Basic Needs

Resources for Basic needs

Food, clothing, etc.
St. Ignatius Church (512) 442-3602, 442-0226 http://st-ignatius.org
St. Mary’s Church (512) 352-2175
St. Vincent De Paul (512) 255-6755 clothing, household items, http://www27.brinkster.com/svdp

Meal on Wheels (512) 476-6325 https://mealsonwheelsandmore.org

Capital Area Food Bank (512) 282-2111 http://www.austinfoodbank.org

Transportation:

Liberty Taxi (512) 255-7900
Public transportation for residents of Williamson & Burnet counties. 24 hr advance notice required. ½ price for children, low income, disabled, and senior citizens. Fares range from 25 cents to $9.

Capital Metro (512) 474-1200 http://www.capmetro.org/riding/accessibleservices.asp
Public transportation. Wheelchair accessible. 50 cents per ride.

Disability Asst of Central TX (512) 834-1827
Bus Training for people with disabilities.
Christina Gurara conducts the training

Easter Seals (512) 478-2581
to Easter Seals appts only

Medical Transportation Program 1-877-633-8747 http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/public_transportation/medical_transportation/default.htm

MediWheels Program (512) 476-6325
Provides rides to medical appts by volunteer drivers. Only to clients

Special Transit Service (512) 478-9647
Door-to-door service for people with disabilities. Cannot call sooner than 8 days ahead of pick up date. Rides are 60 cents each way.

Transportation for Food Stamps in Williamson County (512) 255-7900
(Liberty Taxi Service)

Travis County Tax Office (512) 854-9473
Disabled parking sticker for car

Medical Coverage for the Uninsured:

DENTAL

ATC Primary Care Health Dept.
3 Dental Clinics
Call Elaine Carroll 972-4242

Medical Assistance Program
Call Number (512)972-5300
Apply for coverage
First come, first serve
501 E. 8TH St. 476-2628 x 144
2508 Durwood 972-6890
2808 Webberville Rd. 972-5270
600 W. Carrie Manor 272-5561
3518 S. FM 973 247-4407
15803 Windermere 251-4169
5446 Hwy. 290 West 892-0226
18649 FM 1431 267-3245

MEDICAL

Volunteer Health Based Clinic
4215 Medical Pkwy (43rd and Medical Pkwy – Orange Bldg)
All services are completely free, but they ask for $5.00 donation
Must have photo ID
Tues/Thurs after 6 PM, please arrive at 5:30 PM (park on the street)
MD, RN, & interpreters available
Call Anjelina Perez 459-6002

ATC Primary Care Health Dept.
5 health clinics
Call Elaine Carroll 972-4242

Insure-A-Kid
Assists with applying for health care coverage.
$18/mo or less depending on income & eligibility.
Call 324-CHIP

Financial Assistance (rent, utilities, etc).
Must call in the following order:

Emergency Asst Fund (512) 854-4120
CARITAS (512) 472-4135
Baptist Community Center (512) 478-7243

Financial (Misc.)
LITE UP 1-866-454-8387
Helps with the phone bill only. It takes 30-60 days to receive assistance.

Case Management:
Any Baby Can (512 454-3743
Case Mgt & Crisis Asst for families of children with Special Needs
Healthcare Case Mgr for Women & Children
http://www.abcaus.org

Disability Assistance of Central TX (512) 834-1827
http://www.disabilityassistance.org

Mental Health Mental Retardation (512) 472-4357
http://www.atcmhmr.com

LifeWorks (512) 441-8336
Emergency shelter & case mgt for abused youth ages 10-17. Counseling & intake available 24 hrs/day.
http://www.lifeworksweb.org

Housing

Groceries-To-Go (512) 476-6325
Meals on Wheels program that matches volunteers with clients either to shop for the client, or provide transportation to and from the store and assist the client with grocery shopping.

Austin Area Urban League (512) 478-7176
Emergency home repair for homeowners with crisis situations

City of Austin Housing Authority (512) 477-4488
Round Rock Housing Authority (512) 255-6267, 255-3702
Low rent housing for income eligible families