Neighborhood Resources
If you are in need of assistance related to housing, utilities, food assistance, or need assistance while in a domestic violence situation we encourage you to look over the below resources, and to reach out for help. You are not alone.
Rental & Utility Assistance
PATH volunteers and staff embody their faith by serving over 20,000 individuals from Smith County and surrounding areas through personalized programs and services. Every person seeking assistance meets privately with a Case Worker trained to listen, provide encouragement, and connect families to resources—whether through PATH or other community partners.
Offering assistance with Housing, Utilities, and Food in Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk and Smith Counties.
Crisis Support
Trans Lifeline
Support for Trans Community — Call if you need someone trans to talk to. Full anonymity, no nonconsensual active rescue. Trans Lifeline is a phone service run by trans people for our trans & questioning peers. Frequently Asked Questions.
1-877-565-8860
Oprime 2 para hablar con alguien en español.
Trans Lifeline’s hotline operating hours are Monday through Friday:
12 PM – 8 PM Central
SAGE LGTBQ Elder Hotline
We’re a national advocacy and services organization that’s been looking out for LGBTQ+ elders since 1978. We build welcoming communities and keep our issues in the national conversation to ensure a fulfilling future for all LGBTQ+ people. HearMe, an LGBTQ+ founded company, is an on-demand mental wellness app that allows you to text one-on-one with trained empathetic listeners to get things off your chest, be seen, heard, and validated.In partnership with SAGE, HearMe offers exclusive, round-the-clock access to culturally competent, empathetic LGBTQ+ and allied listeners who understand your life experiences. Our listeners are trained in LGBTQ+ and aging issues. They’re here to provide you with the support, understanding, and connection you deserve.
Call: 1-877-360-5428
More information on their website here: SAGE USA
The Greater East Texas Community Action Program has been helping low-income families and at-risk youth and adults in Nacogdoches, TX, and the Greater East Texas area for over 50 years. When you need help getting a GED or modifying your home to lower your energy bills, we're here to help.
Offering Energy Assistance, Weatherization, Literacy Programs, and Early Childhood & Family Services.
Offering 24-hour crisis hotline, Emergency Shelter, Outreach Support, Legal Support and Advocacy, Accompaniment, Information and Referrals, Community Education, and Spanish Speaking Services.
24/7 Hotline: 1-800-441-5555
Call Black Line
Call BlackLine® provides a space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. Call BlackLine® prioritizes BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). By us for us. BlackLine is non-judgmental, affirming and supportive, listener-witnessing and information gathering about your experience.
1-800-604-5841
The Trevor Project
Crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ+ young people who reach out on our free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide.
Call: to hear a live voice on the line, 1-866-488-7386
Text: send ‘START’ to 678-678
Chat: Click here.
Offering Housing, Utility, and Food Assistance across all of Texas.
Food Assistance
Get help applying for social service programs to help with getting food, medical care and other services by appointment. Other wraparound support services will be offered as they are available. This includes utility assistance, child care programs, nutrition education programs and more.
Monday – Thursday
Pantry Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Pantry Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday
Pantry Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
LGBT National Hotline
All of our support volunteers identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ family, and are here to serve the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs.
Hotline Hours:
Monday through Friday: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM CT
Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT
LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
LGBT National Coming Out Support: 1-888-688-5428
LGBT National Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743
LGBT National Senior Hotline: 1-888-234-7243
Crisis Text Line
Please note these resources are being updated daily as we continue to build out our new website. Please check back for additional resources in coming weeks.