COMMUNITY RESOURCES

​​​​​🚨 24/7 Crisis & Emergency Support​

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• 211 (United Way Help Line) - U.S.
  📞 211
  🌐 unitedway.org/211
  Free, confidential support connecting people to the right resources for food, housing, mental health, disaster relief, healthcare, legal aid, and more.

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• Texas Mental Health Support Line - TX
  📞 833‑986‑1919
  Mental health support helpline. Free, confidential, and staffed 24/7 by trained mental health professionals.

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• Houston Teen Crisis Line/Text - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 832‑416‑1199 • text: 281‑201‑4430
  Free, confidential support for adolescents in distress. Staffed by trained counselors and available 24/7.

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• National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - U.S.
  📞 988 or 1‑800‑273‑TALK (8255)
  Free, confidential, nationwide support available by call, text, or chat for those in crisis, 24/7. 

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• Domestic Violence Hotline - U.S.
  📞 1‑800‑799‑SAFE (7233)
  Confidential, 24/7 support in over 200 languages, staffed by advocates. Safety planning, referrals to shelters, legal services, counseling, financial aid.

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• Trans Lifeline - U.S.
  📞 877‑565‑8860
  Staffed by trans or nonbinary peer operators, ensuring complete confidentiality, and zero law enforcement involvement without explicit consent. Not for emergency intervention.

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• Veterans Crisis Line - U.S.
  📞 1‑800‑273‑8255, press 1
  Crisis support for veterans and their loved ones.

 

🏥 Psychiatric Stabilization & Outpatient Care

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• The Harris Center - Houston, TX
  📞 713‑970‑7000
  🌐 theharriscenter.org
  24/7 psychiatric care, outpatient therapy, developmental disability support, and jail diversion. Insurance, Medicaid, and sliding scale for uninsured or underinsured adults and children. 

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• UT Harris County Psychiatric Center (HCPC) - Houston, TX
  📞 713‑741‑5000
  🌐 hcpc.uth.tmc.edu
  Offers inpatient and outpatient care for a wide range of needs, including Treatment-Resistant Depression, Eating Disorders, and co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.​

 

• Legacy Community Health (Psychiatry Services) - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 See locations via legacycommunityhealth.org
  🌐 legacycommunityhealth.org
  Psychiatric, culturally-sensitive care with wide insurance acceptance. Ongoing support for lower-income or uninsured patients and families in need of help for school access.

 

• UT Physicians Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑486‑2700
  🌐 utphysicians.com/psychiatry-outpatient-clinic-bbsb
  Comprehensive psychiatric care, serving adults and adolescents, particularly those considering interventional treatments or integrated care.

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• Memorial Hermann Mental Health Crisis Clinics – Houston Area

📞 (713) 338-6422

🌐 memorialhermann.org/services/specialties/mental-health
Outpatient crisis clinics designed to provide immediate psychiatric assessment and stabilization, redirecting patients from ERs to specialized care. Most insurance accepted. Walk-in; call ahead for hours.

 

🏠 Community Counseling & Outpatient Support

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• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑526‑4611
  🌐 https://catholiccharities.org/counseling/
  Emergency aid, disaster response, immigration/refugee services, counseling in English and Spanish, senior care, youth support, job assistance. Open to all, regardless of faith. 

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• Family Houston - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑861‑4849
  🌐 familyhouston.org
  Mental health counseling, financial stability coaching, basic needs assistance, and veterans support services available in several languages. Sliding scale and insurance accepted.

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• Jewish Family Services - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑667‑9336
  🌐 jewishfamilyservice.org
  Counseling for children, teens, adults, couples, and families, alongside practical supports like career and financial guidance. Serves diverse communities. Sliding scale and insurance accepted.

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• Krist Samaritan Counseling Center - Clear Lake, TX
  📞 713‑861‑4849
  🌐 samaritanhouston.org
  Faith-integrated therapy for families, children, adults, and couples. Sliding-scale, Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and pro bono services for uninsured clients. 

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• The Montrose Center - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑529‑0037 • LGBTQ+ helpline 713‑529‑3211
  🌐 montrosecenter.org
  LGBTQ+-competent therapy, substance use support, violence recovery, and community connection. Open to all, regardless of gender or orientation. Insurance, sliding-scale, and subsidy options are available.

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• Vecino Family Harbor Clinic - Houston, TX
  📞 713‑695‑5750
  🌐 denverharborhealthcenter.org
  Residents of Northeast Houston seeking accessible, bilingual care, including behavioral health. Ask about sliding-scale eligibility if uninsured or on Medicaid/Medicare.

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• Cy-Hope Counseling - Cypress, TX
  📞 713‑248‑1310
  🌐 cy-hopecounseling.org
  EMDR, ADHD, and family counseling for all ages. Clients receive superbills to seek reimbursement for out-of-network providers.

