The Houston Housing Authority is committed to providing support to its low-income, elderly and disabled residents. If you need assistance in obtaining child care, health care, finishing school or learning a trade, please visit the links below to find helpful programs and resources in and around Houston.
Addiction Services:
Child Care:
- Boy Scouts of America
- Boykins Youth Foundation
- Boys and Girls Club of America
- Girl Scouts of America
- YMCA of Greater Houston
- Workforce Solutions-Financial Aid for Child Care
Computer Access:
- EveryoneOn – free digital literacy training
- Comcast Internet Essentials – discounted Internet services for low-income families
Domestic Violence Victim Services:
Education:
Emergency Preparedness
Employment:
Fair Housing
If you believe that you have experienced discrimination in the rental of an apartment or the purchase of a home based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, family status or disability below are links to file a complaint. Housing complaints must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. Complaint forms, handbooks, and counseling are available without charge.
Food and Nutritional Services:
- Houston Food Bank
- Meals on Wheels
- WIC
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
- Fair Haven United Methodist Church Food Pantry
- Target Hunger
General Resource Information:
- 311
- Asian American Family Service Center
- Bread of Life
- Change Happens!
- Fifth Ward Enrichment Program
- General Help Card
- Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
- Jewish Community Center
- Neighborhood Centers Inc.
- United Way of Greater Houston
- Opportunity Center (located at Houston Housing Authority)
Health Care:
Health insurance will be available for all Americans, starting January 1, 2014. The new health insurance program is called the Affordable Care Act (aka Obama Care). Click here for more information.
- Medicaid
- City of Houston Health & Human Services
- Good Neighbors Health Care
- Houston Area Community Services
- El Centro de Corazon
Homeless Prevention:
Housing Opportunities:
- Houston’s Housing opportunities
- City of Houston Housing & Community Development
- City of Houston Housing Resource Center
- MyApartmentMap,LLC
- GoSection8.com
Legal Services:
- Dispute Resolution Center
- Houston Lawyer Referral Service
- Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Lone Star Legal Aid
- U.S. Attorney’s Office
Public Safety:
- Houston Police Department
- Crime Stoppers – (713) 222-TIPS
For Emergencies Dial 9-1-1
Recreation:
Services for Seniors:
Services for Veterans:
Transportation:
Utilities/Financial Assistance
- Powertochoose.org-learn about electric competition in Texas and shop for electricity providers.
- Veteran Energy– Veteran owned energy provider with competitive rates
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
- Wesley Community Center
- Chinese Community Center
- Northwest Assistance Ministries
- Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
- Target Hunger
- Catholic Charities
- Gulf Coast Utility Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities:
Voter Information: