Housing insecurity
UNT Health recognizes that among potential student needs, housing is very important. While the UNT Health does not offer student housing, we have a partnership with GradRent for our students to find apartments and housing options near campus. Should a student experience immediate housing needs, there are several organizations within the North Texas area that may serve as resources.
- GRADRENT at The UNT Health: Off-campus housing and apartments for rent near UNT Health.
- Arlington Life Shelter
- The Samaritan Inn
- Presbyterian Night Shelter
- ACH Child and Family Services: Services for children and families including an emergency shelter and counseling programs
- Arlington Housing Services: Local resources for housing assistance, including unhoused services, the Housing Choice Voucher Program, and Assistance Plus.
- Arlington Life Shelter: Assists individuals and families impacted by homelessness in North Texas to create a path to self-sufficiency.
- Benefits for Homeless Veterans: Contact the VA Homeless Program in Fort Worth at 817-255-7150 for more information.
- Housing and Urban Development Rental Assistance: Programs to assist with homelessness and affordable housing.
- Partnership Home (formerly the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition): Assistance for housing and rent.
- Presbyterian Night Shelter: Their "housing first" approach helps break the cycle of homelessness through housing assistance, support services and employment opportunities.
- SafeHaven: Emergency shelter and transitional housing for those leaving situations of domestic violence.
- Salvation Army: Emergency night shelter and other services.
- Samaritan House: Supports individuals and families with housing, resources, and hope.
- Union Gospel Mission: Free meals, shelter, and programs to help people in need.
- Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office: Provides safe, decent and affordable housing for low income families.
Foreclosure Assistance
Monthly Bill Assistance
- Atmos Energy Assistance: Help paying your natural gas bill.
- Help with Bills (USA.gov): Federal assistance programs.
- Reliant CARE program: The Community Assistance from Reliant Energy (CARE) program works with non-profit social service agencies to provide extra funds to customers who qualify.