American Cancer Society, Cancer information hotline; Smoking Cessation "Quitline"
Offer round-the-clock information and support online or toll free through cancer information hotline.
Category: Tobacco Cessation
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: All persons living and/or working on the installation or Ft. Bliss Community.
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 800-227-2345, FAX 915-544-2345
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/21/2016
American Cancer Society, Community Safety/Efforts/Volunteering
Volunteer opportunities: Relay for Life registration, set-up, tear down, activity assistant, and much more.
Category: Tobacco Cessation
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: All persons living and/or working on the installation or Ft. Bliss Community.
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-742-2483, 742-2493
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/21/2016
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual drinking water quality report prepared by an organization that provides drinking water through a community water system. The US EPA requires that water purveyors for community water systems provide a CCR to their customers by July 1st every year. Information contained in the CCR includes the source of drinking water, applicable water quality requirements, and water system monitoring results for the previous year.
Category: Environmental Health, Food Safety
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Cost: none
Phone: 915-564-1332
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 5/31/2018
Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Texas: Mentoring relationships
Enriches, encourages and empowers children to reach their highest potential through safe, positive mentoring relationships.
Category: Volunteering
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Active Duty, Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families,
When: Call for information
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-544-4203
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/25/2016
Center for Children - El Paso: Runaway and Homeless Youth
Family support programs and the specialized services needed to care for runaway and homeless youth and their families, homeless teen mothers and their children, and emotionally disturbed youth and their families
Category: Special Needs Adults, Other Health Resources
Population: Family Members, Civilian Personnel, Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty, Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, and Civilians
When: Call for information
Where: 2200 N. Stevens Street, El Paso, 79930
Cost: See Website
Phone: 915-565-8361
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/25/2016
Chamber of Commerce, Employment/ Job Seeking
Focused on enhancing the business community in El Paso. New employment
Category: Finding a Job, Other Employment Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Active Duty, Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, and Civilians
When: See Website
Where: 10 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, 79902
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-534-0500
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/25/2016
Children's Dentistry of El Paso, Children's Dentistry
Dentist, Pediatric dentist, Oral care
Category: Child Health and Development
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Active Duty Families
When: Call for information
Where: 11965 Pellicano, El Paso, 79907
Cost: See Website
Phone: 915-855-2337
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/25/2016
Children's Grief Center of El Paso: Crisis Intervention; Counseling
Provide grief counseling and support groups for all ages who have lost a loved one. Military specific "Operation Mend a Heart" is specialized for family members that have lost a loved one to war, accident, or illness.
Category: Other Family Resources
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty, Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: Call for information
Where: 11625 Pellicano Dr. #B, El Paso, 79907
Cost: See Website
Phone: 915-532-6004
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/25/2016
CinCHouse.com
CinCHouse.com is the Internet's largest community of military wives and women in uniform. CinCHouse's mission is to provide information, resources, and a community of friends to help you survive the toughest times and enjoy the adventures of military life.
Category: Clubs
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Active Duty and Family Members
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/25/2016
Coming Home Project, Holistic Services
The Coming Home Project is a non-profit organization providing holistic services for veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, their families, and their service providers.
Category: Other Health Resources
Population: Service Members
Intended for: Retirees, Retirees Families,
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-588-8482; 915-568-6078
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/25/2016
E.P. Dentistry 4 Kids, Children's Dentistry
Kids Dentistry
Category: Dental and Oral Health
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Active Duty, Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: Call for more information
Where: 1502 N. Zaragoza Rd.79936; 9813 Dyer St, Suite 100; El Paso, 79924
Cost: Call for cost and insurance plans.
Phone: 915-855-4442; 915-751-0123
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/25/2016
El Paso Child Crisis Center/Respite care and emergency child care
Funded by TRIAD grant to specifically help military families, provide care for children for respite care for an exhausted spouse caring for her children during a deployment, for a mother who has to deliver a baby and needs care for the older children, to provide emergency shelter for children.
Category: Child Care
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Active Duty, Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: See Website
Where: 2100 N. Stevens Street, El Paso, 79930
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-562-7955
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/25/2016
El Paso Child Guidance Center: Mental Health Services
Provides outpatient mental health services for adults, children and families. Provide a range of mental health services including psychiatric evaluations, individual, family, and group therapy. Treatment services are tailored to meet the individual needs of children and families.
Category: Family Safety, Other Family Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty, Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: See Website
Cost: See Website
Phone: 915-562-1999
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/25/2016
El Paso Depression Support: Support group
Support group for anxiety, eating disorders, ADD, PTSD, depression.
Category: Depression, Other Behavioral Health Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: Call for information
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 1340 Murchinson, El Paso, 79902
Cost: See Website
Phone: 915-861-2869
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/25/2016
El Paso MH/MR: Mental Health, Mental Retardation
Mental health, Family health, Child health, Group therapy, Retardation issues
Category: Special Needs Families
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: Call for information
Where: 1600 Montana Street, El Paso, 79902
Cost: See Website
Phone: 915-887-3410
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/25/2016
El Paso Zoo: Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities: Animal Keepers, etc.…
Category: Youth and Teen Activities
Population: Family Members, Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: Call for information
Where: 4001 East Paisano Drive, El Paso, 79905
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-351-5340
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/25/2016
Family Planning Services: City of El Paso Department of Public Health
Family planning services for women and men of reproductive age. Low Cost Quality care/strictly confidential. One to one counseling in a private setting to talk about your needs and concerns.
