Rebuilding Together Houston is offering free home repairs in Magnolia Park-Manchester, as part of their East End Community Revitalization program. Click Here for Flyer

SER Jobs - GED Classes 

Hands-on learning, real-world opportunityfor young adults ages 16 to 24 in Houston

Take classes to earn your GED in 4 months 

For more info Click Here

El Centro de Corazon offers free Mammograms, to female 40 years and older that don’t have Medical Insurance and qualifies.

Give us a call for Mammograms. 713-660-1880

Job Net Computer Training - October 

**Orientation Required** Must bring your ID and Resume

Click Here for Flyer

Baker Ripley Food Fairs 

AMMA - Work & Learn Center: PAID TRAINING 

16-24 years olds who are not currently in
school or working full time may apply at: Link to Apply

Click here for flyer

COVID-19 TESTING INFORMATION

HCC Southeast Campus

6815 Rustic Street

Houston, TX 77087

Hours: M-Fri, 8am-3pm. No appointments required

Magnolia Multi-Service Center

7037 Capitol Street

Houston, TX 77011

Hours: Wed. Fri., Sat., 8am-4pm

Tues/Thurs, 10am-6pm. No appointments required

For other locations and more information click here: Houston Health Department COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 In-Home Health Testing

Click for more information

El Centro de Corazon

Apppointment required: call 713-660-1880

COVID-19 Testing Flyer

GET VACCINATED

Free vaccines Monday - Friday from 8am to 3pm

Leonel Castillo Community Center 

2101 South St. 

Houston, TX 77009

Get Vaccinated!

El Centro de Corazon

Vaccine 

Trusted. Compassionate. Bilingual. No waiting in your car. Receive your COVID-19 vaccine at El Centro by visiting elcentrodecorazon.org/covid19vaccine or by calling 713-660-1880 ext. 2160

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Fuente confiable. Compasivo. Bilingüe. No es necesario hacer fila en su coche. Regístrese hoy para recibir su vacuna COVID-19 en El Centro. Visite elcentrodecorazon.org/covid19vaccine o llame al 713-660-1880 ext. 2160

Houston Methodist 

COVID-19 Heart Study

Have you recovered from COVID-19
and are interested in having your
heart checked?
You may be eligible to participate in a
surveillance study and receive a free
cardiac MRI and Holter monitoring.

COVID-19 Heart Study Flyer

Catholic Charities 

Catholic Charities Disaster Operations - Offers assistance after crisis situations. Can help with a variety of needs based on available resources.

catholiccharities.org/our-services/strengthening-families/disaster-relief

Harris County Area Agency on Aging 

Harris County Area Agency on Aging- service for those 65+. Counselors are available to connect older adults to services based on their eligibility.

*Can also assist with applying for Medicare Extra Help and QMB. 

Call 832-393-4301 for immediate assistance.

http://www.houstontx.gov/health/Aging/referrals.html

Rebuilding Together Houston

Program: Rebuilding Together Houston provides free repair and renovation programs for elderly low-income, disabled and service-veteran homeowners in need.

Serving those 18+ who are low income, veterans, over 60 years of age, those with disabilities and those who care for minors with disabilities.

call 713-659-2511 or visit their website: https://www.rebuildinghouston.org/

Address: PO Box 15315, Houston, TX 77220

Texas Department of Insurance 

• Insurance Claims

• If you don’t have insurance, you may have the possibility of getting assistance from FEMA. 
• From the Texas Department of Insurance: https://www.tdi.texas.gov/news/2021/tdi02182021.html 

 National Disaster Distress Helpline

• Mental Health Resources

• National Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or text toll-free 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor for multilingual, and confidential crisis support service. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster.

CrowdSource Rescue

CrowdSource Rescue is an organization that is actively gathering self referrals from patients at this time for immediate assistance. Specifically, someone can request for water to be delivered, to be rescued from their home, or have food delivered to them. To register for assistance, follow this link https://crowdsourcerescue.com/

Additional Resources for Harris County Residents 

www.readyharris.org

Emergency AID 

Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated area can begin applying for assistance by registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.govor by calling 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 TTY.

·    Learn more and apply online at TexasRentRelief.com.

