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Connect with non-profit organizations

211 Texas helps connect Texans with over 60,000 health and human services available across the state. Calls are free, confidential, and answered by a live person who is trained to assist.

Texas Law Help

Texas Law Help is dedicated to providing free and reliable legal information to low-income Texans. The website is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Lone Star Legal Aid

Lone Star Legal Aid provides eligible clients with legal aid for many different types of legal matters.

Application for SNAP benefits

SNAP assistance helps eligible individuals and families purchase food. This website is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese (simplified).

South Texas College of Law

Houston Clinical Programs offer a comprehensive range of experiential learning opportunities, including specialized clinics, diverse externships, and a strong pro bono program, preparing students for various legal careers. This includes over 20 direct service clinics, 7 academic internships, and an active volunteer Pro Bono project.

Housing Resources for Harris County

Find rental property financial assistance, emergency shelter, and resources for first-time home buyers within Harris County. This website is available in English, Spanish, French, Filipino, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Houston Volunteer Lawyers

Find free legal advice or a lawyer for civil legal matters. This website is available in English and Spanish.

Mental Health Hotline

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Housing Resources for the City of Houston

Find information on government funding and programs for affordable, safe housing for homebuyers and renters in Houston.

Utility Assistance

Financial assistance to help pay utility bills for eligible residents in Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston Counties.

Eviction Defense Program

Harris County Eviction Defense Program offers easy access to legal counsel or advice for qualifying tenants who are facing eviction.

Application for WIC

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children is a nutrition program available for those who meet the income guidelines.

Find a Houston Food Bank partner near you

Available food assistance from over 1,600 partners across 18 counties in Southeast Texas.

TANF Cash Help and SNAP

State benefit programs in place to assist economically disadvantaged families to pay for food, clothing, housing, and other essentials.