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Resource Guide 

Updated September 2024

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WIC

https://wicdallas.net/places/wic-office-plano/

900 E Park Blvd #165, Plano, TX 75074

972-548-5500

Monday & Wednesday 8AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM to 6:30 PM and Friday from 8 AM to 1 PM.


 

LifePath SYSTEMS - Plano offices

https://www.findhelp.org/provider/lifepath-systems--plano-tx/5197649926422528?postal=75023

7308 Alma DrPlano, TX 75025

877-422-5939

Hours of operation M-F 8am-5pm

LPS Behavioral Health Services  877-422-5939 

LPS IDD  972-727-9133 

LPS ECI (Early Childhood Interventions) 972-562-0331

LPS Crisis Services  877-422-5939 

 

 

LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS

 

Dallas Independent School District (DISD)

 

Enrollment

https://www.dallasisd.org/enroll - follow this link to find the DISD school closest to you for contact information

 

  • ECI program through DISD.  

    • For pre school aged children, 3-5 yo.  

    • Call- 972-581-4373 

    • or email etse@dallasisd.org.  

 

 

 

Plano Independent School District (PISD)

 

Enrollment

https://www.pisd.edu/enrollment - follow this link to find the PISD school closest to you for contact information

 

PreK

 •  East Plano - (469) 752-3480

 •  Central Plano - (469) 752-4300

 •  West Plano - (469) 752-4200

 

Head Start

Call (469) 752-7160

 

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE): ECSE is a special education program that serves children between the ages of three to five who have delays in the areas of speech, language, physical, social and/or emotional development. For more information visit the Child Find webpage or call 469-752-4299. 

 

PISD schools closest to HSC

  • Mendenhall Elementary 

    • 0.3 miles

    • 1330 19th St., Plano

    • 469-752-2600

  • Williams High School

    • 0.7 miles

    • 1818 18th St., Plano

    • 469-752-8300

  • Memorial Elementary

    • 1 mile

    • 2200 Laurel Ln, Plano

    • 469-752-2500

  • Barron Elementary

    • 1.1 miles

    • 3300 P Ave., Plano

    • 469-752-0200

  • Bowman Middle School

    • 1 mile

    • 2501 Jupiter Rd, Plano

    • 469-752-4800

  • PISD Academy High School

    • 1.2 miles

    • 1701 Alma Dr.

    • 972-905-8100

  • Harrington Elementary

    • 1.5 miles

    • 1540 Baffin Bay Dr..

    • 469-752-1500

  • Plano Senior High

    • 3 miles

    • 2200 Independence Pkwy

    • 469-752-9300

  • Sigler Elementary

    • 1.5 miles

    • 1400 Janwood Dr.

    • 469-752-3200

  • Meadows Elementary

    • 1.4 miles

    • 2800 18th St, Plano

    • 469-52-2400

  • Clark High School

    • 2.1 miles

    • 523 Spring Creek Pkwy

    • 469-752-7200

  • Christie Elementary

    • 1.9  miles

    • 3801 Rainier Rd

    • 469-752-0800

  • Plano East Senior High 

    • 3 miles

    • 3000 Los Rios Blvd

    • 469-752-9000

 

 

HOUSING AND UTILITIES

 

The Assistance Center of Collin County

972-422-1850 

900 E 18th St., Plano, TX 75074 | Directions
Call Center Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Lobby: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

Allen Community Outreach

972- 727-9131 

801 E. Main St., Allen, TX 75002 | Directions 
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

 

Salvation Army, Plano 

972-423-8254 

3528 E 14th St., Plano, TX 75074 | Directions

 

City of Plano Homeless Services and Homeless Prevention Services

972-208-8150 

777 E. 15th St., Plano, TX 75074 | Directions
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

 

Plano Housing Authority https://www.planoha.org/

972-423-4928

*Program restrictions with a lengthy process

 

Hope Restored Missions 

https://hoperestoredmissions.org/

214-501-2181

1947 k ave Plano, TX 75074 (In the back, to the west of HSC)



 

Lower Priced Area Hotels

 

The Baymont

621 Central Pkwy E, Plano, TX 75074

972-905-6739

 

SureStay Plus Hotel

640 E Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75074

972-578-2243

 

