Community Resources

West Texas Centers

In a Crisis?

 Call 1-800-375-4357

24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

West Texas Centers Clinic

1300 26th Street

Snyder TX. 79549

325-573-4947


If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.

Call or text: 9-8-8

Chat online: 988lifeline.org (https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/) 

Support for people who are deaf and hard of hearing: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.

If you or someone you know is having a mental health emergency, dial 911.

Emergency Hotlines

Call 911 – Emergencies
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255
Press 1 for Veterans, 2 for Spanish
MHMR Mental Health Crisis Line – 1-800-375-4357 (24/7)
Adult Protective Services (Big Spring) – 432-263-9696
Child Protective Services – 1-800-252-5400
LGBT Crisis & Domestic Abuse Hotline – 1-800-832-1901
LGBT National Help Center – 1-888-843-4564
National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) – 1-800-656-4673
National Child Abuse Hotline – 1-800-422-4453
National Runaway Safeline – 1-800-621-4000
National Runaway Hotline – 1-800-580-4357

Local Emergency Services

Scurry County Sheriff’s Office – 325-573-3551
Snyder Police Department – 325-573-2611
Snyder Fire Department – 325-573-6215

Clothing & Household Needs

Gateway Family Services Resale Shop
3205 College Avenue
325-436-0426
Open Tuesday–Thursday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Scurry County Ministerial Alliance – Free Store & Food Cupboard
2701 Avenue K
Store & Food Pickup: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Community Kitchen: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM (Ministerial Alliance card required - available on Tuesdays at food pickup )

Snyder Community Resource Center
1809 College Avenue
325-436-0294
Open Monday–Thursday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Provides assistance with fuel, medical needs, emergency shelter, rehab, children’s programs, and utilities (up to $100 twice per year)

West Texas Opportunities
2603 Avenue M
325-573-2506
Call for appointment – Utility assistance

Scurry County Welfare Office
1300 26th Street, Suite 201
325-573-2449
Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM – Financial assistance

Counseling & Mental Health

Cogdell Memorial Hospital Behavioral Health
325-574-7247
Open Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Serves ages 5+, families, couples, and individuals. Accepts most insurance.

West Texas Centers MHMR
325-573-4947
Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Mental health services (eligibility paperwork required)

Abilene Recovery Council / ARCADA
325-673-2242
Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Drug rehabilitation counseling & screening

Education & Employment

College on the Square
Opportunities Center
2210 25th Street
325-574-6581
GED classes offered Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Classes are free; a testing fee applies
Paperwork must be completed in person

Western Texas College
325-573-8511
Provides GED program information
Call for details

West Texas Opportunities
2603 Avenue M, Snyder, Texas
325-573-2506
Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Provides assistance with utilities

West Central Workforce Solutions
1912 27th Street
325-574-1739
Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Offers employment services, resume assistance, testing, and access to a case manager with Health and Human Services

Food & Nutrition Service

Scurry County Ministerial Alliance – Free Store & Food Cupboard
2701 Avenue K
Store & Food Pickup: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Community Kitchen: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM (Ministerial Alliance card required - available on Tuesdays at food pickup )

Colonial Hill Baptist Church
3506 El Paso Avenue
325-573-8596
Food assistance during office hours

First Baptist Church
1712 27th Street
325-573-2631
Food assistance every third Saturday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

East Side Church of Christ
201 31st Street
325-573-3583
Food assistance Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Texas Health & Human Services
3409 Snyder Shopping Center
325-573-1161
Apply for SNAP, TANF, and WIC benefits.

Housing or Utility Assistance

Big Spring Housing Authority
201 N.E. 7th Street, Big Spring
432-263-4090
Rental assistance based on income

West Texas Opportunities
2605 Avenue M
325-573-2506
Provides utility assistance, limited rental assistance (once per year), and transportation

Gateway Family Services Emergency Shelter
325-573-1822
24-hour crisis line: 1-800-578-8054
Emergency shelter and support services for victims of family violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking (male, female, and children)

Villages of Snyder
1021 37th Street
325-436-0240

Kingswood Apartments
Income-based housing

Golden Terrace
Housing for seniors (62+) or those with SSI disability

Legal

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
212 N. Main, Suite 101, Midland
432-686-0647 or 1-800-926-5630

Texas Legal Services Center
1-800-622-2520

Referral Directory for Low Income Texans
1-800-204-2222

Medical & Prescription Assistance

Cogdell Memorial Hospital Indigent/MASH Program
1700 Cogdell Blvd | 325-573-6574
Open weekdays, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Must complete paperwork to determine eligibility

Scurry County Mental Health (MHMR)
1300 26th Street | 325-573-4947
Open weekdays, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services for mental health

Scurry County Health Unit
911 26th Street | 325-573-3508
Services include: health inspections, septic inspections, pregnancy testing, STD testing and treatment, vaccinations

Texas Health and Human Services
3409 Snyder Shopping Center | 325-573-1161
Open weekdays, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Apply online at www.YourTexasBenefits.com or call 2-1-1 (option 2)
Programs: WIC, SNAP (Food Stamps), TANF
Assists with payment or discounted medical visits for the uninsured

Substance Abuse Treatment

Abilene Recovery Council / ARCADA
325-673-2242
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Drug rehabilitation counseling and screening

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley
325-224-3481

CrossTalk – First Baptist Church
208 37th Street
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

Celebrate Recovery – East Side Church of Christ
201 31st Street | 325-573-3583
Sundays at 5:00 PM
Offers large and small group sessions

Freeway Ministries – Calvary Baptist Church
325-573-2191

Narcotics Anonymous
1212 37th Street
Meets Mondays and Fridays at 6:00 PM

Permian Basin OSAR (Outreach, Screening, Assessment & Referral)
1-800-332-2174

SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
24/7 free and confidential support, information, and referrals to treatment facilities and support groups

West Texas VA Healthcare System
432-263-7361
Services available to veterans only

Transportation

Spartan (Medicaid Transportation)
Call the number on the back of your Medicaid card or 1-806-894-3800
Must book at least 24 hours in advance

Veteran Services

Veterans Crisis Line – 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)

West Texas VA Health Care System
300 Veterans Blvd, Big Spring
432-263-7361 ext. 2800 (for scheduling)

  • 40-bed domiciliary and 40-bed extended care

  • Comprehensive outpatient healthcare services

  • Includes medicine, mental health, physical therapy, rehabilitation, dentistry, and pharmacy

  • Offers substance abuse outpatient treatment

Other Resources

Scurry County Youth Center
1500 28th Street | 325-573-3344
First-come, first-served after-school and summer programs
Monthly fee per child

Scurry County Library
1916 23rd Street | 325-573-5572
Call for current hours of operation

Social Security Administration (Big Spring)
2006 FM 700 | 1-800-772-1213
Online services also available

Texas Department of Public Safety – Big Spring
5725 Interstate 20 Business | 432-267-5671

Texas Department of Public Safety – Snyder
501 East 37th Street | 325-573-5631

Shelter Listings – Online Directories

homelessshelterdirectory.org/texas.html
womenshelters.org
shelterlistings.org/state/texas.htmlOther Resources