Henderson County Resources

CategoryOrganizationAddressPhoneWebsite / Notes
Crisis HotlineCrisis Hotline1-877-934-2131Findhelp.org | Call 211 for more resources
Emergency ShelterRefuge for Women859-254-0041https://refugeforwomen.org/
Emergency ShelterGateway to Hope601 East Valentine Tyler, TX 75702903-617-6097 / 903-234-2583https://hiway80rm.org/ (Mon–Fri 8am–3pm)
Emergency ShelterEast Texas Crisis Center310 S Carroll St, Athens, TX 75751903-675-2137https://etcc.org/
Emergency ShelterFamily Peace Project720 E. Corsicana St. Athens, TX903-677-9177Domestic Violence Victims
Emergency ShelterLife Lane Outreach Men Life Recovery101 Lila Ln, Athens, TX903-292-1766
Rent/UtilitiesTexas Housing Assistance Line1-855-802-0014
Rent/UtilitiesUnited Way of Henderson County604 York St, Athens, TX 75751903-677-3604
Rent/UtilitiesCatholic Charity903-258-9492Serves Smith, Wood, Rains, Henderson, and Van Zandt Counties
Rent/UtilitiesHousing Authority805 N. Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751
CounselingPsychology TodayUse insurance card or visit psychologytoday.com
CounselingChampions for Children4883 High-tech Drive Tyler, TX 75703903-592-1454https://championsforchildren.org/ (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm)
CounselingEbenezer Counseling CenterAthens, TX 75751430-220-0908Zeb Lyons, LPC-intern $55/session
CounselingMabank Counseling Solution903-309-2563Tele & in-person, $75/session with intern
CounselingStacy M Pulley, LPC1302 Big Rock St. Canton, TX 75103903-951-5100Accepts Medicaid
CounselingDenise Smith, LPCAlba and Edgewood, TX430-213-4499Offers sliding scale
CounselingFamily Circle of Care1001 N. Palestine St. Athens, TX 75751903-535-9041
CounselingChildren’s Advocacy Center9015 South SE Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75701903-533-1880https://cacsmithcounty.org (Referrals only from CPS or Police)
FoodCommunity Food Pantry100 S. Old Indian Trail Tool, TX903-432-3003Mon, Weds, Fri 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
FoodSociety of St. Vincent de Paul – St. Edward Catholic Church1310 S. Palestine St.903-675-0076
FoodFaith In Action Outreach309 W Mitchum Malakoff, TX903-489-7500Thurs 9–11 AM & 2–6 PM
FoodFirst United Methodist Church501 S. 3rd Street, Mabank, TX903-887-3691
FoodMobile PantryVisit https://www.easttexasfoodbank.org/ for schedule
FoodEast Texas Food Bank3201 Robertson Rd. Tyler, TX 75701903-597-3663Mon–Thurs 8am–4:30pm, Fri 8am–2:30pm
FoodHenderson County Food Pantry715 E. Corsicana, Athens, TX903-677-1600Tues–Thurs 9am–12pm
FoodAthens Soup Kitchen421 N. Prairieville St. Athens, TXTues & Thurs 11am–5pm (Lunch & Supper)
FoodEastern Hills Church of Christ1200 E. Corsicana, Athens, TX903-677-5550Every other Tues 8am–11:50am. Call for updates.
TransportationGO BUS800-590-3371https://www.gobustransit.com/ (Serves 6 counties)
TransportationMedicaid Transport877-633-8747Children under 14 must travel with guardian
ClothingGod’s Open Hands309 Broad St. Chandler, TX903-849-4361Must live in Brownsboro or Chandler
ClothingAthens Thrift Store1419 East Tyler St. Athens, TX903-675-3160
ClothingAthens Seventh-day Adventists Community Services945-201-3453Appointment Only
LegalLegal Advice and Counseling800-777-3247
LegalEast Texas Legal Services800-248-0048
IDD ServicesCommunity Healthcore ECI107 Woodbine Place Longview, TX 75601903-757-8194www.communityhealthcore.com | Fax: 903-921-1854 | ECI.Referrals@communityhealthcore.com
IDD ServicesTyler Learning Center1710 W. Front St., Tyler, TX 75702903-593-4004https://tlcaba.org/ (Ages 18 mo to 21 yrs)
IDD ServicesEast Texas Assessments6603 Oak Hill Blvd Suite B, Tyler, TX 75703903-636-7206https://www.etxassessment.com/
IDD ServicesR.E.A.C.H3613 S. Broadway Ave. Tyler, TX 75701903-630-9980https://reachbt.com/
IDD ServicesThe Child Development and Treatment Center903-597-5067 / 800-374-6058Ages 3 mo to 5 yrs, full/half day programs for special needs