TEXAS SINGLE DAD MASTER RESOURCE DIRECTORY

 

Real Help for Single Fathers in Texas Facing Burnout, Financial Pressure, Family Court Stress, Housing Problems, Isolation, and Survival Mode

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EMERGENCY HELP

 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 emotional crisis support.
https://988lifeline.org
Call or text: 988

 

Texas 211

Housing, food, utilities, counseling, transportation, emergency assistance.
https://www.211texas.org
Call: 2-1-1

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National Fatherhood Initiative

Programs and fatherhood support resources.
https://www.fatherhood.org

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MENTAL HEALTH & BURNOUT SUPPORT

 

NAMI Texas

Mental health support groups, crisis support, education.
https://namitexas.org

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Mental Health America of Texas

Mental health resources and local support.
https://www.mhatexas.org

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BetterHelp

Online therapy platform.
https://www.betterhelp.com

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Open Path Collective

Affordable therapy options.
https://openpathcollective.org

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SAMHSA Treatment Locator

Find mental health and addiction treatment near you.
https://findtreatment.gov

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TherapyDen

Find male therapists and affordable counseling.
https://therapyden.com

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SINGLE DAD COMMUNITIES & SUPPORT GROUPS

 

Dads Divorce

Support, divorce guidance, custody help.
https://www.dadsdivorce.com

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SingleDad.com

Single father community and resources.
https://www.singledad.com

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National Parents Organization Texas

Shared parenting advocacy and support.
https://www.sharedparenting.org

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Reddit: r/SingleDads

Real stories and support from fathers.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SingleDads

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Facebook Groups

Search:

• Texas Single Dads

• Divorced Dads Texas

• Single Fathers Support Group

• Texas Fathers Rights Movement​

 

FAMILY COURT & CUSTODY HELP

 

TexasLawHelp.org

Free legal help and family law forms.
https://texaslawhelp.org

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Lone Star Legal Aid

Free legal aid for eligible Texans.
https://www.lonestarlegal.org

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Legal Aid of Northwest Texas

Family law and custody assistance.
https://internet.lanwt.org

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Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

Free legal services.
https://www.trla.org

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Fathers Rights Movement

Advocacy and father support.
https://fathersrightsmovement.us

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Cordell & Cordell

Law firm focused on fathers and family law.
https://cordellcordell.com

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Texas Attorney General Child Support Division

Child support information and payment tools.
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/child-support

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Custody X Change

Parenting plan and custody scheduling tools.
https://www.custodyxchange.com

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HOUSING & RENT ASSISTANCE

 

Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs

 

Rent assistance and housing support.
https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us

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Salvation Army Texas

Emergency rent and utility help.
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/texas

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Catholic Charities Texas

Housing support and emergency assistance.
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org

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St. Vincent de Paul Texas

Emergency financial assistance.
https://ssvpusa.org

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Modest Needs

Emergency financial grants.
https://www.modestneeds.org

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Family Promise

Emergency housing help.
https://familypromise.org

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FOOD ASSISTANCE

 

Feeding Texas

Food banks statewide.
https://www.feedingtexas.org

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SNAP Texas Benefits

Food stamp assistance.
https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com

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Meals on Wheels Texas

Meal delivery for qualifying individuals.
https://www.mealsonwheelstexas.org

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North Texas Food Bank

Food support programs.
https://ntfb.org

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Houston Food Bank

Food assistance.
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org

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Central Texas Food Bank

Food and grocery support.
https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org

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FINANCIAL HELP & MONEY SUPPORT

 

Texas Workforce Commission

Jobs, training, unemployment assistance.
https://www.twc.texas.gov

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Workforce Solutions Texas

Job placement and career help.
https://www.workforcesolutions.net

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FindHelp.org

Search local financial help by ZIP code.
https://www.findhelp.org

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Benefits.gov

Government assistance programs.
https://www.benefits.gov

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Debt, budgeting, and financial education.
https://www.consumerfinance.gov

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Dave Ramsey Financial Tools

Budgeting and debt reduction.
https://www.ramseysolutions.com

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SIDE HUSTLES & REBUILDING INCOME

 

TaskRabbit

Local handyman and labor gigs.
https://www.taskrabbit.com

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Thumbtack

Home services and freelance jobs.
https://www.thumbtack.com

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Fiverr

Freelance online work.
https://www.fiverr.com

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Upwork

Freelance remote work.
https://www.upwork.com

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Indeed Texas Jobs

Job search platform.
https://www.indeed.com

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FlexJobs

Remote work opportunities.
https://www.flexjobs.com

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ADDICTION & RECOVERY HELP

 

Alcoholics Anonymous Texas

Recovery meetings statewide.
https://www.aa.org

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Narcotics Anonymous Texas

Addiction recovery meetings.
https://www.na.org

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SMART Recovery

Science-based addiction recovery.
https://www.smartrecovery.org

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Celebrate Recovery

Faith-based recovery groups.
https://www.celebraterecovery.com

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HEALTH INSURANCE & MEDICAL HELP

 

Healthcare.gov

Health insurance marketplace.
https://www.healthcare.gov

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Texas Medicaid & CHIP

Medical assistance.
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip

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Community Health Centers of Texas

Affordable healthcare.
https://www.tachc.org

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TRANSPORTATION HELP

 

Catholic Charities Transportation Assistance

Search local offices.
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org

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211 Texas Transportation Programs

Transportation support.
https://www.211texas.org

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FATHERHOOD & PARENTING HELP

 

National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

Fatherhood programs and parenting help.
https://fatherhood.gov

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Kars4Kids Fatherhood Resources

Parenting support.
https://fathers.com

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Texas

Mentorship and support.
https://www.bbbs.org

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FAITH-BASED SUPPORT

 

Man in the Mirror

Christian men’s support and leadership.
https://maninthemirror.org

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Promise Keepers

Men’s faith and brotherhood community.
https://promisekeepers.org

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Celebrate Recovery

Faith-based emotional recovery groups.
https://www.celebraterecovery.com

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VETERAN SINGLE DAD SUPPORT

 

Texas Veterans Commission

Veteran benefits and support.
https://www.tvc.texas.gov

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Wounded Warrior Project

Mental health and veteran assistance.
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org

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VA Mental Health Services

Veteran counseling and crisis support.
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov

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HOTLINES & CRISIS HELP

 

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988
https://988lifeline.org

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Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org

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Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988 then Press 1
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

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TEXAS-SPECIFIC FACEBOOK GROUPS TO SEARCH

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• Texas Single Dads Support Group

• Texas Divorced Dads

• Dads Helping Dads Texas

• Single Fathers Brotherhood Texas

• Texas Fathers Rights Support

• Dallas Single Dads

• Houston Single Dads

• Austin Divorced Fathers

• San Antonio Fathers Support

 

WHAT WORKED FOR REAL SINGLE DADS IN TEXAS?

 

This section allows Texas Single Dads to submit:

• financial survival tips

• side hustle ideas

• court strategies

• recovery stories

• burnout recovery routines

• cheap meal plans

• emotional breakthroughs

• local resources

• custody advice

• rebuilding wins

 

Prompt example:

What Helped You Survive?

 

Share what worked for you. Your story might help another father stay alive, rebuild financially, reconnect with his kids, or make it through another difficult week.

Fields:

• First Name or Anonymous

• City

• What You Went Through

• What Helped

• Advice For Other Dads

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