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Resource Directory
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With the help the community rource table, parents, students, and educators are able to locate dierent organizations that can i with their particular needs.
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Child/Youth Services
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GED Classes
Group/Foster Home
Healthcare/Education
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Rehabilitation
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Wo manAndC hildLo ngview. o rg This practice serves all patients regardless ofabilityto pay. Discounts for essential services are offered based on familysize and income. This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Publi c Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).
Arc of Gregg County 601 Boyd Street, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 753-0723 ARCGC.org Committed to expanding opportunities for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities.
ArtsView Children’s Theatre 313 W Tyler Street, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 236-7535 ArtsviewChildrensTheatre.com Performing arts (creating, producing, and performing). All ages. Fee assistance. “Changing lives through education, outreach, and the performing arts!”
Asbury House Child Enrichment Center 320 S Center Street, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 758-7062 AsburyHouse.net Nurturing preschool children and their families with God’s love to strengthen our community for generations. Offering a school-ready preschool program and after-school care to children aged three to five on a sliding fee scale. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are provided along with music and gymnastics lessons and a weekly chapel service.
Behavioral Innovations 701 Glencrest Lane, Longview, TX 75601 (855) 782-7822 Behavioral-Innovations.com Committed to translating evidence-based practices for people with autism within a practical and encouraging learning environment. Dedicated to transforming the lives of children, their families, and their community by providing the highest quality of services.
Boys & Girls Club of the Big Pines 610 Garfield, Longview, TX 75602 (903) 212-7750 BeGreatEastTexas.com Our mission is to empower the kids of East Texas to BE GREAT.
Brentwood Behavioral Hospital 1006 Highland Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101 (877) 678-7500 BrentwoodBehavioral.com The Children’s and Adolescent’s Treatment Program is designed to provide a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for a child’s special needs. The program is designed for the treatment of children ages 4-17 with severe emotional and/ or behavioral problems, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, impulse control disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. Certified Teachers on staff for classroom time. Accepts pregnant patients with clearance from their provider and autistic children able to benefit from group therapy on a case by case basis. Texas Medicaid accepted.
Buckner Children & Family Services 1014 S High Street, Longview, TX 75602 (903) 757-9383 Buckner.org Provides services such as foster care & adoption, retirement services, family hope centers, and family pathways, and Summer feeding and Parents as teachers programs. Buckner Family Pathways programs are designed to help single parents strengthen their families and reduce barriers to self-sufficiency such as lack of education and life skills. We protect single parents by providing housing, access to child care assistance, and a variety of other services. Buckner Family Pathways programs protect families from domestic abuse, financial uncertainty, homelessness, and hopelessness. (buckner.org/family-pathways)
Community Healthcore 701 E Marshall Avenue, Ste. 310, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 234-9200 CommunityHealthcore.com Serves thousands of children and adults each year for problems associated with mental health, retardation, and substance abuse issues through special programs devoted to helping people lead lives of dignity and independence. Offers services for veterans, early childhood intervention, and parenting resources.
Community Outreach Mission 1002 S Martin Luther King Boulevard, Longview, TX 75602 (903) 757-3601 Provides a food pantry, clothing, and assists with job search rent assistance for residents of Longview.
Crisman School 2455 N Eastman Road, Longview, TX 75605 (903) 758-9741 CrismanSchool.org Crisman is a private, nonprofit school designed to meet the needs of students with a diagnosed learning difference, including Dyslexia, Asperger’s, sensory delays, language based delays, ADD, and ADHD.
D.O.R.S. Youth Transition Center 1125 Judson Road, Ste. 153, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 803-0100 DORSCommunityServices.org D.O.R.S. Youth Transition Center is a one-stop shop helping young people ages 15 to 25 who need assistance transitioning out of school and into adult life.
East Texas CASA 1121 Judson Road, Ste. 184, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 753-8093 EastTexasCASA.org Making a Difference in the Lives of Children – East Texas CASA will create a positive future for abused and neglected children by recruiting and training highly qualified volunteers to ensure the safety, protection, and permanent placement of children.
