SRG's Montgomery County Resource Directory

Montgomery County

OF RESOURCES

Courtesy of Senior Resource Guide, Montgomery County United Way & The Friendship Center

Montgomery County ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE Alcoholics Anonymous: Conroe...................................................................................................................936-756-3171 The Woodlands.................................................................................................281-292-8334 Al Anon....................................................................................................................281-292-8334 Montgomery/Walker County Council of Drug & Alcohol Abuse/Second Step.............................................................. 800-324-2557 ALZHEIMER’S For more information, visit the Alzheimer’s Association at http://www.alz.org Alzheimer’s Disease Memory Disorder Center at Baylor College of Medicine............................................................................... 713-798-4734 Alzheimer’s Association Houston & SE Texas............. 713-266-6400 800-272-3900 Alzheimer’s Association (National)................................................................. 312-335-8700 Baylor Geriatric Medicine Associates............................................................. 713-798-3967 Christ Church United Methodist (The Woodlands)................................... 936-273-2030 Website: http://www.ccum.org Interfaith Care Partners, Alzheimer’s Respite Care Ministry..................713-682-5995 email: info@interfaithcarepartners.org Kingwood Medical Center Hospital................................................................281-348-8000 ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL Cleveland Animal Control..................................................................................281-592-2622 Conroe Animal Control...................................................................................... 936-522-3200 Montgomery County Animal Control........................................................... 936-442-7738 Humane Society of Montgomery County in Conroe................................ 936-441-4762 Humane Society of Montgomery County on 242.....................................936-271-7600 APARTMENTS The following is a partial list of apartment complexes that offer one of the following: HUD Subsidized, Senior discounts, accept Housing Certificates, or offer Income Based Rent.

CLEVELAND: Azalea Terrace Apartments............................................................................... 281-592-1952 Cleveland Plaza Apartments.............................................................................281-592-7870 Kirbywood...............................................................................................................281-592-7702 Park Place Apartments........................................................................................281-592-0332 CONROE: Autumnwood Apartments..................................................................................936-760-1919 Bellshire Apartments.......................................................................................... 936-756-8849 Camelot Pines Apartments...............................................................................936-539-5880 Creekside Apartment Homes........................................................................... 936-756-2087 Forest Creek Apartments.................................................................................... 936-441-1500 Havenwood Place.................................................................................................936-441-9300 Tanglewood Apartments................................................................................... 936-756-5496 Pineridge Apartments..........................................................................................936-756-1655

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Montgomery County MAGNOLIA: Magnolia Plaza.......................................................................................................281-259-0917 Rosewood Apts. & Magnolia Plaza Apts........................................................281-259-0917 PORTER: Ford Road Apartments........................................................................................281-354-4075 White Oak Apartments.......................................................................................281-354-4075 TOMBALL: Tomball Square......................................................................................................281-255-3646 WILLIS: Willis South.............................................................................................................936-856-5781 THE WOODLANDS: Copperwood Apartments...................................................................................281-363-4978 Fawn Ridge Apartments.....................................................................................281-364-7880 Harvestwood Apartments.................................................................................. 281-367-5611 Hollycreek Apartments........................................................................................281-367-7718 Tamarac Pines........................................................................................................281-367-2585 Tangle Brush Villa (62+).................................................................................... 800-466-7722 Woodglen................................................................................................................281-367-8975 BANKS Amegy Bank.......................................................................................................... 800-324-6705 Capital One............................................................................................................. 800-666-4417 Citizens Bank..........................................................................................................281-292-6028 Compass Bank...................................................................................................... 800-266-7277 First Bank of Conroe........................................................................................... 866-978-6000 First National Bank of Texas............................................................................. 936-756-1144 BBVA Compass..................................................................................................... 936-756-0601 Wachovia................................................................................................................ 800-922-4684 Wells Fargo Bank................................................................................................. 800-869-3557 CANCER American Cancer Society...................................................................................800-227-2345 Cancer Information Service, National Cancer Institute........................... 800-422-6237 Cancer Resource Center Support Groups.....................................................800-227-2345 M.D. Anderson Patient & Caregiver Support Line........................ 800-392-1611, ext. 3 Radiation Treatment Center in The Woodlands:....................................... 713-563-0050 Northwest Cancer Center.................................................................................. 281-440-5006 Cancer Support Groups: Call The Montgomery County United Way for more information.

