Member Organizations
Many organizations have helped to make the Galveston County Health Access Program possible.
Below are the supporting members of the coalition; additional useful links are
located
here.
Health Care Organizations
| Galveston County 4C's |
(409) 938-7221
http://www.gchd.org
P.O. Box 939
La Marque, TX 77553 |
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Provides public and personal health services
to
residents of Galveston County. The clinic provides medical and dental
service to
qualified residents of Galveston County regardless of their
ability to pay.
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| The Gulf Coast Center (MHMR) |
Crisis Intervention
http://www.gcmhmr.com
(800) 643-0967
(409) 763-2373
P.O. Box 2490
Galveston, TX 77553
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Since opening its doors in 1969, the Gulf Coast Center has been providing
mental health and mental retardation (MHMR) services for residents of Brazoria
and Galveston counties. The Center also
offers substance abuse recovery programs
under the sponsorship of the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
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| The Luke Society Clinic |
1903 Church St.
Galveston, TX 77550
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Saturday morning assistance
The Luke Society Medical Mission to the Homeless operates an open-air clinic
to help meet the health needs of the homeless in Galveston. Staffed by volunteer
physicians, nurses and lay workers, the clinic is held each Saturday morning in
the parking lot behind the First Presbyterian Church of Galveston at the corner
of 20th and Church Streets.
Clinic services include screening for medical problems and basic treatment of wounds and
infections. There is no fee for clinic services.
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| Mainland Medical Center (MMC) |
(409) 938-5000
http://www.mainlandmedical.com
6801 E.F. Lowry Expressway
Texas City, TX 77591 |
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Quality Health Care in Your Community
The staff at Mainland Medical Center
is dedicated to providing their patients quality
health care close to home.
Each year, over 62,000 outpatient procedures are performed
and more
than 8,000 persons are admitted to MMC from the greater Galveston
County area.
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| St. Vincent's House |
(409) 763-8521
Email:
stvhope@stvhope.org
2817 Post Office
http://www.stvhope.org
Galveston, TX 77550 |
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St. Vincent's House provides comprehensive social service ministry and
community outreach programs for the entire family. Located on Galveston Island,
St. Vincent's House serves the disadvantaged and underserved population of the
greater Galveston community with programs to enhance their mental, physical
and spiritual well being.
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| Teen Health Clinics |
(409) 766-5750
P.O. Box 939
Galveston, TX 77550
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The UTMB, Office of Community Outreach works in collaboration with t
he Teen Health Center, Inc. to staff the Teen Health Clinics located at
Ball High School, Central Middle School and Austin Middle School in
Galveston, as well as Blocker Middle School in Texas City. The clinics
provide preventive and primary health and mental health care, health
education, and health referrals to students in schools through on-site
health centers. During the 2002-2003 school year, clinic personnel provided
services to nearly 6,100 clients.
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| University of Texas Medical Branch |
(409) 772-1011
http://www.utmb.edu
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555
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The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) opened its doors to the
first patient
in 1891 with a commitment to provide the very best medical services
to the people of Texas. More than a century later, we remain committed to the
health and well-being of all Texans.
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Social Service Organizations
| The Jesse Tree |
(409) 762-2233
Email: info@jessetree.net
2622 Market
http://www.jessetree.net
Galveston, TX 77550 |
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The goal of the Jesse Tree is to help all members of our community
locate and utilize available services, to advocate for
new or expanded
services, it also provides tools, resources, and in-service training to
improve existing services. The Jesse Tree helps coordinate community
services through many community faith-based organizations.
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| Salvation Army |
(409) 763-1691
http://www.salvationarmy.com
P.O. Box 990
Galveston, TX 77553 |
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Provides emergency shelter, assessment, and case
management at its
Galveston location.
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| United Way of Galveston |
(409) 762-4357
Email: info@unitedwaygalveston.org
P.O. Box 2250
http://www.unitedwaygalveston.com
Galveston, TX 77553
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The United Way of Galveston is a broad-based volunteer organization that
provides leadership, assistance and funding, to identify and address
human needs in the community, by collaborating with others, and
utilizing an outcome based approach.
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| Galveston County Immunization Coalition
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(409) 762-2143
http://www.gchd.org
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555
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The United Way of Galveston is a broad-based volunteer organization that
provides leadership, assistance and funding, to identify and address human
needs in the community, by collaborating with others, and utilizing an outcome
based approach.
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| Catholic Charities |
(409) 762-2143
Email: info@catholiccharities.org
4418 Ave. M #1
http://www.catholiccharities.org
Galveston, TX 77552 |
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The mission of Catholic Charities
is to extend to all persons the healing ministry
of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Charities provides culturally sensitive social services to those in need, without regard
to race, religion or socioeconomic status.
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| AIDS Coalition |
(409) 763-2437
Email: accttx@yahoo.com
707 Tremont
http://accttx.tripod.com
Galveston, TX 77550 |
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The mission of the AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc. is to provide
compassionate community-based education and to provide services that empower
people of all ages to live courageously with HIV.
