Asset Resource Guide
South Asian Type 2 Diabetes – Texas Asset Resource Guide
Geographic scope: Texas (statewide), with concentration in the DFW Metroplex.
Frameworks applied: Oregon Community Engagement Behavioral Health Alliance (OCEBHA) categorized inventory model; UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, Section 1: Asset Mapping (Berkowitz & Wadud)
Purpose: This guide describes the assets in Texas that support South Asian Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) prevention, education, and management. Each asset has been included because it offers services, programming, or community infrastructure that meets the specialized needs of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Nepali, and Bhutanese communities that experience T2D at roughly twice the rate of non-Hispanic Whites and at lower Body Mass Index (BMI) thresholds and earlier ages than other groups.
Texas has a layered network of health services relevant to South Asian T2D care, ranging from large academic medical centers with dedicated South Asian cardiometabolic programs (UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott & White) to community-based free clinics operating inside faith venues (TIPS Charity Clinic, ICNA Relief). Together they cover the full spectrum from prevention and screening to specialty endocrinology and complication management. Two organizations MHISA and SAMHIN extend the network into mental health, which is increasingly recognized as a critical co-factor in T2D self-management for South Asian populations. Statewide coordination is anchored by Texas Health and Human Services, which curates verified, multilingual diabetes education materials for residents and providers.
Organization |
Description |
Location |
Contact / Website |
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Cigna Healthcare South Asian Health Disparities |
Provider-facing educational resource: data brief, videos, and materials on cultural considerations, communication strategies, and evidence-based care for South Asian patients with diabetes. |
National (Texas providers) |
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Texas Health and Human Services Diabetes Resources |
Trusted, multilingual diabetes education materials curated by Texas DSHS; covers understanding diabetes, preventing complications, nutrition, physical activity, and glucose monitoring; includes provider training and program guidelines, mostly free or low-cost. |
Statewide |
(737) 395-8119 · diabetes@dshs.texas.gov · dshs.texas.gov/diabetes-resources |
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UT Southwestern Medical Center South Asian Heart Program |
Specialized program addressing elevated cardiovascular risk in South Asians; comprehensive individual risk assessment (history, sleep, diet, exercise, mental health, stress); guidance on early detection and lifestyle change. |
Coppell, TX |
(214) 645-8000 · utswmed.org |
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South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network (SAMHIN) |
Nonprofit reducing stigma around mental illness in South Asian communities; community education events, workshops, and a searchable directory of culturally informed providers. |
National (Texas accessible) |
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South Asian Heart Center |
Nonprofit running culturally tailored, evidence-based prevention programs (AIM to Prevent: ASSESS → INTERVENE → MANAGE) addressing the metabolic, genetic, and lifestyle factors specific to South Asians. |
National (Texas accessible) |
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Murphy Medical Clinic (Family Care USA) |
Led by Dr. Hina Zaman; culturally tailored DFW primary care with strong focus on diabetes prevention, early screening, and personalized T2D management; same-day appointments. |
Murphy, TX |
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University Health Texas Diabetes Institute |
One of South Texas's most comprehensive diabetes/endocrinology programs; prevention, screening, endocrinology, medication management, nutrition counseling, self-management education, and complication care; AHA Get with the Guidelines recognition; on-site demonstration kitchen and certified diabetes education programs. |
701 S. Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78207 |
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Baylor Scott & White Cardiometabolic Initiative |
Through the Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano; specialized program addressing insulin resistance, T2D, hypertension, and premature CVD in South Asians; advanced screening, personalized prevention plans, and the DILWALE Registry on South Asian cardiovascular health. |
The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, Plano, TX |
(469) 814-4863 · dallasfoundation.bswhealth.com/lipid-metabolism-center-advance-heart-health-research |
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ICNA Relief Medical Clinic Dallas |
Faith-based free clinic; in addition to primary care, offers select-Saturday/Tuesday specialty services including endocrinology, cardiology, GI, neurology, pulmonology, orthopedics, physical therapy, and chiropractic at no cost. |
10874 Plano Rd #A, Dallas, TX 75238 |
(469) 291-7411 · icnarelief.org/dallas-clinic |
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TIPS Charity Clinic |
North Texas Indian Physicians' Charitable Foundation clinic operating across the street from the DFW Hindu Temple; free medical consultations for the uninsured (50–80 patients/session), subsidized Quest Diagnostics labs, primary care, education, follow-up, and multilingual support; 1st & 3rd Sundays from ~10:30 AM. |
