PublicBenefits & care
Harris County Area Agency on Aging
Benefits counseling, caregiver support, in-home services and care coordination for Harris County residents 60+.
houstonhealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Run by Houston Health Department
Free help · open to everyone
Who to call, starting with help that's free.
Public agencies and nonprofits that serve Harris County. This list is always open to everyone. Numbers are shown as text so you can copy them.
PublicBenefits & care
Aging & Disability Resource Center
Statewide line that routes you to your local center for long-term services, Medicaid options and options counseling.
PublicBenefits & care
Your Texas Benefits
Apply for Texas Medicaid and other benefits online, and check the status of an application.
yourtexasbenefits.com (opens in a new tab)
Run by Texas HHS
PublicBenefits & care
VA Aid and Attendance
A monthly pension add-on for eligible wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities.
va.gov (opens in a new tab)
Run by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
PublicBenefits & care
H-GAC Area Agency on Aging
Aging services for the counties around Harris, useful if your parent is moving to Fort Bend, Montgomery or Galveston.
h-gac.com (opens in a new tab)
Run by Houston-Galveston Area Council
PublicFacilities
Medicare Care Compare
Inspection results and ratings for nursing homes, rehab and home health agencies.
medicare.gov (opens in a new tab)
Run by Medicare.gov
PublicFacilities
Long-term Care Ombudsman
Free advocates for people living in nursing homes and assisted living. Ask them about a facility before you sign.
hhs.texas.gov (opens in a new tab)
Run by Texas HHS
PublicMoving
TxDMV mover lookup
Household goods movers operating in Texas must be registered. Check the mover's number before you book.
txdmv.gov (opens in a new tab)
Run by Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
PublicEmergency
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Apply for disaster aid after a declared storm. Photograph damage before cleanup.
disasterassistance.gov (opens in a new tab)
Run by Federal
PublicEmergency
ReadyHarris
Local storm alerts, evacuation zones and preparedness checklists.
readyharris.org (opens in a new tab)
Run by Harris County Emergency Management
NonprofitEmergency
2-1-1 Texas
Dial 2-1-1 for help finding local services. It's also where you register for STEAR, the state emergency assistance registry.
NonprofitBenefits & care
Meals on Wheels Greater Houston
Home-delivered meals and a daily check-in for homebound older adults.
imgh.org (opens in a new tab)
Run by Interfaith Ministries
NonprofitLegal
Lone Star Legal Aid
Free civil legal help for eligible low-income residents, including powers of attorney and housing issues.
lonestarlegal.org (opens in a new tab)
Run by Nonprofit law firm
NonprofitLegal
TexasLawHelp.org
Free legal information and forms for Texans, including powers of attorney.
texaslawhelp.org (opens in a new tab)
Run by Texas Legal Services Center
NonprofitLegal
Houston Bar Association Lawyer Referral
Referral to an elder law or estate attorney, usually with a low-cost first consultation.
hba.org (opens in a new tab)
Run by Houston Bar Association
NonprofitHome & repairs
Texas Ramp Project
Volunteers build wheelchair ramps for low-income older adults and people with disabilities, on referral.
texasramps.org (opens in a new tab)
Run by Volunteer nonprofit
NonprofitHome & repairs
Rebuilding Together Houston
Free safety and critical repairs for low-income homeowners, many of them seniors and veterans.
rebuildingtogetherhouston.org (opens in a new tab)
Run by Nonprofit
DirectoryMoving
Senior move manager directory
National directory of senior move managers. Listings are commercial and not vetted locally.
nasmm.org (opens in a new tab)
Run by NASMM