The Fair Housing Council of South Texas staff conducts housing counseling services for consumers who want to know about their rights under the Texas Property Code and Fair Housing Act.

Staff provide consumers with information about their rights, make suggestions about how to resolve their housing issue, and, as appropriate, make referrals to other organizations that may be able to assist the consumer with a non-fair housing related problem.

A housing counseling session can also be done in person at our office by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call (210) 733-3247, ext. 101.

There are no fees for consumers and consumers can remain anonymous—not give their name

First Footing program offers people experiencing homelessness a safe place to stay. Individuals undergo an interview process and if accepted, have 24 hour staff support. 

The program model is built to come alongside adults on their journey out of homelessness and into a safe, stable home with mental and physical health care, employability skills training, budgeting education, and housing navigation. 

First Footing program offers: 

• ID recovery
• Addition recovery
• Employment assistance 
• Transportation
• Case management 

First Footing serves primarily longtime residents of New Braunfels however, each individual is taken case by case.

Free of charge.

The role of the HomeTeam is to identify and track encampments and reach out to unhoused individuals ofering medical care, shelter and pathways to employment and housing. 

Free.

Homelessness is a community problem that will not go away without active, collaborative intervention. Understanding the root causes of homelessness and what we can do to improve the health of our community is part of the solution.

Please contact us at [email protected] or 830.272-5020.