LGBTQIA+ Resources

Covenant House Texas

Description: Covenant House Texas offers a safe space for youth ages 18-24 and young parents who are experiencing homelessness, abuse, or abandonment

Address: 1111 Lovett Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006

Hours: Monday-Sunday, 24hrs, Intake hours 3pm-10pm

Ages/Area Served: 18-24 (including pregnant individuals and teen parents with children)

Phone #: 713-523-2231 (after 3pm call 713-630-5601)

Website: https://www.covenanthousetx.org/services/resources/

Local Bus Routes: 56, 82

Services Offered: Meals, hygiene kits, blankets, clothing, case management, transportation assistance, mental health care, employment assistance, on-site medical care (at Richard Stasney Medical Clinic), health education, health screenings, substance-use assessment, Rapid Rehousing program, lockers, parenting programs for young adults and their children (up to 5 years of age), anonymous and confidential testing for HIV and STDs

LGBT Switchboard 24-Hour Helpline

Description: Free 24-hour crisis help line for Texas residents of all ages regardless of sexual orientation

Address: 401 Branard Street Houston, Texas 77006 

Hours: Crises calls accepted 24 hrs/day, general information and resources: Monday-Friday 8am-7pm

Ages/Area Served: All ages, Texas residents only

Help Line #: 713-529-3211, Office #: 713-529-3211

Website: https://www.montrosecenter.org/services/avp/switchboard/

Local Bus Routes: 25 (Richmond), 56 (Montrose-Airline), Wheeler Station

Services Offered:  24hr crisis help line for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, or allied (LGBTQIA) persons, identity-affirming support, help dealing with addiction, depression, domestic violence, sexual assault, suicide, information about HIV and STDs

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