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Houston-first community resource network in development.

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19 listings

19 listings · 8 on the map · 11 phone or directory routes

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Houston Food Bank

Find Food Map

FoodBenefits
Service area: Houston-area pantry, meal, TEFAP, and distribution partners; use ZIP search for the nearest site.
Hours: Hours not yet verified
Languages: English, Spanish
Address:535 Portwall St, Houston, TX 77029
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 832-369-9390DirectionsVisit / Apply
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Harris Health System

Casa de Amigos Health Center and Patient Eligibility Support

HealthcareHealth CoverageBenefits
Service area: Harris County residents; eligibility and clinic requirements must be confirmed with Harris Health.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM (source page; confirm before visiting)
Languages: English, Spanish
Address:1615 North Main Street, Houston, TX 77009
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 713-526-4243DirectionsVisit / Apply
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Harris County Housing & Community Development

Eviction Defense Program

Rent / EvictionHousingLegal Help
Service area: Low-income Harris County residents facing eviction; confirm eligibility and provider availability.
Hours: Hours not yet verified
Languages: English
Address:1111 Fannin St, 9th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 832-927-4955DirectionsVisit / Apply
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City of Houston Housing & Community Development

Information for Renters and Housing Choice Voucher Resources

HousingRent / EvictionBenefits
Service area: City of Houston housing information and linked voucher/housing resources.
Hours: Hours not yet verified
Languages: English, Spanish
Address:2100 Travis Street, 9th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 832-394-6200DirectionsVisit / Apply
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Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast

Acres Homes Career Office

WorkJob TrainingChildcareDigital Access
Service area: Career office serving job seekers; use ZIP search for the most appropriate office.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Languages: English, Spanish
Address:6730 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77091
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 281-822-2780DirectionsVisit / Apply
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The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

419 Emancipation Homeless Resource Center

HomelessnessHousingMental Health
Service area: Houston/Harris County homeless-resource location listed by The Harris Center.
Hours: Hours not yet verified
Languages: English, Spanish
Address:419 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77003
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 713-970-7000DirectionsVisit / Apply
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Harris County Resources for Children and Adults

Youth Services Center

YouthFamilyChildcareMental Health
Service area: Harris County family and youth service network.
Hours: 24 hours
Languages: English, Spanish
Address:6300 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX 77081
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 713-295-2500DirectionsVisit / Apply
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No map pin — phone lines and directories

These are real routes into help that do not have one street address: hotlines, intake lines, and ZIP-code directories. They are listed here rather than dropped from the map.

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United Way of Greater Houston 2-1-1

211 Texas / United Way Helpline

FoodHousingRent / EvictionBenefitsWorkMental HealthRecoveryChildcare
Service area: Greater Houston and regional service database; search by ZIP or need.
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Languages: English, Spanish, Multiple languages
Address:Phone or online route — no public street address listed
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 211 / 877-541-7905Visit / Apply
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Houston Health Department

Health Centers and Low-Cost Clinic Directory

HealthcareDentalBenefits
Service area: Houston Health Department centers and linked low-cost clinic directories.
Hours: Hours not yet verified
Languages: English, Spanish
Address:Phone or online route — no public street address listed
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 832-393-4220Visit / Apply
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Harris County Housing & Community Development

Coordinated Access Intake Line

HomelessnessHousingRent / Eviction
Service area: Harris County residents experiencing literal homelessness or within days of homelessness.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Languages: English
Address:Phone or online route — no public street address listed
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 832-531-6041Visit / Apply
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The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

24/7 Crisis and Access Line

Mental HealthRecoveryHomelessness
Service area: Harris County behavioral-health crisis and access line.
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Address:Phone or online route — no public street address listed
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 713-970-7000Visit / Apply
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Houston Area Women's Center

Domestic Violence Hotline

Domestic ViolenceHousingMental HealthLegal Help
Service area: Houston-area survivor support and crisis response.
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English, Spanish
Address:Phone or online route — no public street address listed
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 713-528-2121 / 1-800-256-0551Visit / Apply
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Houston Area Women's Center

Sexual Assault Hotline

Sexual AssaultMental HealthLegal Help
Service area: Houston-area survivor support and crisis response.
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English, Spanish
Address:Phone or online route — no public street address listed
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 713-528-7273 / 1-800-256-0661Visit / Apply
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Houston Health Department

Healthy Families Houston Home Visitation

FamilyChildcareBenefitsHealthcare
Service area: Houston residents who are pregnant or have a child younger than three months; confirm current program coverage.
Hours: Hours not yet verified
Languages: English, Spanish
Address:Phone or online route — no public street address listed
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 832-395-9903Visit / Apply
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City of Houston Housing & Community Development

Project Access Transportation Program

TransportationHomelessnessHousing
Service area: Houston agency route for people seeking housing services.
Hours: Monday-Friday; route-specific
Languages: English, Spanish
Address:Phone or online route — no public street address listed
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Call 211Visit / Apply
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Texas Child Care Connection

Find Child Care and Child Care Scholarships

ChildcareFamilyBenefits
Service area: Texas statewide directory with Houston-area search and child-care assistance resources.
Hours: Hours not yet verified
Languages: English, Spanish
Address:Phone or online route — no public street address listed
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Visit / Apply
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METRO Houston

Transit Assistance Program and Reduced Fare Information

TransportationWorkHealthcare
Service area: METRO service area; use current METRO eligibility and route tools.
Hours: Hours not yet verified
Languages: English, Spanish
Address:Phone or online route — no public street address listed
Eligibility:Confirm eligibility on the call — not yet verified
Last checked 2026-09-11 · 0 days agoSource page
Visit / Apply
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