How To Find Homeless Shelters in Houston
In this guide, you will find Houston homeless shelters that accept men, women, and children into their facilities. In addition to providing a place to stay, many of the shelters found below will offer supportive services like employment assistance, long-term housing programs, childcare services, and homeless day centers all to help you work toward self-sufficiency.
Each homeless shelter in Houston is willing to assist your family, although some have waiting lists. Prior to visiting any shelters, it’s always best to call before showing up. Shelters sometimes go out of business, which is another important reason to call first.
In the sections below you will find several Houston homeless shelters. The shelters are separated into men, women, family, and youth shelters.
Below you will find the following types of shelters:
- Men’s Shelters
- Women’s Shelter
- Family Shelters (men + women + children)
- Shelters for women and children
- Domestic Abuse Shelters
- Youth Homeless Shelters
- Homeless Services in Houston
Men’s Homeless Shelters In Houston
The listings below are men-only shelters.
Note: Salvation Army Conroe and Modest Family also offer men shelter. You can find more information about each in the next section titled Homeless Women’s Shelter in Houston.
Magnificat Houses Men’s Shelter
Magnificat Houses offers several housing options. This particular location on Caroline Street is a men’s shelter.
This homeless shelter in Houston offers a three-night stay, although you can apply for a longer stay. If you are interested in long-term residency or the other housing programs offered, simply visit their website.
What is the intake process?
You must call them at 713.529.4231 to get an intake appointment.
Where is the location?
The men’s shelter is located at 1410 Elgin, St Houston, TX 77004. Remember you must call them at 713.529.4231 to get an appointment before visiting.
Salvation Army-The Center of Hope
Salvation Army is another option for homeless shelters in Houston. This location is primarily for men who are also veterans.
How does intake work?
You’ll need a referral from the VA to get into this veteran’s homeless shelter in Houston. You can also call them at 713.223.8889 to learn more about the eligibility process. Be sure to bring a state-issued ID if you do stop by.
What is the location?
Salvation Army’s Harbor Center of Hope is located near Minute Maid Park. This was formerly the old Salvation Army women’s shelter, Sally’s House.
The address to the shelter is 1717 Congress, Houston, TX 77002. For questions regarding any of the services provided here call 713.223.8889.
Salvation Army – Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) – For Those With Substance Abuse
They offer up to 6 months of shelter to individuals with substance abuse issues. You must be 22 to 65 years old, have a valid ID, and be willing to work for the Salvation Army. Your work at Salvation Army pays for room and board. This rehab facility is located off Washington Avenue at 1015 Hemphill St, Houston, TX 77007.
You or a client can call Salvation Army ARC at 713.869.3551 or visit the Houston Salvation Army ARC webpage for more details.
Star of Hope Men’s Shelter
This Star of Hope is a homeless shelter in Houston’s downtown. This is a men’s shelter only.
What is the intake process at Star of Hope Men’s Shelter?
Like many shelters, Star of Hope operates on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Intake hours for the Star of Home men’s shelter in downtown are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sooner you can arrive, the better your chances of getting shelter. If there is extreme weather (flooding, cold weather) Star of Hope can accommodate 100 extra clients.
What services are provided here?
Here is a listing of general services provided:
- Shelter
- Food (3 times a day)
- Chapel Services (3 times a day)
- Prayer and counseling
- Showers
- Clothing
- Referrals to community resources
- Van Outreach
- Christian Library
- Looper Career Education and Development Center
- Computer Learning Center
Star of Hope also offers many intensive programs like the following:
The Men At Work Program helps clients to build marketable skills for work and then find gainful employment.
The program is broken up into two different 90-day phases. In the first phase, the client’s main priority is simply preparing himself for work. The emphasis is Bible study, coursework, and relapse prevention.
In the second phase, the client is working and receiving further guidance from his Star of Hope caseworker to ensure he continues to succeed.
Star of Hope’s Men In Training (M.I.T.) program gives clients the skills they need to work in warehouse operations, culinary arts, or gardening.
Those who have served in the military have access to the Veterans In Progress (V.I.P.) Program. VIP is a 90-day program that helps veterans connect with the VA Hospital for wellness care, and obtain benefits and employment.
New Have Program helps men/women diagnosed with mental illness or co-occurring disorders (mental illness + substance abuse) find placement in permanent housing. In addition, the program also helps by providing peer support, classes to effectively manage mental illness/substance abuse, life skills classes, and access to social activities. To learn more about New Haven visit the Star of Hope website.
New Horizons helps clients transition from transitional living to self-sufficiency. Clients in this program are offered rental and daycare subsidies for 18 months. In addition to subsidies, New Horizons offers sobriety support, financial counseling, a budgeting course, and Biblical counseling.
The qualifications for this program include:
One year of sobriety, the same job for at least 3 months, living at Star of Hope for at least 10 months, and a referral from Star of Hope case manager.
For more information about New Horizons visit the Star of Hope website.
Spiritual Recovery Program is a 6-month Christ-centered initiative that helps clients strengthen their relationship with God, learn to manage addiction, develop life/career skills, and connect them to long-term housing via the Transitional Living Center.
Where is the location of Star of Hope?
The shelter is located in downtown Houston, blocks from Minute Maid Park. The address is 1811 Ruiz St, Houston, TX 77002.
For more information about Star of Hope visit their website or call them at 713.227.8900.
Open Door Mission
Open Door Mission is a men’s homeless shelter in Houston for individuals with substance abuse problems.
What is the intake process at Open Door Mission?
Open Door Mission offers two programs that offer an intake process. Those programs are Doorway Recovery Center and Convalescent Care Center.
Doorway Recovery Center
Doorway Recovery Center (DRC) is a program that provides homeless men with a place to stay and help with substance abuse.
The DRC only accepts walk-in appointments, Monday – Wednesday, from 6 am to 10 am.
You are encouraged to call intake at 713.921.7520 ext 242 prior to visiting Open Door Mission.
Eligibility Requirements
- Male
- 18 and older
- History of substance abuse
- Complete intake
- Tobacco-free, non-smoking campus. Cigarettes, matches or lighters are not allowed
- An ID
- Be willing to perform on-campus job assignment
- 30 day supply of medications
- If on probation/parole, you must have a letter from your P.O. acknowledging that they are aware that you are at Open Door Mission
Ineligible Applicants
- Active (untreated) communicable disease
- Unable to perform self-care
- Active felony warrants
- High-risk psychiatric medications and opioid maintenance.
- Serious untreated psychiatric diagnosis
- Severe cognitive deficits/dementia
- Recent evidence of uncontrolled violent behavior
- Fugitive
- Registered sex offender
- Individuals previously restricted by Open Door Mission
Convalescent Care Center
Convalescent Care Center is a program that provides homeless men who are recently released from the hospital with a safe, secure place to stay and recover from their illness.
At the moment, Open Door Mission is not accepting applications into their Convalescent Care Center. Despite this, I’ll provide you with information regarding their program.