Christ Church United Methodist...................................................................... 936-273-2030 Conroe Regional Hospital.................................................................................. 936-539-1111 Woodlands Church-Fellowship Campus....................................................... 281-367-1900 Memorial Hermann – The Woodlands Cancer Center............................281-364-5655 The Woodlands United Methodist Church...................................................281-297-5900 Cancer Resources: Gayla Wigs.............................................................................................................. 281-782-1555

Courtesy of Senior Resource Guide, Montgomery County United Way & The Friendship Center

Montgomery County COMMUNITY CENTERS Tamina Community Center.............................................................................. 281-465-4646 The Friendship Center Services provided to senior adults at locations throughout Montgomery County such as: transportation, meals-on-wheels, homemaking, congregate meals, recreation, and other essential services.

Area locations: Conroe................................................................................................................. 936-756-5828 East County......................................................................................................... 281-354-1223 Magnolia............................................................................................................ 281-259-6665 Montgomery..................................................................................................... 936-230-7433 South County (The Woodlands)..................................................................281-292-6353 Willis..................................................................................................................... 936-856-3200 DENTAL Dr. James Lutonsky, DDS....................................................................................281-681-2411 Dr. Steven Rambach, DDS................................................................................. 281-363-3374 The Community Clinic (Oak Ridge North).....................................................281-298-3718 Free dental services. Call for details University of Texas Health Science Dental Center.................................... 713-500-4000 (not available on Thursdays) DIABETES American Diabetes Association...................................................................... 800-342-2383 Kingwood Medical Center Diabetes Management Center.....................281-348-8697 Lighthouse of Houston Diabetes Education Services............................... 713-284-8474 Lone Star Diabetes Education......................................................................... 936-539-4004 DISABILITY SERVICES Texas Department of Health and Human Services................................... 936-539-1161 In-home and Family Support Services...................................................... 888-834-7406 The Friendship Center........................................................................................ 936-756-5828 Home Delivered Meals, Housekeeping Services, Transportation EDUCATION Council for Health Education & Development – Serving 12 Counties Free Caregiver Classes.........................................................................................877-747-1542 Colleges: Academy for Lifelong Learning at Lone Star/Montgomery College...936-273-7446 Offers courses specifically designed for active, older adults East Montgomery County Improvement District........................................281-354-4419 Lone Star College Systems Office................................................................... 936-273-7258 H 2 U........................................................................................................................ 936-539-7094 Provides a monthly educational seminar with lunch included.

The Community Associations of The Woodlands..................................... 281-210-3800 The Community Associations of The Woodlands provides “Senior Watch” which addresses the educational and safety needs of senior citizens. Information on crime prevention awareness, fire safety guidelines and social activities tailored toward senior citizens are presented at regularly scheduled meetings.

Courtesy of Senior Resource Guide, Montgomery County United Way & The Friendship Center

Montgomery County EMERGENCY & DISASTER SERVICES Ambulance (EMS), Fire and Police For emergencies only: 9-1-1 American Red Cross.............................................................................................281-465-9376 Entergy Clients...................................................................................................... 800-368-3749 Interfaith of The Woodlands............................................................................ 281-367-1230 For assistance with utilities, rent, food, clothing, prescriptions.

Mission in New Caney........................................................................................ 281-354-1200 For assistance with utilities, rent, food, clothing, prescriptions.

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance, Inc. For assistance with utilities, rent, food, clothing, prescriptions.

