Seeking help is difficult and humbling. To provide a few resources of help in times of crisis, we have gathered the following list of community resources. Browse the categories below to find local assistance for food, housing, mental health, and emergency care.

For non-emergency assistance, dialing 2-1-1 is the best starting point to find the nearest, available services. 
For immediate help or emergency, dial 911.

Crisis and Suicide Prevention Resources

Homelessness and Housing Resources

  • Family Promise of Montgomery County: A 90 Day Program in partnership with local congregations to provide shelter, meals, transportation, and compassionate assistance for homeless families with children. 

  • Family Promise of Lake Houston: Our mission is to provide a caring and positive environment for homeless children and their families while they design and execute a plan to break the cycle of homelessness in their lives.

  • Star of Hope - For Women & Single Families: Emergency Shelter, Recovery, Personal Development, Career & Education, Healing. Private and shared rooms for single women and families, daily meals, showers, clothing, and essential supplies.
    2575 Reed Rd., Houston, 77051 • Intake Hours: 8:00am–3:30pm (M–F) • 713.222.2220

  • Star of Hope - For Men: Emergency Shelter, Recovery, Personal Development, Career & Education, Healing.
    1811 Ruiz St., Houston, TX • Intake Hours: 8:00am–2:00pm (M–F) • 713.226.5414

  • The Way Home Houston: The main Coordinated Access system in Houston to find shelters, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing.

  • The Harris Center Housing Services: Offers housing assistance and supportive services for individuals with mental illness.

  • Houston Rapid Rehousing (Endeavors): Provides, temporary housing, and case management for those experiencing homelessness.

  • City of Houston Supportive Services: Provides information on housing vouchers, public housing, and community development.

  • Homeless Outreach Teams (H.O.T.): Both HPD and Harris County Sheriff's office have teams dedicated to engaging with individuals living on the streets.

  • Coalition for the Homeless (CFTH): Unites partners across Houston/Harris County to maximize resources for those experiencing homelessness.

Immediate Assistance Locations

  • Mission Northeast (Montgomery County): focuses on providing meaningful relationships and support in addition to meeting basic needs, including food, clothing, and household items.

  • Humble Area Assistance Ministries: an interfaith social service organization that connects individuals and families to community resources, building stronger futures by inspiring hope.

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." — Psalm 46:1
"But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'" — James 4:6