Special Education Resources
TEA - Special Education Links to an external site.
Iris Center - Autism Studies Links to an external site.
Agency Contact Information
Service Divisions are listed below and are potential ARD participants.
Gulf Coast Center: http://gulfcoastcenter.org/ Links to an external site.
IDD New Clients: Intake and Assessment (800)-643-0967 and ask for “IDD Intake”
Mental Health Services: 24 Hour Crisis (866)-729-3848
ages 3-17: Intake and Assessment (877)-226-8780
ages 18+: http://gulfcoastcenter.org/services/adult-mental-health/ Links to an external site.
Northern Brazoria Community Service Center Field Office: (281) 585-7300;
101 Brennen Alvin, TX 77511
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD: http://www.mhmraharris.org/ Links to an external site.
Intake: (713) 970-7000 Crisis: (713) 970-7070
Existing Clients: contact Service Coordinator
Texas Health and Human Services: 877-787-8999; https://hhs.texas.gov/ Links to an external site.
Community First Choice: https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-business-hhs/provider-portals/long-term-care-providers/resources/community-first-choice-cfc Links to an external site.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing: http://legacy.hhsc.state.tx.us/dhhs/index.shtml Links to an external site.
Texas Workforce Commission: www.twc.state.tx.us/
Blind and Visually Impaired: (800) 687-7028, (713) 948-7960
Vocational Rehabilitation: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobseekers/vocational-rehabilitation-services Links to an external site.
Alvin Field Office: (281) 585-7800, 2625 South Loop 35, Suite 192, Alvin, TX 77511
Clear Lake Field Office: (281) 333-7980 18333 Egret Bay Blvd. Suite 590 Houston, TX 77058
Funding Agencies listed below do not usually attend ARDs but are listed for your reference and use.
Health and Human Services Commission - www.cms.hhs.gov/ Links to an external site.
Medicaid: Medicaid Hotline: (281) 874-0048 (parent applies directly); 1100 Greens Parkway, Houston, Texas
Medicare: Medicare Service Center: (800) MEDICARE (800) 633-4227 (parent applies directly)
CHIPS: Low Cost Health Insurance for Families & Children: (877) 543-7669 (parent applies for directly)
http://www.dshs.texas.gov/region8/chip.shtm?terms=chips Links to an external site.
Social Security: (800) 772-1213 (parent applies for directly)
Medicaid Waiver Interest Lists - http://medicaidwaiver.org/state/texas.html Links to an external site.
Texas Medicaid waivers may be a gateway to services for your child. Waiver Interest Lists can have up to a 15 year
wait before children and families can obtain these supports. Please strongly consider adding your child to the list(s).
Once on the interest list, call yearly to check your child’s number on the waiver lists or when you move or change
phone numbers to update your child’s information. Document each call with date and person you spoke to.
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services: (713) 692-1635; www.dads.state.tx.us/ Links to an external site.
Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS): (877) 438-5658
Deaf Blind Multiple Disability Program: (877) 438-5658
Medically Dependent Children Program (MDCP): (877) 438-5658
Gulf Coast Center: http://gulfcoastcenter.org/ Links to an external site.
Home and Community-Based Support Services (HCS): (936) 521-6220
Texas Home Living (TxHmL): (936) 521-6220
Youth Empowerment Services (YES): (409) 944-4555 https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mhsa/yes/ Links to an external site.
Department of Family and Protective Services: (800)-252-5400; http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/ Links to an external site.
Provides services to children and families in their own homes; places children in foster care and adoptive homes; helps youth in foster care make the transition to adulthood.
Note: This list is not intended to be a definitive list of state or community agencies or services.