Family Life Training Center

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The Training Center provides services for single parents or families. They offer counseling, college credit programs, and discipleship classes. Clients must be at least 17 and can be either male or female. They require at least a 1 year commitment to the program. You do have to pay rent in the apartment/dorm and open a checking account. However, sponsorships are provided.

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Contact Information:

Phone: (281) 34-9505

Fax: (409) 532-1442

Email: info@straightway.org

Address: P.O. Box 134, Hungerford, TX 77448

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Star of Hope Homeless Shelter Program

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The family center provides services for males and females as long as they have children and are over the age of 18. A picture ID or birth certificate is required. They provide shelter for 90 days at no charge and offer counseling, spiritual counseling, clothing for children, personal hygiene classes, parenting classes, goal setting, and anger/stress management classes.

 

Contact Information:

 

Women & Family Shelter

Phone: (713) 222-2220

Fax: (713) 222-1046

Website: www.sohmission.org

Address: 419 Dowling, Houston, TX 77003

 

Doris & Carlos Morris Men's Development Center

Phone: (713) 227-8900

Address: 1811 Ruiz, Houston, TX 77002  

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Crisis Intervention of Houston

 

The Crisis Intervention services are mainly offered over the telephone. Their hotlines are available to any age or race at any time of the day. They provide Christian counseling, information and referrals. Community outreaches are available, but to obtain information the main office must be contacted. There is no fee for any of their services.

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Crisis Hotline: (713) 228-1505

Survivors of Suicide: (713) 527-9864

Teen Line: (713) 529-8336

Spanish Hotline: (713) 526-8088

Website: www.crisishotline.org  

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Salvation Army Shelters

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Family Residents

Phone: (713) 650-6530

Fax: (713) 650-0910

Website: www.salvationarmy.org

Address: 1603 McGowen, Houston, TX 77004

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Men's Transient Lodge - Disaster Services

Phone: (713) 224-2875

Address: 2407 N. Main, Houston, TX 77009

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Temporary Juvenile Shelter

Phone: (713) 869-3551

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The family residence shelter provides care for any age women along with her children. There is no time limit for a stay in the shelter and there is no fee. The man's shelter provides breakfast and a lunch in the afternoon. They also offer drug and alcohol rehabilitation. It is also a Christian program. One form of identification is needed for admission. The first seven nights are free of charge and $7 per night is charged thereafter. There is no time limit to how long a man can be in the shelter. 

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Open Door Mission

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Phone: (713) 921-7520

Fax: (713) 921-4206

Website: www.opendoorhouston.org

Address: 5803 Harrisburg Blvd., Houston, TX 77011

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Open Doors Mission provides emergency shelter, medical and social services, clothing and they serve over 750 meals a day to their residents as well as people in the community. They only serve men between the ages of 18 and 95. The length of stay in the shelter depends on the situation. There is no fee for any of their services. 

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Montrose Clinic (HIV Clinic)

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Phone: (713) 830-3000

Fax: (713) 830-3039

Website: www.montrose-clinic.org

Address: 215 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77006

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The clinic provides long-term care to men and women 14 and over who have HIV. There is no fee for their services. 

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The Ruth Homes

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Phone: (607) 243-8126

Address: Rt. 14 PO Box, Lakemont, NY 14857

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The Freedom Village USA's home for women 21 and older. 

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DO Drop Inn

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Phone: (713) 651-9941

Address: 2310 Austin, Houston, TX 77004

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The DO Drop Inn is not a shelter, but a residency/dormitory for men over the age of 18 who are working in labor halls in the area. Men must hold a job while in the dorm and pay a fee of $7 per day, $40 per week, or $120 per month.

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One London House

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Phone: (713) 474-4963

Address: 6610 London Street, Houston, TX 77021

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The London House is state licensed and provides personal care to men and women over 18. It is basically home, health care and nutrition. They have dentists and doctors available. There is no time limit to stay in the house and there is a sliding scale fee depending upon each individual's situation.

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Covenant House - Right of Passage Program

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Phone: (713) 787-9408

Website: www.covenanthouse.org

Address: 8700 Woodway Dr., Houston, TX 77063

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This is an 18 month long-term transitional living program for 16 males and 8 females ages 18-21. The program provides them with skills for independent living. Each resident helps with chores or works or attends school. It is a five level system. Residents contribute to the expenses of the home and volunteer one day per month at the Ronald McDonald House. On the job training is given and 60% of residents paycheck goes into a banking account that Covenant House keeps for resident, 20% goes towards rent, and 20% residents keep for themselves. They also offer a mother and child program called (ROPAL), life skills, employee programs, substance abuse counseling, GED and vocational education.

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Canaan Land Christian Center

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Phone: (334) 365-9086

Local Area Phone: (713) 864-6007

Address: Rt. 1 Box 74 F, Marbury, AL

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This program is for any young women age 19-40 who is willing to commit for a full year. This is a non-profit faith ministry and is rendered for services. There is a $50 registration fee, but they will work with you. The ministry offers continued education, the chance to earn a GED, learn skills such as home management, gardening, and food preparation. Residents are involved in daily Bible studies, regular church attendance at the Living Water Church with group and personal prayer time. Daily physical exercise balances out the program. The women have access to a 24-hour counseling staff and a Christ centered school.