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60 resources found for Texas

Shelter

2-1-1 Texas

Statewide Texas24/7/365

Statewide referrals for food, housing, crisis counseling, substance use treatment and benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 2-1-1 / 877-541-7905Website
Shelter

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center

Dallas1818 Corsicana St, Dallas, TX 7520124/7; day shelter 6am-5pm; night shelter 5pm-6am

Shelter, meals, showers, laundry, storage, case management and housing navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 214-670-1100 / Guest Intake 214-670-1507Website
Shelter

Haven for Hope

San Antonio / Bexar County1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207Intake M-F 8am-5pm; campus support varies

Low-barrier shelter, indoor sleeping, meals, showers, laundry, recovery and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 210-220-2100 / Intake 210-220-2357Website
Shelter

Star of Hope Mission

HoustonMen: 1811 Ruiz St, Houston, TX; Women/families: 2575 Reed Rd, Houston, TXCall or check website for current hours

Emergency shelter, hot meals, showers, clean clothing and recovery programs

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 713-222-2220Website
Shelter

Austin Street Center

DallasWalk-up evaluation M-F 11am-4pm; Welcome Center as early as 8am

Emergency shelter, day services, housing-focused case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 214-428-4242Website
Food

2-1-1 Texas

Statewide Texas24/7/365

Statewide referrals for food, housing, crisis counseling, substance use treatment and benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 2-1-1 / 877-541-7905Website
Food

Texas Food Bank Network Providers

Statewide TexasCall or check website for current hours

State list of food bank providers

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

Houston Food Bank

Greater Houston535 Portwall St, Houston, TX 77029Office M-F 8am-5pm; Sat 9am-noon

Food finder, partner pantry referrals and SNAP support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 713-223-3700 / Help 832-369-9390Website
Food

Central Texas Food Bank

Central Texas6500 Metropolis Dr, Austin, TX 78744Call or check website for current hours

Food pantry locator and partner food distribution

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 512-282-2111Website
Food

San Antonio Food Bank

Southwest Texas5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227Call or check website for current hours

Food distribution, pantry locator, benefits assistance

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 210-337-3663Website
Showers

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center

Dallas1818 Corsicana St, Dallas, TX 7520124/7; day shelter 6am-5pm; night shelter 5pm-6am

Shelter, meals, showers, laundry, storage, case management and housing navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 214-670-1100 / Guest Intake 214-670-1507Website
Showers

The Beacon

Houston1212 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002Tue-Sat breakfast 7-9:30am; lunch 11am-noon

Meals, showers, laundry, civil legal aid, coordinated access and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 713-220-9737Website
Showers

Haven for Hope

San Antonio / Bexar County1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207Intake M-F 8am-5pm; campus support varies

Low-barrier shelter, indoor sleeping, meals, showers, laundry, recovery and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 210-220-2100 / Intake 210-220-2357Website
Showers

Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center

Austin / Travis County4430 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745M-F 9am-1pm; lines form at 8am

Navigation, food, hygiene, mail, computer lab, ID printing from HMIS, shelter waitlist routing

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 512-368-2685 / Shelter referrals 512-522-1097Website
Showers

OurCalling

Dallas1702 S Cesar Chavez Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215M-F 8:30am-3pm; Sat 8:30am-noon

Meals, showers, laundry, clothing, phones, shelter referrals and outreach

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 214-444-8796Website
Laundry

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center

Dallas1818 Corsicana St, Dallas, TX 7520124/7; day shelter 6am-5pm; night shelter 5pm-6am

Shelter, meals, showers, laundry, storage, case management and housing navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 214-670-1100 / Guest Intake 214-670-1507Website
Laundry

The Beacon

Houston1212 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002Tue-Sat breakfast 7-9:30am; lunch 11am-noon

Meals, showers, laundry, civil legal aid, coordinated access and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 713-220-9737Website
Laundry

Haven for Hope

San Antonio / Bexar County1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207Intake M-F 8am-5pm; campus support varies

Low-barrier shelter, indoor sleeping, meals, showers, laundry, recovery and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 210-220-2100 / Intake 210-220-2357Website
Laundry

OurCalling

Dallas1702 S Cesar Chavez Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215M-F 8:30am-3pm; Sat 8:30am-noon

Meals, showers, laundry, clothing, phones, shelter referrals and outreach

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 214-444-8796Website
Laundry

Trinity Center Austin

AustinSun-Fri; breakfast weekdays 9am-10am

Breakfast, laundry vouchers, hygiene bags, phones/computers and basic needs

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center

Austin / Travis County4430 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745M-F 9am-1pm; lines form at 8am

Navigation, food, hygiene, mail, computer lab, ID printing from HMIS, shelter waitlist routing

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 512-368-2685 / Shelter referrals 512-522-1097Website
ID Help

SchoolHouse Connection Texas Youth ID Guide

Statewide TexasCall or check website for current hours

Instructions for free birth certificate, ID card and driver's license documentation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

Texas DPS Identification Card Services

Statewide TexasCall or check website for current hours

Texas identification card application requirements

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

TexasLawHelp.org

Statewide TexasCall or check website for current hours

Legal self-help, forms and referral information

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

2-1-1 Texas

Statewide Texas24/7/365

Statewide referrals for food, housing, crisis counseling, substance use treatment and benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 2-1-1 / 877-541-7905Website
Legal Aid

