We are here to help

Family Houston’s community support specialists* are available to assist by connecting individuals and families to resources, completing applications for medical, dental, and food benefits, and helping create a plan towards self-sufficiency. Application assistance includes: 

  • SNAP Food Benefits 
  • Texas 
  • Medicaid
  • Texas Health Women
  • TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
  • Harris Health Gold Card

*Family Houston community support specialists assist with benefits applications but do not make decisions on eligibility.

$60

Covers the average cost of a mental health counseling session.

$120

In honor of our 120th anniversary, helps us continue providing assistance to those in need.

$500

Covers the cost of specialized Post Traumatic Stress Disorder counseling for a veteran.

$1000

Provides a full day of in-school mental health counseling for pediatric patients.