Assistance for the Community
Assistance for the Community
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HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS
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Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center 1430 Collier Street Austin, 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 |
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CommUnityCare System www.communitycaretx.org/services.html 512-9789918
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 Blakson Austin, 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 |
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East Austin Health Center (under CommUnityCare System) 211 Comal Street Austin, 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 |
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Montopolis Health Center (under CommUnityCare) 1200 B Montopolis Austin, 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 |
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RBJ Dental (under CommUnityCare System) 15 Waller Street Austin, TX 78702 512-9789895
Eligibility: Individuals with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and individuals without health insurance for a fee based. Undocumented immigrants are welcome |
Dental |
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Red River Walk-In Care(under CommUnityCare System) 1215 Red River Austin, 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 |
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Rosewood Zaragosa Health Center (under CommUnityCare System) 2802 Webberville Road Austin, 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 |
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Rundberg Health Center (under CommUnityCare System) 825 E. Rundberg Lane Austin, 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 |
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South Austin Health Center (under CommUnityCare System) 2529 South First Street Austin, 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 |
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University of Texas School of Nursing Women’s Wellness Center (under CommUnityCare System) 2901 North I.H 35 Austin, 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 |
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William Cannon Family Practice & Walk-in (under CommUnityCare System) 6801 IH35 South Austin, 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 |
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Contagious Disease Clinic (RBJ Clinic) 15 Waller Street Austin, 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 |
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Wallace Mallory Clinic 7000 Woodhue Drive Austin, 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. |
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Lifeworks 512-7352400
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 |
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Manos de Cristo (Dental clinic) 1201 E. Cesar Chavez Austin, TX 78702 512-4772319
Eligibility: No legal residency required. No income requirements |
Low-fee, full service dental clinic |
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People’s Community Clinic 2909 North IH 35 Austin, 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. |
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Planned Parenthood www.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 |
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Volunteer Healthcare Clinic 4215 Medical Parkway Austin, 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. |
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Whole Women’s Health
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) |
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HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS
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Services |
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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. |
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Medicare |
People age 65+, does not require citizenship, green card will qualify |
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MAP |
Travis county residence only (Brackenridge hospital), green card will qualify |
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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. |
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Emergency Medicaid 512-3247149 |
Green card is enough |
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Seton Care plus 512-3246850 |
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Project Access http://www.tcms.com/programs/projectaccess.html
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EDUCATION
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SERVICES |
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Any Baby Can www.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 |
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Austin Academy
1640 B East 2nd street, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78702
Eligibility: Legal residency required |
Computer literacy, GED preparation, Workplace competency |
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Austin Area Interreligious Ministries
512-3869145 Ext.12
Eligibility: Legal residency required, must have refugee status |
English |
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Austin Community College
Contact: Joyce Adams This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
512-2237532
Eligibility: Permanent residence of the US |
English as a Second Language (ESL), EL/Civics, Adult basic education (ABE), GED preparation classes |
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Austin Independent School District www.communityeducation.org/abe.htm
Contact: Gwen Greene This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
512-4140548
Eligibility: No legal residency required |
English as a Second Language (ESL) |
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Cook Elementary (AISD) 1511 Cripple Creek Austin, TX 78758
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English, Spanish |
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Lanier High School (AISD) 1201 Payton Gin Austin, TX 78758
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English |
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Perez Elementary School (AISD) 7500 South Pleasant Valley Road Austin, TX 78744
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English
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Pickle Elementary (AISD) 1101 Wheatley Avenue Austin, TX 78752
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English
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Walnut Creek Elementary School (AISD) 401 West Braker Lane Austin, TX 78753
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English |
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Austin Learning Academy
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 |
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Avance
512-3269335
Eligibility: Classes are free. No legal residency required |
English, Spanish |
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Capital Idea
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 |
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Central Texas Muslimaat
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. |
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El Buen Samaritano
7000 Woodhue Drive Austin, TX 78745
512-4390738
Eligibility: No legal residency required. Some classes cost money |
Childbirth education classes, ESL, Citizenship, GED |
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Foundation Communities
512-4472026
Eligibility: All classes are free. No legal residency required, for adults |
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Friendship International www.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 |
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LifeWorks
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 |
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BASIC NEEDS
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SERVICES |
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Catholic Charities of Central Texas
1817 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78702 512-6516100
Eligibility: No legal residency required |
Case management, food pantry |
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El Buen Samaritano
7000 Woodhue Drive Austin, TX 78745 512-4390700
Eligibility: No legal residency required |
Case management, food pantry |
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Caritas
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 |
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Casa Marianella
821 Gunter Street Austin, TX 78702 |
Shelter for recently-arrived immigrants, including food, clothing and English classes |
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VICTIM SERVICES
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SERVICES |
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Austin Child Guidance Center
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 family Psychiatric Services: Consultation, evaluation and medication checks Psychological assessments: Consultation, testing, feedback |
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Family Violence Protection Team www.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, stalking Legal services: Streamlined process for obtaining emergency or long-term protective orders Social services: Victim services counselors are the first point to contact for survivors who come to the FVPT office. |
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Safeplace
512-2677233
Eligibility: No requirements. No legal residency required |
Advocacy in the legal systems and hospitals Crisis services, including shelter and counseling Long term care, including counseling, life skill training, parenting classes and housing placement |
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Saheli
PO Box 3665 Austin, TX 78764-3665
Eligibility: No requirements. No legal residency required |
Confidential help line Short and long resources, such as emergency shelter, housing, household items, transportation, translation/interpretation services, child care, jobs, education, financial and medical assistance Group and individual counseling Legal help with issues of domestic violence, family law or immigration Support groups and workshops for survivors |
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LEGAL SERVICES
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SERVICES |
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American Gateways
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. |
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Foundation Communities Tax Centers 3036 S. 1st Street Austin, 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 |
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Office of the Austin Police Monitor
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. |
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Refugee Services of Texas 3710 Cedar St. Box8 Austin, 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 |
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Texas advocacy Project www.women-law .org
PO Box 833 Austin, TX 78767.0833 512-4765377 |
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University of Texas school of law immigration clinic 512-2321292
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Asylum, Victims of domestic abuse, Deportation |
Last Updated ( Thursday, 29 September 2011 13:13 )
