United Way
of Baytown Area
Contact
us at
unitedwaybaytownarea.org
UNITED
WAY AGENCIES
(**Se
habla español)
AMERICAN
RED CROSS - Baytown 281-424-1300
An emergency social services and community health education organization
providing disaster relief, assistance to military families and veterans,
transportation services and health & safety classes.
BAY AREA
COUNCIL ON DRUGS & ALCOHOL
281-212-2900, 800-510-3111
Alcohol and drug prevention/intervention services for Goose Creek
Schools and the Baytown area communities, education classes and
informational resources, screening and referrals.
BAY AREA
HOMELESS SERVICES** 281-837-1654
Assists homeless persons and families in attaining self-sufficiency,
permanent housing and return to independent living as contributing members
of the community.
BAY
AREA REHABILITATION CENTER** 281-838-4477
Outpatient therapy and vocational services provided for those adults and
children in need of medical rehabilitation services and job assistance in
an accessible environment.
BAYTOWN FAMILY
YMCA** 281-427-1797
Broad based community service organization dedicated to strengthening
families and developing character among youth and children by teaching
YMCA values: respect, responsibility, honesty, caring and faith.
OPPORTUNITY
CENTER 281-427-0545
Vocational training program providing day care, personal/social
adjustment, work adjustment training and placement assistance for disabled
adults to enhance independent living and work skills. Administered by Bay
Area Rehabilitation Center.
BAYTOWN RESOURCE
& ASSISTANCE CENTER** 281-424-5752
Emergency financial assistance: food, rent and utilities to families by
means of purchase orders. Referrals to other agencies for other needs.
BIG
BROTHERS BIG SISTERS 281-424-8971 or 713-271-5683
Dependable
adult friendship and guidance to youth ages 6 to 15 through the
dedication of trained volunteers.
BOY
SCOUTS** 713-659-8111
Leading youth to lifelong values, service and achievement by providing
educational and training programs, which develop character, citizenship
and personal fitness for boys and young women.
CHILD CARE
CENTER** 281-427-2507
Affordable care for children six weeks to five years for low-income
families.
CLOTHING
FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN** 281-424-5752
New clothing vouchers for students of Goose Creek & Barbers Hill schools. The student’s
family must meet income guidelines. Administered by Baytown Resource and
Assistance Center. Operated on a volunteer basis by counselors of Goose
Creek & Barbers Hill schools.
COMMUNITIES
IN SCHOOLS - BAYTOWN 281-425-3304
Prevention program ensuring success of students by facilitating
community resources with students to ensure that young people graduate and
become productive citizens.
DEPELCHIN
CHILDREN'S CENTER** 713-730-2335
Services for children and families including prevention, counseling,
adoption, foster care, residential treatment, post adoption counseling,
parent education, teen parent services, home-based therapy, child
psychiatry.
FAMILY
SERVICES OF GREATER HOUSTON** 713-861-4849
Counseling, parenting and family life skills classes, marriage
education, case management, family reintegration and substance abuse
prevention services.
GIRL
SCOUTS 713-292-0300 OR 1-800-392-4340
Builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a
better place.
HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY 281-427-0866
Ecumenical Christian ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing.
Builds decent affordable houses with zero interest for local low income
working families.
HOUSTON
VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM**
713-228-0732
Free legal services for low-income residents of Harris County. Refers
qualified applicants to licensed Harris County attorneys who volunteer
their time to provide pro bono services.
LIGHTHOUSE
OF HOUSTON** 713-527-9561
Vocational evaluation, work adjustment, career training, volunteers,
therapeutic recreation, vision rehab., information/referral, diabetes
education, outpatient rehab., adult day care, orientation/mobility,
technology training unit.
LOVE
INC. 281-422-LOVE (5683)
Multiple-needs service organization assisting with basic needs such as
food, clothing, medical, gasoline and documentation such as birth
certificates and IDs.
MEALS ON
WHEELS - BAYTOWN 281-427-2145
Meals on Wheels program for seniors age 60+.
MENTAL HEALTH
ASSOCIATION OF GREATER HOUSTON** 713-523-8963
Promotes mental health and works to improve the care and treatment of
persons living with mental illness through education and advocacy.
NEW HORIZON
FAMILY CENTER** 281-424-3300
Shelter and outreach services for victims and survivors of domestic
violence and/or sexual assault. Services include counseling, advocacy,
community education and professional training.
**24-hour crisis line: 281-422-2292
SICKLE
CELL ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS GULF COAST 713-400-2355
Information & referral disease-related needs assistance, specialized
monthly support groups, annual summer youth camp & teen retreat, family
respite activities, legal advocacy, case management.
THE PROMISE
CENTER** 281-422-3457
Volunteers tutor grades 1-12; youth recreational and service activities;
family assistance through English classes, citizenship information, health
programs and assistance referral. America's Promise Affiliate.
UNITED WAY
DAY OF CARING 281-424-5922
Covering materials and equipment costs associated with this annual event
gives volunteers the opportunity to complete hands-on projects that
enhance the capability of United Way agencies to provide services.
UNLIMITED
VISIONS AFTERCARE, INC. 281-427-8786
Adult & adolescent chemical dependency treatment program providing
assessment, education and treatment services that directly impact legal,
social, health and safety issues in our community.
USO
703-908-6400
Programs for the military community, including travel assistance, child
care, libraries, educational workshops, foreign language classes, scholarships,
celebrity entertainment, recreation, child and family programs.