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy 400 N Eastman Road, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 803-5900 w3.LISD.org/Our-Schools/Montessori The Montessori Method of education is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood. It is a view of the child as one who is naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared learning environment. It is an approach that values the human spirit and the development of the whole child— physical, social, emotional, and cognitive.
Expectant Heart Pregnancy Resource Center 2440 S High Street, Longview, TX 75602 (903) 931-3124 ExpectantHeart.org facebook.com/ExpectantHeart EHeart is a faith-based 501(c)3, that empowers families to choose life for their unborn child, and make positive life changes that will support their choice. The vision for EHeart is to be a place where both parents come to receive free services during pivotal times in their lives such as pregnancy and early parenting years. Some of our services include pregnancy tests, educational classes, material assistance, and support groups.
Goodwill Industries of East Texas, INC 2451-A W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604 (903) 593-8438 TylerGoodwill.com Philosophy is to serve anyone who needs assistance (i.e., job placement, retail store, work adjustment training).
Greater Longview Organization of Business and Education (GLOBE) P.O. Box 3441, Longview, TX 75606 (903) 753-7878 Globe-TexasScholars.org Promotes excellence in education by building partnerships between families, schools, business, and the community in eleven area school districts. Also administers the Texas Scholars program locally.
Greater Longview United Way 310 S Fredonia, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 758-0191 LongviewUnitedWay.org Provides free, confidential information and referrals to current health and human service programs available in Gregg County.
Gregg County Historical Museum 214 N Fredonia, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 753-5840 GreggHistorical.org Displays and recreates scenes of the principal forces shaping Gregg County history and its 20th Century significance, presents annual events, education programs, and volunteer opportunities.
Hiway 80 Rescue Mission 3117 W Marshall Avenue, 75604 (903) 759-8101 Hiway80rm.org Our community and youth ministry seeks to serve the homeless and low income in our community that have not come into our shelter.
Junior Achievement of East Texas 911 NW Loop 281, Ste. 211-16, Longview, TX 75604 (903) 297-2202 JAEastTexas.org Educates and inspires young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics to improve the quality of their lives.
Longview Public Library 222 W Cotton, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 237-1350 LongviewTexas.gov Summer Reading Program. Different events EVERYDAY for all ages.
Longview Too Ambucs PO Box 331, Longview, TX 75606 (903) 753-3329, (903) 235-4762 Ambucs2LongviewTX.com A nonprofit organization dedicated to creating mobility for people with disabilities. They organize fundraising activities and scholarship programs, and provide mobility tools to the disabled.
Junior League of Longview 1109 N Fourth Street, Longview, Texas 75601 (903) 757-5740 JLLongview.org The Junior League of Longview serves our community through programs that focus on children and youth in poverty. School Supply Train provides free school supplies and uniforms to children in need. Skills for Success partners with Forever Friends to mentor High School girls. Kids in the Kitchen teaches kids and parents how to eat healthier. Read as One promotes literacy within our community. Girl Talk focuses on teaching middle school girls about personal hygiene.
Kilgore College Kilgore campus: 1100 Broadway Boulevard, Kilgore, TX 75662 Longview campus: 300 S High Street, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 983-8209 Kilgore.edu KC is a publicly supported, two-year, comprehensive community college offering postsecondary educational opportunities.
LeTourneau University 2100 S Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX 75602 (903) 233-3000 LETU.edu The premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation, offering graduate and undergraduate degree programs across a wide range of disciplines and on-ground, online, and hybrid delivery models.
Longview Community Ministries, INC 506 N Second Street, PO Box 1023, Longview, TX 75606 (903) 753-3561 LongviewCommunityMinistries.org Serves to enable Longview congregations and groups to work together more effectively in the community through cooperative acts of service to assist persons in need regardless of race, religion, or creed. Provides services for Family Center, food, financial, utility, rental, and prescription assistance, dental/medical, special needs, Meals on Wheels, learning lab, and children’s coat donations.
Longview Dream Center 803 Gilmer Road, Longview, TX 75604 (903) 653-1740 LongviewDreamCenter.com Programs include providing basic needs such as hunger relief for citizens and senior citizens, free clothing for ALL, computer training, and simple acts of service to widows, single moms, and special needs clients.
