HELPFUL WEBSITES Kids In Trouble Help Page North Texas Youth Connection

HELPFUL WEBSITES
Kids In Trouble Help Page
Kithp.50webs.com
North Texas Youth Connection
http://www.ntxyouthconnection.org/programs.htm
Texas Youth Hotline:
www.dfps.state.tx.us/youth_hotline/youth.asp
Youth Suicide Hotline:
www.befrienders.org
Drug Abuse Hotline:
www.drughelp.org
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Para información en Español favor de llamar a
la oficina de Servicios Sociales, 369-0598
HOTLINES/SUPPORT SERVICES
Frequently Called Numbers
Suicide Hotlines!!!!!!
before you act, read these webpages…
it may save your life!
www.metanoia.org/suicide
or
www.befrienders.org
AIDS HOTLINE (24/7)........................... 800-CDC-INFO
In Spanish 800-344-7332
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
HOTLINE:.................................................800-252-6465
ALANON.....................................387-7237 or 380-8005
Support for families with an alcoholic member.
First United Methodist Church, M-W-F, at noon.
ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS (LOCAL).................................383-8252
ALATEEN...............................................(940) 458-1273
or email: [email protected]
Support Group for teens with addicted family members.
ANN’S HAVEN HOSPICE
Adolescent Grief Groups........................(940) 349-5900
Safehaven
GIRLS and BOYS TOWN NATIONAL
CRISIS HOTLINE:................................... 800-448-3000
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE....800-252-5400 or 387-8544
24 hrs. 7 days a week. COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITES FOR TEENS
www.victoriayouthclinic.ca Live Online Help with:
Sexual Identity & Sexual Health / Mental Health /
Eating Disorders / Addictions / Violence CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER.................. 383-4494
Offers free pregnancy testing, counseling, information
and referrals on adoption, STD, and abortion
information — advocates for the mother and pre-born
child.
DISD TEEN PARENTING
PROGRAM................................................... 369-0599
Childcare & transportation assistance, parent
education for pregnant and/or parent students in
Denton ISD. Goal is for parents to continue in school
to obtain a high school diploma and attain job skills.
DENTON POLICE
FAMILY SERVICES...................................... 349-7909
Help with family violence and victims of crime.
EATING DISORDERS
DR. RAMSAY & ASSOC.............................. 382-5688
Questions/concerns/counseling
FRIENDS OF
THE FAMILY....................800-572-4031 or 382-7273
24-hour crisis line. 7 days a week crisis line for rape,
assault, and other abuse survivors. Also, help for their
family and friends.
KIDS IN TROUBLE HELP PAGE
www.Kithp.50webs.com
MARIJUANA ANONYMOUS
[email protected] www.marijuana-anonymous.org
Support for individuals attempting recovery
from addiction to marijuana – see website for
meeting times/locations
MHMR EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH
HOTLINE............................. 387-5555 or 800-762-0157
Suicide and other mental health crisis
intervention.
PFLAG............................................................382-8596 Parents, families and friends of lesbians, and gays. Support and information.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD.............................891-0737
RAPE HOTLINE.....................................800-656-HOPE
Crisis rape counseling
RUNAWAY HOTLINE............................1-800-786-2929
Provides crisis intervention and peer counseling to
runaways, At-risk youth, and families. Information and
referral are available to callers in need of shelter, food,
clothing, medical assistance, counseling, and other
related services.
SAFE HAVEN........................................(940) 349-5900
Bereavement / grief support for teens and families
SUICIDE HOTLINE..............................1-800-784-2433
TEXAS YOUTH HOTLINE.................1-800-210-2278
phone counseling day or night
TEXAS RUNAWAY HOTLINE ..............1-888-580-4357
phone counseling day or night
TEXAS EMPLOYMENT
COMMISSION............................................. 382-6712
Job Corp, Denton County
WOMAN TO WOMAN................................. 383-4494
A resource for women’s pregnancy and other health concerns.
