1. Shelter/Affordable Housing
2. Utilities
3. Transportation
4. Food
5. Clothing, Shoes, and Coats
6. Childcare
7. Substance Abuse
8. Medical/Dental/Vision
9. Counseling
10. Legal
Faith City Mission (Lighthouse)
(806) 376-5348
401 SE 2nd
Temporary shelter for families. This is usually a two week stay unless working towards definite goals.
Intakes M-F 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. If married, must provide marriage license. Picture ID, Social Security card, and NCIC from police dept (free from police dept) for every adult. Social Security card and birth certificate for every child.
Single Male
(806) 373-6402
Sunshine Cottage
(806) 372-3985
Housing for single mothers in possession of their children who have the desire and determination to attain a college degree.
To apply, one must call, write an autobiography explaining their past and future aspirations, and must be homeless or very low income.
Panhandle Community Services – Families in Training (HUD)
(806) 342-2531 Ext. 210 or 211
1309 SW 8th Avenue
Rental assistance for full time students (married or single) with children.
Must be enrolled at AC and have class schedule. Call to have application mailed to you.
Amarillo Garden Apartments
(806) 373-1074
1223 S. Roberts
No full time student household unless meet one of: married, filing joint tax return; not someone else’s tax dependent (filing own return); are receiving TANF; involved in job training program; single parent with dependent children; formerly in foster care.
Accept apps on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. With application, certified birth certificate and social security cards for everyone in household, picture ID for everyone 18+, proof of income
Spring Terrace Apartments
(806) 374-7522
2600 S. Spring St
Contact by phone. Take applications on the 14th and 15th of every month but may vary by day of the week.
Provide photo ID. Need birth certificates and social security cards of everyone in the household.
No full time student household unless meet one of: married, filing joint tax return; not someone else’s tax dependent (filing own return); are receiving TANF; involved in job training program; single parent with dependent children; formerly in foster care
Win Lin Village
(806) 353-0354
5700 Wabash
Contact by phone. Take applications on the 14th and 15th of every month but may vary by day of the week.
Provide photo ID. Need birth certificates and social security cards of everyone in the household.
No full time student household unless meet one of: married, filing joint tax return; not someone else’s tax dependent (filing own return); are receiving TANF; involved in job training program; single parent with dependent children; formerly in foster care
2. Utilities
Panhandle Community Services
(806) 372-2531
309 SW 8th Avenue
M-TH 6:30-11:00 AM, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. New applications processing stops at 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Paperwork available during all operating hours.Bring proof of all income for the last 30 days for everyone 18+ in home. If any elderly or disabled, updated SS award letter, the most current gas and electric bills (both if house has) and SSN for everyone living in home.
3. Transportation
Amarillo City Transit
(806) 378-3095
For a list of routes and schedules as well as fare and other information, go to http://www.amarillo.gov/?page_id=1001
Special Transportation for mobility impaired: (806) 378-3095
Adult Student Program
(806) 371-5450
Nancy Brent (Washington Street Campus)
Fill out application (http://www.actx.edu/asp/files/filecabinet/folder2/adultstudent.pdf)
4. Food
Bethesda-Trinity Fellowship Outreach
(806) 381-0361
1101 Fritch Highway
Contact: Rebecca Ramos
Must have valid picture ID, may receive every other week, must pick up at above address
Distribution: Wednesdays 9:00 - 9:45 AM – arrive, 9:45 -10:15 AM - Chapel Service (mandatory), 10:15 AM - Clients go to warehouse and fill shopping cart with groceries
Washington Fellowship Family Service Center
(806) 352-1307
4002 S. Washington St.
Contact: Mindy Briggs
Food and Clothing only
Must pick up at service center
Distribution times: Mon 6:00-7:30 pm, Tuesday/Thursday 5:00-6:30 pm, Saturday 9:00-10:30 am
No appointment necessary. Must have photo ID for head of household and Social Security# or other ID for each family member.
