County Resources

Offers low-cost health services such as STD testing, immunizations, women's health care and TB testing. Call for fees and times.

Offers low-cost health services such as STD testing, immunizations, women's health care and TB testing. Call for fees and times.

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.

Provides substance abuse treatment programs.

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 877-277-2226. 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.

VA North Texas Health Care System has a Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) program to provide health maintenance and preventive health care within 30 miles or 30 minutes of a veteran's home.

Classes are taught in GED, ESL, and Basic Adult Education. At the Center For Workplace Learning, you can take a course to gain a skill or earn a certificate. Many of the programs offer continuing education unit (CEU) credit, and some programs also prepare individuals for professional licensure exams. Online courses are available as well.

Tutoring in basic reading and English Communication.

Goodwill of North Texas provides employment to individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages. It also provides job training and post-employment support.

Job search assistance and resources are available to the public free of charge. Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cornbread Hustle is a staffing agency focused on second chances. They offer job placement for people coming out of incarceration/returning to their communities, as well as those with criminal records/backgrounds or in recovery from substance addiction and alcoholism. Many of the jobs we place lead to permanent, full-time employment. They post new jobs daily throughout the Dallas area, as well as in Sherman. They are also expanding into Arlington and Fort Worth.

The shelter does a drug test and background check before admittance. Clients must have a clean drug test and cannot have any violent crimes, sexual offenses or crimes against children on their records. The Grayson County Shelter currently accepts the following:Men over 55Single Women Over 22Married CouplesFamilies Grayson County Shelter helps to provide these services:A safe, clean and secure temporary home while searching for jobs and housingA telephone number and address to use during employment searchesPrivate rooms for families so they can remain togetherMeals, personal care items and clothingA minimum 21 day stay allowing opportunity to save income and return to self-relianceOn-site washer and dryer facilitiesA fenced playground for resident's childrenReferrals for social services and other agencies Additional services are provided to non-residents as funding and donations allow. These items could include; clothing, blankets, diapers and other emergency needs.

This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common. In general, this agency will not assist people who are coming directly from jail or prison, although determinations are made on a case by case basis. Sexual offenders are not accepted.

This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common. In general, this agency will not assist people who are coming directly from jail or prison, although determinations are made on a case by case basis. Sexual offenders are not accepted.

This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common. In general, this agency will not assist people who are coming directly from jail or prison, although determinations are made on a case by case basis. Sexual offenders are not accepted.

This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common. In general, this agency will not assist people who are coming directly from jail or prison, although determinations are made on a case by case basis. Sexual offenders are not accepted.

This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common. In general, this agency will not assist people who are coming directly from jail or prison, although determinations are made on a case by case basis. Sexual offenders are not accepted.

This agency offers Low Rent Public Housing for low income families. Eligibility for people convicted of criminal offenses varies and waiting lists are common. In general, this agency will not assist people who are coming directly from jail or prison, although determinations are made on a case by case basis. Sexual offenders are not accepted.

The Veteran Services Officer acts as an advocate and assists veterans and/or their survivors obtain entitled benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the State of Texas.

The North Texas Food Bank is a Dallas nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of more than 250 Partner Agencies in 13 counties. Call or go online to find emergency food assistance near you.

Salvation Army Sherman provides emergency shelter. It also provides assistance with food, clothing, rent, utilities, prescriptions and transportation.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a not for profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. The desire to stop using is the only requirement for membership. The meetings are free and anyone may join. Tri-County Area of Narcotics Anonymous includes Alvin, Angleton, Bacliff, Bay City, Clear Lake, Clute, Dickinson, Galveston, La Marque, League City, Pearland, Santa Fe, Texas City , Manvel and Webster.