# Homelessness Help Resources - Texas ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Texas Homeless Network (THN):** - **Phone:** 1-512-482-8270 - **Website:** [https://www.thn.org](https://www.thn.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, support for Continuum of Care programs, and training for organizations assisting the homeless. - **Texas Housing Assistance Program:** - **Phone:** 1-800-525-0657 - **Website:** [https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us](https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/) - **Services Provided:** Rental assistance, affordable housing resources, and homelessness prevention programs. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Houston Area - **Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County:** - **Phone:** 1-832-531-6000 - **Website:** [https://www.homelesshouston.org](https://www.homelesshouston.org/) - **Office Location:** 2000 Crawford St, Ste 700, Houston, TX 77002 - **Specialized Services:** Coordinated access system for housing, emergency shelter referrals, and outreach services. ### Dallas-Fort Worth Area - **Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA):** - **Phone:** 1-972-638-5600 - **Website:** [https://mdhadallas.org](https://mdhadallas.org/) - **Office Location:** 2816 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 - **Specialized Services:** Housing solutions, coordinated entry services, and advocacy. - **Presbyterian Night Shelter (Fort Worth):** - **Phone:** 1-817-632-7400 - **Website:** [https://www.journeyhome.org](https://www.journeyhome.org/) - **Office Location:** 2400 Cypress St, Fort Worth, TX 76102 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, employment programs, and recovery resources. ### Austin Area - **Front Steps (Austin):** - **Phone:** 1-512-305-4100 - **Website:** [https://www.frontsteps.org](https://www.frontsteps.org/) - **Office Location:** 500 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701 - **Specialized Services:** Overnight shelter, transitional housing, and healthcare services for the homeless. ### San Antonio Area - **Haven for Hope (San Antonio):** - **Phone:** 1-210-220-2100 - **Website:** [https://www.havenforhope.org](https://www.havenforhope.org/) - **Office Location:** 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207 - **Specialized Services:** Comprehensive care including housing, job training, and mental health services. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. - **Texas Homeless Education Office:** - **Website:** [https://www.theotx.org](https://www.theotx.org/) - **Features:** Resources for homeless youth and families in Texas schools. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **National Alliance to End Homelessness:** - **Website:** [https://endhomelessness.org](https://endhomelessness.org/) - **Description:** Research, policy updates, and advocacy resources for understanding and addressing homelessness. ## Additional Support - **Caritas of Austin:** - **Phone:** 1-512-479-4610 - **Website:** [https://www.caritasofaustin.org](https://www.caritasofaustin.org/) - **Services Provided:** Housing stability services, job placement, and food assistance programs. --- _Updated as of January 3, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact Texas Homeless Network at 1-512-482-8270._