Convalescent Intake
- Complete the Referral Form (A complete referral form can prevent delays in the referral process)
- FAX the referral form + H&P + Progress Notes from a physician, OT, PT, and specialty consults.
- Contact Social Services regarding the referral at least 48 business hours in advance of anticipated discharge (Messages will be returned within one business day)
- Requests for admissions should be made during regular business hours – Mon-Fri, 8 am to 5 pm
- Patients admitted must arrive at the facility no later than 1:00 pm Monday-Wednesday.
Convalescent Eligibility Requirements
- Homeless males (18 years and older)
- Short-term (<180 days) convalescing medical conditions
- Self-care (includes ADLs, injections, & management of bodily functions)
- Independent in mobility
- Ability to establish personal identification
- Tobacco-free, non-smoking campus. No tobacco of any kind, matches, or lighters.
Ineligible Applicants for the Convalescent Care Center
- Active (untreated) infectious disease
- Active (untreated) psychiatric illness
- Moderate to severe mental retardation
- Cognitive deficits / dementia
- Recent evidence of uncontrolled or violent behavior
- Fugitives
- Registered sex offenders
- Individuals prohibited from a return to Open Door Mission
- End of life / Hospice patients
For more information about the Convalescent Care Center call Open Door Mission at 713.921.7520.
Where is Open Door Mission located?
Open Door is Mission is in the East End neighborhood, located less than 10 feet from a Metro Light Rail station. The address is 5803 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011.
For more information visit their website or call them at 713.921.7520.
Women’s Homeless Shelters In Houston
The following homeless shelters in Houston offer a place to stay for women with no children. Should you need a shelter for women and children continue scrolling down in this article.
Note: If you are a single woman and need more options see our Family Homeless Shelters, Children + Womens Shelters and Domestic Abuse Shelters for more options.
Salvation Army – Conroe
This Salvation Army shelter offers a safe place to stay for men and women.
This Conroe women’s shelter offers short-term financial assistance and social activities are available for low-income families and the elderly. Educational, recreational, and spiritual mentoring programs are provided for youth.
The shelter is located in Conroe. The address is 304 Ave E, Conroe, TX 77301. For more information visit their website or call them at 936.760.2440.
Modest Family
Modest Family homeless shelter takes in both single men and women who have a mental illness.
The length of stay depends on your circumstance. Those working or seeking employment have a greater chance to stay at the shelter longer.
Modest Family shelter is located at 1008 Danube St, Houston, TX 77051. Call them at 713.733.2458.
Myriam’s Hostel
Myriam’s Hostel is a women’s shelter in Houston that is part of Magnificat Houses.
This women’s shelter offers a 1-3 night stay. The shelter is first-come, first-serve and only accepts 7 women per night. Women can also apply for long-term residency. If you are interested in long-term residency or the other housing programs offered simply visit their website.
Intake takes place between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm daily. You must leave the next day at 7:00 am and then return the next day during intake hours.
Once you have completed your 3 day stay you can return after 30 days.
Magnificat Houses women’s shelter is located at 2009 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002. Call them at 713.224.1373.
Family Homeless Shelters In Houston (men + women + children)
Below you will find multiple family shelters located in Houston. These shelters accept whole families (men, women, and children).
Bay Area Homeless
Bay Area Homeless offers shelter to men, women, and families.
New clients are accepted at this Baytown homeless shelter between 9 am and 4 pm daily.
Bay Area Homeless Services offer the following help to clients:
- Emergency Shelter is offered to single men/women of East Harris County, Baytown, Liberty, and Chambers County Area.
- Employment Services offers a number of resources to help clients transition to self-sufficiency. Some of the services included: transportation to interviews, help in creating resumes, and job readiness training.
- The Britton-Fuller Family Center offers transitional housing to families facing homelessness. The family center can accommodate up to 6 families with a maximum of 5 people per family. To learn more about the intake for the Britton-Fuller Family Center call the shelter at 281.837.1654. Calls for eligibility screening for this program are welcome 24 hours a day.
The shelter is located in Baytown. The address to the Bay Area Homeless shelter is 3406 Wisconsin St, Baytown, TX 77522. For more information visit their website or call 281.837.1654.
Family Promise of Montgomery County – Conroe
This homeless shelter offers a place to stay for families at risk of staying on the streets.
The shelter can accommodate a maximum of 4 families, therefore this is not an emergency shelter.
The Home-to-Home Program offers up to a 90-day stay in the shelter. You can apply online or by calling Family Promise at 936.441.8778. Calls for eligibility are accepted Monday – Friday from 7 am to 5 pm.
Family Promise partners with churches to provide families with resources like shelter, transportation, life skills classes, help-seeking employment, and money management education.
Here is a listing of programs offered through the shelter:
- The ROC Program or Reaching Our Children offers support to the youth in the Family Promise shelter. Supportive services include; education, counseling, active engagement, and community involvement.
- Donated Vehicle Program offers graduating families a donated vehicle.
- The Education Program offers help connecting families to further education, certifications, or any training resources to help them become self-sufficient.
- Aftercare & Outreach Program helps families who with financial support toward an unforeseen crisis. This program even offers assistance to families who are not participants in the Family Promise Program.
The shelter is located in Conroe. The address is 1207 Thompson Ave, Conroe, TX 77301. For more information visit their website or call the shelter at 936.441.8778.
If Family Promise is full you can use this list of Montgomery County Shelters to find a place to stay.
Family Promise of Lake Houston – Humble
This Humble area shelter offers a safe, secure place to stay for families.
The intake process starts with you calling the Life Skills Center at 281.441.3754 and day Monday – Friday from 7 am to 5 pm. You will then be scheduled for an intake appointment where you will visit to talk more about your needs.
Family Promise offers a 90 – 120-day program to help you rebuild your lives and establish self-sufficiency. The Life Skills Center provides families with case management, goal setting, life skills, GED Certificate, parenting, and money management.
The shelter is located in Humble and the address is 111 S. Ave G, Humble, TX 77338. For more information visit their website or call 281.441.3754.
Family Promise of Clear Creek – League City
Family Promise of Clear Creek helps families transition from homelessness to permanent housing.
Note: Services are offered to residents of the following school districts; Clear Creek, Pearland, Alvin, Friendswood, Dickinson or Baycliff.
For intake, you’ll need to call the Day Center at 832.932.3963, Monday – Friday to schedule an appointment.
To be admitted into the program you must meet the following conditions:
- An adult with at least 1 child under 18 (or pregnant mom).
- Pass a Criminal Background Check.
- Pass Drug Screening.
- Commit to self-sufficiency and independence.
- Be willing to participate in communal living with supervision.
- Be a resident of Clear Creek School District, Pearland, Alvin, Friendswood, Dickinson, or Baycliff.
Once you are admitted to the shelter, you are assisted with supportive services like help finding employment, transportation, case management, counseling, and linkage to permanent housing.
The shelter is located in League City. The address is 1101 S. Egret Bay Blvd, Building B, League City, TX 77573. For more information visit their website, call them at 832.932.3963 or email at info@ccfamilypromise.org.
