DISABILITIES
DELAYED DEVELOPMENT
LEARNING PROBLEMS
Association for Retarded Citizens
2400 Clarksville Street (PJC)
Paris, Texas
903-785-7661 ext. 371
Services: Job placement; job coach
Chronnically ill and Disabled Children's Program/
Health Department
740 South West 6th Street
Paris, Texas
903-785-4561
Requirements: Eligible based on income and medical diagnosis
Contact Case Management Services through the Lamar Co. Health Dept.
Ages 0 - 21
Services: Arrangements for medical treatment and equipment for children with special needs.
Children's Disabilities Supplemental Security Income Program
3588 Lamar Avenue
Paris, Texas
903-785-0761
Requirements: Must meet eligibility as outlined by Social Security Laws and Regulations
Ages 0 - 16
Services: Monthly disability check
Medicaid and case management services.
contact Case Management services through the Lamar County Health Dept.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mon. - Fri.
Early Childhood Intervention
Region VIII ESC
Mount Pleasant, Texas
903-572-8551
Services: A program for children from birth to age 3 who have learning problems physical
and mental handicaps, who were born prematurely or to a teenage mother having
vision, speech, hearing problems or to those who have a high risk for developmental delays.
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
2007 Hwy. 75 North
Suite C-5A
Sherman, Texas 75090
214-893-1352
Services: Professional and public health education in areas of birth defects and pregnancy.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mon. - Fri.
Northeast Texas Mental and Mental Retardation Center
501 West Broadway
Clarksville, Texas
903-427-2226
Requirements: Must meet eligibility
Services: Screening and follow-up care
Triage Number: 1-866-255-2390
Red River County Cooperative Special Education
Clarksville Independent School District
1500 W. Main
Clarksville, Texas
903-427-3891
Requirements: Must meet Texas Education Agency guidelines
Services: Classes specifically designed to meet needs of students ages 3 - 12 with visual,
speech, hearing, or learning disabilities. Emotionally disturbed, autistic and
mentally retarded programs are available. Servicing students from Red River County.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mon. - Fri.
State Commission for the Blind
1423 C. College
Texarkana, Texas 75503
Services: Provides services to blind and visually impaired adults who have potential to
gain or regain employment. Program for children.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mon. - Fri.
Scottish Rites Hospital for Children
214-521-3168
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
2340 Lamar Avenue
Paris, Texas
903-785-4536
Requirements: Physical or mental handicap that constitutes substantial handicap to employment
and that training will constitute reasonable expectation of employability.
Services: Vocational and educational training for disabled or handicapped persons.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mon. - Fri.
Texas Department of State Services
Rt. 6 Box 130
1300 North Hwy. 37
Clarksville, Texas
903-427-2851
Services: Adult Health, Child Health, Family Planning, Pregnancy Verification, Immunizations,
Social Work Services, WIC Supplemental Food Program.
Hours: Call for appointment.