Assistance for the Community
| HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS | Services |
| Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center1430 Collier StreetAustin, TX 78704
512-4474141
Eligibility: No legal residency required |
Behavioral Health, Child & Family Services, Community Voice Mail, Consumer Benefits Office, Crisis Services, Developmental Disabilities, E-Merge Program, Housing Support/Education Groups; and Supported Employment |
| CommUnityCare Systemwww.communitycaretx.org/services.html512-9789918
Eligibility: Individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and individuals without health insurance for a fee based. Undocumented immigrants are welcome |
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| AK Black Clinic (under CommUnityCare System)928 BlaksonAustin, TX 78752
512-9789740
Eligibility: Individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and individuals without health insurance for a fee based. Undocumented immigrants are welcome |
Primary care |
| East Austin Health Center (under CommUnityCare System)211 Comal StreetAustin, TX 78702
512-9789200
Eligibility: Individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and individuals without health insurance for a fee based. Undocumented immigrants are welcome |
Adult primary care, women’s health, and pediatrics |
| Montopolis Health Center (under CommUnityCare)1200 B MontopolisAustin, TX 78741
512-9789800 Eligibility: Individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and individuals without health insurance for a fee based. Undocumented immigrants are welcome |
Primary care |
| RBJ Dental (under CommUnityCare System)15 Waller StreetAustin, TX 78702
512-9789895
Eligibility: Individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and individuals without health insurance for a fee based. Undocumented immigrants are welcome |
Dental |
| Red River Walk-In Care(under CommUnityCare System)1215 Red RiverAustin, TX 78701
512-9789940
Eligibility: Individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and individuals without health insurance for a fee based. Undocumented immigrants are welcome |
Same-day acute care services, including: cough, cold or sore throat, Fever or flu symptoms, vomiting, Ear infection, Cuts, bumps and sprains, Twisted or sprained ankle, General wound care, Minor skin rash, Mild asthma, Basic laboratory testing, Minor procedures including toenail removal, Urinary tract infections |
| Rosewood Zaragosa Health Center (under CommUnityCare System)2802 Webberville RoadAustin, TX 78702
512-9789400
Eligibility: Individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and individuals without health insurance for a fee based. Undocumented immigrants are welcome |
Primary care (Adult and Pediatric), Nutritional Counseling, Pregnancy classes, Prenatal classes, Behavioral Helath Counseling, Clinical Pharmacist Counseling, Audiology |
| Rundberg Health Center (under CommUnityCare System)825 E. Rundberg LaneAustin, TX 78753
512-9789600
Eligibility: Individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and individuals without health insurance for a fee based. Undocumented immigrants are welcome |
Primary care, Pediatrics |
| South Austin Health Center (under CommUnityCare System)2529 South First StreetAustin, TX 78704
512-9789500 (Primary care) 512-9789865 (Dental care)
Eligibility: Individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and individuals without health insurance for a fee based. Undocumented immigrants are welcome |
Primary care, Women’s Services, Pediatrics, Dental |
| University of Texas School of Nursing Women’s Wellness Center (under CommUnityCare System)2901 North I.H 35Austin, TX
512-2323900
Eligibility: Individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and individuals without health insurance for a fee based. Undocumented immigrants are welcome |
Breast cancer risk assessment & screening, Individualized teaching of breast self-examination, Referral for mammogram, Cervical cancer risk assessment & screening including pap smears, Blood pressure screening |
| William Cannon Family Practice & Walk-in (under CommUnityCare System)6801 IH35 SouthAustin, TX 78744
512-9789960
Eligibility: Individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and individuals without health insurance for a fee based. Undocumented immigrants are welcome |
