Community Resources

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)

Website:trla.org

Phone: 888-988-9996

Services: Provides free legal services to low-income residents in a variety of areas including housing, consumer issues, family law, employment, and public benefits.

El Paso Legal Assistance Society

Phone: 915-585-5100

Services: Offers legal aid and assistance to low-income individuals and families in El Paso.

Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project

Website: texascivilrightsproject.org

Phone: 915-532-3799

Services: Offers legal assistance for civil rights issues including discrimination, police misconduct, and voting rights.

Legal Aid Society of El Paso

Phone: 915-544-9940

Services: Provides free legal aid and representation to low-income individuals in civil cases such as family law, housing, and consumer protection.

El Paso County Public Defender's Office

Website: epcounty.com/publicdefender

Phone: 915-546-8185

Services: Offers legal representation to individuals who cannot afford private attorneys in criminal cases.

Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Project (VLAP)

Website: tlsc.org/vlap

Phone: 800-622-2520

Services: Provides free legal assistance to low-income Texas veterans, including those in El Paso, in areas such as housing, consumer law, and family law.

El Paso Bar Association - Lawyer Referral Service

Website: elpasobar.com

Phone: 915-532-7052

Services: Provides referrals to qualified attorneys in various areas of law, including those who offer reduced fees for low-income clients.

Texas Advocacy Project

Website: texasadvocacyproject.org

Phone: 800-374-4673

Services: Provides free legal services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including assistance with protective orders and family law matters.

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank

Website: elpasoansfightinghunger.org

Phone: 915-298-0353

Services: Provides food assistance through various programs and partnerships with local agencies, including food pantries and meal distribution sites.

West Texas Food Bank

Website: wtxfoodbank.org

Phone: 432-580-6333

Services: Distributes food to local pantries and agencies that serve individuals and families in need across West Texas, including El Paso.

Project BRAVO

Website: projectbravo.org

Phone: 915-562-4100

Services: Offers emergency food assistance and other services to low-income families in El Paso.

Kelly Memorial Food Pantry

Website: kellymemorialfoodpantry.com

Phone: 915-261-7499

Services: Provides food assistance to individuals and families in need through a local pantry.

Reynolds Home

Website: reynoldshome.org

Phone: 915-274-2598

Services: Offers food assistance as part of their support services for homeless women and children.

El Paso Rescue Mission

Website: rmelp.org

Phone: 915-532-2575

Services: Provides meals and other support services to homeless individuals and families.

Salvation Army of El Paso

Website: salvationarmytexas.org/elpaso

Phone: 915-544-9811

Services: Offers emergency food assistance, meals, and other social services to individuals and families in need.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store & Pantry

Website: svdpsocietyep.org

Phone: 915-564-4357

Services: Provides food assistance through a pantry, as well as other support services for low-income individuals and families.

Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care

Website: ylm.org

Phone: 915-858-2588

Services: Offers food distribution and other assistance programs to help individuals and families in need.

El Paso Community Foundation

Website: epcf.org

Phone: 915-533-4020

Services: Supports local food assistance programs and initiatives through grants and community partnerships.

Centro San Vicente

Website: csvyei.org

Phone: 915-859-7545

Services: Provides food assistance and other health and social services to low-income individuals and families in El Paso.

Workforce Solutions Borderplex

Website: borderplexjobs.com

Phone: 915-887-2600

Services: Provides a variety of job search, training, and career development services to help individuals find employment and advance their careers.

Project ARRIBA

Website: projectarriba.org

Phone: 915-843-4063

Services: Offers job training and education programs aimed at helping low-income individuals secure high-demand jobs in healthcare, information technology, and other fields.

Goodwill Industries of El Paso

Website: goodwillep.org

Phone: 915-778-1858

Services: Provides job training, employment placement services, and support services to help individuals overcome barriers to employment.

El Paso Community College Workforce and Continuing Education

Website: epcc.edu/Academics/ContinuingEducation

Phone: 915-831-7808

Services: Offers a wide range of workforce development programs, continuing education courses, and certification programs to enhance job skills and career prospects.

YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region

Website: ywcaelpaso.org

Phone: 915-533-2311

Services: Provides job training programs, career development services, and support services for women and families in El Paso.

