
disabled adults, mental health services See: RECREATION
for children and families, foster care
and adoption services, pre-natal and Coastal Plains Community
post-partum health services, and Center
international humanitarian aid for ..................................361-777-3991
children living in impoverished conditions Crisis Hotline..........800-841-6467
in developing countries. Fax............................361-777-2940
............. www.coastalplainsctr.org
Catholic Charities Parents as 200 Marriott Dr.; Portland
Teachers Program Youth Services for families with children
..................................361-884-0651 ages 2 – 18 with behavioral problems.
.......www.catholiccharities-cc.org Serves Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim
Certified parent educators work with Wells, Live Oak, Kenedy, Kleberg and San
children ages birth to five, pregnant Patricio Counties.
mothers, families in their home to provide
parents with resources, assessment and Driscoll Children’s Hospital
support. Nueces County only. ..................................361-694-5000
Center for Autism and Related ..................................800-324-5683
Disorders (CARD) TTY..........................800-735-2989
..................................361-881-4788 ............ www.driscollchildrens.org
...........www.centerforautism.com Full-service hospital serving all of South
2230 Saratoga Blvd. Texas specializing in children’s health
CARD offers center-based services, providing medical care, evaluations,
remote clinical services, group ABA medications, medical specialty clinics and
therapy, diagnostic and assessment case management services for children
services, and social skills groups. with disabilities.Child/Infant/Youth Services Page 19
Driscoll Children’s Crisis Hotline.....800-841-6467
Rehabilitation Services Fax.......................361-777-2940
..................................361-694-5678 ........ www.coastalplainsctr.org
TTY..........................800-735-2989 200 Marriott Dr.; Portland
..................................800-525-8687 Serves Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval,
Comprehensive rehabilitation program Jim Wells, Live Oak, Kenedy, Kleberg
for children ages birth to 18; offers and San Patricio Counties.
hearing and development assessments, ECI Project Niños
speech-language therapy, occupational Referral Number-
and physical therapy. .......................... (361)-661-1192
Early Childhood Intervention .............................866-688-1125
Services (ECI) ......................... www.cacost.org
Program for families with children from 65 N. Wright St., Alice, TX 78332
birth to three, with disabilities and Developmental screening and
developmental delays. Supports families assessment, medical services, nutritional
services, OT/PT/ST services, vision and
to better help their children reach their audiology services and family education.
potential through developmental services. Serves Aransas, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg,
Local ECI agencies are: Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, San Patricio,
CACOST ECI Services Webb and Zapata Counties.
.............................361-980-9652 Education Service Center,
Fax.......................361-991-3419 Region 2...................361-561-8400
Crisis Hotline.....888-767-4493 Fax............................361-883-3442
4444 Corona Dr., Ste. 139 ....................................www.es2.net
Designed to develop cognitive, social/ Referral and tracking of previously
emotional, motor, self-help, and underserved students ages birth to
communication skills. 21, resource identification, interagency
Camino Real Community coordination of services and Special
Services Education Division. Serves 10 Coastal
Main ....................210-357-0300 Bend Counties.
Crisis Line ..........800-543-5750 Education Service Center,
Toll Free ........... 800-491-5201 Region 2
............. www.caminorealcs.org Autism..........361-561-8508
Provides intake, screening, evaluation, .......http://autism.esc2.net
occupational, physical, speech Program provides up-to-date
and nutritional therapy, service information,training,and resources
coordination, transition services for to parents, professional, and
day care, head start and school. Serves school personnel. In addition, this
Atascosa, Bee, Dimmit, Frio, Gonzales, program coordinates the annual
Guadalupe, La Salle, Live Oak, Maverick, Autism Conference on behalf of
McMullen,Wilson and Zavala Counties. the Texas Education Agency in
Coastal Plains Community order to increase awareness and
Center.................361-777-3991 understanding of students with
Admin.................888-819-5312 autism spectrum disorders.Page 20 Child/Infant/Youth Services
Health Outcomes Through March of Dimes Foundation
Prevention and Early ..................................361-855-4215
Support (HOPES II) ..................................800-580-4215
........................361-561-8606 .............. www.marchofdimes.com
.......http://hopes2.esc2.net Prevention of birth defects, premature
Community based program birth and infant mortality.
supports families with young
children 0-5 years of age to Military Autism Network
promote healthy parenting ............ http://militaryautism.net
connection. Kleberg, Nueces and Facebook page providing news,
San Patricio counties.
information, community and support
Preschool Program for to military families dealing with Autism
Children with Disabilities Spectrum Disorder. Maintained solely by
........................361-561-8514 military families.
