Houston resources for those in need, from housing to mental health

Lone Star Legal Aid offers assistance to low-income Texans. You can contact them through their website or call their main office at 713-652-0077.

Here you will find volunteer attorneys in Houston who can help you with a variety of matters, such as housing, taxes, employment law, and family law, among others.

The Houston Food Bank has a network of 1,600 community partners across 18 counties in Southeast Texas. You can find help near you on this website by entering your zip code or by calling their helpline at 832-369-9390.

Feeding Texas has a network of 21 food banks and serves every county in Texas. You can learn more about them on their website here or by calling 512-527-3613.

The Texas Department of Health and Human Services outlines SNAP program guidelines here.

Harris County has resources ranging from an eviction defense program to a down payment assistance program. Learn more, including eligibility requirements, here.

The City of Houston also offers a homebuyer assistance program to qualified residents.

Texas Housers is an advocacy organization for low-income Texans seeking safe, affordable housing. Their website is here.

SEARCH provides assistance to Houston’s homeless. The Homeless Coalition is available here.

Grace Place offers a drop-in program on Mondays and Thursdays at 6pm for youth ages 13-24 who are experiencing homelessness. All genders and sexualities are welcome.

The Houston Area Women’s Center has a toll-free, confidential hotline available 24/7 at 346-295-8994. Their website is available here.

If you or a loved one is in crisis, you can call the National Crisis Line at 988.

The Harris Center also offers help. It also has a 24/7 hotline at 713-970-7000.

Houston has several organizations that help people with everything from housing to food. Here are a few (this list is by no means exhaustive):