SIMS Foundation Community Resource Guide

SIMS Foundation P.O. Box 2152, Austin TX, 78768 Business: 512-472-1008 Clinical: 512-494-1007 [email protected]

This guide was created to benefit Austin area residents seeking information on a number of services, including physical and mental health, substance use treatment, musician support, legal assistance and basic needs.

This guide is not comprehensive, and inclusion in this guide does not equal an endorsement from SIMS Foundation, nor does exclusion equal objection.

If you represent an organization not listed in this guide that you believe should be included, please email [email protected] and include your organization, all available contact information, and a description of services, and we will consider your organization for inclusion in the next resource guide update. Please also contact us if you represent an organization listed and would like your information to be removed or amended.

Table of Contents

3. Physical and Mental Health 12. Substance Use Recovery 15. Music Support 23. Legal 26. Employment, Training, and Education 30. Basic Needs 33. Transitional, Shelter Housing

Physical and Mental Health

2-1-1- Texas Mailing Address P.O. Box 149347 MC 2077 2-1-1 Texas, a program of the Texas Austin, TX, 78714 Health and Human Services Commission, 2-1-1 is committed to helping Texas citizens connect with the services they need by http://www.211texas.org presenting accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from state and local health and human services programs.

AIDS Services of Austin Physical Address 7215 Cameron Rd. Suite. A The mission of AIDS Services of Austin is Austin, TX, 78752 to enhance the health and well-being of (512) 458-2437 the community and people affected by HIV and AIDS. ASA works in two primary http://www.asaustin.org/ ways, providing services to people affected by HIV and AIDS, and preventing further transmission of HIV through education and outreach.

American Foundation for Suicide 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Prevention (Central Texas Chapter) [email protected]

AFSP Central Texas chapter covers 30 https://afsp.org/chapter/afsp-central-texas counties in Central Texas, focusing on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors and warning signs, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those individuals who have lost someone to suicide.

Austin Clubhouse 610 East 45th St Austin TX, 78751 Offers a supportive community for people (512) 925-5877 diagnosed with mental illness. Services [email protected] include transitional employment, supported employment, and independent https://austinclubhouse.org employment, as well as social events.

Austin Counseling Connection 3355 Bee Caves Rd Ste. 507 & 510 West Lake Hills, TX 78746 Providing quality counseling services for (512) 329-9455 adolescents, adults, and families in the Austin area. http://www.austincounselingconnection.com

Austin Lakes Hospital 1025 E. 32nd St Austin, TX 78705 Provides inpatient and outpatient (512) 544-5253 psychiatric services for adults. Services include crises intervention, assessment, http://www.austinlakeshospital.com nursing care, medication management, and after-care planning.

Austin Men's Center 812 West 11th. St., Suite 300-B Austin, TX 78701 A private practice providing addiction (512) 477-9595 counseling, men's relationship groups, smoking cessation counseling, individual http://www.austinmenscenter.com and group therapy, and anger management classes for men.

Austin Resource Center for the Homeless 500 East Seventh Street (ARCH) Austin, TX 78701 (512) 978-9920 CommUnityCare provides its services to patients who have difficulty accessing http://communitycaretx.org/locations/arch.html health care services. They are a Federally Qualified Health Center system. Serves homeless only.

Services include family medicine, dental care, vision care, behavioral health care, case management, psychiatry, clinical pharmacist, and social work.

Austin State Hospital 4110 Guadalupe St. Austin, TX 78751 Provides state funded psychiatric services (512) 472-4357 for adults, adolescents, and children. Phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 http://www.dshs.texas.gov/mhhospitals/austinsh days a week. ASH works in partnership with patients and their families to develop a recovery and wellness plan that supports each patient’s return to his or her community.

Austin/Travis County Health and Human 15 Waller Street Services Austin, TX 78702 (512) 972-5430 Provides free, confidential HIV and STI testing. https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services

Capital Area Counseling 2824 Real St. Austin, TX 78722 Offers sliding fee scale ($10-$55, based on (512) 302-1000 X100 income), no session limit counseling for [email protected] individuals, families, couples, children, and groups. http://www.cacaustin.org

CommUnity Care Clinics 24 locations throughout Austin and the Travis County area Provide medical, behavioral health and 512-978-9015 dental services to patients enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, & MAP, as well https://communitycaretx.org as Travis County residents who do not qualify for these programs. Services are provided regardless of the patient’s ability to pay.