Primary care by appointment, Same-day acute care services, including: cough, cold or sore throat, Fever or flu symptoms, vomiting, Ear infection, Cuts, bumps and sprains, Twisted or sprained ankle, General wound care, Minor skin rash, Mild asthma, Basic laboratory testing, Minor procedures including toenail removal, Urinary tract infections |
| Contagious Disease Clinic (RBJ Clinic)15 Waller StreetAustin, TX
512-9725430
Eligibility: Individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and individuals without health insurance for a fee based. Undocumented immigrants are welcome |
For $15 patients can be tested for most diseases, including HIV/AIDS |
| Wallace Mallory Clinic7000 Woodhue DriveAustin, TX 78745
512-4390701
Eligibility: Individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and individuals without health insurance for a fee based. Undocumented immigrants are welcome |
Physicals, Care for minor illnesses of children/adults; Total prenatal care for expectant mothers, Well-women exams including pap smears and referrals for breast exams, Pregnancy tests, Immunizations for children/adults, and Tuberculosis screening. |
| Lifeworkswww.lifeworksweb.org512-7352400
South Location: 3700 South 1st Austin, TX 78704 512-7352400
East Central Location 2001 Chicon Street Austin, TX 78722 512-7352100
North Location: 8913 Collinfield Drive Austin, TX 78758
Eligibility: No legal residency required. Majority of services are for age up to 23 years, call for information on adult services |
Counseling services include youth and adult counseling and relationship counseling |
| Manos de Cristo (Dental clinic)1201 E. Cesar ChavezAustin, TX 78702
512-4772319
Eligibility: No legal residency required. No income requirements |
Low-fee, full service dental clinic |
| People’s Community Clinic2909 North IH 35Austin, TX 78722
512-4784939
Eligibility: The clinic only accepts patients without private health insurance. Medicare, Medicaid/Amerigroup/Superior and CHIP are welcome. No legal residency required. |
Prenatal care, Gynecology and Family Planning, Adult primary care, Pediatric care, Adolescent health services, Teen prenatal care, immunizations, nutrition counseling, Social work services, HIV counseling and testing, Acupuncture, Laboratory services, Pharmacy services. No emergency care. |
| Planned Parenthoodwww.plannedparenthood.org/ppaustin
Downtown clinic: 1823 E 7th Street Austin, TX 78702 512-4775846
South clinic: 201 East Ben White Blvd. Austin, TX 78704 512-2768000
North Clinic: 9041 Research #250 Austin, TX 78758 512-3311288
Eligibility: Medicaid accepted. You will not be turned away because of your inability to pay. No legal residency required. |
Sexually transmitted infection testing, anemia testing, cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, smoking cessation, thyroid screening, HPV vaccine, Men’s sexual health services, Patient education, Women’s sexual health services |
| Volunteer Healthcare Clinic4215 Medical ParkwayAustin, TX 78756
512-4596002
Eligibility: Low income adults and children without health insurance. No fee for services, $5 donation is requested. A photo ID other than a passport is required. |
Primary care services for acute and chronic condition, laboratory work and x-rays, referrals to medical specialists and other medical and dental resources, and medication assistance. |
| Whole Women’s Healthwww.wholewomanhealth.com
8401 North Interstate Highway 35 Austin, TX 78753 512-2501005
Eligibility: Fee for services. No legal residency required. Identification from other countries accepted. |
Annual exams and pap smears, Treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) |
| HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS | Services |
| LSCC (Lone Star Care of Circle) | Low income or un-employed, they also provide coverage for elderly. Cover most of the test, fees and medication for a co-pay of $15. Does not have to live in Travis county. |
| Medicare | People age 65+, does not require citizenship, green card will qualify |
| MAP | Travis county residence only (Brackenridge hospital), green card will qualify |
| CHIPhttp://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/chip/ | The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is designed for families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid, yet cannot afford to buy private insurance for their children. CHIP coverage provides eligible children with coverage for a full range of health services including regular checkups, immunizations. Prescription durgs, lab tests, X-rays, hospital visits and more. |