Category: Other Family Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: Call for information
Where: 5115 El Paso Drive, El Paso, 79905
Cost: See Website
Phone: 915-771-1215
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 10/27/2016
Goodwill of El Paso, Inc.: Employment Training and placement
Assist veterans with post-military employment training and placement opportunities.
Category: Finding a Job, Job Training
Population: Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-778-1858
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/1/2016
Grace After Fire: Social/Support/Networking Group
Providing an online delivery of recovery support services. Grace has been created by women veterans for women veterans to offer a safe and confidential venue – a social network.
Category: Other Military Resources, Clubs, Other Social and Spiritual Resources
Population: Retirees
Intended for: Women Veterans
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 832-736-2799
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/1/2016
Little Picassos: Art classes for children
Creative Kids has designed an early-access-to-art curriculum for children 3-6 years old. This specialized class is taught by a certified child-life specialist, giving children the opportunity to discover and express themselves through different activities that include art, rhythm, movement and even preparing their own snack.
Category: Youth and Teen Activities
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: Call for information
Where: Creative Kids oLo Gallery, located at 504 San Francisco St. in the Union Plaza district of downtown El Paso.
Cost: See Website
Phone: 915-533-9575
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/3/2016
Model Cities - El Paso: El Paso Healthy Marriage Project
Program developed to promote happy and successful marriages that last a lifetime. Five session training program that provides practical, time proven methods for maintaining partnership, love, and romance.
Category: Marriage and Divorce Counseling
Population: Service Members, Family Members
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families
When: Call for information
Where: Can be taken through Balfour Beatty, ACS, or at locations off-post.
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-569-7758
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/3/2016
Mothers of Pre-Schoolers (M.O.P.S.) Social group for mothers with pre-school aged children
The informal meeting is a chance for moms to get-together and network with other moms like themselves. Moms are encouraged to bring their children age 5 and younger.
Category: Other Recreation Resources, Clubs
Population: Family Members, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families
When: Call for information
Where: 11501 Vista Del Sol Drive, El Paso, 79936
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-855-3798
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/3/2016
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Crisis Intervention
Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals.
Category: Family Safety, Other Family Resources
Population: Family Members, Service Members
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees Families
When: Call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/3/2016
National Patient Center: Travel Assistance
Provide free flights to Soldiers who are injured in order to get to a treatment location and/or for emergent family situations.
Category: Other Military Resources, Veterans' Affairs
Population: Service Members
Intended for: Active Duty
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 800-296-1217
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/3/2016
Operation Homefront of Texas: Sustenance and Financial Assistance
Provides aid to troops, families of OIF/OEF deployed, and returned wounded warriors struggling with finances.
Category: Patient Liaison
Population: Service Members, Family Members
Intended for: Active Duty Families
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 877-264-3968
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/3/2016
Paso Del Norte Food Bank: Food Assistance
Provides food and holiday meals to military service members and their families.
Category: Charitable Organizations, Volunteering
Population: Service Members, Retirees, Family Members
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees Families
When: Call for Information
Where: 300 S. Ochoa Street, El Paso, 79901
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-544-5592
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/4/2016
Project Arriba Resume preparation, application assistance, job openings, education
This non-profit organization sponsors individuals into demand occupations like nursing, healthcare, education (teachers) and information technology and place them into great careers here in El Paso which benefits all.
Category: Finding a Job
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: Call for Information
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-843-4055; toll-free 866-425-9971
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/4/2016
Project Bravo, Community Action Partnership
Project Bravo offers a variety of services to those in need. Assistance in paying housing bills, fixing weatherization to homes, assistance paying medical bills, employment assistance, education/GED, and services to help individuals through community efforts.
Category: Other Health Resources
Population: Service Members, Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: See Website
Where: Administrative Office: 2000 Texas Ave., El Paso, 79901
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 855-300-6539
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/4/2016
Project SAC (Saturday Art Classes), Art classes for children
The studio art classes provide culturally sensitive art-mediated opportunities for positive development and expression for youth with a predisposition for the arts.
Category: Youth and Teen Activities
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: Call for Information
Where: Creative Kids oLo Gallery, located at 504 San Francisco St. in the Union Plaza district of downtown El Paso.
Cost: See Website
Phone: 915-533-9575
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/4/2016
Real Warriors Outreach Center, PTSD/TBI
24/7 Call center staffed by health resource consultants to provide answers, tools, tips and resources about psychological health and traumatic brain injury. Live chat also available.
Category: Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress
Population: Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: Call for Information
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 866-966-1020
Email: E-mail: resources@dcoeoutreach.org
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/4/2016
Salvation Army, Sustenance and Financial Assistance
Provides food boxes, clothing, furniture vouchers, gasoline, and utility, rent, or house payment assistance to military service members and their families.
