Community Resources

We are a locally governed affiliate of a global organization. For more than 70 years, we have partnered with Denton County donors, businesses, governments, and nonprofits to co-create solutions to our neighbors' most pressing challenges. We take a comprehensive approach, listening and responding to local needs so everyone in Denton County can thrive.

Our Mission:

To improve lives by mobilizing Denton County communities to action so all can thrive.

 

Our Vision:

A Denton County community with strengthened resilience, wellness, and financial security where everyone, regardless of age, has the opportunity to flourish.

1314 Teasley Lane

Denton, TX 76205

940.566.5851

 

Social Service Referral Hours

Mon-Thurs 9:30 am - Noon | 1 - 4 pm https://www.unitedwaydenton.org/impact

 

 

The Mission of Community in Schools of North Texas is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

 

https://cisnt.org/

 

 

Founded in 1982, the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated and purchased foods through a network of nearly 500 Partner Agencies and Organizations in 12 counties.

https://ntfb.org/

 

Food Pantry and Community Aid Fund

Tuesdays & Thursdays (except holidays) – Walk In 10am - 1pm

 

Food Pantry

1^st Saturday of each month (including holidays) – Drive Thru 10am - 12 pm

 

*During inclement weather, the LCUMC Food Pantry follows the same closure as Lake Dallas ISD.

 

Who can use the Food Pantry?

Clients of the Food Pantry are asked to provide the following identification at the time of application, as well as each subsequent visit.

1. Proof of residency in the cities of Corinth, Hickory Creek, Lake Dallas, or Shady Shores (e.g. a water bill, electricity bill, or rental receipt)
2. Current valid photo identification

 

https://www.lakecitiesumc.org/community-food-pantry

The CEP program has been granted to LDISD for the 2026-2027 school year!

 

This means that all students at Lake Dallas Elementary, Corinth Elementary, and Shady Shores Elementary will receive free breakfast and lunch! thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

The Community Eligibility Provisions (CEP) allows us to offer meals at no cost to every elementary student, no matter their eligibility for free or reduced lunch. This program is based on a specific percentage of students enrolled in SNAP, TANF or Medicaid, and our schools have met the required 25% ISP to qualify.

 

Additionally, secondary students who qualify for reduced price meals under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) will receive meals at no cost.

 

Families with students at Lake Dallas Middle and High School must complete the Free and Reduced price meal application apply for meal benefits since those campuses aren’t covered by the CEP. Families with students enrolled in Elementary school may still help the district’s school funding if they do fill out the application.

 

DID YOU KNOW that submitting your application for the National School Lunch Program can do MORE than just provide access to free and reduced-price school meals? Qualification under NSLP may also mean you are eligible for:

• Increased School Funding
• Reduced Registration fees for AP, SAT, and ACT testing
• Discounted rates associated with college applications
• Discounted rates on Internet services

 

Click here to apply in Skyward Family Access or turn in the attached paper application to your child’s campus.

 

 

The Food Center mission is to provide emergency food assistance from a central community storehouse to needy families and individuals in the City of Denton and Northern Denton County struggling with hunger insecurity.

 

Mondays 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Wednesdays 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM

 

People needing food & qualify for food assistance will be asked to park in a designated area and then come inside for food assistance. Come inside to be interviewed for qualifying and other assistance.

 

306 N. Loop 288, Suite 400

Denton, Texas 76209

940-382-0807

 

https://www.dentoncfc.org/

 

Who We Serve

People seeking food assistance include low-wage workers and their families, senior citizens living on fixed incomes, victims of family violence and of disasters, the chronically ill, the severely disabled, the homeless, the under-employed and the temporarily and long-term

unemployed. More than one third of those served by Tarrant Area Food Bank and its network are children.

Where We Serve

TAFB serves 13 counties in North Texas: Tarrant, Bosque, Cooke, Denton, Erath, Hamilton, Hill, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell and Wise.

TAFB North

306 N. Loop 288, Ste.113

Denton, TX 76209

817-857-7100

 

https://tafb.org/

 

Our mission: Making healthcare a reality for every kid

We offer quality, safe, equitable, compassionate, family-centered care to children and families looking for accessible and exceptional health providers. From diapers through graduation, PediPlace staff provides a medical home to uninsured and underinsured families.