HEALTH CARE SERVICES
DENTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPT....................... 349-2900
Well child clinic for WIC qualified families. Pre-natal care
low-risk WIC qualified and primary care for sick children on WIC
or Medicaid or income qualified. Clinics by appointment only.
Walk-in immunization clinic M-TH 7:00 am - 11:30 am, 1:00 pm
- 6:00 pm, Fri. 8:00 am - 11:30 am, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm.
Well Child Clinic Coordinator, Carol Wilson, R.N.
COOK CHILDREN’S PEDIATRIC CLINIC.............898-1477
DENTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER............384-3535
PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL of DENTON............898-7000
DRUG TESTING (PROVE IT!)
Pinnacle Diagnostics and Laboratories.............898-1787
Walk-in urine drug screens without doctor’s orders. Ask for quantitative results. 5 panel (5 common drugs of abuse) drug screens
cost $30 and take 30 minutes for results. 10 panel drug screens
are more expensive and have a 24-hour turnaround.
KIWANIS CLUB CHILDREN’S CLINIC............ 387-6323
Provides financial assistance for medical and dental
services for children through 16 years of age. For low
income families NOT on Medicaid. Monday through
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
THE PEOPLE’S CLINIC................................. 387-2020
Primary Health Care, Sliding Fee Schedule,
Bilingual Available. By Appointment Only. Same Day
Appointments Available. Call for Appointment.
TWU DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC.................... 898-2888
Cleaning and x-rays with advanced students under
supervision.
ABUSE AND NEGLECT
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
HOTLINE...............................................800-252-5400
To report suspected abuse/neglect. Teens can self
report to the:
The Children’s Advocacy Center
Denton Police Dept.
Family Services Department ..................349-7909
CPS Denton Office ...............................387-8544
Call 911 if abuse is imminent
Protects children from abuse and neglect; works
to preserve family with counseling services. Finds
permanent homes for children who cannot safely live
with parents.
DENTON COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY.....382-7273
Call 911 if abuse is imminent
Agency for victims of rape/domestic abuse with shelter
and teen counseling services available.
CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER.............866-875-1015
Child sexual and other abuse counseling,
investigations, prosecutions, protection
EMERGENCY FOOD, CLOTHING
AND SHELTER
Community Clothing Room..................565-6353
Free clothing.
Open Monday 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1st Saturday of each month 10 a.m.-12 Noon
Community Food Center.......................382-0807
109 W. Sycamore. Free emergency food.
(limited to four times a year) Hrs.: M – F,
1 – 3 p.m. (except holidays), ID required.
Friends of the Family.............................382-7273
Emergency shelter for battered women and
children or rape victims.
FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY
THRIFT SHOP.................................................387-1750
Clothing and shoes for all ages
HOPE, Inc......................................................382-0609
Assistance for homeless families and their dependents
Ruth’s Room..............................................591-7884
1721 North Carroll Blvd. Free Clothing Open
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
Interfaith Ministries.............................565-5479
Social Security card required. Assistance on basis of
need and emergency situation. Hours: M – F, 9 – 11
a.m. Administers Plus One City utility assistance.
Executive Director: Condell Garden
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)................349-2930
Nutrition counseling and food assistance for
pregnant women and children birth to 5 years old. By
appointment only. Food voucher package available
for homeless individuals.
Director, Bryanne Jones M – Th., 8 a.m.-12 n, 1 – 7
p.m. To assist families with dependent children who
are homeless or at risk, but have the desire and ability
to become self-sufficient. Program offers financial
assistance, transportation, childcare, budget, and goal
setting. Executive Director: Barbara Atkins
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Lawyer’s Referral Service
State Bar of Texas......................... 800-252-9690
For general information. Names and addresses of
lawyers to consult concerning legal problems. Free.
Legal aid of North Texas..........................383-1406
Civil legal services for low income families and
persons. Call for information.
COUNSELING AND OTHER
SUPPORT SERVICES
Counseling Center of Denton (CCD)........................................382-5328
ccdcounseling.com
Family Tree Program Free services to eligible
families may include individual and/or family counseling, and educational support groups for parents and
youth. Counseling for teens to 17 years of age.
