The city of Garland continues to announce assistance resources and partnerships that are helping residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Assistance with rent and mortgage payments, food, utilities, counseling, job placement and more is available through the nonprofits listed below:
Rental and Mortgage Assistance Referrals
Qualifying households impacted by COVID-19 may apply for assistance with rent and mortgage payments. Assistance is available through the following partners:
Rental Assistance
Catholic Charities of Dallas – Click here to check your eligibility and apply for this assistance. If you have any questions or would like to meet with case manager one on one for assistance with the application process you can leave a message at 214-257-0674. A Catholic Charities Representative will contact you as soon as possible to assist.
Salvation Army – 214-637-8204 – Mark.sliter@uss.salvationarmy.org (non-COVID assistance available)
Under 1 Roof – 214-343-4000 – www.Under1RoofDallas.org
Transcend COVID Rental Assistance – 800-758-9151 – www.transcendstem.org
Mortgage Assistance
Salvation Army – 214-637-8204 – Mark.sliter@uss.salvationarmy.org
Food Services Referrals
Assistance in meeting food supply needs is available from Good Samaritan of Garland. Additionally, seniors and disabled adults may also qualify for meal delivery services through the Meals on Wheels program.
Good Samaritan of Garland – 972-276-2263 – www.goodsamofgarland.org
Meals on Wheels Program – 214-689-2681 – www.vnatexas.org
Senior Citizens – Utilities, Food and Basic Needs – Referrals
In addition to the Meals on Wheels Program, additional utility assistance, food and basic needs assistance for Garland senior residents age 62 or older experiencing a loss due to COVID-19 are available through The Senior Source Elder Financial Safety Program.
The Senior Sources – 214-823-5700 – efsc@theseniorsource.org
Meals on Wheels Program – 214-689-2681 – www.vnatexas.org
Job Training and Placement Assistance – Referrals
Special job training, mentoring and placement assistance is being offered by two community partners for those Garland residents impacted by COVID-19.
Dallas College – 214-860-5902 – WorkReadyU@dcccd.edu – www.dcccd.edu/WorkReadyU
Para Personas de Habla Hispana: 214-860-5712
Transcend STEM – 800-758-9151 – www.transcendstem.org
Medical Services Referrals
No-cost medical services to Garland residents 18-years or older and affected by COVID-19 are being provided by Hope Clinic of Garland for individuals without health insurance or medical assistance coverage.
Hope Clinic – 469-800-2500 – www.hopeclinic-garland.org
Counseling Services – Referrals
Counseling services are available to individuals and families that have expressed a negative impact due to COVID-19. In addition, Income-eligible Garland residents receiving COVID-related counseling services from the Counseling Institute of Texas may be eligible for food services.
Counseling Institute of Texas – 972-271-4300 – www.citexas.org
Suicide Prevention Hotline – Call 988
Domestic Violence Victim Referrals
Rental assistance and counseling available to women and children who have experienced domestic violence due to the COVID-19 crisis through Hope’s Door New Beginning Center.
Hopes Door New Beginning Center – 972-276-0057 – www.hdnbc.org
Homeless Services – Referral
Financial assistance is available through the following community partners to those who have lost housing due to the pandemic.
Metro Relief – 214-705-3555 – www.metrorelief.org
Good Samaritan of Garland – 972-276-2263 – www.goodsamofgarland.org
Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance – 214-683-5600 – www.mdhadallas.org
Additional
The American Red Cross has activated a Virtual Family Assistance Center for anyone who lost a loved one due to COVID-19.
Child care resources for essential workers available at https://frontlinechildcare.texas.gov/. Financial assistance also is available for essential workers needing child care. Learn more at NorthTexasFamilies.org.
If you are struggling to pay city utility bills, contact Utility Customer Service as soon as possible. Atmos Energy also is offering resources to address natural gas bills.
For additional resources located near you based on your ZIP code, go to FindHelp.org or contact the Dallas County referral service by dialing 211.
Information provided by city of Garland.