Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol
The Bay Area Council On Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA) was founded in 1974 by a group of concerned parents, business & medical professionals, and civic leaders to establish a centralized clearinghouse for information on drug and alcohol abuse and to reduce the prevalence of these diseases in the Texas Bay Area.
Serving as a leader in the field, BACODA has expanded into Galveston, Brazoria, and Matagorda counties, providing drug and alcohol prevention education and substance abuse disorder intervention to individuals, families, and communities. BACODA is a non-profit United Way agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
CONTACT US
Clear Lake Office:
1300A Bay Area Blvd, Suite 224
Houston, Texas 77058
Toll-Free: 1-800-510-3111
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
BACODA supports Rx drop boxes throughout our catchment areas. These boxes provide our communities an opportunity to prevent drug addiction and overdose death by properly disposing of their unwanted, expired, and unused medications.
Wharton Police Department
1407 North Richmond Road
Wharton, TX 77488
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Provides a safe place to learn and grow with ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals. They offer life-enhancing programs and character development offering hope and opportunity. They inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as Productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Boys & Girls Club of Palacios
901 Second Street
Palacios, TX 77465
PHONE: 361-972-2642
Boys & Girls Club of El Campo
713 Fahrenthold Street
El Campo, TX 77437
PHONE: 979-543-8320
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Matagorda, Wharton and Brazoria Counties
Provides trained volunteers to act as advocates to speak on behalf of abused and neglected children involved in the court system. The volunteer makes recommendations to the court as to the child’s best interest and placement.
1017 N Alabama Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
PHONE: 979-616-7866
E. A. C – Economic Action Committee of the Gulf Coast
Instrumental in providing vital services that are pertinent to the livelihood of low-income households in the Matagorda County area. It provides energy related assistance and homelessness prevention services. it also handles the Title XX Program, which provides a hot nutritional meal for homebound elderly and disabled citizens and provides transportation services to the elderly.
P.O. Box 1685
Bay City, TX 77404-1685
UTILITY ASSISTANCE: 979-245-3250
E. A. C. Senior Citizen Center
904 Whitson
Bay City, TX 77414
PHONE: 979-245-1923
Growing into Men of Standard
A Non Profit Organization who mentors the youth male ages 5-18. We mentor on suicide, bullying, peer pressure, low self esteem, drugs, and alcohol.
PHONE: 979-318-0058
Harvest House
Harvest Houses’ partnership with the local food bank and grocery stores allows them to feed approximately 300 households each week.
Doors are open Wednesdays 9:00-11:30 AM, excluding last Wednesday of the month.
2204 Nichols Avenue
Bay City, TX 77414
PHONE: 979-245-0306
Manna Meals is an all volunteer organization whose goal is to minister to people who may be struggling to put food on the table and/or in need of fellowship at no cost to the individual. Manna Meals serves hot meals each Monday and Thursday evening. Volunteer teams representing El Campo Churches rotate the responsibility of preparing and serving the meals. Manna Meals is truly a community organization coming together to meet one of the needs of our community.
500 Foerster
El Campo, TX 77437
Mondays and Thursdays from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Robert Duran Food Pantry
Provides nutritional food boxes once a month for individuals and families in need regardless of the reason. Services are provided regardless of race, age, sex, income level, etc.
706 ½ Commerce
P.O. Box 374
Palacios, TX 77465
PHONE: 361-972-6355
HOURS: 8:00 am – 11:00 am on the 1st and 2nd Tuesday and Friday of the month
Women’s Crisis Center
Provides safe refuge for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and runs a crisis hotline designed to help people in a crisis situation; those needing help or information for family violence, sexual assault, suicide, or other crisis.
3010 6th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
PHONE: 979-245-9109
HOTLINE: 1-800-451-9235
Wharton Phone: 979-531-1300
YMCA of the Golden Crescent
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
As a leader in youth development, the Y Childcare Programs serve local children on a daily basis providing safe, quality, affordable educational childcare. All of our sites are licensed through the Department of Family & Protective Services. We strive to help each child reach their potential by offering and enriching environment that encourages the development of character, leadership, and cooperative spirit.
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
Financial Aid and Scholarships are available!
SUMMER CAMP
Enjoy a hands-on outdoor adventure at the Y. Continue learning all summer long. We’ll enjoy STEM activities, sports and crafts galore! Your kids will have the opportunity to try new activities, gain independence and make lasting memories in a fun and supportive environment.
2025 INFORMATION COMING SOON
Please contact Shauna Broz with questions at 361-261-5354 or sbroz@ymcavictoria.org.
Information & Referral Service
Gives you the answers to important questions. Our staff has
the training, experience, and understanding to listen to you
and give you the information you need.
Matagorda County United Way/Helpline maintains an ongoing list for elderly and disabled citizens of Matagorda County needing minor home repair and/or wheelchair ramps. Our resource database contains files on federal, state, and non-profit resources for human services for Matagorda County and beyond. And if we don’t have it, we’ll try our best to find it.
2417 Avenue G
Bay City, TX 77404-0972
HOURS: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
PHONE: 979-245-585YMC
Mailing Address:
PO Box 972
Bay City, TX 77404-0972
Physical Address:
2417 Ave G
Bay City, TX 77414
Phone: 979.245.5852
email: mcuw@sbcglobal.net
