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Texas Gulf Coast Family Assistance Center

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Virtual Family Assistance Center

Welcome to the Texas Gulf Coast
Virtual Family Assistance Center

Our team recognizes the challenges and emotional difficulties that you may be experiencing at this time. We extend our most sincere sympathy if you have experienced the loss of a loved one.  

Grieving is always difficult, and we recognize the COVID-19 pandemic creates additional challenges and needs. The Virtual Family Assistance Center Call Center is available to provide emotional support and to assist you in finding the resources that you need. Please contact the organizations listed on this page, request a call back or call us directly to explore options.  

If you have questions, please contact us at VFAC@redcross.org. 

 
For national resources and resources for residents of other US states and territories, please click here. 
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Emotional Support and Grief Counseling

Organizations that can offer emotional support to people who are grieving, or resources for those struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues.

Please visit the national Virtual Family Assistance Center page for additional Emotional Support and Grief Counseling resources. 

IPH Home Health and Hospice

If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. Our goal at IPH is to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of our patients. We provide comprehensive care for our patients in the privacy of their homes or other facilities under the direction of their personal physician.

956-971-0224; 979-848-8151; 956-682-4234

http://iphhealthcare.com/

Faith-Based Resources

Organizations that can help meet spiritual, social, and cultural needs during this challenging time.

Please visit the national Virtual Family Assistance Center page for additional Faith-Based Resources. 

IPH Home Health and Hospice

If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. Our goal at IPH is to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of our patients. We provide comprehensive care for our patients in the privacy of their homes or other facilities under the direction of their personal physician.

956-971-0224; 979-848-8151; 956-682-4234

http://iphhealthcare.com/

Funeral Information

Organizations that can help answer questions about laying your loved one to rest, including current guidelines for holding funerals and memorials.

Please visit the national Virtual Family Assistance Center page for additional Funeral Information resources. 

IPH Home Health and Hospice

If you think you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. Our goal at IPH is to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of our patients. We provide comprehensive care for our patients in the privacy of their homes or other facilities under the direction of their personal physician.

956-971-0224; 979-848-8151; 956-682-4234

http://iphhealthcare.com/

 

Social Security Administration

How Social Security can help you when a family member dies  (Available in English and Spanish)

1-800-772-1213 or TTY 1-800-325-0778 if you are deaf or hard of hearing

Visit ssa.gov

Legal Resources

Organizations that may provide legal advice at no cost or low cost.

Please visit the national Virtual Family Assistance Center page for additional Legal Resources. 

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Financial Information Services

Information, resources and services related to the financial consequences of losing a loved one due to COVID-19.

Please visit the national Virtual Family Assistance Center page for additional Financial Information Services. 

Social Security Administration

How Social Security can help you when a family member dies  (Available in English and Spanish)

1-800-772-1213 or TTY 1-800-325-0778 if you are deaf or hard of hearing

Visit ssa.gov

 

Texas Workforce Solutions- Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Provide assistance to eligible persons with disabilities to obtain employment, job retention, training and adaptive devices and aids to assist with adjustment to disability, and accessibility needs to develop skills needed to find and retain competitive employment in the community.

210 438-0581

https://www.twc.texas.gov/

Veterans' Assistance

Organizations that assist Veterans and their families, including burial and memorial benefits and dependent and survivor benefits.

Please visit the national Virtual Family Assistance Center page for additional Veterans' Assistance resources. 

American Red Cross, Service to the Armed Forces

Provides information and referrals, resiliency workshops, advocacy and support to military members, veterans and their families.

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For additional resources related to the death of a loved one due to COVID-19, please call 211 or 311 or a local information and resource center.

Red Cross Training for Community Caregivers

Our targeted psychological first aid training programs, conducted by mental health professionals, can help you cope with added stress, foster resiliency and encourage peer support. These no-cost courses are approximately two hours in length and are offered online. 

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