Focus on the Future Training Center is a highly regarded Pre-K to Grade 12 Plano, Texas, based Private School for children with autism and other mental disabilities.
Focus On The Future Training Center
3405 Custer Rd. Suite 100
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 599-1400
Fax (972) 599-1414
Friday
Monday
Social Security Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool
A great tool to aid in determining if one qualifies for
Medicare
Social Security Disability
Social Security Retirement
Social Security Survivors
Special Veterans
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
resource contribution by Karen DesCôtes
Authority Program Specialist
Medicare
Social Security Disability
Social Security Retirement
Social Security Survivors
Special Veterans
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
resource contribution by Karen DesCôtes
Authority Program Specialist
Tuesday
Life Steps Pediatric Center
They take medicare, Medicaid, along with private insurance. Collin County location, McKinney, TX.
Address: 1500 S Central ExpySuite 100McKinney, TX 75070
ContactPhone: 214-385-4066Fax: 214-233-0329
About LifeStepsWe’re Taking Pediatric Care a Step in the Right Direction At LifeSteps, we’re taking the necessary steps to bring more joy and life to children with developmental disorders. Our state-of-the-art pediatric centers provide complete assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for children ages 0-21. Our specialized therapists work with disabilities ranging from ADHD to Autism, and offer the most comprehensive care available for patients and their families. We provide the necessary tools and support to all families and organizations concerned about the health and well being of the children in their care.
Saturday
There's no limit to the number of covered antibiotics you can have filled for free.
United Supermarkets, LLC banner Market Street this week introduced the "Free to Feel Better" program in its Dallas-Fort Worth-area stores. Under the program, the participating stores' pharmacies will fill prescriptions for prenatal vitamins and antibiotics at no charge. Market Street is the only north Texas grocer to offer the program, according to United
http://www.unitedtexas.com/feelbetter/antibiotics.asp
Thursday
Your Texas Benefits office locator, direct link
Can search the nearest office for:
Food stamps
Medicaid
TANF
Medicare Savings Plan
Womens Health Program
Long Term Care Services and Supports
Food stamps
Medicaid
TANF
Medicare Savings Plan
Womens Health Program
Long Term Care Services and Supports
High Pointe Clothes Closet / Food Pantry--McKinney
Hours for food: 9 am to 4 pm, Weds, Thurs; Clothes 9am to 11 am, 1st and 3rd Saturday.
Walk In
Geographic Scope: Collin County and surrounding areas
3201 N. Central Expressway, McKinney 75071
214-544-6565
Walk In
Geographic Scope: Collin County and surrounding areas
3201 N. Central Expressway, McKinney 75071
214-544-6565
Saturday
Beyond Consequences, Logic and Control
A Love-Based Approach to Helping Children with Severe Behaviors
www.Beyond Consequneces.com
Excellent Resources & Reading materials
www.Beyond Consequneces.com
Excellent Resources & Reading materials
Wednesday
Plano Community Charity
Provides basic needs to people in crisis with furniture and household items, cooking, and financial assistance. To be used one time per year per recipient
Call for an appointment, referrals: 972-578-0399
e-mail: planocharity@gmail.com
http://www.planocharity.org/
Call for an appointment, referrals: 972-578-0399
e-mail: planocharity@gmail.com
http://www.planocharity.org/
Tuesday
Speech and Language Services of North Texas, LLC
Speech & Language Services of North Texas, LLC provides comprehensive speech, language, and occupational therapy, assessments and consultations to the pediatric population in the North Dallas / Collin County area.
Contact: Plano and Frisco Clinics: 972 424-0148
http://www.eastsidespeech.com/
Contact: Plano and Frisco Clinics: 972 424-0148
http://www.eastsidespeech.com/
My Possibilities
My Possibilities is a non-profit, charity (501(c)(3)), for adults with disabilities (Autism, Down Syndrome, Aspergers, Prader-Willi, Head Injuries, etc.). My Possibilities is the FIRST full day, full year program in Collin County for adults, who have "aged out" of secondary education, where they can build independence and pre-vocational skills in a safe and nurturing environment.
Contact: My Possibilities
1301 Custer Road
Suite 616
Plano, TX 75075
ph: 469-241-9100
Contact: My Possibilities
1301 Custer Road
Suite 616
Plano, TX 75075
ph: 469-241-9100
Monday
Pastoral Counseling--sliding scale fee
Location convenient to Collin County. Offers a sliding scale fee.
Sunday
Studio Movie Grill --free admission for children with special needs
Location for Collin County: Address:
4721 W. Park Boulevard
Plano, TX 75093
Phone: 972-596-4627
FAX 972-596-4076
General Information: planoinfo@studiomoviegrill.com
4721 W. Park Boulevard
Plano, TX 75093
Phone: 972-596-4627
FAX 972-596-4076
General Information: planoinfo@studiomoviegrill.com
Saturday
TexasSocial Services--services Collin County
Texas Social Services provides counseling in 14 counties to children and adolescents as well as adults. We accept Medicaid, NorthSTAR/Value Options, CompCare, Amerigroup, and other insurance. For a comprehensive listing of the insurance that we accept, check out our webpage at: http://www.texassocialservices.org. Referral Forms can be downloaded from our web page. Should you have questions, please feel free to email us. Check under the Contact Us tab on our web page for the appropriate person to contact. If you are a school, we do provide counselors on-site if you have 8 or more children that need counseling by a therapist.
