Resources in Houston, TX
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Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA)
Protective order representation · Legal advocacy · Case management
Who it helps: Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking in Harris County. Free legal services regardless of income or immigration status.
Who it helps: Open to all Houston-area residents. Sliding fee scale based on income and family size. No insurance required.
Who it helps: Houston-area residents. Income requirements vary by program. Most services available regardless of criminal history.
Career and Recovery Resources
Career coaching · Job readiness training · Employer placement
Who it helps: Adults with barriers to employment. Accepts self-referrals and agency referrals. No cost for services.
Career Gear Houston
Free professional interview clothing · Interview preparation coaching · Career mentorship
Who it helps: Must be a man with a scheduled job interview. Typically requires referral from a partner social service agency, shelter, or workforce development program.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Rent and utility assistance · Food pantry · Counseling services
Who it helps: Open to all Houston-area residents regardless of faith. Income requirements vary by program. ID required for most services.
Cenikor Foundation - Houston
Long-term residential treatment · Detoxification · Vocational training
Who it helps: Adults 18+ with substance use disorders. Accepts criminal justice referrals. No cost for residential program. Must be willing to commit to long-term treatment.
Change Happens! Houston
Peer recovery support · Recovery coaching · Job readiness workshops
Who it helps: Adults in recovery from substance use disorders. No cost. Walk-ins welcome. No sobriety time requirement to begin services.
Christian Community Service Center
Emergency food pantry · Rental assistance · Utility payment assistance
Who it helps: Must reside in CCSC service area in specific Houston zip codes. Bring photo ID and proof of address. Call for food pantry hours and workforce program enrollment.
Council on Recovery
Outpatient substance abuse treatment · DWI education program · Drug and alcohol testing
Who it helps: Adults and adolescents. Accepts self-referrals, court referrals, and employer referrals. Sliding fee scale available. Most insurance accepted.
DePelchin Children's Center - Counseling Services
Free individual counseling · Family counseling · Parenting classes
Who it helps: Families and individuals in Harris County. STAR Program serves youth ages 0-17 and their families. Free counseling available regardless of income. Call for intake assessment.
Who it helps: Women who are entering or reentering the workforce. Must be referred by partnering nonprofit or workforce agency. Free of charge.
Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS)
Clothing closet · Food pantry · Emergency financial assistance
Who it helps: Residents of southwest Houston. Must show proof of address and photo ID. Income guidelines apply for financial assistance.
Who it helps: Open to all adults. Priority for individuals with barriers to employment including criminal history.
Harris County Clerk - Vital Records Office
Certified birth certificates · Certified death certificates · Same-day in-person service
Who it helps: Must be the individual named on the certificate, or an immediate family member with valid government-issued photo ID. $25 for first copy, $5 additional copies.
Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD)
Probation supervision · Reentry programming · Cognitive behavioral programs
Who it helps: Individuals placed on probation by Harris County courts. Services available as part of probation conditions.
Harris County Public Defender’s Office
Criminal defense representation · Social work services · Community resource connections
Who it helps: Must be appointed by Harris County criminal court. Must meet indigence requirements. Active criminal cases only.
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