Homeless

MHMR works to increase housing opportunities for homeless people receiving services from MHMR.

HOW TO GET HELP:

MHMR has programs to help men, women, families and veterans.

Crisis Residential Unit - Provides a safe environment for adults who are experiencing a crisis. Will monitor and provide programming, including group and individual counseling, and training of community reintegration skills.

Crisis Respite - Provides short-term treatment for adults, children and adolescents at risk of psychiatric crisis.

Jennings Place - A 24-hour transitional housing facility that is committed to the successful transition of men and women into community living.

Liberty House - A 30-bed transitional housing program for homeless male veterans with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health problems. Offers veterans the opportunity to live and work in a safe and drug free environment while practicing their recovery skills.

Anyone experiencing homeless can contact the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition helpline at 817-996-8800 to receive information and referrals Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The True Worth Day Shelter located at 1513 E. Presidio, Fort Worth also provides homeless service Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by calling 817-289-7474

Crisis

Emergency Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder and Disability Services Information, Referrals

24 hours a day, 365 days a year Call 817-335-3022 or 1-800-866-2465 Or Text Us (817) 335-3022

If you have a medical emergency, call 911.

OUR VISION

Encourage mental health recovery and independence, and identify safe and affordable housing options, which will:

Promote independence through self-empowerment.
Offer reliable and resourceful information with comprehensive and centralized housing information.
Advocate and negotiate for safe and affordable housing options.
Provide supportive case management by seeking out and taking action on all available and appropriate housing resources; and provide on-going supports.

OUR EFFORTS

Serve as a liaison between the community and MHMR on housing issues.
Advocate for increased housing resources.
Identify resources within and outside the organization to fill housing gaps.
Collaborate with community stakeholders in creating a plan to address the identified gaps.