Community Resources

Texas

• Local Health Department Offices (texas.gov) link to local city and county health departments in Texas provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• Frontpage | Texas Law Help - Online source that provides free and reliable legal assistance to Texans throughout the state. This organization provides disaster relief, COVID-19 aid, veterans assistance, divorce information, legal name change steps, and more. They also have community events throughout the state to discuss legal concerns with attorneys.
• Meals on Wheels Texas resource and advocacy to provide home delivered meals
• United Way Free, confidential, accessible 24/7 for people across the United States to find local resources related to SDOH (eg, housing, food, disaster assistance) www.211.org
• Crisis Services for LGBTQ Young People – The Trevor Project crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ young people who reach out, providing free confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression and suicide.
• Texas GSA Network — Out Youth Texas Gender and Sexuality Alliance Network connects youth leaders and allies statewide to create safe environments in schools for students to support each other. *Has language access services.
• Food Pantries | Soup Kitchens | Food Banks
• Texas Community Care for Aged/Disabled (CCAD) (payingforseniorcare.com)
• THSteps.shtm (texas.gov) the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program, known in Texas as Texas Health Steps (THSteps) is the largest and most comprehensive medical and dental prevention and treatment program for children of low income families. The program provides comprehensive and periodic evaluation of a child's health, development, and nutritional status, as well as vision, dental, and hearing care. Texas Health Steps is the gateway for comprehensive health care for Medicaid enrolled children from birth to age 21 in Texas.
• National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership Embeds legal professionals in healthcare teams to help address legal issues related to housing, utilities, employment, education, legal status, etc: www.medical-legalpartnership.org

Dallas/ Fort Worth

• Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs Community Resources (dallascityhall.com) – Office of Equity and Inclusion welcoming communities and immigrant affairs to promote the economic, civic and social engagement of immigrants and refugees residing in Dallas. This website is a community resource welcoming hub created to connect Dallas residents with resources to enhance the quality of life for all in Dallas. *Has a language access coordinator.
• City of Dallas Community Resources (dallascityhall.com) – hub which provides services at free or a reduced cost for food, healthcare, job-seekers, and legal assistance and much more. This source allows one to enter a zip code and search the area for resources. *Has a link for Spanish.

Houston

• United Way of Greater Houston Community Resources (unitedwayhouston.org) offers various resources to the members of the Houston community ranging from mental health interventions, transportation, food, and more.
• HOME (homelesshouston.org) offers resources to those experiencing housing crises and provides assistance with safe living options. Additionally, this location has a food bank that may be utilized by members of the community.
• Goodwill of Houston | Thrift Stores & Donations (goodwillhouston.org) provides access to not only a store with discounted items that are required for daily living, but Goodwill has a career service department with access to employment, job training, community connections, and more.
• Community Resources | Family Houston has a plethora of connections in the area to offer to families in need. These services include domestic violence help, childcare, employment opportunities, financial assistance, food, health services, housing, and more.
• Rainbow Youth Center (Houston, Tx) – Every Child Deserves A Chance ! (rainbowyouthcenterhoustontx.org) is an organization specifically geared towards disadvantaged youth and provides them with resources and opportunities for employment, education, and much more.
• The Montrose Center - Houston's LGBTQ center - the Montrose Center is an LGBTQ focused center that aids individuals of all ages who identify in this category. From gender affirming care, to housing and health services, this organization offers many resources to aid these individuals by providing safe and equal opportunity for care.
• Home - Community Family Centers has family resources for individuals of all ages. From food assistance, to education, there are many programs that can aid families that require the support.

San Antonio

• San Antonio Community Resource Directory (sacrd.org) is an internet directory that can be used to search for specific needs within the San Antonio area. The source provides information for childcare, food aid, education, housing, health, and much more. This will give the contact information and points of contact to get the aid that is required. *Has option to view web page in Spanish.
• Home - San Antonio Food Bank (safoodbank.org) is one of the largest food banks in the area that provides safe and equal access to healthy and nutritious food for those who need in the community. They run many programs that aid individuals with food insecurities such as food distribution, job training and assistance, education, and more. *Has Spanish buttons on website.
• ResourceGuide.pdf (sanantonio.gov) is a resource guide for various types of emergent needs. This list provides categories for emergency shelters, utility assistance, food and clothing aid, health resources, LGBTQ care, veterans resources, churches, and more.
• San Antonio AIDS Foundation provides safe and free STD/ HIV testing to any community member. Not only is testing performed at their central location, but they offer mobile testing as well for those who do not have transportation. Counseling is also provided in English and Spanish for those that need. Additionally, they provide education on STD prevention and connections to treatment for those that require the care.

Austin

• Austin Youth Development | AustinTexas.gov is a developmental program that gives youths between the ages of 17-22 the opportunity to work for the city to learn skills that may help them achieve educational and career skills while making a livable wage.
• Community Centers (traviscountytx.gov) provides a list of all community centers in Travis County. These centers provide access to food, safe childcare, job resources, education, and more. *Has Spanish on website.
• Central Texas Food Bank is a large food bank in Austin that provides families with access to nutritious food and aids families in enrolling in SNAP, or other programs. Additionally, they support those who are experiencing homelessness and other housing related insecurities. *Has referral guide to get free food in Spanish.
• Austin Public Health Homeless Assistance | AustinTexas.gov is a collective list of various shelters or resources for those experiencing homelessness or temporary changes in housing status. They work with the families or individuals to secure safe and long-term housing within their means. *Has a Spanish service request option.
• Find Essential Resources | Social Support | Austin Community College District (austincc.edu) is an internet search that allows users to search specific community resources such as childcare, rent/ utility assistance, healthcare options, transportation, shelters, and more. There are contact methods, addresses, and ways to get involved with these programs all in a quick search. *Lists which ones have Spanish services.