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CARE for Completion: Off-Campus Resources

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While Lone Star College offers many on-campus support services, we understand that sometimes you may require off-campus support to meet basic needs. Local agencies and organizations, such as food banks, and clothing banks, offer tremendous support to our community.

We encourage anyone who needs assistance to reach out to someone at your home campus. Expand the options below to learn more. If you can't find the information you need here, please reach out to a counselor on your campus.

Enrolled Student at LSC and need help?

Request services, including food vouchers and other vital resources, available to help you succeed!
Log in to MyLoneStar to complete the CARE Request Form with just a few clicks. Go to your student
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Communities In Schools of Houston
Students who want to connect with CIS support resources should contact their campus representative found on the Communities in Schools link. 
An on-campus service that connects students to Emergency needs (food, shelter, clothing) as well as counseling services and crisis intervention. The goal of this program is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

2-1-1 Texas
2-1-1 Texas HELPLINE provides free and confidential information and referral services to those in need, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Community resource information includes: Basic Needs • Senior Services • Veterans Services • Child Care • Employment Services • Health Care • Legal Services • Disaster Resources. If you need help, dial 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905.  Community resource information is also available online at www.211texas.org.

HAAM (Humble Areas Assistance Ministries)
At HAAM, caring and dedicated bilingual staff and volunteers provide help and hope to very low, low and moderate income individuals and families in need.

Houston Food Bank Pantry Locator
2445 North Freeway
Houston, TX 77009
Phone: 713.223.3700

Interfaith of the Woodlands Food Pantry
Location: 4242 Interfaith Way | The Woodlands, TX 77381
Phone: 281.367.1230

Montgomery County Food Bank Pantry Locator
Phone: 936.271.8800

St. Anthony’s Bread
Location: 7801 Bay Branch Dr. | The Woodlands, TX 77382
Phone: 832.482.4210

Waller Assistance and Restoration Ministries, Inc. (W.A.R.M.)
The W.A.R.M. Assistance Office provides supplemental food, clothing and personal assistance to families in need in the Waller area and Waller Independent School District.

Communities In Schools of Houston
Students who want to connect with CIS support resources should contact their campus representative found on the Communities in Schools link. 
An on-campus service that connects students to Emergency needs (food, shelter, clothing) as well as counseling services and crisis intervention. The goal of this program is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Community Assistance Center
At the Community Assistance Center, we build strong relationships with our clients and their families by doing an individualized assessment of their specific needs during a time of instability. We access community resources, establish recovery goals, and provide opportunities to learn valuable workforce skills in order to establish a stronger foundation to train our clients to support themselves and their families.
Location: 1022 McCall Ave | Conroe, TX 77301
Phone: 936.539.9211

Humble Area Assistance Ministries (HAAM)
Humble Area Assistance Ministries (HAAM) is an interfaith organization that helps community residents in crisis by providing essential resources to move towards self-sufficiency.
Location: 1302 1st Street E. | Humble, TX 77338
Phone: 281.446.1004

Laundry Love
Laundry Love is free and available to anyone who needs to wash their clothes/bedding.
Location: Search here for the location closest to you.

Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM)
Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) is a nonprofit, community-based, multi-program social service agency that strives to meet basic human needs through Neighbors Helping Neighbors. NAM provides assistance in areas including food, shelter, health, education, safety and financial education.
Location: 15555 Kuykendahl Rd | Houston, TX 77090
Phone: 281.885.4555

Online Benefits assessment from Benefits.gov
Official Benefits website of the US Government. Designed to increase access to benefit information.

Waller Assistance and Restoration Ministries, Inc. (W.A.R.M.)
The W.A.R.M. Assistance Office provides supplemental food, clothing and personal assistance to families in need in the Waller area and Waller Independent School District.

Communities In Schools of Houston
Students who want to connect with CIS support resources should contact their campus representative found on the Communities in Schools link.
An on-campus service that connects students to Emergency needs (food, shelter, clothing) as well as counseling services and crisis intervention. The goal of this program is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

CareerOneStop
CareerOneStop is a website sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor that provides resources to find training resources and job searches that match your interests.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is an excellent resource to gain career information. It will provide you with reports on many careers with accurate information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

O*NET (Occupational Information Network)
The O*NET is an up-to-date occupational database with descriptions and skill sets for specific occupations. O*NET information helps workers evaluate what skills are needed in their current occupations, how existing skills may transfer to other occupations and what new skills will be required to make the transition to a new occupation.

Communities In Schools of Houston
Students who want to connect with CIS support resources should contact their campus representative found on the Communities in Schools link.
An on-campus service that connects students to Emergency needs (food, shelter, clothing) as well as counseling services and crisis intervention. The goal of this program is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to be immediately connected to a network of resources and crisis services.

Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse
AVDA’s free legal representation for protective orders, divorce, child support, child custody and adoption in the case of parent fatality is still available in Austin, Grimes, Fort Bend, Harris, Waller and Washington counties. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Hub Providers
Get the latest information on COVID-19 vaccine availability and locations. 

COVID-19 Texas Mental Health Support
Texas Health and Human Services has launched a 24/7 statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This new resource offers COVID-19-related mental health support for all Texans. 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.

Family Houston
Parenting resources and services.

Harris County Hospital District
Financial assistance for medical care.

Houston Area Women's Center
The Houston Area Women’s Center's residential campus housing women and children will stay open, while the Counseling and Education Campus at 1010 Waugh Drive remains temporarily closed. Support by phone is also available for: safe harbor hotel emergency assistance, 24/7 hotlines, hospital accompaniment, legal advocacy, children’s court services, housing and case management. To access services, clients are asked to call hotlines listed at hawc.org/contact/.

Interfaith Community Clinic
A nonprofit health care center providing medical care, dental care, counseling and patient service assistance to the uninsured in Montgomery County since 1996.
Location: 101 Pine Manor
Oak Ridge North, TX 77385
Phone: 281.364.7889

Laundry Love
Laundry Love is free and available to anyone who needs to wash their clothes/bedding.
Location: Search here for the location closest to you.

Montgomery County Hospital District
HCAP serves as the County Indigent Health Care Program for Montgomery County. As the payer of last resort, HCAP is designed to provide covered healthcare services to eligible, low income residents who have no other public or private health care benefits. MCHD contracts for services with local physicians, hospitals, and other providers.

Montgomery County United Way
We are here to support families and individuals when they are going through crises, like job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters.
Location: 1600 Lake Front Circle
Spring, TX 77380
Phone: 281.292.4155

Online Benefits assessment from Benefits.gov
Official Benefits website of the US Government. Designed to increase access to benefit information.

Pregnancy Assistance Center North
PACN is a non-profit pregnancy medical clinic that serves women and men by offering “whole person” care for sexual health and pregnancy decisions. All services are at no cost.
Spring/Woodlands 281-367-1518, Conroe 936-441-6442

United Way of Greater Houston
We are here to support families and individuals when they are going through crises, like job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters.
Web Resource Guide: Referral.uwtgc.org
Phone: 211 or 713.957.4357

GREATER HOUSTON AREA

2-1-1 Texas
Phone: 211 OR (877) 541-7905

Coalition for the Homeless
2000 Crawford Street, Suite 700, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 713.739.7514

Mental Health of America of Greater Houston
2211 Norfolk, Suite 810, Houston, Texas 77098
Phone: 713-523-8963; Fax: 713-522-0698

National Alliance on Mental Health – Greater Houston
9401 Southwest Freeway Suite 1234, Houston, TX 77074
Phone: (713) 970-4419

Tri-County Services
Routine: (800) 550-8408; Crisis: (800) 659-6994

LSC-CYFAIR AREA

Cypress Assistance Ministries
11202 Huffmeister Rd, Houston, TX 77065
Phone: 281.955.7684

Krist Samaritan Center
17555 El Camino Real, Houston, Texas 77058
Phone: 281.480.7554

Mental Health Crisis Clinic (CyFair area)
 

LSC-MONTGOMERY AREA

Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
(formerly MHMRA of Harris County)
Mental health services provided to clients without insurance who live in Harris County.
Main Line and Crisis Line: 713-970-7000, option 1

Montgomery County Women's Center
The Montgomery County Women’s Center provides a 24-hour hotline, safe shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and legal services to survivors of family violence, sexual assault and stalking. 24 Hour Crisis Hotline 936-441-7273.

Woodlands Family Institute
1610 Woodstead Court, Suite 420, The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Phone: 281.363.4220

LSC-NORTH HARRIS AREA

Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
2801 Gessner Road, Houston, TX 77080
Phone: 832-834-7710
Inpatient/Outpatient Free Phone Assessments

LSC-TOMBALL AREA

Champion Christian Counseling Center
333 S Cherry St., Tomball, Texas 77375
Phone: 281.357.0074

Shield Bearer Counseling Services (Tomball)
Call for Appointment: 281.894.7222 (No walk-ins)

LSC-UNIVERSITY PARK AREA

Cypress Creek Hospital
17750 Cali Drive, Houston, Texas 77090
Phone: 281.586.7600

Communities In Schools of Houston
Students who want to connect with CIS support resources should contact their campus representative found on the Communities in Schools link. 
An on-campus service that connects students to Emergency needs (food, shelter, clothing) as well as counseling services and crisis intervention. The goal of this program is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

