ADDITIONAL HELP AND OTHER RESOURCES
(Information may change – please contact 2-1-1 for the most updated info)
AUSTIN HOUSING RESOURCES
Rent, Utilities, and Financial Assistance
Austin Renter & Utility Assistance (City of Austin)
Austin’s Housing Department offers limited rent & utility assistance via the Neighborhood Services Unit. Call (512) 972-5780 and check eligibility criteria.Austin Texas
Caritas of Austin (Best Single Source Plus / Case Management)
Offers case management and basic needs services to help individuals and families stabilize housing. Caritas of Austin
Family Eldercare – Housing & Eviction Prevention (Older Adults)
1700 Rutherford Ln, Austin, TX 78754
Phone: 512-450-0844
Website: https://www.familyeldercare.org
Emergency rent/utility help for adults 55+, plus stabilization and case management.
Christian Service Center
Provides limited financial aid for rent, mortgage, utilities, medical bills, and other emergency needs. Phone (512) 476-9584
Foundation Communities – Stability Services
Phone: 512-610-4010
Website: https://foundcom.org
Affordable housing plus eviction prevention support, benefits assistance, and financial coaching.
I Belong in Austin (Rental Assistance Program)
A program to assist residents at risk of eviction with rent, moving, storage, and relocation costs. The application window opens periodically. Austin Texas
Saint Vincent de Paul – Rental Assistance Program
901 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758
Phone: 512-251-6995
Website: https://ssvdp.org
Emergency financial assistance including rent, utilities, and case management.
Travis County Community Centers – Rent & Utility Assistance
Del Valle, Oak Hill, South Austin, Pflugerville, Central Austin
Phone: 512-854-9130
Website: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services
Deposit assistance, rent relief (when available), and emergency financial support.
Trinity Center / Community Assistance & Referral Center
Provides emergency rent and utility assistance through the Greater Mt. Zion Church’s partnership. Trinitycenter
Low Income and Affordable Housing
Caritas of Austin – Permanent Supportive Housing
611 Neches St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-472-4135
Website: https://www.caritasofaustin.org
Long-term supportive housing and stabilization for adults exiting homelessness.
Foundation Communities – Affordable Apartment Communities
Phone: 512-610-4010
Website: https://foundcom.org
Affordable housing for adults with on-site support services and eviction prevention. Owns affordable housing units for low- and moderate-income families. Accepts Section 8 vouchers.
Front Steps (ARCH) – Housing Placement Programs
500 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-305-4100
Website: https://www.frontsteps.org
Shelter-based housing placement, rapid rehousing, and long-term support.
Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC)
Provides affordable housing and rental assistance across the county, including properties and programs accepting vouchers. hatctx.com
Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA)
Operates public housing and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. Tenants generally pay ~30% of income toward rent. Housing Authority of the City of Austin+1
Mary Lee Foundation / Charles Place
Provides housing options for adults with physical or mental disabilities; contact the Housing Manager for specifics.
The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF)
780 S Hwy 183, Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 512-568-7557
Website: https://toofound.org
Transitional shelter at the Esperanza Community with housing navigation for adults.
Legal and Tenant Advocacy
Austin Community Law Center
6800 West Gate Blvd, Suite 132, Austin, TX 78745
Phone: 512-256-5100
Website: https://austincommunitylawcenter.org
Low-cost legal representation for eviction, lockouts, repairs, and landlord disputes.
Austin Tenants Council (via Texas RioGrande Legal Aid)
4920 N IH-35, Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-474-1961
Website: https://www.trla.org/atc
Tenant counseling, fair housing support, repair requests, and dispute mediation.
City of Austin Fair Housing Office
1000 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-974-3251
Website: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/fair-housing
Investigates discrimination cases and enforces fair-housing protections.
Texas Civil Rights Project – Housing Discrimination Cases
Phone: 512-474-5073
Website: https://www.txcivilrights.org
Provides representation for adults experiencing housing discrimination or illegal eviction.