1706 N Britain Rd, Irving, TX 75061 |
(817) 706-3767 · tipsnec.org/tips-clinic |
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North Texas Area Community Health Centers (NTACHC) |
Federally Qualified Health Centers serving Tarrant County regardless of insurance; primary/preventive care, behavioral health, women's health, pediatrics, eye care, on-site pharmacy; runs the Living Your Best Life diabetes education and prevention program at all sites (Northside, Southeast, Arlington). |
Tarrant County, TX |
Provider & Program Finder Tools
A recurring goal for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in this protocol is connecting South Asian community members to the right healthcare professional: primary care physicians (PCPs), nurse practitioners, endocrinologists, registered dietitians, psychologists/therapists, podiatrists, cardiologists, nephrologists, and ophthalmologists, as well as to outpatient diabetes education programs available in their community or city. The tools below are national or regional locator services CHWs can use to make those referrals; several also allow filtering by language or cultural background.
Resource / Tool |
Specialty or Role Covered |
Description |
Contact / Website |
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HRSA Find a Health Center |
Primary Care (PCP), sliding-fee/uninsured access |
Federal locator for HRSA-funded Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs); most offer primary care, and many also offer behavioral health, dental, and diabetes services on a sliding fee scale regardless of insurance status. |
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AANP NP Finder |
Nurse Practitioner (NP) |
American Association of Nurse Practitioners' directory of member nurse practitioners searchable by location. |
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AACE Find an Endo |
Endocrinologist |
American Association of Clinical Endocrinology's locator for endocrinologists specializing in diabetes, thyroid, and metabolic conditions. |
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Find a Nutrition Expert |
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) |
Searchable directory of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists by location, specialty, language, and insurance/payment options; diabetes nutrition counseling is well covered by both private insurance and Medicare. |
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Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) – Locate a CDCES |
Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) |
Directory of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists — nurses, RDNs, pharmacists, and other health professionals who provide diabetes self-management education and support. |
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South Asian Therapists directory |
Psychologist / Therapist |
Purpose-built directory of therapists who identify as South Asian or have relevant cultural/language competency; filterable by location, language, and background. Psychology Today's site also offers a "South Asian" therapist filter for broader coverage. |
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APMA Find a Podiatrist |
Podiatrist |
American Podiatric Medical Association's locator for podiatrists; APMA also runs a Diabetes Awareness program on preventing diabetic foot complications. |
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CardioSmart – Find Your Heart a Home |
Cardiologist / cardiac care |
American College of Cardiology's tool to search and compare hospitals and cardiac care programs by location and services; a starting point for a cardiology referral pathway. |
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NKF Cares Patient Helpline |
Nephrologist/kidney care navigation |
National Kidney Foundation's free helpline (855-NKF-CARES) that connects patients and families to kidney disease information, local resources, and referral support; NKF does not run a public nephrologist locator, so the helpline is the most reliable starting point. |
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AAO Find an Ophthalmologist (EyeSmart) |
Ophthalmologist (incl. diabetic eye exams) |
American Academy of Ophthalmology locator for ophthalmologists; the Academy's EyeCare America program also offers free or low-cost eye exams for eligible seniors and people at higher risk of eye disease. |
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ADCES Accredited Diabetes Education Program Finder |
Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSMES) programs |
Search tool to locate ADCES-accredited outpatient diabetes education programs in the community; Medicare and most insurance plans cover these programs. |
This section lists programs whose primary mission is T2D prevention, education, or management — the most direct partnership candidates for the CEAL protocol. They span culturally tailored faith-venue health fairs (BAPS Charities), South-Asian-specific clinical lifestyle programs (STOP-D, India House DPP), state-level coordination (Texas DSHS Diabetes Prevention and Control Program), regional initiatives in the Rio Grande Valley where T2D prevalence reaches ~30% (STDOI, Texas A&M, Salud y Vida, South Texas Diabetes Initiative), and the American Diabetes Association's North Texas chapter, which provides ready-made community programming and youth education infrastructure. Several of these programs already operate on a scale and have established protocols that can host or be adapted for Project-Saksham-style peer mentorship.