Cross Creek Hospital and Inpatient 8402 Cross Park Dr. Treatment Austin, TX 78754 (877) 971-6689 Cross Creek Hospital is an inpatient treatment center for children, https://www.crosscreekhospital.com adolescents, and adults who are suffering from symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, behavioral concerns, and co-occuring disorders. Our expert clinical staff is made up of doctors, psychiatrists, and therapists, all of whom are dedicated to providing each patient with the guidance he or she needs as the road to recovery is navigated. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance [email protected]

Our mission is to improve the lives of http://dbsalliance.org people living with mood disorders by providing self-help support groups and educating the public about these treatable medical disorders.

Disability Rights Texas 2222 West Braker Lane Austin, TX 78758 Our mission is to help people with 1-800-252-9108 disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law, ensuring their full https://www.disabilityrightstx.org and equal participation in society. Our attorneys and advocates can: provide direct legal assistance to people with disabilities whose rights are threatened or violated, protect the rights of individuals and groups of people with disabilities through the courts and justice system, educate and inform policy makers about issues that impact the rights and services for people with disabilities, inform people with disabilities and family members about their rights, and make referrals to programs and services.

El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission: 7000 Woodhue Drive Wallace Mallory Clinic Austin, TX 78745 (512) 439-0700 Provides general health care for children [email protected] and adults of all ages. Services include general medicine, pediatrics, https://elbuen.org immunizations, tuberculosis screenings, checkups, care for minor illnesses, pregnancy testing, prenatal care, gynecological exams, family planning, male reproductive health and behavioral health. Does not provide emergency care. Serves adults and their children who are uninsured or underinsured, immigration status is not checked. Services are low cost and in some cases free.

Hill Country Counseling Center 1433 Fairfield Dr. Austin, TX 78758 Provides mental health services for adults (512) 491-8444 and children, including partial hospitalization programs, intensive http://hillcountrycmhc.com outpatient, and individual and family therapy. Sliding scale fees.

Integral Care Administrative Office 1430 Collier St. Provides community-based mental health, Austin, TX 78704 intellectual developmental disability, and (512) 447-4141

6 substance abuse services to adults and PES Psychiatry Urgent Services children. Services include information and 56 East Avenue, Nadine Jay Bldg. referral, psychiatric evaluation, 24-hour Austin, Texas 78701 crises intervention, medication support, (512) 472-4357 (HELP) inpatient treatment, employment and vocational services, case management, https://integralcare.org family support, respite care, housing, supported living and residential services.

Jewish Community Association of Austin 7300 Hart Lane Austin, TX. 78731 Offers interfaith couples discussion (512) 735-8000 groups, counseling services on sliding fee [email protected] scale, information and referrals for various service programs in the Jewish https://shalomaustin.org and Austin community.

Lifeworks 3700 S 1st St. Austin, TX 78704 Provides individual and family counseling (512) 735-2400 for youth and adults. Services offered on a free or sliding scale basis at various offices http://www.lifeworksaustin.org throughout the community.

Lone Star Circle of Care 1221 W. Ben White Blvd., #200 Austin, TX 78704 Accepts anyone in the community ages 18 (512) 524-9293 and up regardless of insurance status or [email protected] ability to pay. Provides outpatient physical and mental health care services for both http://www.lscctx.org children and adults. Accepts MAP.

Manos de Cristo Dental Center 4911 Harmon Avenue Austin, TX 78751 Low-fee, bilingual, nonprofit dental center Main - (512) 477-7454 in Austin that provides high-quality Dental - (512) 477-2319 services for children, adults and seniors. [email protected] Dental - [email protected]

http://www.manosdecristo.org Mary Lee Foundation 1326 Lamar Square Dr. #201 Austin, TX 78704 Consists of the Rehabilitation Center and (512) 443-1360 the Extended Care Program. The [email protected] Rehabilitation Center is a 24-hour supervised program focused on improving http://www.maryleefoundation.org cognitive skills and achieving emotional

7 adjustment. The Extended Care Program helps clients make a smooth transition from supervised residential treatment to independent community living.

Medical Access Program (MAP) (512) 978-8130

Provides access to health care through a http://www.medicalaccessprogram.net network of providers for those Travis County residents who meet enrollment criteria.

