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Southeast Texas Resources

Resources for Single Moms and Single Moms Ministries

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS

Addiction Recovery

  • Dream Center 
  • G.L.A.S.S. Giving Lives a Second Start
  • Addiction Guide
  • Start Your Recovery
  • ​Addiction Centers Guide​
  • Addiction and Homelessness
  • Addiction Rehab for Women
  • Mindfullness in Recovery

Childcare, Counseling, Homeless Assistance

  • Catholic Charities​

Clothing/Thrift Shops 

  • Re:stored Village Square Shopping Center, 2825 Nall St., Pt. Neches
  • Treasure House-409-832-0253​
  • About Kids-409-751-6580​

Counseling

  • Transition Out of Poverty (TOPS)
  • ​Shana R. Mercer, M.Ed., LPC - 409-813-1116
  • Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas
  • Family Services Women and Children's Shelter-PH:1-800-621-8882 or 409-832-7575
  • Compassion Christian Counseling-409-832-5772
  • Rape & Suicide Crisis Center-409-835-3355
  • Financial Education Classes -Catholic Charities 
  • Legacy Community Health​

Disability Assistance

  • Social Security
  • ​College Assistance for Students with Visual Impairments

Domestic Violence Hotline/Abuse

  • Domestic Violence National Hotline - 1-800-799-SAFE or 1-800-799-7233
  • Women's Shelter 409-832-7575 You must call. They keep location private.

Education, Employment


GED Study Guide

​Region 5 Adult Education 
409-951-1710

Jobs Across the U.S.

Texas GED Resources Education Agency

Lamar Institute of Technology GED Testing Center
        877-392-6433
Simply Hired

How to Write a Resume

Guide to Writing a Resume

Success Returning to College as a Parent
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Education, Housing, Childcare

  • Nurse-Family Partnership at Port Arthur Health Dept.
  • Southeast Texas Family Resource Center
  • Buckner Family Transition Programs
  • Gracewood Ministries, Houston
  • Presbyterian Single Parent Family Program
  • Perpetual Help Home
  • The Mission of Yahweh

Education, Job Readiness

  • Buckner Family Pathways
  • Financial Aid for Online Colleges
  • Accredited Online Schools​
  • New Beginnings - FREE "Parenting" and "Anger Management" classes. Call (409) 527-1518

Emergency Housing, Food

  • Port Cities Rescue Mission
  • Dream Center Food Pantry (by appointment only) 409-234-5255
  • Church on the Rock Food Pantry 409-722-1962
    ​649 Stadium Rd. Port Arthur

Emergency Shelter, Food Assistance, Medical/Dental Assistance, Utility Assistance

  • United Board of Missions 
  • Texas Star Program, Your Health Plan, Your Choice  
  • American Hope Resources
  • ​Legacy Community Health
  • Healthy Texas Women

Employment

  • SEE Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas in column to right
  • Find a Job
  • Unemployment Eligibilty

Food

  • Dream Center Food Pantry
  • Southeast Texas Food Bank​
  • Cathedral of Faith Sat (every 1st and 3rd) 10a - 2p
  • Church on the Rock

Money Management

  • Transition Out of Poverty (TOPS)
  • Dave Ramsey Method
  • The Penny Hoarder
  • Financial Education Classes -Catholic Charities​
  • Single Parent Discounts

Pregnancy

  • Text4Baby - Get FREE messages on your cell phone to help you through your pregnancy & your baby's first year
  • Texas Health Steps - Get a case manager who might help you find services.
  • HOPE Women's Resource Clinic - offers comfortable environment to confirm pregnancy & discuss options.

Sex Trafficking 

  • Harvest House - Prevention, advocacy, and intervention

Utility Assistance, Emergency Shelter

  • American Red Cross
  • Some Other Place
  • Port Cities Mission

Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas


Internet Career Sites

Texas Workforce Commission  

Additional Job Seeker Websites

Southeast Texas Job Search  
The Monster Board   
Career One Stop    
Louisiana Jobs   
Job Bank USA    
Career Builder         
O-Net Career Exploration and Job Analysis 
Indeed   
Neuvoo

State Agency Websites

Health and Human Services (HHS) 
Dept of Aging and Disability Services    
Dept of State Health Services         
Office of the Attorney General of Texas        
Dept of Criminal Justice                                        

Dept of Transportation  
                                                                                          

Financial Aid for College

Best Colleges - Scholarships for Single Mothers
Federal Student Aid/Pell Grant                                
Fast Web                                                                  
Fin Aid                                                                    
College Net                                                              
College Scholarship Fund                                      
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund                              
Financial Aid Database​                                            
                                                                                                                         
Small Business Information

Small Business Administration 

Equal Opportunity Employer programs, auxiliary aids and services are available, on request, to individuals with disabilities.
Contact Relay Texas @ 7-1-1

"Funds for this program are provided by the Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas Board, administrator of workforce development programs for Hardin, Jefferson and Orange Counties." 


​Food, Clothing, Shelter, Elder Care Services, Child Care Services, Youth Services, Counseling and Support Groups, Abuse or Neglect, General Information

  • Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission 2-1-1 
  • Texas Connecting People and Services
  • Texas Department of Family and Protective Services HOTLINE 1-800-252-5400 
  • Women's Shelter 409-832-7575 You must call. They keep location private.

Housing Assistance

  • Port Arthur Housing Authority
  • Beaumont Housing Authority

Housing, Utility, Medical & Dental Assistance

  • Jefferson County Health and Welfare

Legal Assistance

  • Texas Child Support Enforcement, 
  • Lone Star Legal Aid
  • Jefferson County Pro Bono

Medical and Dental

  • Ubi Caritas, Place of MercyFamily Medical Clinic - PH: (409) 813-1702
  • Gulf Coast Health Center Inc.
  • Star+Plus Program/Texas Star Program
  • Texas Health Steps - Healthcare, including dental, for children birth through age 20.
  • Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (TEHDI)
  • A Gift of Life 
  • Affordable Health Insurance

Parenting

  • HOPES at Buckner 
  • Help for Parents. HOPE for Kids
  • Single & Parenting Online Course
  • Texas Parent Education

Shelter & Cooked Food

  • Salvation Army in SETX
  • Some Other Place

Transportation

  • Jefferson County Transit
  • Texas Health Steps Transportation​
  • Port Arthur Transit (PAT)
  • Beaumont Municipal Transit 

Online Resources

  • Master's in Social Work
  • Best Masters in Counseling
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Single Moms who earned degrees
    • FAQ
  • RESOURCES
    • College Financial Aid
    • Sources for ministry
    • Photo Gallery
    • SMORE Recipes
    • FREE Booklets
    • Suggested Reading
    • TIPS >
      • A Single Day Guide
      • Going It Alone by Michele Howe
      • Divorce: Ten Steps to Get Through It
    • EVENTS
    • FREE Handouts >
      • How to Develop Perseverance
      • Christian Identity Confession
      • So You Want to Get a Degree
      • Vehicle Maintenance
      • How to Deal with Nasty People
      • The Amazing Grace of Aloneness
      • Message in Chaos
      • 7 Actions for Overcoming Divorce
      • Learning to Be Self Aware
      • 101 Ways to Create a New Life
    • Videos
    • A Bite of Soul Food for the Single Mom
  • CONTACT
  • Store
    • DAY of Blessing GUIDEBOOK
  • Introduction to Gail's Book