Valuable Resources
Counseling Services
EMERGENCE HEALTH NETWORK CRISIS LINE (EHN) | 915-779-1800
Government Facility *Assistance in mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and substance addiction for children, adolescents, and adults.
AREA AGENCY ON AGING | 915-533-0998
ALTERNATIVES CENTER OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | 915-757-7999 | 7760 Alabama, El Paso, TX 79904
CATHOLIC COUNSELING | 915-872-8424
CENTER ON FAMILY VIOLENCE | 915-593-7300 or 1-800-727-0511
CHILDREN’S GRIEF CENTER | 915-532-6004
CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER | 915-562-1999 or 915-860-2644
PASO DEL NORTE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | 915-544-8484
CHILDREN’S GRIEF CENTER | 915-532-6004
CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER | 915-562-1999 or 915-860-2644
PASO DEL NORTE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | 915-544-8484
COUNSELING CENTER OF EXPRESSIVE ARTS | 915-845-3122
FAMILY SERVICE OF EL PASO | 915-781-9900 | 6040 Surety Drive, El Paso, TX 79905
STAR STUDENTS AT RISK | 915-562-4765
STARS RAPE CRISIS | 915-533-7700 | In case of an emergency 915-779-1800 (associated with Center Sexual and Family Violence)
BORDERLAND RAINBOW CENTER has tele-therapy resources in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. | Contact@borderlanddrainbow.org
CENTER AGAINST SEXUAL AND FAMILY VIOLENCE 24/7N HOTLINE | 915-593-7300
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT | Call CPS at 1-800-252-5400 • www.txabusehotline.org
UTEP COUNSELING CENTER | 915-747-5302 | Must be a UTEP student
ASSISTANCE FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS | 915-562-4081
AL-ANON | 915-562-4083 or Spanish | 915-778-3686 - Currently no Alateen
ALIVIANCE OUTPATIENT | 915-779-3764
ALIVIANCE DETOX for Men | 915-858-6208
ALIVIANCE DETOX for Women | 915-782-4014
ALIVIANCE YOUTH SERVICES | 915-775-2501
Shelters
OPPORTUNITY CENTER (Men only) | 915-577-0069 | 1208 Myrtle, El Paso, TX 79901
VILLA MARIA TLC (Single Women only) | 915-544-5500 | 920 S. Oregon, El Paso, TX 79901
RESCUE MISSION (Women, Men, Families) | 915-532-2575 | 221 N. Lee St., El Paso, TX 79901
SALVATION ARMY | 915-544-9811 | 4300 Paisano, El Paso, TX 79905
DAME LA MANO (Women & Children) | 915-546-4040 | 1014 S Virginia, El Paso, TX 79901
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER | 915-593-7300 580 Giles Rd., El Paso, TX 79915
LA POSADA HOME | 915-544-4595 | 1020 N Campbell, El Paso, TX 79902
REYNOLDS HOME | 915-274-2598 | 8023 San Jose, El Paso, TX 79915
TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER (YWCA) | 915-566-2762 | 3700 Altura, El Paso, TX 79930 (For Women 18 and older with or without children)
ANNUNCIATION HOUSE (Men & Women) | 915-545-4509 | 1003 E San Antonio, El Paso, TX 79901
SRO FOR WOMEN (Single Room Occupancy) | 915-577-0069 | 1318 Myrtle, EP, TX 79901
SRO MISSOURI ST RESIDENCE (Men) | 915-533-1761 | 526 W. Missouri, EP, TX 79901
SRO SAFE HAVEN (Men & Women) | 915-838-1808 | 1307 Magoffin, EP, TX 79901
SRO MAGOFFIN (Elderly men & women) | 915-838-7632 | 1221 Magoffin, EP, TX 79901
Food Resources
Food Banks
EAST
El Pasoans Fighting for Hunger Food Bank | 9541 Plaza Circle. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
WEST
Sunland Park Mall | 750 Sunland Park | Mon-Fri 10am-2pm
Abundant Living Faith Center West | 7100 N. Desert Blvd.
CENTRAL
Kelly Center for hunger relief | 915 N. Florence | Tues-Fri 10am-2pm, Sat. 9am-12pm
NORTHEAST
Katie’s Pantry | 4801 Sun Valley | Mon-Fri 10am-2pm
Emergency Food Programs
FREE MEALS FOR STUDENTS
• El Pasoans Fighting Hunger can assist with mobile and fixed drop offs call at 915-298-0353
• SALVATION ARMY | 915-544-9811 | 4300 E. Paisano, EP, TX 79905 | Hours: 9:00 - 11a.m. Monday - Thursday
• SANTA LUCIA CHURCH | 915-592-5245 | 518 Gallagher, EP, TX 79915 | Hours: 3rd Saturday of month 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Call before going
• TRINITY-FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | 915-533-2674 ext.10 | 915 N. Florence, EP, TX 79901 | Hours Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Only serving the following zip codes: 79901, 79902, 79903, 79905, 79915, 79930
Important Phone Numbers
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | 1-800-950-6264 | (Hours Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. thru 6:00 p.m. EST Assists with information about mental health conditions, treatment options and recovery strategies)
CRISIS HOTLINE | 915-779-1800 or 1-877-562-6467
SUICIDE HOTLINE | 1-800-273-8255
EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT | 915-832-4400
NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER EL PASO SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT | 915-546-2280
NATIONWIDE CRISIS LINE | 1-877-562-6467
CHILD ABUSE NATIONAL HOTLINE | 1-800-252-2873 or 1-800-422-4453
CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES (CPS | 915-542-4535 or 915-629-3321
ADULT PROTECTION SERVICES (APS) | 1-800-252-5400 or 915- 542-4535
El Paso County Texas Rent Assistance
• Department of Community and Human Development - Distributes rent and housing grants from the federal government stimulus created Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. The goal is to prevent evictions, keep people in their homes and apartments, and even pay deposits and moving costs for new homes. Address is 300 N. Campbell, El Paso, Texas 79901, call 915-546-8150.