Red Roof Inn

1820 N Central Expy, Plano, TX 75074

972-423-1300

 

Housing Programs

 

Family Promise of Collin County  https://www.familypromiseofcollincounty.org/

**Specific program parameters, see website above for details

 

City House  https://www.cityhouse.org/

**Specific (all inclusive housing, job, education) program for 18-21yos

 

The Samaritan Inn  (McKinney) https://www.saminn.org/

** Multi faceted homeless shelter program, see website for details

 

 

DART

 

Discount GoPass Tap Card  https://dartaccess.dart.org/dtappass

If you have Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, WIC, SNAP, CEAP or other qualifying program, you can apply for a 50% off monthly DART pass.  Click on the link above, fill out the form and attach qualifying documents. 


 

MEDICAL

Watermark Urgent Care | No ID or Insurance Needed
Walk-Ins Only

Plano | 972-972-8930 | 910 W Parker Rd., Suite 102, Plano, TX 75075 | Directions
Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 4 PM; Friday 10 PM - 4 PM

Dallas | 469-317-0028 | 9780 LBJ Freeway Ste. #120, Dallas, TX 75243 | Directions
Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 8 PM; Friday - Saturday 9 PM - 5 PM

Health Services of North Texas - Children’s Medical
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Plano | 940-381-1501 | 5501 Independence Parkway Ste 110 Plano, TX 75023 | Directions

  • Wylie | 972-801-9689 | 303 S Hwy 78 Ste 106, Wylie, TX 75098 | Directions

Primary Care Clinic of North Texas
Monday-Friday: 8:30AM - 12:30PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

  • Plano | 972-596-6005 | 3900 American Drive #201, Plano, TX 75075 | Directions

  • Dallas | 214-378-6005 | 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite #106, Dallas, TX 75244 | Directions

Hope Clinic | 469-712-4246 | 103 E. Lamar St, McKinney, TX 75069 | Directions
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Serving Collin County and those without health insurance. Bring ID, Proof of Income, Proof of Address

 

Women’s Health Center
Monday-Friday: 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:45 PM

  • Plano | 972-596-5900 | 3713 W 15th St., STE 401, Plano, TX 75075 | Directions

  • McKinney | 214-618-5600 | 1620 W. Virginia St., McKinney, TX 75069 | Directions

  • McKinney | 469-325-3003 | 4510 Medical Center Drive Suite 201, McKinney, TX 75069 | Directions

Parkland Hospital | 214-590-8000 | 5200 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75235 | Directions
Monday - Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Financial Assistance based on eligibility 

 

 

Sunrise Pediatrics https://mysunrisepediatrics.com/

1209 19th St

Plano, TX 75074

972-424-5437

Accepts Wellpoint Medicaid and Parkland Medicaid

 

Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care  https://littlespurspedi.com/

6520 N President George Bush Hwy  Suite 100

Garland, TX 75044

972-532-9967

Accepts all Medicaid 

 

Cooks Children’s Pediatrics Plano  https://www.cookchildrens.org/services/primary-care/plano/

4001 W 15th St

Plano, TX 75093

972-596-2131

Accepts all Medicaid

 

Natural Pediatrics  https://txnaturalpediatrics.com/

2109 W Spring Creek Pkwy Ste 200

Plano, TX 75023

972-618-3547

Accepts some Medicaid (it can vary which plans they take) 

 

DENTAL

Independence Dental | 972-915-0400 | 3100 Independence Parkway, Suite 204 Plano, TX 75075 | Directions
$29 Emergency Visit Exam, X-rays & Consultation by Dentist
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
All patients, including Walk-Ins are Welcome

 

Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry  https://growingsmilestx.com/

3610 Shire Blvd  Ste 110

Richardson, TX 75082

214-501-2721

Accepts Medicaid (plan acceptance can vary) 

 

 

 

Wylie Children’s Dentistry  https://www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com/

520 W Brown St. Unit B

Wylie, TX 75098

972-429-7070

Accepts some Medicaid Dental Plans (check to verify which before scheduling) 

 

 

MENTAL HEALTH

 

Life Path of Collin County  

Crisis Hotline: 1-877-422-5929, Walk-ins Welcome, No ID or Insurance Needed, Serves to Capacity

