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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: Call 988
DOMESTIC / SEXUAL VIOLENCE:
LASSA TX Hotline: 844-303-7233
SAFE 512.267.7233 www.safeaustin.org
VINE 512-936-1200 www./vinelink.com
Kind Clinic .833.937.5463 www.kindclinic.org
If this is insufficient or you need help reporting or treating an event, email Challenger ATTN: Jenny
NAT’L SEX ASSAULT HOTLINE 1-800-656-HOPE
HUMAN TRAFFICING 1 (888) 373-7888
NAT’L HUMAN TRAFFICKING Resource Center Text “HELP” or “INFO” to 233733 English, Spanish and 200 more, traffickingresourcecenter.org http:stopthetrafficking.org
NAVIGATIONS CENTERS:
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center (M-F 9-1) . 4430 Menchaca (Ben White) Hot meal, mail, showers, hygiene, ltd clothing, laundry, computer lab, triage referral/navigation: Service Point ID, Coordinated Assessment, MAP/Food stamp sign-up; Medical clinic (Th only), Integral Care; job resources, recovery support. Hotline: 512-522-1097 NARCAN VENDING MACHINE sunrisenavigationcenter.org
Trinity Center: 304 E. 7th St. Navigation/service ctr, meals, case mgmt, ID docs, Coordinated Assessment; MAP, SNAP, Food Stamp sign-up; bus passes, ltd travel assistance, clothes/showers (women only on Mondays), mail, phone, computer access, housing referrals. M-F 9a-1p, Sun. 3-4:30p Come in person/no appts. TrinityCenterAustin.org
Charlie Center-Mosaic Church Navigation Cntr
2675 Research Blvd. (McNeil/183) 512-922-8954
Tues, Wed, Thurs 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. ID’s, Social Security Cards, Vital Records, Meal Served Daily,
SNAP Sign-Up, Coordinated Assessments,
Housing Info & Referrals, Case Management, Mail,
Packages, Medication, Secure Document Storage
theCharlieCenter.org
First Austin Baptist
Case management, Resource navigation, Call for appt.512-476-2635, 901 Trinity St. fbcaustin.org
BATHROOMS:
-Public Restroom 4th & Trinity
-Public Restroom 6th & Brazos
-Portapotti 7th & Trinity
-Portapotti 6th & IH35
-Downtown Austin Community Court / 505 Barton Springs Rd / 8-5 Monday — Friday
-Libraries
-Near city trails
Shower and bathroom:
Rec Centers
Mon-Sat, 10a -3pm:
Bartholomew Pool
1800 E. 51st St East
Barton Springs Pool
2131 William Barton Dr Central
Springwoods Pool
13320 Lyndhurst St. Northwest
Balcones Pool /closed for season
12017 Amherst Dr. North
Showers:
M-F Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center 8:30 -11am
M-F– 7th & I-35 / 9:30 AM-1:30 PM
M-F– Burnet and Hwy 183 / 9:30 AM-1:30 PM
The Other Ones Foundation A mobile hygiene truck (showers, sink and toilet)
Barton Springs Pool
Shwrs available/Bath House being remodeled.
Swim at your own risk 5-8 am & 8-9:50 pm daily
8 am to 8 p (fee charged)
Closed Mondays & Thurs
VETERANS are always in free
LAUNDRY:
Mission Accomplished
Mobile laundry, (must have voucher) care packages and connections to assist in transitioning to stable, self-sufficient and healthy lifestyles. Ea location 9am-12N
Unscented soap available.
M– Sunrise Navigation Ctr—4430 Menchaca Rd
Tu-Violet Storage—700 E.. 7 St (parking lot)
W, F, Sat-The Other Ones – 780 S. Hwy 183
W-The Charlie Center at the Mosaic Church 12675 Research Blvd.
FOOD:
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Angel House / Austin Baptist Chapel Soup Kitchen Food Pantry/breakfast/lunch – daily 9:30-10a, 11a-12:30p, 512-643-2327, 908 E.