• El Paso MHMR HUD Supportive Housing - Homeless adults who also have a mental illness and who are clients of El Paso MHMR may receive rental assistance. 915-562-5898
• Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Inc. - Offers free or low cost legal advice for El Paso Texas individuals. Some of the advice deals with landlord/tenant issues, such as eviction prevention or family law. Free lawyers also coordinate applications to government and public assistance or credit assistance. Homeless are also provided guidance and attorneys deal with housing discrimination for Spanish speaking applicants or minorities among others. Call 915-585-5100, or the address is 1331 Texas Avenue, El Paso, Texas, 79901.
• El Paso Salvation Army - Resources include a homeless shelter and transitional housing. In addition, if you are faced with imminent eviction, some emergency funds may be offered to pay rent. They also help immigrants, Mexicans, and migrant workers with housing. Call 915-544-9811. There are multiple locations, including one at 3920 Morehead Ave, El Paso, Texas 79930.
• El Paso Community Action Program, Project BRAVO at 915-562-4100. If funds are not offered, then referrals will be given.
Emergency Assistance Programs for Paying Bills
The churches shown can all offer one or more of the following. The specifics will depend on the church and your circumstances, so call for more information. They may have free food, clothing, medications, and a thrift store. From time to time limited funds to help people pay their rent or utilities may be offered too.
• St. Vincent De Paul, offers several resources and programs. They include food, rent help, and money for paying electric bills. Call them at 915-832-0447.
• Our Lady of Guadalupe – A listing of the resources offered includes a Free Food Bank, Clothing and Furniture Closet, and help is offered for the Purchase of Medication for ill/sick. The agency may assist with a partial payment of a residents monthly rent or security deposits. The faith based group will also provide food, funds to pay utility bills, prescription medications, and transportation. Also get information and referral to other agencies and charities. | 2709 Alabama, El Paso, Texas 79930 | 915-545-4234.
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Similar to above, this church can also offer rent assistance, money for utilities, food, clothing, medications, and a number of other assistance programs. | 131 S. Zaragoza, El Paso, TX 79907 | 915-545-4223
• St. Thomas Aquino– Call them to apply for rent, utility, food, clothing assistance programs. | 10970 Bywood Dr., El Paso, Texas 79935 | 915-592-1313
• Blessed Sacrament Church | 9025 Diana, El Paso, Texas 79904 | 915-545-4005
• Christ the Saviors | 5301 Wadsworth, El Paso, TX 79924 | 915-545-4079
• La Purísima Socorro Mission | 238 Nevarez Road, El Paso, Texas 79927 | 915-859-7939
• Sacred Heart Church | 610 S. Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79901 | 915-532-5447
• Mother Cabrini | 12200 Vista Del Sol, El Paso, Texas 79936 | 915-545-4217
• Saint Mark | 11700 Pebble Hills Blvd., El Paso, Texas 79936 | 915-545-4252
• St. Frances Xavier Mother Cabrini | 12200 Vista del Sol, El Paso, TX 79936 | 915-857-1263
• St. Patrick, Canutillo | 7045 2nd St, Canutillo, TX 79835 | 915-545-4278
• St. Raphaels | 2301 Zanzíbar Rd., El Paso, TX 79925 | 915-598-3431
• St. Stephen | 1700 George Dieter, El Paso, TX 79936 | 915-855-1661
Health Care Clinics
Free Healthcare
If you can’t afford to pay for your medical bills, Centro San Vincent (CSV) family health center is a federally funded nonprofit community health center located in El Paso Texas. CSV provides patients with a comprehensive range of health care services that ensure high quality, compassionate, accessible healthcare and peace of mind in an atmosphere of respect, dignity and cultural sensitivity. No people will be turned away, and all services provided are free if you can’t pay. Call them at 915-859-7545. Saint Vincent de Paul assistance programs in El Paso County.
Low Cost Community Health Care Clinics
Centro De Salud Familiar La Fe Inc. | This community clinic provides Adult Medical Services, X-ray, pharmacy and medications, WIC, Lab, Adult Dental Care, Parental, and Social Services. Call 915-545-4550.
Project Vida Health Center | Their services are based on a sliding scale that is determined on household income and family size. The clinic provides general checkups, physical exams, referrals, prescription drug medications, and follow-ups for patients. In addition, Project Vida also has a daycare for low income families, they offer after school program, housing economic development, and homeless prevention and recovery programs. Call 915-533-7057 for more information or an appointment.
Montwood Medical Centers | 915-855-8550
Sun City Medical | 915-562-4246. Or click here for additional information on how to apply for medical bill help.
El Paso County Texas is also served my many other governments qualified clinics and free health care centers. They can provide physicals, medications, dental care, specialized services, and other forms of medical care to the low income and uninsured. Find a listing of El Paso clinics, including information on the programs they administer and phone numbers to call to apply for help.
Legal Assistance
• NAMI Information Helpline
1-800-950-6264 | Monday - Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm EST Provides referrals to attorneys with expertise in the areas of law often needed by people with mental health conditions
• Legal Aid | 915-585-5100 | 1331 Texas, EP, TX 79901 Income based
• Legal aid Disability Rights Texas | 915-242-0048 | 300 E. Main, Ste. 205, EP, TX 79901 | Provide legal assistance and advice
Transportation
PROJECT AMISTAD | 915-532-3415 | 12100 Esther Lama Dr., EP, TX 79936 Transport to and from doctor appointments
SUN METRO | 915-533-3333