Chemical Dependency Programs Assessment, evaluation, intervention, and support for the
chemically dependent adolescent or adult, and their
family members.
DIVORCE SANITY (For your parents!) Divorce
related counseling, social studies for adoption and
custody cases, supervised visitation and exchanges,
and Parallel Parenting (education workshops for
divorced and divorcing parents)
Bilingual counselors are available.
DENTON TREATMENT CENTER...................483-0644
Treatment for addiction to heroin and other opiates.
Call 5:30 am – 1 p.m., M-F 7:00-9:30 am, Sat.
Legal aid of North Texas..........................383-1406
Civil legal services for low income families and
persons. Call for information.
COUNSELING AND OTHER
SUPPORT SERVICES
Counseling Center of Denton (CCD)........................................382-5328
ccdcounseling.com
Family Tree Program Free services to eligible
families may include individual and/or family counseling, and educational support groups for parents and
youth. Counseling for teens to 17 years of age.
Chemical Dependency Programs Assessment, evaluation, intervention, and support for the
chemically dependent adolescent or adult, and their
family members.
DIVORCE SANITY (For your parents!) Divorce
related counseling, social studies for adoption and
custody cases, supervised visitation and exchanges,
and Parallel Parenting (education workshops for
divorced and divorcing parents)
Bilingual counselors are available.
DENTON TREATMENT CENTER...................483-0644
Treatment for addiction to heroin and other opiates.
Call 5:30 am – 1 p.m., M-F 7:00-9:30 am, Sat.
DISD ATTENDANCE OFFICERS...................369-0290
Information regarding student attendance, non-attendance, and compulsory attendance laws.
DISD HEALTH SERVICES..............................369-0685
Specific health questions or concerns.
DISD STUDENT
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM..............................369-0598
Provides counseling support and assessments for
mental health and substance abuse problems. Referrals to low and no-cost counselors available. Have a
drug problem? A problem with depression? A problem
with your parents? Eating disorder? This program can
get you help!
DISD SOCIAL WORK SERVICES..................369-0598
Information on community resources and crisis support
assistance to families and students. Bi-lingual
DENTON ISD COMMUNITY EDUCATION......369-0091
GED preparation, family recreation classes.
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF
NORTH TEXAS (CISNT) - CAMPUS MANAGERS:
CISNT helps remove barriers to student’s academic
success. Students may be referred by: self, parent,
peer, counselor, teacher, and/or administration.
CISNT Campus Managers:
Calhoun Middle School
Amber Young.............................................369-2479
Denton High School:
Stephanie Sutton......................................369-2024
Borman Elementary
Aimee Crane.............................................369-2527
Rivera Elementary
Christi Perez.............................................369-3875
Student Assistance Counselors:
Calhoun Middle School
Gary Wood...............................................369-2360
Crownover Middle School
Angie Breuer............................................369-4708
Harpool Middle School
Mario de la Garza....................................369-1710
McMath Middle School
Bobbie Roberts........................................369-3311
Navo Middle School
Carolyn Mohair.................................972-347-7509
Strickland Middle School:.
