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Name: 2-1-1 Texas
Telephone: 211

Local help across Gaines, Yoakum, Andrews, Terry, and Dawson counties. Filter by county or need, or request assistance and we'll find it with you.

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Emergency Preparedness
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Online resources for fire, medical, severe weather, and security preparedness across our West Texas service area.
Licensed Childcare Providers Board
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Browse licensed childcare providers across our service area. Always confirm a provider's state license at childcare.hhs.texas.gov.
Map of Free WiFi
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A map of free public WiFi access locations across our West Texas service area.
Resume Builder
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Free, easy resume builder inside the Blue Skies app. Answer a few questions and get three AI-polished, spell-checked versions to review, edit, copy, print or email.
West Texas Job Board
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A curated job board by Blue Skies Mutual Aid that exclusively lists job openings within Gaines, Yoakum, Andrews, Terry, and Dawson counties.
Wishlist Matcher
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See items local families have asked for and offer to donate one. Blue Skies connects you with the family or handles the handoff for you.
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2-1-1 Texas (opens in a new tab)
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Free 24/7 hotline connecting Texans to health and human services — food, housing, utilities, childcare, disaster relief, and more.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (opens in a new tab)
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Provides free, confidential, one-on-one compassionate support and assistance from skilled counselors for individuals facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or anyone who needs someone to talk to.
Alcoholics Anonymous (opens in a new tab)
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A 12-step program designed to help those struggling with addiction. Local groups exist in the region and can be found on the AA website.
Andrews Church of Christ (opens in a new tab)
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Offers a Clothes Closet with free clothing on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Emergency food is also available for those in need.
Andrews County Veteran Services Office (opens in a new tab)
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Assists veterans with applications, benefits navigation, and healthcare access. Located in the Andrews County Courthouse.
Andrews Downtown Lions Club (opens in a new tab)
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Assists Andrews residents in need with eye exams, eyeglasses, cataract surgery, and hearing aids.
Andrews Food Pantry (opens in a new tab)
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Provides free food to those in need in Andrews County, opening every other week.
Andrews Literacy Program
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Provides free adult education, including GED and ESL courses, at the Andrews County Library.
Antoinette's Haven
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A rent-free women's shelter in Hobbs, NM, providing up to one year of transitional housing for victims of domestic violence and their children.
Avenue Commons (opens in a new tab)
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Avenue Commons is an affordable rental housing community in Andrews, Texas offering one, two, and three-bedroom apartments alongside community amenities like a clubhouse, play area, and laundry facility.
Big Waves (opens in a new tab)
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A nationwide organization that ships one free gun lock to any household in America to promote firearm safety and reduce accidents.
Blessing Boxes
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Small, publicly placed pantries stocked with free food and water, available 24/7 to anyone in need across various towns.
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Blue Skies Mutual Aid
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A mutual aid organization offering free food boxes, hygiene boxes, baby boxes, and baby formula. They also distribute donated medical devices like wheelchairs or crutches and accept home goods.
Bob Lewis Mission
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A mission project operated by the First Presbyterian Church in Seminole that provides emergency and short-term food assistance to those in need in Gaines Country. Food is distributed monthly.