Call before you go
United Way of Greater Houston 2-1-1
211 Texas / United Way Helpline
Needs this program is listed under
- Food
- Housing
- Rent/Eviction Prevention
- Public Benefits
- Employment
- Mental Health
- Substance Use/Recovery
- Childcare
- Transportation
- Veterans
Who it serves and service area
How to start
Hours
Eligibility and what to bring
Purpose Link does not publish eligibility rules or document lists that it has not confirmed with the organization. Ask on the call: who qualifies, what to bring, and whether an appointment is needed.
Languages
Accessibility
What if this does not work?
Alternate route
Ask whether there is a waitlist and when to call back, then call 2-1-1 (24 hours a day) and ask for the next open option for the same need near your ZIP code. For a mental-health crisis, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Source and verification
Reviewed against the organization's own public page on 2026-09-11. https://unitedwayhouston.org/what-we-do/211-texas-united-way-helpline/
Verification state: official source. This organization has not reviewed the listing with Purpose Link, so it is not marked provider confirmed.
Something wrong or out of date?
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Houston-first community resource network in development. Purpose Link is not yet a 501(c)(3), is not an emergency service, and cannot guarantee eligibility for any program. Details here come from the linked public page and may change without notice — confirm by phone before you travel.