Houston
Humane Society
The Houston Humane Society
is a non-profit organization caring for Houston's homeless animals.
Their mission is to protect, care for and place animals into
loving homes. HHS does not receive any government money. Office/Shelter
hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, at 14700 Almeda Rd, Houston,
TX 77503.
713.433.4325(fax)
Email:pr@houstonhumane.org
P.O. Box 450528, Houston, TX 77245
Houston
GLBT Community Center
In 2003, the Center marks its seventh year of service to Houston¹s
GLBT community and allies. This is a pivotal time in our history.
Every month, more individuals participate in Center programs,
and organizations from across the community increasingly choose
the Center as a venue for meetings and events.The most recent
group to join the Center is the local chapter of PFLAG (Parents,
Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). Individuals continue
to use the Center as the central resource for new activities.
These include the GLOBAL (University of Houston GLBT student
group) Texas Association for Transsexual Support and The Art
Group: A GLBT Group for All Houston Artists. To maintain and
expand such opportunities for the community, the Center depends
on the support of dedicated organizations and individuals.The
Center¹s own programming continues to expand with the
recent addition of a Men¹s Coming Out Group, an outgoing
schedule of Relationship Seminars and a School Outreach Program
designed to promote the formation of Gay Straight
Alliances in area high schools. The Center¹s programming
also includes a weekly Lesbian Coming Out Group and In Our
Own Write, a wildly successful poetry night.
713.521.1000 (Phone)
3400 Montrose Boulevard, Suite 207, Houston, Texas 77006
www.houstonglbtcenter.org.
Houston
Police Advisory Committee GLBT Representative
The representative serves as a liaison and ombudsman between
the Houston Police Department and the GLBT community. The
PAC meets monthly. The current representative is Clarence
Burton Bagby, who has served on the PAC since 1998.
713-861-8238, 713-861-8208(fax)
Email: cbbagby@msn.com
2003 Kane, Houston, TX 77007CORPORATEHP PLUS
HP, formerly Compaq Computer Corp., sponsors this group for
all of its GLBT employees. Meetings are held the first Tuesday
each month.
281-518-0187
Email: hpplus.info@hp.com
Web: www.hp.com
20555 State Highway 249, Houston, TX 77070
JPMorgan
Chase Bank PRIDE Team
PRIDE stands for People Recognizing Individual Differences
Equally and is the bank's networking group for GLBT and supportive
employees. PRIDE supports the inclusion of all Chase bankers,
regardless of sexual orientation and gender identification,
as valued employees of the bank and encourages an environment
of equality that celebrates everyone's individuality and diversity.
713-655-5423, 713-216-7447(fax)
Email: PRIDE.Houston@Chase.com
Web: www.jpmorganchase.com
P.O. Box 2558, MS LL-1301F-20, Houston, TX 77252-2558
SEA
Shell
(Support, Equality and Awareness at Shell) is Shell Oil Company's
gay and lesbian company network. Its mission is to provide
support for members and coworkers, promote equality for employees
regardless of sexual orientation and create awareness in Shell
management of issues and concerns affecting people in the
diverse workplace.
713-245-7242, 713-245-7981(fax)
Email: sjclopez@sheccins.com
3737 Bellaire, Ste.4020, Houston, TX 77025
Aids
Coalition of Coastal Texas Inc.
ACCT is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has provided
compassionate community-based HIV/AIDS education and services
in Galveston and the coastal region since 1985. Services include
case management, hospital visitation, emergency funding assistance,
transportation and education programs. All client services,
including the food pantry, are free. Office hours are Monday
though Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
409-763-2437, 409-763-5482(fax)
1405 39th Street, Galveston, TX 77550
American
Red Cross (Houston Chapter)
The HIV/AIDS Education and Services Department of the Greater
Houston Area Chapter of the American Red Cross provides services
and education to a large population of 18 Texas counties.
Our HIV/AIDS education programs consist of instructor-level
certification courses available to the public. Under our culturally
specific programs, we address the HIV/AIDS education needs
of the African-American and Hispanic communities. Our youth
and HIV/AIDS Peer Education programs are being successfully
utilized in area school districts. The HIV/AIDS Workplace
Program addresses the education needs of employers and employees.
Our Regional Network makes HIV/AIDS education available to
the states of Texas and Arkansas. Our Welcome Home trip has
made it possible for dozens of people who are in the final
stages of AIDS to travel "home" to be with supportive
family.
