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Family Houston is one of Houston’s oldest nonprofit 501 (c)(3) social service organizations.

Through our many programs and outreach services, Family Houston builds stronger families by teaching the life skills necessary to face financial, health, relationship and other critical challenges.

06/01/2026

Your “Window of Tolerance” is the zone where your nervous system feels steady enough to handle stress. Understanding when you’re inside or outside of it can help you choose the right coping skill.

In today’s , Leslie Rodriguez, LCSW, walks us through what hyperarousal and hypoarousal look like, and how grounding, paced breathing, and sensory tools can help widen your window over time. 💚

If you or someone you know needs Mental Health Counseling services, please contact us at familyhouston.org/mentalhealth.

05/28/2026

Pierre Matta, Family Houston Licensed Mental Health Clinician, led a Community Mental Health Workshop at West End Multi-Service Center, bringing coping skills and emotional well-being support to community members still recovering from Hurricane Beryl. Attendees left with disaster kits, gift cards, and nonperishable items to help them on their journey forward.

This work is made possible by a Long-Term Recovery grant from the American Red Cross. 💚

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served. Our thoughts are with the veterans, active duty service members, and military families across Houston and beyond.

Our offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. If you or a veteran you know need support services, visit familyhouston.org/veteransupport.

05/18/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is about showing up for your community — and this is one delicious way to do it. 🍦

Head to Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Montrose tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19 from 4–7 PM, and 25% of your purchase will be donated back to Family Houston to support mental health services for families and individuals across Greater Houston.

📍 1719 Westheimer Road
📅 Tuesday, May 19, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💛 25% donated back to Family Houston

05/16/2026

Some things are worth getting up early on a Saturday for. 🏃‍♀️💚

05/14/2026

Family Houston convened its CEO Roundtable, 'Shaping What's Next', bringing together some of Houston's most trusted nonprofit, philanthropic, and public health leaders for an invitation-only conversation about our path forward.

President & CEO Ken Sheirr led a candid dialogue on the strategic priorities shaping Family Houston's next chapter, with special thanks to the Kinder Institute for Urban Research and Ruth N. López Turley for grounding the conversation in the realities of Greater Houston's evolving economic landscape.

We are grateful for the partners, funders, and community leaders who showed up for this conversation: Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos, Communities In Schools of Houston, SERJobs, AccessHealth, American Red Cross, Houston Food Bank, the City of Houston Public Health Department, Goodwill Houston, The George Foundation, The Brown Foundation, The Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, and Family Houston Board of Directors.

The path forward is built together. Learn more about partnering with Family Houston at familyhouston.org/partners.

05/13/2026

Greening out for Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚 Today, Family Houston is joining organizations across Greater Houston in the , a collective show of support for mental health awareness and reducing stigma surrounding mental health care, led by Network of Behavioral Health Providers.

Mental health matters, and so does showing up for your community.

05/11/2026

“Why does my brain jump to the worst-case scenario?”

In today’s reel, Andrea Escoto, LMSW, Family Houston’s Bilingual Clinician, shares how worst-case thinking can be the brain’s way of trying to keep us safe and how one question can help widen our perspective.

Family Houston offers accessible mental health counseling for individuals and families. Learn more or request an appointment at familyhouston.org.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to every mom showing up! 💐

If you or a mom in your life could use a little extra support, Family Houston is here. We provide Mental Health Counseling, Financial Stability Coaching, and Community Support Services to families and individuals across Houston.

05/08/2026

Family Houston has partnered with Axelrad Beer Garden to celebrate with a specialty cocktail fundraiser — and we'd love to see you there.

Every Friday in May, Axelrad will be serving their exclusive "Run for the Roses" specialty drink during Happy Hour, and $1 from every purchase will be donated directly to Family Houston to support Mental Health Counseling, Financial Stability Coaching, and Community Support Services for families and individuals across Houston.

🍹 Run for the Roses — Specialty Drink Fundraiser
📅 Every Friday in May — May 8, 15, 22 & 29
🕔 Happy Hour: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Axelrad Beer Garden | 1517 Alabama St, Houston, TX 77004

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411 Durham Drive
Houston, TX
77007

Telephone

+17138614849

Website

http://www.familyhouston.org/

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