Sarah’s House – Pasadena
Sarah’s House offers shelter to women and their children in Houston.
To check into the shelter give them a call at 713.475.1480.
Sarah’s House provides the following:
- Shelter to women and children
- Meals
- Clothing
- Provide stability, education, life skills
- Help toward self-sufficiency
- Assistance toward finding housing
Sarah’s House is located in Pasadena, just of Shaver Street. The address is 711 Perla Road, Pasadena, TX 77502. The telephone number is 713.475.1480.
Star of Hope Family
Star of Hope Family is a new facility that offers shelter to families as well as single women.
This womens shelter in Houston can house up to 130 families and 160 single women. Families are able to stay for up to 18 months.
For intake you can call Star of Hope directly at 713.748.0700 or complete a request online.
The following services are offered at the shelter:
- 30 days to 18 months of basic care through transformational programs
- Case Management
- Safe housing and basic services
- Needed social services, guidance, therapy and support to begin healing emotional scars
- Licensed intensive substance abuse recovery program
- Spiritual recovery, Bible studies and chapel services
- Workforce development and education to help set and achieve employment goals and independent living
- A state-licensed Children’s Program, including child care, preschool, after-school activities, homework assistance
- A Teen Program focusing on education and healthy living patterns and transition to college
- Referrals for and assistance to secure permanent housing
The shelter is located near the intersection of Reed Road and 288. The address is 2575 Reed Rd, Houston, TX 77051. For more information visit their website or call 713.222.2220.
Homeless Shelters for Women and Children in Houston
The shelters in this section only offer a place to stay for women and children.
Mission of Yahweh
The Mission of Yahweh is a homeless shelter in Houston that provides shelter to women and children in crisis.
Below are a few of the services offered to clients at the shelter:
- The Mission of Yahweh Resale Shop offers affordable items such as furniture, kitchenware, clothing, and electronics. Women who live in the shelter also help operate the resale shop, hence gaining employment experiences like customer service, stocking, and inventory. The Resale Shop is open Monday – Friday from 10 am to 3 pm. It is open every other Saturday but closed on Sundays.
- Children’s Programs include academic tutorials, ArtBridge to inspire creativity, and a summer Bible School Program. Visit the Mission of Yahweh website for more information.
- Women’s Programs offer vocational counseling, money management classes, parenting classes, substance abuse help, faith-based counseling, and domestic abuse support. Go here for more information.
- Outreach Services include Christmas gifts for children, Thanksgiving meals, and backpack giveaways for students. For more information visit the shelter’s Outreach page.
The shelter is located near the intersection of Gessner and Tanner in the Fairbanks neighborhood of NW Houston. The address is 10247 Algiers Rd, Houston, TX 77041. For more information visit their website or call 713.466.4785.
Santa Maria Hostel
Santa Maria Hostel is a womens shelter in Houston that offers a safe place to stay for women and children.
Women with children, who are pregnant, have a mental illness, substance abuse, or physical health problems are welcome at Santa Maria Hostel.
Santa Maria offers a number of services to clients. Here are a few of those services:
- The Emergency Shelter Program offers a safe, secure place for single women who are at risk of becoming homeless or fleeing a domestic violence situation. For more information visit their website or call the intake line at 713.957.2413 ext 1155.
- BAMBI (Baby and Mother Bonding Initiative) is a program to support recently incarcerated mothers and their newborn children. Transitional housing is offered for up to 12 months. Referrals must come from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDJC). For more information visit Santa Maira’s website or call them at 713.691.0900.
- Transitional Housing Program offers assistance for up to 12 months to allow women and their families to establish self-sufficiency. For more information visit the Santa Maria website or email Carmen Jones at Cjones@santamariahostel.org.
- The Women’s Recovery Residence provides sober supportive housing for women and their children. For intake, information visit their website or call 281.745.8532.
- Women Intensive & Supportive Residential Program offers inpatient substance abuse treatment for women. For women with children call 713.691.0900. For single women contact 713.957.2413. Visit the Santa Maria Hostel website for more information.
- The Court Liaison Program coordinates between the client and the courts or Family Protective Services. Santa Maria Hostel is the only women and children’s program in Texas that offers intervention between families and the courts. For more information visit the Santa Maria website.
Santa Maria Outpatient Substance Abuse Services
Outpatient Substance Abuse Services are offered via Santa Maria. Group, family and individual sessions are provided to women in the program.
Locations for substance abuse services:
- Westside – 2005 Jacquelyn Dr. Houston, Texas 77055 Telephone: 713.957.2413
- Northside – 2605 Parker Rd. Houston, Texas 77093 Telephone: 713.691.0900
- Alvin – 713 W. Adoue St. Alvin, TX 77511 Telephone: 979.481.9523
For more information on the Santa Maria substance abuse services visit their website.
This women’s shelter in Houston is in the Spring Branch neighborhood. The address is 2005 Jacquelyn, Houston, TX 77055. For more information visit the Santa Maria website or call them at 713.957.2413.
Salvation Army Family Residence
Salvation Army has a women’s shelter in the Midtown area. The shelter is provided to women and their children.
Women have access to services like counseling, cooking/nutrition classes, money management, life skills, and parenting courses.
The children can attend field trips, parties, and educational summer day camp.
Other programs offered at this Houston women’s shelter include:
- Salvation Army Home Sweet Home Program helps women transition from the shelter to permanent housing.
- Salvation Army also connects women to the United Way THRIVE Program. THRIVE provides women with connections to employers, community colleges, and financial institutions to help them become fully independent and capable of self-sufficiency.
This women’s shelter is located near the intersection of McGowen and Crawford in Houston’s Midtown neighborhood. The address is 1603 McGowen St, Houston, TX 77004. For more information, you can visit their website or call them at 713.650.6530.
Madge Bush Transitional Living Center
Madge Bush Transitional Living Center offers shelter to women with children who are facing homelessness.
Below are requirements for this 3rd Ward Texas shelter:
- Client is a homeless female at least 22 years of age with one or two children.
- Applicant must provide documentation of homelessness from an emergency shelter.
- Has to have 12 months of documented sobriety from an agency.
- Possess a state-issued driver’s license or identification card.
- Applicants must have the ability to live independently.
- Complete an application.
- Provide documents like an ID, birth certificates, and social security cards for all family members.
Contact 713.652.3830 or email mbtclucas@gmail.com for more information about admissions.
This women’s shelter in Houston is located in 3rd Ward. The address is 3410 Drew St, Houston, TX 77004. For more information visit their website or call 832.541.1986.
Domestic Abuse Homeless Shelters In Houston
The shelters in this section focus on those who are survivors of domestic or sexual abuse. Most are designated for women and children, although some may accept homosexual males fleeing violence as well. Typically these only provide shelter to survivors of abuse, although if you’ve never experienced abuse and need shelter, call try to call these shelters anyway.
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
The Bridge offers emergency shelter for women (and children) who have experienced domestic or sexual violence.
The Pasadena Texas women’s shelter offers these services:
- The Residental and Long-term Housing Programs offer a number of housing options.