Cesar Chavez St
Bread For All: Food Bank Faith Presbyterian Church at 1314 E Oltorf St, 5-6:30 pm Mondays. We also sponsor a mobile distribution with the food bank at Parker Lane United Methodist (2105 Parker Lane) second Monday of the month from 9-10 am. All are welcome.https://austincitylutherans.org/food/
Caritas of Austin: Housing, food, educ, employment, veterans assistance. Housing programs require referral via Coordinated Entry system. Daily Lunch 11a. CENTRAL: 611 Neches NORTH: 9027 Northgate Blvd. Lobby hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8-11AM & 1-4:45PM. Tuesday 8-11AM & 1-6:45PM. Friday 8-11:45AM caritasofaustin.org
Central Presbyterian (200 E. 8th, corner of 8th and Brazos) Breakfast Thursdays 8-9 am, limited space, clothes and toiletries. 512-472-2445 cpcaustin.org
El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission:
Community Health Worker Training, Adult Educ, Youth Progs, Vaccines and Health Literacy. Office hours: M-F 9a-5p, Food Help: T/Th 8a-10a 7000 Woodhue Dr, 512-439-8900, ElBuen.org
Foundation Communities’ Prosper Health Coverage program provides FREE help for all people to find and use affordable health insurance or other health coverage programs. We have phone and in-person advice available. Call 512-381-4520, email enroll@foundcom.org, book an appointment online (http://prosperhealthcoverage.org/), or visit one of our community Prosper Centers at 5900 Airport Blvd. or 2900 South IH-35 from 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday
Foundation for the Homeless / Feed My People Tuesday/Thursday breakfast 5:30-7 am.. First United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, 1300 Lavaca St. Showers, AA meetings, a clothing closet (Thursday only), showers, and haircuts (every other Thursday).
Gateway Church – Feed the Community Food Pantry, 7104 McNeil Dr. Wednesdays 9-11am
Green Doors’ veterans (transitional housing) and affordable housing residents (affordable rental or PSH with vouchers) until capacity is full. They may require a brief hotel stay for folks seeking to join the transitional housing program (and Green Doors would cover the cost); affordable rentals are immediate admission because they are single occupancy.
info@greendoors.org or 512-469-9130 for information or applications.
Good Apple is providing FREE food assistance to folks 55+ and/or immuno-compromised, people can sign up on behalf of others who meet those criteria. Turnaround time varies but as of right now appears to be within 48 hours; may be one-time rather than on-going; one person reported getting 3 veggie farm-share bags and 3 bags of non-perishables.
Mobile Loaves & Fishes For locations and schedules, visit http://www.mlf.org/truck-schedules.
The Other Ones Foundation Work opportunities, out of town transportation assistance, emergency shelter. 512-568-7557 780 S. Hwy 183.
toofound.org
University Presbyterian Church/Micah 6 Food Pantry Thursdays at 5:30-7 pm and Saturdays at 9:30-11 am. 2203 SanAntonio St., micah6austin.org
University United Methodist Church/
Open Door Ministry: breakfast & clothing every Saturday from 8-9 am. 2409 Guadalupe St.
Victory Ministries (2300 Canterbury St) supplies are VERY LOW. People being served outside only. If able, PLEASE CALL 512-480-9628 to check status before coming.
Westover Hills Church of Christ Providing food (non-perishable groceries) for everyone
Saturdays 9-11 am. Drive-thru style. Located at 8332 Mesa Dr., Austin, TX 78759. Food for Seniors
Meals on Wheels and More [Main Office]
3227 E. 5th Street, Austin, TX 78702
STORAGE/LOCKERS:
Violet Storage 700 E 7th St. 96 gal barrel with lock. 7 days 7 am – 7 pm. To apply for a storage bin, show up at the facility. If you have a Photo ID, that will help. 512-974-4879
EMPLOYMENT:
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Workforce First: Offers individuals experiencing homelessness opportunity to work cleaning parks. Also offers case management. The program is on a waitlist that can take several months to get through. Must be 18+ and currently unhoused. Call 512-568-7557 or email brian@toofound.org
Skillpointalliance.org Job training: plumbing, HVAC, electrical, manufacturing. Women & Men 512-729-4922
blueappleexpress@gmail.com $1600 per month rental assistance pilot program” and “bruisedapples.org” mentoring info without charging ad fees to founder.