Longview ISD 1301 E Young Street, Longview, TX 75602 (903) 381-2200 LISD.org The Summer Food Program provides summer breakfast and/or lunch for children between the ages of 1 and 18 at several locations. The Adolescent Pregnancy Program provides transportation, child care, and parenting classes for adolescent parents.
Longview Museum of Fine Arts 215 E Tyler Street, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 753-8103 LMFA.org Provides special programs year-round. Invites visitors of all ages and backgrounds to come learn about art. Longview World of Wonders 112 E Tyler Street, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 212-4969 Info@LongviewWOW.org Longview World of Wonders inspires a life-long love of learning by giving children the opportunity to create and explore in a hands-on educational environment.
Mathnasium of Longview 3080 N Eastman Road, #108, Longview, TX 75605 (903) 663-6284 Mathnasium.com/Longview Mathnasium of Longview has been offering math tutoring and homework help to students in Longview and the surrounding area since December 2013. At Mathnasium of Longview, we’re committed to helping your child catch up, keep up, and get ahead in math through our year-round and summer math programs! We help kids in grades 2-12 understand math by teaching the way that makes sense to them.
National 4-H Council 405 E Marshall Avenue, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 236-8429 4-H.org Youth development, mentoring, community leadership, healthy living, as well as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Programs.
Newgate Mission 207 S Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX 75602 (903) 757-6146 NewgateMission.org Offers relief and recovery to individuals in disadvantaged circumstances.
Nurse-Family Partnership NurseFamilyPartnership.org
Parenting Resource Center of East Texas 501 Pine Tree Road, Ste. U-14, Longview, TX 75604 (903) 753-7800 ParentingResourceCenter.org Parenting Resource Center provides parenting classes from teen parents to grandparents. Classes and topics include Family Matters (general parenting), For Kids’ Sake (divorce), and Home Front (family violence). All classes are available in English and Spanish. Must pre-register by phone.
Parks & Recreation Department 130 E Timpson Street, Longview, TX 75602 (903) 237-1270 LongviewTexas.gov/2161/Parks-and-Recreation The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing efficient, quality recreational opportunities by promoting citizen involvement, preserving resources, programming activities, and improving quality of life.
Partners in Prevention 140 E Tyler Street, Ste. 400, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 237-1019 LongviewTexas.gov/2190/Partners-in-Prevention Partners in Prevention focuses on positive youth development through mentoring, substance abuse prevention, and engaging in community events that help develop leadership skills.
Pine Tree ISD 1701 Pine Tree Road, Longview, TX 75604 (903) 295-5000 PTISD.org
Presbyterian Children’s Homes & Services 301 N Center Street, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 758-5000 PCHAS.org Presbyterian Children’s Home & Services provide Christ-centered care and support for children and families in need. We provide in-home services to parents and children who are experiencing a crisis, focusing on helping the family with self-sufficiency. We provide hands-on parenting, life skills, social skills and helping family develop healthy habits and routines. Families are linked to needed resources in the community.
Region VII Education Service Center 1909 N Longview Street, Kilgore, TX 75662 (903) 988-6700 ESC7.net Provides educational and family service support to pregnant women and infant/toddlers.
SeeSaw Children’s Place 1601 W Fairmont, Longview, Texas 75604 (903) 759-1726 SeeSawChildren.org Provides daycare, childcare after school for working parents, and full days in the summer and holidays; teaches self-reliance. Children ages 18 months-12 years.
Special Health Resources for Texas, Inc. 410 N Fourth Street, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 234-8808 SpecialHealth.org Special Health Resources for Texas provides affordable, comprehensive health care for your whole family at our four East Texas locations. Our services include adult and pediatric primary care, adult and pediatric dental care, women’s health services, immunizations and vaccinations, STD and HIV/AIDS screening and treatment, as well as mental health services and substance abuse treatment.
