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Community Resources

Updated: Dec 14, 2023


This blog is designed for community resources. Here, you'll find tips, help, assistance, guidance, support, advice, great food, graphics, and much more.


Houston, Texas, and its surroundings.


Family Houston is committed to helping individuals and families transform their lives. We offer this list to help those in the greater Houston area locate additional community resources

Are you an HISD parent, an HISD student, an HISD teacher, or an HISD principal? Are you looking for resources for your family or school? If so, this easily searchable guide is meant for you. It presents a fantastic collection of resources that can benefit HISD families and schools – including after-school programs, summer camps, community centers, ESL and GED services, computer literacy, cultural enrichment, family literacy, STEM enrichment, translation, tutoring, and youth mentoring. It also covers basic needs such as clothing, financial stability, food and shelter assistance, transportation, and resources linked to learning.


The Houston Housing Authority is committed to supporting its low-income, elderly, and disabled residents. If you need assistance obtaining child care, health care, finishing school, or learning a trade, please visit the links below to find helpful programs and resources in and around Houston.


Community Resource Credit Union CRCU has a long history of people helping people with low-cost, high-value financial services.


Welcome to the Harris County Housing and Community Resource Center, a one-stop shop for finding rental property, opportunities for first-time home buyers, financial assistance, emergency shelter, and other services our community offers. For direct assistance from one of our Resource Navigators, please call 832-927-4955 or email us by referring to the information in the orange banner at the top of this screen.


For nearly 100 years, United Way of Greater Houston has brought together diverse partners and approaches to resolve complex challenges holding people back.


Over 2,400 frequently answered questions have been collected and warehoused. With a broad array of reference entries developed jointly with departmental experts and providing specific information from other shared databases, the 311 Helpline resolves 85% of calls without transfer, Service Request, or follow-up.


Preparing children and teens with disabilities to engage in their community and assisting adults with disabilities to gain independence takes a team of therapists, teachers, doctors, families, and other support systems within the community. Easter Seals is committed to helping our clients and their teams with anything they need. Therefore, we have compiled a list of resources in the greater Houston area and some government and national web resources.


re: MIND provides free and confidential support groups for individuals living with, or family and friends affected by, depression and bipolar disorders.


Lone Star College will be a model college globally recognized for achieving exceptional success in student learning, student completion, gainful employment, equity, and affordability.


Serving Houston’s East End community since 1994, El Centro de Corazón (El Centro) is an accomplished Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with four health centers and offers a comprehensive range of pediatric and adult health care services for the medically underserved and uninsured, which includes primary care, women’s health, dental care, and behavioral health services. El Centro also provides ancillary services, such as case management and eligibility assistance, to help patients and their families overcome obstacles to accessing health care services.


A mesothelioma diagnosis can affect mental health. Many patients in cancer treatment struggle with depressed mood and anxiety. Mental health issues do not cause cancer, but help is available if cancer is making life more complex and more stressful.


This business specializes in professional income analysis and income tax services. This business also provides Notary Public services.


Print Ship Express is the go-to asset for the shipping, delivery, printing, and business administration needs of the residents and businesses of Houston, TX. Our group of committed, expertly prepared specialists comprehend the importance of Super-Star Customer Care—we center around setting aside your time and cash by guaranteeing you get the perfect items and administrations at the ideal cost—in a solitary, fast visit.



New Orleans, Louisiana, and its surroundings.


NOLA-311 is New Orleans’ primary source of local government information and non-emergency services. Whether you are a resident, visitor, or business, NOLA-311 will provide a prompt, courteous, and professional customer service experience.


Download Readiness Guides


We fight for every community member's health, education, and financial stability.


Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans (JFS) is a social service agency dedicated to preserving, strengthening, and enhancing the well-being and self-sufficiency of individuals and families at every stage of life.


New Orleans Unity Directory Guide


The Trauma Recovery Clinic (TRC) at University Medical Center is one of the only hospital-based outpatient behavioral health clinics in the country specially designed to meet the unique psychological and physical needs of patients following a traumatic injury. Services include outpatient psychology, social work, and psychiatry for any University Medical Center trauma patient. The TRC is located in the Surgical Outpatient Clinic on the 5th floor of the Ambulatory Care Building. The TRC accepts patients treated at the University Medical Center or the former Interim LSU Hospital (ILH) following a traumatic injury.


The following is a list of helpful resources from local nonprofits and commonly used government sites.


At Family Resources of New Orleans, our mission is to enable and empower families to become self-sufficient. We accomplish this mission by providing resources that promote affordable housing, rebuilding sustainable communities, and fostering economic well-being. We aim to help low-income families build wealth through homeownership, employment, and self-employment.