Texas Health & Human Services: Affordable Housing Resources
State-level resource clearinghouses listing rent/repair/homeownership programs, utility assistance, and housing support. Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Law Help – Tenant Rights Resources
Website: https://texaslawhelp.org
Free tenant-rights guides, eviction-defense packets, and repair request forms.
Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC)
Phone: 512-477-6000
Website: https://www.tlsc.org
Free legal aid for adults facing eviction, lockouts, or unsafe housing conditions.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)
4920 N IH-35, Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-374-2700
Website: https://www.trla.org
Full legal representation for low-income adults in eviction, retaliation, and repair cases.
Travis County Dispute Resolution Center
5407 N I-35, Suite 410, Austin, TX 78723
Phone: 512-371-0033
Website: https://austindrc.org
Neutral landlord–tenant mediation to avoid court.
Travis County Housing Referral List
A centralized housing resource listing tenants and landlord/tenant services in Travis County. Travis County
Housing and Navigation Systems
Caritas of Austin – Housing Navigation & Rehousing
611 Neches St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-472-4135
Website: https://www.caritasofaustin.org
Diversion, rapid rehousing, and case management for adults entering the housing system.
City of Austin Housing Department – Renter Stabilization & Navigation
Phone: 512-974-3100
Website: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/housing-department/renter-resources
Displacement prevention, mediation, and navigation for renters dealing with crisis.
ECHO (Ending Community Homelessness Coalition)
Phone: 512-234-3630
Website: https://www.austinecho.org
Conducts coordinated entry assessments and connects adults to housing programs across Austin.
Family Eldercare – Housing Navigation (Older Adults)
1700 Rutherford Ln, Austin, TX 78754
Phone: 512-450-0844
Website: https://www.familyeldercare.org
Provides system navigation, case management, and counseling for older adults.
Foundation Communities
Provides affordable housing for those at risk of or exiting homelessness. They own several transitional living properties. Programs include adult education (financial stability, digital equity, ESL), insurance enrollment and tax preparation assistance.
Front Steps (ARCH)
500 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-305-4100
Website: https://www.frontsteps.org
Shelter intake for adults and direct connections to rehousing programs.
Integral Care –
Phone: 512-472-HELP (4357)
Website: https://www.integralcare.org
Provides assistance finding housing, assists with benefit enrollment, substance abuse treatment, and many other programs.
SAFE Alliance
Phone (24/7 Hotline): 512-267-7233
Website: https://www.safeaustin.org
Emergency shelter for adults fleeing violence with support to relocate and secure stable housing.
Salvation Army – Austin Area Command
1001 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 512-476-1111
Website: https://salvationarmyaustin.org Adult shelter, case management, and rehousing for individuals in crisis.
Salvation Army – Rathgeber Center
4613 Tannehill Ln, Austin, TX 78721
Phone: 512-933-0600
Website: https://salvationarmyaustin.org
Transitional shelter and housing navigation for adults working toward stability.
Sunrise Navigation Center
4430 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
Phone: 512-580-1060
Website: https://sunrisenavigationcenter.org
Provides adult housing navigation, hotline support, rehousing, diversion, and move-in assistance.
The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) – Esperanza Community
780 S Hwy 183, Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 512-568-7557
Website: https://toofound.org
Temporary shelter, intensive case management, and rehousing pathways for adults.
Travis County Community Centers – Housing Navigation
Phone: 512-854-9130
Website: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services
Provides coordinated housing help, case management, and referrals for adults experiencing instability.
FOOD RESOURCES
Texas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Get Information and apply here: SNAP Food Benefits | Texas Health and Human Services
Food/Meal Delivery:
Austin Mutual Aid – Grocery Delivery
Citywide
Website: https://www.austinmutualaid.org
Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) – Delivered Grocery Program
6500 Metropolis Dr, Austin, TX 78744
Phone: 512-282-2111
Website: https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org
Senior-specific food assistance including monthly boxes of groceries (25-30 lbs) for adults 60+. Some sites offer food delivery.
Hope Food Pantry Austin
Grocery delivery to homebound and low-income older adults 55+
Meals on Wheels Central Texas
3227 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-476-6325
Website: https://www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org
Hot, home-delivered meals, medically-tailored meals, supplemental frozen weekend meals.
