Support Services

For additional information and resources, please contact:

Health and Human Services Referral Line (24 hours/7 days): 2-1-1 Texas / United Way HELPLINE - 2-1-1 (just dial 211 from any phone to be connected; there is no charge)

Abuse Hotline 
Department of Family Protective Services - 1-800-252-5400

Air Pollution
Air Alliance Houston (formerly known as Galveston-Houston Association for Smog Prevention) 713-528-3779

Youth Development Programs
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston - 713-868-3426
Girls Incorporated of Greater Houston - 713-802-2260
MD Anderson YMCA - 713-697-0648

Child Care / After School Programs
Collaborative for Children - 713-600-1234
Wesley Community Center - 713-223-8131
Neighborhood Centers - 713-667-9400
 
Family Violence / Sexual Assault
Houston Area Women's Center - 713-528-2121
La Rosa Family Services-  713 - 521-7672
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse 
Texas Council on Family Violence
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault -  1-800-656-HOPE

Emergency Assistance - (food, housing, and/or utilities)
Emergency Aid Coalition - 713-528-3663
Harris County Social Services -  713-696-7900
Affordable Housing: Avenue CDC - 713.864.8099

Employment Services
Workforce Solutions
Career & Recovery Resources - 713-754-7000
SER-Jobs for Progress - 713-773-6000
Health and Human Services - Food Stamps, CHIP, Medicaid, Temporary Asst. to Needy Families or Women's Health Program

Legal Referral
Lone Star Legal Aid - 713-652-0077
Houston Lawyer Referral Service - 713-237-9429
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Service -  or 713-228-0735

Medical
Texas House of Representatives Women's Health Caucus 
Texas Women's Health Foundation
De Madres a Madres
Unemployment Benefits - 281-983-1100

Voter Registration / Elections
Voter Registration
Who Represents Me?


Youth Development Programs
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston -  or 713-868-3426
Girls Incorporated of Greater Houston www.girlsinc-houston.org or (713) 802-2260