County Resources

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.

A faith-based community health clinic.The clinic offers a sliding fee discount to the uninsured and under served in and around Ellis County. Call the Clinic for an appointment.Adult Medicine and Women

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 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.

The purpose of the Adult Education Program is to inspire and enable all adults, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Adults enroll to seek employment, advance on the job, pursue a college education, and/or for personal enrichment. All classes and instructional materials used in the classroom are also available free of charge. Classes are available in Navarro, Ellis, Freestone and Limestone Counties.The program offers:Basic reading, writing and mathematics classes.General Educational Development (GED) preparation class.English as a second language class.Individual educational counseling and career planning.

The purpose of the Adult Education Program is to inspire and enable all adults, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Adults enroll to seek employment, advance on the job, pursue a college education, and/or for personal enrichment. All classes and instructional materials used in the classroom are also available free of charge. Classes are available in Navarro, Ellis, Freestone and Limestone Counties.The program offers:Basic reading, writing and mathematics classes.General Educational Development (GED) preparation class.English as a second language class.Individual educational counseling and career planning.

Job search assistance and resources are available to public free of charge. Open Monday-Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

Faith-based, interdenominational Christian ministry providing emergency assistance and transitional housing in Ellis County. No 'walk-ins'. Please call for an appointment.Transitional housing is only available for women (both single and with children) and legally married couples.Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm.

This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common.

This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common.

This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common.

Provides assistance for energy crisis, elderly/disabled, casemanagement, retrofit (comprehensive energy assistance)weatherization to reduce infiltration of air - other direct servicesincluding rental assistance (when funds are available), tuition,fees, books, food, limited gasoline for to and from training/collegesat least 20 miles one way to eligible low-income individuals. Call for an appointment. Applicants must provide verification and documentation of income to determine household eligibility.

Veteran Services acts as an advocate and assists veterans and/or their survivors obtain entitled benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the State of Texas. Hours: Thursdays and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays by appointment only.

Veteran Services acts as an advocate and assists veterans and/or their survivors obtain entitled benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the State of Texas. Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays by appointment only.

The North Texas Food Bank is a Dallas nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of more than 250 Partner Agencies in 13 counties. Call or go online to find emergency food assistance near you.

The SNAP food benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps) help 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.

The SNAP food benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps) help 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Call or go online to find a local meeting.Marijuana Anonymous is a 12-step program that involves a fellowship of men and women who join together to help each other recover from marijuana addiction.The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana. There are no dues or fees for membership

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a not for profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. The desire to stop using is the only requirement for membership. Lonestar Helpline: 888-NAWORKSHelpline En Espanol : 888-600-6229

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a not for profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. The desire to stop using is the only requirement for membership. This group includes Spanish speaking NA meetings in Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, Del Rio, El Paso, Houston, Laredo, Longview, Mansfield, Mackinney, San Antonio, Tyler, & Weslaco.The meetings are free and anyone may join.