Below is a list of resources that may be of use to you if you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
If you are having a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Who offers emergency overnight shelter?
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center
Austin Street Center
Union Gospel Mission + Center of Hope
Salvation Army
Family Gateway
Dallas Life
I'm homeless, How can i get information about services?
Homeless Crisis Helpline 888-772-1213
Housing Forward (includes inclement weather shelter information)
How can I get help with a mental health crisis?
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24/7 crisis hotline 988 (call or text)
Metrocare Services 24/7 hotline 214-743-1215
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority 24/7 crisis hotline 866-260-8000
How do I get A state ID or Driver's License?
Texas Department of Public Safety (list of documents you will need here)
How do I get/replace a Social Security Card?
Social Security Administration - GET a Social Security Card (for questions over the phone, call 1-800-772-1213)
Social Security Administration - REPLACE a Social Security Card
What social services are near me?
Texas 2-1-1 (find services by zip code)
I'm being evicted - how can I get help?
Call 211 for rental assistance resources
Dallas Eviction Advocacy
How do I get help with my energy or water bills?
Call 211 for utilities assistance resources
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program
How do I Register to Vote?
VoteTexas.gov
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