Conroe..................................................................................................................936-539-9211 Magnolia.............................................................................................................936-539-9211 New Caney......................................................................................................... 281-577-8979 Willis......................................................................................................................936-539-9211 The Woodlands.................................................................................................936-539-9211 Montgomery County Sheriff Conroe............................................................. 936-760-5800 The Woodlands.....................................................................................................281-367-3435 Montgomery County United Way Helpline................................. 281-292-4155 ext.235 Website: MCUW.ORG.....................................................................................888-844-6289 Conroe Office..................................................................................................... 936-760-4179 Hispanic Helpline.............................................................................. 888-825-9682, ext. 235 Poison Hotline........................................................................................................800-222-1222 Rape Crisis Hotlines................................................................281-292-4338/936-441-7273 The Salvation Army............................................................................................. 936-760-2440 EMPLOYMENT Senior Employment Program.......................................................936-441-0037, ext. 2916 Workforce Solutions........................................................................ Toll Free: 866-278-6597 Texas Workforce Commission..........................................................................936-441-0037 To file a claim for unemployment.................................................................. 800-939-6631 Workforce Solution: Conroe..................................................................................................................936-441-0037 Humble.................................................................................................................281-446-4837 Huntsville.............................................................................................................936-291-3336 Liberty..................................................................................................................936-336-8063 ERRANDS Consider the Lilies (Personal Assistance)..... 936-494-0901/Toll Free 888-754-5437 Cynthia’s Touch Senior Services, Inc..............................................................936-441-6470 EXERCISE/RECREATION Academy For Life Long Learning.................................................................... 936-273-7259 Lone Star College Montgomery...................................................................... 936-273-7000 City of Conroe....................................................................................................... 936-522-3900 Provides a variety of recreational programs for seniors through the Parks & Recreation Department City of Shenandoah.............................................................................................281-298-5522 Provides aquatic recreation classes at their city pool.

Community Building............................................................................. (Mary) 832-256-4499 Courtesy of Senior Resource Guide, Montgomery County United Way & The Friendship Center

Montgomery County EXERCISE/RECREATION Continued Interfaith of The Woodlands (Senior Services)........................................... 281-367-1230 The Friendship Center (See Community Centers) Arts & Crafts Activities; Table and Card Games.

The Woodlands Recreation Center................................................................ 281-210-3950 YMCA Conroe........................................................................................................ 936-756-9345 FINANCIAL PLANNING, ESTATE & RETIRMENT PLANNING http://www.elderoptionsoftexas.com/tbh_excerpts/millers_trust.htm Retirement Planning – Free Packet FDIC and the Federal Citizen Information Center offer the free packet Fiscal Fitness for Older Americans, including tips for making your money last. Learn more at http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov or call 1-888-878-3256.

UBS Financial Services........................................................................................ 800-351-1486 James L. Berkman – Retire Secure.................................................................. 281-251-6648 (Certified Senior Advisor) Trusted Senior Specialists...................................................................................800-686-6199 FOOD & FOOD PANTRIES The Friendship Center (Meals on Wheels)................................................... 936-756-5828 Delivered to your home. The Friendship Centers offer meals at all six of their community centers. Call to verify schedules and availability.

Conroe................................................................................................................. 936-756-5828 East County......................................................................................................... 281-354-1223 Magnolia............................................................................................................ 281-259-6665 South County (The Woodlands)..................................................................281-292-6353 Willis..................................................................................................................... 936-856-3200 Food Pantries: Creative Outreach Ministries (Montgomery)................................................936-441-5433 Feed A Soul Food Pantry (Conroe)................................................................. 936-273-6464 First Christian Church (Conroe)........................................................................ 936-756-3554 Humble Area Assistance Ministries............................................................... 281-446-3663 Interfaith of The Woodlands............................................................................ 281-367-1230 Martin Luther King Center (Conroe).............................................................. 936-788-2468 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance..............................................936-539-9211 Nourishment for the Needy..............................................................................281-292-2695 Operation Refuge (Cleveland)........................................................................... 281-592-6701 Salvation Army (Conroe)................................................................................... 936-760-2440 Society of Samaritans (Magnolia)....................................................................281-259-8452 St. Anthony’s Bread (The Woodlands)...........................................281-466-1920, ext.210 The Mission (New Caney).................................................................................. 281-354-1200 TLC - Food Only (Willis)....................................................................................... 936-856-8317 Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries................................................... 281-351-6700 The Friendship Center........................................................................................ 936-756-5828 FUNERAL Kenneth C. Lambert Advisor/Negotiator.......................................................281-357-0195 Cashner Funeral Home & Cemetery............................................................... 936-756-2126 Conroe Memorial Cemetery............................................................................. 936-756-2724 Courtesy of Senior Resource Guide, Montgomery County United Way & The Friendship Center

