Community & Care

RESIDENTIAL STABILITY & WHOLE-PERSON REINTEGRATION • MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX

More Than Housing. A Community to Come Home To.

Derrick’s Place provides a safe and stable residential environment while helping residents connect with community resources, preserve their independence, and take meaningful steps toward a stronger future.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

A Safe Home Is Only the Beginning

“Stable housing provides the foundation. Derrick’s Place is designed to help residents build connections, access community resources, maintain independence, and move forward with greater stability.”

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES

FOUR PILLARS OF SUPPORTIVE VETERAN CARE

A wrap-around care ecosystem designed to resolve hurdles and foster long-term self-sufficiency.

PILLAR 01

VA Healthcare Navigation

Regional VA clinic bridges, physician appointments, routine medication adherence, and TBI clinical screenings.

PILLAR 02

Mental Health & Recovery

Specialized trauma-informed behavioral care, licensed PTSD therapist connections, and sober peer groups.

PILLAR 03

Vocational Readiness

Translating military skills into civilian jobs, computer literacy training, resumes, and personal budgeting.

PILLAR 04

Legal & Benefits Advocacy

Obtaining DD-214 records, state IDs, Social Security docs, VA disability claims, and HUD-VASH vouchers.

A LIVING BROTHERHOOD

THE DAILY RHYTHM: SAFETY, ORDER, AND SHARED MEALS

Derrick’s Place operates on mutual accountability. An 8-bed household requires structured routines where every resident plays an active role in maintaining peace and order.

Communal Meals

Shared chef kitchen where men prepare family meals together.

Rotational Upkeep

Daily chores instill accountability across common living quarters.

10 PM Quiet Hours

Predictable quiet hours protect rest vital for emotional recovery.

County Outings

Optional fishing trips, community gardens, and civic volunteer days.

RESIDENT VOICES

Stories of Regained Hope

Listen to veterans who stepped through our doors from instability and rebuilt their lives through structured daily care.

“The shelters in Houston were chaos. I couldn’t sleep, and my anxiety was through the roof. At Derrick’s Place, the quiet hours and having a case manager who actually listened gave me the space to get my VA disability sorted.”

Marcus R.

U.S. Army Veteran • 8-Month Resident

“Andre didn’t give up on me when paperwork dragged out for months. He made sure I attended my clinical appointments and helped me budget for my first apartment lease. Today, I’m employed and independent.”

David K.

U.S. Navy Veteran • Program Graduate

CASE LIAISON INTAKE

PARTNER WITH DERRICK'S PLACE

Direct liaison for VA case managers, hospital discharge coordinators, and veterans court liaisons.

Eligibility & Criteria

Veteran Status: Verified military service with honorable or general discharge preferred.
Housing Need: Homelessness, transition insecurity, or unstable lodging.
Sobriety Commitment: 100% drug and alcohol-free residential standard.
Active Engagement: Commitment to weekly case goals and house chores.

24–48 Hour Response Guarantee

Rapid case coordination across Montgomery County and Greater Houston.

Referral Submission Form

CONFIDENTIAL

JOIN THE MISSION

Ready to Help Us Write the Next Chapter?

Whether you are a VA caseworker looking to place a veteran, a community advocate, or a supporter ready to invest in lasting recovery, we welcome you.

Need immediate veteran housing assistance? Call 24/7 Support: (800) 555-DERRICK