Fort Bend County has a variety of resources available to you. Please browse some of the resources below.
United Way provides navigation assistance to connect you directly to resources from their network of over 100 nonprofit partners, across a range of services, including job training, food assistance, counseling, health care, out-of-school programs, and more. A Navigator will work with you to understand your immediate and long-term goals, build your personalized journey, and connect you to the right services at the right time.
Contact 281-207-2300 for their 24-Hour Information and Referral Service
Dial 2-1-1 for the 211 Texas United Way /Helpline
United Way
Transportation
Fort Bend County currently offers shared ride bus services to the citizens of Fort Bend County. The scheduled ride transportation service provides trips within Fort Bend County.
In order to schedule or cancel a ride you may call 866-751-TRIP between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday and ask for the “Fort Bend County Reservations.” There are no transit services available on county holidays.
Employment
Experience Works 281-344-0279 ext 205
Family Houston 281-207-2300
SER-Jobs for Progress 281-207-2300
Work Source - Richmond 281-344-0279
Healthcare
AccessHealth is a private, not-for-profit community health center established in the community in 1975. AccessHealth became a Federally Qualified Health Center in 2002. AccessHealth does not turn away anyone in need. Visit AccessHealth Online.
RICHMOND CLINIC CONTACT INFORMATION: 400 Austin St., Richmond, TX 77469
281-342-4530
Hospital
In addition to the medical services it provides, OakBend is also committed to the community’s overall health and wellness. The hospital conducts and participates regularly in community health fairs to provide blood pressure, glucose, and other tests at no cost. OakBend also collaborates with local organizations such as AccessHealth, Texana Center, EMS operators, Fort Bend County Department of Health and Human Services, Child Advocates of Fort Bend County, Richmond State School, and the Mamie George Community Center, among others.
Main Campus - Jackson Street Hospital - 1705 Jackson Street - Richmond, Texas 77469 281-341-3000
Domestic Violence / Sexual Abuse
The Fort Bend Women’s Center, they provide programs to help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault escape abuse and move forward to build independent lives, free of violence and fear. All services are free of charge and open to any survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault.
If you need help, call the 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 281-342-4357.
Fort Bend County Services
County Main Number: 281-342-3411
Mailing Address: 301 Jackson St, Richmond, 77469