COPPERAS COVE ISD
Community Resources
Resources for Families and Students in Copperas Cove.
The following list was created with information provided by the local WIC office. If you are living outside of Copperas Cove need additional assistance, you can contact the WIC office for a list of agencies who provide resources in the surrounding communities.
Social Services
| Agency | Address/Hours | Telephone # |
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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 |
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Copperas Cove Free Clinic |
806 East Avenue D Tuesdays – Check in at 5:00 pm |
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Greater Killeen Free Clinic |
718 North 2nd Street STE Killeen |
254-618-4211 |
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211 Texas Help finding information and referrals to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) community organizations, disaster relief services and volunteer opportunities. |
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211 Or 1-877-541-7905 |
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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. |
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800-252-5400 |
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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. |
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1-877-THSTEPS Or 1-877-847-8377 |
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Central Counties Services (MHMR) Adult Mental Health, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Early Childhood Intervention, And Intellectual & Developmental Disable Veterans. |
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254-526-4146 OR 844-815-6221 |
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Central TX Council on Alcoholism/Drug Abuse
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4520 E Central Texas Expy Killeen |
254-690-4455 |
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Child Protective Services (CPS) To report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children |
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HOTLINE 1-800-252-5400 |
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Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Low-cost health insurance for children under age 19 |
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211 |
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Family and Community Health Services Information on health services for women, children, and children with special health care needs. |
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1-800-252-8023 |
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Medicaid Hotline Help finding a Medicaid doctor or learn more about Medicaid services. |
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1-800-335-8957 Option 5 |
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Medical Transportation Program Help in arranging transportation to health-related activities. |
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1-877-MED-TRIP 1-877-633-8747 |
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Medicaid Managed Care Helpline (formerly STARLINK) Additional assistance with more complex issues of Medicaid Managed Care |
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1-866-566-8989 |
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STAR Program Help enrolling into a managed care health plan and selecting a Main doctor. |
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1-800-964-2777 TDD 1-800-267-5008 |
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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 |
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Texas Health Steps Help finding Medicaid medical and dental providers. |
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1-877-THSTEPS OR 1-877-847-8377 |
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WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Supplemental nutrition assistance for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, children under 5 years of age and infants.
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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 |
Emergency Assistance
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American Red Cross Disaster assistance in the cases of house and apartment fires, floods, tornadoes, etc |
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1-800-733-2767 National Hotline |
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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) |
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Food /Clothing / Financial Assistance |
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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 |
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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 |
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Church of Christ Food and Clothes Closet |
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254-547-3509 |
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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 |
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Salvation Army Help with utilities. |
2116 Phil Ave. Copperas Cove
Tue. & Thurs. 8:30 -11:30 am |
254-542-2655 |
Housing and Shelters
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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 |
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Families In Crisis Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Shelter Shelter for men, women, and Families
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Office: 254-634-1184 Hotline: 1-888-799-SAFE 1-888-799-7233 |
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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 |
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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 |
Soldiers and Veteran Services
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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. |
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254-288-5003 |
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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.
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Soldier & Family Assistance Ctr. 3554 62nd Street Fort Hood
Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am 4:30 pm |
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Star Group Veterans Helping Veterans POC – Jonathan Haywood
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202 S 4th St. Copperas Cove Mailing address: 1033 S. Fort Hood St. Suite 200-236 Killeen Tx 76541 |
254-681-8029 |
Suicide Prevention
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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 |
Transportation
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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. |
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254-616-6800 |
Youth Services
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