Program |
Description |
Location |
Contact / Website |
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ADCES Accredited Diabetes Education Program Finder |
Search tool to locate ADCES-accredited DSMES programs. Medicare and most insurance plans cover services from accredited programs. |
Nationwide |
https://www.adces.org/program-finder |
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India House Houston Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) |
Free DPP classes in partnership with Harris County Public Health; weight loss, energy, healthy South Asian recipes; also hosts the Stop Diabetic Movement (SDM) yoga therapy program for South Asians. |
8888 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031 |
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South Asian Heart Center STOP-D Program |
Year-long high-touch lifestyle coaching designed to prevent, stop, or reverse diabetes; tailored to South Asian metabolic, dietary, and cultural context. |
National (online enrollment) |
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BAPS Charities Health Fairs |
Large-scale free health fairs at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandirs across Texas; blood glucose, A1C, BP, BMI, and cholesterol screenings. |
Dallas (Irving), Houston, San Antonio |
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American Diabetes Association North Texas Chapter |
Programming includes Project Power (risk-reduction education for adults; obesity/diabetes prevention for ages 5–12), Camp New Horizons for youth with diabetes, Tour de Cure cycling fundraiser, Step Out Walk, cooking demos, and State of Diabetes talks. |
4100 Alpha Rd, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75244 |
(972) 392-1181 · ADANTX@diabetes.org · diabetes.org/local/north-texas |
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South Texas Diabetes Initiative (NMQF) |
Community-driven coalition of clinicians, business leaders, government, and patients across Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties,where adult diabetes prevalence is >20% above state average and >25% of those with diabetes are uninsured; uses cultural interventions and a centralized data resource. |
South Texas (Rio Grande Valley) |
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Texas DSHS Diabetes Prevention and Control Program |
Statewide oversight of diabetes programs; education for the public and providers; Diabetes News You Can Use quarterly newsletter; free downloadable materials and provider guidance. |
Statewide |
(737) 395-8119 · diabetes@dshs.texas.gov · dshs.texas.gov/diabetes |
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Texas A&M Health Diabetes Education Program (McAllen) |
Since 2004; free bilingual (English/Spanish) ADA-curriculum classes taught by RN, RD, coordinator, and outreach team; one-day or weekly format; quarterly HbA1c/cholesterol/BMI tracking; individual meal plans; community outreach and provider CE. |
2101 South McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78503 |
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Texas A&M AgriLife Healthy South Texas (Corpus Christi) |
Since 2015; evidence-based program across 27 South Texas counties; emphasis on diabetes, nutrition, and physical activity; prevention education, self-management programs, Cooking Well with Diabetes series, youth and family programming. |
10345 Hwy 44, Corpus Christi, TX 78406 |
(361) 265-9203 · ccag.tamu.edu/extension/healthy-south-texas |
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South Texas Diabetes and Obesity Institute (STDOI) UTRGV |
Established 2014 within UTRGV School of Medicine; research on genetic and environmental drivers of T2D and obesity in the Rio Grande Valley (~30% diabetes prevalence); metabolic, stem cell, and laboratory science studies. |
Brownsville, McAllen (MBMRF), San Antonio Annex |
Social networks are the connective tissue of the asset map they reach South Asians who may not engage clinical or faith institutions, but who carry the same elevated T2D risk. The networks below cover four distinct pathways: (1) clinical-professional networks like IANANT that provide expert volunteer capacity for diabetes education; (2) senior- and women-focused networks (SAIVA, Daya, CHETNA) that serve high-T2D-risk populations facing isolation, caregiving stress, or domestic violence, all known social determinants of poor diabetes outcomes; (3) identity-affirming networks (KHUSHATX) that reach LGBTQ+ South Asians, a group facing compounded stigma in healthcare access; and (4) civic and pan-Asian advocacy networks (Asian Texans for Justice, Asian Chamber of Texas, NAAO) that provide statewide reach, business community linkages, and policy advocacy for community-level diabetes prevention infrastructure. Together they form a referral and amplification layer no clinical asset can replicate alone.