Plano | 972-422-5939 | 7308 Alma Dr, Plano, TX 75025 | Directions

McKinney | 972-562-0190 | 1515 Heritage Dr, McKinney, TX 75069 | Directions

 

Hope's Door New Beginning Center (Domestic Violence) | 972-422-2911 | 860 F Avenue, Plano TX 75074 | Directions

Crisis Hotline: 972-276-0057

 

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority | 214-366-9407 | Many Locations, use their website to find a center near you
Crisis Hotline: 866-260-8000

 

ESL/LITERACY

 

Plano Public Library

https://www.plano.gov/917/ESL-Citizenship

1501 18th Street

Plano, TX 75074

972-941-7175

Link above will take you to all of the levels of classes offered and give you the days and times they meet as well as the registration link. 

 

Virtual ESL Courses at Frisco Public Library | 972-292-5669 | 8000 Dallas Pkwy Frisco, TX 75034 | Directions

 

North Texas Adult Education & Literacy | 940-369-0400 | Various Locations
Online and In-Person ESL Classes, Classes offered throughout the week

 

Local Good Center | 469-366-9095 | 2201 K Ave. STE A-200 & Ste C-100 | Directions

 

Collin Adult Education and Literacy | 972-349-4550 | 2000 North Central Expressway Suite 115 Plano, TX 75074 | Directions
ID Required for Enrollment, Monday and Wednesday Mornings

 

Isabel’s Community Outreach

https://crissybroeske.wixsite.com/ico-bridge/classes

520 E. Central Parkway, Plano, TX 75074 Suite 218

Classes- ESL, Cake decorating, and sewing- 214-388-3142

  - Irrigation technician tutoring- 469-294-3539

 

Collin County Community College District

4800 Preston Park Blvd.

Plano, TX 75093

Contact- Jeanne Johnson at jljohnson@collin.edu

972-985-3750

English as a Second Language, High School Equivalency Test Preparation, Training, Adult High School Diploma

 

Collin County Adult Literacy Council

Contact -Yolanda Medina at (469) 422-4350 or 214-282-5615

Basic Skills Instruction, English as a Second Language, High School Equivalency Test Preparation, English Literacy and Civics Education

 

Hunters Glen Baptist Church

4001 Custer Road

Plano, TX 75023

Contact- Charlie Johnston at charlie.johnston@huntersglen.org or 972) 867-1610

 

Plano Family Literacy

1300 19th Street, Building A, 2nd Floor

Plano, TX 75074

Contact- Rocio del Toro at rocio.deltoro@pisd.edu or (469) 752-2252

English as a Second Language, Workplace Literacy

 

Prairie Creek Baptist

3201 W. 15th Street

Plano, TX 75075-7732

Contact- Penny Currie at pcbc.esl@gmail.com or (972) 596-4805

English as a Second Language, Citizenship

 

Prestonwood Baptist Church

6801 W. Parker Blvd.

Plano, TX 75093

Contact- Sonia Vazquez at eslclassesinplano@gmail.com 

(214) 734-3597 or 972-820-5030

English as a Second Language, CitizenshipWELCOME TO ISABEL'S COMMUNITY OU   

 

EMPLOYMENT/JOB READINESS RESOURCES

 

Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas | 469-229-0099 | 1101 Resource Drive Suite 100, Plano, TX 75074 | Directions

Resume Building and Interview Skills Training

 

Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas | 972-388-5600 | 5757 Alpha Road Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75240 | Directions

Job Placement Services

Please Call Ahead or Email: jobseeker@wfsdallas.com

 

The Academy- Through The Storehouse Community Center

Neighbors have the opportunity to develop language skills, job skills and life skills that can lead to long term transformation. New classes are added periodically. Click on the link below to view courses and register.

https://www.thestorehousecc.org/academy

The Storehouse   |   1401 Mira Vista Boulevard   |   Plano, Texas   |   75093   |   469-385-1813

 

Local Good Center | 469-366-9095 | 2201 K Ave. STE A-200 & Ste C-100 | Directions

https://www.localgoodcenter.org/job-readiness



 

DIAPERS

 

5 Loaves Ministry - Diaper Bank | 469-767-8071 | 4401 Williford Rd., Sachse, TX 75048 | Directions
Tuesdays, 10:00AM – 12:00PM; Thursdays 10:00AM – 12:00PM

 

Baby Booties Diaper Bank | 469-939-9316 | 610 N Church St., McKinney TX, 75069 4401 | Directions


 

COOLING STATION

 

Salvation Army Cooling Station
The station will offer cold water and an air-conditioned environment for people to stay all day or briefly cool off. Sometimes they will have a snack offered. 

