Social Services

The Harris Health Clinic serves on M-F, 8am-noon & 1-4pm.
Our Clothing & Hygiene Center is open Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9am, first 20 people.
We give 400 meals and provide mail service to our homeless neighbors from 8am-noon, M-F.

Healthcare

LOTS Houston offers both a free Vision clinic, in partnership with the University of Houston School of Optometry, and access to a medical clinic provided by Harris Health System, with those holding a Gold  Card receiving free or low cost services. Harris Health offers a wide range of primary health care services, including:​
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• Family medicine
• Well-women
• Pediatric exams
• Immunizations
• Psychiatry & Behavioral Health​
• HIV/AIDS and TB testing
• Health Maintenance courses
• Prescriptions via a Class D Pharmacy
• Diagnostic services
• Social Worker & Gold Card Applications​

Primary Needs

We offer an array of basic supportive services

• Welcoming day center
• Food and water
• Clothing and hygiene items
• Mailing address at which to receive mail

Through our information-assessment services, we refer people to partner agencies for other essential services, including substance abuse recovery programs, job readiness training, and housing/shelter.  

Additional Assistance

• Emergency Clothing and Hygiene Kits
• Shoes/Clothing Assistance for job interviews and secured employment (requires verification)
• Mailing Address & Mail Pick Up (requires valid ID)​
• Free Notary
• Information & Referrals for:
  • shelters
  • substance abuse treatment 
  • job readiness training
  • assessment for housing
• Project Access Bus tickets
• Metro Bus Pass (requires a verifiable appointment)
• Emergency Bus tickets for Family Crises (requires verification)
• Use of Telephone (local calls only)