in the Texas Gulf Coast Region
RESOURCES: Click on underlined text for more info or to link to resourceful websites outside of Center for Faith and Health Initiatives.
211 : a comprehensive database of social services. 2-1-1 answers the call for help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in many languages. Dial 211 from your phone within Houston City limits for referrral information or call 713-957-4357 from cell phones or outside the Greater Houston area.
311 : City of Houston Service Helpline is your one-call resource for City services. Dial 3-1-1 from anywhere within the City limits for City of Houston Services referrral information or call 713-837-0311 from cell phones or outside the Greater Houston area.
Southwest Resource Directory General support for Southwest Houston refugee communities compiled by Center for Faith and Health Initiatives.
Click to download in English with Sudanese resources,
難民資源手冊 Click for Chinese version.
SÁCH HƯỚNG DẪN Click for Vietnamese version.
Directorio De Recursos Y Refugio Click for Spanish version.
French version is underway.
Faith Community Health
Toolkit for Integrating Developmental Assets Into Your Congregation: http://www.search-institute.org/congregations/thriventpartnership/toolkit
Community of Hope Lay Chaplaincy: www.coh-international.com
Health Ministries Association: www.hmassoc.org
Texas Health Ministries- statewide network, database & resources for regional faith commununity health promotion: www.texashealthministries.org
Harris County Faith-Based Health & Wellness Network (FBHWN)- Contact Outreach Coordinator: 713-634-1251
International Parish Nurse Resource Center: www.ParishNurses.org or 314-920-6333
Spiritual Director's International: www.sdiworld.org
Social & Health Services in Harris County & Greater Houston Metropolitan Area
Senior Guidance Directory & Caregiving Handbook: http://www.srguidance.org/
Basic Needs Services: Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries of Greater Houston (ACAM): http://www.acamweb.org/
St. Luke's Episcopal Health Charities: Find safety net clinics, breast health and grant info & a toolkit for non-profits: http://www.slehc.org/
Primary care network and health support services: www.GatewaytoCare.org - Gateway to Care 713-783-4616
Affordable Medical Insurance (through Harris County Healthcare Alliance): http://www.houstonhealthchoice.com/ and affordable small business plan at http://www.texhealthharriscounty.org/.
Positive Perspective Mentors & Educational Services: www.ppmes.org
Disaster Management www.ready.gov/houston & scroll down for weather sites
Harris County Housing Resource Center: http://www.hrc.hctx.net
Harris County Employment Assistance: http://www.hrc.hctx.net/EmploymentAssistance.htm
DrugWatch.com: Info about prescription and over-the-counter medications, drug recalls, medication interactions, and current developments in the medical field.
Mental Health America of Greater Houston Guidebook: http://www.mhahouston.org/cmsFiles/Files/The%20Guide%202009%20(2).pdf
National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.nami.org - support, classes, membership etc.
Veteran/Injured in Service: http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov/nrd/public/FindSL.do?search=Search&stateId=43
Safe Riders- 1-800-252-8255 Assistance with Child seats, Educational material, Technician training, Community Presentations, State Law information: Visit www.txdps.state.tx.us
Texas Elected Officials- Find Yours: http://www.texastribune.org/directory/
Best Weather Sites
Weather warnings: http://www.weather.gov/houston
Real time traffic map: http://www.traffic.houston.transtar.org/layers
www.nws.noaa.gov
www.wunderground.com
www.weather.com
www.acuweather.com