SOCIAL SERVICES
During this season of pandemic precautions
we have reduced our normal services.
the harris health clinic continues on m-F, 8am-2pm.
our Clothing & Hygiene Center Resumes in a revised way in the first week of January, 2021.
We continue to feed and provide mail 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 a free medical clinic provided by Harris Health System, which 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 - a welcoming day shelter
- food and water
- clothing and hygiene items
- a mailing address at which to receive mail

Through our information-assessment counselors we refer people to partner agencies for other essential services, including substance abuse recovery programs, job readiness training, and housing/shelter.  Counselors also aid with obtaining valid ID and food stamps. 

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)
• Texas ID and Birth Certificate assistance​
• HCHD Gold Card & Food Stamps applications
• Free Notary
• Free Lending & Reference Library
• Information & Referrals for - shelters, substance abuse treatment/recovery, job readiness training, assessment for housing (for short & long term)
• 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)