Health Education and Patient/Family Support
- Most hospitals have patient education programs for specific problems. Many also have community education (marketing) programs. Also see Community Resources section.
AIDS Resource Center
- 2701 Reagan Avenue Dallas 75219
- 214-521-5123
- Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm.
- Languages: English, Spanish
- How to apply: Referral from another agency required.
- Cost of services: No cost for services.
- Website: http://www.RCDallas.org
- Services: Provides HIV Education, HIV/AIDS Library with Internet access, Insurance Assistance Program, Food Pantry, Hot Lunch Program, Dental program, Violence Intervention, and a Young Adult Program. Group classes: AIDS, gay/lesbian relationships, same sex family violence, and a community service class for those wishing to volunteer at the resource center. Also provides HIV Helpline: 1-866-657-AIDS for answers to your questions.
Alliance for Infant Survival
- P.O. Box 443 Hurst, 76053
- 817-222-0469; 1-800-650-SIDS (TX only)
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
- Languages: English
- How to apply: Call, walk-in
- Cost of services: Donations accepted
- Website: http://www.infantsurvival.org/
- Services: Education, research support, support for those affected by sudden, unexpected or accidental loss of a child up to age two.
Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter
- 4144 N. Central Expwy. Suite 750 Dallas, 75204
- 214 827 0062; 1-800-272-3900 (Helpline)
- Community Offices:
- Carrollton and Denton 214-540-2412
- Corsicana 903-872-6778
- Waxahachie 972-923-8081
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Helpline Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
- Languages: English
- How to apply: Call or walk-in
- Cost of services: Donations accepted.
- Website: http://www.alzdallas.org/
- Services: Resource library at Dallas location, respite assistance, family assistance, caregiver classes, support groups for caregivers, early onset spouses, early state, and grief bereavement
American Cancer Society, Dallas Metro
- 8900 Carpenter Frwy Dallas, 75247
- 214-819-1200
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Languages: English, Spanish
- How to apply: Walk-in, call
- Cost of services: Donations accepted
- Website: http://www.cancer.org
- Services: Education, awareness, cancer facts and figures, statistics, research programs and funding, assistance with quitting smoking, relay for life, support, advocacy, and fundraising
American Diabetes Association, Area VI South Central Region
- 4100 Alpha Road Suite 100 Dallas, 75244
- 972-392-1181
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- Languages: English, Spanish
- How to apply: Walk-in, call
- Cost of services: Donations accepted.
- Website: http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
- Services: Education, awareness, support, referrals, diet and exercise assistance, recipes, prevention, research, government affairs, advocacy, and fundraising
American Foundation for the Blind, Southwest
- 60 Treadway Plaza Dallas, 75235
- 214-352-7222
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
- Languages: English, Spanish
- How to apply: Walk-in, call
- Cost of services: Donations accepted
- Website: http://www.afb.org/
- Services: Education, awareness, referrals, advocacy, research, support, and fundraising
American Heart Association, Greater Dallas Region
- 1615 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, 75207
- 214-748-7212
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- Languages: English, Spanish
- How to apply: Walk-in, call
- Cost of services: Donations accepted, prices vary for CPR courses.
- Website: http://www.americanheart.org
- Services: Education, awareness, referrals, research, advocacy, support, prevention, management, fundraising, CPR classes
American Lung Association of Texas, Dallas & Fort Worth Region
- 8150 Brookriver Drive S-102, LB-151 Dallas, 75247
- 214-631-5864
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Languages: English, Spanish
- How to apply: Walk-in, call
- Cost of services: Donations accepted
- Website: http://www.lungusa.org/
- Services: Education, awareness, research, advocacy, lung cancer, COPD, allergies, asthma, tobacco control, air quality, support, and fundraising
American Parkinson Disease Association
- 8330 Meadow Road Suite 218 Dallas, 75231
- 214-387-2732
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Languages: English
- How to apply: Walk-in, call
- Cost of services: Donations accepted
- Website: http://www.apdaparkinson.org/
- Services: Education, awareness, referrals, advocacy, research, fellowships, grants, support, family assistance, and fundraising
American Red Cross
- 4800 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, 75235
- 214-678-4800
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Languages: English, Spanish
- How to apply: Walk-in, call
- Cost of services: Donations accepted, class prices vary (please call for specifics)
- Website: http://www.redcrossdallas.org
- Services: Emergency disaster assistance, social work referral, emergency preparedness training, emergency planning, CPR training aquatics and water safety training, baby-sitter training, family caregiver training, nurse assistant training, HIV/AIDS education
Arthritis Foundation, North Texas Chapter
- 4300 MacArthur Suite 245 Dallas, 75209
- 214-826-4361
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- Languages: English, Spanish
- How to apply: Walk-in, call
- Cost of services: Donations accepted
- Website: http://www.arthritis.org
- Services: Education, awareness, advocacy, research, support, referrals, exercise programs and fundraising
Community Dental Care
- 1420 West Mockingbird Lane Suite 500 Dallas, 75247
- 214-630-7080
- Other clinics:
- Bluit Flowers COPC-Dallas: 214 266 4280
- DeHaro-Saldivar COPC-Dallas: 214 266 0630
- East Dallas COPC- Dallas: 214 266 1170
- Farmers Branch-Carrollton: 972 241 2259
- Garland: 214 266 0760
- Parkland: 214 590 5518
- Stewpot Homeless-Dallas: 214 746 2785
- McKinney: 972 548 5580
- Colin County-Plano: 972 633 3380
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Languages: English, Spanish
- How to apply: Walk-in, call, appointment
- Cost of services: have to meet federal poverty guidelines for service, must be resident of certain counties (check with individual clinics to see if you qualify), diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, homeless agency referall. Each clinic has specific guidelines. Please contact the clinic in your area for specifics. Under 18 cost is $10, over 18 cost is $20. Missing appointments will disqualify you from eligibility of services. Donations accepted.
- Website: http://www.dentalhealthprograms.org/index.html
- Services: treatment services that range from amalgam and composite fillings and extractions to limited oral surgery, with dentures and partials available at some locations. Preventive dental health services include cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, diagnostic x-rays, oral hygiene instruction and nutritional counseling.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, North Texas
- 12801 North Central Expressway Suite 270 Dallas, 75243
- 972-386-0607
- Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
- Languages: English
- How to apply: Walk-in, call
- Cost of services: Donations accepted.
- Website: http://www.ccfa.org/chapters/ntexas/
- Services: Education, support groups, referrals, and fundraising events
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Northeast Texas Chapter
- 2929 Carlisle Suite 230 Dallas, 75204
- 214-871-2222 (Main); 972-263-7299 (Secondary)
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
- Languages: English
- How to apply: Walk-in, call
- Cost of services: Donations accepted
- Website: http://www.cff.org/Chapters/northeast-texas/
- Services: Support, educations, referrals, and fundraising events.
Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society
- 3003 LBJ Freeway Suite 125 E Dallas, 75234
- 972-620-7600
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm
- Languages: English
- How to apply: Walk-in, call
- Cost of services: Donations accepted.
- Website: http://www.dallasareaparkinson.org
- Services: Education/Awareness, referrals, support, family support, and fundraising events
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater North TX
- 8802 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, 75235
- 214 823 8809; 1 800 447 7778 (in Texas only)
- Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm
- Languages: English
- How to apply: Walk-in, call
- Cost of services: Donations accepted
- Website: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/efgnt/
- Services: Education, awareness, advocacy, research, support, and fundraising