Network |
Description |
Location |
Contact / Website |
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Indian American Nurses Association (IANANT) |
Professional clinical network with focus on South Asian diabetes disparities; members lead diabetes-focused clinical training and connect providers with community members for specialized guidance. |
North Texas |
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SAIVA South Asians International Volunteer Association |
Serves South Asian seniors through volunteer programs and activities promoting healthy aging and social connectivity; addresses isolation while supporting nutrition and physical activity central to age-related T2D risk. |
Austin, TX |
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Daya Houston |
Empowers South Asian survivors of domestic and sexual violence through culturally specific counseling and legal advocacy; provides a critical safety net for a population often underserved by mainstream services. |
Houston, TX |
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CHETNA |
Founded 2005; culturally specific holistic services for South Asian survivors of domestic violence in DFW; helpline, case management, peer advocacy, interpretation, counseling, transitional housing, microfinance; community education addressing immigration, language, and stigma barriers. |
Dallas, Collin & Tarrant Counties, TX |
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KHUSHATX |
South Asian LGBTQ+ social group creating an affirming space for queer Desi individuals; social gatherings, community events, and visibility/inclusion work bridging South Asian and queer communities in Austin. |
Austin, TX |
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Asian Texans for Justice |
Civic engagement and advocacy organization empowering AAPI communities in Texas; data-driven advocacy, storytelling, youth leadership development, voting rights, anti-discrimination work; founded 2020–2021 in response to rising anti-Asian discrimination. |
Statewide (TX) |
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Asian Chamber of Texas |
Founded 1986 (formerly Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce); business advocacy organization serving Asian American-owned businesses across North Texas; networking events, mentorship, Supplier Development Academies, and Lunar New Year celebrations. |
1402 Corinth St, Suite 1070, Dallas, TX 75215 |
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Network of Asian American Organizations (NAAO) |
Nonprofit umbrella organization (est. 1996) uniting and supporting Asian American communities and organizations across Austin; coordinates pan-Asian groups around civic participation, emergency support, health access, and social services. |
7908 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754 |
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North Texas Tamil Sangam (NTTS) Mind Matters Series |
Tamil-language community wellness programming including the Mind Matters health education series; culturally tailored channel for reaching Tamil-speaking South Asians with diabetes prevention and wellness information. |
DFW, TX |
Secular cultural organizations are an indispensable layer of the asset map: they convene South Asians who do not regularly attend faith venues, including secular, mixed-faith, and second-generation members, and they organize the major non-religious gatherings (national-day celebrations, language-day events, festivals, sports leagues, youth competitions, senior socials) where T2D screenings and health education can reach hundreds of attendees in a single afternoon. Critically, these organizations are usually language- or country-of-origin-defined, which means partnering with them gives the CEAL protocol a near-perfect channel for linguistically and culturally tailored interventions: Telugu programming through TANTEX, Tamil through MTS and NTTS, Malayalam through Kerala Association of Dallas, Bengali through BANT, Urdu through PSNT and PCANT, Gujarati through DFW Gujarati Samaj, and pan-Indian umbrella outreach through IANT (a 1962-founded 501(c)(3) recognized as the FIA umbrella for DFW). Many already host annual health fairs, senior gatherings, and women's-wing programming, natural insertion points for diabetes screening tables and Project-Saksham-style peer mentorship. They are also the most cost-effective way to reach older first-generation immigrants (the highest T2D-risk subgroup) because cultural-org events draw multi-generational families and are typically free or low-cost.
