General Support 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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Harris County RIDES Transportation Program
50% discounted shared rides · Subsidized taxi service · Curb-to-curb transportation
Who it helps: Must be a Harris County resident who is either 65+, has a disability, or is low-income. In-person registration required at 8410 Lantern Point Dr. Call 713-368-7433 to schedule registration appointment.
Harris County Toll Assistance Program (TAP) / ID Recovery
Birth certificate assistance · State ID assistance · Social Security card replacement
Who it helps: Harris County residents. Must demonstrate financial need. Returning citizens from TDCJ or Harris County Jail are prioritized.
Houston Area Women’s Center
Emergency shelter · Crisis hotline · Individual and group counseling
Who it helps: Survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Hotline available 24/7. Shelter based on availability and safety assessment.
Lakewood Church - Community Outreach & Relief
Food pantry · Disaster relief · Prison ministry
Who it helps: Open to all. Visit Guest Services desk during office hours Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM or attend Sunday services for ministry connections. No membership required for outreach services.
Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen (Magnificat Houses)
Hot daily meals · No-questions-asked food service · Community dining
Who it helps: Open to anyone. No ID, income verification, or referral required.
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
Mental health screenings · Support groups · Peer support programs
Who it helps: Open to all Houston-area residents. Most programs free of charge. No referral required.
Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) - Houston Chapter
Business plan development · Executive mentoring · Job placement
Who it helps: Must have participated in PEP in-prison program at a TDCJ unit. Post-release services for PEP graduates relocating to Houston metro area.
Project GRAD Houston - GRADcafe
College application guidance · Financial aid advising · College enrollment support
Who it helps: Open to individuals in low-income communities seeking higher education. Free services. No age restriction for GRADcafe advising.
Reentry Services - Houston / Harris County Reentry Initiative
Case management · Service navigation · Housing referrals
Who it helps: Individuals returning from state or federal incarceration to Harris County. Priority for high-risk/high-need individuals. Referrals from TDCJ parole or self-referral.
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