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Youth & family resources

Trusted Houston-area and statewide services for urgent help, mental health, housing, food, school support, employment, and foster-youth needs.

Are you or someone else in immediate danger?Call 911For emotional distress or suicidal thoughts:Call or text 988
AYOA resource directory

Choose a resource below to contact the organization directly. Availability and eligibility can change, so confirm details with the provider.

Emergency

Immediate Danger — Call 911

For a life-threatening emergency, fire, crime in progress, or immediate danger.

911Visit resource →
Mental Health

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential crisis support available 24 hours a day by call or text.

Call or text 988Visit resource →
Local Crisis Care

The Harris Center

24/7 mental health Crisis and Access Line serving Harris County.

713-970-7000Visit resource →
Food • Housing • Health

2-1-1 Texas

Find local help with food, housing, utilities, healthcare, counseling, transportation, and more.

Dial 211 or 877-541-7905Visit resource →
Jobs • Training

Hire Gulf Coast Youth

Free career exploration, skills development, paid experience, and employment support for ages 14–24.

1-888-469-JOBS (5627)Visit resource →
Houston Jobs

Hire Houston Youth

Career fairs, employment opportunities, financial literacy, and resources that remove barriers to work.

Online youth portalVisit resource →
Foster Youth

The HAY Center

Transition support, education, employment, life skills, and housing resources for current and former foster youth ages 14–25.

832-927-7000Visit resource →
School Support

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Guidance & Counseling

School-based academic, college, career, social, and emotional support for CFISD students and families.

Start with your student’s campus counselorVisit resource →

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