Shelter, Food, & Case Management Resources
BASIC NEEDS
LCHA Service Center
Case Management and resources
1752 E Airport Fwy (Irving, same campus as shelter)
Call (682) 583-3302 to make an appointment
Our Calling
food, showers, laundry, housing help
1702 S Cesar Chavez Blvd. (Dallas)
(214) 444-8796
Homeless Crisis Help Line
Dallas homeless resources
(888) 411-6802, choose the options that fit your situation
Crisis Ministries
food bags monthly, showers on Tuesdays
114 E 2nd St. (downtown Irving)
(972) 254-0973
Assurance Wireless
free cell phone assistance
Must qualify for food stamps to be eligible
Apply for assistance at assurancewireless.com
DART Trip Planning Assistance Line
(214) 979-1111
Many Helping Hands Day Center
food, showers, laundry
2700 Finley Rd (Irving)
(469) 730-6206
Open Mon, Wed, and Fri from 10am-2pm
SNAP office
food stamp application assistance
440 S Nursery Rd, Suite 200 (Irving)
(972) 579-3080
EMERGENCY SHELTER
Text “homeless” to 55498 to be notified about when the Irving Inclement Weather Shelter will open next. The shelters below will all provide food, shelter, health care supports, and connections to housing assistance.
Family Gateway (Family with Children only)
Family Gateway provides stability and life-changing supportive services to families with children experiencing or near homelessness in Dallas and Collin counties in Texas. At Family Gateway, they believe that all children and their families have the right to a safe place to live and that families are stronger together as they face challenges.
Contact Info: Call 1-888-411-6802 if you are a family with children experiencing a homeless crisis or click button below
Level Pathways (Teenagers)
1711 W Irving Blvd #316
They serve homeless students between the ages of 14 and 24 who are enrolled in Irving Independent School District and are homeless or have unstable housing.
(972) 887-3344
Austin Street Center
1717 Jeffries St. (Dallas)
Serves men age 45+ and women age 18+ (no sex offenders)
Intake 11am Mon-Fri, must have ID
(214) 428-4242
Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support
Genesis Women's Shelter was created to give women in abusive situations a way out.
Their shelter is at an undisclosed location. To arrange a way to get there and finally feel safe when you go to bed at night, call or text our 24/7 Helpline: Available 24/7 by call or text 214-946-HELP (4357)
Union Gospel Mission – Men’s Shelter
3211 Irving Blvd. (Dallas)
Must have ID
Must call to set an appointment for intake
(214) 637-6117
Dallas LIFE Foundation
1100 Cadiz St. (Dallas)
Intake 10am-1:30pm, Mon-Fri, must have ID
(214) 421-1380
Family Promise of Irving (Family with Children only)
Family Promise assists children and their families who have lost or at risk of losing their housing by providing housing, food, and community resources.
(972) 313-1500
Irving School District Project PASS (Students & Families in IISD)
2621 W. Airport Fwy. Irving, TX 75062
Homeless Services for Families with School Children. Project P.A.S.S. (Program for Assisting Students in School) is the Homeless Education Assistance Program in Irving ISD.
(972) 600-6114
The Bridge
1818 Corsicana St. (Dallas)
Serves single adults of any age, intake before 6:00pm
Able to kennel dogs while sheltering
(214) 670-1507
The Salvation Army
5302 Harry Hines Blvd. (Dallas)
Serves single adults of any age
(214) 424-7000
Union Gospel Mission- Women’s Shelter
4815 Cass St. (Dallas)
Must have ID
Must call to set an appointment for intake
(214) 638-2988
IDENTIFICATION ASSISTANCE
To get back into housing, you need a valid ID, Social Security card, and birth certificate to prove your identity.
The Stewpot – assists single adults
1822 Young St. (Dallas)
Must appear in person to make an appointment
Open Mon-Fri from 8:00am – 4:00pm
(214) 746-2785
Catholic Charities- assists immigrants
1421 W Mockingbird Ln. (Dallas)
Free consultation available with proof of income
Open Mon-Fri from 7:30am – 5:30pm
(866) 223-7500
INCOME ASSISTANCE
To get back into housing, you will need a steady income from employment, disability benefits, or both.
Workforce Solutions - Irving
2520 W Irving Blvd, Suite 100 (Irving)
Open Mon-Fri from 8:00am – 5:00pm
(972) 573-3500
Community Council of Greater Dallas
1341 W. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 1000W Dallas, TX 75247
Call for an appointment
Phone: 214-871-5065
Miller Henry Service Group
Assists people to apply for Social Security benefits
Call or email to schedule a consultation appointment
(214) 238-3927
mhservicegroup@gmail.com
Irving Cares Employment Services
440 S Nursery Rd, Suite 101 (Irving)
Call for an appointment
(972) 721-9181
Salvation Army Employment Center
250 E Grauwyler Rd. (Irving)
Walk-in Tues or Thurs between 9am-12pm
(214) 424-7266
HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Homelessness hurts the body, mind, and soul. Check out these resources to stay healthy on your re-housing journey.
Parkland Irving Health Center
1800 N Britain Rd. (Irving)
Open Mon-Fri, 7:30am – 5:00pm
(214) 266-3000
Integrated Psychotherapeutic Services (IPS)
Specializes in outpatient treatment of substance use
Call to schedule your first appointment
(214) 331-1200
North Texas 24/7 Crisis Hotline
(866) 260-8000
Metrocare Services- mental health care
1020 S Carrier Pkwy. (Grand Prairie) – by car
1350 N Westmoreland Rd. (Dallas) – by bus
Call to set up an appointment
(214) 330-2488 (G.P.), (214) 330-0036 (Dallas)
OSAR Hotline – mental health/substance use resources
(844) 275-0600
Suicide Crisis Lifeline
call 9-8-8 for immediate help
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
These organizations can help get you started in your housing journey with short- and long-term affordable housing.
Mental Health America- licensed boarding home list
For questions, call City of Dallas at (214) 670-1972
For a list of homes, go to www.boardinghome.org
City of Irving
To apply for assistance, visit www.cityofirving.org/3468/Housing-and-Redevelopment
Dallas Housing Authority – housing vouchers
Oxford House- substance abuse recovery homes
For questions, call (800) 689-6411
For a list of open homes, go to oxfordvacancies.com
All Emergency Shelters listed above can also assist people staying with them to locate housing opportunities.