Legal Services and Education - Telephone counselors provide legal information and education to tenants regarding landlord / tenant issues from 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. Each Wednesday night, tenants can attend a clinic at HCC to learn more about Texas housing laws. At the clinics, attorneys are available to meet with clients about specific concerns they may have. Clinics start at 5:30 pm - arrive early - they do fill up quickly. Pro-bono legal services are also provided daily by an on-site attorney. Tenants who have defensible eviction cases may be represented in court or otherwise by this attorney. There is no fee for any legal service at HCC. The pro-bono legal program at HCC has been cited by the State Bar of Texas for outstanding service.
Home Power Social Services - Emergency rent and utility assistance is available to individuals and families who are in danger of becoming homeless. The Home Power program is designed to prevent homelessness for those who have experienced a financial crisis in the past 30 days and would otherwise be able to provide for all monthly bills. The program helps clients resolve their financial crisis and supports clients in positive life decisions, encourages self-sufficiency, and provides ongoing skill-building opportunities.
STEPS: Short Term Housing Program - Homeless families with children under the age of 13 recieve the use of a furnished apartment for up to 4 months. During that time, families receive comprehensive case management to assist in establishing goals and ultimately becoming independent.
Home Again: Long Term Transitional Housing - Individuals and families who are homeless can be in the Home Again program for up to 18 months if continuous progress is being made toward their goals. During that time they receive rent and utilities to live in apartments in the community. In addition, they are given intensive case management services needed to acquire skills to become employed and self-sufficient. This program has received national recognition by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Veterans Housing Partnership - Permanent housing with intensive and comprehensive case management for homeless, disabled veterans and their families.
Permanent Housing Services - Permanent housing with intensive and comprehensive case management for chronically homeless individuals.
All HCC programs are strengthened by other services offered in the community and funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the City of Dallas, and local foundations and individuals.