Tom Buchanan
Executive Director
Tom Buchanan
Executive Director
Prescription Assistance--Bridges to Access
The Link: http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/
Eligibility Criteria: Must have an advocate to use this program
What is an Advocate?A patient must have an Advocate in order to enroll in Bridges to Access.
Recognizing the important role that healthcare professionals play in the overall healthcare of patients, Bridges to Access uses “Advocates” to help patients enroll in our program.
For the purpose of Bridges to Access, an Advocate is any non-family member who:
has a relationship in the delivery of healthcare services to the patient, and
agrees to help the patient enroll and manage ongoing participation in Bridges to Access
Usually this is a physician, physician assistant, pharmacist, pharmacist technician, nurse, social worker or someone who works in the healthcare office or facility where the patient is being treated. What are the roles and responsibilities of an Advocate?An Advocate is responsible for the following: helping patients obtain, complete, and sign the one-page enrollment form;
contacting Bridges to Access by phone to enroll patients; sending in documentation after telephone enrollment is complete; ordering product refills for patients if patients require assistance; helping patients re-enroll after a year, if needed; informing GSK of any prescription, address or income changes, and helping patients with other Bridges to Access issues.
To become an Advocate, simply call 1-866-PATIENT or click Register as An Advocate. Advocates will be issued a personal six-digit identification number for program usage.
Patients must meet all of the following guidelines to qualify for Bridges to Access:
Be a United States resident
Have no prescription drug benefits through any insurer/payer/program*
Have gross monthly household income at or below: 48 Contiguous States and District of Columbia
Size of Family Unit
Monthly Gross Income 1.) $2,256.25 2.) $3,035.42 3.) $3,814.58 4.) $ 4,593.75
Please call 1-888-825-5249 for more information.
Eligibility Criteria: Must have an advocate to use this program
What is an Advocate?A patient must have an Advocate in order to enroll in Bridges to Access.
Recognizing the important role that healthcare professionals play in the overall healthcare of patients, Bridges to Access uses “Advocates” to help patients enroll in our program.
For the purpose of Bridges to Access, an Advocate is any non-family member who:
has a relationship in the delivery of healthcare services to the patient, and
agrees to help the patient enroll and manage ongoing participation in Bridges to Access
Usually this is a physician, physician assistant, pharmacist, pharmacist technician, nurse, social worker or someone who works in the healthcare office or facility where the patient is being treated. What are the roles and responsibilities of an Advocate?An Advocate is responsible for the following: helping patients obtain, complete, and sign the one-page enrollment form;
contacting Bridges to Access by phone to enroll patients; sending in documentation after telephone enrollment is complete; ordering product refills for patients if patients require assistance; helping patients re-enroll after a year, if needed; informing GSK of any prescription, address or income changes, and helping patients with other Bridges to Access issues.
To become an Advocate, simply call 1-866-PATIENT or click Register as An Advocate. Advocates will be issued a personal six-digit identification number for program usage.
Patients must meet all of the following guidelines to qualify for Bridges to Access:
Be a United States resident
Have no prescription drug benefits through any insurer/payer/program*
Have gross monthly household income at or below: 48 Contiguous States and District of Columbia
Size of Family Unit
Monthly Gross Income 1.) $2,256.25 2.) $3,035.42 3.) $3,814.58 4.) $ 4,593.75
Please call 1-888-825-5249 for more information.
Friday
PDF application for Aged and Disabled Form H1200-EZ
Application for Assistance- Aged and Disabled Form H1200-EZ. Assists with Medicare drug coverage, Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213
http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/APP/H1200-EZ.pdf
http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/APP/H1200-EZ.pdf
National Institute of Mental Health free publications
This link allows one to print the form and order in bulk for your organization.
http://infocenter.nimh.nih.gov/faxorder.cfm
http://infocenter.nimh.nih.gov/faxorder.cfm
Food Pantries for Collin County
This is an excellent collection by St. Jude Catholic Church. They have a listing of local food pantries. The local contacts include:
Food Pantries
Community Food Pantry (McKinney)
972.547.4404
Plano Food Pantry
1.800.725.4936
Allen Community Outreach
972.727.9131
Princeton (Church of Christ)
972.736.2157
Wylie Community Christian Care Center
972.442.4341
Frisco’s Project for the Future
972.335.9495
Salvation Army, McKinney
972.542.6694
OLA (Organization for Latin Americans)
972.422.2252
Allen Ministerial Alliance
972.727.1177, ext.2215
Furniture for Clients
There is not currently a web link for "Sharing Our Stuff" SOS
Will pick up furniture for donations & they have furniture to give. Have to call to see what is available. Must have a reference from agency/casemanager/ to be a recipient.
