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Page last reviewed: February 4, 2025
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
Contact: Ms. Pen
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
us.
Mayor’s Assistance Office
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Contact: Sandra Cortez
Phone: 832-394-0618
Provide information and assistance to residents regarding City of Houston services. Handles residents’ concerns and makes referrals to appropriate city departments.
Baker Ripley Senior Health and Wellness Center
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Contact: Myra Sistos, Site Specialist
Phone: 281-744-0666
Email: msistos@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.
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 11 years old and parent involvement opportunities.
Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, Infant Program
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.
L.I.F.E. Houston
Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Phone: 713-864-9993
Phone: 713-528-6044
L.I.F.E. Houston provides emergency food for babies from birth to 12 months.
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.