Emergence Health Network

Website: emergencehealthnetwork.org

Phone: 915-887-3410

Services: Offers employment assistance and job training programs for individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities.

Upper Rio Grande Workforce Development Board

Website: urgjobs.org

Phone: 915-887-2600

Services: Provides employment services, job training programs, and career counseling to help individuals find and maintain employment.

SERCO of Texas

Website: sercotexas.org

Phone: 915-778-1858

Services: Offers job training programs, employment services, and support services for individuals seeking employment.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Texas Workforce Solutions)

Website: twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/vocational-rehabilitation-services

Phone: 915-834-7001

Services: Provides services and support to individuals with disabilities to help them prepare for, find, and retain employment.

El Paso County Economic Development

Website: epcounty.com/economic/

Phone: 915-546-2177

Services: Offers various programs and initiatives to support job creation, business development, and workforce training in El Paso County.

El Paso Job Corps Center

Website: jobcorps.gov

Phone: 915-594-0022

Services: Provides free education and job training for young people ages 16 to 24 to help them start a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job.

Texas Workforce Commission

Website: twc.texas.gov

Phone: 800-628-5115

Services: Offers a wide range of employment and training services, including job search assistance, skills training, and unemployment benefits.

Project BRAVO

Website: projectbravo.org

Phone: 915-562-4100

Services: Provides utility assistance programs to help low-income households pay their energy bills. Programs include the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).

El Paso Electric (EPE) - Customer Assistance Programs

Website: epelectric.com

Phone: 915-543-5970

Services: Offers various assistance programs for eligible customers, including the Low Income Rider (LIR) program, which provides a discount on electric bills, and the Winter Moratorium program, which helps protect low-income customers from service disconnection during the winter months.

Texas Gas Service - Assistance Programs

Website: texasgasservice.com

Phone: 800-700-2443

Services: Provides assistance programs for low-income customers, including the Neighbor to Neighbor program, which offers help with gas bills through local agencies.

El Paso Water - Assistance Programs

Website: epwater.org

Phone: 915-594-5500

Services: Offers a Customer Assistance Program (CAP) that provides bill payment assistance to low-income customers. Also, the Extended Payment Plan allows customers to spread out payments over a longer period.

West Texas Opportunities, Inc.

Website: glo.texas.gov

Phone: 806-372-2531

Services: Administers utility assistance programs for low-income households in West Texas, including the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)

Website: tdhca.state.tx.us

Phone: 800-525-0657

Services: Offers utility bill assistance through the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), which helps low-income households with energy costs.

El Paso Community Action Program, Project Amistad

Website: projectamistad.org

Phone: 915-532-3790

Services: Provides assistance with utility bills for elderly and disabled individuals. Programs include emergency utility assistance and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).

Society of St. Vincent de Paul - El Paso

Website: svdpsocietyelpaso.org

Phone: 915-346-1500

Services: Offers emergency financial assistance for utility bills to individuals and families in need.

Catholic Charities of El Paso

Website: catholiccharitieselpaso.org

Phone: 915-872-8412

Services: Provides utility assistance to low-income families and individuals facing financial hardship.

El Paso County General Assistance Program

Website: epcounty.com/family/ga.htm

Phone: 915-546-8150

Services: Offers emergency assistance for utility bills and other basic needs for eligible residents of El Paso County.

Salvation Army of El Paso

Website: salvationarmytexas.org/elpaso

Phone: 915-544-9811

Services: Provides emergency utility assistance to individuals and families in crisis.

Emergence Health Network

Website: emergencehealthnetwork.org

Phone: 915-887-3410

Services: Offers sliding scale fees and a comprehensive range of mental health services, including crisis intervention, outpatient services, and support for individuals with severe mental illness.

Centro San Vicente

Website: csviec.org

Phone: 915-859-7545

Services: Provides affordable mental health services, including counseling, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment for low-income individuals.

El Paso Child Guidance Center

Website: epcgc.org

Phone: 915-562-1999

Services: Specializes in mental health services for children and families, including individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy on a sliding scale fee basis.

Family Service of El Paso

Website: familyserviceofelpaso.org

Phone: 915-781-9900

Services: Provides counseling services for individuals, couples, and families, as well as support groups and educational programs with sliding scale fees.

