Budget and financial counseling

In addition to the assistance programs mentioned above, Interfaith also offers informal budget and money counseling, foreclosure prevention, debt assistance programs, and can even help people with credit card and medical debt. Click here to find other ways to get debt help.

The agency hopes these programs will be offered more regularly in the future for those seeking aid, as currently this service is provided on a limited basis. The organization believes it is important to give clients and struggling individuals other options because, while monetary contributions are in short supply, alternate resources have become common. And it is very important to ensure people have the tools and education they need for longer term success.

Housing Help, Electric Bill Aid and Case Management in Denton

The organization HOPE, Inc. ((940) 382-0609) provides a wide variety of services, including transitional housing and life skill assistance. They have counselors who offer a case management type approach. Some of the other resources they offer include financial assistance and grants to help with paying rent or mortgage for up to one month, life skills and budget assistance, money for paying electric bills, community referral, debt counseling, foreclosure, and housing counseling for those facing eviction or foreclosure from their home or apartment. Find additional programs that provide rent help.

Pilot Point Goodfellows

Pilot Point Goodfellows will provide needy people with assistance with paying for their food, clothing, prescriptions and utility bills. (940) 686-3014.

 

 

Denton County Emergency Financial Assistance Programs

The Denton Texas branch of the Salvation Army ((940) 566-3800) provides a multitude of social services, including emergency lodging and meals, weekly personal development programs, seasonal local services and programs, and disaster response programs.

Another organization to turn to for emergency aid is the American Red Cross, Denton Chapter. The American Red Cross provides clients assistance cards for emergency food and clothing to clients that were involved in a disaster, additional assistance and funds for such expenses and needs as eye glasses and prescription drugs, and they also offer vouchers that can be used to pay for emergency housing.

Christian Community Action - This organization offers numerous services for health and medical care, funds for paying bills and housing expenses, and other aid. Assistance programs offered include Electric, Gas, and Water Bill Payment Assistance, Food Pantries, Rent Payment Assistance, Thrift Store, Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs, and a Community Health Care Clinic. Learn more on prescription drug programs, including such options as NeedyMeds. Denton Texas. (800) 749-3595

Northwest Christian Community Services – This not for profit offers free food, some utility assistance, commodities, new or used clothing, and household items. Program services also include the Northwest Independent School District. Literacy classes and other educational services upon request. 108 Pecan Street, Roanoke, Texas 76262. Phone (817) 491-4451

If you need emergency help to pay rent in the Denton County area, get details on a number of housing and Denton rental assistance programs.

Health Care for children

Low income families, unemployed, and others who can’t afford to pay for their medical bills can get free child care from PediPlace. This non-profit organization provides free or low priced, high quality health care to people who can’t afford it, or those with no or limited health insurance. They operate a not-for profit clinic that uses the services of highly trained medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and others. The clinic can be reached at 972-436-7962.

Community Clinic

Denton Texas is served by Primary Care Clinic of North Texas. Call them at (972) 221-6005 to learn about the programs and information they offer.

While that may be one of the primary clinics in the region, the low income and people without insurance do have several other facilities and health care centers they can call. In total about ten other locations exist. Find more Denton County clinics.

Debt and foreclosure counseling programs in Denton Texas

The local community is served by Consumer Credit Counseling Service Of North Central Texas, Inc. Call them at (800) 856-0257. This non-profit agency has HUD approved foreclosure counselors on staff to help people deal with mortgage issues. If you are struggling with credit card or medical debts, then a credit counselor can advise you on debt reduction and management plans.

Emergency free food

Community Food Center, Inc. - This non-profit provides staple food and grocery supplies in emergency situations to individuals and families by local churches, charities, social service agencies, government agencies or self. (940) 382-0807

Denton Community Food Center, Inc. - (940) 382-0807

Singing Oaks Church Of Christ Benevolence Ministry - (940) 387-4355

Find additional food banks in Denton County. Several other churches, charities, and other agencies can offer help in the form of groceries, free food, and other aid to those who need assistance.