Representatives from Amistad Social Services, a West Texas nonprofit organization providing assistance with health care, veterans services and other social programs, will visit the Jeff Davis County Library on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 3 to 5 p.m.
The event will take place at the library, 100 Memorial Square in Fort Davis, and will provide residents an opportunity to learn about assistance programs and resources available to individuals and families throughout the region.
Amistad, headquartered in El Paso, operates more than 30 social service programs and serves more than 40,000 individuals annually. The organization focuses on helping people overcome financial, physical and emotional challenges that affect their quality of life.
Among the services available through Amistad are:
Public benefits application assistance: Help applying for Medicaid, Medicare, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, low-income subsidies, respite services and transportation assistance.
Veterans services: Assistance for active-duty military personnel, veterans, surviving spouses and dependents, including access to free mental health and peer support services.
Alzheimer’s and dementia support: Educational workshops, dementia-related resources, respite services and guidance for individuals recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions, as well as their caregivers and families.
Community resource guidance: Assistance identifying affordable housing, in-home care, health care, employment readiness programs and other community resources.
Amistad works in partnership with Texas Health and Human Services to help eligible residents navigate applications for state and federal assistance programs.
The organization’s resource coaches also work with community agencies to connect residents with services that may otherwise be difficult to access, particularly in rural areas where health care and social service resources can be limited.
For Jeff Davis County residents, the library visit provides an opportunity to connect with a regional social service organization without traveling to El Paso.
Residents seeking additional information about the Nov. 11 visit may contact the Jeff Davis County Library at 432-426-3802 or email library@jeffdaviscounty.texas.gov.
Amistad can also be reached at 915-298-7307. Its main office is located at 3210 Dyer St. in El Paso.
