Community resources are available at no or low cost to anyone in the greater Forth Worth area. These programs range from housing to food security, unhoused outreach and more. Explore some of the options here.
Food Assistance
Counseling & Mental Health Resources
The Texas Suicide Prevention initiative is the result of a collaborative effort throughout the state of Texas of community-based organizations, state and local agencies, academic institutions and many others who work together to reduce suicides in Texas.
For over 50 years, MHMR has provided community-based services for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), mental health conditions and substance use disorders, as well as babies and young children with developmental delays. MHMR employees use a person-centered approach to fulfill the mission: We Change Lives! Using innovative approaches, MHMR partners with community organizations to provide services and a hopeful future.
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
1-800-273-8255
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained crisis counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer crisis counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
While members of the White and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) communities experience similar rates of mental health disorders and addictions, the disorders tend to last much longer and create disabilities that are much more significant for BIPOC.
Off-Campus Housing Resources
The Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County is a local Christian organization and ministry dedicated to providing love, hope, respect and a new beginning for the homeless.
- 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.
- Open to residents of all counties
- Must have a state-issued photo ID and Social Security Card, and schedule an intake appointment with a case manager
- Provides separate residence halls for men (18+), women (18+) and families
- Meals served daily, medical care available
- A typical maximum allowance of 6 months to one year
- Men's overnight dorm available on a walk-in basis without an intake appointment
1321 East Lancaster Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Family Services: 817-332-6908
Women's Services: 817-332-7531
Men's Services: 817-332-3019
Intake Calls: 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
The shelter welcomes anyone without a home — thens help them find one. They do so much more than provide free access to safe shelter and a warm meal. The “housing first” approach helps break the cycle of homelessness through housing assistance, support services and employment opportunities.
2400 Cypress St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Women & Children: 817-632-7415
Behavioral Health: 817-632-7433
Veterans: 817-632-7407
The Center for Transforming Lives envisions serving more than 10,000 women and children per year, building flourishing communities where cycles of emotional and financial well-being, security and prosperity replace cycles of generational poverty.
512 West 4th St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-332-6191
Housing Services: 817-332-6191
Fax: 817-332-6172
Email: ywca@ywcafortworth.org
The mission of the DRC is to provide respectful, responsible and effective community-based solutions to help individuals and families emerge from homelessness as productive, healthy people.
1415 East Lancaster Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-810-9797