Helpful Agencies
The following is a collection of links and/or contact information for agencies which offer a variety of forms of assistance. In addition to the information below, the Help Line 211(dialed on the phone) and the United Way of Midland Service Directory are very helpful.
Counseling/Crisis |
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Runaway/Kicked Out High Sky Children's Ranch - temporary housing, family mediation Texas Hotline - 1.888.580.HELP National Hotline - 1.800.621.4000 |
Family Problems High Sky Children's Ranch - for all kinds of family disagreements Hospice - Grief management and care for the terminally ill Parent Abuse State programs to prevent abuse |
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Drug/Alcohol Palmer Drug Abuse Program D-Fy-It Drug Free America - Interesting for students and parents, lots of student testimonials, videos, etc. |
Teen Pregnancy Planned Parenthood - Not just Abortion Teen Pregnancy - A really interesting site with lots of teen commentary Pregnancy Care - Lots of services Pregnancy hotline - 1.800.550.4900 |
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Suicide The Hopeline - Suicide hotline 1.800.784.2433 Helplines, information, quiz Permian Basin Community Centers * Ector County - (432) 333-3265 * Midland County - (432) 570-3300 |
Other Self Injury - 1 800 DON'T CUT Eating disorders Texas Youth Hotline - 1-800-210-2278 Girl Talk Dropping Out Teen Court |
Employment/Education Information and Programs |
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Civilian Texas Work Force Odessa American Midland Reporter Telegram Job Corps - Great work program |
Military based Army Air Force Marines Navy Seaborne Challenge - Military based GED/Job training program |
Other |
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Financial Assistance STARS - Financial assistance referral system Food Stamps CHIP - Children's insurance CASA/United Way contacts above |
Character Development Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Big Brothers Big Sisters |