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County Resources


This list may not include all available services in a county; please call 2-1-1 to find other resources in your area. Also, some information included here may have changed. TCJE does not endorse any organization's services or religious affiliations, and we cannot guarantee that services will be provided. Before visiting an organization, please contact them about availability, waitlists, and eligibility requirements.

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Camp County Resources

Community Health Services

Camp County Indigent Health Care Program

126 Church St. Room 303, Pittsburg, TX 75656 | (903) 856-3845 | (903) 856-2309 | http://www.dshs.state.tx.us

This program provides basic medical services to residents of this county who cannot receive health care coverage from any other source and who are eligible for the program. Eligibility is based on income and resources.

Lakes Regional MHMR Center

Provides community mental health services. Use the main phone number to contact an office for an appointment or to ask for more information about eligibility and programs. The 24-hour toll free Crisis Hotline is 877-466-0660. This crisis number is for people facing an emergency situation, such as having a homicidal or suicidal thoughts. If your call is an emergency, a crisis team may be sent out to help manage your situation. If necessary, emergency services may also be contacted to respond to your crisis.

Barbara Devine, Camp County Indigent Health Care Coordinator

Medical assistance program for Medicaid eligible persons in Camp County.

County Probation Offices

Morris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department

Education Assistance

Gateway to American Opportunities

Gateway to American Opportunities (GAO) offers reading programs for non-English speaking individuals in rural East Texas Counties. They also offer financial literacy tutor training and homebuyer education.

Employment Services

Workforce Solutions East Texas - Pittsburg

211 Mill St. Suite 127, Pittsburg, TX 75686 | (903) 856-5643 | (903) 856-5447 | http://easttexasworkforce.org

Job search assistance and resources are available to the public free of charge. Toll Free: 1(877)967-5228 Hours: Monday - Friday8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Housing Services

Pittsburg Housing Authority

400 Broach St, Pittsburg, TX 75686 | (903) 856-3760 | (903) 856-1810 | http://www.hud.gov

This agency administers public housing programs such as Section 8 rental housing vouchers and Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common.

Indigent Defense Services

Elaine Young, Camp County Clerk

126 Church St. Room 102, Pittsburg, TX 75686 | (903) 856-2731 | (903) 856-6112 | http://www.co.camp.tx.us/default.aspx?Camp_County%2FCounty_Clerk=

Theresa Bockman, Camp County District Clerk

126 Church St. Room 204, Pittsburg, TX 75686 | (903) 856-3221 | (903) 856-0560 | http://www.co.camp.tx.us/default.aspx?Camp_County%2FDistrict_Clerk=

Legal Aid Services

Lone Star Legal Aid

140 E. Tyler Suite 150, Longview, TX 75601 | (800) 866-0821 | (903) 758-1817 | http://www.lonestarlegal.org/longview.pl

Other

East Texas Food Bank

3201 Robertson Rd., Tyler, TX 75701 | (903) 597-3663 or (800) 815-3663 (toll free) | (903) 597-7659 | http://www.easttexasfoodbank.org

This organization provides food to more than 200 partner agencies, in an effort to feed children, the working poor and seniors throughout 26 counties in East Texas. They also operate a mobile food pantry and maintain two community gardens to grow food for the needy. Call or go online to locate emergency food assistance in your area.

Texas Department of Health and Human Services - Benefits Office

211 Mill St., Pittsburg, TX 75686 | (903) 856-3678 | (903) 856-3998 | http://www.yourtexasbenefits.com

The SNAP food benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps) helps people with low incomes and resources buy the food they need for good health. Medicaid Programs provide medical benefits for eligible low income adults, children, and families. CHIP offers a health insurance program for children. Call or visit website for program-specific eligibility information. Anyone convicted of a drug-related felony (possession, use or distribution of a controlled substance) after August 22, 1996, is not eligible for SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits.Hours: M-F, 8 am to 5 pm.

Parole Offices

Mount Pleasant District Parole Office

204 South Van Buren, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455 | (903) 572-1679 | (903) 572-2139 | http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us

Treatment Programs

Alcoholics Anonymous Central Service Office in Tyler, Texas

401 E. Front St. Bldg. 3 Suite 145-B, Tyler, TX 75702 | (903) 597-1796 | http://www.tyler-aa.org

Alcoholics Anonymous