Below are 12 shelters for homeless in Harris, TX County.

Founded in 1998, U.S.VETS-Houston currently has a location in Midtown and a Service Center in Downtown Houston. U.S.VETS-Houston serves 323 veterans daily.

1907 was a good year for Houston. It was the year that opened the door of help and hope to the city’s population of homeless men, establishing Star of Hope as the first such service in the area. Today, Star of Hope's Men's Development Center houses over 300 men nightly and provides emergency and residential programs. At times, due to extreme weather, the center will go into an over-flow mode and accommodate up to 100 additional clients. Chapel services are offered three times a day, as are meals. Showers and a clean change of clothing are also provided

It was realized during the 1980’s that an emergency shelter was not enough help for many homeless individuals. They kept coming back after leaving the shelter, unable to maintain an independent life-style.

The Open Door Mission’s (ODM) Russell M. Scott, Jr. M.D. Convalescent Care Center (RMSCCC) provides homeless men a safe short-term environment to continue their convalescence from surgery, injury or illness.  Residents are provided, at no cost, the basics of food, clothing, and shelter in a clean, supportive, and nurturing environment. 

Rights of Passage… Rights of Passage (ROP) is a 12-month transitional living program for young adults between the ages of 18 and 21. The program is designed to provide young people with the tools they need in order to become self-sufficient, productive members of society. Resident advisors facilitate life skills workshops on topics such as money management, cooking, building healthy relationships and improving self-esteem. All program participants work and many are enrolled in school or vocational training programs. Residents are responsible for household chores. There is 24-hour supervision, and clients have access to all services provided by Covenant House Texas, including health care, counseling, GED preparation and vocational guidance

Rights of Passage Apartment Living (ROPAL)… After six months at ROP, qualified youths may apply for housing in a Covenant House Texas ROPAL apartment. This new program enables young adults to make the transition toward independence over the period of a year. With Covenant House Texas as the co-signer, the resident is responsible for a gradually increasing portion of the rent over the first nine months, paying the full balance during the last quarter. Apart from following a basic set of rules and hosting weekly visits from the ROPAL resident advisor, participants maintain an independent lifestyle. After successfully completing the program, the youth may opt to renew his or her lease as a resident entirely independent of Covenant House Texas.

The Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) repairs broken lives of men who are addicted to alcohol and drugs through a program that includes work therapy, recreation, worship, healthcare, education and counseling, both individual and group. Upon completion, the resident is ready to move into ARC Transitional Housing. In this phase of recovery, the man is preparing for return to family and community. The ARC operates all 7 Salvation Army Family Thrift Stores in the area.

Offers sanctuary and a life-changing program to homeless single women and families. In a nurturing environment, adults and children participate in a full schedule of classes and counseling designed to address the underlying causes of homelessness and facilitate healing, thereby providing the necessary tools to return to independence.

Sally’s House is a transitional shelter for single women who have already completed an alcohol/drug detoxification program. Provides a safe and compassionate environment for the next phase of their recovery. During their stay - up to 12 months in many cases - residents must work or attend school and participate in support services designed to restore mental and physical health, upgrade professional skills and encourage independent living.

The Mission of Yahweh has served homeless women and their children since 1961. The doors are always open for families in crisis. We are a truly unique refuge that not only gives food, clothing and shelter, but also is committed to helping residents to become self-sufficient, productive members of society. The Mission supports more than 2,300 residential stays each month. We also provide thousands of Houston/Carverdale-area residents with donations of food, clothing, school supplies and other necessities.

The mission of The Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments is to preserve and enhance the dignity and independence of the elderly, to provide them with safe, affordable housing, and to enrich their overall quality of life. The new 62-unit facility will offer opportunities for the spiritual, social, physical and educational development of its residents.

A 64-unit facility that provides a comfortable and affordable "place of their own" for elderly, disabled and handicapped persons. Residents live independently, but benefit from lower rents subsidized by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. They enjoy a variety of recreational, educational and social programs to encourage fellowship and a sense of community.