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Important Disclaimer
We have provided this information for general information purposes only. It is not
intended to be a recommendation or endorsement of any program or
entity.
Texas - Emergency and Assistance Resources and Programs for Persons with Diabetes
Texas Gulf Coast Area - Emergency and Assistance Resources and Programs for Persons with Diabetes
Texas - State Insurance and Prescription Programs for Persons with Diabetes
Texas State Laws Pertaining to Diabetes
Federal Laws Pertaining to Persons with Diabetes
National Government and Private Assistance Programs for Persons with Diabetes
Where to get private fuel funds to help with your utility bills
Ask the state energy assistance office for the local phone number of the fuel
fund nearest you, or go to www.nationalfuelfunds.org.
Free Health Clinics
Children and Community Health Center of
McKinney
P.O. Box 721
McKinney, TX 75070
(972) 547-0606
www.cchc-mckinney.org
Hope Medical Clinic
111 Meadowview Drive
Cleburne, TX
76033
Phone: 817-641-5858
FAX:
817-645-1424
Contact: Diane Westcott,
Director of Clinical Operations
Email: pdwestcott@txwifi.com
BD Pen Needle Short 31 Gauge 3/16inch 100/box - $ 29.50
Hocks.Com On-Line Pharmacy - Affiliate Ad
One Touch Ultrasmart Meter Kit - $ 29.00
Hocks.Com On-Line Pharmacy - Affiliate Ad
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Financial & Assistance Programs for Persons with Diabetes
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Texas - Emergency and Assistance Resources and Programs for Persons with Diabetes
Hock's offers 30-50% discounted prices on diabetes supplies. We cannot specifically recommend or endorse any company but we have been listing Hock's in our resource directory for over a year as one of the two cheapest online companies to purchase from. We recently affiliated with Hock's because our own experience with them has been so positive. If you do place an order through our site, they will contribute financially towards our cause and you will get reasonable prices for diabetes supplies.
Also, see Gulf Coast Area Assistance Programs
Texas National Kidney Foundation of North Texas, Inc.
3530 Forest Lane Suite 105
Dallas, TX 75234
(214) 351-2393 /
(214) 351-3797 (Fax) / (877) 543-6397
Website: http://www.nkft.org
National Kidney Foundation of The Texas Coastal Bend,
Inc.
719 N. Upper Broadway
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(512)
884-5892 / (361) 884-2332 (Fax)
FOR ALL MAIL:
P.O. Box 9172 Corpus
Christi, TX 78469
National Kidney Foundation of South & Central Texas,
Inc.
8610 N. New Braunfels Suite 105
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 829-1299 / (210) 829-1248 (Fax) / (800) 829-1299
Website: http://www.kidneytx.org
National Kidney Foundation of Southeast Texas,
Inc.
2400 Augusta Drive, #252
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 952-5499
/ (713) 952-5497 (Fax) / (800) 961-5683
Website: http://www.nkfset.org
National Kidney Foundation of West Texas, Inc.
3801 19th Street, #402
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806)
799-7753
(806) 799-0277 (Fax)
Website: http://www.nkfwt.org
Austin/Travis County - Medical Assistance Program (MAP) - This program provides access to health care
through networks of established providers for those Travis County residents who
meet eligibility criteria. MAP is funded by the Travis County Healthcare
District and administered by the City of Austin Community Care Services
Department.
Assistance League of Austin
Brazos Valley Food Bank
Christian Community Action - Food, housing, healthcare, medications and other forms of assistance.
Northwest Assistance Ministries - Offers an variety of assistance programs:
- The Social Services Program offers emergency
assistance to families in temporary crisis who live within NAM’s 18 ZIP Code
service area. At certain times during the year special grants are available for
rent or mortgage assistance without geographic restrictions.
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- Meals on Wheels - Program delivers hot, nutritious lunches to the area’s homebound
seniors and disabled using volunteer drivers. Groceries are delivered once a month to seniors through NAM’s
Food for Seniors Project. These seniors can cook for themselves but do not have
the funds to pay their monthly food bills. Contact Meals on Wheels at
281-885-4623 for a phone interview.
- - Open five days a
week and serves children 18 and under. Primary care, well child check-ups and
immunizations are available. The Children’s Clinic does not accept patients with
insurance other than Medicaid or CHIP. Fees for medical services are charged on
a sliding scale based on family size and income.
- Senior Wheels - Provides volunteer services to individuals
age 55 and older who need transportation to medical appointments, grocery and
drug stores, and shopping in Northwest Houston. Senior Wheels also provides
information and referrals to other agencies and services. Clients pay a nominal
fee which is adjusted or waived if the client cannot afford to pay. Call
281-885-4600 for information.
- The Interfaith
Hospitality Network is a collaboration between area congregations of faith and
NAM to provide shelter and meals for temporarily homeless families.
- NAM Counseling Center - If you or your family left your home due to
hurricanes Katrina and Rita and you are having difficulty adjusting to the
stresses of day-to-day, life, the NAM Counseling Center offers free counseling
for adults, adolescents and children. As funding permits, the Center will expand
its services to include a range of issues impacting families in need who were
not impacted by the hurricane. Call 281-885-4537 for information.
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Shelter and Energy Assistance program (SEA) helps families in need with shelter
and energy-related issues. SEA receives funding from several grant programs so
staff members will ask you questions to determine if you qualify for one of the
available programs. You will need to provide documentation related to income or
disability. Call 281-885-4531 for information.
- Free Clothing and Household Items - If you qualify, you may be issued vouchers
through NAM’s programs for free clothing, furniture, and/or household items at
the resale shops. Vouchers are issued on a case by case basis. Second Chance
Resale is located at 2580 FM 1960 West. The Corner Resale Shop is located inside
NAM’s main building at 15555 Kuykendahl. The NAM Resale Shop is located in the
Willowchase Shopping Center, near Fiesta, at State Highway 249 and FM 1960.
The Wilkinson Center - Food pantry.
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