When a family feels they need to extend guardianship of a child due to medical or psychological reason, here are some places they can get assistance:

• Alan Stucky, attorney 806-345-6300
• Tom Hood, attorney 806-372-5569
• TPMHMR "In Home and Family Support"
• Kay Annon 806-349-5653
• West Texas Legal Services 806-373-6808 (must qualify)

1118 S. Taylor
806-374-1400

• Panhandle Independent Living Center website

The purpose of this program is to assist people of all ages to gain effective control and direction of their own lives through life skills training, peer counseling, advocacy and information and referral services.
YES (Youth Encountering Services) These services available for youth ages 12 years to 21 years. Meets twice a month during the school year and during the summer months. All services provided free. Must be enrolled in school.

BSA Health System
1600 Wallace
806-212-7645
This provides support to disabled individuals and can provide hospital beds, bath benches, walkers, transportation, college tuition, specialized lifts, wheelchairs, scooters and vans equipped with a lift.

P.P. Box 50655
806-355-4773

• Seven Star Horse website

The location is at Lavas Terra Firma Equestrian Center at S. FM 1258 (Take I-40 South to Pullman Rd. and turn left. Go 9.3 miles down Pullman.) This therapeutic riding program was designed to improve the quality of life for special needs, disabled, and at risk children and their families. It promotes a strong sense of accomplishment, personal growth, family development, and pride with themselves and others around them.

806-337-1700 ext. 212
They serve families of children with disabilities 0 to age 21 with case management services and can provide information and referral services.