TexasLawHelp.org

Statewide TexasCall or check website for current hours

Legal self-help, forms and referral information

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Legal Aid

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas

North and West Texas600 E Weatherford St, Fort Worth, TXM-F 8am-5pm

Civil legal aid, housing, benefits and family safety issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 888-529-5277Website
Legal Aid

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

South, Central and West TexasM-F 9am-5pm

Civil legal aid, housing, employment, benefits and safety issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 833-329-8752Website
Legal Aid

Lone Star Legal Aid

East Texas / Houston regionCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal aid including housing, disaster, benefits and family safety

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 800-733-8394Website
Legal Aid

The Beacon

Houston1212 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002Tue-Sat breakfast 7-9:30am; lunch 11am-noon

Meals, showers, laundry, civil legal aid, coordinated access and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 713-220-9737Website
Mental Health

Texas HHSC Mental Health Crisis Services

Statewide Texas24/7 crisis support via 988

Crisis-line routing and local mental health crisis services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 988Website
Mental Health

Texas HHSC Mental Health and Substance Use

Statewide TexasCall or check website for current hours

State mental health and substance-use programs and resources

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Mental Health

The Harris Center Crisis Line

Harris County / Houston24/7 crisis line

Crisis line, behavioral health access, mobile crisis and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 713-970-7000Website
Mental Health

Integral Care

Austin / Travis County24/7 crisis line

Crisis support, mental health, substance-use and housing services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 512-472-4357Website
Mental Health

Metrocare Services

Dallas CountyCall or check website for current hours

Mental health, crisis and developmental disability services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 214-743-1215Website
Addiction Support

Texas OSAR

Statewide TexasCall or check website for current hours

Outreach, screening, assessment and referral to substance-use services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

Texas HHSC Mental Health and Substance Use

Statewide TexasCall or check website for current hours

State mental health and substance-use programs and resources

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

2-1-1 Texas

Statewide Texas24/7/365

Statewide referrals for food, housing, crisis counseling, substance use treatment and benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 2-1-1 / 877-541-7905Website
Addiction Support

The Harris Center Crisis Line

Harris County / Houston24/7 crisis line

Crisis line, behavioral health access, mobile crisis and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 713-970-7000Website
Addiction Support

Integral Care

Austin / Travis County24/7 crisis line

Crisis support, mental health, substance-use and housing services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 512-472-4357Website
Veterans

VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Statewide / national24/7

VA homeless program routing, emergency support and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 877-424-3838Website
Veterans

Texas Veterans Commission Homeless Veterans Program

Statewide TexasCall or check website for current hours

Homeless-veteran resource connection and grant/provider information

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Veterans

Combined Arms Texas Veterans Network

Statewide TexasCall or check website for current hours

Connection to 300+ veteran-serving organizations

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Veterans

U.S.VETS Housing

Texas / nationalCall or check website for current hours

Emergency, transitional and permanent housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 877-548-7838Website
Veterans

2-1-1 Texas

Statewide Texas24/7/365

Statewide referrals for food, housing, crisis counseling, substance use treatment and benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 2-1-1 / 877-541-7905Website
Youth

Covenant House Texas

Houston1111 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 7700624/7

Emergency shelter, crisis care, supportive services and housing programs

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 713-523-2231Website
Youth

LifeWorks Austin Youth Resource Center

Austin / Travis County835 N Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78702Youth Resource Center M-Th 12pm-4pm

Emergency shelter for youth 17 and under, coordinated assessment, basic needs, housing programs

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 512-735-2400; YRC call/text 512-473-9125Website
Youth

Promise House

DallasCall or check website for current hours

Emergency shelter, transitional housing and supportive services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

The TRAC

Dallas / North TexasCall or check website for current hours

Case management, housing navigation, education/employment support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Roy Maas Youth Alternatives

San AntonioCall or check website for current hours

Emergency shelter, counseling, transitional living and youth support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 210-340-8077Website
Families

Family Gateway

Dallas / North TexasCall or check website for current hours

Family shelter, housing navigation and supportive services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 888-411-6802Website
Families

Salvation Army Rathgeber Center for Families

AustinCall or check website for current hours

Low-barrier family shelter and supportive services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 512-476-1111Website
Families

Star of Hope Mission

HoustonMen: 1811 Ruiz St, Houston, TX; Women/families: 2575 Reed Rd, Houston, TXCall or check website for current hours

Emergency shelter, hot meals, showers, clean clothing and recovery programs

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 713-222-2220Website
Families

Haven for Hope

San Antonio / Bexar County1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207Intake M-F 8am-5pm; campus support varies

Low-barrier shelter, indoor sleeping, meals, showers, laundry, recovery and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 210-220-2100 / Intake 210-220-2357Website
Families

Caritas of Austin

AustinCall or check website for current hours

Housing, food, case management and employment support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 512-479-4610Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

2-1-1 Texas

Statewide Texas24/7/365

Statewide referrals for food, housing, crisis counseling, substance use treatment and benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 2-1-1 / 877-541-7905Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

Austin ECHO Heat Resources

Austin / Travis CountySeasonal

Heat safety resources and cooling information for people experiencing homelessness

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

City of Austin Cooling Centers

AustinActivation-based / facility hours vary

Cooling centers at city facilities, libraries and recreation centers

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

San Antonio Cold Weather Shelter Information

San AntonioActivation-based

Cold weather shelter activation and city guidance

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 3-1-1 / 210-207-6000Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

OurCalling

Dallas1702 S Cesar Chavez Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215M-F 8:30am-3pm; Sat 8:30am-noon

Meals, showers, laundry, clothing, phones, shelter referrals and outreach

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 214-444-8796Website