Meals on Wheels Central Texas – HOPE / Healthy Options Program for the Elderly
3227 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-476-6325
Website: https://www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org
Monthly bags of non-perishable groceries delivered to seniors and adults with disabilities.
Food Pantries:
Abiding Love Lutheran Church – Food Pantry
7210 Brush Country Rd, Austin, TX 78749
Phone: 512-892-4040
Website: https://abidinglove.org/ministries/food-pantry
Austin Area Urban League – Food Access Support
8011-A Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754
Phone: 512-478-7176
Website: https://www.aaul.org
Austin City Baptist Church Food Pantry
221 S Baker Cir, Austin, TX 78748
Phone: 512-282-3407
Website: http://austincitybaptistchurch.com
Austin Vineyard Church – Food Pantry
13208 Morris Rd, Austin, TX 78729
Phone: 512-331-5200
Website: https://www.austinvineyardchurch.com/food-pantry
Bethany Faith Food Pantry (Bethany Christian Church)
3507 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78721
Phone: 512-926-4146
Website: http://www.bccdisciplesofchrist.com/bethany_faith_food_pantry
Caritas of Austin
611 Neches St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-472-4135
Website: Caritas of Austin
Catholic Charities of Central Texas – St. Gabriel’s Food Pantry
1625 Rutherford Ln, Austin, TX 78754
Phone: 512-651-6100
Website: https://www.ccctx.org/food-pantries
CTFB Mobile Food Pantries (Multiple Sites)
Austin & Travis County
Website: https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/mobile-food-pantries
Covenant United Methodist Church
4410 Duval Rd, Austin, TX 78727
Phone: 512-346-3124
Website: https://www.covenantaustin.org/food-pantry
East Austin Neighborhood Center
211 Comal St, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-972-6650
Website: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/neighborhood-centers
El Buen Samaritano
7000 Woodhue Dr, Austin, TX 78745
Phone: 512-439-8900
Website: https://elbuen.org/wellness/food-pantry
Faith Missionary Baptist Church Pantry
2707 E 14th St, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-928-1931
Website: https://www.facebook.com/FaithMissionaryBaptistChurchAustin
First Baptist Church of Austin
901 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-476-2625
Website: https://www.fbcaustin.org/food-pantry
First United Methodist Church – Fig Leaf Clothing & Pantry
1300 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-478-5684
Website: https://fumcaustin.org/fig-leaf
Good Shepherd on the Hill (CTFB Partner Site)
1700 Woodland Ave, Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 512-476-3523
Website: https://gsaustin.org
Highland Neighborhood Center
6601 Harvey St, Austin, TX 78723
Phone: 512-972-6740
Website: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/neighborhood-centers
Hope Food Pantry Austin
4001 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-592-3171
Website: http://hopefoodpantryaustin.org
Hyde Park Baptist Church
3810 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-452-5313
Website: https://hpbc.org/foodpantry
Keep Austin Fed (Food Rescue / Distribution Support)
Citywide
Website: https://keepaustinfed.org
Manchaca United Methodist Church
1011 FM 1626, Manchaca, TX 78652
Phone: 512-282-7274
Website: https://www.manchacaumc.org/food-pantry
Micah 6 of Austin (University Presbyterian Church)
2203 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-476-5321 ext. 113
Website: https://www.micah6austin.org
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Pantry
1800 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-477-1589
Website: https://mtolivebc.org
North Austin Christian Church
1734 Rutland Dr, Austin, TX 78758
Phone: 512-836-3282
Website: http://www.nacctx.org
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
1206 E 9th St, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-478-7955
Website: http://www.olgaustin.org/ministries.shtml
Restore Austin – Mobile Pantry
East Austin
Phone: 512-535-3112
Website: https://restoreaustin.org
Revelation Church
5000 St. Johns Ave, Austin, TX 78752
Phone: 512-458-2661
Website: https://www.facebook.com/RevelationAustin
Riverbend Church – Mobile Pantry Partner
4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746
Phone: 512-327-3540
Website: https://riverbend.com
Salvation Army – Austin Area Command
1001 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 512-476-1111
Website: https://salvationarmyaustin.org
South Austin Church
6711 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
Phone: 512-442-8476
Website: https://www.southaustinchurch.org/food-pantry
