Austin Resources
Austin has a variety of resources designed to help homeless individuals and families. We have included a brief list of resources available to you. This is not a complete list however. For more information about specific programs and services in Travis County, please view the Resource Lists or call 211. These documents can also be picked up by the ARCH front desk. We have included information about programs and services, such as Emergency Shelter, Housing, Social Services, Prepared Meals, Food Pantries, Medical Care, and Clothing Closets, that serve specific populations.
Emergency Shelter:
Casa Marianella: 821 Gunther St. 512-385-5571.
Population Served: Homeless immigrants, single adults and families.
http://www.casamarianella.org/
Foundation for the Homeless: 512-453-6570
Population Served: Homeless families with children only.
http://www.foundationhomeless.org/
Front Steps/ARCH: 500 E. 7 St. 512-305-4100.
Population Served: Single adult males overnight. Women can participate in day sleep.
http://www.frontsteps.org/
LifeWorks: 3700 South 1st St. 512-735-2400.
Population Served: Homeless and at risk youth 18 years of age and younger.
http://www.lifeworks.org/
SafePlace: 267-SAFE(7233) or 927-9616 TTY for the Deaf community.
Population Served: Single adults with or without children needing immediate shelter from domestic abuse.
http://www.safeplace.org/
Salvation Army: 501 E. 8th St. 512-476-1111.
Population served: Adults, single men and women and families.
http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_austinma.nsf
For a map of the locations of these services, please click here.
Housing:
Front Steps/ARCH: 500 E. 7 St. 512-305-4100.
Population Served: Single adult men and women.
http://www.frontsteps.org/
Green Doors: 1503 S. I-35. 512-469-9130.
Population Served: Individuals and Families.
http://www.greendoors.org/
Foundation Communities: 3036 S. 1st Street, Suite 200. 512-447-2026.
Population Served: Individuals and Families with low to moderate incomes.
http://www.foundcom.org/
Family Eldercare: 2210 Hancock Dr. 512-450-0844.
Population Served: Low income elderly individuals.
http://www.familyeldercare.org/
Housing Authority of Travis County: 502 Highland Mall Blvd. 512-480-8245.
Population Served: Low income individuals and families.
http://www.hatctx.com/
VinCare Services: Various Locations. 512-302-0027.
Population Served: Homeless Women with Children and Homeless Youth.
http://www.vincare.org/
Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA): 1124 S IH 35. 512-477-4488
Population Served: Low income individuals and families.
http://www.hacanet.org/
For a map of the locations of these services, please click here.
Social Services:
Caritas: 611 Neches 512.472.4135.
Population Served: Documented refugees, homeless and working poor.
http://www.caritasofaustin.org/
Foundation for the Homeless: 512.453.6570
Population Served: Homeless families with children only.
http://www.foundationhomeless.org/
Front Steps/ARCH: 500 E. 7 St. 512-305-4100
Population Served: Single adult men and women.
http://www.frontsteps.org/
LifeWorks: 3700 South 1st St. 512-735-2400.
Population Served: Homeless and at risk youth 18 years of age and younger.
http://www.lifeworks.org/
Salvation Army: 501 E. 8th St. 512.476.1111.
Population Served: Single adults and families.
http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_austinma.nsf
Trinity Center: 304 East 7th St. 512-472-1196
Population Served: Single Adults.
http://www.trinitycenteraustin.org/
For a map of the locations of these services, please click here.
Prepared Meals:
Austin Baptist Chapel: 908 E. Cesar Chavez St. 512-474-2666
Population served: Anyone in need of a meal (lunch only). Monday through Friday 11am-12:30pm.
http://www.angelhouse-abc.com
First United Methodist Church: 201 Lavaca St. 512-478-5684
Population Served: Anyone in need of a meal (breakfast only). 6am-6:45am
www.fumcaustin.org
Caritas: 611 Neches St. 512-472-4135.
Population Served: Anyone in need of a meal (lunch only). Monday through Friday 11am-12:30pm.
http://www.caritasofaustin.org/
Foundation for the Homeless: 512-453-6570
Population Served: Homeless families with children only. Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6am-6:45am.
http://www.foundationhomeless.org/
Salvation Army: 501 E. 8th St. 512-476-1111.
Population Served: Breakfast 7:30 am for men, 6:30 am for women and children. You must be a Salvation Army resident. Dinner served at 6pm for residents only. Sack Lunch served Sundays at 3pm for anyone.
http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_austinma.nsf
Trinity Center: 304 East 7th St. 512-472-1196
Population Served: Homeless individuals. Breakfast served Wednesday through Friday.
http://www.trinitycenteraustin.org/
Mobile Loaves and Fishes: Various sites throughout Austin. 512-328-7299
Population Served: Homeless and working poor.
http://www.mlfnow.org/
For a map of the locations of these services, please click here.
Food Pantries:
Caritas: 611 Neches 512.472.4135.
http://www.caritasofaustin.org/
Manos de Cristo: Food Pantry 4911 Harmon Avenue 512-477-7454
http://www.manosdecristo.org/food.html
2-1-1 : call to find the nearest location
For a map of the locations of these services, please click here.
Medical Care:
ARCH - Healthcare for the Homeless: 500 East 7th St. 512-978-9920
Population Served: Homeless Individuals only. MAP eligibility site, please call for details.
http://www.communitycaretx.org/arch.html
Manos De Cristo: Dental Clinic 1201 E. Cesar Chavez 512-477-2319
Population Served: Homeless and working poor.
http://www.manosdecristo.org/dental.html
Austin Travis County Integral Care (Formerly MHMR). 500 East 7th St. 512-478-5544
Population Served: Homeless individuals with mental illness.
http://www.integralcare.org/
Salvation Army: 501 East 8th St. 512-476-1111.
Population Served: Homeless individuals and families. Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_austinma.nsf
For a map of the locations of these services, please click here.
Clothing Closets:
Trinity Center: 304 East 7th St. Call for details 512-472-1196
Population Served: Homeless women’s clothing closet.
http://www.trinitycenteraustin.org/
Salvation Army: 501 E. 8th St. 512.476.1111.
Population Served: Resident only.
http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_austinma.nsf
Front Steps: 500 East 7th St. 305-4100
Population Served: Adult men only. Monday Morning Clothing Closet at 10 am. Call 305-4100 for details.
http://www.frontsteps.org/
For a map of the locations of these services, please click here.
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