- The 100-bed emergency shelter takes in women and children who face homelessness.
- Permanent housing is also offered to women with children and a diagnosis of mental illness or physical disability. Destiny Village is the largest permanent housing complex that has 29 units. There are 12 other units throughout the community that offer subsidized rent to clients.
- Transitional Housing Program offers shelter and 2 years of subsidized rent to single women.
- Children’s Services offer wrap-around support to the entire family. In addition to protecting women, the Bridge also helps children by providing on-site childcare at the shelter. If needed the Bridge can connect children with therapy. Should a family need to stay at the shelter long-term there is even assistance enrolling the child in a nearby school.
- Advocacy and Counseling services provide support in the form of crisis intervention, individual counseling, employment assistance, legal advice, and referrals to community resources.
The shelter is located in Pasadena, at the intersection of Allen-Genoa and Fairmont Parkway. The address is 3811 Allen-Genoa Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504.
For more information visit their website or call them at 713.472.0753 24 hours a day.
The Landing
This is a day center for survivors of human trafficking who are either forced into sexual or labor exploitation.
Services are offered to survivors of human trafficking in a safe, secure office building. This location was strategically selected to deter pimps from pursuing survivors and to serve as a more discreet location for anyone seeking help.
These are the resources offered:
- Case Management
- Counseling
- Community resource referrals
- Food + Clothing
- Transportation Assistance
- GED Support
- Employment Assistance
- Resting Room
- Mentorships
- Phone usage
- Phone interpretation support
You can stop by the day center anytime Monday – Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. The address is 9894 Bissonnet Street #605, Houston, TX 77036. For more information visit their website or call them at 713.766.1111.
Bay Area Turning Point
Bay Area Turning Point offers shelter to men, women, and children who are the victims of domestic or sexual assault.
Walk-ins are welcome here on Monday, Tuesday,and Friday from 8:30 am-5:30 pm. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, walk-in hours are 8:30 am-8:30 pm.
The following services are offered to anyone who has experienced sexual assault or family violence. You do not have to be staying at the shelter to receive these services:
- 24 Hour crisis hotline
- Court accompaniment
- Assistance with filing protective orders
- Information and referral
- Education and awareness
- Violence against women support groups
- Legal advocacy
- Crime victims consultation to recoup lost wages
- Counseling
- Police/Hospital 24 Hour accompaniment
- Professional training’s and workshops
- Clothing assistance
- Post shelter follow-up program
- Housing assistance
- Case management
The services below are only offered to those staying at the shelter:
- Case management
- Job readiness
- Housing assistance
- Crime victims consultation to recoup lost wages
- Food and clothing
- Counseling
- Life skills classes
- Academic tutoring for adults and children
- GED preparation
- Childcare
- Support groups
- Transportation
- Parenting skills classes
- Budget and financial planning
- Special projects and activities
- Nutrition education
The shelter is located in Webster, near the intersection of NASA Road 1 and Highway 3. The address is 210 S Walnut Street, Webster, TX 77598. For more information visit their website or call them at 281.286.2525.
Family Time Foundation
Family Time is a 24-hour crisis helpline and emergency shelter that provides help to women and children who are fleeing a crisis situation.
This Humble Texas shelter offers the following resources:
- The Door is the name of the Family Time emergency shelter and can hold up to 38 clients. This Humble Texas shelter will assist families with counseling, meals, a safe place to stay, and assistance in finding permanent housing. Should you need emergency shelter call Family Time at 281.446.2615.
- Lambert Counseling Center offers counseling services to individuals, families, couples, and teens. For more information about the counseling center and its services visit the Family Time website.
- Family Violence services are also offered. Services include 24-hour telephone crisis intervention, an emergency shelter, someone to accompany you to the hospital, or help you with police and court proceedings. Group counseling, basic needs, and Crime Victim’s Compensation is also something Family Time can assist you with.
- Family Time Thrift Shop is owned and operated by Family Time. Families at the shelter can purchase clothing and basic needs with provided vouchers. The thrift shop also accepts donations. If you would like to make a donation or learn more about the thrift shop contact them at 281.354.5590. The address is 23874 Loop 494 Porter, TX 77365. Business hours for the thrift shop are M – F 10:0am to 4:00 pm. Saturdays and Sundays the thrift shop is open from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The shelter is located in Humble, near the intersection of Old Humble Rd and Will Clayton. The address is 1203 S. Houston Ave, Humble, TX 77338. For more information visit their website or call them at 281.446.2615.
Fort Bend County Women’s Center
The Women’s Center offers shelter to women and children facing homelessness or fleeing domestic or sexual abuse.
This womens shelter offers the following programs:
- The Domestic Violence Program offers an Emergency Shelter as well as a Non-Residential Program. The emergency program offers counseling, case management, transportation assistance, housing assistance, and career development support. The Non-Residental Program provides essentially the same services although clients do not stay at the shelter.
- The Sexual Assault Program offers essentially the same services as the Domestic Violence Program.
- Housing Assistance is offered at the Fort Bend Women’s Center as well. The shelter has the capacity to screen clients for eligibility into either the Rapid Rehousing Program or Wellness & Stability Program. You can find out more about both of these programs here.
- Penny Wise Resale Stores located in Richmond, Stafford, Katy, and Missouri City play a key role in helping domestic abuse survivors regain their footing in life. To find a resale shop near you visit the Women’s Center website.
The shelter is located in Richmond, Texas. The mailing address is PO Box 183, Richmond, TX 77406. You will likely have to contact the shelter for the physical address. For more information visit their website or call the 24-hour crisis line at 281.342.4357.
Houston Area Women’s Shelter
Houston Area Women’s Shelter or HAWC offers shelter to women and children who were victims of domestic or sexual abuse.
Call this homeless shelter in Houston to learn about availability. You can reach them at either the Domestic Violence helpline 713.528.2121 or the Sexual Assault Helpline at 713.528.7273.
Houston Area Women’s Center Services
- The shelter is offered to women and their children who are fleeing domestic or sexual abuse. Clients have access to individual and group therapy. The Career Development Program helps families to gain employment and self-sufficiency. Parenting and education classes are provided at this women’s shelter in Houston. HISD is also present to ensure children are properly educated. The Children’s Enrichment Program provides children with a sense of normalcy offering access to field trips, summer camps, and special events. Should you need shelter call HAWC at the Domestic Violence helpline 713.528.2121 or the Sexual Assault helpline 713.528.7273.
- 24-hour Helplines offer guidance to families affected by domestic abuse (713.528.2121) or sexual abuse (713.528.7273). You can also contact either number to have someone from HAWC accompany you to the hospital if you have experienced domestic or sexual abuse. Advocates are available to meet your 24-hours a day.
- Counseling services are provided to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, and caregivers of children survivors of sexual abuse.
- Legal Advocacy is offered in the form of expert testimony in civil and criminal cases. HAWC can also accompany you to law enforcement and criminal justice proceedings.
- Children’s Court Services are offered to children and non-offending family members to prepare for court. These services are FREE of charge. Call HAWC at 713.528.2121 for more information.