Montgomery County Garden Park Cemetery........................................................................................ 936-756-2126 Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Homes (Montgomery)........................ 936-890-0454 Schmidt Memorial................................................................................................ 936-760-2805 Veterans Administration Cemetery.................................................................281-272-9900 Funeral Homes CONROE: Cashner Funeral Home & Cemeteries............................................................936-441-3000 Collins-Johnson Funeral Home.........................................................................936-441-7172 Conroe Funeral Directors...................................................................................936-441-2280 Metcalf Funeral Directors...................................................................................936-756-3311 Psalms Funeral Home......................................................................................... 936-756-6111 MONTGOMERY: Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home...................... 936-597-7300 PORTER: Rosewood Funeral Home North.................................................... 281-354-2171 NEW CANEY: Green Lawn Memorial Funeral Home...............................281-689-7878 WILLIS: Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home....................................... 936-890-0454 THE WOODLANDS: Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery....................... 936-273-4922 GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Conroe Regional Medical Center................................................................... 936-539-7060 First Baptist Church of Conroe......................................................................... 936-756-6601 First Baptist Church of The Woodlands..........................................................281-367-4317 First United Methodist Church of Conroe.....................................................281-297-5953 The Grief Resource Center (The Woodlands)..............................................281-292-6800 Kingwood Medical Center (H2U).................................................................... 281-348-8982 Memorial Hermann The Woodlands............................................................. 281-364-2521 The Woodlands United Methodist Church...................................................281-297-5953 HEARING Audiology Dept., Center for Hearing and Speech..................................... 713-523-3633 Audiology & Hearing Aids of The Woodlands...........................................281-367-6327 Better Hearing Institute.......................................................................................800-327-9355 Provides free information/literature regarding hearing professionals, hearing aids, and assisted technology.

Conroe Hearing Aids & Audiology.................................................................. 936-756-4141 Premiere Hearing (Conroe)................................................................................ 936-788-2212 Relay Texas...................................................... Voice 800-735-2988 TDD 800-735-2989 Provides telephone-interpreting service between those who can hear and the hearing, deaf-blind or speech impaired.

Sign Shares.............................................................................................................. 713-869-4373 http://www.signshares.com Provides communication access such as sign language and Computer Aided Real Time Reporting (CART).

Texas Hearing & Service Dogs....................................... 877-TEX-DOGS (877-839-3647) http://www.servicedogs.org

Courtesy of Senior Resource Guide, Montgomery County United Way & The Friendship Center

Montgomery County HOSPITALS AND CLINICS Clinics: Cleveland Clinic-Tx Dept of Health Services.................................................281-592-6714 Community Clinic (Oak Ridge North).............................................................281-364-7889 Kelsey-Seybold Clinic (The Woodlands).........................................................713-442-1800 Lone Star Family Health Center (Conroe).................................................... 936-539-4004 Northwest Diagnostic Clinic, PA (The Woodlands, Cypress Station)...281-440-5300 Hospitals: Conroe Regional Medical Center.................................................................... 936-539-1111 Huntsville Memorial Hospital........................................................................... 936-291-3411 Kingwood Medical Center.................................................................................281-348-8000 Kingwood Pines Hospital................................................................................... 281-404-1001 Memorial Hermann Hospital (The Woodlands).........................................281-364-2300 NEXUS Specialty Hospital...................................................................................281-364-0317 Select Specialty Hospital..................................................................................... 936-538-3127 Tomball Regional Hospital................................................................................ 281-401-7500 HOUSEKEEPING Consider the Lilies..............................................936-494-0901 Toll Free: 888-754-5437 HOUSING OPTIONS HUD Information..................................................................................................800-245-2691 The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs................. 512-475-3800 Neighborhoods for Age 55 Plus Windsor Hills (Club Windsor in The Woodlands).......................................936-271-3411 Independent Living Forum at The Woodlands...................................................................................281-367-3170 Heritage Retirement Center............................................................................... 281-401-5400 Mansions In The Forest....................................................................................... 936-271-5110 Tangle Brush Villas (62+)................................................................................... 800-466-7722 Respite Care: Mary’s House......................................................................................................... 832-746-6666 Interfaith Care Partners, Alzheimer’s Respite Care Ministry info@interfaithcarepartners.org......................................................................713-682-5995 (Also for people with dementia or related illnesses) LEGAL Legal Hotline for Older Texans........................................................................ 800-622-2520 A project of the Texas Legal Services Center and the State Bar of Texas. Offers free legal screening, advice, referral and benefits counseling to persons over age 60 or disabled Medicare recipients.

Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County................................. 936-760-6914 Lone Star Legal Aid.............................................................................................. 713-228-0735 South Texas College of Law.............................................................................. 713-652-0009 University of Houston Legal Aid Clinic.......................................................... 713-743-2094 LIBRARIES George & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library.................................................. 936-442-7728 Malcolm Purvis Library (Magnolia)................................................................ 936-442-7704 Meador Branch Library (Willis).........................................................................936-442-7740 Courtesy of Senior Resource Guide, Montgomery County United Way & The Friendship Center

Montgomery County Montgomery County Central Library (Conroe)........................................... 936-539-7814 R.B. Tullis Branch Library (New Caney)......................................................... 936-442-7705 South Reg.Branch Library (The Woodlands)............................................... 936-442-7727 West Branch Memorial Library (Montgomery)........................................... 936-442-7718 MEDICAID An individual must be a resident of the U.S. and of Texas for Texas Medicaid Program.

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit..............................................................................512-463-2011 Texas Health and Human Services – Helpline........................................... 800-252-8263 Medicaid/Nursing Facility Information (Programs/resources available through TX Health & Human Svcs.

701 West 51st, P.O. Drawer 518, Austin, Texas 78751 Texas Health & Human Services Commission For questions and answers about Medicaid eligibility or to file an application for Medicaid: Conroe Local office.............................................................................................. 936-539-1161 Texas State Toll Free............................................................................................ 800-252-9330 MEDICAL CARE Visit http://www.Medicare.gov and click on “Find a Doctor”for a complete list of Medicare providers.

Cardiology: Heart Center (Conroe)......................................................................................... 936-441-8010 Northwest Heart Center...................................................................................... 281-351-6250 Woodlands North Heart Center.......................................................................281-444-3278 Dialysis: Cleveland Dialysis................................................................................................ 281-593-3288 Conroe Dialysis Center....................................................................................... 936-756-3277 Cypress Creek Dialysis........................................................................................ 281-363-1262 Kingwood Dialysis................................................................................................281-359-4433 Eye Care: Advanced Eye Center of Texas........................................................................ 936-273-0606 Orthopedics: Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine..........................................281-364-1122 Podiatry: Foot & Ankle of The Woodlands.....................................................................281-298-5053 Dr. Robert E. Neville, DPM, FACFAS Conroe................................................................................................................. 936-760-3736 The Woodlands.................................................................................................281-364-9041 Dr. Thomas T. Pignetti, DPM (The Woodlands)..........................................281-292-7000 Urgent Care: St. Luke’s Community Emergency Centers................................................... 281-681-7000 Urology: Northwoods Urology in The Woodlands.....................................................281-404-3000 Conroe..................................................................................................................... 936-441-6688 Huntsville................................................................................................................ 936-435-9200 Kingwood.................................................................................................................281-359-1911 Courtesy of Senior Resource Guide, Montgomery County United Way & The Friendship Center

Montgomery County MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES A Med, Inc. (The Woodlands)...........................................................................281-367-9205 American Home Patient (Conroe)..................................................................936-756-6060 Gayla Wigs.............................................................................................................. 281-782-1555 Hauser Orthotics & Prosthetics (Conroe)..........................936-441-1133 877-441-1133 Home Health Store (Tomball).............................................. 281-351-6216/ 800-531-1465 Interfaith of The Woodlands............................................................................ 281-367-1230 Lincare (Conroe)...................................................................936-756-9664/ 800-756-9664 Orion Medical Supply (Kingwood)...................................................................281-358-9191 Premiere Hearing (Conroe)................................................................................ 936-788-2212 Richie’s Pharmacy & Medical Supply (Montgomery)............................... 936-448-6337 Roberds Pharmacy (Conroe)............................................................................ 936-756-4254 Texas Home Medical (Cleveland).....................................................................281-592-1781 The Friendship Center – Montgomery County Area Agency on Aging.... 936-756-5828 Donated equipment/supplies available MEDICARE Medicare Hotline................................................................................................ 800-MEDICARE Website: www.medicare.gov Medicare Questions (Social Security Administration)........................................................................800-772-1213 Trusted Senior Specialists...................................................................................800-686-6199 Medicare-Approved Health Plans, Prescription Drug Plans, Long-term Care, & Life Insurance MEDICATION ASSISTANCE Adult Protective Services................................................................................... 800-252-5400 Emergency assistance for life-sustaining medications when unable to purchase by other means.

