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.

They serve individuals with behavioral health needs (mental illness), intellectual and developmental disabilities and children with developmental delays. 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 800-692-4039. 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.

Offers free online GED and English as a Second Language classes for adults. The mission of adult education and family literacy is to ensure that all adults who live in the Region 16 service area have the skills necessary to function effectively in their communities and workplaces, as well as in their personal and family lives.

Job search assistance and resources are available to the public free of charge. Toll Free: 1(877)967-5228

This agency distributes food to more than 165 agencies in the 29 counties they serve. To find emergency food assistance, call the food bank or 2-1-1 or go online. They also offer assistance with applying for public benefits such as food stamps (SNAP).

Panhandle Community Services provides transportation to surrounding counties and assistance with locating housing. For transportation must provide basic info such as to/from addresses and contact info. Must call before 3:00pm the day prior to schedule transportation. Please see website for rates and available routes. Toll free: (800)800-6162.

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.

Salvation Army Pampa provides emergency utility, rent and transportation assistance, food and clothing vouchers and prescription assistance

Alcoholics Anonymous