OUR PROGRAMS

The Henderson County HELP Center is a local, non-profit organization that provides social service programming across Henderson County to those in need. We are constantly evaluating our existing programs and implementing new ones to best meet the needs of our community.

If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact us at 903-675-4357 - we're here to HELP!

HELP LINE

Financial Resource Referrals & Information

Provides Information and Referral service to assist individuals and families in locating the resources to match their needs. The Help Line provides emergency financial resources for county residents in need. The HELP Line screens applicants to ensure documented need. Some needs that are supported in this program are utility assistance and emergency medication.

Services provided through Help Line are:

  • Emergency Assistance
  • 211 Reference & Referral

Are you or someone you know in need of services provided by Help Line?

Complete the form below and please email your completed form to info@thehelpcenter.org or contact us for HELP at 903-675-4357.

Man holding a sign that says
Woman on a couch crying into her hands

Helping Crime Victims

through Crisis & Beyond

HELPing Crime Victims through Crisis & Beyond provides crisis intervention to victims of crime, through evidenced bases crisis management services from the crime scene through the criminal justice process. From the time of deployment, to the crime scene and through prosecution, services are extended to the primary and secondary victims. Services are also provided to law enforcement, criminal justice agencies and other victim service agencies in Henderson County. The program ensures that no victim walk's this path alone.

Services provided through this program are:

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Crisis Management
  • Case Management
  • Counseling
  • Sexual Assault Advocacy Toll Free Number 1-888-975-0174

Are you or someone you know in need of services provided by HELPing Crime Victims through Crisis & Beyond?

Please contact us for HELP at 903-675-4357.

Childrens advocacy center icon

Maggie's House

Children's Advocacy Center

Maggie's House works to provide Hope, Healing & Justice to the smallest child victims of abuse and neglect. Maggie's House works closely with county law enforcement, Child Protective Services, County and District Attorney's Offices, medical and mental health professionals. Maggie's House ensures these cases don't fall through the cracks and that our child victims and their families have the strength to heal after their victimization. Counseling services are provided to Maggie's House clients and their non-offending family members.

Services provided through Maggie's House are:

  • Forensic Interviews
  • Therapy
  • Medical Exams
  • Prevention Programs
  • Community Training & Partner Agencies
  • Victim & Family Services

How Can We Help You Teach Your Children About Abuse?

Play it Safe! Is a program for schools and community partners to teach your children about good touch/bad touch.

Please contact us for Information at 903-675-4357.

Young girl holding a hand drawn picture of a house on a hill

abstinence program

for Henderson County Teens

The Henderson County Teen Abstinence Program provides evidence based programming in grades 6 – 12 regarding sexual health to local school districts across Henderson County. The program provides positive presentations to over 1850 youth annually regarding the benefits of abstinence until marriage and helps teens understand the decisions they make today affect their dreams in the future. The Center has been providing this program to youth across Henderson County since 2006.

The Henderson County Teen Abstinence Program provides education on:

  • Goal Setting & Empowerment
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Teen Sexual Health
  • Improving Outcomes for Teens & their Families
  • Risky Behaviors
  • Trafficking

Are you or someone you know in need of services provided by The Henderson County Teen Abstinence Program?

Complete the form below and contact us for HELP at 903-675-4357.

Choosing the Best logo
Choosing the Best Curricula
Teens high-fiving each other
Young family with two children on a couch talking

OVAG

Other Victim Assistance Grants

Provides a family advocate for the families that are served through the Children’s Advocacy Center. It also provides counseling in group settings for the child and non offending family members of the children served by the Maggie’s House.

Services provided through this program are:

  • Counseling
  • Intervention
  • Assistance with Crime Victims' Compensation
  • Legal Assistance
  • Victim Advocacy
  • Information & Referral
Share by: