
local community resources
Health and Wellness Resources
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Brownsville Community Health Center (BCHC)
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Provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services.
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Website: bchc.us
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Phone: (956) 548-7400
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El Milagro Clinic
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Free and low-cost healthcare services for uninsured residents.
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Phone: (956) 550-8475
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UTRGV School of Medicine Clinics
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Offers family medical care and pediatric services.
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Website: utrgv.edu/school-of-medicine
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WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program)
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Provides nutrition education, food assistance, and breastfeeding support for low-income families.
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Brownsville WIC Office: (956) 546-6362
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Parenting and Family Support
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Parenting Help Line (The Children's Advocacy Center of Cameron County)
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Offers resources for child safety and parenting education.
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Phone: (956) 361-3313
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Healthy Families Network
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Provides parent education and support groups.
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Phone: (956) 698-9500
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TSC (Texas Southmost College) Continuing Education
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Parenting workshops and early childhood education courses.
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Website: tsc.edu
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Financial & Housing Assistance
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Cameron County Housing Authority
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Assistance with affordable housing options.
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Website: cchousingauthority.org
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Phone: (956) 541-4983
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United Way of Southern Cameron County
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Connects families to local services like rent, utilities, and job assistance.
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Website: unitedwayrgv.org
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Phone: (956) 548-6880
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Workforce Solutions Cameron
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Job training, employment support, and child care subsidies.
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Website: wfscameron.org
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Phone: (956) 546-3141
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Food Assistance Programs
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Brownsville Food Pantry - Good Neighbor Settlement House
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Offers food, clothing, and basic needs assistance.
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Website: gnsh.orgPhone: (956) 542-2368
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Brownsville Farmers' Market
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Fresh, local produce for families to purchase with benefits like SNAP.
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Website: brownsvillefarmersmarket.org
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Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley
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Food distributions and pantry referrals.
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Website: foodbankrgv.com
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Phone: (956) 682-8101
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Education & Child Development
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Brownsville Public Library System
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Offers children’s reading programs, computer access, and community classes.
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Website: brownsvillelibrary.org
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Region One Education Service Center - Early Childhood Services
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Support for children with special needs and early intervention programs.
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Website: esc1.net
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Mental Health and Counseling
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Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
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Counseling and mental health services for children and families.
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Website: ttbh.org
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Phone: (956) 547-5400
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Family Crisis Center, Inc.
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Domestic violence and crisis intervention services.
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Website: familycrisisctr.org
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Phone: (866) 423-9304
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MHMR of Cameron County
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Services for individuals with mental health conditions or developmental disabilities.
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Website: mhmrcameron.org
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Phone: (956) 698-4094
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Legal Advocacy
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Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)
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Free legal services for low-income families.
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Website: trla.org
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Phone: (888) 988-9996
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Proyecto Juan Diego
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Advocacy and support for immigrant families.
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Website: proyectojuandiego.org
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Phone: (956) 546-7993
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Community Events & Recreation
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Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department
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Offers family-friendly events, sports programs, and recreation centers.
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Website: brownsvilletx.gov/parks
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Gladys Porter Zoo
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Family membership opportunities and educational programs for kids.
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Website: gpz.org
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