Community Help

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You never know when a family problem, crisis, or emergency will happen and you need help. Our family support team is here for you. We understand that unexpected health care needs can impact your life emotionally and financially. That’s why we’ve put together a list of resources to assist you with everything from wellness and prevention to meeting a health and wellness crisis.

We're here to help. If there are resources you think we should add, please email our Cook Children's team

Healthy communities start with healthy kids and families. Here you'll find access to pediatric medical homes, safety and injury prevention, community resources and more, putting the care into healthcare.

Neighborhood Health Centers

Family Advocates

Resources

Caregiver Advice

Tips to help your family stay safe and prevent injuries and accidents.

Poison Prevention

Safe Baby Sleep

Lifeguard Your Child (pool, bath, open water)

Gun Safety

Vehicle Safety

Ask-a-Doc
You have questions, we have answers.
Ask here

Ask a Librarian
Information about conditions, procedures and more!
Ask here

Caregiver education

Emergency, urgent care or pediatrician?
Know where to go

Health care notebook
Keep your child's health information in one place.
Get your notebook

Las Vegas Trail

LVTRISE

Mother's Milk Bank of North Texas

Newborn baby book
Download now

School Based Virtual Medicine

Self Care Resource
Tools, support, and your wellbeing.
Help is here

Virtual Lactation Consultation Program

Mental Health Resources

Behavioral and Emotion Resources

Al-Anon and Alateen
Help and hope for families and friends of Alcoholics

Alcoholics Anonymous
Help for those with a drinking problem

Narcotics Anonymous - Texas

Urgent need resources

Need food, transportation or housing assistance? You'll find great resources here to help with both crisis situations and long-term needs.

Find local providers by zip code for shelter, basic needs, crisis support, mental health/counseling, crisis support, financial aid, legal help, sexual assault and youth services.

Get help

Help with accessing food for your family. This easy-to-use website finds food pantry locations near your home, anywhere you live.

Help is here

Transportation needs

Getting around North Texas without a car can be difficult. Here are area transportation systems, many with reduced fares, to get you to work, school, grocers, doctor visits and more.

Find bus, rail and on demand rides all across Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties. Reduced pricing may also be available.

Dart Rail
Bus, train, mobility services
65 DART Rail Stations, 10 TRE stations. 14 bus transfers facilities and mobility services. Connections to other area transit systems.

DART

Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA)
Bus, train, passenger resources
Access paratransit service and GoZone pick-ups and drop-offs. Customers may also visit the DDTC to purchase passes, obtain information, or apply for ridership badges (ADA, Reduced Fare, etc.) and employment positions. Connections to other area transit systems.