• Medical Bills Assistance

    Dollar For Organization

    Get assistance with Medical Bills through Dollar For. They advocate for patients to eliminate medical bills.

  • Discounts on Prescriptions

    Good Rx

    Enter the name of your prescription, dosage and quantity and it will give you the list of prices at several pharmacies in the area.

  • Low-Cost Vision Services

    Visual Compassion at In Focus Vision Center

    18555 Kuykendahl

    Spring, TX 77379

    (281) 547-7477

    By appointment only

  • Housing Assistance and Support

    They are listed in order of immediate need to more long-term support. Please reach out to them and ask questions to make sure you get what you’re looking for. 

     

    Star of Hope

    You have to call to see if there’s space, but you can check daily.

    4848 Loop Central Dr #500

    Houston, TX 77081

    713-748-0700

    They will do intakes from 8 am to 3 pm but will be admitted in person, based on space, starting at 7 pm.

     

    Women & Family Development Center at Star of Hope’s Cornerstone Community

    Provides a continuum of care including crisis services through intensive programs offering stability, personal development, and hope. Each day at the Women & Family Development Center, we house up to 150 families and 180 single women.

     

    Magnificat Homes Housing Program

    Provides short-term residence for 1 to 90 nights until a person can work and live outside of a supportive environment.

    Emergency shelter for the homeless

    We offer a 14-30 day stay and the opportunity to apply for longer-term shelter. Intake interviews are in-person by appointment, with limited walk-in availability, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm.

    Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, and beds are limited. Call (713) 529-4231, ext. 1 to request an appointment. Location 1410 Elgin St. Houston, TX 77004

     

    Mission of Yahweh

    (713) 466-4785 ext. 100

    Please call or email intake@missionofyahweh.org

     

    Raise Up Families

    They are not an emergency assistance program, but you can apply and, if approved, you will get financial assistance to help you get started.

    713-973-8083

     

    Almost There Supportive Services – For Women

    5718 Westheimer Road

    Houston, TX 77053

    281-310-1457

    Intake Hours: 9 am - 4 pm Tues & Weds 9 am-7 pm Thurs & Friday, Saturdays appt only.

     

    Currently, they house women that may be experiencing homelessness, domestic fleeing issues, felons & veterans. We work with you to help you become independent and stress-free. There is a small weekly fee but other alternatives exist if there is no income.

     

     

     

    HUD Approved Housing Counselor

    Chinese Community Center

    (They are good for locating affordable housing and put you in contact with housing-only resources for when you’re ready to get your own place.)

    9800 Town Park Dr

    Houston, TX 77036-2316

    WEBSITE: https://ccchouston.org/housing/ PHONE: 713-271-6100

    EMAIL ADDRESS: housing@ccchouston.org

    LANGUAGES: Cantonese, Chinese Mandarin, English

     

    For additional locations, go to https://www.consumerfinance.gov/find-a-housing-counselor/?zipcode=77077#hud_search_container

     

     

    Additional information can be found on the Wraparound portion of the Ashford Website under Additional Resources, https://www.houstonisd.org/domain/53628.

    You can also submit a request for assistance via a Student Assistance Form, https://hisd.my.site.com/saf/s/?language=en_US&isdtp=p1

     

  • Eviction Support

    Houston Harris Helps

    Harris County wants you to know your Rights and how the Eviction Process works. 

     

  • Domestic Violence Support

    The Houston Area Women's Center

    Free. Confidential. 24/7

    The Houston Area Women's Center serves thousands of women, children and families each year, escaping domestic violence, sexual assault or sex trafficking. They help survivors transform their lives, free from violence. 

    Domestic Violence Hotline - 713.528.2121

    Sexual Assault Hotline - 713-528-7273

  • Situation Specific Needs

    If you need additional personalized support or would like to discuss your situation, please submit a Student Assistance Form (SAF) using the QR code or web link below to reach out to your campus Wraparound Resources Specialist.

     

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