713-526-8300, 713-313-1702(fax)
Web: www.houstonredcross.org
2700 Southwest Fwy., Houston, TX 77098
The
Assistance Fund
is a 501 (c) (3) that is dedicated to improving the quality
of life of those living with HIV/Aids by maintaining continuity
of medical care. Services include the payment of Health Insurance
Premiums until Medicare eligibility begins as well as a Medication
Program. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m.
713-529-4788, 713-520-7520(fax)
Email: dcreel@theassistancefund.org
Web: www.theassistancefund.org
1116 Jackson Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
AssistHers
Care Team Program
AssistHers helps lesbian women with chronic or disabling illness
live as normally as possible. Volunteers are needed to work
as part of a care team. Each volunteer visits the client once
or twice a month and helps with grocery shopping, housekeeping
assistance, hospital visitation, child care, pet care and
more. Volunteers make friends with the client and other care
team volunteers.
713-521-4628
Email: assisthers@hotmail.com
Web: www.assisthers.org
P.O. Box 541095, Houston, TX 77254
Bering
Omega Community Services
Bering Omega provides a range of care to people with HIV/AIDS.
Services include residential hospice care, adult day care,
financial assistance and dental care.
713-529-6071 x101, 713-524-9354(fax)
Web: www.beringomega.org
P.O. Box 540517, Houston, TX 77254
Bering
Support Network
Services provided include weekly support groups for grief,
divorce, survivors of sexual abuse, survivors of domestic
abuse, people with HIV and caregivers; individual and group
counseling; and assistance to people with HIV/AIDS, as well
as their family members, friends and caregivers regardless
of beliefs or religious affiliations.
713-526-1017, 713-830-3023(fax)
1440 Harold, Houston, TX 77006
Body
Positive of Montrose Clinic
Body Positive is a wellness program consisting of personal
training, nutrition, massage therapy, and other wellness services.
The staff specializes in HIV and chronic disease management.
Clinic hours, at 3311 Richmond, Houston, TX 77098, are Monday
through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
713-830-3033, 713-830-3091(fax)
Web: www.montroseclinic.org
P.O. Box 66308, Houston, TX 77266
Colt
45's Inc.
The Colt 35's provide emergency funding for rent and utilities
through the AIDS Troublefund. It also helps provide fresh
fruits, vegetables and meat for AFH Stone Soup through the
Stone Soup Fund. Meetings are held the second Monday of the
month at 8 p.m. at the Brazos River Bottom, 2400 Brazos, Houston,
TX 77006. Monthly dues are $5.
713-526-6077
Web: www.colt45s.org
P.O. Box 66804, Houston, TX 77266-6084
Donald
R. Watkins Memorial Foundation
Founded by the clinic's medical director, Dr. Joseph C. Gathe,
Jr., MD, FACP, DRWMF provides medical treatment and social
services to Houston-area people with little income who are
affected by HIV/AIDS. The clinic is fully staffed by professional
medical and social services personnel, with a case management
team. DRWMF also provides free HIV/STD testing and coordinates
a community-building project for African-American gay men.
The clinic is open Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located at 4900 Fannin.
713-528-1748, 713-528-7285(fax)
Email: drwmf@josephgathe.com
Web: www.josephgathe.com
4900 Fannin, Houston, TX, 77004
Miles
D. Glaspy, LMSW-ACP
Mr. Glaspy specializes in individual, couples and group counseling.
Visits are by appointment.
713-529-1913, 713-529-5178(fax)
1973 W Grey, #20, Houston, TX 77019Generation Sex
The gay men's health initiative at AIDS Foundation Houston,
Generation Sex aims to reduce the incidence of HIV transmission
through community building, with an emphasis on self-esteem
and positive sexual values.
713-524-AIDS, 713-623-4029(fax)
Email: garciad@afhouston.org
Web: www.generationsex.org
3202 Weslayan, Houston, TX 77027
Gay
Lesbian Health Professionals of Houston
The GLHPH is an organization of and for local GLBT health
care providers, their families and supporters. They sponsor
a free referral service to help patients locate GLBT-friendly
health care providers. Member listing fees are $20 to $40
per year.
713-523-4700
Email: GLHPH@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 66551, Houston, TX 77266-6551
Houston
Buyers Club
The Club is the source for nutritional supplements to counteract
the side effects caused by prescription drugs and/or disease.
The club is opened to the general public. Hours are Monday
through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. at 3400 Montrose Blvd., Ste.604, Houston, TX 77006.
