A Place to Begin Again
We are here to help you regroup, refocus, and re-establish your life…
The 3 ways to become a resident at Dallas LIFE:
Anyone receiving Social Security or disability benefits must pay $15 per night, even if participating in New LIFE or Overcomers program.
Pay-to-Stay
- $15 per night to stay at Dallas LIFE.
- Your first 5 days are free of charge.
New LIFE /Overcomers
As a New LIFE Program or Overcomers Program resident – participate in our 10-month recovery program where you will work part of the day and attend classes. For the first month you are not allowed to leave the property. In the third month you will begin to look for work. In the final phase we will help place you in affordable housing. Your first 5 days are free of charge.
What to Do Next…
If you would like to know more about staying at Dallas LIFE, you should call us at 214.421.1380. You will talk to someone who can tell you about our basic requirements, and what you need to bring with you.
Important things to know before your arrival:
• Dallas LIFE is not a domestic violence shelter.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, we can provide names of shelters for you to contact.
• You cannot stay at Dallas LIFE if you:
– Have an assault charge, sex crime, heinous crime(arson, injury to a child, etc.)
– Have protective orders on your record.
• Dallas LIFE will not accept men on parole
How Intake Works…
Beginning Monday, October 4, 2021 Dallas LIFE new resident intake will take place from 10am-2pm Monday through Friday for 10 new guests/families on a first come, first serve basis. No appointment is needed! You are welcome to arrive before 10am as we have a Welcome Center you can wait in for intake to start. You must have ID and documents and a covid test will be done on site and must be negative for you to proceed with our intake process.
You can call 214-421-1380 and speak to Anna at Ext. 1016. We must take this action to protect our men, women, children & seniors who reside at Dallas LIFE. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Requirements at Intake:
• Government-issued ID
(drivers license, military ID, jail ID, etc.).
• Social Security Card
If you do not have one, you must apply for one during your first 5 days.
• Marriage License (if applicable)
Married couples must have a marriage license• Children’s Birth Cirtificates
Children must have birth certificate, Social Security card and immunization record
• Belongings
Every person can bring 1, 13 gallon bag. Belongings must fit into our Pest Control Box for cleanliness standards.
Questions?
- Call us at 214.421.1380 and speak to our receptionist
- Email us at info@dallaslife.org
Stories From Our Graduates
Johnny
Johnny and his wife hit hard times and found themselves at Dallas LIFE after drugs and other things made paying bills difficult.