Physical Wellness
Please review the physical wellness resources in our community below. If you would like to pray with someone or discuss your specific situation for guidance, please click the button at the bottom of the page to submit a request help form.
Vista Recovery
We’re a ministry focused on leading people through a discipleship journey, to recovery. By working through biblical steps within an authentic community, people have found freedom from substance abuse, pornography, fear, control, anger, and many other personal struggles.
Services
- 12 step group meetings
- Semester based (Semester starts in January and August of each year)
Vista Community Church
7051 Stonehollow Dr Temple TX 76502
WEBSITE for registration info when open and FAQs: https://thevista.tv/recovery
Celebrate Recovery
Families in Crisis, a crisis intervention, shelter, and supportive service for survivors of Family Violence and sexual assault in Temple and Killeen.
Services
- 12 step group meetings
- Open group meetings
Churches offering in Temple
Temple Bible Church
Heights Baptist Church
Churches offering in Killeen
Grace Bible Church
WEBSITE: Find a local meeting at –
https://www.celebraterecovery.com/groups-and-state-reps
Families in Crisis
Families in Crisis, a crisis intervention, shelter, and supportive service for survivors of Family Violence and sexual assault in Temple and Killeen.
Services
- Emergency safe shelters
- Emergency crisis hotline
- Advocacy
- Life skills and support groups
- Transitional housing
Contact Info – Temple
11 N. 2nd St.
Temple, TX
Crisis line: 888-799-SAFE
Contact Info – Killeen
254) 634-7172
1305 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
Love of Christ Food Pantry
The Love of Christ Food Pantry seeks to provide food and clothing for individuals and families in need.
Services
Provides food and clothing as well as healthy cooking nutrition, money management, medicare/medicaid health info, senior citizen boxes, and on-site immunizations from Bell County Health District.
Requirements
- No cost to those in need
- Bell county resident
- Photo ID
- Current proof of address
- info on each dependent
Contact Info
https://locfoodpantry.org/
200 Airport Rd.
Temple, TX 76504
Helping Hands
Helping Hands Ministry cultivates an environment in which individuals and families are empowered to work out of systemic poverty and toward wholeness, through ministries of relief, development, and advocacy.
Services
- Weekly Groceries (Bell County Residents)
- Energy Assistance for Bell County Residents (TXU, Ambit, TriEagle, Reliant, pending available funds)
- Benevolence Crisis Relief (such as utilities or rent, East Bell County residents within school districts of Belton, Academy, Holland or Temple, pending available funds)
- Meharg Resource Center and Development Courses
- Laura Mae’s Resale Shop (Household vouchers available)
Requirements
- Photo ID for financial assistance
- Depending on assistance requested a lease agreement, current utility bill, or current energy bill may benrequired
- Income (185% of federal poverty level) or Crisis Qualifications
Bell County Residents (unless otherwise noted)
Contact Info
(254) 939-7335
2210 Holland Rd
Belton, TX 76513
HOP Bus: Shady Lane
Visit their website
Body of Christ Clinic
The Body of Christ Community Clinic seeks to provide basic health and dental care services to residents in the East Bell County area of Texas who have no health insurance or no means to obtain basic health and dental care services.
Services
- Non-emergency, basic primary care (examples: rash, ear infections, urinary tract infections)
- Treatment of chronic health conditions (diabetes, obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol)
- Basic Dental care (screening, fillings, extractions, cleaning)
- Limited Counseling
- Nutrition and diabetes education
- Medication assistance
- Spiritual Support and Prayer
Requirements
- Call to schedule appointments
- East Bell County residents
- Uninsured, Low income, or unemployed families (adults and children)
- Medicare, Medicaid, and VA benefits not eligible
- Provide Photo ID with current address and proof of residency
- Provide household income
- Most recent pay stub or notarized letter from employer (letter to include employers name, hours you work and your rate of pay)
Contact Info – Medical
(254) 939-9500
2210 B Holland Rd
Belton, TX 76513
Visit their website
Contact Info – Medical
(254) 613-5052
1508 Oleta Street
Belton, TX 76513
Visit their website
Feed My Sheep
Feed My Sheep is a Christ-centered organization that strives to empower, encourage and feed the community of Temple. All programs offered are free of charge to those who may need them.
Services
- Meals
- Laundry
- Showers
- Resources-IDs, Social Security cards, DL, etc.
- Computer access
Contact Info
(254) 239-9863
116 W Ave G
Temple, TX 76501
Visit their website
Temple HELP Center
The Temple HELP center seeks to provide financial relief for housing and utilities when funds are available for individuals and families in need.
Services
Provides financial assistance for rent and utilities as funds are available and they take evictions as a priority.
Requirements
- Proof of income (check stub from last 30 days)
- SSI letter (if on SSI)
- Photo ID
- Utility Bill (if needing assistance)
If no income, you will have to register with the workforce—for income verification
Contact Info
(254) 770-6842
102 E Central Ste 100
Temple, TX 76501
Temple Community Free Clinic
Temple Community Clinic, with the support of donors and community partners, delivers quality care for the uninsured and underinsured within the healthcare gap. By providing access to leading doctors, social work services, and health and wellness education – we treat the whole patient and deliver results for a healthier community.
Services
Once eligibility is established, patients can make appointments for chronic or acute care, prescription assistance, and specialty clinics such as:
- Cardiology
- Dental
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Gynecology
- Mental Health
- Optometry
- Podiatry
Requirements
- Fill out a form on their website
- A screening process will be done before appointments
- Inquires done on the phone
- Ages 18-64
- Uninsured (includes Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and Tricare)
- Less than 300% of the federal poverty line
- Proof of Bell County residency
- Texas photo ID and Social Security card
- Household income verification
Contact Info
(254) 771-3374
1905 Curtis B Elliott Dr
Temple, TX 76501
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Family Promise
Empowering children & families experiencing homelessness to achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.
