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Community Support Resources for Housing, Mental Health, and More

We understand how challenging it can be when life feels overwhelming, especially when you’re in need of mental health services, housing or other forms of support. Below, we’ve compiled a list of local resources in Austin, Texas, as well as national organizations that offer assistance. Please reach out to these organizations directly for more information on how they can help.

Mental Health

Austin Area

  1. Integral Care
    • Services: Mental health crisis care, counseling, addiction services, and housing assistance.
    • Website: integralcare.org
    • Phone (24/7 Helpline): (512) 472-HELP (4357)
  2. SIMS Foundation
    • Services: Mental health and substance use recovery services for musicians, music industry professionals, and their families.
    • Website: simsfoundation.org
    • Phone: (512) 472-1008
  3. Austin Clubhouse
    • Services: Supportive community for people living with mental health challenges, offering job training, social opportunities, and more.
    • Website: austinclubhouse.org
    • Phone: (512) 925-5877

National

  1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    • Services: 24/7 support for people in distress, including suicide prevention and crisis counseling.
    • Website: 988lifeline.org
    • Phone: 988 (National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)
  2. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
    • Services: Mental health support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
    • Website: nami.org
    • Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
  3. Crisis Text Line
    • Services: Free 24/7 confidential support via text for people in crisis.
    • Website: crisistextline.org
    • Text: HOME to 741741

Housing

Austin Area

  1. Front Steps
    • Services: Emergency shelter, housing support, and case management for people experiencing homelessness.
    • Website: frontsteps.org
    • Phone: (512) 305-4100
  2. Foundation Communities
    • Services: Affordable housing and financial stability programs, including supportive services.
    • Website: foundcom.org
    • Phone: (512) 447-2026
  3. ECHO (Ending Community Homelessness Coalition)
    • Services: Coordinated entry system for people experiencing homelessness in Travis County, providing access to housing and other resources.
    • Website: austinecho.org
    • Phone: (512) 400-0321
  4. Caritas of Austin
    • Services: Housing, employment, and food services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
    • Website: caritasofaustin.org
    • Phone: (512) 479-4610

National

  1. National Alliance to End Homelessness
    • Services: Advocacy, resources, and information on housing and homelessness prevention.
    • Website: endhomelessness.org
  2. Habitat for Humanity
    • Services: Affordable homeownership opportunities and neighborhood revitalization.
    • Website: habitat.org

Food Assistance

Austin Area

  1. Central Texas Food Bank
    • Services: Food assistance and pantry services throughout the Austin area.
    • Website: centraltexasfoodbank.org
    • Phone: (512) 282-2111
  2. Angel House Soup Kitchen
    • Services: Free daily meals for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
    • Website: angelhouse-abc.com
    • Phone: (512) 474-2666
  3. Micah 6 Food Pantry
    • Services: Provides free food and supplies to those in need every Thursday evening.
    • Website: micah6austin.org
    • Phone: (512) 764-7225

National

  1. Feeding America
    • Services: Nationwide network of food banks providing meals to people facing hunger.
    • Website: feedingamerica.org

LGBTQ Support

Austin Area

  1. Out Youth
    • Services: Provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to receive counseling, community support, and educational resources.
    • Website: outyouth.org
    • Phone: (512) 419-1233
  2. The Kind Clinic
    • Services: LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare, including sexual health services, HIV testing, PrEP, gender-affirming hormone therapy, and STI testing.
    • Website: kindclinic.org
    • Phone: (512) 853-9547
  3. Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT)
    • Services: Advocacy, education, and support for transgender individuals in Texas, including legal and policy advocacy.
    • Website: transtexas.org
    • Phone: (877) 532-6789
  4. Equality Texas
    • Services: Advocates for the rights of LGBTQ+ Texans through education, advocacy, and political engagement.
    • Website: equalitytexas.org
    • Phone: (512) 474-5475
  5. Allgo: Texas’ Queer People of Color Organization
    • Services: Provides support, advocacy, and programs for queer people of color, including health and wellness initiatives.
    • Website: allgo.org
    • Phone: (512) 472-2001

National

  1. The Trevor Project
    • Services: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth through phone, chat, and text.
    • Website: thetrevorproject.org
    • Phone: 1-866-488-7386
    • Text: START to 678678
  2. PFLAG
    • Services: Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
    • Website: pflag.org
    • Phone: 1-202-467-8180
  3. GLAAD
    • Services: Works to shape the narrative around LGBTQ+ acceptance through media representation and advocacy.
    • Website: glaad.org
  4. Trans Lifeline
    • Services: Peer support hotline run by and for transgender people, offering direct emotional and financial support to trans individuals in crisis.
    • Website: translifeline.org
    • Phone: (877) 565-8860
  5. National Center for Transgender Equality
    • Services: Advocacy and policy change for transgender rights in the U.S., offering legal resources and educational materials.
    • Website: transequality.org

Additional Support Services

Austin Area

  1. LifeWorks
    • Services: Counseling, housing, education, and workforce training for youth and families.
    • Website: lifeworksaustin.org
    • Phone: (512) 735-2400
  2. SAFE Alliance
    • Services: Support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking.
    • Website: safeaustin.org
    • Phone (24/7 Hotline): (512) 267-SAFE (7233)

National

  1. United Way
    • Services: Referrals for housing, food, health care, and other resources through a 24/7 helpline.
    • Website: unitedway.org
    • Phone: 2-1-1 (Call for local assistance)
  2. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
    • Services: Information and resources for people struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.
    • Website: samhsa.gov
    • Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

How You Can Help

If you’re looking to make a difference, consider volunteering your time or donating to one of these organizations. Your contribution could change a life.