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Office for People with Disabilities
COVID-19 Update and Response
Revised January 19, 2021
The West Gray Metropolitan Multi-Service Center (MMSC) team, including the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (OPD) and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD), have been closely monitoring community developments regarding the operations of the MMSC during this public health emergency. To decrease the community spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the following measures are in place effective March 18, 2020:
- As of 7:00 PM Wednesday March 18, 2020, the West Gray Metropolitan Multi-Service Center will be closed to the public until further notice
- All HPARD and OPD led events and activities at the MMSC will be cancelled through Thursday, April 30, 2020
- Houstonians with disabilities can still contact OPD staff for referrals and constituent services by calling 832-394-0814 or by emailing MOPDmail@houstontx.gov Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Changes to these procedures will be communicated through our social media channels and on our website. Houstonians should visit https://www.houstonhealth.org/services/disease-prevention/covid-19 for updated information about local risk, routine protective actions, frequently asked questions, communication resources, rumor control, emergency preparedness tips, and more.
Food Security
- People with disabilities 60-years-of-age or older may qualify for food security assistance from the Harris County Area Agency on Aging. Please call 832-393-4301 for more information.
- Individuals with disabilities may qualify for food security assistance through the Coalition for Barrier Free Living/The Houston Center for Independent Living food pantry. In addition, rental and utility assistance may be available for individuals with disabilities that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call HCIL for more information at 713-974-4621, video phone 346-231-0641.
- The Houston Food Bank Help Line can be reached by calling 832-369-9390. More Houston Food Bank resources are available at www.houstonfoodbank.org/covid19.
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