Transitional Housing for Men

Mother Teresa Transitional Housing for Men is dedicated to serving homeless single men who face significant barriers to obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. It offers an extended period for stabilization, learning, and planning — essential steps for successfully ending homelessness and securing long-term housing. Many participants have a history of obtaining housing only to lose it again, or they possess traits that typically reduce the likelihood of sustaining permanent housing without support.

Our transitional housing program accommodates 24 single men for up to 24 months, offering 24 private bedrooms. Our residents share common areas such as restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, a commercial kitchen, a recreation area, a dog kennel, and security-enhanced grounds. In addition, supportive services and workshops are provided, including rental counseling, Fair Housing, budgeting and money management, saving for permanent housing, anger management, nutrition and cooking classes, and drug and alcohol prevention. Workshops also focus on developing social skills needed for re-entering society, assistance with securing employment, and opportunities for those wanting to return to school.

Following the "Needs of a Homeless Person through the Continuum of Care System," our program and services will continue to implement the following:

• Outreach, intake, and assessment to (1) identify an individual’s service and housing needs, and (2) link them to appropriate housing and/or service resources
• Emergency shelter and safe, decent alternatives to living on the streets
• Transitional housing with supportive services designed to help individuals develop the skills necessary for permanent housing, independence, and self-sufficiency
• Permanent housing and permanent supportive housing

• Provide a letter of referral
• Must be 18 years or older
• Person must have been impacted by homelessness
• Must be homeless as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and/or person seeking housing stabilization
• Substance abuse-free
• Committed to:
  • Making a positive change in life
  • Maintaining a substance abuse-free lifestyle
  • Developing and working toward permanent housing, education, employment (if applicable), saving money, and obtaining self-sufficiency goals

Mother Teresa Transitional House has a set minimum monthly rental fee, including all utilities and laundry facility access. Applications are reviewed, and interviews are scheduled as openings become available. You will be contacted for a housing interview only if you meet the eligibility requirements, have been referred to the program, submitted the necessary documentation, and there is a program opening that matches your needs. Once selected, you will be notified via the contact number listed on your application. Applications are kept on file for 30 days; after this period, you must reapply. For more information, please contact our offices at (361) 904-0377.

• Picture ID (Texas ID and/or driver's license)
• Social Security card
• Homeless status — verification from the case worker/advocate is needed. A temporary shelter verification letter or letter of referral is accepted.
• Income verification:
  • Supplement Security Income (SSI) and Social Security (SS)
  • Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits
  • Verification of employment