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Organization |
Community / Language |
Address |
Contact / Website |
T2D-Relevant Convening Role |
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India Association of North Texas (IANT) |
Pan-Indian (umbrella) |
701 N Central Expy #5, Richardson, TX 75080 |
(972) 234-IANT · info@iant.org · iant.org |
FIA-recognized umbrella; festivals, consular camps, senior programs |
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Bangladesh Association of North Texas (BANT) |
Bangladeshi (Bengali) |
12660 Black Cherry Ln, Euless, TX 76040 |
(972) 697-3020 · alt (214) 256-4111 |
Pohela Boishakh, Victory Day events; primary Bengali convener |
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Pakistan Society of North Texas (PSNT) |
Pakistani (Urdu) |
DFW |
(469) 856-0250 · info@psntonline.com · psntonline.org |
Pakistan Day, Eid milans, women's-wing programming |
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DFW Gujarati Samaj |
Gujarati |
429 Belle Grove Dr, Richardson, TX 75080 |
(469) 573-4650 · support@dfwgujaratisamaj.org · dfwgujaratisamaj.org |
Navratri, Gujarati New Year; nutrition-counseling alignment |
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Telugu Association of North Texas (TANTEX) |
Telugu |
P.O. Box 167781, Irving, TX 75016 |
(972) 333-6617 · president@tantex.org · tantex.org |
Founded 1986 (40+ yrs); Ugadi, Sankranti, senior socials |
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Metroplex Tamil Sangam (MTS) |
Tamil |
3115 Denali Dr, Irving, TX 75063 |
info@dfwmts.org · president@dfwmts.org · dfwmts.org |
Pongal, Tamil New Year; large family gatherings |
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North Texas Tamil Sangam (NTTS) |
Tamil |
DFW |
Tamil-language health events (e.g., "Mind Matters" community wellness series) |
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Kerala Association of Dallas (KAD) |
Malayalee (Malayalam) |
India Cultural and Education Center, 3821 Broadway Blvd, Garland, TX 75043 |
Founded 1976; Onam, Vishu; library/reading room; senior engagement |
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DFW Maharashtra Mandal (DFWMM) |
Marathi |
Plano, TX |
Runs a Health & Wellness initiative for Marathi families: health camps/screenings, online seminars, and informal guidance from a volunteer team spanning medicine, nutrition, and physical therapy; has partnered with SEWA International on a blood donation camp at the DFW Hindu Temple. |
Faith Institution Inventory
Hindu Temples
The Hindu landscape in DFW is the largest and most internally diverse of the South Asian faith communities, with at least four temples drawing weekend congregations of several thousand. The DFW Hindu Temple Society (Ekta Mandir) in Irving is the centerpiece pan-Hindu, founded in 1990, and uniquely valuable to a T2D protocol because it already houses the TIPS Charity Clinic on its campus, giving CEAL a turnkey clinical partner inside a faith venue. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Irving is the second anchor: a Gujarati Swaminarayan congregation that runs a structured annual BAPS Charities Health Fair with diabetes, blood pressure, BMI, and cholesterol screenings, a model that can be expanded into year-round Saksham-style mentorship. Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple in Frisco is the largest Collin County Hindu venue and the natural outreach node for the Frisco/Plano professional South Asian population. Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas (Allen) serves the eastern Collin Vaishnava community. The Hindu Temple of Greater Fort Worth is the only major Hindu venue in Tarrant County and is therefore the indispensable Fort Worth partner. Two language-specific temples deserve priority for linguistically tailored content: Sri Guruvayurappan Temple in Carrollton (Kerala/Malayalee) and the Radha Kalachandji ISKCON Temple in Dallas, which additionally operates an on-site vegetarian restaurant, a natural site for nutrition counseling.