Category: Family Safety, Other Family Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
Where: 4300 E. Paisano Dr., El Paso, 79905
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-544-9811
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/4/2016
Savings and Investments
Free saving and investing advice for military. Non-profit FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
Category: Financial Planning
Population: Service Members
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/4/2016
Section 8 Housing, City of El Paso, Homeless Veterans
Prior service military can contact the Section 8 Housing department and receive free housing "vouchers" for no-cost apartments in El Paso.
Category: Charitable Organizations
Population: Retirees
Intended for: Veterans
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-849-3742
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/4/2016
Sexual Trauma and Assault Response Services - STARS, SA and ST Support
Steps to follow after an attack, medical information, and self-care tips for victims and their loved ones. Understanding what you're going through is the first step to recovery. Learn about common physical and psychological side effects.
Category: Sexual Assault
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
Where: 710 North Campbell Street, El Paso, 79902
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-593-7300; 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/4/2016
St. Vincent de Paul Church Sustenance Assistance/ Gifts; Financial Assistance; Community Efforts/ Volunteering, Donation-based support
Food Bank, Clothing Closet, Furniture Closet, Donation Depot, Purchase of Medication for ill/sick, Information and referral to other agencies, Recovery services and Thrift Shop.
Category: Other Family Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: Call for Information
Where: 9025 Diana, El Paso
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-545-4005
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/4/2016
STDs/ Counseling/ Testing, City of El Paso Department of Public Health
Testing and/or treatment for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomonas, HPV. Testing only for HIV. Counseling and STD education provided.
Category: Infectious Disease Counseling, Sexually Transmitted Infections
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: Call for Information
Where: 5115 El Paso Drive, El Paso, 79905
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-212-0200
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/4/2016
Texas 2-1-1, Community Resource Center
Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Anger Management; Child Care; Counseling: Depression and Anxiety; Employment; Financial Assistance; Legal Issues; Marital Counseling; Risk Management/Disaster Preparedness
Category: Family Safety, Other Family Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees, Civilian Personnel
Intended for: All persons living and/or working on the installation or Ft. Bliss Community.
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-729-1900
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/4/2016
The American Legion, Taking Care of Veterans, Serving Communities
Committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
Category: Veterans' Affairs
Population: Retirees
Intended for: Veterans and families.
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-598-4348
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/4/2016
Toastmasters International, District 23, "Become the Speaker and Leader You Want to Be"
Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience.
Category: Clubs
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees,
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-246-3626
Email: e-mail: baystevens@comcast.net
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/4/2016
USA Cares, Inc., Financial Assistance; PTSD/TBI
Assists wounded warriors and their families, prevent home foreclosures and evictions, help with basic needs during a financial crisis and also provide specific funds for those with PTSD.
Category: Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress, Other Military Resources
Population: Retirees
Intended for: Wounded Warriors and Family
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 800-773-0387; Local: 915-274-7476
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/7/2016
USAA, Loans, Financing, Financial Planning, Banking, and Insurance
USAA membership is a privilege earned by those in uniform — and it's a privilege that can be handed down to their children.
Category: Financial Planning, Banking
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty, Family Members, Retirees,
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 210-531-8722
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/7/2016
Veterans Resource Center, Online Resource Center for counseling
PTSD, TBI, Mental Illness, Homelessness, Suicide.
Category: Health and Medical Benefits, Health Clinics and Hospitals
Population: Retirees
Intended for: Veterans
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 800-950-6264
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/7/2016
Women's Fund of El Paso, Quality of life for women and girls in El Paso
Organization dedicated to improving the status and quality of life for women and girls in the El Paso area through assistance, scholarships, and education.
Category: Women's Health
Population: Family Members, Retirees, Service Members
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-771-5870/5850
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/7/2016
Woodworkers Club of El Paso, The Woodworkers Club of El Paso, Texas, Inc.
The Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of woodworking through training, seminars, demonstrations, etc., and to performance of Community Service Projects.
Category: Arts and Crafts
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees
Intended for: Active Duty Families, Retirees, Retirees Families, Civilians
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-584-8560
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/7/2016
Wounded Warrior Project, Project Odyssey, Soldier Ride, TRACK, TTA, WWDSP, Warriors to Work, etc.…
To raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, to help severely injured service members aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of severely injured service members.
Category: Continued Health Care, Other Survivor Resources
Population: Service Members, Retirees
Intended for: Veterans
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 915-877-TEAM-WWP (915-832-6997)
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/7/2016
Zero to Three, Coming Together Around Military Families: Supporting Our Babies and Toddlers
Parenting guidance, support, and resources for parents of children ages 0 to 3. Specifically dealing with ways to stay connected during times of separation and the reunification process.
Category: Child Care, Child Health and Development
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Active Duty and Family Members
When: See Website
Cost: No Cost
Phone: 202-638-1144
Resource Provider: Non-DoD Resource Provider
Last Updated: 11/7/2016
