Community resources
Free and low-cost help across Texas, from food and housing to legal aid, youth programs and crisis support.
28 organizations
Statewide and in Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin.
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Statewide
10 resources
- Local health department officesLinks to local city and county health departments in Texas, provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Texas Law HelpFree and reliable legal help for Texans across the state, including disaster relief, COVID-19 aid, veterans assistance, divorce information and legal name changes. They also host community events to discuss legal concerns with attorneys.
- Meals on Wheels TexasResources and advocacy for home-delivered meals.
- 211, United WayFree, confidential and available 24/7 to help people across the United States find local resources for housing, food, disaster assistance and more.
- The Trevor Project crisis servicesTrained crisis counselors answer calls, chats and texts from LGBTQ young people, free, confidential and 24/7, for issues like coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression and suicide.
- Texas GSA Network, Out YouthThe Texas Gender and Sexuality Alliance Network connects youth leaders and allies statewide to create safe environments in schools where students support each other.
- Food pantries, soup kitchens and food banksA directory of food pantries, soup kitchens and food banks.
- Texas Community Care for Aged/Disabled (CCAD)Information on the CCAD program for older and disabled Texans.
- Texas Health StepsTexas’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program, the largest medical and dental prevention and treatment program for children of low-income families. It covers regular checks of a child’s health, development and nutrition, plus vision, dental and hearing care, for Medicaid-enrolled children from birth to age 21.
- National Center for Medical-Legal PartnershipEmbeds legal professionals in healthcare teams to help with legal issues related to housing, utilities, employment, education, legal status and more.
Dallas–Fort Worth
2 resources
- Welcoming Communities and Immigrant AffairsFrom the City of Dallas Office of Equity and Inclusion, a community resource hub that promotes the economic, civic and social engagement of immigrants and refugees living in Dallas.
- City of Dallas Community ResourcesFree and reduced-cost services for food, healthcare, job seekers, legal assistance and more. Search by ZIP code to find resources near you.
Houston
7 resources
- United Way of Greater HoustonResources for the Houston community, from mental health support to transportation, food and more.
- Coalition for the Homeless (HOME)Help for people facing a housing crisis, including safe living options, plus a community food bank.
- Goodwill HoustonDiscounted everyday essentials, plus career services with access to employment, job training and community connections.
- Family HoustonConnections for families in need, including domestic violence help, childcare, employment, financial assistance, food, health services and housing.
- Rainbow Youth CenterResources and opportunities for disadvantaged youth, including employment and education.
- The Montrose CenterHouston’s LGBTQ center, supporting people of all ages with gender-affirming care, housing, health services and more.
- Community Family CentersPrograms for families and individuals of all ages, from food assistance to education.
San Antonio
4 resources
- San Antonio Community Resource DirectorySearch for help in the San Antonio area with childcare, food, education, housing, health and more, with contact details for each.
- San Antonio Food BankOne of the area’s largest food banks, with food distribution, job training, education and more for people facing food insecurity.
- City of San Antonio resource guide (PDF)A guide to emergency shelters, utility assistance, food and clothing, health resources, LGBTQ care, veterans resources and more.
- San Antonio AIDS FoundationFree STD and HIV testing at their central location and through mobile testing, counseling in English and Spanish, prevention education and connections to treatment.
Austin
5 resources
- Austin Youth DevelopmentPaid city jobs for young people ages 17 to 22 to build education and career skills.
- Travis County community centersCommunity centers across Travis County offering food, childcare, job resources, education and more.
- Central Texas Food BankNutritious food for families, help enrolling in SNAP and other programs, and support for people facing homelessness or housing insecurity.
- Austin Public Health homeless assistanceShelters and resources for people experiencing homelessness, working with families and individuals toward safe, long-term housing.
- Austin Community College essential resourcesSearch community resources such as childcare, rent and utility assistance, healthcare, transportation and shelters, with contact details and addresses.