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Trusted local resources across Lubbock and West Texas, organized by category. Select a category to narrow the list.

Shelter

Shelter

Open Door (Lubbock) — Shelter & Housing

A Lubbock nonprofit providing emergency shelter, housing assistance, and support services for people experiencing homelessness in the community.

Lubbock: (806) 687-2822 · emergency shelter and housing support.

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Food

Food

2-1-1 Texas — South Plains

A free helpline that connects you to local Lubbock-area food, shelter, utility assistance, and other basic-need services. Available around the clock in many languages.

Dial 2-1-1 (free, 24/7, many languages).

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Food

South Plains Food Bank (Lubbock)

Lubbock's regional food bank, distributing groceries and meals across the South Plains. No immigration status is required to receive food assistance.

Lubbock: (806) 763-3003 · food assistance for the South Plains region.

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Healthcare

Healthcare

Community Health Center of Lubbock

A local federally qualified health center offering medical, dental, and behavioral health care on a sliding-fee scale. Serves everyone, including patients without insurance or immigration documents.

Lubbock: (806) 765-2611 · sliding-scale medical, dental & behavioral care.

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Education

Education

Literacy Lubbock — Free English (ESL) Classes

Free English-as-a-second-language and adult literacy classes in Lubbock for newcomers and community members preparing for work, study, or citizenship.

Lubbock: (806) 775-3636 · free adult literacy and ESL classes.

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Education

Texas Tech ISSS — International Student & Scholar Services

The Texas Tech office that advises international students and scholars on F-1/J-1 status, CPT/OPT work authorization, and travel. Always start here for anything about your student status — your Designated School Official (DSO) is the official authority.

TTU: (806) 742-3667 · [email protected] · the official source for F-1/J-1 status.

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Employment

Employment

Workforce Solutions South Plains (Lubbock)

The local workforce board for the Lubbock region, offering free job-search help, skills training, and connections to employers. Ask about services you are eligible for.

Lubbock: (806) 744-3572 · free job search, training & placement help.

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Other

Other

United We Dream — Deportation Defense Hotline

A national rapid-response hotline (kept here because there is no 24/7 local equivalent) offering deportation-defense support and know-your-rights help for immigrant youth and families.

Call 1-844-363-1423 to report an ICE raid or get help.

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