Hesed House aims to improve the environmental and social conditions that contribute to poor health and support a quality of life that promotes the health and well-being of Wharton County residents, with special attention to those who are underserved.
Mission: To Make Disciples. To lead Christ-centered, Outwardly-focused, and Faith-growing communities for the sake of the world.
(We coordinate our member churches in this area for training, volunteering, food or supply distribution, donation, etc.)
Mission: Our mission is to develop resources to meet the needs of disaster-affected Galveston County residents.
Mission:
Promoting a Healthy and Safe Community
Preventing Illness and Injury
Protecting You
“Harris County Public Health, Your Department for Life”
Services Provided During Non-Disaster Times:
Public education, planning, preparedness trainings, community resilience, resilience of HCPH staff
Mission:
To create opportunities for refugees, immigrants, and underserved residents to achieve their goals for self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.
Services Provided During Non-Disaster Times:
Refugee programs, adult education (ESL, CNA, etc.), financial counseling & coaching, drivers’ education, employment services, housing programs, community navigation, mental & behavioral health, etc.
Mission
The mission of the Houston Health Department is to work in partnership with the community to promote and protect the health and social well-being of Houstonians and the environment in which they live.
Vision
Self-sufficient families and individuals in safe and healthy communities.
Values
- Accountability
- Quality
Integrity - Teamwork/Cooperation
- Innovation
- Pro-action
- Compassion
- Competency
- Diversity
- Efficiency
- Acceptance/Objectivity
Cross-Cutting Strategies
- Develop and strengthen quality partnerships
- Utilize information technology systems optimally
- Support intersectional initiatives to improve health
- Develop sustainable strategies
- Strengthen infrastructure
Services Provided During Non-Disaster Times
- Health and Human Services
- Vital Records
- Disease Investigation, Prevention, and Control
- Immunizations
- WIC
- Preparedness
- Public Health Messaging
- Public Health Clinics