| Emergency Medicaid512-3247149 | Green card is enough |
| Seton Care plus512-3246850 | |
| Project Accesshttp://www.tcms.com/programs/projectaccess.html |
| EDUCATION | SERVICES |
| Any Baby Canwww.abcaus.org/communityclasses.asp
1121 East 7th Street Austin, TX 78702 512-4543743
Eligibility: Classes are free and no form of identification is necessary. Most classes have babysitting available. No legal residency required |
Reading, Mathematics, Computer classes, English, Parenting |
| Austin Academywww.austinacademy.org
1640 B East 2nd street, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78702
Eligibility: Legal residency required |
Computer literacy, GED preparation, Workplace competency |
| Austin Area Interreligious Ministrieswww.aaimaustin.org
512-3869145 Ext.12
Eligibility: Legal residency required, must have refugee status |
English |
| Austin Community Collegewww.austincc.edu/abe
Contact: Joyce Adams
512-2237532
Eligibility: Permanent residence of the US |
English as a Second Language (ESL), EL/Civics, Adult basic education (ABE), GED preparation classes |
| Austin Independent School Districtwww.communityeducation.org/abe.htm
Contact: Gwen Greene
512-4140548
Eligibility: No legal residency required |
English as a Second Language (ESL) |
| Cook Elementary (AISD)1511 Cripple CreekAustin, TX 78758
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English, Spanish |
| Lanier High School (AISD)1201 Payton GinAustin, TX 78758
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English |
| Perez Elementary School (AISD)7500 South Pleasant Valley RoadAustin, TX 78744
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English |
| Pickle Elementary (AISD)1101 Wheatley AvenueAustin, TX 78752
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English |
| Walnut Creek Elementary School (AISD)401 West Braker LaneAustin, TX 78753
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English |
| Austin Learning Academywww.alaweb.org
P.O. Box 6923 Austin, TX 78762 512-4579194
Eligibility: Classes are free. No legal residency required |
Adult basic education, General educational development classes, basic math, language, reading, writing, technology skills, ESL program, EL civics program |
| Avancewww.avance.org
512-3269335
Eligibility: Classes are free. No legal residency required |
English, Spanish |
| Capital Ideawww.capitalidea.org
504 Lavaca street Austin, TX 78701
Eligibility: Legal residency required. Must be over age 18. At or below federal proverty line |
ESL, GED, College Prep |
| Central Texas Muslimaatwww.ctmaustin.org
3571 Far West Blvd #109 Austin, TX 78731 888-4377402
Eligibility: No legal residency required |
Provides education, community help and awareness programs seeking to provide a foundation for the personal and collective growth of individual Muslim women living in Central Texas. Educational outreach can provide information packets with literature on Muslims, new convert information and mentoring, free copies of the quran, and speakers to visit a local group or organization. The Muslimaat also hosts bi-annual speaking events with renowned Islamic speakers. |
| El Buen Samaritanowww.elbuen.org
7000 Woodhue Drive Austin, TX 78745
512-4390738
Eligibility: No legal residency required. Some classes cost money |
Childbirth education classes, ESL, Citizenship, GED |
| Foundation Communitieswww.foundcom.org
512-4472026
Eligibility: All classes are free. No legal residency required, for adults |
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| Friendship Internationalwww.freindshipinternational.org
3901 Speedway Austin, TX 78751 512-9188655
Eligibility: All classes are free. No legal residency required, for international women and their children. |
ESL |
| LifeWorkswww.lifeworksweb.org
2222 Rosewood Ave Austin, TX 78702 Eligibility: No legal residency required |
GED training, Job skills training, literacy, Adult basic education, Teen parenting classes and ESL |
| BASIC NEEDS | SERVICES |
| Catholic Charities of Central Texaswww.ccctx.org
1817 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78702 512-6516100
Eligibility: No legal residency required |