Services
- Shelter and daily meals
- Laundry and shower facilities
- Case Management—ID, birth certificates, Social Security cards
- Permanent low-cost housing
- Subsidized child care
- Furniture and clothing assistance
- Access to medical and dental care
- Employment/job training, transportation, schools
Contact Info
(254) 773-9980
1018 East Ave A
Temple, TX 76504
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St. Vincent DePaul
St. Vincent DePaul serves the Temple area community by providing food and clothing for those in need while serving Christ. Their hours of operations and services may fluctuate so it is important to check their Facebook page for updates. They are looking to serve the community and are in need of volunteers as well so if you would like to help, visit their Facebook page or drive out to their location on West Ave D.
Services
- Food
- Clothing
- Financial assistance
Photo ID Required
Contact Info
(254) 773-7591
106 West Ave D
Temple, TX 76504
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Churches Touching Lives for Christ (CTLC)
CTLC is an evangelical cooperative ministry of churches, individuals, businesses, and organizations working together to meet the food and clothing needs of individuals in order to introduce them to Christ.
Services
- Drive Thru Services to receive food and commodity boxes
- Food and clothing once per month.
Requirements
- Photo ID
- Proof of Address, Resident of Bell County
- Birthdate information for each child you are claiming
- Must fall within USDA ratings of poverty guidelines
Contact Info
(254) 778-6885
702 West Ave G
Temple, TX 76504
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Community Life Counseling Center
The Community Life Counseling (CLC) center at UMHB provides high-quality counseling services to Belton and the surrounding communities. Clients see master’s-level graduate students in counseling sessions that are supervised by fully licensed and Texas board-approved supervisors. Fees are based on a sliding scale, depending on the household income of the client, but it is the center’s policy to accept clients regardless of their ability to pay. Call or email to schedule an appointment.
Services
- Depression
- Anxiety, fear, and panic
- Anger Control
- Loss and grief
- Childhood behavior problems
- Abuse recovery
- Trauma recovery
- Employment, work, and financial distress
- Career counseling
- Marital distress
- Premarital counseling
- Parent/Child problems
- Family counseling
Contact Info
(254) 295-5531
710 N. Pearl Street
Belton, TX 76513
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The Vista Community Church
We want to love God and love people by living and sharing the gospel. Our history is still being written, and we’ve always got room for more. We would love to support you in your faith and beyond. We know following Jesus is not easy, but it is simple. Our Discipleship Pathway is a set of five simple actions we ask all members to do; five simple actions that give God the space and time to help us follow Jesus better (Worship – Connect – Give – Serve – Go).
- Want to visit for worship? Come in during any service times; no strings attached.
- Want to get connected? Visit thevista.tv/connect
Contact Info
(254) 774-7992
7051 Stonehollow Dr
Temple, TX 76502
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Housing Resource for Seniors
There are many resources to help seniors with housing needs, including programs to make it easier for you to stay in your home.
Contact Info
Medicare & Medicaid
Sites and resources for the elderly and/or disabled seeking CMS care.
Contact Info
Bell County Social Security Office
The Christian Assistance Network (C.A.N.) is a non-profit (501c 3) organization that aims to extend the love of God throughout the Central Texas area by encouraging clients and their families to be proactive in their approaches to maximizing self–sufficiency.
Services
- Employment Assistance
- Christ Centered Counseling
- Continued/General Education Assistance
- Linkage to Care & Referral
- Landscape Maintenance
- Transportation Assistance
- Reintegration for Ex-Offenders
- Financial Assistance & Referral for Families Experiencing Crisis
Contact Info
(866) 593-1341
(800) 325-0778 – TTY
511 North Main
Temple, TX 76501
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Central Texas Housing Consortium
CTX Housing consortiums helps individuals and families gain housing accommodations.
Contact Info
Central County Services
Meeting behavioral and developmental disorders for individuals and families in central Texas.
Services
- Adult Mental Health Intake
- Housing Assistance
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver
- Early Childhood Intervention
- Intellectual and Developmental
- Disabilities
- Veterans
- 1115 Waiver Program
Contact Info
2-1-1 Texas
2-1-1 Texas, a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, is committed to helping Texas citizens connect with the services they need. Whether by phone or internet, our goal is to present accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from state and local health and human services programs
Vista Recovery
Vista Recovery seeks to provide a safe space and community for those who struggle with various sins, addictions, or sorrows including, but not limited to: drugs, alcohol, gambling, sexual impurity, various sins, grief, trauma, etc. Vista Recovery is available two times per year. Once in spring semester and once in fall semester.
Find healing in Christ.
Mondays at 6:30pm
(254) 774-7992
7051 Stonehollow Dr
Temple, TX 76502
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Addiction – Blue Bonnet Crisis
Supporting the vision for healthy and fulfilled lives, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services offers a comprehensive array of services strengthening individuals and families throughout a lifetime.
Suicide – National Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs of suicide and taking them seriously. Talking openly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can save a life.
Salvation Army Temple & Killeen
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Services
- Utility assistance
- Food and clothing assistance
- Emergency housing
Contact Info – Temple
254) 774-9996
419 W Ave G
Temple, TX 76504
Contact Info – Killeen
254) 634-7172
1306 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
Killeen HELP Center
The Killeen HELP center seeks to provide financial relief for housing and utilities when funds are available for individuals and families in need.
Services
- Rent and utility assistance
- Some job search help is available
Requirements
- Proof of income (check stub from last 30 days)
- SSI letter (if on SSI)
- Photo ID
- Utility Bill (if in need of assistance)
Contact Info
(254) 519-3360
204 Priest Dr
Killeen, TX 76541