HAWC is near the intersection of Waugh and West Dallas Street in the Montrose neighborhood. The address is 1010 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77019. For more information visit their website or call this Houston homeless shelter at 713.528.2121.
Montgomery County Women’s Center
The MCWC offers shelter to women and children who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse.
MCWC offers the following services to women and children:
- The shelter offers a safe, secure place to stay for both women and their children. Families can stay at the shelter for up to 30 days.
- Counseling and Support Groups are also offered. To see the schedule of support groups for adults and teens visit the MCWC website.
- Legal Services include help obtaining protective orders, divorces, suits affecting the parent/child relationship, and other family law matters. MCWC offers free legal advice to victims of domestic or sexual assault.
- Advocacy Services see that survivors of domestic or sexual abuse are supported when going to the hospital or any medical appointment related to abuse.
The shelter is located in Conroe. The address is 1401 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77301. For more information visit their website or call the Montgomery County Women’s Center 24-hours a day at 936.441.7273.
The Montrose Center
You cannot stay overnight at Montrose Center but they can offer help finding a womens shelter in Houston if you are fleeing domestic or sexual abuse.
Montrose Center offers the following services:
- Emergency Shelter is offered on a short-term basis to anyone fleeing an abusive relationship. Those in the emergency shelter also have access to the Rapid Rehousing Program.
- Counseling is also offered at the Montrose Counseling Center. For more information on the services provided visit their website.
The Montrose Center is located in the Montrose neighborhood. The address is 401 Branard St, Houston, TX 77006. For more information visit their website or call 713.529.3211.
Senior Citizen Homeless Shelters in Houston
Shelters in this section offer a safe place to stay for older adults.
Turning Point Center
Turning Point Center offers long-term shelter to homeless men/women aged 50 and older.
What is the intake process at Turning Point Center?
The first step in the admissions process is calling TPC at 713.957.0099 and asking for the “intake department”.
Inform intake of your desire to stay at TPC and they will let you know when you can visit the center for an intake appointment.
Typically you can walk-in for an intake appointment any day Monday through Friday as long as you arrive before 2 pm. Despite this, you are advised to call before traveling to TPC.
What services are offered at Turning Point Center?
TPC offers the following services:
Housing is offered in the form of emergency shelter and transitional housing to adults 50 years and older.
Meals are provided three times a day to residents.
Clothing is offered to residents at Turning Point Center.
Counseling services are offered to residents needing mental health counseling, substance abuse, anger management or group counseling.
TPC helps residents to secure documents like IDs, Social Security cards, birth certificates and other basic needs documents.
TPC can also connect its clients to benefits that they may qualify for. Those services include SSI, food stamps, Medicare, Medicaid, Harris Health/Gold Card, and more.
Learn more about the services offered at Turing Point Center by going here.
Where is Turning Point Center located?
The center is located in the Spring Branch area, near the corner of Long Point and Wirt Road. The address is 1701 Jacquelyn, Houston, TX 77055.
For more information visit their website or call them at 713.957.0099.
Young Adults/Children’s Homeless Shelters In Houston
In this section, you will find two homeless shelters in Houston that specifically help young adults/children. One is Covenant House, the other is Salvation Army.
Casa de Esperanza
This is a Houston housing community for foster children.
What is the intake process?
Contact Casa de Esperanza at 713.529.0639 or email them to learn more about intake.
What services are offered at Casa de Esperanza?
This location offers the following:
- A Residential Program – Any child facing abuse, neglect or homelessness from birth to 6 years old could qualify for this program. Casa de Esperanza will house the child until a safe, permanent home can be found.
- Family Support Services – These include Parent Support Services which provide the families with resources needed to live a self-sufficient life. The Aftercare and Outreach Program ensures that there is a smooth transition from Casa de Esperanza to the child’s new home. This program monitors the family reunification process. The Adoption Program will help families obtain a license to adopt when reunification with the birth family is no longer an option. Lastly, the Post-Adoption Program offers support, training, and guidance to families who have adopted via Casa de Esperanza.
Where is Casa de Esperanza located?
They have an office located near NRG Stadium. the address is 2911 Corder, Building A, Houston, TX 77054. You can call them at 713.529.0639 or email at casa@casahope.org.
Covenant House
Covenant House offers shelter to homeless youth ages 18 – 24.
What is the Covenant House intake process?
Call the shelter at 713.523.2231.
Intake hours take place from 3 pm to 10 pm. After 3 pm call Covenant House at 713.630.5601.
What services are offered at Covenant House?
The following services are offered:
The Crisis Shelter welcomes both young men and women aged 18-24. Young parents with children up to the age of 5 are also admitted to the crisis shelter. While at the crisis shelter a case manager will assist you to come up with a plan to ensure you get back on your feet and remain self-sufficient.
The Drop-In-Center is a day program for young adults aged 18-24. Clients have access to lunch, laundry, clothing, showers, and medical care via their clinic. The day program also assists clients to transition into a Covenant House residential program.
The Rights of Passage Program provides supportive, transitional housing to young adults for up to two years. During this time clients are expected to attend a school or a vocational training program. A case manager follows up with the young adult throughout the duration of the program. Covenant House also helps clients connect to the Rapid Rehousing Program.
PEP Talk is a partnership between Covenant House, locals schools, community centers, and churches. The goal is to speak with “at-risk” youth of the dangers of street life. Resources and support are also offered to ensure that these individuals do not resort to living on the streets.
The FREE Medical clinic offers homeless youth services like primary care, mental health services, substance abuse, and more.
Education and Career Planning helps to provide young adults with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the workforce.
For more information regarding any of the services above visit the Covenant House website.
Where is Covenant House located?
This homeless shelter in Houston is located in the Montrose neighborhood. The address is 1111 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006.
For more information visit their website or call 713.523.2231.
Salvation Army – Young Adult Resource Center (YARC)
The Young Adult Resource Center (YARC) connects homeless young adults, ages 18 to 25, to housing and other mainstream supports while providing respite, emergency meals, job coaching, recovery coaching, and non-traditional educational support, tutoring, and re-engagement.
Where is the Young Adult Resource Center located?
This homeless shelter in Houston is located in the Midtown neighborhood. The address is 1621 McGowen Street Houston, TX 77004.
For more information visit their website or call 713.658.9205.
Stand Up For Kids Houston
Stand Up For Kids Houston is a drop-in center for young adults up to the age of 25 years old.
The primary goal is to help homeless young adults by providing emotional support and resources to help them establish self-sufficiency.
What is the intake process for Stand Up For Kids Houston?
For more information you are encouraged to visit their website, call them at 706.389.4264 or email them at houston@standupforkids.org.
What services are offered at Stand Up For Kids Houston?
SUFKH helps homeless young adults with clothing, food, and toiletries. They also offer help creating resumes, completing a job or financial aid applications, provide vouchers for ID/Birth Certificates, and more.
In addition to those services, SUFKH has a street outreach program for the Montrose neighborhood. They also have a drop-in center for young adults up to the age of 25. We will provide you with more information about these programs in the next section.