MedSavers Pharmacy 1800 W. 35th Street Austin, TX, 78703 MedSavers offers a wide-range of generic (512) 465-9292 medications for a fraction of the cost for [email protected] those without insurance. https://www.medsaverspharmacy.com NAMI Austin 4110 Guadalupe Street, Bldg 781 4th Floor, Room 419 Volunteer network of individuals working Austin, Texas 78751 together to improve thequality of life for (512) 420-9810 those affected by severe and persistent [email protected] mental illness. Provide FREE educational classes and support groups for individuals https://www.namiaustin.org living with a mental illness and their families/caregivers.

People's Community Clinic 2909 N. I-35 Austin, TX 78722 A non-profit, primary health care facility (512) 478-4939 whose purpose is to provide high quality medical, counseling, and health education https://www.austinpcc.org services at reasonable costs to individuals and families in the Austin area.

Planned Parenthood Central/East Austin North Austin 1823 E 7th Street 9041 Research #250 Provides reproductive and sexual health Austin, TX 78702 Austin, TX 78758 information, services, and advocacy for (512) 477-5846 (512) 331-1288 males and females. Free condoms South Austin provided at all Austin Planned Parenthood 201 East Ben White www.plannedparenthood.org locations. Blvd. Austin, TX 78704 (512) 276-8000

Rape, Abuse and Incest National 1 (800) 656-4673 (HOPE) Network https://www.rainn.org Offers support groups to meet the needs of those who have been affected by sexual violence. (Note: these support groups are not therapy, and do not replace licensed therapeutic services).

Rock Springs 700 Southeast Inner Loop Georgetown, TX 78626 Rock Springs is a 72 bed facility that has (512) 677-7072 specialized in the treatment of behavioral health and addiction issues since opening http://www.rockspringshealth.com in 2014. Rock Springs provides a comprehensive and integrated system for adolescents and adults. Rock Springs currently provides inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programming.

SAFE Austin P.O. Box 19454 Austin, TX 78760 Provides programs to end sexual and Call – (512) 267-7233 (SAFE) domestic violence through safety, healing, Text – (737) 888-7233 prevention, and social change. Provides an emergency shelter for women and http://www.safeaustin.org children escaping domestic violence; an off-site shelter is available for men seeking safety.

Samaritan Counseling Center 8956 Research Blvd., Bldg 2 Austin, TX 78758 A non-profit counseling ministry whose (512) 451-7337 mission is to promote hope, healing, and wholeness through accessible services for http://www.samaritan-center.org the child, adult, family and community. Sensitive to faith, but do not impose religion. Fees are on sliding fee scale, scholarships are available, and most insurance is accepted.

SAMHSA 877-SAMHSA-7

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health https://www.samhsa.gov Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads

9 public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Seton Psychiatric Emergency Department Dell Seton Medical Center 1500 Red River A new Seton Psychiatric Emergency Austin, Texas 78701 Department specifically designed to treat (512) 324-7259 adults from throughout the community who suffer from psychiatric crises. https://www.seton.net/locations/dell-seton

Seton Shoal Creek Hospital 3501 Mills Avenue Austin, TX 78731 Provides inpatient and outpatient (512) 324-2000 psychiatric services for adults, children, adolescents and older adults. Free https://www.seton.net/locations/shoal-creek assessments to determine need for hospitalization. Funding available for qualified persons.

Sol Community Counseling 13805 Ann Place Austin, TX 78728 Provides quality, affordable counseling (512) 366-0954 services to the Austin Community. Fees on sliding scale and generally range between http://therapistaustin.com/Sol $40-60 per session.

The Self Help and Advocacy Center 3205 South 1st St. Austin, TX 78704 Offers supportive and educational groups, (512) 442-3366 computer access, outreach, peer support, and seminars focused on mental health http://www.kimdara.com/shac recovery. Programs and services include computer classes, job training programs, arts and crafts, and Tai Chi.

Volunteer Healthcare Clinic 4215 Medical Pkwy. Austin, TX 78756 Provides non-emergency medical (512) 459-6002 treatment for children and adults who have low income, and have no other http://www.volclinic.org access to health care.

Provides primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health (limited),

10 physical therapy (limited), pediatric physicals, pharmacy and lab, specialty care including allergies, dermatology, gastroenterology, and cardiology. Must have no form of health insurance/ coverage and need proof of Travis County address.

