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Adult/Child Abuse Hotline
| Adult/Child Abuse Hotline | 800.252.5400 |
Crisis
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis and a live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds quickly. If you are in crisis, text HOME to 741741.
Domestic Violence Resources
| 24 Hour Hotline | 800.799.7233 |
| Wise Hope & Crisis Shelter | 940.626.4855 |
Housing
| Decatur Housing Authority | 940.627.5996 |
| Eagle Ridge Terrace | 940.627.5438 |
| Bridgeport Housing Authority | 940.683.2710 |
| Estates of Bridgeport | 940.683.23396 |
| Henderson Terrace Apts | 940.683.2450 |
| Boyd South Apartments | 940.433.5665 |
| The Luety Apartments | 940.648.3296 |
| Rhome Apartments | 817-636-2660 |
| Nocona Housing Authority | 940.825.6515 |
Kids Activities
- Crayola Free Coloring Pages
- PBS Kids
- Fun Brain
- ABC Mouse – Free for 30 days
- Learn with Homer – Free for 30 days
- Magic Blox
Meals for Students
Decatur: This service continues at the Multipurpose Building. Breakfast and lunch are offered 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Friday. All students 18 and under are eligible for the meals. Parents can pick up meals for their children by presenting the student’s report card or have the student present with them at the time of pickup. Children do not need to be students at Decatur ISD to participate in the meal program
Bridgeport: Parents can pick up meals for their children by showing each child’s report car (paper copy or showing parent portal on cell phone) or have children present. For those individuals not enrolled in BISD, a copy of the child’s birth certificate can be used if the child is not present. Breakfast and lunch are offered 11a.m. to 1p.m. Monday through Friday
Pick up locations: Bridgeport Elementary, Intermediate, High School Twin Oaks Assembly of God (300 E Cates Street), Norma Coble Civic Center (51 Runaway Bay Drive), Lake Bridgeport City Hall (301 S Main Street, Bridgeport, TX), Volunteer Fire Department (280 CR 3743, Bridgeport)
Boyd: Meals are delivered twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays
Alvord: Alvord ISD will provide breakfast and lunch to go for any of our students that need it. The student must be present to pick the meals up. Meals can be picked up at the Elementary Cafeteria from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. by the outside entrance doors.
Paradise: If you chose to pick up a meal you will need to come to the rear of Paradise Elementary between 11a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Your meal will be brought to the car. If you indicated that you need your meal delivered, it will be delivered between 11a.m. and 12:30p.m. Please be home during this time frame when the meal is delivered. For any questions please contact Greg Fletcher 940.969.5069
Chico: Distribution at Sand Flat Fire Department, Crafton Fire Department and Blue Moon Pet Resort will be from 11:00am until Noon. Distribution at the Elementary School in the back in the Bus Lane, will be from 11:00am until 1:00pm.
Northwest: During the extended break, Northwest ISD will offer free meals to all students from Monday to Friday, March 16 to 27. During these days, breakfast and lunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at select campuses. Meals will be delivered to vehicles
Slidell: Anyone 18 and under, breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and lunch 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please pick up at the back of the elementary cafeteria. If you would like for it to be delivered please contact bhayhurst@slidellisd.net
Medications Assistance
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Parenting Advice Line
| Parenting Advice Line | 817.332.6399 |
Payment Deferral and Payment Assistance
Please call your bank’s customer service line and request to speak with them regarding payment assistance due to COVID-19
Pharmacies that Deliver
| CVS – Decatur | 940.626.4889 |
| Best Value Renshaw Drug – Decatur | 940.627.5343 |
| S&J Medical Center – Decatur | 940.627.5400 |
| Gail’s’ Pharmacy – Bridgeport | 940.683.4011 |
| Valu-Rite – Bridgeport | 940.683.2950 |
| Boyd Medicine Store | 940.433.8056 |
| Best Value – Rhome | 817.638.5561 |
Rent Assistance/Legal Aid
| Community Action Partners | 817.392.5720 |
| Texas Apartment Association |
Transportation
TAPS – Free Rides to COVID-19 Appointments
Unemployment Resources
| Unemployment Benefit Services | 800.939.6631 |
United Way
Call Times by Area Code
- If your area code begins with 9, call between 8 am-Noon on Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
- If your area code begins with 3, 4, 5, or 6, call between 1 pm-5pm on Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
- If your area code begins with 7 or 8, call between 8 am-noon on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.
- If your area code begins with 2, call between 1 pm-5 pm on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.
Utilities
| Texas Neighborhood Services | 800.325.6944 |
| Wise Area Relief Mission | 940.626.4676 |
| South Wise Services | 940.433.5281 |