COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Since 1934, the Sealy Chamber of Commerce has been an independent, non-profit organization consisting of professional business persons and community-spirited individuals from the Sealy area who band together to promote business in Sealy and contribute to the betterment of the community.
Community Resources
Greater Sealy Area Resource Guide
HOUSING
GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED HOUSING:
Hempstead: (979) 826-3408 Waller: (936) 372-5835
Prairie View: (936) 857-3557 Wallis: (979) 478-7478
Sealy: (979) 885-4510 Katy: (281) 391-0941-
Bellville 865-9705
HOMES FOR RENT
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING
11111 Sam Houston Pky East
Houston, Texas 77089
281-484-4663
Houston Housing Authority
1(713) 260-0500
2640 Fountain View Dr. Houston TX 77057
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
The Houston Housing Authority provides affordable homes and services to low-income families.
we also offer a host of programs to help public housing residents and voucher holders increase their education,
live healthier lives and reach their economic goals.
EMERGENCY ONE NIGHT LODGING ASSISTANCE:
Contact your local police department
Combined Community Action-165 Austin St. Giddings, TX 78942-1 (800)688-9065 or (979)540-2980. Assistance with utilities, rent or medical.
HOUSING FOR PREGNANT TEENS
New Beginnings Life Ministries –Unplanned Pregnancy 979-836-0397 www.BrenhamPregnancy.com
WOMEN’S SHELTERS: (counseling services provided)
Phoebe’s Home * (Bryan) (979) 775-5355 1-888-45AWAKE toll free 888-452-9253
Hours Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday closed
Ft. Bend Co. Women’s Center (Richmond)
(281) 342-0251 or (hotline) (281) 342-4357 or chat with an advocate by clicking on the “Chat Now” now box in the lower right of the website
Montgomery Co. Women’s Center (Woodlands)
(hotline) (281) 292-4338 office (281) 292-4155
Houston Area Women’s Center : (Houston) (713) 528-6798
Bay Area Turning Point: (Webster) (281) 286-2525
Casa Juan Diego: (Houston) (713) 869-7376 (new immigrants)
Bridge Over Troubled Water : (Pasadena) (713) 473-2801
Family Time Foundation : (Humble) (281) 446-2615
Twin City Mission:(Bryan) (979) 822-7511 (all purpose)
Focusing Families (Hempstead) (979) 826-0000 1-877-237-2339
New Horizon Family Center Baytown 1-800-824-4807
STAR OF HOPE 713-748-0700 (Houston)
FAITH MISSION – Co-Ed Shelter- Brenham (979)830-1488
FAMILY:
AFTER SCHOOL/PREVENTION
Boys & Girls Club of Bellville (979) 865-2733
Dynamic Educational Services-Diploma/GED – (832)919-5730 or (936} 234-3439
Youth & Family Services (979}885-1022or 1(800)256-7321. Crisis #1(866)301-9498
Met Head Start(979}885-3874
Classes at Sealy Junior High School-939 Tiger Lane on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
BULLYING
“Anti-bullying information/face bullying with confidences www.1800runaway.org
Help and information for youth who have runaway or who are thinking about running away. Hotline # 800-989-6884.
Child Protective Service/Adult Productive Service
CPS/APS Hotline
800-252-5400
Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center
2555 FM 1094 Rd, Sealy, Texas 77474, United States
- Pregnancy Tests
- Ultrasounds
- Fatherhood Support for Expectant Dads
- Community Diaper Bank
- Ongoing Pregnancy Support and Mentoring
- Accessories and Clothing for your children: Newborn to size 6
- Educational and Social Services Resources
- Crisis Intervention
- Adoption Information
- Family Support Services
- Information on Family Support Services
- Classes: Prenatal & Parenting, Healthy Lifestyle, Financial Health, Job Skills, Nutrition, Life Skills, Fatherhood, Healthy Relationships, Abstinence (eClasses also available)
- Referrals: OB/GYN, Clinics & Pediatricians, Churches, Housing, Social Services, Counseling, and more.
JOB/EDUCATION:
Interfaith Training & Employment Project:
Katy: (281) 579-8071 Rosenberg: (281) 344-0279
(979) 627-0241 3701 Outlet Center Drive, Suite 140, Sealy
We’er invested in providing you comprehensive solutions including career planning guidance, education and training opportunities, and the financial support you need to soar.
