This brochure contains a list of resources and was designed by The Children with Special Health Care Needs(CSHCN) Services Program "to provide this brochure about ways Texas youth can find help with their transition to adulthood" (p. 2)

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Department of  State Health Serviceswww.dshs.state.tx.us1-888-963-7111DSHS has programs that provide direct health services, help protect Texans from illness, prevent the spread of  disease, and help people prepare for emergencies. DSHS also provides help for mental illness and substance abuse. Look for programs at www.dshs.state.tx.us/HealthTopics.spx?alp=all. Mental Health Services1-512-206-5804www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhservices/Hemophilia Assistance Program1-800-222-3986www.dshs.state.tx.us/hemophiliaKidney Health Care Program1-800-222-3986www.dshs.state.tx.us/kidneyTexas HIV/STD Program1-512-533-3000www.dshs.state.tx.us/hivstdDepartment of  Family  and Protective Serviceswww.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Transitional_Living/default.asp Call 2-1-1 Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) ProgramServices for transitioning youth in foster care.Federal agenciesMedicarewww.medicare.gov1-800-633-4227 (TTY 1-877-486-2048)Medicare policy and benefit information Supplemental Security Income (SSI)www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi/index.htm1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)SSI helps aged, blind and disabled people.disability agencies in texasThe ARC of  Texas1-800-252-9729www.thearcoftexas.orgDisability Rights Texas1-800-252-9108www.disabilityrightxtx.orgPartners Resource Network1-800-866-4726www.partnerstx.org Texas Association of  Centers for Independent Living1-512-374-0730www.tacil-texas.org Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities1-800-262-0334www.txddc.state.tx.us Texas Parent to Parent1-866-896-6001www.txp2p.orgPub No. 07-13111                                 Rev. 01/2013resource list For transitioning youth in texasSERVICES PROGRAMTransition is the time when the changes in the lives of  youth create specific needs. Getting ready ahead of  time for those needs can help the transition happen more smoothly.The Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program is pleased to provide this brochure about ways Texas youth can find help with their transition to adulthood. For more information, go to the CSHCN Services Program’s website at www.dshs.state.tx.us/cshcn, or call 1-800-252-8023. The CSHCN Services Program is a unit of  the Texas Department of  State Health Services (DSHS). Other state agencies in the Texas Health and Human Services System that help youth in transition include: HHSC  Health and Human     Services CommissionDADS  Department of  Aging     and Disability ServicesDARS  Department of  Assistive     and Rehabilitative ServicesDFPS  Department of  Family     and Protective ServicesHealth and Human Services Commissionwww.hhsc.state.tx.us/help/index.htmlCall 2-1-1 or  1-877-541-7905 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)www.hhsc.state.tx.us/Help/Food/SNAP.shtmlMedical Transportation Program 1-855-687-4786 in Houston/Beaumont area1-855-687-3255 in Dallas/Fort Worth area1-877-633-8747 (TDD 1-800-735-2989) in rest of  Texas Medical transportation in the Medicaid programsTexas Information and Referral Networkwww.211texas.org or call 2-1-1Find health, mental health, and substance abuse services where you live.Medicaid Hotlinewww.hhsc.state.tx.us/medicaid/index.html1-800-252-8263 (TDD 1-800-735-2989)Information about Medicaid services, pharmacy issues, Medicaid rights, complaints, and fair hearings.Department of  Aging  and Disability Serviceswww.dads.state.tx.us/services1-512-438-3011 DADS has many kinds of  services and support for people with disabilities right where they live.Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Programwww.dads.state.tx.us/services/faqs-fact/class.htmlMedically Dependent Children’s Program (MDCP) www.dads.state.tx.us/services/faqs-fact/mdcp.htmlDeaf-Blind Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Program1-877-438-5658 (To place a person on an interest list)www.dads.state.tx.us/services/faqs-fact/dbmd.htmlCommunity-Based Alternatives (CBA) Program1-512-438-3011 (Ask for your local office number.)www.dads.state.tx.us/services/faqs-fact/cba.htmlHome and Community-Based Services (HCS) Program1-800-458-9858 www.dads.state.tx.us/services/faqs-fact/hcs.htmlDepartment of  Assistive and Rehabilitative Services www.dars.state.tx.us1-800-628-5115Choose 1 for English or 2 for SpanishDARS helps people with disabilities to find jobs and to live on their own in their communities.Some of  the resources listed here can help Texas youth:  • change from a doctor who treats children to a doctor who treats adults  • learn the skills to manage their own health care  • change from going to school to going to work   • change from living with family to living on their own.

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Resource List for Transitioning Youth in Texas

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