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Star of Hope Mission
Star of Hope
Star of Hope gives people who don't have homes a safe place to sleep, hot meals, and programs to help them get jobs and housing. They help men, women,...
BakerRipley Community Centers
BakerRipley
BakerRipley has community centers all over Houston that help families get job training, childcare, and immigration services. They also have special pr...
HIV Discrimination Legal Help
ACLU
The ACLU gives free legal help to people who are treated unfairly because they have HIV. They fight for your rights at work, in hospitals, and other p...
Mental Health Counseling Services
Allies in Caring
You can talk to trained counselors who help people feel better and solve problems. The first two visits are free, and after that you only pay what you...
Houston 211 Helpline
Houston 211 Helpline
Call or text 211 to get free help finding food, housing, jobs, healthcare, and other services in Houston. Trained helpers are available 24/7 to connec...
Houston Area Womens Center
Houston Area Women's Center
This organization helps people who have been hurt by someone at home or someone they know. They give people a safe place to stay, someone to talk to, ...
Harris Health System - Gold Card
Harris Health System
If you live in Harris County and don't have health insurance, you can get a Gold Card for free or low-cost healthcare. This card helps you see doctors...
Crisis Text Line - Free 24/7 Crisis Counseling in Spanish
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line helps people who are going through tough times. You can text them for free when you feel sad, worried, scared, or need someone to tal...
AldeaDeFamilias Support Groups
Allies in Caring
Free weekly meetings where men and women can make new friends and help each other with stress, relationships, and staying healthy. Men meet on Wednesd...
Convivir Wellness Hub Services
Allies in Caring
Allies in Caring helps immigrant families with free counseling, job search help, housing, food, and healthcare. They offer services in English and Spa...
Home-Based Mental Health Services for Youth
Allies in Caring
Young people with mental health challenges can get free therapy and support at home. Trained helpers work with families to teach life skills and keep ...
Affordable Mental Health Counseling
Allies in Caring
Get help from caring therapists who speak English and Spanish. They help people feel better when they're worried, sad, or having problems with family.
Mental Health Therapy Services
Allies in Caring
Allies in Caring helps people feel better by talking with trained counselors. They work with kids, teens, families, couples, and people who are deaf o...
Con-Vivir Wellness Hub
Allies in Caring
This wellness center helps people feel less lonely and build good relationships with others. They offer affordable counseling in English, Spanish, and...
Local Resources Database
Allies in Caring
This website helps people find resources they need like food banks, childcare, health services, and shelters. All the information is in one easy-to-us...
12 Steps to Mental Immunity Workshop
CIRCE (Cognitive Immunity Research Collaborative)
This workshop teaches you 12 steps to think clearly and avoid bad ideas that might hurt you. CIRCE will come to your school or group to teach these he...
Houston Health Department - WIC
City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department
Houston's WIC program gives free healthy food to pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5. They also teach families about good nutrition and con...
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
This organization helps people with their mental health by offering free check-ups to see how you're feeling and support groups where you can talk wit...
Lone Star Legal Aid
Lone Star Legal Aid
Lone Star Legal Aid gives free legal help to people who don't have much money. They help with housing problems, family issues, getting benefits you de...
Ambassadors of Peace Leadership Program
Cities for Peace
This 8-week program teaches community leaders how to stay calm and help people work together better. Leaders learn breathing exercises and ways to sol...
Orgs (20)
Simons Foundation
Funds scientists studying math, brain science, and autism. Supports research that could lead to new medicines and better ways to help people.
Visit websiteBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
World's largest private foundation with U.S. education programs in Houston.
Visit websiteThe Meadows Foundation
One of the largest private foundations in Texas, supporting education, health, arts, and civic engagement.
Visit websiteThe Moody Foundation
One of Texas' largest foundations, funding education, health, community development, and the arts.
Visit websiteThe Fondren Foundation
Supports education, health, social services, and community development across Houston.
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard
Fully funded fellowship year for bold thinkers and doers from diverse fields
Visit websitePsychology of Technology Lab
Studies how technology affects our minds and well-being. Helps people understand the psychology behind digital tools and social media to promote healthier technology use.
Visit websiteParents to Parents
A group where parents help each other learn and grow. They share tips and support each other through parenting challenges.
Visit websiteRice University
Rice University is a comprehensive research university in Houston, Texas. Rice produces Houston’s next generation of leaders and advances tomorrow’s thinking.
Visit websiteSidewalk Talk
Sets up listening booths where trained volunteers sit and listen to anyone who needs to talk. Provides a friendly, judgment-free space for people to share what's on their mind.
Visit websiteYale School of Public Health
Leading public health research and education institution
Visit websiteFeelReal
Connects people with mental health resources and builds stronger communities through emotional wellness programs. Creates safe spaces for mental health support.
Visit websiteesteeem
Helps young people and families build confidence and good mental health through programs and support services.
Visit websiteGreater Good Science Center
Based at UC Berkeley, Greater Good reports on groundbreaking research into the roots of compassion, happiness, and altruism.
Visit websiteTogether We Remember
Creates safe spaces where people can talk about grief and find connection with others who understand. Helps communities come together through difficult times by sharing stories and building empathy.
Visit websiteOne Pedal at a Time
Brings people together through cycling to create cleaner transportation and stronger neighborhoods. Organizes bike rides, teaches cycling skills, and advocates for better bike paths and safer streets.
Visit websiteSocial Well-Being Network
Teaches people how to bridge differences, build relationships, and create spaces where everyone belongs. Focuses on bringing communities together and improving well-being through education and community-building programs.
Visit websiteRobin Hood Foundation
Gives money to groups that help families get food, housing, healthcare, and jobs. Works to make sure everyone has what they need to live a good life.
Visit websiteTempleton Foundation
The John Templeton Foundation funds research and catalyzes conversations that inspire people with awe and wonder.
Visit websiteMental Health America of Greater Houston
Leading Mental Health Education and Advocacy, MHAGH is Greater Houston's longest-serving mental health and advocacy organization.
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Complete Communities: Building Better Neighborhoods
A city initiative investing in historically underserved neighborhoods through infrastructure improvements, health access, workforce development, and c...
H.R. 5376Active
New Law Helps Houston Families Save Money on Energy and Medicine
Federal legislation providing $370B in clean energy investments, prescription drug price caps for Medicare, and tax credits for energy efficiency that...