Waterloo Counseling 314 E. Highland Mall Suite 301 Austin, Texas 78752 Offers sliding scale fee individual, family (512) 444-9922 and couple counseling for straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered http://www.waterloocounseling.org adults and clients. Also offers a number of therapy support groups.

Wright House Wellness Center 8101 Cameron Road, Suite 104 &105 Austin, TX 78754 Provides education, basic needs, testing (512) 467-0088 for HIV and Hepatitis C, counseling, and other support services to those in need. http://www.thewrighthouse.org Services include case management for adults with HIV, food pantry and nutrition education for adults with HIV, advocacy/support for African Americans and Latinos with HIV, and complimentary health therapies for adults with HIV or Hepatitis C.

YMCA of Austin 10 locations throughout the Austin area. (512) 322-9622 The purpose of the YMCA of Austin is to enhance the lives of men, women, boys https://www.austinymca.org and girls in the Austin community, regardless of race, creed, age, economic circumstances and physical or mental abilities, by providing quality programs, activities and facilities. 10 locations throughout the Austin area.

YWCA Counseling/Referral Center for 2015 S. IH-35 Suite 110 Women Austin, TX. 78741 (512) 326-1222 Offers counseling to women and their families dealing with such issues as http://www.ywcaaustin.org depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges.

Substance Use Recovery

Adult Children of Alcoholics (310) 534-1815 [email protected] Twelve Step program for adults who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes and who exhibit identifiable traits that reveal past abuse or https://adultchildren.org neglect. The group includes adults raised in homes without the presence of alcohol or drugs.

Alcoholics Anonymous 1825 Fortview Road Suite #102 Austin, Texas 78704 A fellowship of men and women who share their (512) 444-0071 experience, strength and hope with each other [email protected] that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only http://www.austinaa.org requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Austin Al-Anon and Al-Ateen (512) 697-8600

Al-Anon offers hope, and help to families, and http://austinalanon.org friends of alcoholics. Al-Ateen does the same for those under age 20.

Austin Recovery 4201 South Congress, Suite 202 Austin, TX 78745 Offers a number of programs including men and (512) 697-8600 women’s programs for Short-Term residential [email protected] treatment (usually up to 30 days) and a long-term program (usually 90 days or more). Also offers a https://www.austinrecovery.org program for women with children called Family House.

Clean Investment Inc. and Counseling Centers 1212 E Anderson Lane Suite 300 Austin, TX 78752 Offers clients outpatient care, education, case (512) 477-6690 management and counseling for people struggling with substance abuse and addiction. http://www.cleaninvestmentsinc.com

Cocaine Anonymous (512) 339-HELP (4357)

CA is a 12-step program for people addicted to http://ca-scta.org cocaine.

Communities for Recovery 4110 Guadalupe Street Building 635 Austin, TX 78751 Provides volunteer peer support service to (512) 758-7686 individuals struggling with addiction and/or a co- occurring mental health disorder. Programs http://www.cforr.org include peer coaching, 12-step programs, and counseling.

Integral Care Various Locations (512) 758-7686 Provides community-based mental health, [email protected] intellectual developmental disability, and substance abuse services to adults and children. https://integralcare.org/en/home Services include information and referral, psychiatric evaluation, 24-hour crises intervention, medication support, inpatient treatment, employment and vocational services, case management, family support, respite care, housing, supported living and residential services.

Marijuana Anonymous (512)695-2024

MA is a 12-step program for people addicted to https://www.marijuana-anonymous.org marijuana.

Narcotics Anonymous 1108 Lavaca Street Ste 110-284 Austin Texas 78701 Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship (512) 480-0004 or society of men and women for whom drugs [email protected] had become a major problem. http://www.ctana.org North Austin Foundation 1000 Prairie Trail Austin, TX 78758 The North Austin Foundation is always open for (512) 614-0184 anyone in recovery from alcoholism and [email protected] addiction to be in fellowship with each other. http://www.northaustinfoundation.com OSAR: Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and (512) 244-8444 Referral https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sa/OSAR A free program funded by Texas State Department of State and Health Services that provides confidential alcohol and drug screenings and assessments, referrals to inpatient/ outpatient programs, brief interventions, including motivational counseling, education, support, and case management.

