Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

Vocational Rehabilitation - IDD and Autism

Below are vocational rehabilitation resources for disabled adults ready to pursue careers. Browse through the resources to find a center that will best fit your needs:

Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Services
Coordinates and monitors services for clients with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Services include vocational rehabilitation, respite services, and case management.

Contact:
(713) 970-7000 Main Phone
(866) 970-4770 Alternate Phone
Website: www.mhmraharris.org
Address: 2627 Caroline Street | 2nd Fl | Houston, TX 77004 | (713) 970-7000

Summerhouse Houston
Summerhouse was founded in 2011 by a mother, Donna Fruge, who has a daughter with an intellectual disability named Summer. The family could not find the right next step for Summer after high school. They wanted Summer to stay connected with her community and continue to develop work, social, and life skills, so Summerhouse was created. Since then, the program has grown into a one-of-a-kind service in our community.

Summerhouse offers community-based day services and supported employment services that are driven by the interests, needs, and strengths of those we serve. Members of their day services spend time in the community doing activities of their choice, including volunteering and participating in social activities, classes, exercise, and more. They offer a low member-to-staff ratio that allows our highly trained staff to best support their members. Summerhouse accept new full-time members on a rolling basis as openings become available. Exceptions for part-time admission may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Phone Number: 832-200-6158
Email: info@SummerhouseHouston
Website: https://summerhousehouston.org/
Address: 1424 Waseca St, Houston, TX 77055

H.E.A.R.T Program
The H.E.A.R.T. Program (Housing, Entrepreneurship And Readiness Training) was founded to create new opportunities for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) to achieve their potential. Their philosophy is that everyone deserves the opportunity to excel and experience the sense of pride and accomplishment that is achieved through education and employment. They embrace the mission to promote structured independence for individuals with developmental disabilities by providing innovative education, training, housing and employment programs.

Phone Number: (713) 692-4278
Website: https://heartprogram.org/
Address: Educational Programs Inspiring Communities, Inc.707 Lehman Street, Houston, TX 77018

JFS Houston
Alexander JFS offers a family of services that support and transform the lives of individuals, families and communities by empowering them to strengthen skills, achieve goals and make decisions that will change the trajectory of their lives. Established in 1913, Alexander JFS is a premiere social service agency dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals, families and communities. Alexander JFS serves members of the Jewish community as well as individuals of all faiths and backgrounds.

Phone Number: (713) 667-9336
Website: www.jfshouston.org/employment_services/
Address: 4131 S. Braeswood Blvd. Houston, Texas 77025
Email: info@alexanderjfs.org

Vocational Rehab Links

• Vocational Rehab Intro Page
• Adults
• Students and Youth
• Veterans
• IDD and Autism
• Low Vision
• Helpful Resources
• Upcoming Events

MOPD Links

• MOPD Home Page
• ADA And You
• Civic Award for Disability Inclusion
• Client Intake Form
• Commission on Disabilities
• Emergency Readiness
• Helpful Numbers
• Local Agencies
• MOPD Director
• We Want to Hear from You
• Parking Permits
• Sidewalk Safety
• Speaker Request Form
• mopdmail@houstontx.gov