Non-profit services, resources and advocacy in the RGV

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RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The following is a list of local and non-profit organizations that offer low-cost services, resources and advocacy in the Rio Grande Valley.

Hope Family Health Center: HOPE provides primary and integrated medical care, mental health counseling services including preventative care and education to individuals and families who do not have health insurance in the Rio Grande Valley.

Address: 2332 Jordan Rd.
City: McAllen
Phone: (956) 994-3319
Websitehttps://www.hopefamilyhealthcenter.org/

Counseling and Training Clinic at UTRGV: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers free mental health counseling services for any member of the community who is 6 years or older.

Address: 1201 W. University Dr. EEDUC 1.270
City: Edinburg
Phone: (956) 665-5251
Websitehttps://www.utrgv.edu/cg/counseling-training-clinic/

Valley Aids Council: Medical services, case management, counseling, education, advocacy services, information and referral for people infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Address: 601 N. McColl, Ste. B
City: McAllen
Phone: (956) 668-1155
Website: https://www.valleyaids.org/

Family Crisis Center: Family Crisis Center is a domestic violence and rape crisis center that provides free and confidential services to victims and their families. The center offers a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, intervention and prevention services.

Address:  616 W. Taylor St.
City: Harlingen
Phone: (956) 423-9304
Websitehttps://www.familycrisisctr.org/

McAllen Vet Center:  Confidential help for Veterans, service members and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Services include counseling for needs such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST).

Address: 2108 South M Street MedPoint Plaza, Unit 2
City: McAllen
Phone: (956) 631-2147
Website: https://www.va.gov/mcallen-vet-center/

NAMI RGV: The local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offers no-cost classes and support group programs for individuals and families affected by mental illness and operates a toll-free helpline.

Address: 801 E. Fern Ave. Ste 114
City: McAllen
Phone: (956) 624-4960
Websitehttps://www.namirgv.org/

Women Together Foundation/Mujeres Unidas: A non-profit organization providing shelter, support services, community education, awareness and prevention to victims of domestic violence and family assault.

Address: 511 N. Cynthia St.
City: McAllen
Phone: (956) 630-4878
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-800-580-4879
Websitehttp://mujeresunidas.org/

Friendship of Women: Provides free and confidential emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and legal advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families.

Address: 95 E. Price Road, Bldg. C
City: Brownsville
Phone: (956) 544-7412
Websitehttp://www.fowinc.com/

Palmer Drug Abuse Program: A non-profit organization that provides substance abuse counseling services to youth, adults and their families at no cost.

Address: 115 N. 9th St.
City: McAllen
Phone: (956) 687-7714
Websitehttp://www.pdap.com

Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas: The non-profit center promotes behavior wellness by offering prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, and research to reduce substance use and related co-existing conditions to people in the Rio Grande Valley.

Address: 5510 North Cage Blvd.
City: Pharr
Phone: (956) 787-7111
Websitehttps://www.bhsst.org/

South Texas Equality Project: STEP is a coalition of organizations that work to advocate for, celebrate, uplift, educate, and provide support to the LGBTQIA+ community of the Rio Grande Valley.

Website: https://www.steprgv.com

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