Homelessness Awareness

People without safe and/or stable housing are incredibly vulnerable and are more likely to be the victim of a violent crime, especially if they are a homeless woman, teen or child.

Did you know?

• In 2021, more than 52,000 people in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties accessed some type of homeless service, including prevention, clothing and food assistance. – Coalition for the Homeless
• In the Houston region, 50% of homelessness is caused by an economic crisis like job loss or an unexpected medical expense. – Coalition for the Homeless
• Homelessness in Houston has declined by 63% since 2011. – Coalition for the Homeless

Resources

• 211 Texas: free, anonymous social service hotline available 24/7 that connects Texas residents with resources that can provide to food, housing, childcare, crisis counseling or substance abuse treatment.
• The Beacon: a non-profit organization that serves individuals experiencing homelessness with daily services, civil legal aid, counseling and mentoring and access to housing. www.beaconhomeless.org
• Coalition for the Homeless: provides data and leadership to direct provider agencies, as well as public education and other resources for people experiencing homelessness. www.homelesshouston.org
• Houston Housing Authority: online directory of services that help homeless or newly housed individuals in crises and provide short-term aid. www.housingforhouston.com
• Healthcare for the Homeless: provides transportation services to homeless individuals and families seeking healthcare and services. www.homeless-healthcare.org

Emergency Shelters

• For Men:
  • Star of Hope Men’s Development Center
    » 1811 Ruiz St., Houston, TX 77002
    » (713) 227-8900
    » sohmission.org
  • Salvation Army – Center of Hope
    » 1717 Congress St., Houston, TX 77002
    » (713) 752-0677
    » salvationarmyhouston.org
• For Women & Families:
  • Star of Hope’s Cornerstone Community
    » 2575 Reed Rd., Houston. TX 77004
    » (713) 748-0700
    » sohmission.org
  • Salvation Army – Family Residence
    » 1603 McGowen St., Houston, TX 77004
    » (713) 650-6530
    » salvationarmyhouston.org
• For Youth (18-21):
  • Covenant House
    » 1111 Lovett Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
    » (713) 523-2231
    » covenanthousetx.org
  • Salvation Army – Young Adult Resource Center
    » 1621 McGowen St., Bldg. A, Houston, TX 77002
    » (713) 658-9205
• For Veterans: 
  • VA McGovern Drop-In Center (Veteran Service Center)
    » 1418 Preston St., Houston, TX 77002
    » (713) 797-2913
  • Nonprofit Housing Corporation of Greater Houston

Schedule a Presentation

To schedule a prevention presentation and learn more about homelessness, fill out our presentation request link here: https://crime-stoppers.org/presentation_request