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Urgent Help Hotline

Immediate Help & Coordinated Entry

Houston Coalition for the Homeless

Lead agency coordinating Houston’s homeless response system
Manages Coordinated Access (CE) for housing placement
Referral hub for shelters, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing
Website includes a “Help Now” resource directory

Way Home

Public-facing platform explaining how Houston addresses homelessness
Clear pathways for:
- People seeking help
- Residents wanting to report concerns
- Volunteers and donors
Excellent educational tool for bus riders and the general public

Outreach, Employment & Stabilization

Career & Recovery Resources

Employment-first services, behavioral health support, case management
Partner on HueMan:Shelter (Uprise Enterprise workforce cohorts)
Ideal referral for individuals seeking job readiness + wraparound support

SEARCH Homeless Services

Comprehensive services:
- Emergency shelter
- Permanent housing
- Healthcare
- Workforce development
Strong reputation for long-term stabilization outcomes

Emergency Shelter & Crisis Services

Salvation Army of Greater Houston

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, family services
Crisis support and basic needs assistance

Covenant House Texas

Shelter and supportive services for youth and young adults (18–24)
Trauma-informed care, education, and workforce pathways

Healthcare & Basic Needs

Healthcare for the Homeless Houston

Medical, dental, behavioral health care
Street outreach + fixed clinic locations
No insurance required

Bread Of Life

Meals, hygiene kits, health services, and outreach
Strong presence in Downtown and surrounding areas

Faith-Based & Community Outreach

Lord of the Streets

Day shelter, meals, counseling, and spiritual support
Trusted access point for unsheltered individuals

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Housing assistance, case management, immigration and family services
Works closely with CE system partners

Public Safety & Non‑Police Outreach

Houston Police Department Homeless Outreach Team

Specialized unit trained in homelessness response
Focus on connection to services, not enforcement
Often coordinates with service providers on wellness checks

Hot Meal & Daily Food Service

Houston Food Bank

Largest food bank in the region
Operates distribution sites across Houston
Online pantry locator for real-time access
Also supports mobile food distributions

Bread of Life

Daily hot meals and sack lunches
Hygiene items and basic health services
Strong Downtown presence and outreach model

Lord of the Streets

Breakfast and lunch service multiple days per week
Low-barrier access for unsheltered individuals
Wraparound care including counseling and case management

Mobile & Street-Based Food Outreach

Food Not Bombs Houston

Free vegetarian meals served in public spaces
Community-led, no-ID, no-questions-asked model
Consistent street outreach presence

Second Servings of Houston

Rescues surplus food from restaurants and events
Delivers prepared meals to shelters and outreach partners

Youth & Specialized Support

Covenant House Texas

Meals provided daily for youth and young adults (18–24)
Integrated with shelter, education, and workforce programs

Immediate Help & Coordinated Entry
Outreach, Employment & Stabilization
Emergency Shelter & Crisis Services
Healthcare & Basic Needs
Faith-Based & Community Outreach
Public Safety & Non‑Police Outreach
Mobile & Street-Based Food Outreach
Youth & Specialized Support