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The first Wednesday of each month, PATH operates a Dental Line that you can call if you need basic dental work. Our case manager will screen all calls to ensure that we are able to make an appropriate appointment with one of our partner dentists. PATH partners with Tyler area dentists to provide basic dental services like extractions. This service is offered by appointment only; you will need to call 903-617-2889 on the first Wednesday of the month beginning at 9am.

PATH has two programs that offer Prescription assistance. Our Emergency RX Program allows us to pay $50.00 in prescription assistance for low income, uninsured persons. Please bring your original prescription or bottle to be refilled, ID, and provide income verification. Our income limits match the SNAP eligibility guidelines. This is a walk-in service. Our Long-Term Prescription Assistance Program allows PATH to work with your doctor and the pharmaceutical company to enroll you in the free prescription program offered by each pharmaceutical company. Not all medications are available through one of these programs; most that are included are brand name drugs that you take for an ongoing, long-term condition. We can call to find out if yours is on the list. This an appointment based, income based service available between 8am and 6pm Monday-Thursday in our main building at 402 W. Front Street in downtown Tyler. Call 903-617-2809 for more information.

PATH has partnered with The Lighthouse, Dr. Gene Bennett and Eyemart Express to provide vision assistance for our East Texas neighbors. We can help with an eye exam and glasses one time each year for uninsured, low-income persons. This program is by appointment; call 903-617-2806 between 8am and 6pm Monday-Thursday in our main building at 402 W. Front Street in downtown Tyler. Please call for more information, or to ensure that we still have funds remaining for the current month.

PATH helps with rent for families and individuals that are facing homelessness because they have been issued an eviction notice. As funding allows, we can help with one month of rent every 12 months. Each situation is different and our funding is aimed at those who, under normal circumstances, are able to pay rent on their own. You must have had an unexpected situation occur that caused you to not be able to pay your rent but have confidence and a plan to pay it on your own next month. You have to bring your eviction notice, income documentation, and ID when you meet with a case worker. Appointments are taken in first come, first served order by phone starting on the 1st weekday of the month as funding allows. Hours are 8am and 6pm Monday-Thursday in our main building at 402 W. Front Street in downtown Tyler.

PATH’s utility assistance is provided to families /individuals no more than once every 12 months who have a past due bill that is subject to disconnection. You must be a user on the account and bring your most current bill with you to PATH. Due to COVID-19, appointments are made by phone, as funding allows, between 8 am and 6 pm Monday-Thursday at our main building, 402 W. Front Street in downtown Tyler.

PATH’s Transitional Housing Program provides strength-based case management for a period of 24 months to those desiring more in-depth guidance and support as they work toward enhancing the quality of their lives. As tenants in our affordable rent homes, families can work with PATH’s case manager to address the multiple factors affecting low-income families that keep them in poverty, place them at risk of homelessness in need of crisis assistance and limit children’s potential to live in a stable environment. The program benefits include a family’s understanding of their strengths and needs, the establishment of an action plan, achieving identified goals, a savings-match program, and ultimately exit to permanent, stable housing.

Once an assessment has been completed, a family action plan is drafted and goals are established to begin the family development process. The Transitional Housing Case Manager provides guidance, instruction, and support and refers the family to other PATH programs or external organizations as necessary to provide for continuing growth of each family member. Weekly visits ensure that the family stays motivated and committed to making a long-term positive change. All families in PATH’s Transitional Housing program are required to meet regularly with their case manager.

Depending on the time of year and the specific needs of our neighbors, PATH holds seasonal drives to provide HOPE to those we serve. Seasonal Drives include Souper Bowl Pantry Drive, Diaper Drive, Summer Fan Drive, Coats For Kids and Holiday Food Baskets.