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Page last reviewed: February 17, 2026
West End Multi-Service Center
Location
170 Heights Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77007-3729
Hours
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
MSC ADMINISTRATION
Phone: 832-393-5950
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The center brings together individual agencies
and services to address the special needs of the
neighborhood. Rental space is available for public
meetings, receptions, workshops, banquets,
seminars, etc. For further information regarding
rental fees and space availability, please contact
Ms. Pen.
Baker Ripley Senior Health and Wellness Center
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Contact: Martha Arguelles, Site Specialist
Phone: 281-744-0666
Email: marguelles@bakerripley.org
Senior Health & Wellness Centers are a safe place
for older adults to visit during the day, eat a hot,
nutritious lunch, make new friends and engage in
activities like:
- Health and Wellness Classes
- Exercise Classes and Tai Chi
- Games
- Arts and Crafts
- Parties Special Events
- Senior Resources
- Filed Trips
Beat the Heat with Reliant
June – October
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Serves as a cooling center for individuals needing to escape high temperatures.
Child Care of Greater Houston
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Contact: Brittany Jones
Phone: 713-868-1555
The Child Care Council of Greater Houston, Inc. provides childcare education for children six months to five years of age. Offers planned educational programs coordinated by state licensed staff, three daily meals, school age after school up to twelve years old and parent involvement opportunities.
Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: 713-970-4418
Contact: Juan C. Cruz
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD provides supported employment, supported
housing and substance use counseling to adults
with a mental illness.
GET MOVING URBAN GARDENS
The Get Moving Houston Urban Gardens provide
hands-on experience in vegetable gardening and
urban agriculture to community members and
encourage the consumption of local fruits and
vegetables.
City Of Houston Office Of
Veterans and Military Affairs
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: 832-393-8147
The Office of Veterans & Military Affairs serves
as an advocate on behalf of Active Duty, Guard/
Reserves, Veterans, and the larger Military-
A liated Community (Spouse/Caregiver and
dependent children) and to coordinate/facilitate
access to resources through Federal, State, and
local initiatives and programs:
- Provides Peer-to-Peer counseling to the Military
and Military-Affiliated community. - Provides advice and guidance to stakeholders on
events, projects, and issues of interest to the serving
military, veterans, and their families.