Where is Stand Up For Kids located?
The drop-in center is open on Friday nights from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and is located in the Montrose neighborhood. The closest major intersection is West Alabama and Dunlavy. The address is 1827 West Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77098.
The street outreach takes place each Tuesday night from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The meeting location is the Montrose area near the corner of Monstrose and Lovett Blvd.
For more information you are encouraged to visit their website, call them at 706.389.4264 or email them at houston@standupforkids.org.
You can also contact SUFKH on their Twitter and Facebook pages.
The Pink Giraffe House
The PGH is a day center for homeless youth.
The day center offers a number of services including case management, mentoring, basic needs items, and emotional support.
What is the intake process at The Pink Giraffe House?
Teens can stop by the PGH any day Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more information, you can also call them at 713.857.1404.
What services are offered at the Pink Giraffe House?
PGH offers the following services to young adults:
The Mentor Program matches homeless youth with professional, compassionate adults. Mentor help young adults by offering perspectives on life, listing to youth problems, offering solutions, and lastly helping them to set realistic goals that they can achieve.
Street Outreach meets homeless youth where they are on offers things like socks, food, toiletries, referrals, and emotional support.
The Drop-in Center is essentially a day center for homeless youth. Here, clients can stop by and get help in a number of ways. Basic needs like food, toiletries, showers, and laundry services are offered. The youth can have mail forwarded to PGH. Supportive services like counseling, help to connect to permanent housing and a playroom is offered to give clients a place to unwind.
Case Management is provided to young adults to help them connect with benefits and any long-term services they may need.
Home Host Program connects PGH clients with volunteers who open up their own homes for the homeless youth to stay. The goal is to help homeless youth by supporting them emotionally, providing life guidance and ultimately helping them become self-sufficient. To learn more about The Pink Giraffe House Home Host Program go here.
Where is the Pink Giraffe House located?
The PGH is located in the Montrose neighborhood. The closest major intersection is Taft and Fairview. The address is 2304 Mason Street, Houston, TX 77006.
For more information visit their website or call them at 713.857.1404.
Homeless Services In Houston
The following agencies do not offer an overnight shelter. Instead, these providers offer help in the form of day centers, food, housing referrals, and assistance obtaining basic needs like ID and employment.
Search Homeless Services
Search Homeless Services is a day center that helps homeless men/women with resources to help them get off the streets and become self-sufficient.
This is NOT a homeless shelter.
How does intake work at Search Homeless Services?
Call Search at 713.739.7752 or stop by 2015 Congress during business hours 8 am to 3 pm.
What services are provided by Search?
The shelter provides the following services:
Search Housing services help to take clients off the streets and place them into stable housing. The “Housing First” approach aims to help clients find a secure home and then offer assistance connecting to benefits to increase the likelihood of continued self-sufficiency.
Community Outreach services take workers from the Search hallways to alleyways. Outreach workers meet clients in their own environments to offer on-the-spot assistance. This can come in the form of food, clothing, resources, or simple support.
Child Day Care is offered to homeless adults. The official name of this program is called The House of Tiny Treasures. To qualify children must be 2 to 5 years old. There is a House of Tiny Treasures location at the Fannin Search and now open in Third Ward as well. The address for the Third Ward location is 2323 Francis Street. Call them at 713.929.6963.
Where is Search Homeless Services located?
Search is now located just east of Minute Maid Park in downtown Houston. The address is 2015 Congress Avenue Houston, TX 77002.
For more information visit their website or call them at 713.739.7752.
US Veterans Drop-In Center
The Veterans Drop-In Center offers supportive services to homeless Houston veterans.
What is the intake process at US Veterans Drop-In Center?
Stop by the drop-in center any day Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. Also, feel free to call them at 713.794.7533.
What services are offered at US Veterans Drop-In Center?
Services offered here include:
- Housing assistance
- Supported employment program
- Mental health services
- Trauma Recovery + PTSD treatment
- Substance Abuse programs
- Homeless Veteran women program
- Healthcare
- Re-Entry Program for Veterans with a criminal record
For more information on each of these programs go here.
Where is US Veterans Drop-In Center located?
The drop-in center is in the heart of downtown Houston, just two blocks down from Minute Maid Park. The address is 1418 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77002.
For more information visit the VA website or call them at 713-794-7533.
Magnificat Houses
Magnificat Houses offers many resources to homeless men/women in Houston.
Earlier in this article, we introduced you to their men’s shelter at 3300 Caroline and Myriam’s Hostel, the women’s shelter, at 2009 Congress. In this section, we will focus more on the other services offered at Magnificat Houses.
What is the intake process for Magnificat Houses?
To take advantage of any of the services below you need to be a Magnificat Houses client. To learn more about becoming a client call them at 713.520.0461.
What services are offered at Magnificat Houses?
Emergency shelters for men and women are offered at Magnificat Houses. For more information about the intake process for either shelter tap one of the links above.
The Loaves & Fishes soup kitchen offers hot meals 6 days a week (Tuesday – Sunday, closed on Mondays). The address is 2009 Congress Street at the corner of Congress and Chartres. The lunch line begins at 10:30 am and they begin serving lunch at 11 am.
Medical Services like access to annual assessments/flu shots, help to find doctors, transportation to clinic appointments, and more are offered to clients living at Magnificat House properties.
Employment Programs offer services like career coaching, resume preparation, GED preparation, on-campus jobs, and job placement assistance.
Training Programs provide clients with the skills to seek employment outside of the Magnificat Houses program.
Some of those training programs include:
The Moran Center which prepares clients for home rehabilitation or restoration jobs. Clients develop their skills via Magnificat House woodshops and metalworking facilities.
Magnificat Houses has two thrift stores where residents can develop retail experience. The Mustard Seed thrift store is located in Midtown at 1410 Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004. Business hours are Tuesday through Saturday. Contact The Mustard Seed by calling 713.524.7333. For those located near the North Central neighborhood, you can visit The Anawim Thrift Store. Its address is 2102 Common Street, Houston, TX 77009. Business hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Call them at 832.832.4196.
St. Joseph Clubhouse offers meaningful work, memberships, and a sense of belonging to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness.
The Dona Marie House is a six-acre Clubhouse where clients learn about garden cultivation and breeding animals. The clubhouse is located in SE Houston at the address of 1802 Forest Oaks Dr. Houston, TX 77017.
Where is Magnificat House located?
The main office is located at 3300 Caroline. This is also the intake location for men’s emergency shelter.
For women seeking emergency shelter visit 2009 Congress Street.
For more information about either shelter or the services offered via Magnificat Houses visit their website or call them at 713.520.0461.
St. Joseph Clubhouse
The St. Joseph Clubhouse offers a number of services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness.
The primary benefits of a membership with St. Josephs’s Clubhouse is access to employment opportunities, volunteer work, housing referrals, and a sense of belonging.
Note: St. Joseph Clubhouse is apart of the Magnificat House network.
What is the intake process for St. Joseph’s Clubhouse?
You must become a member to take advantage of the resources offered.
