Employment in Houston, TX
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Who it helps: Houston-area residents. Income requirements vary by program. Most services available regardless of criminal history.
Career and Recovery Resources
Career coaching · Job readiness training · Employer placement
Who it helps: Adults with barriers to employment. Accepts self-referrals and agency referrals. No cost for services.
Career Gear Houston
Free professional interview clothing · Interview preparation coaching · Career mentorship
Who it helps: Must be a man with a scheduled job interview. Typically requires referral from a partner social service agency, shelter, or workforce development program.
Cenikor Foundation - Houston
Long-term residential treatment · Detoxification · Vocational training
Who it helps: Adults 18+ with substance use disorders. Accepts criminal justice referrals. No cost for residential program. Must be willing to commit to long-term treatment.
Change Happens! Houston
Peer recovery support · Recovery coaching · Job readiness workshops
Who it helps: Adults in recovery from substance use disorders. No cost. Walk-ins welcome. No sobriety time requirement to begin services.
Christian Community Service Center
Emergency food pantry · Rental assistance · Utility payment assistance
Who it helps: Must reside in CCSC service area in specific Houston zip codes. Bring photo ID and proof of address. Call for food pantry hours and workforce program enrollment.
Who it helps: Women who are entering or reentering the workforce. Must be referred by partnering nonprofit or workforce agency. Free of charge.
Who it helps: Open to all adults. Priority for individuals with barriers to employment including criminal history.
Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD)
Probation supervision · Reentry programming · Cognitive behavioral programs
Who it helps: Individuals placed on probation by Harris County courts. Services available as part of probation conditions.
Houston Area Urban League
Workforce development · Job training and placement · Housing counseling
Who it helps: Houston-area residents. Priority for underserved communities. Most programs free. Income requirements vary by program.
Houston Community College - Continuing Education
GED preparation · Associate degree programs · Workforce certificates
Who it helps: Open enrollment. Must complete admissions application. Financial aid including Second Chance Pell available for eligible students with criminal histories.
Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) - Houston Chapter
Business plan development · Executive mentoring · Job placement
Who it helps: Must have participated in PEP in-prison program at a TDCJ unit. Post-release services for PEP graduates relocating to Houston metro area.
Reentry Services - Houston / Harris County Reentry Initiative
Case management · Service navigation · Housing referrals
Who it helps: Individuals returning from state or federal incarceration to Harris County. Priority for high-risk/high-need individuals. Referrals from TDCJ parole or self-referral.
SEARCH Homeless Services
Emergency shelter · Transitional housing · Permanent supportive housing
Who it helps: Individuals experiencing homelessness in Houston/Harris County. Intake through coordinated access system or walk-in at day center.
SERJobs Workforce Opportunity Center
GED preparation · Occupational training · On-the-job training
Who it helps: Low-income individuals and youth ages 16-24. Veterans eligible for specialized services. Free programs. Open Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. Contact for enrollment.
Who it helps: Men, women, and families experiencing homelessness. Men’s program requires commitment to recovery structure. Women and family center at separate campus.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Houston Office
Record expunction · Nondisclosure petitions · Housing law
Who it helps: Must meet income guidelines (generally at or below 125% federal poverty level). Houston-area residents. Cannot assist with active criminal cases.
Who it helps: Any individual experiencing homelessness. No ID required for basic services. Walk-in during operating hours.
The Salvation Army Houston - Adult Rehabilitation Center
Residential rehabilitation · Meals and housing · Addiction counseling
Who it helps: Adult men with substance abuse issues. Must be willing to commit to 6-month residential program. Free of charge.
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