Our Partner Agencies

 Currently, United Way of Central Texas is committed to funding 27 health and human service agencies, serving Central Texans in Temple, Belton, Salado, Little River, Academy, Rogers, Troy, Cameron, Bartlett, as well as other area communities.

American Red Cross, Heart of Texas Area Chapter (254) 776-8362 www.wacoredcross.org

Provides disaster relief, sends emergency messages to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families; teaches First Aid, CPR, and provides community disaster education.

 Bell County HELP Center (254) 770-6842

            Provides information and referral services for non-financial and financial emergencies.  Provides assistance, aids in self-sufficiency, and offers educational classes, community based support services and programs targeted at alleviating crisis situations.

 Belton Christian Youth Center (254) 939-5759 www.beltonyouth.com

            The mission of the Belton Christian Youth Center is to provide care and promote Christian value through recreation and education to enhance all youth potential.

 Boy Scouts of America (Longhorn Council) (817) 231-8500 www.longhorn.org

            Youth development programs and outdoor adventure for boys ages 6-18 and girls ages 14-21.  Emphasis is on leadership, character and personal fitness.

  Cen-Tex Alcoholic Rehab Center (254) 778-2286

            Cen-Tex offers a 90-day residential program to prepare alcohol and substance abusers to return to society as responsible, productive members of our community.

 Central Texas 4-C (254) 778-0489 

            High quality, comprehensive child development program for low-income children ages 0-5 and their families. Includes health, disabilities, education, nutrition, literacy, mental health, family services.

 Central Texas Children’s Center (Bell County Society for Crippled Children)

(254) 778-6785 www.clickweb.us/ctcc

            CTCC provides a full or half day infant, early childhood development program and appropriate therapy services that will benefit the child, parent and community.

 Central Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (254) 690-4455 www.ctcada.org

            Providing the highest quality substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment services in order to reduce the harm of addiction to individuals, families and the community.

 Central Texas Youth Services (254) 939-3466 www.centraltexasyouthservices.org

            Services include counseling, emergency shelter, transitional living, project Safe Place, a hotline 24/7/365 at no cost to children, youth, or their families.

 Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas (254) 939-2946 www.cacct.com

            The CACCT provides specialized services to child abuse victims and their families through Children’s Advocacy Center and Court Appointed Special Advocates Programs (CASAS).

 Christian Farms-Treehouse (254) 933-9400 www.cfth.org

            Faith-based, residential drug and alcohol treatment facility for men, women, and women with children, leading substance abusers to recovery and spiritual growth.

 Communities in Schools, Bell-Coryell Counties (254) 554-2132

            Monitors, academics, behavior and attendance of at-risk youth, while striving to promote students’ staying in school and graduating, thereby improving their chances of success in life.

 Families in Crisis (254) 634-1184 www.familiesincrisis.net

            Safe shelter, counseling and outreach support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.  Free and confidential 24 hour hotline.

 Family Promise  (254) 773-9980

            Provides temporary shelter for families who have no home by cooperating with area churches.  Also assists clients with finding jobs, and securing permanent housing.  

 Girl Scouts of Central Texas (254) 742-0499 www.gsctx.org

            Building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.  Providing the best outcomes based leadership program for girls.

 HCCAA (Hill Country Community Action) 

    Senior Centers– Belton (254) 939-1170, and Temple (254) 778-4221

            Provides nutritionally balanced noon meals to elderly clients 5 days weekly with personal contact for homebound recipients unable to provide for their own nutritional needs.

      RSVP (254) 773-0221

            A program offering volunteer opportunities in the community for 55+ persons to include: home-delivered meals, immunization programs, social activities, child abuse prevention-education, independent living for seniors, transit-escort, other agencies and more.

 Habitat for Humanity (254) 680-4007 http://www.forthoodareahabitat.org/

            An ecumenical housing ministry, dedicated to eliminating poverty housing by building homes, using volunteer labor, which are sold to low income families at zero interest.

 Helping Hands Ministry of Belton (254) 939-7355

            Providing a centralized ministry in Belton for churches to support needy families giving groceries and clothing, utilities, rent, and medication assistance.

 Lone Star Legal Aid (254) 560-1850 www.lonestarlegal.org

            Provides free legal services for low-income families, victims of abuse, and disabled or elderly victims of crime or exploitation in civil (non criminal) matters. 

Our Lady of the Angels Maternity Shelter (254) 742-2340 www.geocities.com/ourladyofangel

            Our Lady of the Angels Maternity Shelter provides shelter for homeless pregnant women and their children with a stable family environment to support the mother and child.

 Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children (254) 554-5555 www.peaceablekingdomretreat.org

            PKRC provides services, programs and activities for children with special needs and chronic illnesses free of charge.

 Ralph Wilson Youth Clubs of Temple (254) 773-9001 www.rwyckids.org

            RWYC offers children an organized environment in which to share social, educational and recreational experiences to become responsible members of the community.

 St. Vincent DePaul Church Store (254) 773-7591

            Assists individuals and families with food, emergency services, and financial support.

 Temple Community Free Clinic (254) 771-3374

            Provides quality healthcare to the working uninsured in Bell County complete with x-rays, lab work, medications and referrals to specialists at no cost.