...........http://ppcd.esc2.net
The program is designed to provide National Autism Association
technical assistance and training ..................................877-622-2884
to regional educators, parents, and ........................wwwnationalautis-
early childhood caregivers in order massociation.org
to serve identified students with Advocacy, education, thoughtful
disabilities, ages 3-5. Interagency awareness, research, direct tools and
coordination occurs with ECI hope through empowerment.
programs, Headstart programs,
and childcare providers to help Nueces Center for Mental
facilitate transition from home
and/or center-based programs to Health and Intellectual
school. Disabilities
..................................888-767-4493
Education Service Center, ............................ www.ncmhid.org
Region 3 .................................See paid ad on page 66
..................................361-573-0731 Programs for children from birth to 17
....................................www.es3.net years with diagnosis of mental illness.
For families with children with Serves Nueces County only.
developmental delays serving counties:
Calhoun, Colorado, DeWitt, Jackson, Nueces County Home Visiting
Karnes, Lavaca, Matagorda, Refugio, Program/United Way of the
Victoria and Wharton. Coastal Bend
Head Start – Early Head Start ..................................361-882-2529
Disability Services ................... www.nccaatx.org/hvp
Evidence-based home visiting program
See: COMMUNITY that address a wide range of needs for
ACTION AGENCIES mother, child and family from pregnancy
through start of kindergarten.Child/Infant/Youth Services - Community Action Agencies Page 21
Nurse-Family Partnership organization. The Rise School is the city’s
(NFP) Program.......361-882-2529 first and only school dedicated to early
.............................. www.uwcb.org/ education of children with and without
apply-nfp-program disabilities in an inclusive classroom
Program offers RN educational home setting. Serves children 15 months to 6
visits for prenatal care and early childhood years. Tuition assistance is available upon
education. Must be a first-time mother, request.
be at or under 28 weeks gestation, reside
in Nueces County or live within 25 miles. The Youth Empowerment
Income requirements. Services (YES)
..................................844-253-4947
Partners Resource Network YES waiver provides intensive community-
..................................800-866-4726 based services to assist children and
..........................www.prntexas.org adolescents with severe emotional
The Partners Resource Network is one disturbances to live in the community
of three federally funded Parent Training with their families. Call to be placed on
and Information Centers (PTI), serving the inquiry list.
Texas parents of children and youth with
disabilities aged 0-26. Youth Mental Health Services
..................................361-851-6726
Texas Health and Human 3733 S. Port Ave.
Services Medically Dependent Provides services to eligible children ages
Children Program 3-17 years.
..................................877-438-5658
........................ www.hhs.texas.gov
Services to support families caring for
children and young adults who are
medically dependent and to encourage COMMUNITY ACTION
de-institutionalization of children in AGENCIES
nursing homes. A program through the
Texas Health and Human Services. The following agencies provide
community services for low income
Texas Parent to Parent individuals including information and
..................................866-896-6001 referral, outreach case management,
............................... www.txp2p.org energy or utility assistance
Provides information and support to (Comprehensive Energy Assistance
parents of children with disabilities or Program – CEAP), weatherization
chronic illness. Persons can be trained as (Weatherization Assistance Program
a supporting parent volunteer. – WAP), transportation, educationa,
medical, nutritional, dental services for
The Rise School children Early Head Start and Head
..................................361-814-9399 Start, congregate and home delivered
............www.risecorpuschristi.org meals for elderly and disabled, affordable
2030 Rise Rd. home ownership, and prevention of
The Rise School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit homelessness.Page 22 Community Action Agencies
Community Action Sinton.................361-364-0220
Committee of Victoria Serves Kenedy, Kleberg, and San
CEAP........................361-575-0478 Patricio Counties.