HOUSING

Coalition for the Homeless
A private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership in the development, advocacy, and coordination of community strategies to prevent and end homelessness.
Phone: 713.739.7514
Location: 2000 Crawford Street, Suite 700 | Houston, TX 77002

Harris County Housing Authority
Our mission is to provide quality affordable housing and assist residents in achieving economic independence.
Location: 8933 Interchange Dr. | Houston, TX 77054
Phone: 713.578.2100

Montgomery County Housing Authority
Assists extremely low income individuals and families with decent, safe, and affordable housing.
Location: 1500 N Frazier Street | Conroe, TX 77301
Phone: 936.441.5816

The Houston Housing Authority
To improve lives by providing quality, affordable housing options and promoting education and economic self-sufficiency.
Location: 2640 Fountain View, #400 | Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 713.260.0600 or 713.260.0547 TTY

CREDIT/DEBT COUNSELING & FINANCIAL PLANNING

Consumer Credit Counseling Services
A nonprofit credit counseling agency that helps consumers take control of their financial lives through credit counseling, debt consolidation, and financial education.
Houston Office: 700 Milam St. Suite 1300 | Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 800.769.3571
Email: info@consumercredit.com

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Montgomery County Community Development
Covid-19 Financial Assistance (Rent/Mortgage, Utility, Prescription). Montgomery County Community Development works to develop decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for legal low-and moderate-income residents of Montgomery County, Texas.
Phone: 936.538.8060

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Houston Bar Association Free Legal Line
Free legal advice for Houston citizens.
Phone: 713.759.1133
English: 1st & 3rd Wed. of Every Month 5pm – 9pm
Espanola: 1st Thu. of Every Month 6pm – 8pm

Lone Star Legal Aid
Lone Star Legal Aid is the fourth largest service provider of free legal aid in the United States.
Conroe Office: 412 West Lewis St. | Conroe, TX 77301
Phone: 936.539.2130 or 888.595.8969

 

MULTIPLE SERVICES AVAILABLE

2-1-1 Texas
2-1-1 Texas HELPLINE provides free and confidential information and referral services to those in need, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Community resource information includes: Basic Needs • Senior Services • Veterans Services • Child Care • Employment Services • Health Care • Legal Services • Disaster Resources. If you need help, dial 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905.  Community resource information is also available online at www.211texas.org.

Community Assistance Center
At the Community Assistance Center, we build strong relationships with our clients and their families by doing an individualized assessment of their specific needs during a time of instability. We access community resources, establish recovery goals, and provide opportunities to learn valuable workforce skills in order to establish a stronger foundation to train our clients to support themselves and their families.
Location: 1022 McCall Ave | Conroe, TX 77301
Phone: 936.539.9211

Harris County Social Services
This office is focused on addressing the housing, infrastructure and public service needs of the low to moderate income community in Harris County.

Humble Area Assistance Ministries (HAAM)
Humble Area Assistance Ministries (HAAM) is an interfaith organization that helps community residents in crisis by providing essential resources to move towards self-sufficiency.
Location: 1302 1st Street E. | Humble, TX 77338
Phone: 281.446.1004

Montgomery County United Way
We are here to support families and individuals when they are going through crises, like job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters.
Location: 1600 Lake Front Circle | Spring, TX 77380
Phone: 281.292.4155

Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM)
Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) is a nonprofit, community-based, multi-program social service agency that strives to meet basic human needs through Neighbors Helping Neighbors. NAM provides assistance in areas including food, shelter, health, education, safety and financial education.
Location: 15555 Kuykendahl Rd | Houston, TX 77090
Phone: 281.885.4555

Texas Health and Human Services
Gain access to Medicaid, CHIP insurance program, Lone Star card, SNAP food benefits, and/or TANF cash benefits for eligible families.

United Way of Greater Houston
We are here to support families and individuals when they are going through crises, like job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters.
Phone: 211 or 713.957.4357

Communities In Schools of Houston
Students who want to connect with CIS support resources should contact their campus representative found on the Communities in Schools link.
An on-campus service that connects students to Emergency needs (food, shelter, clothing) as well as counseling services and crisis intervention. The goal of this program is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Collaborative for Children, Houston, TX
Parenting resources and links to subsidized child care

Family Houston
Parenting resources and services

Online Benefits assessment from Benefits.gov
Official Benefits website of the US Government. Designed to increase access to benefit information.

Texas Head Start and Early Head Start
Texas Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families. Many Head Start programs also provide Early Head Start serves infants, toddlers, and pregnant women and their families who have incomes below the Federal poverty level.

Workforce Solutions
Employment support and financial support for child care

YMCA of Greater Houston
Infant and Toddler care programs as well as before and after school programs

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