Independence Heights Neighborhood Center

Independence Heights 205 W. Crosstimbers Houston, Texas 77018 Phone: 713-691-1393 Fax: 713-691-3825

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In October 2004, Neighborhood Centers Inc. acquired a facility located in the heart of the historic Independence Heights neighborhood on Houston’s north side. Early meetings with area residents, councils, schools, churches, businesses, law enforcement, elected officials and service providers revealed tremendous opportunities for collaboration and coordination that could offer a wide range of benefits to the community. As we continue to build relationships in the neighborhood, service and assets continue to grow.

Independence Heights offers a variety of services for all ages. Call us to verify class times and to register.

Health/Wellness/Fitness

• Health Information Center (HIC) – Sponsored in collaboration with Kelsey Research Foundation, HIC provides up-to-date information on the prevention, early detection and treatment of illness, as well as prescription drug information. Resources include Internet access to health-related websites and access to on-line medical journals and references and printed educational materials and health videos on a variety of health topics.
   
• Motherland, Inc. - Voices for Youth – An expressive art program targeting Latino and African American youth ages 13-24. Program includes drama, art, drumming, life skills, anger management and decision making classes specifically geared for this population. Motherland, Inc. also provides HIV testing and counseling with an added drama therapy component.
   
   

Adult Education and Enrichment

• Houston Food Bank’s Community Kitchen – This is a regularly scheduled, nine-week “hands-On” culinary training course and three-week internship.
   
• Houston Community College - Provides Adult Education Classes such as General Equivalency Diploma (GED), and English as a Second Language (ESL).
   
• Financial education – Acquire information and gain the skills necessary to take control of personal finances.
   
   

• DePelchin Children’s Center-Families Count Program – A multifaceted, strength-based, family-centered program. The goal is to nurture families, strengthen family bonds and assist families in developing skills that enhance and strengthen relationships. Services are offered at no cost. Participation is based on meeting eligibility criteria.
• Kids’ Meals, Inc. – Provides nutritional food assistance and inspires healthy eating habits among Houston’s hungry children. Interfaith Ministries, Houston Food Bank and Neighborhood Centers Inc. have partnered with Kids’ Meals to address the issue of childhood hunger in Houston.
• Faith in Communities – This organization empowers churches in minority and underserved communities to form collaborations and provide services that meet the social needs of the community.
• The Lighthouse Village – Provides access to supportive housing for individuals and families in transition. They currently provide services at no charge.