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
14311 Wells Port Dr, Austin, TX 78728
Phone: 512-251-0698
Website: https://standrewsaustin.org
St. Austin Catholic Parish – Outreach
2026 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-477-9471
Website: https://staustin.org
St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church
2303 Euclid Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512-442-0226
Website: https://st-ignatius.org/food-pantry
St. James Episcopal Church – CTFB Pantry Site
1941 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78721
Phone: 512-926-6339
Website: https://stjamesaustin.org
St. Louis Catholic Church
2118 St. Joseph Blvd, Austin, TX 78757
Phone: 512-454-0384
Website: https://st-louis.org/food-pantry
Sunrise Community Church
4430 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
Phone: 512-440-1010
Website: https://sunriseaustin.org
The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) – Food Distribution at Esperanza
780 S Hwy 183, Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 512-568-7557
Website: https://toofound.org
Travis County Community Center – Central Austin
5325 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-854-4120
Website: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services
Travis County Community Center – Del Valle
3518 FM 973, Del Valle, TX 78617
Phone: 512-854-1520
Website: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services
Travis County Community Center – Oak Hill
8656 State Hwy 71 W, Austin, TX 78735
Phone: 512-854-2130
Website: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services
Travis County Community Center – Pflugerville
15822 Foothill Farms Loop, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Phone: 512-854-1530
Website: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services
Travis County Community Center – South Austin
2508 Durwood St, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512-854-2120
Website: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services
University Baptist Church – Food Pantry Partner
2130 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-478-8559
Website: https://ubcaustin.org
University United Methodist Church – Mobile Pantry Site
2409 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-478-9387
Website: https://uumc.org
Soup Kitchens:
Angel House / Austin Baptist Chapel Soup Kitchen
908 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-473-9922
Website: https://angelhouse-abc.com
Caritas Community Kitchen
611 Neches St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-472-4135
Website: Caritas of Austin
Monday through Friday, 11-12:30pm
Salvation Army – Rathgeber Center (Shelter + Meals for Residents)
4613 Tannehill Ln, Austin, TX 78721
Phone: 512-933-0600
Website: https://salvationarmyaustin.org
MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Emergency / Crisis Services:
Integral Care – Crisis Line
Phone: 512-472-4357
Website: https://integralcare.org
24/7 crisis counseling, mobile crisis outreach, and emergency mental-health support for adults and older adults.
Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)
501 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-472-4357
Website: https://integralcare.org
Walk-in psychiatric urgent care offering same-day evaluations, medication stabilization, and crisis support. Medicaid and Medicare accepted.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Phone: 988
Website: https://988lifeline.org
Free, confidential crisis support by phone, text, or chat for people experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.
Sliding-Scale & Low-Cost Counseling
Atomic Souls Counseling
4109 Todd Ln, Unit 700, Austin, TX 78744
Phone: 512-872-4605
Website: https://www.atomicsouls.com
Mental-health and addiction-recovery practice offering individual therapy, group support, and a full continuum of care for adults seeking help with substance use, trauma, and life transitions.
Austin Center for Grief & Loss
2413 Greenlawn Pkwy, Austin, TX 78757
Phone: 512-472-7878
Website: https://austingrief.org
Low-cost grief counseling and bereavement groups for adults, including trauma-related loss.
Capital Area Counseling (CAC)
2824 Real St, Austin, TX 78722
Phone: 512-302-1000
Website: https://capitalareacounseling.org
Sliding-scale individual therapy ($5–$35). Long-term, trauma-informed counseling for adults.
Waterloo Counseling Center
314 E Highland Mall Blvd, Suite 301, Austin, TX 78752
Phone: 512-444-9922
Website: https://waterloocounseling.org
Sliding-scale LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy for adults and couples, including trauma and identity-focused care.
