Service-Enriched Housing Videos

The Housing and Health Services Coordination Council (the "Council" or "HHSCC"), was established in 2009 and codified in Texas Government Code §2306.1091. The purpose of the council as set forth in statute, is to increase state efforts to expand Service-Enriched Housing through increased coordination of housing and health services.

Service-Enriched Housing is defined as: integrated, affordable, and accessible housing that provides residents with the opportunity to receive assistance in coordination of on-site and/or off-site health-related and other services and supports that foster independence in living and decision-making for individuals with disabilities and persons who are elderly.

The videos were produced in collaboration with the University of Texas on behalf of the Council to provide educational information about housing and services resources for people with disabilities and aging Texans.

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Overview of Service-Enriched Housing

Learn about Service-Enriched Housing and the Housing and Health Services Coordination Council.

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Playlist | Voice-Overs: Spanish or Vietnamese

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HHSCC Biennial Plans - Every two years, the Council prepares a report of its findings and recommendations. After public input, the report is submitted to the Office of the Governor and the Legislative Budget Board
HHSCC - Service-Enriched Housing and the Housing and Health Services Coordination Council

Homeless and Emergency Assistance

Services for persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

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Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs "Help for Texans" - Search for emergency and homeless services providers.
2-1-1 Texas - Search HIV/AIDS, and other emergency or homeless resources. Or, call 2-1-1
Texas Council on Family Violence
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Program.
Texas Homeless Network
Fund for Veterans' Assistance at the Texas Veterans Commission - Provides grants for local organizations to help veterans and their families with housing and homelessness.

Home Repair & Rehabilitation

Programs to help you repair, rehabilitate, or replace your home.

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Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs "Help for Texans" - Search for home repair providers, including the Amy Young Barrier Removal Program.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Center Locator
TDHCA Office of Colonia Initiatives Bootstrap Loan Program
Fund for Veterans Assistance Housing4Texas Heroes - or call 1-512-463-1157.
2-1-1 Texas - Search "home repair" or call 2-1-1.

Fair Housing Rights and Reasonable Accommodations

Know your rights and learn how to request reasonable accommodations.

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Playlist | Voice-Overs: Spanish | Vietnamese

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Homebuyer Assistance

Programs to help you buy a home.

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My First Texas Home - Search for Lenders. Or, contact a participating lender by calling 800-792-1119.
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs "Help for Texans" - Search for home buying assistance providers in your area.
TDHCA Office of Colonia Initiatives Bootstrap Loan Program
Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation - Homeownership. Or, contact a participating lender by calling 877-508-4611
U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Center Locator
Habitat for Humanity - Find Your Local Affiliate

Accessing Texas Health and Human Services Commission Programs

Help with health care, food, and basic living expenses.

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Your Texas Benefits – The best way to learn about and apply for benefits, including SNAP and TANF.
2-1-1 Texas - Connect with Medical Transportation and other state and local health and human services.

Accessing Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services

Programs for people with disabilities and aging Texans.

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Resources provided in this video*

Aging services: https://hhs.texas.gov/services/aging
Disability services: https://hhs.texas.gov/services/disability

*As of September 1, 2017, programs and services previously administered or delivered by the former Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services have been transferred by the Texas Legislature to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.