Resources
Both on- and off-campus resources are available for support with pressing needs and emergencies, including housing, food, health, legal services, financial assistance, and more.
On-Campus Resources
In-Office Resources
Come visit our friendly office in the Student Services and Classroom Building, office 1.203 - just through the Student Lounge!
Resource | Description |
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Lounge, Study, and Working Areas | Enjoy one of our dedicated lounge areas, couches, or working tables anytime during office hours. |
Craft Cabinet | Need crafting supplies for a class project? Need to build a poster for your organization? Just looking to get your creative juices flowing? Look no further than Craft Cabinet. We offer various craft supplies including colored paper, glue sticks, glitter, scissors, stickers, stencils, and more. |
Computer & Charging Station | Our computer station is open to anyone with a UHCL account to access. Note that we do not offer printing services. Additionally, enjoy our multi-port charging station, where no matter the type of plug you need we've got it ready to power you up. |
Board Games | In addition to hundreds of books, we also offer dozens of games including board games, puzzle games, and card games. Games can be checked out for use in our lounge. |
Community Resources
24-Hour Crisis Hotlines
- Veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-784-2433, Press 1
- Spanish Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-888-628-9454
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing Lifeline TTY: 1-800-799-4889
- Gay and Lesbian Switchboard Houston: 713-529-0037
- Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
- Disaster Distress Textline: Text TalkWithUs to 66746
- Girls and Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000
- TeenLine: 310-855-4679 or text TEEN to 839863 (both only operate 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.)
Daily Life Resources
Utilities and Rental
- Interfaith Care Ministries
- United Way 211
- Community Action Council of Galveston (and Texas City)
- Salvation Army of Galveston County
- Salvation Army of Greater Houston
- Harris County Assistance Programs
Food Resources
- Houston Food Bank
- Pasadena Food Resources
- Galveston County Food Bank
- Brazoria Food Resources (Pearland, Alvin, Angleton)
- SNAP Food Benefits
- Texas Food Pantries
- United Way Help Line - 211
Clothing Resources
Home Goods and Appliances Resources
Health and Wellness Resources
Free and Income-Based Clinics
Housing Resources
Long-term Housing
- Affordable Apartments: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
- Hunter Residence Hall
- Public Housing and Vouchers
Shelters
- Bay Area Turning Point: 281-286-2525 (24-hour hotline)
- The Bridge Over Troubled Waters: 713-473-2801 (24-hour hotline)
- Family Promise of Clear Creek: 832-932-3969
- Star of Hope: 713-748-0700