Your Pathways to Stability
Every resource you need to build a stable foundation in Houston. We are in this together.
You have already contributed to these services. Through your work, your taxes, and your participation in community life, you have helped build this safety net. These resources exist because of people like you. Using them is not a handout—it is accessing the support system we all create together.
Finding Stable Housing
Safe, affordable housing is the foundation for everything else. These organizations help you find and keep stable housing.
Coalition for the Homeless
Emergency shelter, housing placement, and support services for individuals and families experiencing housing instability.
Houston Housing Authority
Public housing and rental assistance programs including Section 8 housing choice vouchers.
Avenue CDC
Affordable housing development, homeownership programs, and housing counseling services.
Accessing Nutritious Food
Everyone deserves access to healthy food. These organizations provide meals, groceries, and food assistance.
Houston Food Bank
Food distribution sites across Houston providing groceries and fresh produce to families.
Bread of Life
Hot meals, food pantry, and nutritional support for individuals and families.
SNAP Food Benefits
Monthly food assistance for eligible households through the Texas Health and Human Services.
Getting Medical Care
Your health matters. These clinics and programs provide affordable healthcare services.
Legacy Community Health
Community health centers offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Harris Health System
Public hospital system providing care regardless of ability to pay, including Gold Card program.
Mental Health America of GH
Mental health services, crisis support, and counseling for individuals and families.
Finding Good Work
Building economic stability starts with steady employment. These programs help with job training, placement, and career development.
Workforce Solutions
Job search assistance, skills training, career counseling, and employment services.
BakerRipley
Job training programs, ESL classes, financial coaching, and career development services.
Project HOPE
Holistic employment services for individuals overcoming barriers including housing support.
Getting Legal Support
Everyone deserves access to justice. These organizations provide free or low-cost legal assistance.
Lone Star Legal Aid
Free civil legal services for low-income Texans in housing, family law, consumer rights, and more.
Houston Volunteer Lawyers
Pro bono legal services in family law, consumer issues, and civil matters for eligible clients.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Free legal help for low-income individuals in civil cases including housing and family law.
Immigration Services
Support for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Legal help, documentation assistance, and community resources.
RAICES Houston
Legal services for immigrants including deportation defense, asylum applications, and family reunification.
Catholic Charities Immigration
Immigration legal services, citizenship assistance, and refugee resettlement programs for all faiths.
Alliance for Multicultural Services
Refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, and integration programs for newcomers.
LGBTQIA Services
Safe spaces, healthcare, legal support, and community resources for LGBTQIA individuals and families.
Montrose Center
Comprehensive services including mental health counseling, HIV/AIDS support, youth programs, and senior services.
Legacy LGBTQ Health
LGBTQ-affirming healthcare including primary care, hormone therapy, PrEP, and mental health services.
PFLAG Houston
Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ individuals, families, and allies. Monthly support groups.
Reproductive Care Services
Comprehensive reproductive healthcare including family planning, prenatal care, and sexual health services.
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast
Family planning, birth control, STI testing and treatment, cancer screenings, and pregnancy services.
The Women's Fund
Emergency contraception assistance, reproductive health education, and connection to healthcare resources.
Jane's Due Process
Free legal services for young people seeking reproductive healthcare, including judicial bypass assistance.
Help with Bills and Utilities
Struggling to pay bills? These programs help with utility payments, energy assistance, and emergency financial support.
LIHEAP Energy Assistance
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helping with heating and cooling bills.
United Way 2-1-1
24/7 helpline connecting you to utility assistance, food, shelter, and emergency services.
Catholic Charities
Emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and basic needs. Services for all faiths.