Case management, food pantry |
| El Buen Samaritanowww.elbuen.org
7000 Woodhue Drive Austin, TX 78745 512-4390700
Eligibility: No legal residency required |
Case management, food pantry |
| Caritaswww.caritasofaustin.org
611 Neches Street Austin, TX 78701
Eligibility: No legal residency required. A loss in income within the last two months |
Housing, Case management, Rent/Utility assistance, Life skills Training |
| Casa Marianellawww.casamarianella.org
821 Gunter Street Austin, TX 78702 |
Shelter for recently-arrived immigrants, including food, clothing and English classes |
| VICTIM SERVICES | SERVICES |
| Austin Child Guidance Centerwww.austinchildguidance.org
810 W. 45th Street Austin, TX 78751 512-4512242
Eligibility: Children age 17 and younger and their families. No legal residency required. Sliding fee scale. Accept Medicaid, CHIP and some insurance plans |
Psychotherapy or counseling: individual and familyPsychiatric Services: Consultation, evaluation and medication checksPsychological assessments: Consultation, testing, feedback |
| Family Violence Protection Teamwww.ci.austin.tx.us/police/afvpt.htm
512-9748535
Eligibility: For victim of domestic abuse, including verbal abuse. No legal residency required |
Investigative services: Investigate cases of family violence assault, kidnapping, stalkingLegal services: Streamlined process for obtaining emergency or long-term protective ordersSocial services: Victim services counselors are the first point to contact for survivors who come to the FVPT office. |
| Safeplacewww.safeplace.org
512-2677233
Eligibility: No requirements. No legal residency required |
Advocacy in the legal systems and hospitalsCrisis services, including shelter and counselingLong term care, including counseling, life skill training, parenting classes and housing placement |
| Saheliwww.saheli-austin.org
PO Box 3665 Austin, TX 78764-3665
Eligibility: No requirements. No legal residency required |
Confidential help lineShort and long resources, such as emergency shelter, housing, household items, transportation, translation/interpretation services, child care, jobs, education, financial and medical assistanceGroup and individual counseling
Legal help with issues of domestic violence, family law or immigration Support groups and workshops for survivors |
| LEGAL SERVICES | SERVICES |
| American Gatewayswww.americangateways.org
314 E. Highland Mall Blvd. Ste. 501 Austin, TX 78752
Eligibility: Must meet federally-defined poverty guidelines. No legal residency required. |
· Refugee seeking asylum· Victim of domestic abuse seeking residency and work authorization,· Victims of violent crimes, including trafficking, seeking residency and work authorization
· Immigrants who are filing for family-based visa petitions, applications for adjustment of status and US citizenship. |
| Foundation Communities Tax Centers3036 S. 1st StreetAustin, TX 78702
Eligibility: Individuals are eligible for free tax preparation if they have an annual income of $25000 or less, or a family income of $50000 or less a year in a family of 4 |
Housing assistance, Free income tax preparation |
| Office of the Austin Police Monitorwww.ci.austin.tx.us/opm/
1520 Rutherford lane Austin, TX 78767 512-9749090
Eligibility: Anyone may file a complaint |
The police monitor is an independent office of the city of Austin which investigates alleged violations of policy by the Austin police department. |
| Refugee Services of Texas3710 Cedar St. Box8Austin, TX 78705
Eligibility: Must have refugee status or be eligible to apply for refugee status |
Reception and placement: Assistance for refugees during their initial resettlement period· Long-term case management: Help for up to 5 years who continue to struggle with their long adjustment· Greenleaf Refugee service program: Education, Mental health counseling and workshops for refugees and asylees
· Employment services: Job training and placement for refugees and asylees · Outreach of victims of trafficking · Immigration services: Assistance for clients with adjustment of legal status, citizenship, and filing petitions for overseas relatives |
| Texas advocacy Projectwww.women-law .org
PO Box 833 Austin, TX 78767.0833 512-4765377 |
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| University of Texas school of law immigration clinic512-2321292 | Asylum, Victims of domestic abuse, Deportation |
