RESOURCES

The following are some resources for additional information and assistance:

Families:
The WARM Place (What About Remembering Me, Inc.), Fort Worth 817-870-2272
Provides support for children ages 3-18 accompanied by their parents or guardians, and young adults ages 19-25 who have experienced the death loss of a loved one.
(www.thewarmplace.org)


Mid Cities Pregnancy Center, North Richland Hills Metro / 817-577-4387, 817-427-4377
Helps women who find themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Free pregnancy test, practical helps, alternative information and resources, counseling, parenting classes and post abortion information.
(www.mcpc.org)


SHARE, Bedford 817-685-4901
Self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to parents who have lost a baby, whether in pregnancy or infancy.
(www.sharemidcitiestx.bigstep.com)


Texas Youth Hotline 24 hrs/800-210-2278
Provides crisis intervention and telephone counseling to troubled youth and families who face issues related to family conflicts, delinquency, truancy, abuse and neglect.
(www.texasyouth.org)


Mercy Heart 817-514-0290
Assists families of inmates through and beyond transition.
(www.mercyheart.org)


Suicide:
( www.suicide.org)
1-800- SUICIDE


Domestic Violence:
Safe Haven of Tarrant County
(www.safehaventc.org) 877-701-7233


Women’s Haven of Tarrant County Inc., Fort Worth 24 hrs/817-535-6464
Men’s Counseling Program. BIP program. 817-536-3809
Counseling Center 817-536-5496
Emergency shelter and counseling for victims of domestic violence.
(www.womenshaven.org)


Rape Crisis, 817-927-2737, 817-927-4040
City of Fort Worth Rape Crisis 24 Hour Hotline
(www.womenscenter.info)

Substance Abuse & Addictions:
AL-ANON/ALATEEN, Fort Worth & Tarrant County 817-336-2492
Provides support for friends and family of alcoholics. Education programs available.
(www.dallasal-anon.org)


Seniors & Elder Care:
Alzheimer’s Association of North Texas 817-336-4949; 800-471-4422
Information and support services for Alzheimer’s patients and family members.
(www.alz.org/northcentraltexas)


The North Central Texas Area Agency On Aging 800-272-3921
Plans and coordinates services and programs for older persons.


Mid-Cities Care Corps, Hurst 817-282-0531
Various services for people age 60+ in the Northeast Tarrant County area.


Senior Adult Day Program, Fort Worth 817-335-8218
Day and respite care, including meals, activities, health and hygiene services, and recreation for individuals with Alzheimer?s and related disorders.
( www.jameslwest.org)


Additional Services:

Mental Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County: 24 Hour Crisis 817- 335-3022.
(www.mhmrtc.org)


Autism Society of Greater Tarrant County 817-917-3111
Information and support for families and professionals working with individuals with Autistic Spectrum disorders.


Cancer Care Services, Fort Worth 817-921-0653
Provides financial, emotional and social assistance to cancer patients and their families.
(www.cancercareservices.org)


Life After Loss, Fort Worth 817-737-9990
Five-week session for anyone who has lost a loved one within the last two years. Registration required. Sponsored by American Cancer Society.
(www.cancer.org)