Lamar County, TX — Resources
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- Aug 2
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Updated: Aug 2
Lamar County, TX — Resources
County seat: Paris, TX | General resource line: 2-1-1
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Housing Assistance
Housing Authority of the City of Paris
Services: Section 8 and Public Housing
Phone: (903) 784-6651
Note: Applications accepted Mondays and Thursdays 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Paris/Lamar County Habitat for Humanity
Services: Affordable homeownership for qualified individuals (need and sweat equity)
Phone: (903) 783-0599
Website: parislamarcohabitat.org
United Way of Lamar County
Services: Rental and utility assistance; applications typically open on the 20th of each month
Phone: (903) 784-6642
Website: lamarcountyuw.org
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter — Paris
Services: Emergency shelter for men, women, and families (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM), daily hot meals, bread line
Phone: (903) 784-7548
Address: 350 W. Kaufman St, Paris, TX 75460
Food Assistance
Downtown Food Pantry — Paris
Services: Food pantry for Lamar County residents
Hours: Tuesday 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM and Thursday 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Phone: (903) 737-8870
Address: 124 W. Cherry St, Paris, TX 75460
Paris-Lamar County Health District — WIC
Services: Supplemental nutrition for pregnant women and children under five
Phone: (903) 784-1411
Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Mental Health Services
Lakes Regional Community Center — Paris
Services: Crisis intervention, outpatient treatment, and service coordination
24/7 Crisis Line: (877) 466-0660
Phone: (903) 737-2475
Address: 2915 N. Main St, Paris, TX 75460
Website: lakesregional.org
Substance Use Recovery
ETCADA — East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Services: Prevention, intervention, and recovery coaching
Phone: 1-800-441-8639
Lakes Regional Community Center — Substance Use
Services: Outpatient treatment, crisis intervention
Phone: (903) 737-2475
24/7 Crisis Line: (877) 466-0660
Job Training & Employment
Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas — Paris
Services: Job postings, resume assistance, job-search counseling, TANF Choices program
Phone: (903) 784-4356
Address: 5210 Loop 286 SE, Paris, TX 75460
Website: netxworkforce.org
Legal Aid
Lone Star Legal Aid — Paris Office
Services: Free civil legal assistance — family law, housing, consumer law, veterans' benefits
Phone: (903) 785-8711 or 1-800-925-5802
Address: 164 SE 6th Street, Paris, TX 75460
Website: lonestarlegal.org
Transportation
Paris Metro & TRAX
Services: Fixed-route city transit (Paris Metro, $2/trip) and on-demand county-wide rides (TRAX)
Phone: (903) 739-2444 or 1-866-575-9014
Lamar County Human Resource Council (HRC)
Services: Free or donation-based transportation for older adults to medical and essential appointments
Phone: (903) 784-2580
Website: hrctexas.org
Healthcare
Paris Care Clinic — Special Health Resources
Services: Primary care, dental, mental health, and substance abuse services; sliding scale for uninsured
Phone: (903) 501-1747
Address: 3150 Clarksville St, Ste 300, Paris, TX
Paris-Lamar County Health District
Services: Immunizations, WIC, health screenings
Phone: (903) 785-4561
Address: 400 W. Sherman, Paris, TX
Financial Assistance
United Way of Lamar County
Services: Emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities
Phone: (903) 784-6642
Domestic Violence & Crisis Services
SAFE-T Crisis Center
Services: 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter, advocacy, and counseling for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
Hotline: (903) 575-9999 or 1-888-801-4357
Address: 2673 N Main St, Paris, TX 75460
Website: safe-tagency.com
Child & Family Services
Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) of Paris
Services: Forensic interviews, therapy, and advocacy for children impacted by abuse
Phone: (903) 784-5787
Address: 711 Pine Bluff, Paris, TX 75460
Website: cacparis.org
Lamar County Child Welfare Board
Services: Financial support for foster children — medical care, clothing, and enrichment
Phone: (903) 737-0340
The REACH Center
Services: After-school care and specialized programs for children with disabilities ages 3 to 18
Phone: (903) 783-1922
Education & Literacy
Paris Junior College (PJC) Adult Education
Services: Free fast-track GED classes (as short as 10 weeks); language arts, math, science, social studies; GED test voucher assistance
Phone: (903) 782-0467
Email: adulted@parisjc.edu
Address: Bobby R. Walters Workforce Training Center, Paris, TX
Disability Services
Lakes Regional Community Center — IDD Paris
Services: Intellectual and developmental disabilities services and access coordination
Phone: (903) 243-9088 ext. 2303
Address: 395 N. Main St, Paris, TX
Senior Services
Ark-Tex Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Services: Benefits counseling, nutrition programs, transportation, and home care coordination for seniors 60+
Phone: 1-800-372-4464 or (903) 832-8636
Website: atcog.org
Prime Senior Service Center
Services: Social activities and support groups (Dementia, Parkinson's, Bereavement)
Address: 1128 Clarksville Street, Suite 300, Paris, TX 75460
Meals on Wheels — Lamar County HRC
Services: Hot noon-time meal delivery for homebound seniors 60+, veterans, and people with disabilities
Phone: (903) 784-2580
Veterans Services
Lamar County Veterans Service Officer (VSO)
Services: VA disability claims, benefits questions, DD-214 assistance
Phone: (903) 737-2484
Address: 119 N Main Street, Paris, TX 75460
Note: Appointment required
Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Project (VLAP)
Services: Free legal advice by phone for Texas veterans on disability benefits and discharge upgrades
Phone: 1-800-622-2520, Option 2
Website: texvet.org
Peer Support & Community Organizations
Rooted In Hope Beyond Survival Foundation
Services: Empowerment Healing Program (8-week structured program), Cafe' Communications peer support group, Hope Within Faith Group, Work Readiness Support, Emergency Support Fund, Discovery Call — non-clinical, trauma-informed post-crisis support for adults 18+ in Fannin County
Phone: (903) 213-5347
Email: community@hoperooted.org
Website: hoperooted.org
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