..................................361-578-2989
..................................800-695-0314 WAP Offices:
CEAP program serves Aransas County Toll Free.............844-212-1937
only. WAP program serves Aransas, Bee, .............................361-661-1300
Live Oak, and Refugio. Serves Brooks, Duval, JimWells, Kenedy,
Kleberg, and San Patricio Counties.
Community Action Corporation
of South Texas (Alice) Kleberg County Human Services
..................................361-664-0145 ..................................361-595-8572
.............................. www.cacost.org CEAP serves Kenedy and Kleberg Counties.
...............................See paid ad on this page Nueces County Community
Action Agency........361-883-7201
CEAP Offices: CEAP........................361-882-4193
Headstart................361-880-4141
Toll Free.............844-212-1937 Rural Service Center
Alice....................361-664-4369 ..................................361-387-1527
Serves Brooks, Duval and Jim Wells WAP.........................361-654-7944
Counties. ............................www.nccaatx.org
Nueces,Counseling Services Page 23
COUNSELING SERVICES Methodist Healthcare Ministries
of South Texas, Inc. – Church
based Counseling Services
Access Counselors for the Coast (CBCS).................... www.mhm.org
..................................361-729-0633 Provides mental health services benefits
........... www.accesscounseling.org to all people. First session is free; follow-
Affordable counseling services and up sessions on a sliding scale fee. No one
educational programs for all persons. is denied services if cannot pay. Program
Battering Intervention & sites located at United Methodist
Prevention Program (BIPP) Churches (UMC) throughout the Coastal
..................................361-248-3344 Bend Region:
..................................361-248-3345
Email:.... BIPP@purpledoortx.org Corpus Christi locations:
..................www.purpledoortx.org
Available to individuals wishing to end their Asbury UMC......361-548-3801
pattern of violent behavior. Sliding scale fee.
First United Methodist
Catholic Charities of Corpus Church.................361-548-3801
Christi, Inc...............361-884-0651
.....www.catholiccharities-cc.com Grace UMC.........361-442-3670
615 Oliver Ct.
Counseling services for families and St. Luke’s UMC
individuals on a sliding scale fee. ..............................361-548-3801
Family Counseling Services St. Peter’s by the Sea
..................................361-852-9665 ..............................361-548-3801
.................................www.fcscb.org
Professional counseling, educational Other locations:
services for children, couples, individuals ..............................361-442-3670
and families. Psychotherapy and crime Serves Alice, Falfurrias, Kingsville and
victim services also available. Senior Premont.
Sharing Group Sessions are facilitated at ..............................361-652-3573
local Senior Centers. Serves Aransas Pass, Portland,
Nueces Center for Mental Rockport, Sinton and Taft.
Health and Intellectual ..............................361-652-3573
Disabilities...............361-886-6970 Serves Ingleside.
............................ www.ncmhid.org
.................................See paid ad on page 66 The Purple Door
1546 S. Brownlee ..................................361-881-8888
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Coun- ..................www.purpledoortx.org
seling services for short-term counseling Provides victims and their families,
needs are available to eligible individuals emergency housing for safety, free
based on diagnosis and assessment. counseling, legal advocacy, referrals and
Turning Point Project for victims of crime. support groups.Page 24 Crime Prevention - Deaf/Hard of Hearing
CRIME PREVENTION DEAF/HARD OF HEARING
City of Corpus Christi Crime Alexander Graham Bell
Prevention for Senior Citizens Association for Deaf and Hard
..................................361-886-2765 of Hearing...............202-337-5220
...........................www.cctexas.com ............................... www.agbell.org
Corpus Christi Police Dept. provides Helps families, health care providers and
older persons with prevention educational professionals understand
information through monthly programs childhood hearing loss, and the
at local Senior Community Centers on importance of early diagnosis and
various topics. Home security surveys intervention. Financial aid available to
available. those who qualify.
