Local Resources

Emergency contacts, government services, and civic resources for Houston and surrounding areas. Save this page; reference any time.

Emergency

• 911 Emergency
  911
  www.911.gov/
  Fire, police, medical emergencies.
• Poison Control
  1-800-222-1222
  www.poison.org/
  24/7 expert advice for poison exposures.

Mental health & crisis

• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)
  988
  988lifeline.org/
  24/7 free, confidential support for people in distress.

Disaster + recovery

• FEMA — Disaster Assistance
  1-800-621-3362
  www.disasterassistance.gov/
  Federal disaster assistance applications + recovery resources.

Federal government

• Social Security Administration
  1-800-772-1213
  www.ssa.gov/
  Social Security cards, retirement, disability, Medicare enrollment.
• IRS
  1-800-829-1040
  www.irs.gov/
  Federal taxes, refunds, payments.
• USA.gov
  www.usa.gov/
  Federal services directory + government agency finder.

State government

• Texas state government
  www.texas.gov/
• Texas Department of Public Safety
  www.dps.texas.gov/
  Driver licenses, vehicle inspections, state troopers.
• Texas Health & Human Services
  www.hhs.texas.gov/
  SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, family services.

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