Interfaith of The Woodlands............................................................................ 281-367-1230 H-GAC AAA, Options for Independent Living – Care Coordination Program..............................................................................936-441-3200 Must be a resident of Montgomery County and be at least 60 years of age.

Will provide one pharmacy visit per year.

Healthcare Assistance Program....................................................................... 936-523-5100 Lone Star Family Health Center...................................................................... 936-539-4004 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance..............................................936-539-9211 For short-term medications, such as antibiotics.

PhRMA-Directory of Prescription Drug Assistance Programs.............................................................................1-800-477-2669 Website: www.helpingpatients.og or http://www.needymeds.com....................................................................... 800-762-4636 Partnership for Prescription Assistance...................................www.pparx.org/Intro.php Salvation Army (Conroe)................................................................................... 936-760-2440 One prescription every 2 months, $25 benefit redeemable at Life Check Pharmacies, no narcotics.

Senior Friends: Savings for members.

Conroe Regional Medical Center Chapter................................................... 936-539-7094

Courtesy of Senior Resource Guide, Montgomery County United Way & The Friendship Center

Montgomery County Kingwood Medical Center............................................................................... 281-348-8982.

St. Vincent DePaul Society.................................................................................936-539-1188 Twice yearly benefit up to $75 each occurrence.

Community Clinic – The Woodlands (Must be a patient).........................281-364-7889 Tri County Mental Health Mental Retardation.......................................... 936-525-2700 Assistance with mental health prescriptions for registered clients.

MENTAL HEALTH Bridgewood Farms..............................................................................................936-856-6460 Day activities center for adults with mental retardation.

Cypress Creek Hospital (Houston)...................................................................281-586-7600 Huntsville Memorial............................................................................................. 936-291-3411 Kingwood Health Center....................................................................................281-348-8000 Kingwood Pines Hospital................................................................................... 281-358-1495 New Caney New Horizons............................................................................281-354-7667 Day activity center for adults with mental retardation.

Touchstone Neuro Recovery Center.............................................................. 936-788-7770 Tri County Mental Health Mental Retardation.......................................... 936-525-2700 24 hour Crisis Line...............................................................................................800-659-6994 PARKINSON’S DISEASE HAPS (Houston Area Parkinson’s Society).................................................... 713-626-7114 Website: http://www.hapsonline.org Parkinson’s Disease Information Center (Houston).................................. 713-798-5970 PHARMACIES College Park Pharmacy...................................................................................... 936-321-4011 Limited Delivery Area Magnolia Pharmacy Inc.................................................................................... 281-356-9089 Medicap Pharmacy (Conroe)........................................................................... 936-494-4002 Richie’s Pharmacy & Medical Supply............................................................ 936-448-6337 Roberds Pharmacy (Conroe)............................................................................ 936-756-4254 Village Pharmacy (The Woodlands, Conroe)............................................. 936-756-7456 Limited Delivery Area PHYSICIAN REFERRAL SERVICES Conroe Regional Medical Center................................................................... 800-265-8624 Kingwood Medical Center................................................................................800-258-5064 Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital.......................................... 800-544-3399 St. Lukes Community Medical Center The Woodlands.......................... 800-872-9355 Tomball Regional Hospital.................................................................................281-401-7671 REHABILITATION & REHAB HOSPITALS Conroe Rehabilitation Center........................................................................... 936-539-7410 HEALTHSOUTH – Hospital of North Houston (The Woodlands)..........281-364-2000 Kingwood Rehabilitation Center......................................................................281-348-8164 Memorial Hermann Home Health (The Woodlands)...............................281-364-2465 NEXUS Specialty Hospital (The Woodlands)................................................281-364-0317 Park Manor of Conroe Rehabilitation...........................................................936-441-8266

Courtesy of Senior Resource Guide, Montgomery County United Way & The Friendship Center

Montgomery County REHABILITATION & REHAB HOSPITALS Continued Regent Care Center (The Woodlands)...........................................................281-296-9234 Rehab Care Center (Tomball)............................................................................800-701-3969 Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine (Conroe)..................... 936-539-7035 RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS & HOME MODIFICATIONS Brazos Valley Community Action Agency (BVCAA)................................855-856-3980.

