Smith County, TX Assistance Programs

Smith County Housing Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Smith County.

Salvation Army

633 North Broadway Avenue
Tyler, TX - 75702
903-532-4361
The Salvation Army is here to help meet all of your basic needs. Whether you need a bag of groceries, a hot meal, or assistance paying an outstanding bill. The Salvation Army in Tyler is the only residential shelter in the area that serves both men, women, and children; we also operate both an emergency shelter and a transitional living shelter and programs. All residents of either program are able to receive hot meals, wash their clothes for safety and health, to sleep soundly in safety, and to receive counseling and spiritual guidance. Emergency Housing is available for those who wish to only stay 1-5 nights in our shelter. Transitional Housing program includes a work component and is for individuals and families that find themselves homeless but are eager to find their way again. Counseling services, transportation, recreational activities, spiritual guidance, hot meals, clean clothes, and more await those who enter into this program. Obtaining and maintaining employment, building savings, receiving physical and mental health services, and more. Substance Abuse AA Meetings - Friday 6:00 pm. Celebrate Recovery - Thursday 6:30 pm...

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Smith County Food Assistance Programs

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Smith County.

Taylor Family Assistance Center

4412 West Ferguson Ave
Tyler, TX - 75702
903-526-6707
Food/Clothing/Financial Resources -Tues & Thurs. 8-11am. Comments: Can only attend ONCE per month. W ill assistance with 1 water utility bill (once); bring ID/DL and proof of residence (bill) if you are needing a Water Utility Bill paid...

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St. Vincent De Paul

410 South College Ave
Tyler, TX - 75702
903-592-0027
Financial Resources/Food/Clothing -Tuesday @ 12:30 pm, will help up to 35 families; Thursday @ 8:00 am, will help up to 30 families; Thursday @ 12:30 pm, will help up to 35 family. What We Do: Direct assistance (urgent/emergency assist with rent, utilities, transportation, etc..), Food depot's/pantry/dining facility, Assists individuals and families in need with obtaining selfsufficiency by providing financial counseling assistance, support services and referrals. The ultimate goal is to keep families together by preventing homelessness and promoting self-sufficiency. Thrift Stores. Bring ID/DL, may need proof of residency to get rent, water, and gas bill paid...

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St. Paul Children's Foundation

1358 East Richards Street
Tyler, TX - 75702
903-531-9455
Client Services: food pantry, clothing for children, medical and dental Hours of operation: Between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Monday to Friday Closed from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Bring ID/DL, Social Security cards and or birth certificate for children; and proof of address - any bill. ..

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PATH (People Attempting to Help)

402 West Front Street
Tyler, TX - 75702
903-597-4044
Customer Service: It deals with critical issues for families struggling to meet their most basic life needs: food, shelter, utilities, rent, emergency medicines, glasses and dental referrals. Volunteer social workers, receptionists and volunteers in the pantry are needed. Requirements: Bring the ID/DL and proof of address. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ..

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Oxford House for Women & Children - Magnolia Heights

1405 San Antonio Street
Tyler, TX - 75701
903-630-6591
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group suport are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Tyler

2703 Willard Lane
Tyler, TX - 75707
903-630-6377
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group suport are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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King's Storehouse Food Bank

422 East Oakwood Street
Tyler, TX - 75702
903-535-5097
They offer food assistance. Hours of operation: Between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM on Monday to Friday ..

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East Texas Food Bank

3201 Robertson Road
Tyler, TX - 75701
903-597-3663
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm. Services: Food Assistance...

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Smith County Health Care Assistance Programs and Clinics

Our list of clinics and healthcare assistance programs includes free and income based clincs: dental and medical, health care assistant payment programs, etc.

Bethesda Health Clinic - Tyler Faith Based Health Clinic

409 West Ferguson Street
Tyler, TX - 75710
903-596-8353
They provide dental services to Texas residents. Hours of operation: Between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Monday to Thursday Between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Friday ..

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Smith County Various Assistance Programs

Below we list an array of other helpful resource programs we have found in Smith County.

Tyler Senior Center

1915 Garden Valley Road
Tyler, TX - 75702
(903)597-0781
The Tyler Senior Center is the place where you can come to be active, have fun, and make new friends. Offer a variety of classes including: Crochet, Dominoes, Swimming pool, Chess, Oil painting, Line dancing, Obstruction. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ..

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Tyler Junior Dental Hygiene Clinic

1400 East Fifth Street
Tyler, TX - 75701
903-510-2342
Hours of Operation: Monday- 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Tuesday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Closed during the Summer. Receptionist will take down patients information; if an opening come available, he/she may be given a call back. Not everyone will receive a call back. If a call back is received, it will be a time commitment. The procedures can take up to 3-4 hours and 3 visits. A onetime fee of $20 per semester. Available to all individuals. Note: if it has been longer than 3 years since you have had your teeth cleaned, you may be asked to make an initial screening appointment to determine the extent of your needs. Patient parking is located on the north side of the Robert M. Rogers Nursing and Health Sciences Building, facing the creek...

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Life Time Health Center

1420 West Southwest Loop 323, Suite 100
Tyler, TX - 75701
903-534-0773
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Call ahead to make appointment; no insurance required; must pay cash at time of visit; women wellness plan (pap smear, testing, breast exam)- $225. mens wellness, mens testosterone; bring ID/DL...

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Healthy Living Center

2815 Frankston Highway
Tyler, TX - 75701
903-593-7474
Services: Womens health care; Pap smears and birth control. Hours of operation: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday- Friday. MUST HAVE NO INSURANCE, accepts walk-ins between 8:30 - 4:30 pm; must bring ID, proof of income (check stub) and how many are living in household. Birth control services are through UT Health 903-877-8007 and ask to speak with Jenny...

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Affordable Dentures

3081 State Highway 31 East
Tyler, TX - 75702
903-231-4353
Eligible: For people with no or low income or with a payment plan. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ..

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Smith County Assistance Locations

Government and Private Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.