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Shelters, crisis lines, food, health care and other help near you. (El Paso, TX)
Mental health or substance use crisis: call or text 988. For other local services, dial 211.
Crisis & emergency lines
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Emergency: 911
Medical emergency, overdose, fire or danger right now.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, 24/7 support for a mental health or substance use crisis. English and Spanish.
Emergency shelter
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Opportunity Center for the Homeless: Welcome Center
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
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Opportunity Center for the Homeless: Men's Resource Center
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
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Opportunity Center for the Homeless: Women's Resource Center
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
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Opportunity Center for the Homeless: Willie Sanchez
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
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Rescue Mission of El Paso
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
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Salvation Army El Paso
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
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Annunciation House
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
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Dame La Mano
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
Transitional housing
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Rescue Mission: Freedom House
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
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Villa Maria transitional living
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
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La Posada Home
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
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YWCA transitional living
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
Domestic violence & safety
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential help 24/7 for anyone experiencing abuse. Spanish available.
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Center Against Sexual and Family Violence
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
Youth & families
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National Runaway Safeline
For young people who have run away or are thinking about it, and their families. 24/7.
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El Paso Center for Children (runaway shelter)
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
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El Paso Human Services: Winchester Young Men
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
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El Paso Human Services: Young Women's Transitional Center
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
Health care & clinics
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Poison Help
Poisoning or possible overdose questions, 24/7.
Substance use & recovery
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SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information, 24/7, in English and Spanish.
Veterans
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Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and press 1. Free, confidential, 24/7 for veterans and their families.
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Opportunity Center: Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
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Opportunity Center: Veteran Transitional Living Center
Listed in the January 2026 Point-in-Time report. Call ahead or dial 2-1-1 to check for space.
Other help
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2-1-1 Texas
Find local food, shelter, utility help and more. Dial 2-1-1.
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El Paso Coalition for the Homeless
Local directory of shelters and housing programs.
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