Weatherization for low-income families City of Conroe Community Development Block Grants......................... 936-525-3100 Montgomery County (outside Conroe City Limits)...................................936-588-8060 The Friendship Center-Disaster Recovery Wheelchair Ramps............. 936-756-5828 Habitat for Humanity – Montgomery County............................................936-441-4663 Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging................................................936-441-3200 Assist with minor home repairs & accessibility modifications Montgomery County United Way............................................... 888-844-6289, ext. 267 United States Department of Agriculture..................................................... 936-291-1901 Rural Development Programs, Rural Housing & Community Facility programs.

SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security Administration (Conroe)......................... 936-539-2058 800-772-1213 Website: http://www.ssa.gov SOCIAL SERVICES Counseling: Family Services...................................................................................................... 713-861-4849 The Friendship Center........................................................................................ 936-756-5828 Montgomery County Women’s Center.......................................281-292-4155, ext. 280 Information: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)..................................... 800-424-2277 Grandparents Raising Grandkids................................................................... 806-677-5600 Internet access to Information and Referrals in Montgomery County www.helpourcounty.com Interfaith of The Woodlands............................................................................ 281-367-1230 Montgomery County United Way Information and Referral.... 281-292-4155 Ext. 235 National Aging Information Center (NAIC)...................................................800-677-1116 Washington DC Website: http://www.aoa.gov/naic/default.htm Ombudsman.......................................................................................................... 800-437-7396 The Friendship Center........................................................................................ 936-756-5828 Food and Clothing: Bridgewood Farms Nearly New Thrift Shop............................................... 936-756-4539 Food Stamps – Texas Dept of Human Services.......................................... 936-539-1161 The Friendship Center........................................................................................ 936-756-5828 Interfaith Hand Me Up Shop (Clothing).........................................................281-367-4942 Montgomery County Emergency Assistance (Conroe)............................936-539-9211 Rags to Riches (Clothing)....................................................................................281-292-0443 Salvation Army..................................................................................................... 936-760-2440 Society of Samaritans (Magnolia)....................................................................281-259-8452 Spirit of Sharing Thrift Shop (Liberty)............................................................ 936-336-2378 Courtesy of Senior Resource Guide, Montgomery County United Way & The Friendship Center

Montgomery County Meals: The Friendship Center Home Delivered Meals – Meals on Wheels-Noon Dining at six locations................................................................................... 936-756-5828 State and Federal Resources: Texas Attorney General’s Office, Elder Texans Resources Consumer Protection Hotline...........................................................................800-621-0508 Texas Department on Aging & Disability Services................................... 800-252-9240 Texas Health & Human Services Commission............................................ 936-539-1161 Texas Department of Insurance..................................................................... 800-578-4677 Website: http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/consumer/hicap/issues.html The Texas Department of Insurance publishes a variety of information such as shopping tips and information to consider when buying insurance.

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Local Office (Conroe)............................................................................. 936-756-1551.2017 Hotline................................................................................................................. 800-252-5400 The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services accepts reports of elder neglect or abuse.

Texas Dept. of Assistive and Rehab. Services......800-628-5115/ TTY866-581-9328 United States Department of Health & Human Services, The Administration on Aging (AOA) Washington D.C..............................800-677-1116 Website: http://www.aoa.gov/ Voter registration, eligibility, elections......................................................... 800-252-8683 STROKE Call 9-1-1 immediately if you experience stroke symptoms! Time lost is brain loss!

TRANSPORTATION Consider the Lilies............................................... 936-494-0901 Toll Free 888-754-5437 Grandma’s Hands.................................................................................................936-441-5280 Interfaith Caregiving Partnership....................................................................713-682-5995 Interfaith of The Woodlands (Senior Services)........................................... 281-367-1230 Medicaid Transportation, Montgomery County......................................... 877-633-8747 Northstar EMS........................................................................................................281-548-7772 The Friendship Center........................................................................................ 936-756-5828 Transportation is available to residents of Montgomery County age 60 and older.

Demand and Response Transportation Service........................................ 800-272-0039 The Woodlands Express..................................................................................... 281-363-1881 VETERANS State Benefits for Veterans Website.........................................http://www.tvc.state.tx.us Texas Veterans Program................................................................................... 800-252-8387 Land program, housing assistance, and home improvements.