YWCA Greater Austin – Mental Health Services
2015 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Suite 110, Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 512-326-1222
Website: https://www.ywcaaustin.org
Sliding-scale therapy for adults, with focus on trauma, gender, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
Phone: 1-800-268-2833
Website: https://openpathcollective.org
National network connecting adults to therapists offering $30–$60 sessions after a one-time membership fee.
UT Austin Psychology Training Clinic
108 E Dean Keeton St, Austin, TX 78712
Phone: 512-471-3515
Website: https://psychology.utexas.edu/clinic
Low-cost evidence-based therapy from advanced doctoral students (CBT, trauma-informed, mood and anxiety treatment).
SIMS Foundation (Musicians Only)
Phone: 512-494-1007
Website: https://simsfoundation.org
Free or low-cost therapy, psychiatry, and substance-use support for musicians and their family members.
Older-Adult Specific
Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP)
6800 Burleson Rd, Building 310, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744
Phone: 512-916-6062
Website: https://www.capcog.org/area-agency-on-aging
Counseling, benefits navigation, caregiver support, and mental-health referrals for adults aged 60+.
Family Eldercare
1700 Rutherford Ln, Austin, TX 78754
Phone: 512-450-0844
Website: https://www.familyeldercare.org
Supportive services for older adults including mental-health support, case management, caregiver assistance, and housing stabilization.
Meals on Wheels Central Texas – In-Home Support
3227 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-476-6325
Website: https://www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org
In-home wellness checks, case management, and referrals to counseling/psychiatry for homebound older adults.
Psychiatry (Medicaid + Low-Cost Options)
Integral Care – Outpatient Psychiatric Services
Phone: 512-472-4357
Website: https://integralcare.org
Psychiatry, medication management, counseling, and specialty teams for older adults. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured.
CommUnityCare Health Centers – Behavioral Health
Multiple locations across Austin
Phone: 512-978-9015
Website: https://communitycaretx.org
Psychiatry and integrated behavioral health services. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, MAP, and offers sliding-scale care for uninsured adults.
Lone Star Circle of Care – Behavioral Health
Multiple Austin-area clinics
Phone: 1-877-800-5722
Website: https://lonestarcares.org
Psychiatry, therapy, and medication management for adults. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and MAP.
Texas A&M Tele-Psychiatry
Phone: 979-436-0700
Website: https://telebehavioralhealth.tamu.edu
Telepsychiatry for adults throughout Texas. Medicaid accepted. Useful for clients facing transportation or mobility barriers.
Integral Care – Older Adult Behavioral Health Team
Phone: 512-472-4357
Website: https://integralcare.org
Home-based or clinic-based psychiatric and behavioral health support for adults aged 55+. Medicaid and Medicare accepted.
Substance Use / Addiction
Austin AA / NA / Al-Anon
AA Intergroup Phone: 512-444-0071
Websites: https://aa.org • https://na.org • https://al-anon.org
Free, peer-led recovery groups across Austin for alcohol, narcotics, and family/support networks.
Integral Care – Substance Use Services
Phone: 512-472-4357
Website: https://integralcare.org
Outpatient substance-use treatment, MAT, groups, and recovery support for adults. Medicaid and uninsured accepted.
RecoveryATX
Phone: 512-758-7686
Website: https://www.recoveryatx.org
Free peer-led recovery support groups and community programming for adults.
SIMS Foundation (Musicians Only)
Phone: 512-494-1007
Website: https://simsfoundation.org
Free or low-cost therapy and substance-use treatment navigation for musicians.
The Sobering Center
1213 Sabine St, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-957-1900
Website: https://soberingcenter.org
Provides a safe, voluntary space for adults 18+ who are publicly intoxicated (drugs or alcohol) to sober up as an alternative to jail or the emergency room; offers medically-screened monitoring, brief intervention, and connects individuals to recovery resources.
TRANSPORTATION
Drive a Senior – ATX
Phone: 512-472-6339
Website: https://www.driveasenioratx.org
Free volunteer-provided rides for older adults to medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies, and essential errands across multiple Austin regions.