GED: Sealy High (979) 885-3516
Wharton Junior College Adult Education and Literacy-832-800-3915
AEL Offerings English as a second language (ESL)
High School Equivalency (HSE)/GED
College Prep/TSI Math or Reading/Writing Prep Courses
Career Pathways/Intergrated Education and Training (IET)
Vocational Rehabilitation Services-1-(800)687-8583 or (281)-239-1243
Seniors:
DARS Department of Assisted & Rehabilitative Services
Help disabled maintain or gain employment: 800-687-8583
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING: 281-980-2219
Department of Aging and Disability Services ADRC
1111 Collins Road
Richmond, TX 77469
Phone: 832-681-2635
Toll Free: 1-855-937-2372
Counties served: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton
Veterans:
VA
https://veterans.portal.texas.gov/
1-800-273-8255
SEALY AMERICAN LEGION POST 442
Mailing Address:
PO Box 442 Sealy, TX 77474
Physical Address:
1630 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474
Contact Number:
(912) 713-2156
Email:
adjpost442@gmail.com
AUSTIN COUNTY VETERANS
LEGAL ASSISTANCE:
Lone Star Legal Aid (979)775-5050 or 800-570-4773 Bryan, Tx.
Texas Lawyer Referral Service 800-252-9690
Attorney General Child Support Division-(281)208-2137 or 1(800)252-8011
Disability Rights Texas- 1(800)252-9108- Statewide
Houston Bar Association Legal Advise-713-759-1133 First and third Wednesday of the month from 5:00pm-9:00pm
Immigration
Immigration Team-Tuesday’s at the Baker Ripley House at 7:30 am. Will only see the first 10 customers, if they are not selected they will have to return the following Tuesday. Baker Ripley House_6500 Rookin St. Houston TX 77074 (713)-273-3701
Additional services provided-DACA- (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival)-VISA
Endeavor- Eagle Lake
https://endeavors.org/children-family-services/
Human Services::
- Health & Human Services Commission-800 E. Wendt St. Bellville TX 77418 (979)-865- 9164 or 211- FAX # 1-877-447-2839
- Social Security Administration-2901 Victory Ln, Brenham, TX 77833 (855) 287- 4792
- United Way -531 FM 359 Rd. S. Brookshire, TX 77423
Ft. Bend Co. Women’s Center (Richmond)
(281) 342-0251 or (hotline) (281) 342-4357 or chat with an advocate by clicking on the “Chat Now” now box in the lower right of the website
Our goal is to help survivors in the Greator Houston area heal from abuse,equip them the emotuional psychological and practical skills and resources they need to move forward and to restore their hope in a safe future, free of abuse and fear.
WOMEN’S SHELTERS: (counseling services provided)
Phoebe’s Home * (Bryan) (979) 775-5355 1-888-45AWAKE toll free 888-452-9253
Hours Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday closed
Ft. Bend Co. Women’s Center (Richmond)
(281) 342-0251 or (hotline) (281) 342-4357 or chat with an advocate by clicking on the “Chat Now” now box in the lower right of the website
Montgomery Co. Women’s Center (Woodlands)
(hotline) (281) 292-4338 office (281) 292-4155
Houston Area Women’s Center : (Houston) (713) 528-6798
is a non profit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as well as providing prevention education to youth and the community.
FAITH MISSION – Co-Ed Shelter- Brenham (979)830-1488
Christ- Centered community supporting Houston’s homeless men, woman, and children. We encourage life changes positive life changes through programs in spiritual growth, education, employment, life managment and substance abuse recovery.
COUNSELING
DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS:
Focusing Families (979) 826-0000 Toll Free 1-877-237-2339
Counseling for Domestic Abuse-1(800) 256-0551 and Sexual Assault- Rape Crisis-1- (800)256-0661
Domestic Abuse Center of Katy – Katy Christian Ministries (281) 391 4504; 24 Hour hotline: (281) 391-4357
Nat’l Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Houston Area Women’s Center (Houston) Hotlines.