Spring Hill ISD 3101 Spring Hill Road, Longview, TX 75605 (903) 759-4404 SHISD.org As the center of our community, Spring Hill ISD is committed to the fulfillment of each learner’s intellectual, creative and physical potential through the collaborative efforts of exceptional educators, dedicated parents and integrated rigorous instruction provided in a safe environment. Our vision is to be a premier school district focused on engaged learning and student success.
Sylvan Learning – Longview/Mt. Pleasant 913 W Loop 281, Ste. 206, Longview, TX 75604 (903) 297-3300 Locations.SylvanLearning.com/US/Longview-TX Starting at age 4½ through adults, Sylvan Learning of Longview and Mt. Pleasant works through students in math, reading, writing, college prep, and homework support. We are here to help your child navigate each step of his or her academic journey. Whether you are looking to catch up, keep up, or get ahead, we are here for you!
Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension Service 405 E Marshall, Ste. 101, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 236-8428 Gregg.AgriLIFE.org Provides educational classes and individual consultation on family issues, nutrition, resource management, agriculture, horticulture, and youth development.
Texas Health & Human Services 1750 N Eastman Road, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 753-0083 HHS.Texas.gov Provide services such as housing, employment, health/medical, legal aid, food stamps, child care/education…etc. Visit www.yourtexasbenefits.com to apply for HHS programs.
Texas Special Children’s Project 521 N First Street, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 236-7300 TXSpecialChildren.com facebook.com/TXSCP Provide (at no cost to the participants) entertainment, recreational and activity programs to handicapped and special needs persons.
The Martin House: Children Advocacy Center Longview: 606 W Garfield Drive, Ste. D, Longview, TX 75602 Marshall: 2615 E End Boulevard S, Ste. 300, Marshall, TX 75672 (903) 807-0189, (903) 653-1794 TheMartinHouseCAC.org The mission is to ensure that every child who is a victim of abuse and comes to our center has an opportunity to be heard, feel protected, and receive services that are vital to his or her continued safety and future well-being.
The Salvation Army 519 E Cotton Street, Longview, TX 75602 (903) 215-8463 SalvationArmyLongview.org Basic Needs, housing, emergency disaster, rehabilitation, spiritual, youth and senior service, correctional services, and combatting human trafficking.
Thrive360 600 W Garfield Street A, Longview, TX 75602 (903) 238-4696 Thrive360.net Thrive360 helps teens in self-identity, decision making, and goal setting. We are an additional layer of support for families, churches, and schools.
UT Tyler Longview University Center 3201 N Eastman Road, Longview, TX 75605 (903) 663-8100 UTTyler.edu/LUC UT Tyler is fully-accredited offering junior, senior, and master level courses.
UT Tyler University Academy at Longview 3201 N Eastman Road, Longview, TX 75605 (903) 663-8219 UTTIA.org Preparing University Bound Students.
Wellness Pointe 1107 E Marshall Avenue, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 758-2610, (903) 758-2762 WellnessPointe.org A multi-specialty Federally Qualified Health Center offering Affordable healthcare (as well as WIC), and social services to all area residents, with assistance available for the uninsured and underinsured.
Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Center of East Texas 593 Windridge Road, Gilmer, TX 75645 (903) 797-2414 WindridgeTexas.org Enhances the lives of children and adults who face mental, emotional, or physical disabilities, or debilitating life situations.
Women & Child Health Center of Longview 402 N 7th Street, Longview, TX 75601 (903) 212-7110 WomanAndChildLongview.org The Woman and Child Health Center of Longview is a collaboration between Special Health Resources of Texas (SHRT) and Zeid Women’s Health Center. We provide affordable, quality health care for the whole family under one roof, offering convenient care for patients in Longview and the surrounding East Texas communities. The Woman and Child Health Center of Longview provides patients a full range of OB/GYN and prenatal and post-natal services for women as well as complete pediatric care.
Women’s Center of East Texas, Inc. 1011 Wal Street, #101, Longview, TX 75605 24 Hour Hotline: (903) 295-7526 Main Business: (903) 295-7846 WC-ET.org Provides emergency shelter, outreach support, legal support and advocacy, crisis hotline services, information and referrals, community education, a thrift shop, and Spanish-speaking services.
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