El Paso Behavioral Health System

Website: elpasobh.com

Phone: 915-544-4000

Services: Offers inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, including treatment for depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues with financial assistance options.

Aliviane, Inc.

Website: aliviane.org

Phone: 915-782-4000

Services: Provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services, including counseling and prevention programs, with sliding scale fees and financial aid.

La Familia del Paso

Website: lafamiliadelpaso.org

Phone: 915-239-2955

Services: Offers mental health services, including counseling and psychiatric care, with a focus on low-income individuals and families.

El Paso VA Health Care System

Website: elpaso.va.gov

Phone: 915-564-6100

Services: Provides mental health services to low-income veterans, including counseling, psychiatric care, and support for PTSD and other mental health conditions.

Project Vida Health Center

Website: projectvidaelpaso.org

Phone: 915-533-7057

Services: Offers integrated primary care and mental health services, including counseling and support for behavioral health issues, with a sliding scale fee structure.

El Paso Community College Counseling Services

Website: epcc.edu

Phone: 915-831-2722

Services: Offers free or low-cost counseling services to students and the community, including individual and group therapy.

El Paso County Community Mental Health Program

Website: epcounty.com/mental_health.htm

Phone: 915-546-2275

Services: Provides mental health services to El Paso County residents, including crisis intervention and outpatient services, with financial assistance options.

Project Vida Health Center

Website: projectvidaelpaso.org

Phone: 915-533-7057

Services: Provides comprehensive primary healthcare, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and dental services on a sliding scale fee basis.

Centro San Vicente

Website: csviec.org

Phone: 915-859-7545

Services: Offers a wide range of medical services, including family medicine, dental care, and behavioral health services, with fees based on income.

Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso

Website: elpaso.ttuhsc.edu

Phone: 915-215-8000

Services: Provides primary and specialty care, including women's health, pediatrics, and internal medicine, with financial assistance programs for low-income patients.

El Paso Community Health Center

Website: epchc.org

Phone: 915-790-0700

Services: Offers a variety of healthcare services, including primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services, with sliding scale fees based on income.

La Fe Clinic

Website: lafe-ep.org

Phone: 915-545-4550

Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services, including primary care, dental services, and specialty care, with a focus on serving low-income individuals and families.

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC)

Website: umcelpaso.org

Phone: 915-544-1200

Services: Offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, specialty services, and primary care, with financial assistance available for low-income patients.

El Paso VA Health Care System

Website: elpaso.va.gov

Phone: 915-564-6100

Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services to low-income veterans, including primary care, mental health services, and specialty care.

Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe, Inc.

Website: lafe-ep.org

Phone: 915-545-4550

Services: Offers primary and preventive healthcare services, including women's health, pediatrics, and dental care, with sliding scale fees based on income.

El Paso First Health Plans

Website: epfirst.com

Phone: 915-532-3778

Services: Provides health insurance plans for low-income individuals and families, including Medicaid and CHIP, with a focus on access to affordable healthcare services.

Sierra Medical Center

Website: tenethealth.com

Phone: 915-747-4000

Services: Offers a variety of medical services, including emergency care, surgical services, and primary care, with financial assistance programs for low-income patients.

Texas Department of State Health Services – El Paso Office

Website: dshs.texas.gov

Phone: 915-834-7675

Services: Provides public health services, including immunizations, infectious disease control, and health education programs, with a focus on serving low-income populations.

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Health Center

Website: ydsp-nsn.gov

Phone: 915-858-1076

Services: Offers primary healthcare services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and dental services, with a focus on serving the Native American community and low-income individuals.

Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare

Website: laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com

Phone: 915-521-1200

Services: Provides a range of medical services, including emergency care, specialty services, and primary care, with financial assistance options for low-income patients.

Aliviane, Inc.

Website: aliviane.org

Phone: 915-782-4000

Services: Offers comprehensive substance abuse treatment and prevention programs, including outpatient services, residential treatment, and support groups, with sliding scale fees based on income.

Homeward Bound, Inc.

Website: homewardboundinc.org

Phone: 915-772-9111

Services: Provides detoxification, residential treatment, and outpatient services for individuals struggling with substance abuse, with financial assistance available for low-income clients.