713-520-5288, 713-521-7419(fax)
Email:info@houstonbuyersclub.com,
Web: www.houstonbuyersclub.com
3400 Montrose Blvd. #604, Houston, TX 77006
Houston
Regional HIV/AIDS Resource Group
The largest HIV/AIDS agency in Texas administers state and
federal HIV/AIDS grants to fund social and medical providers
who provide direct client services to people infected/affected
by HIV disease in 51 counties of East and Southeast Texas.
713-526-1016, 713-526-2369(fax)
Email: mspringer@hivresourcegroup.org
Web: www.hivresourcegroup.org
500 Lovett, Ste.100, Houston, TX 77006
Houston
VA Medical Center HIV Clinic
Formed in 1983, the clinic is staffed by 3 infectious disease
physicians, 4 infectious disease fellows and 1 physician assistant.
Patient's needs are supported by a case manager, 2 social
workers, and 4 seasoned coordinators. Clinic hours are Tuesdays
from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. at the VA Medical Center's Ambulatory Care Area 4.
713-794-7943, 713-794-7538(fax)
Email:breaux-katharineg@emed.va.gov
2002 Holcomb Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030
Interfaith
Care Partners
Care teams provide nonjudgmental care and supportive services
to people with HIV/AIDS and their families, friends and health
care providers. The care teams are congregation-based teams
of volunteers trained by staff to meet many of the spiritual,
social, physical and emotional needs of people touched by
HIV/AIDS. Care team volunteers view themselves as friends
and extended family members who can be counted on to help
people in their homes. All services are provided free of charge.
713-682-5995, 713-682-0639(fax)
Email: info@interfaithcarepartners.org
Web: www.interfaithcarepartners.org
701 N. Post Oak, Ste.330, Houston, TX 77024
Jewish
Family Services
JFS is a United Way agency in southwest Houston that offers
counseling, information, referrals, psychiatric evaluation
and treatment and educational workshops. The professional
staff is sensitive to gay and lesbian issues as well as to
HIV/AIDS concerns. Services are available to individuals,
couples, families and caregivers. Fees are based on clients'
ability to pay. JFS is located at 4131 S. Braeswood.
713-667-9336, 713-667-3619(fax)
Email: jfs@jfshouston.org
Web: www.jfshouston.org
P.O. Box 20548, Houston, TX 77225
Lesbian
Health Initiative of Houston, Inc.
LHI is an all volunteer organization which provides health
screenings and mammograms to GLBT women who are uninsured
or underinsured. We provide health education and materials
as well. The Alternative Health and Wellness Center is located
at 404 Westheimer Blvd.,Houston, TX 77006 on the corner of
Taft. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at
7 p.m.
713-603-0023
Email: LHIhouston00@aol.com
P.O. Box 130158, Houston, TX 77219-0158
Mental
Health Association of Greater Houston
MHA is a non-profit United Way agency dedicated to the promotion
of mental health and the improvement of treatment of persons
with mental illness. This is done through a volunteer/staff
partnership. MHA offers information and referral services
on all mental health topics for interested persons in the
Harris County area, as well as providing community education,
advocacy services and a self-help resource center for information
on support groups. Hours of operation are Mondays-Fridays,
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
713-523-8963, 713-522-0698(fax)
Web: www.mhagh.org
2211 Norfolk, Ste.810, Houston, TX 77098
Montrose
Clinic
Houston's largest anonymous HIV testing site is committed
to providing preventative and primary health care to underserved
communities. Clinic services include HIV, STD and HEPC screening;
counseling and education; HIV primary care; the Body Positive
Wellness Center; STD treatment; research services; outreach;
medical case management; and women's healthcare. Hours of
operation are Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Fridays,
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Clinic is located at 215 Westheimer.
713-830-3000, 713-830-3023(fax)
Email: admin@montroseclinic.org
Web: www.montroseclinic.org
215 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006
Montrose
Counseling Center
Anti-Violence Program services provided by MCC include 24-hour
crisis services through the Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
Houston; individual and group counseling for domestic violence,
sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and bias/hate crimes;
accompaniment to medical, law enforcement and court procedures;
advocacy; and short-term shelter for domestic violence. Prevention/education
presentations on the above topics are available to community
groups.
713-529-0037; TTD 526-6285(TTD), 713-526-4367(fax)
Email: mcc@neosoft.com
Web: www.montrosecounselingcenter.org
701 Richmond, Houston, TX 77006
PAWS
Houston Pets Are Wonderful Support
PAWS Houston is a non-profit organization that serves the
needs of low-income pet owners who are living with terminal
illness. PAWS offers comprehensive services designed to enable
our clients to keep their animal companions.