Institution |
Address |
Contact / Website |
Congregation |
Health/T2D-Relevant Programming |
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DFW Hindu Temple Society / Ekta Mandir |
1605 N Britain Rd, Irving, TX 75061 |
Pan-Hindu (largest in DFW) |
Hosts TIPS Charity Clinic on-site — direct T2D screening anchor |
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir |
4601 N State Hwy 161, Irving, TX 75038 |
(972) 243-8669 · info@bapscharities.org |
Gujarati Swaminarayan |
Annual BAPS Charities Health Fair with diabetes/BP/BMI/cholesterol screenings (bapscharities.org) |
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Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple |
12030 Independence Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75035 |
(866) 996-6767 · dallashanuman.org |
Pan-Hindu (large Frisco hub) |
Major weekend convening; potential screening site |
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Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas |
1450 N Watters Rd, Allen, TX 75013 |
Vaishnava |
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Hindu Temple of Greater Fort Worth |
3000 Longvue Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76108 |
(817) 292-4444 · fortworthhindutemple.org |
Pan-Hindu (Tarrant County) |
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Sri Guruvayurappan Temple |
1701 Spring Valley Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006 |
Active web presence; Kerala-style temple |
Kerala Hindu (Malayalee) |
Distinct Kerala diaspora reach |
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Radha Kalachandji Temple (ISKCON) |
5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas, TX 75223 |
Public temple address |
ISKCON / Vaishnava |
On-site vegetarian restaurant — nutrition partnership potential |
Mosques (Masajid)
The DFW Muslim South Asian population, predominantly Indo-Pakistani, with growing Bangladeshi and Ahmadiyya subcommunities, is anchored by three large mosques and one explicitly faith-grounded free clinic. East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) is the dominant convening venue for the Plano corridor's Indo-Pakistani professional community and is the single most important T2D outreach mosque in Collin County by congregation size. Islamic Association of North Texas (IANT) in Richardson is the oldest large mosque in DFW (founded 1969), with established health and women's committees that have hosted Ramadan-tied health-education events; its institutional capacity makes it the natural partner for ongoing programming rather than one-off fairs. The Islamic Center of Irving (ICI) has served Irving's Indo-Pakistani and pan-Muslim population since 1991 and is the natural partner for the Irving cluster. Masjid Baitul Ikram in Allen (inaugurated 2022) serves the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which globally runs Humanity First medical initiatives, a built-in health-services partner. The ICNA Relief Medical Clinic in Dallas is the most operationally important Muslim health asset in the region: an active, Muslim-led free clinic delivering chronic disease management (including diabetes) to uninsured patients.
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Institution |
Address |
Contact / Website |
Congregation |
Health/T2D-Relevant Programming |
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East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) |
Plano, TX |
Active masjid website and prayer schedule |
Indo-Pak Sunni (largest in Collin County) |
Primary outreach node for Plano Muslim community |
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Islamic Association of North Texas (IANT) |
840 Abrams Rd, Richardson, TX |
Public address; established health committees |
Pan-Muslim (oldest major mosque in DFW) |
Ramadan health events; institutional health committees |
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Islamic Center of Irving (ICI) |
2555 N Esters Rd, Irving, TX 75062 |
est. 1991, 501(c)(3) |
Indo-Pak / pan-Muslim |
Community programming hub |
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Masjid Baitul Ikram (Ahmadiyya) |
1850 Hedgcoxe Rd, Allen, TX |
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community |
Inaugurated Oct 2022; affiliated with Humanity First health initiatives |
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ICNA Relief Medical Clinic Dallas |
10874 Plano Rd #A, Dallas, TX 75238 |
(469) 291-7411 · icnarelief.org/dallas-clinic |
Faith-based free clinic for uninsured Muslims & broader community |
Active diabetes care — chronic disease management; tier-1 CEAL partner |
Sikh Gurdwaras
DFW's Punjabi Sikh community of roughly 12,000+ is concentrated in Irving, Richardson, and Garland and is served by three established gurdwaras, all with verifiable websites or phone contacts. The Gurdwara Singh Sabha of North Texas in Richardson (founded 1984) is the largest and oldest and operates a weekly langar (free community meal) a setting that lends itself naturally to nutrition education and culturally sensitive dietary counseling for T2D. Gurdwara Nishkam Seva in Irving publishes an active service schedule (Sunday 11:30am, Friday 7:30pm) and runs strong service-oriented programming, making it well-suited for volunteer-driven peer mentorship. The Sikh Temple of North Texas in Garland (founded 1976) is the longest-established East Dallas anchor and the natural partner for outreach to the Garland Sikh community.