Fair Living Wage Calculator: enter zip code
Www.universallivingwage.org
Shelter App:
Connecting People In Need to Services.
REFERRALS:
First Call for Help : 211 or 988
Free, bilingual information & referral service about food, clothing, housing, child and youth services, job placement assistance, education, recreation, support groups and other programs and services.
Arcilinc.org
CASE MANAGEMENT 512-832-6349
xVETERANSz
American Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 Text to 838255
Texas Veterans Commission www.tvc.texas.gov
V. A . 512-823-4100 7901 Metroplis Dr) 78744
Outpatient Clinic: Primary healthcare, specialty care and hospitalization. Contact Andrew Miller
Transitional housing for single veterans.
Caritas of Austin: 7th & Neches. Community Kitchen is serving lunch Monday-Friday 11 AM-12:30PM. Our clients receive case management/housing stability services and groceries through our food pantry. The lobby has public access to water, bathrooms, phones and info on community resources. Lobby hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8-11AM & 1-4:45PM. Tuesday 8-11AM & 1-6:45PM. Friday 8-11AM
Green Doors 512-469-9130 1503 So IH35
Housing First– Transitional, affordable, permanent housing.
Strike Force Help with VA benefit claim, denial or appeal, call 254-299-9950. See www.tvc.state.tx.us for even more resources and links. 877-4AID-VET
Center Point Texas Veterans Program 512-297-2990 outreach, assessment of needs, vocational readiness training, housing assistance, job placement and referrals to job skills training programs for homeless Veterans . 2101 S. Interstate 35 Suite 219 Austin, TX 78741 Up to $800 housing/car repair.
SHELTER:
ARCH Austin Resource Center for Homeless
500 E. 7th St. 512-978-9920
8th Street Shelter for single women & transwomen Neches & 8th St (referral only)
Esperanza Community (Governors Camp): Started Nov 2019 780 S US Hwy 183 (Old Bastrop Hwy) between Briggs Equipment and Palm Harbor Homes. Contact the Other Ones Foundation for a space (512) 568-7557. Pets are welcome. Charging station, .
Shower trailer Bus Route #217
The Safe Alliance Call for locations, 512-267-SAFE (7233) Emergency shelter, counseling, transitional housing and case managers for women escaping domestic & sexual violence. children & men also accepted.
YOUTH:
Lifeworks Under 27 yrs. 835 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. Mon-Thurs 12-4 pm Bus routes 300 & 493. Food, hygiene, bus passes, Wifi, gear, charging, mailing address, coordinated assessment.
American Youth Works 216 E. 4th St.
High School Diploma Program, ages 16-20
Also has a first-time home buyer program.
Street Youth Ministry 2008 Justin Ln
SAFE CARES a program of The SAFE Alliance, YOUTH 12-22 experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking. Case management, advocacy, therapy, and Drop-In services. Call 512.267.7233(SAFE)
SENIORS/ELDERS:
Family Eldercare Outreach and in-home care for those over 60 years old. M-Th 8-4, Fri 8-12
Call for locations, 512-450-0844
Safelink for 60 yrs+ FREE cell phones and service 1-800-Safelink (1-800-723-3546)
MEDICAL, DENTAL, MENTAL HEALTH:
Dell Seton Medical Center at UT (formerly Brackenridge )
512-324-7000 1500 Red River St. Emergency care-911
ARCH Clinic-Community Care
500 E. 7th St. 512-978-9920 Mon–Fri 7-11 am & 12-4 pm.
walk-ins and appointments
MAP cards 512-978-8130 1313 Red River Ste. 217A
Mon. – Fri. 8am or 1 pm Homeless get right in.
Screening and enrollment done on a walk in basis. appts preferred. Full coverage medical services with reduced or no copay. Must meet a set criteria.
CARE CONNECTIONS CLINIC Walk in. 3706 S. First St.
