Community Resources: HPL Guide

A dedicated department offering a variety of services focused on senior health and well-being.

MOPD advocates for residents with disabilities in Houston, facilitating services, liaising with entities, recommending policies, and promoting inclusive community participation and awareness.

Care Connection specializes in finding private/public services for older adults and individuals with disabilities, ensuring support through the application process, free of charge.

Comprehensive resource for locating essential services such as aging, disability, and behavioral health in various communities.

AVDA advocates to end family violence, promoting victim safety and abuser accountability, fostering community responses and transformative programs in Greater Houston.

Emergency shelter and legal advocacy provider, offering a spectrum of services to support victims of domestic violence.

Houston Area Women's Center aids survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking, fostering transformation towards lives free from violence.

Community Re-Entry Network Program addresses holistic needs of formerly incarcerated persons, offering innovative programs and services to interrupt recidivism cycles.

Dress for Success empowers women towards economic independence, providing support, professional attire, and development tools for thriving in work and life.

Houston Food Bank, established in 1982, distributes fresh produce, meat, and nonperishables, and prepares nutritious meals for those in need.

A dedicated service focused on delivering healthy meals to children in need, ensuring nutritional support.

SNAP provides electronic benefits to qualified low-income individuals and families, allowing them to purchase food at authorized retail stores using a specialized debit card.

Providing transformative, integrated, and comprehensive care services, this organization empowers individuals with behavioral health and IDD needs towards improved life quality.

Harris Health System provides comprehensive, accredited healthcare in Harris County, Texas, including hospitals, clinics, dental centers, and mobile health units.

Houston's health department addresses health inequities with enhanced functions, prioritizing support for vulnerable groups like low-income families, the elderly, and minorities.

Offers mental health and disability services, focusing on advocacy, legal rights, and providing a network of supportive mechanisms.

Resource hub offering support and educational opportunities for individuals dealing with mental health challenges, promoting recovery and well-being. 

Directory of services for the homeless in the Houston area.

Healthcare for the Homeless - Houston promotes health, hope, and dignity for the homeless through comprehensive care and collaborative partnerships.

A specialized hub provides essential resources such as homeless shelters and transitional aids, catering to those in need in Texas, particularly around the Houston area.

Houston Housing Authority's website offers information on housing programs, affordable developments, client services, and essential contacts, aiming to enhance affordable housing accessibility.

This office in Harris County focuses on improving housing, infrastructure, and public services for low to moderate-income communities through various programs.

Dedicated to providing immigration and citizenship services, legal assistance, and community support, fostering a sense of belonging. 

Catholic Charities Galveston-Houston offers essential services like food and shelter, promoting social justice and supporting over 85,000 people annually in Greater Houston.

Enhancing legal services, improving immigrant access to quality, affordable social and legal services, and providing accurate immigration information in the Houston region.

Houston Volunteer Lawyers, the pro bono legal service provider in Harris County and the surrounding areas, offers free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents.

Online platform where users can receive free legal advice and information from volunteer lawyers, enhancing access to legal justice.

Provides reliable legal information, resources, and assistance, aiming to make legal justice accessible to all Texans.

A supportive platform offering essential resources and support to families, allies, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ.

The Council on Recovery in Houston specializes in prevention, education, and outpatient treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, offering comprehensive recovery solutions.

Houston Recovery Center provides compassionate care to underserved individuals affected by substance use, emphasizing early intervention and personalized community care coordination for effective recovery.

Combined Arms is the largest network of resources for veteran service members in Texas, providing comprehensive support to military members and their families as they transition to civilian life through partnership with 70+ member organizations.

Resources to assist our serving military, veterans, and their families. Includes links related to education, employment, health care and mental health, mentoring, and more.