3528 14th St., Plano | Directions
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

 

SEASONAL HELP

 

Christmas

 

Salvation Army of North Texas
The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps families that are struggling financially provide Christmas gifts for hundred s of thousands of children around the country each year. The application opens in September each year, for more info press here.

 

Saint Arbor Community Center | 469-362-3979 | 25631 Smotherman Rd. Frisco, TX, 75033 | Directions
Collin & Denton County Residents. Please email Mary Foster with questions. 

 

 

Back to School

 

Plano Event Center | 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074 | Directions
Date and time of distribution varies each summer. 

To receive a backpack, click here to fill out form

 

 

CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THAT TAKES CCMS (in Plano)

https://www.dfwjobs.com/child-care/parents/choose-provider/child-care-providers 

Click this link for a regularly updated list

 

Texas Rising Star Rated Child Care Programs-

Click the links below to find up to date information on childcare programs that take CCMS along with the star rating system for each facility. 

https://www.dfwjobs.com/getmedia/ba9d8df4-0064-44ed-b1ad-81248057457e/trs-brochures-parent-digital.pdf

 

https://childcare.twc.texas.gov/find/welcome

 

 

FOOD PANTRIES

 

Minnies Food Pantry

Plano, TX - 75023
(972) 596-0253

Hours of Operation: Wednesday - Saturday 8:30am- 11:30am 

Closed every 5th Saturday of the month

 

Seven Loaves Food Pantry

Plano, TX - 75093
(469) 385-1813

Hours of Operation: Thursday 3:30pm - 6:00pm Saturday 8:30am - 11:00am

 

Salvation Army Of Collin County / Plano Corps Community Center

3528 E. 14th Street

Plano, TX - 75074
(972) 423-8254

Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm

 

Plano Food Pantry - Holy Nativity Episcopal Church

3528 E. 14th Street

Plano, TX - 75074
(972) 424-4574

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

 

North Texas Food Bank

Plano, TX - 75075
(214) 330-1396

Hours of Operation vary seasonally. Call or check website for days and times. 

 

AC Food Pantry & Thrift Store

1116 Dobie Drive

Plano, TX - 75074
(972) 578-5730

Hours of Operation: Monday through Wednesday 10am-2pm, Saturday 11am-3pm

 

God's Food Pantry

3420 East 14th

Plano, TX - 75074
(972) 633-9777

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm

 

Assistance Center of Collin County

3420 East 14th

Plano, TX - 75074
(972) 422-1850

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm


 

FURNITURE

 

Dallas Furniture Bank | 972-466-0600 | 2055 Luna Road, Carrollton, TX 75006 | Directions

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Referral Required from partner organization

 

Bed Start

https://bedstart.org/get-help

6601 Custer Rd, Plano, TX 75023

(214) 929-1342

 

Local Good-furniture store coming soon


 

LOCAL AREA CHURCH RECOMMENDATIONS

 

Legacy Church

972-618-4600

5333 Independence Pkwy

Plano, TX 75023

 

Chase Oaks Church

972-783-8800

281 Legacy Dr. 

Plano, TX 75023

 

First Baptist Plano

972-424-8551

3665 W President George Bush Hwy

Plano, TX 75075

 

Redeemer Presbyterian Church

972-529-1502

7820 Silverado Trail

Mckinney, TX 75070

 

Vivid Life Church (Spanish speaking)

214-974-8493

1947 K Ave

Unit 125

Plano, TX 75074

 

Hunters Glen Baptist Church

972-867-1610

4001 Custer Rd.

Plano, TX 75023


 

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY RESOURCES

 

Perot Museum of Nature and Science 

https://www.perotmuseum.org/visit/discounts/

With a Medicaid, WIC or Food Stamp card you can get admittance to the museum for $1 per person.  Great hands on fun and learning for kids. 

 

Book Beginning at birth  https://b3tx.org/

Once enrolled, children receive FREE print books delivered to their home twice a year until they turn age 5.

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