Medical
ABOUNDING PROSPERITY, INC.
214-421-4800 2311 MLK Blvd., Dallas Ages: 17+ Services: AIDS/HIV treatment, education, prevention, etc. |
AIDS SERVICES OF DALLAS
214-941-0523 400 S. Zang Blvd., Dallas Ages: 18+ Services: Housing, food, transportation, case & medical management for people living with HIV/AIDS |
JPS TRUE WORTH CLINIC
817-702-1100 1513 E. Presidio St., Fort Worth Ages: 18+ Services: Behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, JPS Health Center, lab, radiology, and primary care available |
OUT OF THE CLOSET
214-599-2173 3920 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas Ages: 18+ Services: Free HIV testing; thrift store with profits going to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation |
PARKLAND HOMELESS OUTREACH (HOMES CLINIC)
214-590-0153
Various sites, Dallas
Ages: All
Services: Various health services for children & adults
214-590-0153
Various sites, Dallas
Ages: All
Services: Various health services for children & adults
Housing
ACH
817-355-4673 3712 Wichita St., Fort Worth Ages: 10-21 Services: Emergency shelter for children; Transitional Living Program |
C.I.T.Y. HOUSE
972-424-4626 901 18th St., Plano Ages: 0-21 Services: Children emergency housing; counseling; Transitional Living Program in Plano & Frisco, teen shelter, community based street outreac |
CITY SQUARE TRAC
214-370-9300 3108 Live Oak St., Dallas 4532 Altamesa, Fort Worth Ages: 16-24 Services: Transitional Living Program (TLP); education/job assistance; etc. for youth who have aged out of foster care |
DALLAS HOPE CHARITIES
214-351-1901 5910 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas Ages: 18-21 Services: LGBTQ-focused Transitional Living Program; NOTE: this organization also provides a breakfast (B.A.C.H.) on Saturdays at 8:00 A.M. |
FAMILY GATEWAY
214-823-4500 711 S. St. Paul St., Dallas Ages: Serves families, as defined as "at least 1 person over 18 and at least 1 person under 18, together" Services: Housing assistance; Transitional Living Program; work/education assistance; early childhood education program; etc. |
LETOT CENTER
214-357-0391 10505 Denton Drive, Dallas Ages: 10-17 Services: Residential (Female only); emergency housing (M & F); education; counseling/crisis intervention |
PROMISE HOUSE
214-941-8578 224 W. Page Ave., Dallas Ages: 0-24 Services: Transitional Living Program; emergency housing; LGBTQ Transitional Living Program; education / job assistance |
SALVATION ARMY, CARR P. COLLINS SOCIAL SERVICES CENTER
214-424-7000 5302 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas Ages: 18+ Services: Emergency shelter |
THE EBBY HOUSE
214-827-0813
1234 Abrams Rd., Dallas
Ages: 18-24, Female-identified only
Services: Housing; healthcare; mentorship; job training / guidance; etc.
214-827-0813
1234 Abrams Rd., Dallas
Ages: 18-24, Female-identified only
Services: Housing; healthcare; mentorship; job training / guidance; etc.
Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Survivor Services
DESTINY'S HOUSE
214-941-8578 111 S. Beckley Ave., Dallas Ages: Under 21 (U21) Services: Food; showers; rest area; case management; etc., for Human Trafficking victims. Currently open Tuesday - Saturday, 3:30 - 11:30 P.M. |
GENESIS WOMEN'S SHELTER
214-946-4357 4411 Lemmon Ave., Ste. 201, Dallas Ages: 17+ Services: Female-identified only; Transitional Living Program; emergency housing for victims of domestic violence |
TRAFFICK911
817-575-9923 4575 Claire Chennault St., Addison Ages: 12-18 Services: Prevention, Identification, and Empowerment programs and services |
Crisis Call Lines
DFPS - CPS HOTLINE
1-800-252-5400 |
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
1-800-799-7233 |
NATIONAL TRAFFICKING HOTLINE
1-888-373-7888 TEXT: BeFree - 233373 |
SUICIDE & CRISIS CENTER HOTLINE
214-828-1000 |
TREVOR PROJECT HOTLINE
1-866-488-7386
1-866-488-7386
Faith Based Resources
RESOURCE GUIDE - CONGREGATIONAL CONVERSATION GUIDE
Outlast Youth’s faith-based team has internally compiled a collection of outlines for congregations of faith to engage in the topic of LGBTQ youth homelessness. Outlines include: sermon, small group/bible study, staff conversation, racial disparities, and more! Vol. 2 to be released in Spring 2020! NOTE: This resource seeks to bridge the progressive and conservative theological gap. |
RESOURCE GUIDE - GUIDING FAMILIES OF LGBT+ LOVED ONES: EXPANDED EDITION - LEAD THEM HOME
This resource “provides practical insights on how to honor God and radically love LGBT+ people in your life” with a “140-page, interactive guide…that rapidly equips pastors, parents, and all who care.” NOTE: This resource comes from a more conservative theological lens and has been vetted by Outlast Youth’s faith-based team as an appropriate resource for parents/guardians/loved ones and Pastors coming from this lens. Order here |
EBOOK - LOVE IS AN ORIENTATION:ELEVATING THE CONVERSATION WITH THE GAY COMMUNITY - ANDREW MARIN
A book that changes the conversation about sexuality and spirituality, and building bridges from the LGBTQ community and communities of faith. NOTE: This resource seeks to bridge the progressive and conservative theological gap. Buy on Amazon |
EBOOK - THE LGBTQ+ & EVANGELICAL DIVIDE: A WAY FORWARD - JOSH COGAN
A book that confronts the complicated history between the two respective communities and a proposed path that could play a role in preventing the lead cause of LGBTQ youth homelessness: familial rejection. NOTE: This resource seeks to bridge the progressive and conservative theological gap. Buy on Amazon |
EBOOK - UNCLOBBERED - COLBY MARTIN
A book that reexamines what the Bible says (and does not say) about homosexuality in such a way that breathes life into outdated and inaccurate assumptions and interpretations. NOTE: This will come from a more progressive theological lens. Buy on Amazon |
EBOOK - US VERSUS US - ANDREW MARIN
Original, groundbreaking research into the religious lives and beliefs of the LGBTQ community NOTE: This does not have a specific theological focus, as it is research driven. Buy on Amazon |
General Resources
GLSEN
www.glsen.org/learn/research/national A great tool that really focuses in on school-aged LGBTQ youth. This particular page, within the GLSEN website, has briefs and reports that are most useful to those in direct care. |
THE FAMILY ACCEPTANCE PROJECT
https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/resources The Family Project comes out of San Francisco State University. This particular page has many links to various resources. |
TRUE COLORS UNITED
http://truecolorsfund.org/our-work/training-education/network FREE network to join with online workshops to further one's knowledge in working with LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness, specifically. |