Find how to get financial help from churches, charities, and DCFS government assistance programs in New Orleans parish. Agencies offer free food or vouchers for prescription drugs, money to pay rent or utility bills, case management services, and other support. There are also charities with back-to-school supplies, gasoline vouchers, or free air conditioners for low-income households.


A mesothelioma diagnosis can affect mental health. Many patients in cancer treatment struggle with depressed mood and anxiety. Mental health issues do not cause cancer, but help is available if cancer is making life more complex and more stressful.


"Party Starters Event Rental And Catering" specializes in event and party rentals such as bounce houses, tables, chairs, tents, and event catering.


Las Vegas, Nevada, and its surroundings.


We provide Nevadans with in-depth news coverage and informed opinions that shed light on the matters that affect them most. We operate as a reader-supported nonprofit committed to transparency in how we are funded and reported.


Division of Public and Behavioral Health Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services


GUIDE TO LOCAL RESOURCES


Therapy is a process where you share your innermost problems with someone you don’t know. Sharing your life story with all the ups and downs that come with it can be very scary. I hope that you will be able to see that seeking help from a therapist is just like seeing a doctor, nutritionist, optometrist, or any other professional. Marriage and Family Therapist training, code of ethics, and state licensing requirements help us ensure we deliver the best possible care to our clients. We have added extra information so that you can become more comfortable in therapy with us. Please read below and learn more about us.


This site should be helpful for families seeking quality information regarding literacy resources, health resources, community resources, and educational resources.


Legal Resources of Southern Nevada


Workforce Connections is Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB). We are responsible for operating the One-Stop Delivery System in the Southern Nevada Local Workforce Development Area.


Nevada 211, a Nevada Department of Health and Human Services program, is committed to helping Nevadans connect with the services they need.


Immunize Nevada and Nevada Health Response work throughout the state to help Nevadans stay healthy and protected from COVID-19. This united effort is NV COVID FIGHTER.


A mesothelioma diagnosis can affect mental health. Many patients in cancer treatment struggle with depressed mood and anxiety. Mental health issues do not cause cancer, but help is available if cancer is making life more complex and more stressful.



Atlanta, Georgia, and its surroundings.


United Way 2-1-1 is an information and referral service. We gather information on community resources and refer you to the best resource to meet your needs. Currently, our digital platforms will give you the fastest service. You can search here online or download our 2-1-1 app to access our searchable database of resources. You can also text GACovid19 to 898-211 to receive a list of available resources or text 211od to 898211 to receive a list of referrals based on your zip code.


The Georgia Center for Resources and Support (GACRS) was designed by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services to assist in strengthening Georgia’s adoptive and foster families. It is managed by Families First, which, for the last 131 years, has provided empowering solutions for Atlanta’s most vulnerable population by strengthening and sustaining families.


United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta Resource Guide


Fulton County Resource Guide


We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, accessible, and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.


We sit in total awe of how God’s Hand has worked to provide nourishment for over 18,000 people per month in our neighborhood and through partnering pantries and ministries across our city. We want to thank the Metro-Atlanta Community for the abundant In-Kind Donations of food and supplies you have contributed for this purpose.


Odyssey seeks to improve the well-being of individuals and families by providing comprehensive behavioral health services.


The mission of NAMI Georgia is to empower affiliates to create communities where all affected by mental illnesses find hope, help, and acceptance through SUPPORT, EDUCATION, and ADVOCACY.


A mesothelioma diagnosis can affect mental health. Many patients in cancer treatment struggle with depressed mood and anxiety. Mental health issues do not cause cancer, but help is available if cancer is making life more complex and more stressful.



Ontario, Toronto, and its surroundings.


CAMH provides a wide range of clinical care services for patients of all ages and families, with Access CAMH as your centralized point of contact.


Community resource centers provide members of all ages access to various health and social supports and services.


University Health Network is a health care and medical research organization in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made us a national and international source for discovery, education, and patient care.


The Brain Injury Society of Toronto is a community non-profit supporting those living with the effects of acquired brain injury.


The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada. We serve approximately 247,000 students in 583 schools throughout Toronto and more than 130,000 lifelong learners in our Adult and Continuing Education programs.


This booklet provides information about community services and programs in Toronto that are accessible to residents who lack secure immigration status.


CMCP is a free family resource program that addresses the changing needs of diverse families.


The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), founded in 1918, is a nationwide charitable organization that promotes mental health for all. Over the past century, CMHA has grown to provide mental health services and support across Canada in over 330 communities, with our local branch, CMHA Toronto, established in 1953.


Toronto's City Guide


A mesothelioma diagnosis can affect mental health. Many patients in cancer treatment struggle with depressed mood and anxiety. Mental health issues do not cause cancer, but help is available if cancer is making life more complex and more stressful.










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