Medicare
If you have questions, you can call Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY: 877-486-2048). You can also contact your local Social Security office for help with your Medicare needs.
Social Security
(800) 772-1213 We can often help by phone and save you a trip to an office. To find an office near you. please visit https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
855-937-2372
Texas Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) are highly visible and trusted places where people of all ages, incomes, and disabilities can get information and one-on-one counseling on the full range of long-term services and supports available in Texas
Harris County Area Agency on Aging
If you need food: If you are 60 or older, live in Harris County and in need of food or other services that we offer, call 832-393-4301
Home Delivery and Community Dining Services available
The ministry of KSBJ is committed to praying for the needs of you and your family because we truly believe God listens.
If you need prayer, the KSBJ Prayer and Care line is available 24/7 at 281-652-5555 You can also Text “PRAY” to 893893 to connect with the KSBJ community and receive support.
Pregnancy Assistance
For immediate help in finding a nearby provider in Texas, please call 877-345-7734
Texas pregnancy care providers are a safe resource for women who are having an unplanned pregnancy.
Drug/Alcohol
The Council on Recovery is Houston’s oldest and largest non-profit provider of prevention, education, treatment, and recovery. We are here to help you. If you and your family need help with alcoholism, drug abuse, other addictions, and co-occurring mental health disorders, call us now at 713-942-4100
Pet Assistance
The Pets for Life approach is to address the inequity in and lack of access to pet resources that people in underserved areas experience. This includes providing services through direct care. Please call 713.433.6421
Utility Assistance
Baker Ripley’s Utility Assistance Program supports Neighbors in Harris, Brazoria and Galveston Counties with payment of their electricity, gas or propane utility bills. We are able to provide this assistance thanks to funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Please visit BakerRipley’s Portal to apply for assistance.
Caregiver Assistance
RIF Healthcare Resources
We partner with a broad range of community partner organizations that help with personal care, chores, transportation, medication management, durable medical equipment needs, and emotional support. Please email us at [email protected] Don’t let your loved one face these challenges alone.
Additional Help
211
For additional community resources, you can dial 211 or visit https://www.211texas.org/