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This page is dedicated to identifying resources to assist residents during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A cloth face covering should be worn whenever people are in a community setting, especially in situations where you may be near people. These settings include grocery stores and pharmacies. These face coverings are not a substitute for social distancing. Cloth face coverings are especially important to wear in public in areas of widespread COVID-19 illness. Follow this link for more information.
Testing is available at many locations located across our region. Visit this site to locate one closest to you.
Details on where vaccines can be found and what group may receive the vaccine can be found here on the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management website.
US Government - Stay up-to-date with the White House, US Department of Health and Human Services, and the CDC.
Coronavirus Rumor Control - The purpose of this FEMA page is to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Fate Power Switch gives residential households in the ONCOR power grid the opportunity to join their purchasing power together to obtain a lower electricity rate. Registrants are expected to save between $40 - $50 per month.
211 Texas is available whether you need help finding food or housing, child care, crisis counseling, substance abuse treatment or have nonmedial COVID-19 questions, one number is all you need to know.
Helpful resource links provided by Texas.gov.
Dallas Regional Chamber, along with partners across North Texas, are connecting workers displaced by the COVID-19 outbreak. Several organizations are hiring a large number of employees. Click the link to find openings in essential industries that have ramped up hiring locally.
Altice Advantage Internet is offering a free 60-day Altice Advantage Internet that is available for new residential Internet customers. Limited to those who do not have Suddenlink internet service and share a household with a student (K-12) or a college student.
TXU Energy Aid - Donations from customers, employees, and other Texans to help families keep their lights.
Atmos Energy - Community programs that can help pay your natural gas and other utility bills.
Mental Health Support Line The North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) is providing a dedicated 24/7 COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line for those experiencing stress and anxiety related to the current state of emergency.
Agency | Contact Info | Services |
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Adult Protective Services Hotline | Phone: (800) 252-5400 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults who are elderly or have disabilities. |
Austin Street Shelter | Phone: (214) 428-4242 Link: www.austinstreet.org 2929 Hickory St.
Dallas, TX 75087 |
Shelter |
Baylor College of Dentistry | Phone: (214) 828-8100 | Dentistry |
Crisis Center of Northeast Texas | Phone: (800) 656-4673 or (800) 656-HOPE |
Crisis intervention, advocacy and or counseling |
Family Place Battered Women's Hotline & Shelter | Phone: (214) 941-1991
Link: www.familyplace.org Rockwall, TX 75087 |
Shelter |
Food Stamps | Phone: (972) 771-8386 | Food |
Genesis Women's Shelter | Phone: (214) 946-HELP (4357)
Link: www.genesisshelter.org Dallas, TX 75219 |
Shelter |
Greenville Community Health Center | Phone: (972) 772-8194 | Local primary health care clinic |
Helping Hands | Phone: (972) 771-4357
Rockwall, TX 75087 |
Rental, utility, and food assistance |
Helping Hands Health Center | Phone: (972) 772-8194 | Medical assistance |