YOUR FIRST CALL SHOULD BE 2-1-1.
Free 24/7 helpline. This is a good place to start,
especially if you have multiple needs (such as child
care, food, legal counsel, a haven from domestic
violence, rent assistance or shelter).
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
1
Houston Food Bank
832-369-9390 or visit their website
houstonfoodbank.org/covid19
2
YMCA of Greater Houston
Check website every month for updated food
distribution schedule
ymcahouston.org/food-distribution
3
CrowdSource Rescue
Make a request for food online:
crowdsourcerescue.com/coronavirus
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
1
BakerRipley Utility Assistance
Assistance for electricity and gas bills for eligible
Harris County residents. To get more information
and to apply, go to bit.ly/3bDGK81 or call
713-590-2327
2
Memorial Assistance Ministries
The Lost Loved One program provides financial
assistance to eligible families facing the loss of an
immediate family member due to COVID-19. Call
713 - 468-4516 ext. 149 or visit
mamhouston.org/lostlovedone
3
Texas Eviction Diversion Program
Helps eligible Texas tenants, who are behind on
their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic and
who have been sued for eviction, stay in their
homes and provides landlords with an alternative
to eviction. Call 800-525-0657 or 512-475-3800
(choose option 4) or visit applytedp.info
4
Lone Star Legal Aid
A website to help you understand your rights and
the eviction process, and locate rent assistance to
get caught up. Call 713- 982-7340
stoptxeviction.org
MENTAL HEALTH
1
Harris Center
If you are feeling worry/anxiety/stress and just
need a warm voice to talk to, please call COVID-
19 Mental Health Support Line: 833-251-7544
2
Baylor College of Medicine - Coping with COVID
Free parent-led therapy for children experiencing
stress and anxiety related to the COVID-19
pandemic. Call (832) 206-4034 or email
3
4
Texas Health and Human Services
People can call the Statewide COVID-19 Mental
Health Support Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week toll-free at 833-986-1919.
Hope and Healing Center & Institute
Behavioral and Mental Health Referral Line at
713-871-1004 Ext. 570 available Mon-Fri 8AM –
5PM. Houston Hope Line. 832-831-7337 Open
Daily 5PM – 8PM
COVID SCREENING
Harris County
To see free COVID-19 testing sites, please visit:
houstonemergency.org/covid-19-testing/
EMPLOYMENT
Workforce Solutions
To reach Workforce Solutions toll free, call 1 (888) 469-
5627 or visit wrksolutions.com/find-a-location
IMMIGRATION
BakerRipley;
Call 346-571-2438 / 346-867-3871 for assistance. Or Call
the Immigrants’ Rights Hotline:
1-833-468-4664
INTERNET
School hotspot devices If your PCS student needs to
connect with to the internet, but does not have access
at home, please contact your child’s school to learn how
you can receive a hotspot device.
COVID-19 Resource Quick Guide
Updated January 2021
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