Housing in Houston, TX
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In Houston, TX, including services covering this area
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Rent and utility assistance · Food pantry · Counseling services
Who it helps: Open to all Houston-area residents regardless of faith. Income requirements vary by program. ID required for most services.
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.
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 Area Women’s Center
Emergency shelter · Crisis hotline · Individual and group counseling
Who it helps: Survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Hotline available 24/7. Shelter based on availability and safety assessment.
Who it helps: Women and children experiencing homelessness. Accepts women with criminal backgrounds. Must be sober and willing to participate in programming.
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.
Santa Maria Hostel
Residential substance abuse treatment · Outpatient treatment · Trauma-informed therapy
Who it helps: Women 18+ with substance use disorders. Accepts women with children. Criminal justice referrals accepted. Sliding fee scale and Medicaid accepted.
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.
Who it helps: Men, women, and families experiencing homelessness. Men’s program requires commitment to recovery structure. Women and family center at separate campus.
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.
Who it helps: Adults recently released from state or federal incarceration. Must be willing to participate in faith-based programming. Application and interview required.