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You Are Not Alone.

You deserve support. You deserve safety. And you don't have to find your way alone.

We're Shay and Bradi. Two moms. Two kids each. Both divorced, both rebuilding — one of us remarried, one of us a domestic violence survivor and two-time suicide survivor. We spend our days helping families protect what matters, and we built this page to put real help in one place: crisis lines, shelters, housing, food, childcare, and free legal help across Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston.

We check every number on this page on the 1st of every month and fix anything that changes. If a number ever doesn't work, dial 2-1-1 for live help — and please tell us, so we can update it. Save this page. Share it. Send it to somebody who needs it quietly.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Crisis Support — Right Now

Domestic Violence & Safety

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Dallas – Fort Worth

Genesis Women's Shelter — Dallas214-946-4357 (call or text, 24/7)
The Family Place — Dallas214-941-1991
The Archway (formerly SafeHaven of Tarrant County)1-877-701-7233
Hope's Door New Beginning Center972-276-0057
Denton County Friends of the Family1-800-572-4031
GRACE — Grapevine817-488-7009

Houston Area

Houston Area Women's Center (domestic violence)713-528-2121
Houston Area Women's Center (sexual assault)713-528-7273
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters713-473-2801
Bay Area Turning Point281-286-2525

You do not have to have it all figured out to make the call. Safety planning is free and confidential at every number above.

Housing

GRACE — Grapevine817-488-7009 — transitional housing and support for families in the Grapevine area
Dallas Life214-421-1380 — shelter for men, women, and families
Arlington Life Shelter817-548-9885 — men, women, and children
Austin Street Center — Dallas214-428-4242 — shelter and housing-focused support
The Salvation Army — Dallas214-424-7112 (women & children) · 214-424-7065 (men)
The Salvation Army — Fort Worth (Mabee Center)817-344-1800
Union Gospel Mission, Center of Hope — Dallas214-638-2988 (women & children)
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center — Dallas214-670-1100

Housing situations change fast. If a number here ever fails you, dial 2-1-1 — they can connect you to current openings and services across the whole metroplex.

Food

North Texas Food Bank214-330-1396 — find a pantry or mobile distribution near you
NTFB SNAP & benefits help214-269-0906
Tarrant Area Food Bank817-857-7100
NEED (Northeast Emergency Distributions) — Haltom City817-759-1506 — food and family assistance
GRACE — Grapevine817-488-7009 — food pantry and family support

No family in our community should have to choose between groceries and keeping the lights on. These organizations exist for exactly that moment, and using them is what they're there for.

Childcare

Child Care Group — Dallas County214-630-7911 — child care assistance and help finding quality care
City of Dallas Child Care Services214-670-0506
Child care financial assistance (subsidies)Texas helps working families pay for child care through the Child Care Services (CCS) program — apply through your local Workforce Solutions office.
Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas214-290-1000 — child care subsidies and workforce support
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County817-413-4400

Child care costs are real. These programs exist to help working parents stay working.

Legal Assistance

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas888-529-5277 — free civil legal help for low-income Texans: housing, family, benefits, and more
Texas Legal Services Center512-477-6000 — statewide legal help and referrals
Lone Star Legal Aid713-652-0077 — free civil legal services in Houston and East Texas
Texas Law HelpFree legal information and forms for Texans who can't afford an attorney
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program214-243-2243 — free legal help for qualifying Dallas County residents

You don't have to face the legal system alone, and you don't have to pay to get started. Knowing your rights changes everything.

For Our Black Kings — Resources for Black Men

Strong men get support too. Therapy, fatherhood, mentorship, health, fresh starts, and legal help — real resources for the men in our community, every one verified like everything else on this page.

Mental Health & Therapy

Black Men HealFree therapy for men of color: eight free sessions matched with providers of color.
The Steve FundCrisis support built for young people of color. Text STEVE to 741741.

Abuse & Survivor Support

National Domestic Violence HotlineHelp for anyone in an abusive relationship, men included. Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
1in6Support for men who have experienced sexual abuse or assault, with free online support groups.
MaleSurvivorA healing community for male survivors: forums, chat, and a therapist directory.

Fatherhood

National Fatherhood InitiativePrograms and tools to help fathers show up strong. Call 301-948-0599.
Fatherhood EFFECT — Texas HHSFree fatherhood classes and support through Texas providers, including DFW.

Mentorship

100 Black Men of Greater Dallas/Fort WorthBlack male mentors for young men ages 11–18: leadership, academics, brotherhood. Call (214) 699-8897.

Health & Wellness

African American Male Wellness AgencyFree health screenings and the Black Men's Wellness Day tour; Dallas is a stop.

Fresh Starts · Reentry

Unlocking DoorsDallas reentry home base: housing, employment, and services after incarceration. Call 214-296-9258.
Miles of FreedomReentry assistance and job-transition support in Dallas.
TDCJ Reentry HotlineState help with reentry planning and second-chance hiring. Call (877) 887-6151.

Legal & Money

Legal Aid of NorthWest TexasFree civil legal help: housing, family, benefits, and more. Legal Aid Line: 888-529-5277.
2-1-1 TexasOne free call to local help: bills, housing, food, legal aid. Dial 2-1-1.

Our Community — Organizations We Stand With

Maternal Promise Foundationsupporting maternal health and Black birth outcomes in DFW.
Girls on the Go DFWempowering young women and girls across Dallas–Fort Worth.
Black Women Business Owners (BWBO)community and visibility for Black women entrepreneurs in DFW.
Gamma Alpha Epsilon — Dallas Delta Chapterour sisterhood in service, chartering now in Dallas.
Gamma Alpha Epsilon — Beta Chapter (Houston)Bradi's chapter, our sister chapter in Houston, chartering now.

We show up for our community because our community shows up for us. Want to connect? Call or text us at 469-949-5011.

With love, Shay & Bradi

Shay Koko Insurance Agency · 469-949-5011 · thekokoway.com

Protecting families. Serving community. Showing up.

We check the resources on this page monthly. Last checked: October 22, 2026. The resource listings above are shared for community information and do not imply affiliation or endorsement. The organizations named under Our Community are different — those are groups we volunteer with, partner with, or belong to, and we're proud to stand with them.