 

• Greater Houston Counseling Services - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 281‑265‑0200
  🌐 greaterhoustoncounselingservices.org
  Inclusive outpatient mental health care with culturally aware providers. Accepts insurance.  Sliding-scale options available. No Medicaid acceptance.

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• Open Path Collective
  📞 via openpathcollective.org
  🌐 openpathcollective.org
  $40–$ 70 therapy sessions with licensed therapists. Insurance is not accepted.

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• Hope and Healing Center & Institute – Houston, TX

📞 713-871-1004

🌐 hopeandhealingcenter.org

Offers a broad range of free community services and support groups: DBT groups (often with waitlists), 12-step recovery support, case management, and counseling resources.

 

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Substance Use & Addiction

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• Council on Recovery - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑942‑4100
  🌐 councilonrecovery.org
  Bilingual substance use counseling and family support. Sliding-scale fees. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and offers state-funded help.

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• Cenikor Foundation / Odyssey House - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 281‑946‑4350
  🌐 cenikor.org
  Detox, inpatient, outpatient, and teen programs. Accepts commercial insurance. Offers financial assistance, sliding-scale options, charity care, and payment plans.

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• AA / NA / Al-Anon Houston Chapters - U.S.
  📞 713‑686‑6300 (Intergroup Office)
  Free support groups for individuals and families affected by addiction.

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👨‍👩‍👧 Youth, Parenting, and Family Support

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• Baylor Teen Health Clinic - Greater Houston
  📞 713‑999‑6980
  🌐 bcm.edu/teen-health-clinic
  Free and confidential care for teens—physical, reproductive, mental, and preventive. Free or at minimal cost.

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• Bo’s Place - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑942‑8339
  🌐 bosplace.org
  Grief support center providing no-cost, ongoing bereavement services for children (3+), families, and adults.

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• Houston Hospice

📞 713‑468‑2301

🌐 houstonhospice.org

Free ongoing support for bereavement and grief, including support groups, phone check-ins, written resources, and individual counseling, for at least one year post-loss.

 

• TCHATT (School-Based Teletherapy) - Texas
  🌐 houstonisd.org/tchatt
  Virtual mental health care via school partnerships for kids dealing with depression, self-harm, and behavior changes. Free for families, schools, and students.

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• TRIAD (Harris County At-Risk Teens) - Houston, TX
  📞 713‑394‑4000
  🌐 harriscountytx.gov/triad
  No-cost initiative operating 24/7 for youth (ages 7–17) and families impacted by low-level offenses (e.g., Class C misdemeanors, truancy), mental health concerns, or crises. 

 

🌍 Identity-Affirming & Cultural Support​

 

• PFLAG Houston - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑686‑2345
  🌐 pflaghouston.org
  Free peer support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and families. Offers a confidential, volunteer-run helpline (713-467-3524), email support, and educational materials. 

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• The Trevor Project - U.S.
  📞 866‑488‑7386 • text START to 678‑678
  🌐 thetrevorproject.org
  24/7 free and confidential crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth nationwide. Staffed by trained counselors.

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• Therapy for Black Girls / Loveland Foundation / Clinicians of Color Directory - U.S.
  🌐 therapyforblackgirls.com | lovelandfoundation.org | cliniciansofcolordirectory.com
  National directory of ~5,000 culturally competent BIPOC therapists.

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• Lesbian Health Initiative of Houston - Greater Houston, TX
  🌐 lhihouston.org
  Free, culturally sensitive healthcare (screenings, insurance navigation, advocacy, and education) for LGBTQ+ women, trans men, and nonbinary individuals.

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📑 Neurological, Neuropsychological & Forensic Testing

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• UTHealth Forensic & Psychological Testing Clinic - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 via med.uth.edu psychiatry services
  🌐 med.uth.edu/psychiatry

Forensic assessments, outpatient therapy, and comprehensive psychological testing for adults and youth. Financial assistance is offered on a sliding scale basis, based on federal poverty guidelines.

 

• Children’s Learning Institute (Dan L Duncan Clinic) - Greater Houston, TX
  🌐 med.uth.edu
  Comprehensive evaluation of neurodevelopmental concerns—autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety. Accepts Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance.

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• UT Physicians Neuropsychology Program - Greater Houston, TX
  🌐 utphysicians.com/neuropsychology
  Pediatric/adult cognitive assessments for brain injury, neurologic disorders, memory, and cognition. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private plans. 

 

📅 Housing, Legal Aid & Practical Help

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• BakerRipley - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑667‑9400
  🌐 bakerripley.org
  Free professional tax help, support with household bills, preschool/day care for eligible infants, and initial legal consultation. Other services include GED programs, workforce development, senior services, financial literacy, small-business support, and disaster relief.

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• Coalition for the Homeless – Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑739‑7514
  🌐 homelesshouston.org
  Connects people to partners offering shelter, case management, healthcare, legal aid, and other essential services. 