Amarillo College Food Pantry
(806) 371-5343 or (806) 371-5267
Amarillo College, Washington Street Campus, Parcells Hall Room 206
Contact: Lynae' Jacob or Cindy Rannals
Limit 2 visits per month. Open Fall Semester Monday-Thursday 9:00-3:00. Call ahead to make sure someone is there.
Amarillo College, West Campus, Jones Hall, Room 275
Contact: Connie Bonds (806) 345-6015, Tamara Rhodes (806) 354-6023 or Lizzie Sharp
(806) 354-6017
Amarillo College, East Campus, Student Services Center, Room 133
Contact: Ina Fiel (806) 335-4351
Must be a currently enrolled Amarillo College student.
Limit 2 visits per month. Open Monday-Friday 8-5 in Fall/Spring semesters.
Summer students are referred to the Washington Street Campus Food Pantry.
5. Clothing, Shoes, and Coats
Mission Amarillo (Shoes)
(806) 371-5439
Amarillo College
Call Jordan Herrera for appointment or email
jordan@amarillocollege.com
Eveline Rivers (Coats)
(806) 372-3985
314 S. Jefferson
Christmas Project-provides coats and presents for low to moderate income. If children are school age apply through their school. If children are not in school, call above number.
Phone available 24/7- if no answer, leave message and they will return call ASAP.
6. Childcare
Workforce Solutions, Panhandle Child Care Services
(806) 372-2836
1206 SW 7th Avenue
Reduced rates for child care: must be working OR full-time student. See website for information to apply.
Amarillo Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
803 South Rusk
Amarillo,Tx 79106
(806) 374-6688
Information and referrals for Counseling
Jason Norman
Amarillo College - Director of Advising
(806) 371-5456
Jordan Herrera, LMSW
Amarillo College - Coordinator of Social Services
(806) 371-5439
Haven Health Clinic - Women's Clinic
(806) 372-8731
1501 S. Taylor St.
Monday - Friday 8am - 5 pm
Walk-ins Welcome. Same day appointments available.
Haven offers:
Birth Control
STD Testing
Pap Smear
Emergency Contraception
Breast Exams
Haven Health Clinic - Male Health Center
(806) 322-1495
211 S.E. 16th
Monday - Friday 8am - 5 pm
Walk-ins welcome.
WTAMU Health Partners Clinic
(806) 355-5721
4400 S Washington St Suite 107
Must call for appointment-no walk-ins. Accept most private insurance, Medicaid and Medicare. Do NOT have bacterial meningitis shot.
AC Dental Clinic
(806) 354-6050
West Campus of Amarillo College
Call for appointment or information. Basic preventive dental services free to AC students and employees.
Catholic Family Services-Vision
(806) 376-4571
200 South Tyler Street
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Eye exam and free eyeglasses.
Fill out application (pick up at office or online). Adults only. Submit proof of address (rental agreement, utility bill), proof that they’re student or proof of income, and social security card.
Household monthly income under $1000/month to qualify. Help one time every 3 years.
Care Today Clinic
3440 Bell Ste 122
8am - 8pm Monday - Saturday
(806) 379-9225
I-40 & Grand 3300 I-40 East Ste 400
8am - 5pm Monday -Friday
(806) 379-8552
Primary Care/Urgent Care Clinic
Walk-in, no insurance=$75 fee, payment plans available. Medicare provider, Medicaid not accepted, private insurance accepted. Longer term program available. In- house labs and x-ray.
Call for appointment (to be given priority) but walk-ins are accepted-average visit time under 1 hour. Do NOT have bacterial meningitis shot.
9. Counseling & Mental Health
Information and referrals for Counseling
Jason Norman
Amarillo College - Director of Advising
(806) 371-5456
Jordan Herrera, LMSW
Amarillo College - Coordinator of Social Services
(806) 371-5439
Adult Mental Health Services
Texas Panhandle Centers
Mental Health Screening (806) 337-1000
Crisis Line (806) 359-6699 (Amarillo Area)
Toll Free Crisis Line 1-800-692-4039
10. Legal
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
806-373-6808