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Community Partners for Children
Advocacy Empowering families to raise children to their potential.
512- 854.9020
The Sibling Support Project
Support for brother’s and sisters of siblings with health, mental health, and dev. Disabilities.
www.siblingsupport.org
Texas Parent to Parent
Parent support for children w/ disabilities
512-458-8600
Any Baby Can
Parenting Classes, testing, education resources
512-454-3743
Vela
A non-profit organization that empowers families of children with special needs through hands-on information, resources and support.
512-850-8281
Child, Inc.
Providing high quality education and comprehensive support services for children and their families while promoting personal and social responsibility in the communities we serve
512-451-7361
Every Child
Mission is to create a system that ensures children with disabilities grow up in families instead of institutions.
512-342-8844
Growing Roots
Provides classes and support groups to inform, connect and support Spanish and English speaking parents of children with special needs.
512-850-8281
Financial Assistance:
alternative funding methods for utility, rental assistance, or other basic needs.
Caritas of Austin
Housing, food, employment, financial
512-479-4610
Lifeline Phone Bill Assistance
phone at low cost
1-866-454-8387
Lite-Up Electricity Bill Assistance
phone at low cost
1-866-454-8387
University Avenue Church of Christ Christian Service Center
limited financial assistance
512-476-6088 ext. 300
City of Austin Customer Assistance Program
financial assistance and payment arrangements
512-494-9400
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Monthly payment and/or Medicaid; dependent on income and disability. Austin/Travis County
512-916-5054 or
Toll Free 800-772-1213
Health Care:
Insure a Kid
Assistance with Medicaid/CHIP
512-324-2447
Lone Star Circle of Care
Specialize in ID/DD
1-877-800-5722
Volunteer Health Clinic
Walk in Clinic – $10 donation – Tuesday thru Thursday
512-459-6002
Children with Special Healthcare Needs (CSHN)
HHSC- provides case management and supports family-centered, community based strategies for improving quality of life for children with special health care needs
512-776-7355
Medically Dependent Children’s Program
1-877-438-5658
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CommUnityCare healthcare for patients who have difficulty accessing health care services
512-978-9920
Austin Diagnostic Neurology Clinic
Neurological Testing and Assessment
512-901-4011
Seton Brain and Spine Neurology
Neurological Testing and Assessment
512-324-3540
Travis Medical
Medical Supplies-ID/DD
1-800-458-4590
All Star Medical
Medical Supplies-ID/DD
512-251-5977
Mental Health and Substance Abuse:
Psychological and/or addiction support services
Austin Clubhouse
Offers a supportive community for people diagnosed with mental illness. Services include transitional employment, supported employment, and independent employment, as well as social events.
512-925-5877
Austin Lakes Hospital
Psychiatric Support-ID/DD
512-544-5253
Capital Area Counseling
Offers a sliding fee scale based on income, no session limit, counseling for individuals, families, couples, children and groups.
512-302-1000
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
512-963-1872
832-755-1796
SAFE
provides programs to end sexual and domestic violence through safety, healing, prevention and social change.
512-267-7233
NAMI (National Association for Mental Illness)
Provides information and training programs for caregivers of individuals with mental health issues or brain disorders.
512-420-9810
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
http://austinaa.org/
512-444-0071
Cocaine Anonymous (CA)
12-step program for people addicted to cocaine.
www.ca-scta.org
512-339-4357
Seton Shoal Creek Hospital
Provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for adults, children, adolescents and older adults. Free assessments to determine need for hospitalization. Funding available for qualified persons.
512-324-2000
Sol Community Counseling
Affordable counseling services to Austin community on a sliding scale generally between $40-60 per session.
512-366-0954
Commissions and State Resources:
Texas Commission for the Deaf
Advocacy for people of all ages who are deaf or hard of hearing
512-407-3250
hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/deaf-hard-hearing
Texas Commission for the Blind
Services for children with visual impairment: children’s services (ages 0-15) and transition
512-459-8575
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Assistance for teens and adults with disabilities for job counseling and assistance.
512-451-9579
211 Texas
Connections to services that people need. This service is provided by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Medical and Health benefit guidance
512-424-6500
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
manages offenders in state prisons, state jails and private correctional facilities that contract with TDCJ.
512-463-9988