Drive a Senior – North Central
Phone: 512-453-2273
Website: https://driveaseniornc.org
Volunteer-based transportation for adults age 60+ living in North Central Austin, providing rides to medical visits, shopping, banking, and essential activities.
Drive a Senior – West Austin
Phone: 512-472-6339
Website: https://westaustindriveasenior.org
Free transportation for older adults in West Austin for medical appointments, errands, grocery trips, and social visits.
City of Austin – Senior Transportation Program
Phone: 512-974-3917
Website: https://www.austintexas.gov/parks/senior-transportation
Door-to-door transportation for adults 60+ to senior centers, congregate meals, medical appointments, and essential errands; some services free, others low cost.
CapMetro – MetroAccess (ADA Paratransit)
Phone: 512-474-1200
Website: https://www.capmetro.org/metroaccess
Accessible, door-to-door paratransit for people with disabilities who cannot use fixed-route buses; requires ADA eligibility and offers discounted fares.
CapMetro – Reduced Fare Program
Phone: 512-389-7500
Website: https://www.capmetro.org/fares
Half-price fares for seniors, adults with disabilities, and Medicare card holders.
CapMetro – Travel Training Program
Phone: 512-369-6083
Website: https://www.capmetro.org/traveltraining
Free individualized travel training for older adults and riders with disabilities on how to safely use buses and rail.
Travis County Community Centers – Transportation Assistance
Phone: Varies by center
Website: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services/community-centers
Provides limited transportation help such as bus passes or gas cards for low-income adults needing access to medical appointments or essential services.
Medicaid – Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
Phone: 1-877-633-8747
Website: https://www.hhs.texas.gov
Free transportation for Medicaid recipients to medical and behavioral-health appointments, including wheelchair vans, rideshare, and mileage reimbursement.
My Ride – ATX
Phone: 512-916-6035
Website: https://www.myrideatx.org
Transportation coordination service helping older adults and people with disabilities connect to free or low-cost ride programs in the Austin area.
St. David’s Foundation – Transportation via Partner Agencies
Phone: Refer to partner organizations
Website: https://stdavidsfoundation.org
Supports nonprofit partners that provide transportation to medical care and essential appointments for low-income older adults.
AGE of Central Texas – Adult Day Center Transportation
Phone: 512-451-4611
Website: https://ageofcentraltx.org
Transportation assistance for adults enrolled in AGE’s Adult Day Health Centers, serving older adults with cognitive or physical impairments.
Neighborhood Centers (City of Austin) – Bus Pass Support
Phone: Varies by center
Website: https://www.austintexas.gov/services/get-help-neighborhood-centers
Provides bus passes and public transit support for low-income adults and older adults needing transportation for medical visits or essential errands.
Family Eldercare – Client Transportation Support
Phone: 512-450-0844
Website: https://www.familyeldercare.org
Limited transportation assistance for older adults enrolled in Family Eldercare programs, including help accessing medical appointments and essential services.
Meals on Wheels Central Texas – Case-Managed Transportation
Phone: 512-476-6325
Website: https://www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org
Limited transportation support for homebound older adults through case management; primarily focused on meal delivery with added assistance where possible.
National Resources:
The Pinetop Perkins Foundation
Jazz Foundation Musicians Emergency Fund
MUSIC / ARTIST SPECIFIC RESOURCES
Texas Music Office: Financial Resources for Artists & Music Industry Professionals
Maintains a regularly updated list of grants and funding opportunities for artists statewide. https://gov.texas.gov/music
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM)
Provides affordable health care access for low-income working musicians in Austin, focusing on prevention and wellness. https://www.myhaam.org/
They also have a fantastic resources page: https://www.myhaam.org/community-resources
The SIMS Foundation
Partners with ~60+ licensed mental health providers in the Austin area. SIMS clients receive services at significantly reduced rates to support the creative community. https://simsfoundation.org/
TEXAS STATE AGENCIES
2-1-1
2-1-1 Navigation Center – United Way Greater Austin – Call for Help
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC):
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS):
Aging | Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS):
http://www.dfps.state.tx.us
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS):
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Texas Workforce Commission
twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/vocational-rehabilitation-services