The Veterans’ Administration................................. 936-539-7842 Fax: 936-538-8287 2247 North First, Room 219 (Conroe) Mailing address: P.O. Box 1133, Conroe, TX 77305

Courtesy of Senior Resource Guide, Montgomery County United Way & The Friendship Center

Montgomery County VISION Advanced Eye Center of Texas........................................................................ 936-273-0606 Conroe Noon Lions Club....................................................................................936-760-1666 Can provide help with glasses and other vision problems.

Lighthouse for the Blind (Houston)................................................................. 713-284-8445 Website: www.thelighthouseofhouston.com National Federation of the Blind......................................................................410-659-9314 Website: www.nfb.org Talking Book Program (visually impaired).................................................. 800-252-9605 Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services ............................................................................................. 800-628-5115 TTY866-581-9328 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Montgomery County United Way................................................. 281-292-4155, Ext. 235 Call us to receive information regarding volunteer opportunities throughout the county.

The Friendship Center........................................................................................ 936-756-5828 Interfaith of The Woodlands............................................................................ 281-367-1230 Internet access to volunteer opportunities.............................www.helpourcounty.com STATE-WIDE TOLL-FREE NUMBERS & WEBSITES Crisis Abuse Hotline (TX Dept. Protective and Regulatory Services)......... 800-252-5400 Missing Persons Clearinghouse...................................................................... 800-346-3243 Runaway Hotline.................................................................................................888-580-4357 HEALTH Center for Disease Control Hotline................................................................ 800-342-2437 Alzheimer’s Disease (Southeast Texas area)................................................800-266-8744 http://www.alz.org American Diabetes Association...................................................................... 800-342-2383 http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp Arthritis Foundation............................................................................................ 800-364-8000 http://www.arthritis.org/ Cancer Information Service.............................................................................. 800-422-6237 http://www.cancer.org/ Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)............................................. 800-647-6558 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Hotline................................................................... 800-662-4357 Environmental Consumer Safety Section.................................................... 888-778-9440 Texas Dept of State Self Services.................................................................... 800-572-5548 HIV/STD Information......................................................................................... 800-299-2437 Immunization Information & Referral (Dept. of Health).......................... 800-252-9152 Insurance Board (TX Dept. of Insurance-Consumer Information)...... 800-252-3439 Kidney Health (TX Dept. of Health)...............................................................800-222-3986 Long-term Care Regulatory Hotline (Texas Department of Human Services).......................................................800-458-9858 (Assisted Living, Group Homes, Nursing Homes, Adult Day Care, Foster Care and State Schools) Medicare Questions (Social Security Administration)................................800-772-1213 http://www.ssa.gov/ Poison Center of Texas.......................................................................................800-222-1222 Courtesy of Senior Resource Guide, Montgomery County United Way & The Friendship Center

Montgomery County Talking Book Program (Visually Impaired).................................................. 800-252-9605 Texas Commission for the Blind..................................................................... 800-687-7028 Texas Health & Human Services Commission Information & Referral (Includes questions on Medicaid).............................................. 888-834-7406 Texas Dept. of Human Services Hospital Complaint & Quality Care Hotline........................................................................................... 888-973-0022 LEGAL Child Support Enforcement (Attorney General’s Office).......................... 800-252-8014 Family Law Hotline...............................................................................................800-777-3247 Family Violence Legal Hotline..........................................................................800-374-4673 Texas Lawyer Referral Service.........................................................................800-252-9690 Voter Registration, Eligibility, Elections........................................................ 800-252-8683 SOCIAL SERVICES Governor’s Citizen Assistance.......................................................................... 800-252-9600 Texas Crime Stoppers......................................................................................... 800-252-8477 Texas Health & Human Services Commission........................................... 800-252-9330 (Income Assistance, TANF, Food Stamps) Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services.................................... 800-252-9240 Nursing Home Ombudsman............................................................................. 800-252-2412 Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners............................................. 800-232-3162 For information on services in other areas call the United Way Helpline: Harris County:....................................................................................................... 800-833-5948 Fort Bend Service Center....................................................................................281-499-5681 Walker County:..................................................................................................... 936-291-8986 Waller County or Liberty County: Houston Service Center........................................................... 800-833-5948 or Call 2-1-1

Courtesy of Senior Resource Guide, Montgomery County United Way & The Friendship Center