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 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 help, information and resources, counseling, parenting classes, and post-abortion support.
(www.mcpcfriends.com)
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.nationalshare.org)
Texas Youth Hotline (24 hrs): 800-210-2278
Provides crisis intervention and counseling to youth and families dealing with conflict, truancy, abuse, or neglect.
(www.dfps.texas.gov/Youth_Hotline)
Mercy Heart: 817-514-0290
Assists families of inmates through and beyond transition.
(www.mercyheart.org)
Suicide Support:
(www.suicide.org)
1-800-SUICIDE
Domestic Violence:
SafeHaven of Tarrant County
(www.safehaventc.org) — 877-701-7233
Women’s Haven of Tarrant County (now part of SafeHaven), Fort Worth 24 hrs: 817-535-6464
Men’s Counseling Program (BIP): 817-536-3809
Counseling Center: 817-536-5496
Emergency shelter and counseling for domestic violence victims.
(www.safehaventc.org)
Rape Crisis Hotline – Fort Worth: 817-927-2737, 817-927-4040
24-Hour Hotline by The Women’s Center of Tarrant County
(www.womenscentertc.org)
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)