At Austin Community College, your overall well-being is our top priority. The information below will help you find support for rent, food, housing, health care and other family or personal needs and can be sorted by county, keyword, or type of support.
These links are for the convenience of our community and do not represent sponsorship, endorsement, or approval of any agency or service. For assistance contact scprogram@austincc.edu.
Name | Description | Website | Phone | County |
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Community First! Village |
Permanent and supportive housing community for people coming out of homelessness. |
Visit Website | 512-328-7299 | Travis |
ECHO (Ending Community Homelessness Coalition) |
ECHO (Ending Community Homelessness Coalition) leads community-wide strategies to end homelessness in Austin and Travis county, including offering assessments and housing options for people experiencing homelessness. |
Visit Website | Travis | |
Emergency Shelter and Transitional Living Programs |
Housing and homelessness programs with basic needs support for ages 18-26. |
Visit Website | 512-735-2100 | Travis |
Front Steps | Basic needs services and resources. | Visit Website | 512-305-4100 | Travis |
Front Steps |
Night shelter services for men with a waitlist and day services for men and women. |
Visit Website | 512-978-9920 | Travis |
Mobile Loaves and Fishes | Meal truck deliveries for anyone experiencing homelessness. | Visit Website | 512-328-7299 | Travis |
Posada Esperanza |
Temporary shelter, transitional housing, support for immigrants and refugees. |
Visit Website | 512-385-5571 | Travis |
Rapid Rehousing Program | Homeless prevention and shelter resources including helping people with the initial expenses needed to get into a new home. | Visit Website | 512-281-4180 | Bastrop, Lee |
Rathgeber Center for Families |
Temporary shelter for families experiencing homelessness. |
Visit Website | 737-256-6926 | Travis |
Salvation Army Shelter |
Temporary shelter with support services for men. |
Visit Website | 512-476-1111 | Travis |
The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) | Day Shelter, low barrier employment, basic needs. | Visit Website | 512-568-7557 | Travis |
Violet KeepSafe Storage (VKS) Program | The VKS Program provides individuals experiencing homelessness a safe and secure place to store their belongings. | Visit Website | 512-974-4879 | Travis |
Warming Centers |
Information on warming centers and overnight cold weather shelters while central Texas is under a Winter Weather Advisory. |
Visit Website | Travis |
Name | Description | Website | Phone | County |
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Accessible Housing Austin! |
Accessible Housing Austin! provides housing to members of the disability community to ensure that housing is accessible, affordable, and integrated. |
Visit Website | 512-640-7781 | Travis |
AffordableHousing.com |
Find affordable housing properties. |
Visit Website | 561-416-5255 | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis |
Austin Affordable Housing Map |
A searchable map that asks for income and number of people in household to help find affordable housing. Spanish resource: https://www.atxaffordablehousing.net/index_spanish.html |
Visit Website | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis | |
Austin Public Library: Social Services |
The Social Services tab has a list of shelter sites and affordable housing resources. |
Visit Website | Travis | |
Austin Tenants Council | Free counseling to assist with rental housing concerns and disputes. Spanish resource: https://www.housing-rights.org/inicio-1. | Visit Website | 512-474-1961 | Travis, Williamson |
Best Single Source Plus (BSS+) |
BSS+ Referral Reference sheet. The phone numbers on the sheet are intake numbers. LifeWorks, Goodwill or Catholic Charities might be the best agencies for students to contact. LifeWorks works with youth and young adults up through the age of 25 whether they are currently experiencing homelessness or are homelessness prevention [HP] clients. Spanish resource |
Visit Website | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis | |
College Houses (cooperatives) |
Affordable student housing near UT Austin and Austin Community College. |
Visit Website | 512-476-5678 | Travis |
ECHO (Ending Community Homelessness Coalition) |
ECHO (Ending Community Homelessness Coalition) leads community-wide strategies to end homelessness in Austin and Travis county, including offering assessments and housing options for people experiencing homelessness. |
Visit Website | Travis | |
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) |
Emergency assistance for persons in immediate risk of losing their home or for persons who meet the federal definition of homelessness. |
Visit Website | 979-540-2980 | Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Lee |
Eviction Solidarity Network | Eviction resources, tenants rights and solidarity. Spanish resource: https://evictionisnotacure.com/es/inicio/. | Visit Website | 512-348-7920 | Travis |
Foundation Communities Housing |
Affordable housing opportunities for low to moderate-income individuals and families. |
Visit Website | 512-610-4010 | Travis, Williamson |
Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) Affordable Rentals |
Affordable housing listings |
Visit Website | Travis | |
Housing Authority of the City of Austin Resources |