To become a member you must visit the clubhouse at 3307 Austin Street any day Monday through Friday. Be sure to bring your ID and paperwork from your doctor stating your mental health diagnosis.
You’ll then tour the clubhouse and speak with an intake worker about resources offered. Once you become eligible you will receive a St. Joseph membership ID and you’ll get a personal guide through your first few days as a member.
What services are offered at St. Joseph Clubhouse?
The clubhouse offers volunteer opportunities. Members can take part in a number of roles including admissions, social media marketing, tutoring other members, cooking meals, or working in the community garden.
The Transitional Employment Program connects members to jobs outside of St. Joseph Clubhouse. Members do not have to apply or interview for these positions, because they are guaranteed the position. Jobs are part-time (20 hours) and last up to 6 months.
Other services include help navigating social services, transportation help, computer education, GED preparation, and more.
Where is St. Joseph Clubhouse located?
The clubhouse is located in the Midtown neighborhood. The address is 3307 Austin Street, Houston, TX 77004.
For more information visit their website or call them at 713.523.5958.
1960 Hope Center
1960 Hope Center is a day center located on 1960 on Houston’s far north side.
What is the intake process at 1960 Hope Center?
The Hope Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Stop by during these hours or call the center directly at 832.965.5511 for more information.
What services are offered at 1960 Hope Center?
The Hope Center offers a number of services. Some of those services include a day shelter, hot showers, laundry services, lunch, counseling, mail service, resume assistance, support groups, and more.
Where is 1960 Hope Center located?
The Hope Center is located at 821 Peakwood Dr, Houston, TX 77090.
For more information visit their website or call them at 832.965.5511.
Healthcare for the Homeless
Healthcare for the Homeless (HHH) provides medical care for Houston’s homeless men and women.
To schedule, an appointment use the online form or call HHH at 713.268.6000.
HHH offers a number of services to clients. Here are a few:
- Medical services offered are things like primary care, psychiatry, STD testing, well women’s care, vision assistance, podiatry, pharmacy, and more.
- Dental services are offered free of charge. The services offered through Healthcare for the Homeless are exams, x-rays, cleanings, periodontal therapy, cancer screenings, extractions, root canals, crowns and bridges, dentures. For more information regarding dental work call HHH at 713.286.6140.
- Transportation is offered in the form of the Project Access Bus. This bus service helps Houston’s homeless population get to shelters, medical appointments, and social service agencies.
- The Health & Whole Program offers help to homeless women who have survived sexual abuse. Help includes health wellness care, health education, trauma-specific care (sexual abuse, PTSD or addiction counseling), Healing through the Arts Program, Peer Support, and Employment Counseling. For more information go here.
- HOMES Clinic or Houston Outreach Medicine Education and Social Services Clinic is a student-run clinic. Medical students from Baylor College, University of Texas, and the University of Houston operate the clinic. The clinic was created due to the demand for homeless health care on Sundays. Prior to the clinic opening, there were no healthcare options (aside from ER) for homeless individuals on Sundays. The clinic is open on Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm. The address is 1212 Prairie Street and the phone number is 713.220.9730.
Where is Healthcare for the Homeless Houston located?
HHH is located in downtown Houston. The closest major intersection is Caroline and Pierce Street. The address is 1934 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002.
For more information visit their website or call them at 713.286.6000.
Bristow Center – PATH Program
The PATH Program is a day center for homeless individuals with mental health diagnoses.
PATH is a part of Harris Center (formerly MHMRA of Harris County).
Note: Harris Center is the mental health authority in Harris County. They can help you with psychiatric or counseling services no matter your income or a lack of health insurance.
What is the intake process at PATH Program?
PATH is open Monday – Friday from 7 am to 4 pm, however, this is a first-come, first-serve process.
You are encouraged to arrive at PATH around 6:30 am for a better chance of being seen. PATH typically takes 3 – 5 new clients per day which demonstrates how important it is to arrive early.
What services does the Bristow Center PATH Program offer?
PATH Program offers the following services:
- Linkage to Psychiatric Services.
- A place to shower.
- Case Management services
- Lunch
- Temporary ID
Where is the Bristow Center PATH Program located?
The PATH Program is located in the Midtown neighborhood. The closest major intersection is Caroline and McGowen. The address is 2627 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004.
For more information call PATH at 713.970.7413 or call the Harris Center main helpline at 713.970.7000 and they will be able to answer any questions.
Compass
Compass offers case management services and helps to obtain Harris Health/Gold Card to homeless men/women in Houston.
This is NOT a homeless shelter.
What is the intake process at Compass?
Compass is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 2 pm.
Services (case management and Gold Card help) are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Compass only sees the first 10 clients per day, therefore, you are advised to arrive as early as possible. Possibly 7 am?
Below is the weekly schedule for the day center’s services:
- Gold Card assistance occurs Monday – Friday. First 10 people, so arrive early.
- Case Management assistance occurs Monday – Thursday. Walk-ins for Case Management is not offered on Fridays.
What services are offered at Compass?
The following resources are offered here:
Case management, help to obtain a Gold Card, vocational counseling (JobPoints Project), clothing and haircut vouchers, reading glasses, telephone use, community voice-mail, and mail, offers bus tickets for the Project Access homeless bus.
Where is Compass located?
The day center is located in downtown Houston. It is housed in the same building as The Beacon. The address is 1212 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002.
For more information, visit their website or call them at 713-229-8319.
Project Access – Homeless Transportation
Project Access provides free transportation services to homeless individuals. The service is provided by Healthcare for the Homeless.
The service offers travel to designated locations in the downtown Houston area where riders can access health care, meals, shelter, or social services.
The bus operates Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm.
Project Access Ticket Distribution Sites
To ride the Project Access bus you must have obtained a ticket from one of the following ticket distribution sites:
Project Access Bus Schedule
Here is a bus schedule for Project Access. Riders must have a ticket each time they get on the bus. Typically the Project Access Bus will pick up and drop off riders at established Metro Bus stops.
For more information on Project Access contact 713.286.6168.
The Beacon
The Beacon is a day program that offers a number of resources to homeless men and women in Houston.
This is NOT an overnight shelter.
What is the intake process at the Beacon?
The shelter is not open daily, therefore, it’s best to either call them at 713.220.9737 or email them at info@beaconhomeless.org for hours of operation.
Below is a brief summary of operational hours:
- The Day Center is open Monday, Thursday, Friday from 7 am to 2 pm.
- Beacon Law is open Monday and Friday. Doors open at 8 am
The shelter can only accommodate a limited number of clients which is why it’s important to arrive at least an hour prior to the center opening.
What services are offered at the Beacon homeless shelter?
The Beacon offers many services to clients, here are just a few:
At the Day Center services like a hot lunch, access to showers, and laundry services are offered. The services are offered Monday, Thursday, and Friday. The Day Center is open from 7 am to 2 pm.