Institution |
Address |
Contact / Website |
Congregation |
Health/T2D-Relevant Programming |
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Gurdwara Singh Sabha of North Texas |
1201 Abrams Rd, Richardson, TX 75081 |
Punjabi Sikh (largest, oldest) |
Langar - natural nutrition-education venue |
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Gurdwara Nishkam Seva Irving |
834 N Nursery Rd, Irving, TX 75061 |
Sun 11:30am, Fri 7:30pm |
Punjabi Sikh |
Active service-oriented programming |
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Sikh Temple of North Texas |
506 Gatewood Rd, Garland, TX 75043 |
(972) 240-5348 · est. 1976 |
Punjabi SikhHeal |
Long-established East Dallas anchor |
Ismaili Centers (Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim)
The Ismaili community in North Texas is small but exceptionally well-organized: the global Aga Khan Health Board operates structured, evidence-based health programs through every Jamatkhana, making this one of the most receptive faith partners for a CEAL T2D protocol. The Ismaili Community Center & Jamatkhana in Plano is the local convening point and should be the entry partner. The Houston regional Jamatkhana sits outside the boundary but is included as a regional resource because the Aga Khan Council for the Southwestern U.S. coordinates programming between the two and can amplify a North Texas pilot.
Institution |
Address |
Contact / Website |
Congregation |
Notes |
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Ismaili Community Center & Jamatkhana, Plano |
6704 Alma Dr, Plano, TX 75023 |
Public address; Aga Khan Health Board operates programs |
Ismaili Muslim (largely Gujarati-origin) |
Structured health programming via national network |
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Ismaili Jamatkhana, Houston (regional) |
10511 Corporate Dr, Stafford, TX 77477 |
(281) 568-0218 · the.ismaili |
Regional Ismaili |
Outside boundary — regional coordination resource |
Christian Churches with South Asian Congregations
Indian Christianity in North Texas is largely Malayalee (Kerala-origin), Mar Thoma, Orthodox, Knanaya, and Pentecostal, and these congregations are tightly knit, with services in Malayalam and English. They are historically under-mapped in South Asian health research even though their members carry the same elevated T2D risk. Sehion Mar Thoma Church in Plano is the largest Mar Thoma parish in DFW with an active diocesan health committee and a published phone line, a strong tier-2 partner. St. Thomas Orthodox Church (Malankara) in Dallas is listed and verifiable through its Diocese of South-West America parish directory. The three Indian Pentecostal Church (IPC) congregations, Tabernacle (Dallas), Shalom (Garland), and Hebron, together cover the East Dallas/Garland Malayalee Pentecostal community; IPC Shalom additionally runs bilingual services that reach second-generation members who may otherwise be missed.
Institution |
Address |
Contact / Website |
Congregation |
Notes |
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Sehion Mar Thoma Church |
3760 14th St, Plano, TX |
(972) 423-4801 · sehionmtcdallas.org |
Malayalee Mar Thoma |
Active diocese health initiatives |
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St. Thomas Orthodox Church (Malankara) |
9414 Shiloh Rd, Dallas, TX 75228 |
Malayalee Orthodox |
— |
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IPC Tabernacle |
9121 Ferguson Rd, Dallas, TX 75228 |
(214) 320-9742 · ipctabernacle.org |
Indian Pentecostal (Malayalam) |
— |
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IPC Shalom Dallas |
1901 Sylvan Dr, Garland, TX 75040 |
Indian Pentecostal (bilingual Malayalam/English) |
Bilingual reach to 2nd-gen |
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IPC Hebron Dallas |
DFW |
Indian Pentecostal |
— |
Jain Temples
The DFW Jain community is small but exceptionally health-aware: a largely Gujarati congregation with predominantly vegetarian and vegan dietary practices, which makes nutrition-counseling alignment unusually strong. The Jain Society of North Texas (JSNT) Derasar in Dallas (founded 1982, 501(c)(3) #75-1924611) is the only major North Texas Jain venue with a verifiable website and address; it is non-sectarian (combining Shvetambara, Digambara, and Sthanakvasi practice) and serves the entire community. Siddhayatan Tirth in Windom, about 90 miles northeast of Dallas, falls outside the primary boundary but is included as an exception because it functions as the regional Jain pilgrimage retreat for North Texas residents and is a credible site for periodic wellness retreats.