·    Learn more and apply by phone at 833-9TX-RENT / 833-989-7368.

·    Learn more and register for a live Texas Rent Relief Program webinar.

·    To view the February 12 recorded webinar click here.

·    To view the program Q&A click here.

FEMA INFORMATION

FEMA has announced emergency aid to Texas for local recovery efforts. Apply now HERE

Baker Ripley 

Free Tax Preparation

Baker Ripley Tax Center Flyer

• The Baker Ripley Neighborhood Tax Centers are now offering virtual tax preparation. They are also offering in person preparation at one of their 11 locations by appointment only. In order to keep everyone safe,  social distancing and masks are required. All information on how to sign up can be found here: www.freetaxcenters.org 

The Center for Behavioral Science Methods 

Looking for students ages 12–18 to help test question wording on a national survey about school-related topics. Interviews will be one hour and will take place by computer and phone. Students under age 18 must have a parent or guardian’s permission to participate. We will provide a thank you of $25 to each student who participates in the study, plus $25 to the parent or guardian who assists with setting up the interview (federal employees are not eligible to receive the $25).  

We need students ages 12–18 who meet any of the following criteria: 

• Enrolled in a public or private middle or high school. 
• Attended school in person this school year. 
• Attended school virtually this school year. 
• Homeschooled in grades equivalent to 6–12 instead of attending a public or private school. 
• Had an experience in school they consider to be bullying this school year.

To see if your child is eligible for the study, please complete a short questionnaire at https://research.rm.census.gov/jfe/form/SV_4VCoP7uGqIlYUf3, or contact Kevin at 301-763-4979 or csm.participate@census.gov for further information. Please mention the code SCHOOL when you call or email. 

Were you directly or indirectly impacted by Hurican Harvey? 

Train for FREE in Carpentry and Electricity 

Sign up Home Builders Institute Flyer now: www.capitalideahouston.org/hbi
CONTACT:
Bernice Langdon (Gulfton)
(346)-324-4794
Ramona Edwards (Acres Homes)
(281)-309-1012

Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council

MentalHealthTX.org 

has informaiton on mental health conditions, hotline numbers, social services, resources and more. 

MentalHealthTX.org Flyer English

MentalHealthTX.org Flyer Spanish

The City of Houston 

Computer Access Program 

The City of Houston is providing CARES Act Funding to get computers into the hands of low-income Houston residents who need them the most.

Computer Access Program Flyer

Computer Access Program Link

Houston Health Department

"Let's Beat COVID-19: Health, Education, and Support Services (HESS)"

HESS Program Features: Helpline, COVID-19 Coping ToolKits, Parent Connect, Student Connect, Support Services 

Let's Beat COVID-19 Flyer English

Let's Beat COVID-19 Spanish

YMCA of Greater Houston 

Does your child need care after school hours? 

Click on the blue link below for additional information 

YMCA After School Site Listing

The Meadow Center for Preventing Educational Risk 

Motivating Children to do their homework: Parent's Guide 

Parent HomeworkGuide.pdf

Parent HomeworkGuide Spanish.pdf

Public Utility Commission of Texas 

Am I Eligible? COVID-19 Electricity Relief Program

Electricity Relief Flyer.pdf

Baylor College of Medicine 

Baylor College of Medicine and Harris Health System are offering free 6 weekly one-on-one sessions over Zoom to teach parents how to help their children cope with stress or anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Children in Harris County and the rest of Texas are experiencing school closures, social isolation, lack of access to usual activities, fears of infection, and increased family stress in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of these factors may negatively affect children’s mental health. How can parents help their child cope with COVID-19 related fears and uncertainties?"

https://www.bcm.edu/community/healthcare-outreach/mental-health/coping-with-covid

BCM Coping with COVID.pdf

Methodist Children's Home

MCH: GAP Program

Methodist Children’s Home Family Outreach’s GAP Program provides services to grandparents and other relatives who care for children in the absence of parents. Supporting families by providing in-home assessments, case management services and support groups for caregivers. The Gap Program builds on the family’s strengths and works with all family members to find solutions to the challenges of raising children in today’s complex world. Reach out to Nicole Washington, Director of Family Outreach-Houston

https://www.mch.org/services/gap/

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Dating Matters: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships

Teen dating violence prevention model developed by CDC to stop teen dating violence before it starts. Dating Matters is an evidence-based teen dating violence prevention model that includes prevention strategies for individuals, peers, families, schools, and neighborhoods. It focuses on teaching 11-14-year-olds healthy relationship skills before they start dating and reducing behaviors that increase the risk for dating violence, like substance abuse and sexual risk-taking. Visit the brochure for more information. 