Find information on housing and how to apply for public and section 8 housing. |
Visit Website | 512-477-4488 | Travis |
Low-income Housing Map (Austin) |
A map showing low-income/income-restricted housing in Austin. |
Visit Website | Travis | |
Support Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) | Short term, rapid rehousing assistance to very low-income veteran families to obtain stable permanent housing. | Visit Website | 512-305-4100 | Travis |
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) |
Legal services and housing resources, such as, appealing an eviction. Spanish resource: https://www.trla.org/alojamiento-covid19. |
Visit Website | 956-447-4800 | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis |
Name | Description | Website | Phone | County |
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Austin Chamber Job Board | Up-to-date lists of available job opportunities in Austin by company. | Visit Website | Travis | |
Get Your Refund |
Tax filing help and stimulus check assistance. Spanish resource: https://www.getyourrefund.org/es. |
Visit Website | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis | |
MyFreeTaxes |
Online self-preparation software for tax returns with less than $62,000 of income. |
Visit Website | 866-698-9435 | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis |
Prosper Centers |
Tax services for anyone able to travel to Austin. |
Visit Website | 512-610-7374 | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis |
Texas Workforce Commision | Information regarding how to apply for unemployment income for those who have lost work. Also has other workforce resources such as job opportunities listed. Spanish resource: https://www.twc.texas.gov/informacion-en-espanol. | Visit Website | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Travis, Williamson | |
Unemployment Claim Help | A handout that answers FAQs if one must claim unemployment. | Visit Website | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Travis, Williamson | |
Vocational Rehabilitation Services |
Supports people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, maintain and advance in meaningful employment by providing a range of services based on an individual’s employment goals. Spanish resource: https://www.twc.texas.gov/informacion-en-espanol |
Visit Website | 512-936-6400 | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis |
Wilco Free Tax Prep | Income tax preparation for households earning $54,000 or less. | Visit Website | Williamson | |
Workforce Solutions Capital Area | Job search assistance and employment-related services. | Visit Website | Travis | |
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area | Job search assistance and employment-related services. | Visit Website | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson | |
Your Texas Benefits |
Information and enrollment for ongoing financial assistance for groceries, health care, essential needs, and support for pregnant women/mothers. Spanish resource: https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home?lang=es_ES. |
Visit Website | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis |
Name | Description | Website | Phone | County |
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American Gateways | Immigration legal services at no or low cost. | Visit Website | 512-478-0546 ext. 200 | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Travis, Williamson |
COVID-19 Tenant Resources | Easy to read pdf information on rental issues related to COVID-19 impacts. Spanish resource: https://www.bastaaustin.org/es/inicio/. | Visit Website | Travis | |
Disability Rights Texas |
Legal help for persons with a disability that are experiencing a legal problem or are having difficulty obtaining disability services. |
Visit Website | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis | |
Texas Advocacy Project |
Free legal services for people experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Spanish resource: https://www.texasadvocacyproject.org/en-espanol |
Visit Website | 800-374-4673 | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis |
Texas LawHelp.org |
Legal information and court forms for a slew of issues, includes immigration info/rights. Spanish resource: https://texaslawhelp.org/es. |
Visit Website | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis | |
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (TRLA) |
Civil legal services across Texas. |
Visit Website | 956-447-4800 | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis |
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) |
Legal services and housing resources, such as, appealing an eviction. Spanish resource: https://www.trla.org/alojamiento-covid19. |
Visit Website | 956-447-4800 | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis |
Travis County Law Library & Self-Help Center | Resources for Travis county regarding housing, eviction, lawyers, and more. | Visit Website | 512-854-8677 | Travis |
TRLA Mortgage Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
A guide to help with mortgage assistance options. Spanish resource: https://texas-riogrande-legal-aid.app.law/mitigacin-de-prdidas-hipotecas... |
Visit Website | Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis | |
Volunteer Legal Services | Provides help to individuals and families for legal matters. Spanish resource: http://www.vlsoct.org/get-help/obtenga-ayuda/. | Visit Website | 512-476-5550 | Travis |