Tuberculosis Elimination Clinic 15 Waller St., TB testing. Also Community Care-Hancock Cntr
BREAST CANCER ADVOCACY AWARENESS CENTER
1704 EAST 12TH ST 78702 512-965-6950
drduncan924@gmail.com
KIND CLINIC Austin-Koenig Suite 200 Free HIV/STI walk-in testing No appt Mon-Fri 9 am-12pm & 1:30-4:30pm
1-833-WE-R-KIND (1-833-937-5463) kindclinic.org
THRA TX Harm Reduction Alliance 512-893-3237
Drop in 1803 E. Cesar Chavez St. Mon-Thurs 11:30-2:30, Wed 3-5 pm pm We offer support for people who use drugs, including tools, resources, and overdose prevention.
RecoveryATX.org Peer recovery/support 512-553-2683
Manos de Cristo Dental Clinic (wait in line or appt)
4911 Harmon Av 78751 512-477-2319
Emergency dental care for people who are working and don’t qualify for city, state, or federal programs. Manosdecristo.org
STD Clinic 15 Waller St., 512-972-5430
not anonymous, but confidential STD testing. Must have photo ID.
AIDS Services of Austin 7215 Cameron Rd., 512-458-2437 case management, testing, & a variety of financial services available. The Jack Sansing Dental Clinic is a part of AIDS services of Austin and operates on a sliding scale for all HIV positive clients.
Integral Care.org Crisis Helpline 512-472-4357 (HELP) 24/7 Immediate emotional support. 24 hr/day, 7 days/week. or you may call them and an outreach worker will come to you.
S.H.A.C. Self Help and Advocacy Center 3205 S 1st St. Drop in. 512-442-3366
Austin Clubhouse community of mutual support and recovery for adults living with mental health diagnoses www.austinclubhouse.org An applicant must: Be at least 18 yrs, have a mental health diagnosis, be following a treatment plan (doctor, psychiatrist, therapist, case worker, peer specialist, etc.). We do not require a referral letter from a health professional. To become a member call 512-925-5877 to schedule a tour. 610 E. 45th Street, Austin, TX 78751 (Inside Hyde Park Christian Church)
MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES::
Call 988 For Police w/mental health training, don’t call 911, call 512-472-HELP.
Mental Health Information HelpLine
1 (800) 950-NAMI (6264), Mon— Fri, 9.– 5, CST
Healthcare for Homeless HUB co-located with Lonestar Circle of Care 3000 Oak 512-532-9961 for appt.
Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)
1165 Airport Blvd Walk in M-F 8a-10p and Saturday/Sunday and holidays from 10a-8p.
East 2nd Street Clinic (Central Austin)
1631 E 2nd Walk in M-F 8-5
Stonegate Clinic (So. Austin) 2501 W. William Cannon Dr, Bldg 4 Walk in M-F 8-5
St. John Clinic – (North Austin)
6937 N. IH 35 Walk in M-F 8-5
Www.aayhf.org
African American Youth Harvest Foundation 6633 Hwy 290 E. Ste 307 (512) 428-4480
ContactUs@aayhf.org
H.O.S.T Homeless Outreach Street Team 512-804-3720
We CanNow Street Outreach
Sunrise Navigation Outreach
Suicide Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255) IF YOU TEXT 741741 WHEN YOU ARE FEELING DEPRESSED OR SUICIDAL, A CRISIS WORKER WILL TEXT YOU BACK IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE TO TEXT WITH YOU!
Coalition of Texans with Disabilities is at the corner of 18th & San Antonio, 1716 San Antonio St. Austin, Tx
LEGAL:
Legal Aid Survivors of Sexual Assault
1-844-303-SAFE free legal assistance to survivors of sexual assault.
Austin Tenants Council 512-474-1961 (M-F 9-12 and M-Th 1-4 PM)
Camp Ban Tickets TX Fair Defense Project 512-637-5220 Press 0 Mon 12-5 pm & Thurs 10 am-1pm or if in jail: Austin Lawyers Guild hotline 512-817-4254
Community Court 505 Barton Springs Rd first floor. Bus 1, 3, 7, 10, 20, 801
(1700 Guadalupe St) is the current,
Travis County Civil Law Court House, which gets confused with old courthouse, 11th & Guadalupe & causes tardiness if you’re not in the know. At the Current & old Court houses the cops do mag wand & scan your bag, coat, & belt & there’s barriers to leaving the building too. But, at new courthouse they have a law library on 2nd floor, where law books & computers with internet access, and law clerk librarians can help you research forms & methods for filing legal & business forms. All available for anyone wanting to study law or research what are common civic expectations, not taught or explained in public school.
