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If unsheltered tonight, call Ozanam Center first for emergency shelter, meals, and transportation vouchers.

Free No sign-in Provider verification required enNonprofitNew Horizon Health Center - Medico-Legal PartnershipTexas RioGrande Legal Aid - BrownsvilleLocal Government Program

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  • For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Programs to contact

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New Horizon Health Center - Medico-Legal Partnership

Nonprofit

Medico-legal partnership in Brownsville linking healthcare and legal aid to address housing, benefits, and legal issues; intake steps available.

Open provider page +1-384-615-3846
2

New Horizon Health Center - Medico-Legal Partnership

Nonprofit

Medico-Legal Partnership page highlighting SNAP/EBT, child care aid, addiction recovery; access services for housing needs.

Open provider page +1-911-666-7102
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Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Brownsville

Nonprofit

TRLA Brownsville offers free legal help including SNAP enrollment and housing-related issues; see intake info.

Open provider page +1-666-666-6667
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Cameron County Housing Authority

Local Government Program

Cameron County Housing Authority details TBRA and rental assistance; housing vouchers and programs for residents.

Open provider page +1-697-800-6269
5

Friendship of Women Inc.

Nonprofit

Friendship of Women Inc. DV shelter with 24/7 hotline, free legal help, and mental health counseling; see hours & intake.

Open provider page +1-202-308-0819
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United Way of Southern Cameron County - Financial Security Partners

Nonprofit

United Way of Southern Cameron County Financial Security Partners: DV shelter, clinics, immunizations, mental health; see eligibility.

Open provider page +1-956-831-6331
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Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley - Help for Texans

Nonprofit

Catholic Charities HRC-IC TDHCA redirect: housing/access resources with addiction treatment references; access guidance.

Open provider page
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Cameron County Housing Authority - Affordable Housing Profile

Local Government Program

Cameron County Housing Authority Affordable Housing profile: find public housing and section 8 availability; see eligibility.

Open provider page +1-866-466-7328

Recommended next steps

  • If unsheltered tonight, call Ozanam Center first for emergency shelter, meals, and transportation vouchers.
  • Ask Ozanam about homeless prevention or rapid rehousing if you are at risk of losing housing.
  • For eviction, Section 8 termination, benefits denial, or unsafe housing, contact TRLA or the New Horizon medico-legal partnership.
  • If domestic or sexual violence is involved, contact Friendship of Women for confidential shelter, advocacy, and accompaniment.
  • Apply or check waitlist status with Cameron County Housing Authority for Section 8 or public housing options.
  • Use United Way of Southern Cameron County to identify crisis food, shelter, financial coaching, and partner referrals.
  • Ask Catholic Charities RGV about short-term housing, emergency support, and case-management availability in Cameron County.
  • Bring photo ID, proof of Cameron County residence, income, benefits letters, eviction notices, and medical documents when applying.
  • For healthcare plus benefits/legal screening, become or ask to be seen as a New Horizon Health Center patient.
  • Call 2-1-1 Texas as a backup for current food pantry hours, rides, Medicaid/SNAP help, and after-hours referrals.

Need categories

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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability
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Food Assistance

  • Food Security