Family Counseling Services American Academy of
..................................361-852-7540 Audiology (AAA)
.................................www.fcscb.org ..................................800-222-2336
Crime victim compensation assistance ........................ www.audiology.org
and advocacy for victims during the American Tinnitus Association
criminal justice process; crime victims (ATA)........................800-634-8978
with disabilities. ....................................www.ata.org
Exists to cure Tinnitus through the
Texas Attorney General development of resources that advance
Crime Victim Services Tinnitus research.
..................................800-983-9933
.. www.texasattorneygeneral.gov Better Hearing Institute
Assists victims of crime by providing ..................................202-449-1100
information and administering victim ........................ www.audiology.org
services-related programs. Catholic Charities Ministry &
Life Enrichment for the
Texas Attorney General Disabled Program
Consumer Protection - ..................................361-884-0651
Identity Theft.........800-621-0508 .......www.catholiccharities-cc.org
Living Independently & Productively
Texas Legal Services Center Program (LIP). Provides activities that
Crime Victims Services will enhance the skills of deaf and hard of
................................... www.tlsc.org hearing persons, and help them develop
Provides legal services and self-help strategies that can assist them to live
advice, publications, resources, and with independence and dignity.
referrals to crime victims.
CCISD – Regional Day School
Victims Initiative for Program for the Deaf
Counseling, Advocacy, and ..................................361-878-7328
Restoration of the Southwest Comprehensive educational services for
(VICARS).................888-343-4414 students from birth to 21 with hearing loss.Deaf/Hard of Hearing Page 25
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Speak Up Texas......877-325-8789
Center......................361-993-1154 ............... www.speakuptexas.com
TTY..........................866-993-1154 Outreach program by the Public Utility
Video Phone............361-288-8774 Commission (PUC) to increase awareness
..................www.deafhhcenter.org and use of Speech-to-Speech, a feature of
5151 McArdle Rd. Relay Texas.
Offers ASL interpreters, social services
videophone access,job training/placement, Specialized Telecommunications
advocacy, outreach, adaptive equipment Assistance Program (STAP)
and sign language classes. Serves all ages Voice/TTY...............361-993-1154
with any degree of hearing loss, program Videophone.............361-288-8774
for deaf adults with developmental ..................................866-993-1154
disabilities. No income requirement. ..................www.deafhhcenter.org
5151 McArdle Rd.
Hear Now Program Special telephone equipment or services
...................... 800-328-8602 x2508 for basic access to the telephone network.
......www.sotheworldmayhear.org Texas residents only; no income eligibility
National non-profit program committed to requirements.
assisting individuals permanently residing in
the U.S. who are deaf or hard of hearing Texas Health and Human
and have no other resources to acquire Services - Office for the Deaf &
hearing aids. Applications available for low Hard of Hearing Services
income persons to receive hearing help. ..................................512-438-4880
Help is based on income and cash assets. Videophone.............512-410-1387
TTY..........................866-581-9328
Lions Club Affordable Hearing ........................ www.hhs.texas.gov
Aid Project Works in partnership with people who
..................................630-571-5466 are deaf or hard of hearing to eliminate
Provides repaired, used hearing aids. societal and communication barriers to
Items are donated and repaired for use. improve equal access for people of all ages
National Association of the Deaf who are deaf or hard of hearing to enable
Videophone (2 Yrs) them to express their freedoms, participate
..................................301-587-1788 in society to their individual potential, and
TTY..........................301-587-1789 reduce their isolation regardless of location,
................................... www.nad.org socioeconomic status, or degree of disability.
Nation’s premier civil rights organization
of, by and for the deaf and hard of hearing Texas School for the Deaf
individuals in the U.S.A. ..................................512-462-5353
.......................www.tsd.state.tx.us
RELAY Texas..........................7-1-1 1102 S. Congress Ave.; Austin
..................................800-735-2989 Educational programs from birth to age 21.
..................... www.relaytexas.com
Telephone interpreting services between DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY
individuals who have hearing and/or speech See: CHILD/INFANT/
loss to those who do not. Available 24/7. YOUTH SERVICESYou can also read
