Hours of operation: Mon.-Wed. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Thurs. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. By appointment.
Individuals and families come to the Mission C.A.R.E. (Counseling, Assistance, Resources, Empathy) Center in crisis. All appointments are pre-scheduled. For assistance call, (817)473-6650. A Client Care Staff member sits down with each individual/family to assess their needs, and partners with them to come up with solution-focused goals to help them get back on the path of self-sufficiency. As determined by the assessment, the following assistance may be made available to them:
- Food
- Clothing
- Utility assistance (gas, electric and water)
- Mortgage/rent assistance
- Counseling
- Medical assistance
- Job assistance and referral program
- First United Methodist Church Mansfield and its support groups
- Referrals to other organizations
- Robin's Wings Women's Program
Our service area for financial assistance is limited to the Mansfield Independent School District. However, our non-financial services are available to all who enter our doors. The Mission C.A.R.E. Center has become a hotline for the community. Individuals and other organizations such as schools, churches, government agencies, frequently call requesting information on the availability of assistance. Mission C.A.R.E. staff spends time with the callers attempting to match them up with the community resources that will best meet their needs.
In 2010, the Mission C.A.R.E. Center financial assistance program provided over $222,443 in assistance to families in need. We could not do this without the help of the many wonderful people who donate funds and volunteer time.
Job Programs
Free. Hours of operation: Thursday, 12:00-2:00 p.m. By appointment only.
This program provides assistance with resume writing, interviewing skills, job search strategies, computer classes and networking opportunities.
The Wesley Mission Center's Job Program is available to all members of the community. Please call 817-473-6650 to make an appointment with . The elements of the program are listed below:
- Job Consultations – for specific needs, such as updating a resume, preparing for an upcoming interview, job referrals, and skills assessments. All meetings are confidential and services are free. Also available are materials needed for job search (professional clothing and portfolios).
- The Job Book - The job book is filled with postings of jobs that are available in Mansfield, Arlington, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and more. The book is located in the C.A.R.E Center lobby and can be viewed during normal business hours. The book is updated every Thursday.
Other Programs
- Computer Classes - Class is offered the Second Thursday of each month, from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. The class helps to improve computer skills and enhance marketability. The class teaches basic computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and the Internet. Please register for class online.
- Computer Lab - is open each Thursday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. This time is specifically set aside for those who are attending any of the above special programs, and who are online job searching, completing online applications, or typing job correspondence (resume, cover letter, thank you letter, etc.) Please call ahead 817-473-6650.
- Robin's Wings - These are evening programs offered throughout the year, for clients, designed to help encourage and motivate at-risk women in need of support.
- Legal Clinic - This program is unavailable at this time. We suggest you contact refer Legal Aid of Tarrant County the number is 1-888-529-5277. The closest meeting locations are in
- Texas Trust Budget - This program is opened to Wesley Mission Center clients the fourth Thursday of each month, teaching budgeting skills to help empower those in need to obtain a life of self-sufficiency.