Domestic Violence: 1-800-256-0551 or (713) 528-2121
Rape Crisis: 1-800-256-0661 or (713) 528-7273
Brazos Valley Rape Crisis Center (Bryan): (979) 731-1000 http://rapecrisisbv.org
La Rosa/The Rose (Houston) (713) 699-3974 (Counseling)
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Child Abuse & Adult Abuse 1-800-252-5400
The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) http://www.dshsstatetxus “provides programs that help protect all Texans from illness, prevent the
spread of disease, provide direct health services and promote emergency preparedness.” To report suspected abuse or neglect call the hot line 800-252-5400.
Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS)- www.tnoys.org
The Family Crisis Center www.family-crisis-center org
BATTERERS:
Focusing Families (Hempstead) (979) 826-0000
Family Crisis Center (Bastrop) Call in advance to visit (512) 321-7760 1-888-311-7755
CHILDREN & PARENTS:
Youth & Family Services: (Columbus and Sealy) (979) 732-8355 (1-17 years old) Crisis # 1-866-301-9498
1500 S. Day Street
Brenham, TX 77833
Website: http://www.wespeak4kids.org/
Phone: 979-277-0088
Email: info@wespeak4kids.org
Counties: Austin, Colorado, Waller, Washington
About CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a national volunteer movement
founded in 1977. There are more than 1,000 CASA programs nationwide and 73
CASA programs in the state of Texas.
Raising Academic Performance, Inc. (RAP) (979) 885-8480
Down Syndrome Support-(979)627-0076
Sealy Emergency Room-1036 N. Circle Drive, Sealy TX 77474 (979)627-6224
Texana-281-375-5300
Vocational Rehabilitation Services-1-(800)687-8583 or (281)-239-1243
Family Service Center: (281) 822-4219 or 1-800-366-3025
DePelchin Children’s Center: (713)730-2335 or (888)730-2335
Family Ties (Waller) 1-866-675-1199 or (936) 931-2299
MET Head Start 979-885-3874
REPORT ADULT OR CHILD ABUSE: 1-800-252-5400
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING:
Family Service Center: (281) 375-5110
AA, Al-Anon or Al-ATeen: 1-800-861-1768
Community Supervision Corrections Dept. (979) 865-5656
Youth & Family Services: (Columbus and Sealy) 1-800-256-7321 or (979) 732-8355 (all ages)
DETOX CENTER: Reid Center: (Houston) (713) 675-4426
ACCESS HEALTH: 281-342-4530 – Richmond
Alcoholics Anonymous– www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:
Texana: 1-800-633-5686 or (281) 375-5300
Brookshire Clinic (281)375-5300
DOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT – 713-682-7237 infor@dsah.org
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 800-272-3900
CPS/APS Hotline 800-252-5400
NARCOTIC ANONYMOUS:
Austin Area- www.ctana.org
Houston Area- www hascona.com
Police Departments
BELLVILLE Police Department (979) 865-3122
SEALY Police Department (979) 885-2913
SAN FELIPE Police Department (979) 885-2888
WALLIS Police Department (979) 478-7111
Austin County Sheriff’s Office (979) 865-3111
Church AssistanceResources
- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church-600 4th.St. Sealy, TX 77474-(979)-885-3868
- Christian City 5243 Hwy 36, Sealy TX 77474 (979)-885-3113
- (Church) Shepard’s Way1225 Eagle Lake Rd. Sealy TX 77474(979)885-1224
- Combined Community Action-165 Austin St. Giddings, TX 78942-1 (800)688-9065 or (979)540-2980. Assistance with utilities, rent or medical.
- LifeBridge Community Church 2162 FM-2187 Sealy,TX 77474 United States 1(979) 885-7270
Additional Resources
- Call Service Center Financial Aid-1-(888)-600-5936 or (713)-334-59g0
- https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types#federal-aid financial aid website /training.
- https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html financial aid website/ training
- ALateen & AL-Anon- www.aI-anon-aIateen org
- Redeemed and Restored
- The Sealy Ministerial Alliance
- https://icc-sealy.org/sma
Houston Food Bank’s Community Assistance Program: Certified Resource Navigators can provide application assistance for state benefits including SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, etc. Contact Ma’Kala Walker Rural Outreach Navigator for support, questions, and inquiries: 713-724-9115 or mkwalker@houstonfoodbank.org. Resources available in English, Spanish and other languages.
If you have additional local resources to be added please reach out to info@sealychamber.com