El Paso Behavioral Health System

Website: elpasobh.com

Phone: 915-544-4000

Services: Offers a variety of substance abuse treatment programs, including inpatient, outpatient, and intensive outpatient services, with financial assistance options for those in need.

Rio Grande Addiction Treatment Services

Website: methadonetreatment.com

Phone: 915-544-3500

Services: Specializes in medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, including methadone and buprenorphine programs, with services available on a sliding scale fee basis.

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Behavioral Health Program

Website: ydsp-nsn.gov

Phone: 915-860-6118

Services: Provides culturally sensitive substance abuse treatment and prevention services, including counseling and support groups, for Native American and low-income individuals.

El Paso VA Health Care System - Substance Abuse Treatment Program

Website: elpaso.va.gov

Phone: 915-564-6100

Services: Offers a comprehensive substance abuse treatment program for veterans, including inpatient and outpatient services, with a focus on low-income and homeless veterans.

Pinnacle Social Services

Website: pinnaclesocialservices.com

Phone: 915-228-9291

Services: Provides substance abuse counseling, prevention programs, and support groups, with services available on a sliding scale fee basis.

Sunwest Behavioral Health Organization

Website: sunwestbhc.org

Phone: 915-209-5030

Services: Offers outpatient substance abuse treatment, including counseling and group therapy, with financial assistance available for low-income clients.

Emergence Health Network

Website: ehnelpaso.org

Phone: 915-887-3410

Services: Provides a range of substance abuse and mental health services, including outpatient treatment and crisis intervention, with a focus on low-income individuals.

Center for Health Care Services

Website: chcsbc.org

Phone: 915-562-7499

Services: Offers substance abuse treatment programs, including detoxification and outpatient services, with sliding scale fees based on income.

El Paso County Public Health - Behavioral Health Services

Website: epcounty.com

Phone: 915-212-0200

Services: Provides substance abuse prevention and treatment programs, including counseling and support groups, for low-income individuals and families.

El Paso Behavioral Healthcare System - Dual Diagnosis Program

Website: elpasobh.com

Phone: 915-544-4000

Services: Specializes in treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, with financial assistance options available.

Project BRAVO

Website: projectbravo.org

Phone: 915-562-4100

Services: Provides a range of financial assistance programs including utility assistance, rental assistance, and weatherization services for low-income families.

El Paso County General Assistance Program

Website: epcounty.com

Phone: 915-546-8150

Services: Offers emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and other essential needs to low-income residents of El Paso County.

Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC)

Website: yourtexasbenefits.com

Phone: 877-541-7905

Services: Provides access to state benefits such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Medicaid for eligible low-income individuals and families.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul - El Paso

Website: svdpsocietyep.org

Phone: 915-877-7030

Services: Offers emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, and other necessities to low-income individuals and families.

Catholic Charities of El Paso

Website: catholiccharitieselpaso.org

Phone: 915-872-8422

Services: Provides financial assistance for utilities, rent, and other essential needs, as well as case management and support services for low-income families.

Salvation Army - El Paso

Website: salvationarmytexas.org/elpaso

Phone: 915-544-9811

Services: Offers emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, and other necessities to low-income individuals and families.

Paso del Norte Community Foundation

Website: pdnfoundation.org

Phone: 915-544-7636

Services: Provides grants and financial assistance to non-profits and community organizations that support low-income individuals and families in El Paso.

El Paso Housing Authority

Website: hacep.org

Phone: 915-849-3742

Services: Offers rental assistance programs including Section 8 vouchers and public housing for low-income families and individuals.

Sacred Heart Church - El Paso

Website: sacredheartelpaso.org

Phone: 915-532-5447

Services: Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, and other necessities to low-income individuals and families.

Opportunity Center for the Homeless

Website: ocelpaso.org

Phone: 915-577-0069

Services: Offers financial assistance and support services to homeless individuals and families, including emergency shelter and case management.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)

Website: trla.org

Phone: 888-988-9996

Services: Provides free legal services and advocacy for low-income individuals, including assistance with accessing public benefits and financial aid.

El Paso Community Foundation

Website: epcf.org

Phone: 915-533-4020

Services: Supports various community initiatives and provides grants to organizations that assist low-income individuals and families with financial needs.