No cost Texas Help Guides: Shelter, Food, Housing and More

Hi friend. These guides walk you through finding shelter, food, housing help and more in Texas, in plain words. Pick the one you need, or start with Guide 1. Every guide has a Download the PDF button too.

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1Start Here: No cost Texas Help GuideNew to finding help in Texas? Start here. How 211 works, what to do first, and where to find shelter, food, housing, health care and ID help, in plain words.
2Emergency Shelter Tonight in Texas: No cost GuideNeed a safe place to sleep tonight in Texas? How shelters work, what to say when you call 211, what to bring, and local numbers for 10 large counties.
3Housing Help in Texas: Rent, Deposits and VouchersNo cost Texas guide to rent help, Section 8 vouchers, Coordinated Entry, security deposits, rent notices and housing counseling.
4No cost Food Help in Texas: SNAP, WIC and Food BanksHow to find food today in Texas, apply for SNAP food benefits, sign up for WIC, and reach your county food bank.
5No cost Clothing, Showers and Hygiene Help in TexasWhere to find no cost clothes, showers, laundry and hygiene items in Texas, how to ask for them, and tips to stay fresh on a tight budget.
6No cost Job Help in Texas: Job Centers, Training and UnemploymentHow to find no cost job help in Texas: Workforce Solutions offices, WorkInTexas, unemployment through the Texas Workforce Commission and training.
7No cost and Low Cost Health Care in Texas: Clinics, Medicaid and 988How to find low cost clinics in Texas, apply for Medicaid or CHIP, get mental health and substance use help, and call or text 988 in a crisis.
8Domestic Violence Help in Texas: Hotlines, Shelter and SafetyNo cost, private help in Texas if someone is hurting you: national and local hotlines, shelters, safety planning, restraining orders and housing options.
9Help for Veterans in Texas: VA Care, Housing and BenefitsNo cost help for Texas veterans: VA health care, homeless veteran programs, Texas Veterans Commission, county veteran service offices and crisis support.
10Help for Youth and Young Adults in Texas: Shelter, School and JobsNo cost help in Texas for young people up to age 24: youth shelters and hotlines, help after foster care, school, jobs and Job Corps.
11How to Replace Your ID in Texas: License, Birth Certificate and SSNStep by step help to get your Texas ID card, birth certificate and Social Security card back, with fees, waivers and where to go in your county.
12No cost and Low Cost Phones and Internet in Texas: Lifeline and MoreHow to get a low cost phone or internet in Texas: Lifeline, low cost internet plans, no cost WiFi at libraries, and tips to stay reachable.
13No cost Legal and Tenant Help in Texas: Legal Aid and Eviction BasicsFind no cost legal aid in Texas, learn the basics of eviction notices and security deposits in Texas, and reach legal help in your county.
14How to Make Blessing Bags in Texas: What to Pack and How to GiveA simple, kind guide to making blessing bags for neighbors in Texas: what to pack for the weather, what to skip, and local groups that welcome donations.

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