UTILITIES:
Baptist Community Center Mission 2000 E. 2nd St Elect, water, gas, meds, birth cert, food
CLOTHING:
Mobile Clothing TRUCK:
Thrift-ish.org Contact for your group to have a free shopping experience
Really Really Free Market
Last Sunday 2-5 PM
Treasure City Thrift 2242 E. 7th St
FREE HAIRCUTS::
Supercuts Training Academy call ahead 512-481-8900.
Ron King Academy call ahead 512-596-5000. (tip expected)
Foundation for the Homeless- haircuts (every other Thursday). First United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, 1300 Lavaca St.
FOOD STAMPS, HUMAN SERVICES, MEDICAID:
Texas Dept. of Human Services
Moved to Capital Plaza 512-929-7330
Women, infants & Children (WIC)
Call for closest location, 1-800-942-3678
HOUSING
VA 7901 Metroplis Dr) 78744 (512) 823-4000
Transitional housing for single veterans.
Blackland Community Development Corp.
2005 Salina St., (512) 220-8751
Transitional housing for families and single persons.
American Youth Works 216 E. 4th St.
High School Diploma Program, ages 16-20
Also has a first-time home buyer program.
Green Doors 512-469-9130 1503 So IH35 Housing First–Transitional, affordable, permanent housing.
Project Transitions-Roosevelt Gardens
HIV Housing Complex
5606 Roosevelt Avenue
The 40-unit homeless or unstably housed
Austin Housing Authority 1124 S. IH-35 ATX, 78704. 512-477-4488 6 month to 2 year; waiting list depends heavily on individual circumstance. Www.hacanet.org
Travis County Housing Authority 2200 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. 512-480-8245 Similar to Austin Housing Authority.
Foundation Communities
Affordable housing for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes: 512-447-2026
Community First! Village Micro homes, trailers, canvas tents. mlf.org Hogeye Rd
Victory Homes Austin Greater Austin area as well as the surrounding cities. Lodging, food, and clothing is provided. Majority of people providing assistance are former addicts and gang members who at one time found themselves trapped in the same cycle.
For more info: Director Gus Celaya (512) 920-8708 or Admin office 512-822-9182
Excellence & Advancement Foundation (EAF) provides programs, services and advocacy to break the school-to-prison pipeline by coordinating prevention and intervention programs to support children at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system. Below are some of the programs. For more info:
https://breakthepipeline.org/programs/
Awesome Activist Leadership Program, Black Leadership Academy, SPARK change, The Wrap up, The Excellence Resource Center (this is the advocacy, case management program), Parenting with a purpose
ART FROM THE STREETS STUDIO
“Canopy” 916 Springdale Rd Bldg 2 Rm105 Mon & Tues 10am-1pm Thurs 12-3PM
(Women Only: Wed 12-3 PM)
Art supplies provided for FREE! Participation allows each artist to be in the annual show in October!
PET CARE: www.emancipet.org offers free days for pet care
COOLING CENTERS:
OASIS: behind ARCH, shade, bathrooms & water.
Regular hours at Rec Centers &
Public Libraries. Sorry, no pets.
NO FREEZE SHELTER:
NEW THRESHOLD: 35 ’ Dry, wet or windy. 24 hr notice. HOT meal! Call for status
512-972-5055 Free bus
Single adult men and women, pets welcome, please arrive at 505 Barton Springs Rd for registration, 6-8 PM or till flow stops.. Rides to locations. Families with children, arrive by 6pm. Pets now welcome!! They’ll stay in a crate near you.
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OASIS: (behind ARCH) shade, H2O & bathrooms
8th Street Shelter for single women & transwomen Neches & 8th St (referral only)
Marshaling Yard: Appointment only.
Esperanza open & will be expanding, they got more land adjacent.
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