Heather Hathaway...................................369-4292
Denton High School:
Kati Willis.................................................369-2180
Guyer High School:
Mary Rivers..............................................369-1019
Ryan High School:
Anne Scaggs............................................369-3028
Fred Moore High School - Teen Parenting Program
Audra Williams..........................................369-4006
Denton High School - Teen Parenting Program
Martha Puga..............................................369-2027
Guyer High School - Teen Parenting Program
Martha Puga..............................................369-1038
Ryan High School - Teen Parenting Program
Audra Williams...........................................369-3035
High
Schools: – 369 –
Denton HS
Doretha Hudspeth 9-12 S-Z 2017
Kimberly Keith Career & Tech 2020
Christopher Lydia 9-12 F-L 2012
Molly Tait
9-12 A-E 2019
Dottie McEuin 9-12 M-R +ESL 2018
Kati Willis Student Assistance 2180
Ryan HS
Linda Skaggs G-Mar 3022
Patsy Chilcote Career & Tech 3025
Kim Crenshaw 9-12 Mas-P
3023 Michele Hornyak 9-12 Q-Z
3021
Erica Chupp 9-12 A-F 3020 Anne Scaggs Student Assistance 3028 Guyer HS
Donna Jones 9-12 U-Z
1024 Jeanie Bragg Career & Tech 1033
Diane Lowe
9-12 A-D
1020
Debbie Grindle 9-12 E-J 1021
Amy Lawrence 9-12 P-T 1022
Jessica Dean 9-12 K-O 1023
Mary Rivers Student Assistance 1019
Fred Moore HS
Kathleen Ashton Counselor 4003
Davis School
Teresa Finch Counselor 4053
7th and 8th A-K
6th and 8th L-Z
Student Assistance
2359
2361 2360
6-2, 7-2, 8-2
6-1, 7-1, 8-1
Student Assistance 4707
4706 4708
6th A-L & Grade 7
6th M-Z & Grade 8
Student Assistance 1711
1712
1710
6-1 & Grade 8
6-2 & Grade 7 Student Assistance 3310
3312 3311
Grade 6 and 8-1 Grade 7 and 8-2 Student Assistance 7507
7508 7509
7th L-Z & Grade 8
7th A-K and Grade 6
Student Assistance 4289
4291 4292
Middle Schools:
Calhoun MS
Sabrina Polk Pam Ammons Gary Wood Crownover MS
Amy Matthews
Jennifer Carter
Angie Breuer Harpool MS
Annette Price
Amy McCloud
Mario de la Garza
McMath MS
Katie Wallace
Mary Arndt Bobby Roberts Navo MS
Pat Schanz Ginger Ester Carolyn Mohair Strickland MS
Diane Smith Dianne Baskin Heather Hathaway Elementary
Schools
Blanton
Tiffany Doss
Counselor
369-0704
Borman
Tiffany Gonzalez
Counselor
369-2526
Evers
Jane Smith
Counselor
369-2605
Ginnings
Erika Anderson
Counselor
369-2705
Hawk
Melanie Stolfus
Counselor
369-1804
Hodge
Carmen Bray
Counselor
369-2804
Sam Houston
Jim Henson
Counselor
369-2946
Lee
Susan Washa
Counselor
369-3505
Lee
Michael Paz
Counselor
369-3505
McNair
Deanne Harrup
Counselor
369-3604
Nelson
Shannon Wickstrom Counselor
369-1404
Paloma Creek
Shannon Raikes
Counselor
972-347-7304
Pecan Creek
Holly Forester
Counselor
369-4451
Providence
Rhonda Banks
EP Rayzor
Hailey Lantz
Newton Rayzor
Yolanda Horsh
Rivera
Emily Arbesu
Rivera
Rene Shelton
Savannah
Shannon Meshell
Stephens
Stephani Short
WS Ryan
Marti Crouch
Wilson
Angela Gorton
Ann Windle
Jennifer Austin
Counselor
369-1905
Counselor
369-4104
Counselor
369-3703
Counselor
369-3806
Intervention
369-3812
Counselor
972-347-7404
Counselor
369-0829
Counselor
369-4610
Counselor
369-4546
Counselor
369-3915
District
Wide
Barb Haflich
Coordinator of
369-0599
Social Worker Larry Mankoff
Supervisor
369-0598
For general information, contact:
Larry Mankoff 369-0595 or email: [email protected]
Emergency numbers:
In Cases of:
MEDICAL emergencies
FIRE or CRIME in progress
Dial
911
Non-Emergency POLICE - 349-8181
Hospitals
Presbyterian Hospital .... 898-7000
Denton Regional Medical
Center of Denton............. 384-3535
HELP LINES
MATERIAL PROVIDED BY
THE DISD
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
AND SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS
AND COMMUNITIES
REVISED FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR