AISD RESOURCE GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS 2023-2024

FIRST CALL FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT  DIAL 2-1-1

For information & referral resources in Travis County.

Available 24 hrs. a day in English & Spanish. 

AUSTIN POLICE  DIAL 911 (For emergencies)

CRISIS SERVICES

Integral Care (512) 472-HELP (4357)

PES Psychiatric Emergency Service, MCOT Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, YES Waiver, Individual and family therapy.

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 

Texas Youth Hotline 1-888-421-0553/ Text 1-888-421-0553

CPS Hotline 1-800-252-5400

National Suicide Hotline call 988  24/7 confidential crisis/suicide

 support.

COUNSELING

Austin Child Guidance Center (512) 451-2242 Child/family counseling, testing, and parenting support.

Capital Area Counseling  512-302-1000 

 Low cost-Individual, group, and family therapy.

Jewish Family Services  512-250-1043 

Counseling, support, discussion groups. 

LifeWorks (512) 735-2400 

24 hr. hotline, shelter, counseling for youth and families. 

Youth Advocate Programs  512.394.7249 

Behavioral health- in-patient, out-patient, community & school based therapy, YES Waiver services.

YWCA (512) 326-1222 

Provides individual and group counseling, case management. 

GRIEF AND LOSS COUNSELING

Austin Center for Grief & Loss (512) 472-7878

Individual, family, and group therapy.

Christi Center (512) 467-2600

Group therapy available at no cost in office or at school.

Hospice Austin (512) 342-4700

Grief counseling & support groups. Camp Braveheart-children grade 1-12. 

Wonders and Worries (512) 329-5757 

Free grief resources for families with a serious illness. 

CHILD CARE/EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

Child Inc./Head Start (512) 451-7361 

Provide early childhood education (0-5) and support services.

Workforce Solutions/Child Care (512) 597-7191 

Daycare Hotline 1-800-862-5252 

MEDICAL and MENTAL HEALTH 

Community Care Health Center/ Carousel Pediatrics  512-978-9015 Medical, dental, mental health.

Lone Star Circle of Care  1-877-800-5722 

Medical, dental, mental health.

People’s Community Clinic (512) 478-4939 

Comprehensive health care, sliding scale based on income and insurance.

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services (Williamson Cty) 

Appointments or Information- 844-309-6385

Crisis line 800-841-1255 Comprehensive array of services.

HEALTH/HOSPITAL

Austin ISD Virtual Care for Kids (512) 813-6850 

Telehealth through our partnership with Virtual Care for Kids.

Central Health MAP Customer Service  (512) 978-8130 

Heathcare for  uninsured, underinsured, and low-income residents.

Dell Children’s Medical Center (512) 324-0000

For medical and behavioral health support.  

Manos De Cristo Dental Clinic (512) 477-2319 

Emergency and comprehensive dental care at highly reduced rates. 

Planned Parenthood (512) 477-5846

Family planning, pregnancy and birth control education. 

Public Health / Shots for Tots (512) 972-5520 

By appointment only, North and South location. $10.00 per shot.

ALCOHOL/DRUG

AL-ANON and ALA TEEN (512) 441-8591

Support groups for families of alcoholics. 

Phoenix House (512) 440-0613

Crisis Intervention, drug and alcohol abuse treatment.

Palmer Drug and Abuse Program (512) 254-9032

Free support groups for youth (13-25yrs) and parent groups.

Youth Advocacy (512) 444-9505 

Substance abuse counseling and drug court assistance. 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

SAFE Alliance (512) 267-7233 

Counseling, shelter/housing, and prevention/education.

Asian Family Support Services 877-281-8371

Assistance with domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking.

Center for Child Protection (512) 472-1164 

Counseling and medical services for abused children and families, prevention trainings. 

APD Victim Services (512) 974-5037

Crisis intervention and support for crime victims. 

EDUCATION

ACC – Adult Education/GED/ESL (512) 223-7000 

GED prep, ESL classes, and college prep 

Capital Idea (512) 457-8610

Degree,  certificate program, and college prep.

Literacy Coalition of Central Tx (512) 326-8655 

GED Prep, job training, and placement. 

American YouthWorks (512) 744-1900 

High school diploma services and job readiness training. 

El Buen Samaritano (512) 439-8900 

Education on legal rights, citizenship, ESL classes.

EMPLOYMENT

Austin Area Urban League (512) 478-7176 

Employment assistance and job training; job board

Texas Workforce Commission 1-800-558-8321/(512) 463-2222

Job search and placement for ages 16+, unemployment benefits assistance.

Gary Job Corps (512) 396-6652

Vocational training and on campus living for ages 16-24. 

FAMILY SUPPORT/CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Easterseals (512) 615-6800

Services for children and adults with disabilities and their caregivers.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)  (512) 420-9810 

Information/referrals, classes and free support groups. 

Any Baby Can (512) 454-3743

Help for low-income families with high-risk children age birth-12. 

ARC of the Capital Area (512) 476-7044 

Basic needs, family caregiver support, case management, support groups. 

Texas Parent to Parent (512) 458-8600 

Provides support, resource information, and education for families. 

VELA (512) 850-8281 

Free courses and services to families that have a child with a disability. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Texas Department of Health and Human Services

Basic needs, health, food, financial assistance support.  

(877)542-7905 to apply for financial assistance.

Central Austin- 512-854-4120

Oak Hill- 512-854-2130

Del Valle- 512-854-1520

Manor- 512-854-1550

Pflugerville- 512-854-1530

HOUSING

Austin Tenants Council (512) 474-1961 

Housing resources and assistance with housing. 

Housing Authority of Travis County (512) 480-8245

Affordable housing, vouchers, homelessness resources. 

Housing Authority of the City of Austin (512) 477-4488 

Affordable housing and avenues to self-sufficiency. 

IMMIGRATION

Mexican Consulate (512) 478-2866 

Assistance with immigration, human rights, and additional assistance

AISD Refugee Services for Families (512) 414-0545 

Provides support and guidance for AISD families. 

Refugee Services of Texas (512) 472-9472

Refugee and displaced persons resources, referrals.

Catholic Charities of Central Texas (512) 651-6100 

Immigration legal services

Immigrant Center for Education & Legal Services (RAICES)  

(512) 994-2199 

Help completing forms, filings with USCIS, asylum interviews. Representative before Immigration Court.

American Gateways (512) 478-0546 

All Immigration DACA cases and legal services, education, and advocacy. 

UT Immigration Clinic (512) 232-1292 

Support in detention and removal proceedings. 

LEGAL AID SERVICES

Texas Access and Visitation 1-866-292-4636

Legal information related to child custody and visitation issues.

Allied Legal Services (512) 472-3237 

Legal information/assistance on child custody, child support, divorce, and protective orders.. 

Disability Rights of Texas (512) 454-4816 

Legal and educational support for persons with a disability.

Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (956) 996-8752 

Free legal assistance for low-income families in civil cases.

Texas Advocacy Project (512) 476-5377 *800-374-HOPE

Free legal advice for survivors of family violence.

Dispute Resolution Center (512) 371-0033 

Conflict management and mediation.

Volunteer Legal Services (512) 476-5550 

Free civil legal services advice.

YOUTH  SUPPORT SERVICES

Communities in Schools (CIS) (512) 462-1771             

Case Management and counseling on select AISD campuses. 

Out Youth Austin (512) 419-1233 

Support groups and referral services for LGBTQIA+ youth.

Big Brother, Big Sister (512) 472-5437

Mentoring program for ages 6-16.

Boys and Girls Club (512) 444-7199

Youth programs including STEM, College Prep, and more.

Extend a Care/YMCA Programs (512) 236-9622, (512) 322-9622

Child care, youth camps and sports. Financial assistance available for programs.

Austin Parks and Recreation (512) 974-6700

Provides a variety of programs including athletics, art, and after-school care.