Resources for Families and Students in Copperas Cove.

Health & Human Services Commission

SNAP, Emergency SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid

317 Casa Drive

Copperas Cove

Mon-Fri  8:00 am 5:00 pm

254-547-4286

Copperas Cove Free Clinic

806 East Avenue D

Tuesdays – Check in at 5:00 pm

Greater Killeen Free Clinic

718 North 2nd Street  STE

Killeen

254-618-4211

211 Texas

Help finding information and referrals to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) community organizations, disaster relief services and volunteer opportunities.

Website:211-Texas 

211

Or

1-877-541-7905

Adult Protective Services (APS)

APS's mission is to protect older adults and persons with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by investigating and providing or arranging for services, if needed, to stop or prevent further harm.

800-252-5400

Case Management for Children & Pregnant Women

Help finding services for children with health condition/health risk from birth through 20 years of age and for high-risk pregnant women of all ages.

1-877-THSTEPS

Or

1-877-847-8377

Central Counties Services (MHMR)

Adult Mental Health, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Early Childhood Intervention, And Intellectual & Developmental Disable Veterans.

254-526-4146

OR

844-815-6221

Central TX Council on Alcoholism/Drug Abuse

4520 E Central Texas Expy

Killeen

254-690-4455

Child Protective Services (CPS)

To report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children

HOTLINE

1-800-252-5400

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Low-cost health insurance for children under age 19

Website:  CHIP

211

Family and Community Health Services

Information on health services for women, children, and children with special health care needs.

1-800-252-8023

Medicaid Hotline

Help finding a Medicaid doctor or learn more about Medicaid services.

1-800-335-8957

Option 5

Medical Transportation Program

Help in arranging transportation to health-related activities.

1-877-MED-TRIP

1-877-633-8747

Medicaid Managed Care Helpline (formerly STARLINK)

Additional assistance with more complex issues of Medicaid Managed Care

1-866-566-8989

STAR Program

Help enrolling into a managed care health plan and selecting a Main doctor.

1-800-964-2777

TDD 1-800-267-5008

STARRY

Free short term individual and family counseling to help families and children prevent and resolve conflicts.

Appointments available in Copperas Cove, Killeen, Temple, Lampasas, and Gatesville

1-254-773-5802

Texas Health Steps

Help finding Medicaid medical and dental providers.

1-877-THSTEPS

OR

1-877-847-8377

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

Supplemental nutrition assistance for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, children under 5 years of age and infants.

 213 W Avenue D

Copperas Cove

Mon – Thu. 7:00am 5:30 pm

Closed for lunch 12 -12:30

Saturday  by Appt.

254-547-9571

American Red Cross

Disaster assistance in the cases of house and apartment fires, floods, tornadoes, etc

1-800-733-2767

National Hotline

HHCCA (Copperas Cove)

BY APPT. ONLY!   Weatherization, Meals on Wheels, Case Management for College Students, and Energy Assistance.

1012 N. Drive Ste. 4

Copperas Cove

Mon-Fri  8:00 am 4:00 pm

254-547-6022

1-888-588-6261 #616

(for Energy Assistance)

Food /Clothing / Financial  Assistance

Baptist Benevolence Ministries

Food, clothing, and limited financial assistance.

507 N. 5th Street

Copperas Cove

Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

254-542-6780

My Brother’s House Food Pantry

Help with food and utility assistance. (No rent or deposit assistance.)

107 Lyons Street

Copperas Cove

Tue/Wed/Fri 10:00 am 1:00 pm

Sat. 10:00 am 12:00 pm

254-547-5206

Church of Christ

Food and Clothes Closet

254-547-3509

Cove House

Food, Shelter, and community referrals are available to those in need.

108 E Halstead Ave.

Copperas Cove

Office Hours:

Mon-Fri. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Food Pantry:

Mon, Wed, & Fri. only.

254-547-4673

Salvation Army

Help with utilities.

2116 Phil Ave.

Copperas Cove

Tue. & Thurs. 8:30 -11:30 am

254-542-2655

Cove House

Emergency food and shelter for men, women, and families

108 E Halstead Avenue

Copperas Cove

Office hours:

 Mon-Fri 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Food Pantry hours:

Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00 am-2:00 pm

254-547-4673

Families In Crisis

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Shelter

Shelter for men, women, and Families

Office:

254-634-1184

Hotline:

1-888-799-SAFE

1-888-799-7233

The Refuge Corporation

811 MLK Jr. Dr.

Copperas Cove

Tue – Fri.  9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Closed for lunch 12:00 1:00 pm

254-547-6753

Option House (Central Texas Youth Services)

15 bed emergency shelter for children ages 3-17 years of age who are homeless, runaways, push-outs or removed from their home due to abuse and/or neglect.

601 Parmer Avenue

Killeen

Open 24 hours

254-634-2085

1-800-421-8336

Army Emergency Relief

Provides variety of needs to include emergency financial aid, children and spouse scholarships, grants to Wounded Warriors and benefits for surviving family members.

254-288-5003

Army Wounded Warrior Program (Fort Hood)

Career and education opportunities and financial assistance programs for the most severely injured, or ill soldiers.  Must be transitioning out of the military.

Soldier & Family Assistance Ctr.

3554 62nd Street

Fort Hood

Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am 4:30 pm

Star Group Veterans Helping Veterans

POC – Jonathan Haywood

202 S 4th St.

Copperas Cove

Mailing address:

1033 S. Fort Hood St. Suite 200-236

Killeen Tx 76541

254-681-8029

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

If in an immediate crisis, call 911.  If you or a friend, need to talk with a counselor for help or resources available in your area call 1-800-273-8255.

National Suicide Prevention is available anytime 24/7

1-800-273-8255

The Hop

 Along with Regular Fixed Route Services The HOP offers Special Transit Services (STS) to customers that, because of a physical or mental disability, are unable to use the Regular Fixed Route Services.  Please call for more information.

254-616-6800

Armed Services YMCA

Provides low cost child care and offers a wide variety of activities and events for children all year.  Provides before and after school care at selected CCISD Campuses. (Call for specific information.)

Main office

415 N. 8th Street

Killeen

Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am 5:30 pm

254634-5445

Children’s Special Needs Network

Assists families and professionals in providing services for children in Central Texas who are diagnosed with physical or psychological needs.

204 N. East Street   Ste F

Belton

Mon-Fri. 8:00 am 5:00 pm

1-254-933-7597

Boys and Girls Club

Offers games, recreational and fitness activities, education and tutoring services for children.

1002 Veterans Avenue

Copperas Cove

Mon. – Fri. 7:30 am  5:30 pm

254-547-5578

Communities in Schools

Provides outreach programs for at-risk youth and their families.

4520 E Cen TX Expway  Ste. 106

Killeen

Mon.-Fri.    8:30 am  5:00 pm

254-554-2132

Hope Pregnancy Center

Education and counseling on pregnancy related issues.

601 S. Main

Copperas Cove

Mon.- Wed.  9:00 am – 5:00 PM

Thur. –Fri. 9:00 am  12:00 pm

Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm

254-518-4673