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| Galveston County Social Services
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(409) 770-5545
Email: jcbrown@pointecom.net
123 Rosenberg,
Suite 4005
http://www.co.galveston.tx.us
Galveston, TX 77550 |
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The Offices of the Community Services Division of Galveston
County are responsible
for the administration of several community related county departments,
specific
contract administration
and a number of issue areas.
Division Departments includes
Veterans services, social services, housing and transportation issues countywide.
The Division Director
is the Chairman of the Gulf Coast Homeless Coalition.
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| Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County |
Crisis Intervention
http://www.galveston.com/crisiscenter
(888)-919-SAFE(7233)
(409) 763-1441
2202 Avenue L
Galveston, TX 77550 |
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The mission of Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County is to promote
the safety and well being of women, men, children and families and to advocate for
the prevention of family violence and sexual assault.
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| Galveston County Senior Citizens Program
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(409) 766-2444
http://dickinson.tx.nww.net
2201 Avenue L
Galveston, TX 77550 |
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The Galveston County Senior Citizens Program (GCSCP) was established
in 1976 to
serve the needs of senior adults who are 60 years of age and older. The focus of
the program is to enable individuals to continue being
an integral part of their
community, while keeping their dignity and sense
of well being.
The goal of GCSCP is
to enrich the lives of senior adults in Galveston County.
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Faith Based Groups
Shiloh African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) |
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(409) 762-3646
Email: shilohgalv@prodigy.net
1310 MLK Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77550
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| St. Patrick Catholic Church |
(409) 762-9646
http://www.saintpatrickgalveston.org
1010 35th St.
Galveston, TX 77550 |
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The mission of St. Patrick Catholic
Church is to use the talents, time,
and treasure God has given us to create
and nurture an environment in which
faith grows and out relationships with
God and our community are enhanced
through worship, service, education,
and fellowship.
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| Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church
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(409) 744–4526
Email: webmaster@moody.org
2803 53rd St.
http://www.moody.org
Galveston, TX 77551 |
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Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church , founded in 1838, is one of
the oldest churches on Galveston Island
and one of the first United Methodist
Churches in Texas. Moody Memorial
First United Methodist Church invites
you to
join us for worship, then join us
in our ministries as we seek to share
our faith
and our lives with people in our community and in our world.
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| Baptist Ministers Association Homeless Shelter |
(409) 750-8018
2727 Market St.
P.O. Box 1597
Galveston, TX 77553
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Provides public and personal
health services to residents of Galveston County. The clinic provides
medical and dental service to qualified residents of Galveston County
regardless of their ability to pay.
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| First Presbyterian Church |
(409) 762-8638
Email: fpc@galvpres.net
1903 Church
http://www.galvpres.net
Galveston, TX 77550 |
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Our mission is to provide: a community
for believers and those searching for
faith, a place to worship God, an environment for spiritual growth, and avenues
for individuals to respond to
God's call to serve those in need.
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| Temple B'nai Isreal
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(409) 765-5796
3008 Ave O
Galveston, TX 77550
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Temple B'nai Israel is the oldest Reform Jewish congregation in Texas.
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Other Member Organizations
| Coastal Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
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(409) 933-0021
Email: postmaster@cahectx.org
808 Bayou Rd.
http://www.cahectx.org
P. O. Box 2
La Marque, TX 77568 |
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Provides public and personal
health services to residents of Galveston County. The clinic provides
medical
and dental service to qualified
residents of Galveston County
regardless of their ability to pay.
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| Galveston County Board of Heath
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(409) 938-7221
Email: postmaster@cahectx.org
P.O. Box 939
http://www.gchd.org
La Marque, TX 77568 |
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The United Board of Health is a
thirteen (13) member appointed body
responsible to the public for the
operation of the Galveston County
Health District. The function of the
Board is to approve policies that
govern the Galveston County Health District. |
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| Galveston County Medical Society
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(409) 935-3000
http://www.galvestoncms.org
P.O. Box 17077
Galveston, TX 77552 |
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Provides public and personal
health
services to residents of Galveston County. The clinic provides
medical and dental
service to qualified residents of Galveston County
regardless of their ability to pay.
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| Galveston Independent School District
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(409) 766-5100
Email: comments@gisd.org
Mailing Address
http://www.galveston-schools.org
P.O. Box 660, Galveston, TX 77553
Physical Address
3904 Ave. T.,
Galveston, TX 77550 |
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Rich in tradition and steeped in pride, Galveston Independent School District
continues to set the benchmark for progressive programs, exemplary educational
opportunities, and high
quality standards for the education of
local students.
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| National Alliance for Mental Illness Gulf Coast (NAMI)
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(888) 554-2264
Email:
namigc@houston.rr.com
P.O. Box 4096
http://www.namigulfcoast.org
Alvin, TX 77512
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NAMI Gulf Coast supports families
through individual and group interaction,
educates family members and professionals about serious mental illness
and advocates for services for people with mental illness.
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