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

For questions, call (214) 951-8300

To apply, visit www.dhantx.com and click “Get Started”.

 

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.