Dating Matters Brochure

Texas Division of Emergency Management and DSHS

Find a COVID-19 Testing Center Near You

Use your zip code to find a COVID-19 testing facility near you.  Changing times may call for more testing on an as needed basis.  Find the nearest location for you and your family. 

Find the nearest location

Baker Ripley Houston

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Join in this year’s virtual Turkey Trot! The Baker Ripley Houston Turkey Trot will be virtual this year. You can pick where you want to run and when you want to run. By running in any of our race events you are supporting nearly 600,000 men, women, children and seniors earn, learn, and belong. You can sign up for a 10K, 5K, or a 1K (Kids Run).  For more information about how to participate in the Turkey Trot visit Baker Ripley Turkey Trot website.

https://houstonturkeytrot.org/

Center for Disease Control and Prevention 

Thanksgiving and COVID-19

Thanksgiving is a time for travel and family gatherings, all of which can increase the chance of spreading the COVID-19 virus.  Staying home, having a small dinner with household residents, share a virtual dinner with others, or partake in activities at home with your family.  For more information on low risk activities that can help you and your family stay safe and enjoy the holiday you can access the CDC website

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html#thanksgiving

The Houston Food Bank

If you need food assistance, we are here to help:

• Find a Houston Food Bank partner near you or use the map below.

• Call our helpline at 832-369-9390
• Text FOOD to 855-308-2282 to find the nearest food pantry in the area.

• Apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to help you purchase groceries and get referrals to other services such as utility assistance and rental assistance with help from our certified navigators How To Get Virtual Assistance (CAP)
• Submit your request for assistance and receive a call back
• Call the helpline at 832-369-9390
• P-EBT/P-SNAP is a one-time benefit for families that have lost access to free or reduced-price meals because of closures related to COVID-19. Find answers to frequently asked questions here: P-SNAP FAQs
• Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) is a one-time benefit for eligible families to buy food.
• How to apply for P-EBT: English | Spanish

City of Houston Housing and Community Development - Rental Assistance Program Round 2

YOU MAY BE ABLE TO RECEIVE UP TO $2,112 FOR

DELINQUENT RENT FOR AUGUST OR PRIOR MONTHS

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a nation-wide temporary eviction

moratorium for certain tenants through December 31, 2020. Additionally, the Texas Supreme

Court has issued an order in support of the CDC’s declared moratorium.

COVID-19 Hotel Program

Rental Assistance Program Round 2

COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium

Harris County and the City City of Houston COVID-19 HOTEL PROGRAM GUIDELINES 

Harris County and the City of Houston have partnered to offer temporary hotel rooms for people in Harris County unable to quarantine or isolate safely. The General Population Isolation and Recovery Center (GPIRC) and Homeless Medical Isolation and Recovery Center (HMIRC) are funded through Harris County and the City of Houston. During the quarantine or isolation period, temporary hotel rooms are available on a case by case basis. These hotel rooms are shelters of last resort when routine hospital case management protocols are exhausted.

COVID 19 HOTEL PROGRAM GUIDELINES

City of Houston & Houston Health Department

Below you will find our helpline flyers for anyone experiencing financial, emotional and mental health issues during these very difficult times.

Please feel free to call back Let's Beat Covid19 Helpline! Monday - Sunday, 1PM - 11PM, 713-999-9442.

Por favor llamar a la línea de ayuda 7 días a la semana, 1PM - 11PM, 713-999-9442.

https://houston-beatcovid.com/

Let's Beat COVID 19 Flyer English

Vamos a vencer a COVID 19 Flyer en español

El Centro de Corazon - Pediatric Dental Services 

Dental Flyer English

Folleto dental española