 

Park Lane Village

502 S. Old Orchard Lane, #126

Lewisville, TX 75067

Phone: 972-436-7962

 

Monday - Friday:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Open until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays

Closed for lunch

12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

 

For the convenience of all our patients, PediPlace sees patients by appointment. This helps us see your child faster — and provide the highest-quality care. Please call 972-436-7962 to make an appointment.

https://www.pediplace.org/

 

Denton County Public Health promotes and preserves sustainable community health through exceptional education, compassionate care, and quality service.

 

533 S Loop 288

Denton, TX 76205

940-349-2900

 

https://www.dentoncounty.gov/1799/Denton-County-Public-Health

 

1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)

https://www.cdc.gov/

 

For emergency services, please call 911

Our hospitals are committed to offering advanced healthcare services with a compassionate, patient-focused approach in the Denton area.

https://www.medicalcityhealthcare.com/locations/medical-city-denton-hospital?utm_campaign=corp_listings_mgmt&utm_source=google&utm_medium=business_li sting

 

Medical City Denton

3535 S Interstate 35

Denton, TX 76210

940-384-3535

 

Medical City Lewisville Hospital

500 W Main ST Lewisville, TX 75057

469-370-2000

 

To register for an appointment online…

https://www.medicalcityhealthcare.com/patient-resources/register-online

 

Is a mental health referral service for Denton County residents looking for information about mental health community resources.

 

DCPH Links is not a crisis hotline or crisis response service. If you are experiencing a

medical emergency, call 911, and if you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988.

 

How We Support

DCPH Links is a free mental health navigation service that helps residents understand their options and connect with the right support, whether that is counseling, peer support, self-care tools, or a higher level of care.

 

How to Connect

You can reach a Navigator during business hours by calling or texting 940-349-3000. You can also contact our team by filling out this form, and a Navigator will be in touch soon.

 

Denton County MHMR Center is a local Non-Profit Community Center individuals in Denton County with Adult and Child Mental Health Services, Intellectual & Development Disability Services, and Crisis Services.

 

Crisis Hotline: 1-800-762-0157 https://www.dentonmhmr.org/

2519 Scripture St.

Denton, TX 76201

 

Community Clothes Closet is a non-profit charitable organization established as a Christian outreach to provide assistance to families in need of free clothing in Denton and surrounding counties. Our goal is to provide clothing for everyday life, to wear to school and even a job interview all at no-cost.

The Community Clothes Closet serves families from all walks of life, does not matter where a family lives or the reason for wanting to shop for FREE Clothing.

In the 14 years of operation, we have provided clothing, shoes and accessories to families in our communities. Does not matter where they live, no paperwork required, income status does not apply.

Our Back-to-School New Socks and Underwear will be distributed in August and September, PLUS each child receives new shoes. Our families can receive these items once in August or September. The month of December, our Toy Giveaway, which was incorporated into our appointment program, provided 861 toys for Christmas morning.

https://www.communityclothescloset.net/

 

117 W 6^th Street Justin, TX 76247

817-291-8872

 

Big Brother Big Sisters helps children realize their potential and build their futures. Through youth mentoring we nurture children and strengthen communities

Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

 

306 N Loop 288 #107

Denton, TX 76209

 

BBBS Lone Star Central Office 5001 LBJ Freeway

Suite 450

Dallas, TX 75244 888-887-BIGS

https://bbbstx.org/

 

https://www.aa.org/

Find an AA near you (https://www.aa.org/find-aa)

 

Cocaine Anonymous World Services website is (https://ca.org/_

 

https://marijuana-anonymous.org/

 

In-person and online meetings (https://marijuana-anonymous.org/find-a-meeting/)

 

Find In Person Meeting (https://na.org/meetingsearch/find-na/)

Find Virtual Meetings (https://na.org/meetingsearch/virtual-meeting-search/)

 

An online support group for parents and caregivers of teen and adult children who are experimenting or struggling with substances, or in early recovery.

 

https://na.org/