Larry and Judy Stinson
972-519-0906
e-mail : lbstinson@verison.net
Will pick up furniture for donations & they have furniture to give. Have to call to see what is available. Must have a reference from agency/casemanager/ to be a recipient.
Larry and Judy Stinson
972-519-0906
e-mail : lbstinson@verison.net
Lite Up Program
The Public Utility Commission of Texas offers discounts to telephone and electric bill. IMPORTANT: The information on the electric bill (Name, Address, etc..) MUST match the information of the participant in the qualified program or the self-enrolled application. Income as follows. Some electric comapanies do not participate (those in a co-op). Those in Celina and Farmersville have electric comapnies that do not participate. However, the phone bill may be discounted.
Total Household Annual Income
1 $13,538
2 $18,213
3 $22,888
4 $27,563
5 $32,238
6 $36,913
7 $41,588
8 $46,263
http://www.puc.state.tx.us/electric/forms/LiteUp/LITEUP_Form_e.doc
Total Household Annual Income
1 $13,538
2 $18,213
3 $22,888
4 $27,563
5 $32,238
6 $36,913
7 $41,588
8 $46,263
http://www.puc.state.tx.us/electric/forms/LiteUp/LITEUP_Form_e.doc
Angel Food Ministry $65.00 worth of food for $30.00
Angel Food Ministries is able to provide families with approximately $65 worth of quality nutritious food for $30. Angel Food Ministries does not use out-of-date food or inferior products.
http://www.angelfoodministries.com/
ALLEN First United Methodist Church of Allen 972-727-8261
Life Fellowship 972-727-7292 or 972-747-0414
FARMERS BRANCH Valley View Baptist Church 972-247-4374
FRISCO Frisco Newstart Church of the Nazarene 469-358-6777
GARLAND Livingway Church
Big Springs Baptist Church 972-495-4575
New Hope Fellowship 972-240-9000
972-414-7181
Northlake Baptist Church Garland 972-487-1293
Restoration Worship Centre 972-822-6896
972-203-8181
LITTLE ELM Button Memorial United Methodist Church 972-292-1465
CrossRidge Church 972-292-1953
LUCAS Faith Fellowship 972-442-2121 x301
MCKINNEY McKinney Fellowship Church 972-547-7041
972-489-9260
NEVADA Canvas Bible Fellowship 214-577-8410
PLANO Grace Outreach Center 972-985-1112 x106
Hunter's Glen Baptist Church 972-867-1610
Four Corners Church 972-867-3000 x1259
PRINCETON Grace Community Church, International 972-734-2776
RICHARDSON Central Christian Church 972-231-7060
Canyon Creek Baptist Church 972-231-4753 x333
ROWLETT Sacred Heart Catholic Church 972-475-4405 x10
SACHSE Northplace Church 972-495-1116
THE COLONY Horizons Church 972-689-9936
214-755-2641
WYLIE Wylie United Methodist Church 972-442-5835
First Baptist Church 972-442-2261
Contact your closest host site above for ordering information
http://www.angelfoodministries.com/
ALLEN First United Methodist Church of Allen 972-727-8261
Life Fellowship 972-727-7292 or 972-747-0414
FARMERS BRANCH Valley View Baptist Church 972-247-4374
FRISCO Frisco Newstart Church of the Nazarene 469-358-6777
GARLAND Livingway Church
Big Springs Baptist Church 972-495-4575
New Hope Fellowship 972-240-9000
972-414-7181
Northlake Baptist Church Garland 972-487-1293
Restoration Worship Centre 972-822-6896
972-203-8181
LITTLE ELM Button Memorial United Methodist Church 972-292-1465
CrossRidge Church 972-292-1953
LUCAS Faith Fellowship 972-442-2121 x301
MCKINNEY McKinney Fellowship Church 972-547-7041
972-489-9260
NEVADA Canvas Bible Fellowship 214-577-8410
PLANO Grace Outreach Center 972-985-1112 x106
Hunter's Glen Baptist Church 972-867-1610
Four Corners Church 972-867-3000 x1259
PRINCETON Grace Community Church, International 972-734-2776
RICHARDSON Central Christian Church 972-231-7060
Canyon Creek Baptist Church 972-231-4753 x333
ROWLETT Sacred Heart Catholic Church 972-475-4405 x10
SACHSE Northplace Church 972-495-1116
THE COLONY Horizons Church 972-689-9936
214-755-2641
WYLIE Wylie United Methodist Church 972-442-5835
First Baptist Church 972-442-2261
Contact your closest host site above for ordering information
SNAP Food Benefits (Food Stamp) Benefit Estimator
Application for Food Stamp & TANF
The entire application may be completed. However, for food stamps the FIRST page can be completed and faxed or mailed in. Shortly after it is received, the client will get a telephone interview. The application also includes other benefits such as TANF and Medicaid.
English Application
Spanish Application
The entire application may be completed. However, for food stamps the FIRST page can be completed and faxed or mailed in. Shortly after it is received, the client will get a telephone interview. The application also includes other benefits such as TANF and Medicaid.
English Application
Spanish Application
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