281-443-3360, 281-443-4477(fax)
Email: laura@pawshouston.org
Web: www.pawshouston.org
14900 Woodham, Ste.170-A, Houston, TX 77073
People
with AIDS Coalition Houston
PWACH empowers people living with HIV disease to achieve independence
and self-reliance through advocacy, education and responsive
services. Hours of operation are Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. PWACH is located at 3400 Montrose, Ste.207
713-522-5428, 713-522-2674(fax)
Email: info@pwach.org
Web: www.pwach.oeg
3400 Montrose, Ste.207, Houston, TX 77006
The formation of People With AIDS Coalition - Houston, Inc
(PWA Coalition) in 1986 was in response to the growing AIDS
epidemic facing the gay and lesbian community. The gay and
lesbian community responded to this personal crisis by organizing
a volunteer board of directors as well as volunteer agency
staff. In addition to managing the agency, this working volunteer
board designed and developed all programs, services, and outreach
efforts. Originally, PWA Coalition addressed alternate healing
therapies and methods for Persons Living With HIV/AIDS. The
New Beginnings Household Restart Program, also known as the
Warehouse Project was the first federally funded program started
and is still providing services for clients today. Over the
past 17 years, the face of HIV/AIDS has evolved into a multicultural
disease. While the gay and lesbian community is still greatly
affected by HIV/AIDS and PWA Coalition continues to respond
to these needs, the disease has spread into other communities
as well. Like those first volunteers, PWA Coalition has responded
to this evolution by continually assessing the value of our
programs and services and in turn rising to the challenge
of change by developing new programs to meet client needs,
while still remembering our roots. PWA Coalition programs
added over the last 17 years include, but are not limited
to: New Beginnings Household Restart Program, Case Management,
Milam House, Steps to Healthier Life, Child Care Services,
The Volunteer Program, and Direct Emergency Assistance. PWA
Coalition continues its tradition of convenient delivery of
services while in an atmosphere of multicultural access and
understanding.
Web: www.pwach.org Planned Parenthood
Comprehensive and confidential reproductive healthcare services
include HIV counseling and testing, screening and treatment
for STDs, emergency contraception, breast exams, mammograms,
pap smears, birth control, abortions, vasectomies and tubal
ligation. Planned Parenthood also offers counseling in gay
and lesbian relationships, adolescent sexuality, sexual abuse
and harassment, parent/teen relationships, healthy sexuality
and sexual function. All services are confidential. Planned
Parenthood is located at 3601 Fannin.
800-230-PLAN, 713-522-9047(fax)
Email: pphset@pphouston.org
Web: www.pphouston.org
3601 Fannin, Houston, TX 77004
Razzle
Dazzle Dallas
RDD is committed to helping the community in its battle against
AIDS and HIV infection in all persons regardless of age, sex,
race, personal belief or sexual orientation. Money raised
at the annual Razzle Dazzle Dallas event in June is used to
afford a better life for those who are already affected by
this disease and to educate and inform the general public
in an effort to end its spread. Meetings are held the second
Wednesday each month at the Center for Community Cooperative,
2900 Live Oak, in Dallas.
214-520-7336
Web: www.razzledazzledallas.org
2429 Reagan, Ste.211, Dallas, TX 75219Ryan White Planning
Council
The RWPC works to improve the quality of life and advocates
for those affected by HIV/AIDS by taking a leadership role
in the planning and assessment of HIV resources. The RWPC
also produces and publishes the Blue Book, an HIV resource
guide for Houston and the surrounding area.
713-572-3724, 713-572-3740(fax)
Email: feedback_rwpc@co.harris.tx.us
Web: www.rwpc.org
2223 West Loop South, Ste.240, Houston, TX 77027
Southeast
Texas Legal Clinic
The STLC provides legal services to those individuals living
with HIV/AIDS for free or at a reduced cost, depending on
eligibility requirements. The STLC is located at 3400 Montrose,
Ste.233.
713-523-7852
Email: stlc@neosoft.com
Web: 3400 Montrose, Ste.233, Houston, TX 77006
Steven's
House
In this HIV/AIDS transitional living center, the residents'
physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs are addressed
while their dignity is preserved. Steven's House accepts both
men and women. Services are free.
713-522-5757, 713-522-1910(fax)
stevhous@swbell.net
P.O. Box 131303, Houston, TX 77219Texas AIDS Network
Texas AIDS Network's mission is to optimize systems and resources
for the Texas HIV/AIDS community through education, research,
and advocacy. Their programs currently focus on access to
HIV medications.
512-447-1115
Email: tan@texasaids.net
Web: www.texasaids.net
P.O. Box 2395, Austin, TX 78768
