Community Resources

Area Resources, Phone Numbers and Websites To Help Our Readers Navigate our Coronavirus Pandemic

211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE

As always, our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is here answering the call from our neighbors in need. 211 provides information about community resources and connects people to basic needs assistance and other social services, for which demand is likely to increase. You can also search the 211 database online here. 211 is not the number to call for emergencies or if someone suspects they have COVID-19. Those concerned about or affected by COVID-19 should follow the Center for Disease Control guidelines.

Texas State Department of Health Services

COVID 19 Call Center

1-877-570-9779

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m

Email: coronavirus@dshs.texas.gov

http://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus

FOR CITY OF HOUSTON RESIDENTS

City of Houston Health Department

COVD-19 Call Center

https://www.houstontx.gov/health/

832-393-4220

Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FOR HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS

Harris County Office of Emergency Management

Harris County Residents Sign up to Receive Emergency Alerts www.ReadyHarris.gov

Harris County Public Health

http://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/

832-927-7575

Every Day 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Harris Health - Ask My Nurse Hotline

(Clinical-related Questions Only)

713-634-1110

Every Day 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

FOR FORT BEND COUNTY RESIDENTS

Fort Bend Office of Emergency Management

Fort Bend Residents Sign Up to Receive Emergency Alerts https://fbcoem.org/

Fort Bend County Health and Human Services

COVID-19 Call Center

For General Public - 281-633-7795

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

https://www.fbchhs.org/