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• Lone Star Legal Aid - Texas
  📞 713‑652‑0077
  🌐 lonestarlegal.org
  Free legal aid for eligible low-income individuals in civil legal areas, such as eviction defense, family law, immigration, disaster recovery, public benefits, environmental justice, consumer protection, and more. 

 

💪 Navigation, Peer & Tech-Based Support

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• MHA of Greater Houston - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑523‑8963
  🌐 mhahouston.org
  System navigation, helpline, education, and advocacy. 

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• NAMI Houston - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑970‑4419
  🌐 namigreaterhouston.org
  Family and peer support groups, mental health education, and advocacy.

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• Beacon 2.0 - Greater Houston, TX
  🌐 mhahouston.org/beacon
  Curated apps and self-help tools reviewed by professionals.

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• TAO (Therapy Assistance Online) - Texas
  🌐 med.uth.edu/wellness
  Self-paced online modules for mental health support.

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​🧑‍⚖️ Legal & Civil Rights Advocacy

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• Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) - Texas
  📞 512‑474‑5073
  🌐 txcivilrights.org
  Legal advocacy for voting rights, immigrant justice, and economic equity across Texas.

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• Houston Volunteer Lawyers - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑228‑0735
  🌐 makejusticehappen.org
  Free legal help for low-income individuals in civil cases (housing, immigration, employment).

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🧬 Immigrants, Refugee & Asylum Support

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• YMCA International Services - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑339‑9015
  🌐 ymcahouston.org/locations/ymca-international-services
  Refugee resettlement, ESL, employment training, and mental health services.

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• Bonding Against Adversity (BAA) - Greater Houston, Texas
  📞 281‑799‑9076
  🌐 bondingagainstadversity.org
  Citizenship prep, civic education, and support for immigrant families.

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• Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative (HILSC) - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 832‑831‑9685
  🌐 houstonimmigration.org
  A collective of legal and mental health providers supporting immigrant communities in Houston.

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• RAICES Texas (Houston Office) - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑225‑3728
  🌐 raicestexas.org
  Free or low-cost help with asylum claims, removal/defense cases, DACA renewals, status changes, in-court advocacy, and bond support. 

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• Boat People SOS (Houston) - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑782‑1133
  🌐 bpsos.org
  Free and low-cost legal and social support to immigrant communities, especially for citizenship, immigration relief, domestic violence protection, or educational integration.

 

🤝 Anti-Racism, Equity, and BIPOC Advocacy

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• The Center for Healing Racism - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑520‑8226
  🌐 centerhealingracism.org
  Dialogue-based education and advocacy focused on dismantling racism and healing communities.

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• Pure Justice Houston - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 832‑782‑1906
  🌐 purejustice.org
  Works at the intersection of criminal justice reform, reentry support, and community advocacy.

 

🧕🏽 Culturally-Specific Community Support

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• Daya Houston (South Asian Family Justice) - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑981‑7645
  🌐 dayahouston.org
  Supports South Asian survivors of domestic violence with culturally informed legal and counseling help.

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• Arab American Cultural & Community Center (ACC) - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 832‑351‑3366
  🌐 acchouston.org
  Cultural integration, social services, ESL, and advocacy for Arab and Middle Eastern immigrants.

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• OCA-Greater Houston (Asian Pacific American Advocates) - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑253‑3696
  🌐 ocahouston.org
  Civil rights, leadership development, and advocacy for APA communities.

 

✊ Reentry, Incarceration & Legal System Justice

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• Restoring Justice Houston - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 832‑969‑7029
  🌐 restoringjustice.org
  Free counseling, legal services, and group healing sessions for clients, their families, and communities impacted by criminal legal entanglement. 

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• Texas Fair Defense Project - Texas
  📞 512‑637‑5220
  🌐 fairdefense.org
  Advocates for equitable treatment of low-income people in the criminal legal system.

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• S.H.A.P.E. Community Center - Greater Houston, TX
  📞 713‑521‑0641
  🌐 shape.org
  Historic Houston hub for Black empowerment, social justice, and community wellness.

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🌱 Peer & Non-Medical Support

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• Trans Lifeline

📞 U.S. 1-877-565-8860 | Canada 1-877-330-6366
Run entirely by and for trans people. Provides peer support, divested from police since day one.

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• Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line
  📞 1-888-407-4515
  Answered by trained peer supporters with lived experience of psychiatric diagnosis, trauma, or addiction.

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• LGBT National Help Center
  📞 888-843-4564
  Free and confidential peer support, information, and resources via hotlines and online programs.

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• StrongHearts Native Helpline
  📞 1-844-762-8483 (call or text, 24/7)
  A safe, anonymous, and confidential domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

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• Hearing Voices Network (HVN-USA) – Texas Groups

🌐 Find details at HVN-USA

Peer-led groups for people who hear voices, experience visions, or live with other non-consensus realities.​