PROVIDING ESSENTIAL AND NEXT-STEP SERVICES TO RESTORE HOPE AND HELP END HOMELESSNESS IN HOUSTON
Engage and Empower
The Beacon is a central hub of services for individuals experiencing homelessness. We have various programs that engage individuals in the process of recovering from living unsheltered – from hot homemade meals, mailbox privileges, shower and laundry services to civil legal aid and resource & referral.
Ultimately, we seek to assist these individuals through a community-wide homeless response system known as The Way Home which links them with appropriate supportive housing. Often times, The Beacon is the first point of entry for individuals to begin their journey which is why it’s important that we build a strong rapport with them and serve them with dignity and respect.
Essential Services
Meeting the essential needs of individuals experiencing homelessness with dignity and respect has been a cornerstone of the agency since its inception.
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breakfast and hot homemade lunches
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private showers
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full-service laundry
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mailbox privileges
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device charging
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access to phones and computers
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resource & referral
Beacon Law
Providing high quality, courteous, and effective legal services for low-income individuals and those experiencing homelessness.
Common types of cases include:
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ID restoration
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clearing criminal history
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Social Security disability appeals
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Limited family law
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Housing law including evictions
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Limited wills and estates
Brigid's Hope
Brigid’s Hope at The Beacon is for women who were previously incarcerated and formerly homeless. Each participant in the program benefits from independent living and minimal structure to build self-reliance and responsibility. The program includes:
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transitional housing
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Individual and group therapy
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case management
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life skills training
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supportive services
Housing Services
The Beacon is a Coordinated Access site for the community-wide homeless response system known as The Way Home. This means that we are a central access point for individuals to engage in the housing process:
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housing assessments
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housing navigation services
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partner in the Community COVID Housing Program (CCHP)
