How We Help

The Dallas Diocesan Council of Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides a variety of programs and services.

Assistance Helpline (formerly Hope on Call)

Provides information and referrals for people in crisis — whether financial, medical or personal.
Monday through Friday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Contact Maria Vega, Program Coordinator (bilingual)
mvega@svdpdallas.org, 214-520-0650 ext. 114

Child Development Screening – FREE!

By appointment only. Children ages 0-36 months receive FREE Child Development Screening by the University of Texas Center for Children and Families.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
For an appointment, please call Lyn Neisius at 214-502-6457

Study Time – FREE! (volunteers needed!)

High School students and adult volunteers tutor grade school students with homework.
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Contact Maria Vega, Program Coordinator
mvega@svdpdallas.org, 214-520-0650 ext. 114

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Group – FREE!

Support group for family members and friends of individuals suffering from mental illness.
1st Saturday of each month, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Contact Carmen Garcia 214-373-7837

Starting January 28, 2013 – Citizenship Classes (Registration required)

This 6-week course helps prepare eligible immigrants for the citizenship interview.
Mondays and Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
To register, contact Camilla Francino at Catholic Charities, 214-553-9909 ext. 144