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Student Health Resources

Student Resources

COUNSELING SERVICES
UHD Student Health Counseling: (713) 500-3852
/sssl/counseling/index.aspx
● Student Counseling Services
Family Houston: (713) 861-4849
https://www.familyhouston.org/community-resources-2/
●Case Management ●Counseling ●Financial Assistance
HGI Counseling Center: (713) 526-8390
https://hgicounseling.org/about-us/
●Free Counseling Services

 

COVID-19 TESTING SITES
Harris County Health Department
People can call the department’s COVID-19 call center at (713) 439-6000 for instructions
Houston Health Department
People can call the department’s COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to receive a unique identification code and instructions on where to go for testing and how to obtain their test results
Legacy Community Health
They are now waiving fees for everyone.
Legacy has tents outside the following locations for the screening:
  • Legacy Fifth Ward, 3811 Lyons Ave.
  • Legacy Montrose, 1415 California St.
  • Legacy Southwest, 6441 High Star Dr.

 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ABUSE
AVDA: (713) 224-9911
https://avda.org/
● Domestic Abuse Assistance and resources
Houston Area Women’s Center: (713) 528-3625 Rape Hotline: (713) 528-7273
https://hawc.org/ ●Domestic Violence ●Shelter ●Counseling


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Family Houston: (713) 861-4849
https://www.familyhouston.org/community-resources-2/
●Case Management ●Counseling ●Financial Assistance
NAM: (281) 885-4555
https://www.namonline.org/
●Rental and Utility Assistance ●Financial Assistance
Texas Workforce Commission
https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers
●Unemployment Assistance ●Free employment search
Star of Hope: (713) 748-0700
https://www.sohmission.org/about-us/maps-directions/
●Sheltering ●Financial Assistance ●Men’s Services ●Women’s Services

 

FOOD DISTRIBUTION
HISD Food Distribution:
https://blogs.houstonisd.org/
Free emergency food distribution sites with dates and times (80-100lbs of food) see lists of website
Houston Food Bank: (713) 223- 3700
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/our-programs/communityassistanceprogram/
●Assistance in applying for state-funded social and health services, including SNAP, Medicaid, Children’s Medicaid and others
MANNA Food Pantry: (713) 682-7556
https://www.freefood.org/l/manna-food-pantry-houston
Provides groceries to 700-1,000 families every month and is open to all zip codes. Food Pantry Hours: Monday-Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm

HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Avenue 360: (713) 426-0027
https://avenue360.org/
Low Cost/Sliding Scale Fees
●Medical Services ●Dental Services ●Psychiatric Services ●PrEP ●Housing Assistance ●LGBTQ resources ●HIV testing and treatment
Legacy Community Health Services: (832) 548-5000
https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/
Low Cost/Sliding Scale Fees
●Medical Services ●Dental Services ●Psychiatric Services ●PrEP ●Housing Assistance ●LGBTQ resources ●HIV testing and treatment
Star of Hope: (713) 748-0700
https://www.sohmission.org/about-us/maps-directions/
●Sheltering ●Financial Assistance ●Men’s Services ●Women’s Services

IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE
The Alliance: (713) 776-4700
https://thealliancetx.org/contact-us/
●Assistance for Immigrants

LGBTQIA RESOURCES
Avenue 360: (713) 426-0027
https://avenue360.org/
Low Cost/Sliding Scale Fees
●Medical Services ●Dental Services ●Psychiatric Services ●PrEP ●Housing Assistance ●LGBTQ resources ●HIV testing and treatment
Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce: (832) 510-3002
https://www.houstonlgbtchamber.com/
●Business Development and Growth ●Education and Networking ●Advocacy
LAMBDA Center Houston: (713) 521-1243
https://lambdahouston.com/
●12 Step Recovery House
Legacy Community Health Services: (832) 548-5000
https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/
Low Cost/Sliding Scale Fees
●Medical Services ●Dental Services ●Psychiatric Services ●PrEP ●Housing Assistance ●LGBTQ resources ●HIV testing and treatment
The Montrose Center: (713) 529-0037
http://www.montrosecenter.org/
Low Cost/Sliding Scale Fees
●Behavioral Health ●PrEP ●Housing Assistance ●LGBTQ* resources ●HIV testing and treatment

MEDICAL SERVICES/DENTAL SERVICES
UHD Student Health Services: (713) 221-8137
/student-life/health
●preventative medical services ●general physical ●wellness exams ●birth control consult ●STI/HIV testing ●diagnosis and treatment of infections ●diagnosis and treatment of minor injuries ●laboratory testing
Avenue 360: (713) 426-0027
https://avenue360.org/
Low Cost/Sliding Scale Fees
●Medical Services ●Dental Services ●Psychiatric Services ●PrEP ●Housing Assistance ●LGBTQ resources ●HIV testing and treatment
Harris Health System: (713) 566-6509
https://www.harrishealth.org/access-care/patient-eligibility
Harris Health Gold Card-Low Cost Services
●Emergency Services ●Medical Services ●Dental Services ●Psychiatric Services
Legacy Community Health Services: (832) 548-5000
https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/
Low Cost/Sliding Scale Fees
●Medical Services ●Dental Services ●Psychiatric Services ●PrEP ●Housing Assistance ●LGBTQ resources ●HIV testing and treatment
New Mouth:
https://www.newmouth.com/oral-health/effects/developmental-disabilities
●Medical Services ●Dental Services

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Avenue 360: (713) 426-0027
https://avenue360.org/
Low Cost/Sliding Scale Fees
●Mental Health Services
Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD: (713) 970-7000
https://www.theharriscenter.org/
●Mental Health Services
Legacy Community Health Services: (832) 548-5000
https://www.legacycommunityhealth.org/
Low Cost/Sliding Scale Fees
●Mental Health Services
NAMI: (713) 970-4419
https://www.namigreaterhouston.org/community-outreach/
●Crisis and Suicide

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Counsel of Recovery: (713) 942-4100
https://www.councilonrecovery.org/contact-us/
●Addiction ●Mental Health Disorders