Bridgid’s Hope is a program for women 35 and older who are recently released from prison. The goal of the program is to help women transition from the criminal justice system to self-sufficiency. Linkage to housing, a mentor, and case management are provided to clients in this program. For eligibility requirements visit the Beacon website. Call 713-590-3318 for more information on Bridgid’s Hope Program.
Bacon Law provides free legal assistance to clients. Some of those services include:
- Help obtaining IDs, resolving traffic warrants, and birth certificate problems.
- Assistance with Social Security, VA Benefits, and elder law.
- Housing Law regarding disputes between you and your landlord or foreclosure/title disputes.
- Employment/Labor Law regarding criminal history corrections, wills, and consumer law.
For legal assistance, you must visit the Beacon on Mondays and Fridays and arrive at 8 am. Preferably sooner. If you are staying at a Houston area shelter your case manager can provide a referral. For more information call the Beacon Law at 713.220.9780.
The shelter is partnered with The Way Home Program. This is a housing program that helps clients gain access to permanent housing. Beacon Houston is one of the few local sites that offer Coordinated Access. The Coordinated Access assessment is used to determine eligibility into The Way Home Program. For more information on the housing program call the Beacon at 713-220-9717.
Where is the Beacon homeless shelter located?
The Beacon is located in the heart of downtown Houston. The address is 1212 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002.
For more information visit their website or call them at 713.220.9737.
Bread of Life
Bread of Life helps Houston’s homeless by connecting men/women to resources like hot means and permanent housing.
What is the enrollment process at Bread of Life?
For more about Bread of Life services contact them at 832.548.0284.
Bread of Life Houston Offers the Following Services:
Bread of Life offers the following:
Help to find Affordable Housing. Bread of Life owns and operates 3 different housing complexes; Knowles-Temenos Place, Temenos II, and Temenos III.
Health & Human Services include The Arts Project, Food Services, Life Skills, a Literacy Program, and Medical & Health Services.
Disaster Relief is provided in the form of case management, a Distribution Center, My Harvey Needs and Mobile Tool Bank.
Where is Bread of Life located?
The shelter is located in the Midtown neighborhood. The address is 2019 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002.
For more information visit their website or call them at 832.548.0284. You can also email them at info@breadoflifeinc.org.
- Knowles-TEMENOS Place Apartments – 1719 Gray St, Houston, TX 77003 – 713.860.4036
- TEMENOS II Place Apartments – 2200 Jefferson, Houston, TX 77003 – 713-860-4036
- TEMENOS III Apartments – 1703 Gray St, Houston, TX 77003
Lord of the Streets
Lord of the Streets is a day center that offers multiple resources to homeless men and women.
What is the intake process at Lord of the Streets?
Contact the shelter at 713.526.0311 for more information. Operation hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 2 pm. Fridays they are open from 8 am to 12 noon.
Lord of the Streets Houston Offers The Following Services:
Here is a listing of services offered at Lord of the Streets:
Basic needs like a day shelter, food/water, food stamps, and a valid ID if needed.
Vision care is provided at the shelter. LOTS has partnered with the University of Houston School of Optometry to offer clients everything from loaner glasses, eye exams, and vouchers for glasses.
The Clothing and Hygiene Center provides clothes and toiletries to Houston’s homeless population.
Mail services are provided at the shelter. Clients can use LOTS 3401 Fannin address to receive mail from various government agencies and medical providers.
The Harris Health Clinic located at LOTS offers medical services like doctors, nurses, counselors, podiatrists, dentists, and pharmacists. LOTS will also help clients to apply for Harris Health/Gold Card at the clinic. Note: anyone who is homeless (has no mailing address) must have their Harris Health/Gold Card certified at a homeless shelter like LOTS.
Food Assistance is provided in the form of helping clients apply for SNAP benefits. LOTS has a partnership with the Houston Food Bank.
Other services include homeless letters, help to obtain ID or a birth certificate, free notary services, Project Access Bus tickets, Metro Bus Passes for a verifiable appointment, and also bus tickets for a family crisis.
Where is Lord of the Streets located?
LOTS is located in the Midtown neighborhood. The address is 3401 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77004.
For more information visit their website, call them at 713.526.0311 or email them at info@LOTShouston.org.
Northwest Assistance Ministries
This is not a homeless shelter in Houston although they can help those who are facing homelessness find housing.
NW Ministries Offers The Following Services:
NAM offers a number of different services although we will only focus on the housing-related resources for this article. Find these resources below:
The Interfaith Homeless Network (IHN) assists homeless families with household items like cleaning items, move-in kits, limited financial assistance, or transportation expenses. For more information about the IHN contact Karen Weakly at 281.885.4650 or email her at kweakly@namonline.org.
The Way Home is a program that helps to determine an individual’s eligibility for local housing programs. NAM is one of the partner agencies that assist clients with completing a The Way Home assessment which will then inform them of the housing options available to them. NAM Coordinated Access Assessor, Marcus Ferdinand can provide more information about The Way Home. Dial him at 281.855.4567.
Housing Services help families in Houston facing homelessness with financial assistance for rent/mortgage, finding affordable housing, case management, and referrals for additional needs. For more information on the program call Housing Services at 281.855.4531.
The Family Violence Center offers a 24-hour crisis line, counseling, emergency shelter, and other resources for women and children fleeing domestic violence. For more information visit the NAM website or call the Family Violence Hotline at 281.855.4673.
Where is NW Ministries located?
The agency is located in the Cypress neighborhood. The address is 15555 Kuykendahl Rd, Houston, TX 77090.
For more information, visit their website or call them at 281.885.4575.
Printable Houston Homeless Shelter Listing
Coalition for the Homeless put together this printable Houston Homeless Shelter listing. Print this listing to share with clients, co-workers or anyone else who may need it.
Houston Homeless Shelter Listing
Alternative to Homeless Shelters
Houston Rooming Houses
If you have some monthly income (SSI, part-time job, etc) but not enough to afford an apartment, a Rooming House is a good alternative.
Rooming houses start around $60/week and don’t require background checks of an apartment. Essentially if you have step income and there’s availability there is a good chance a rooming house landlord will rent to you.
To find Rooming Houses in Houston go here.
Conclusion
Many people are hesitant to stay at a homeless shelter due to the stigma that surrounds them, but they can be a great benefit if you need lots of assistance.
Searching for basic needs like food, a replacement ID, and employment requires time and energy. A homeless shelter saves you both because they bring each of those resources to you. There’s no need to make multiple trips across town (wasting what little money you have on bus fare) when Houston homeless shelters can help you with all these things in-house.
Lastly, if you are at a shelter and need help figuring things out, read Fiscal Tiger’s article about Resources for those Living in Poverty. It offers practical advice to low-income families about things like housing, medical care, budgeting your money, and more. This guide helps you to take baby steps in order to inch closer to your ultimate goal of self-sufficiency.
Nick Bryant is the author of Understanding Healthcare Is Half The Battle and a Senior Counselor with 13+ years of experience working in community health and mental health. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching WWE on Friday nights, and working toward a Google Data Analytics certification. If you have additional questions about community resources or government assistance programs, simply leave a comment below and he will follow up as soon as possible.