Institution |
Address |
Contact / Website |
Congregation |
Notes |
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Jain Society of North Texas (JSNT) Derasar |
11321 Webb Chapel Rd, Dallas, TX 75229 |
dfwjains.org/derasar--temple · est. 1982 · 501(c)(3) #75-1924611 |
Non-sectarian Jain |
Strong nutrition-counseling alignment |
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Siddhayatan Tirth (Pilgrimage) |
9985 E Hwy 56, Windom, TX 75492 |
Public pilgrimage site; outside boundary |
Jain |
~90 mi NE of Dallas — pilgrimage retreat |
Buddhist Temples (South Asian origin)
The South Asian Buddhist presence in North Texas is small and concentrated in the Sri Lankan Theravada community. The DFW Buddhist Vihara in Fort Worth is the only verifiable, contactable South Asian-origin Buddhist temple in the region, with a published phone, email, and active website. It is therefore the single point of partnership for outreach to the Sri Lankan diaspora, a community that, like other South Asian groups, carries elevated T2D risk but is rarely included in U.S. South Asian health research because of its small absolute numbers.
Institution |
Address |
Contact / Website |
Congregation |
Notes |
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DFW Buddhist Vihara |
11209 Brownfield Dr, Fort Worth, TX |
(817) 449-6266 · tbmc01@gmail.com · dfwbv.org |
Sri Lankan Theravada |
Tarrant County anchor for Sri Lankan diaspora |
Cross-Cutting Health Programming Already Operating in Faith Spaces
Three programs are already bridging faith venues and T2D care in DFW and should be primary CEAL partner candidates:
- TIPS Charity Clinic - operating inside the DFW Hindu Temple (Irving). Free clinic with chronic disease management.
- BAPS Charities Health Fair - annual at the BAPS Mandir (Irving), with diabetes, BP, cholesterol, and BMI screenings (org).
- ICNA Relief Medical Clinic Dallas - Muslim-led free clinic with active diabetes management (org/dallas-clinic).
Organization |
Community / Language |
Address |
Contact / Website |
T2D-Relevant Convening Role |
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India House Houston |
Indian / Pan-South Asian |
8888 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031 |
indiahouseinc.org |
High: Host of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and Stop Diabetic Movement (SDM) yoga therapy; partners with Harris County Public Health |
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India Culture Center (ICC) Houston |
Pan-Indian |
Houston Area (multiple venues) |
icchoustontx.org |
Large-scale cultural events; leading nonprofit promoting Indian culture in Greater Houston |
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India Association of Southeast Texas (IAST) |
Pan-Indian |
1710 North Major Dr, Beaumont, TX 77713 |
iastbmt.org |
Operates India Cultural Center in Beaumont; cultural festivals and language education |
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India Association of North Texas (IANT) |
Pan-Indian (umbrella) |
701 N Central Expy #5, Richardson, TX 75080 |
iant.org |
Moderate: Facilitates health fairs and Consular Camps with biometric screenings; regional coordinator since 1962 |
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Telugu Association of North Texas (TANTEX) |
Telugu |
P.O. Box 167781, Irving, TX 75016 |
(972) 333-6617 · tantex.org |
Moderate: Community health clinics and blood drives; ensures health info is accessible in Telugu |
|
Greater Houston Tamil Sangam |
Tamil |
Houston, TX |
greaterhoustontamilsangam.org |
Educational seminars on traditional diet and insulin resistance; community wellness platform |
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India Association of San Antonio (IASA) |
Pan-Indian |
San Antonio, TX |
https://indiasa.org/ |
Primary nonprofit umbrella for Indian groups in San Antonio; cultural unity and large community festivals |
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Asian American Historical Society |
Pan-Asian American |
1409 Botham Jean Blvd #107, Dallas, TX 75215 |
dallasasianhistory.org |
Founded 2022; operates Museum of Asian Texans; preserves and amplifies Asian American history in Dallas |
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Orchid Giving Circle |
Pan-Asian (primarily women) |
Dallas, TX |
orchidgivingcircle.org |
$2.2M granted to 60+ nonprofits over 10 years; supports healthcare, education, domestic violence, arts & social services |
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Asian Texans for Justice |
Asian & Pacific Islander (statewide) |
Statewide, TX |
asiantexansforjustice.org |
Serves 1.9M+ API Texans through civic action, voter education, and coalition building for health equity |