Sober Austin 56 East Ave Austin, Texas 78701 Comprehensive directory of addiction and 512-804-3465 recovery resources, primarily in and around the [email protected] Austin community, but it also includes other Texas listings and national links. https://soberaustin.com

Texas Overdose Naloxone Initiative http://texasoverdosenarcaninitiative.com

Mission: To decrease the adverse impact of opioids on Texas residents, with an immediate emphasis on reducing overdose mortality through best practices and providing greater access to opioid overdose medication such as Naloxone/Narcan.

Music Support

All ATX https://allatx.org

Austin music education based nonprofit that, in addition to its education outreach, provides exposure and training to Austin-area developing musicians through an annual live performance concert and a related musical album compilation. In addition to featuring these musicians on the compilation and at the concert, it raises money for Austin's music charities who aid musicians in the areas of healthcare and income support.

Currently, ALL ATX benefits the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM), SIMS Foundation, Austin Music Foundation (AMF) and Black Fret. Anthropos Arts 9038 N. IH 35, Ste. A Austin TX 78753 Nonprofit organization whose mission is to [email protected] connect low-income youth with professional musicians, cultivating confidence, integrity and http://anthroposarts.org life-skills through musical instruction and mentorship.

Austin Blues Society P.O. Box 81844 Austin TX, 78708 The Austin Blues Society exists to represent the past, present and future of blues music through http://www.austinbluessociety.org the education, commemoration and preservation of the rich musical history which is so prominent here in Austin and throughout Texas.

Austin Civic Orchestra P.O. Box 27132 Austin, TX 78755 The ACO is devoted to bringing high quality (512) 200-2261 music to the community and providing a musical [email protected] outlet for professional and non-professional musicians alike. http://austincivicorchestra.org

Austin Classical Guitar PO Box 4072 Austin, TX 78765 Nonprofit that presents close to 100 concerts (512) 300-2247 annually through several diverse series. ACG

15 also promotes lifelong learning in the arts https://www.austinclassicalguitar.org through enrichment classes, adult community ensembles, the highly-acclaimed ACG Youth Orchestra, and beginning guitar classes.

Austin Creative Alliance 81 San Marcos St, Suite C1 Austin, Texas 78702 ACA administers a range of programs and (512) 247-2531 services that respond to the needs of arts, [email protected] culture and creativity in Austin. We compile and disseminate research, provide marketing and https://www.austincreativealliance.org communication tools, convene planning, training and discussion sessions, and offer umbrella services such as liability insurance and fiscal sponsorship.

Austin Federation of Musicians 4818 E Ben White Blvd, Suite 106B Austin TX 78741 The Austin Federation of Musicians is the local (512) 440-1414 chapter of the American Federation of [email protected] Musicians of the U.S. and Canada. The Austin Local was founded in 1907 and since then has http://austinmusician.org assisted local musicians with wages, working conditions and other issues relating to their employment.

Austin Friends of Traditional Music P.O. Box 49608 Austin, TX 78765 AFTM fosters and supports traditional music and (830) 825-3108 dance from the many different cultures and [email protected] communities found in Austin and its surrounding areas. We encourage playing, https://www.aftm.us learning, dancing, and sharing our musical heritage in its many forms as they evolve with each new generation.

Austin Jazz Alliance http://austinjazzalliance.org

Organization that helps jazz musicians in Austin and Central Texas promote their music. It celebrates jazz music and brings together jazz musicians, jazz fans, and jazz related businesses.

Austin Latino Music Association P.O. Box 6462 Austin, TX 78762 The mission of ALMA (meaning “soul” in English) [email protected] is to increase knowledge and awareness in the

16 community about local musicians and important http://www.austinlatinomusic.com historical figures in Austin’s Latino music scene, provide exposure and resources to local musicians, and to foster the development of young musicians who will keep Latino musical styles and traditions alive in the Capitol City.

Austin Music Foundation 1333 Shore District Dr, Suite 600 Austin, TX 78741 Nonprofit dedicated to cultivating and unifying (512) 542-0077 every aspect of the Austin music community. [email protected] Our core mission is to strengthen, connect and elevate the local music industry and community http://www.austinmusicfoundation.org through expert educational panels & workshops, tailored consultations, mentoring and networking. AMF programs support professional development for local music professionals.

Austin Music People http://austinmusicpeople.org

Organization whose mission is to empower and advocate for Austin’s events community.

Austin Songwriters Group P.O. Box 17786 Austin, TX 78760 ASG serves songwriters in improving their craft (512) 698-4237 and expanding their commercial opportunities [email protected] through workshops, special events and its annual Songwriter Symposium held each year in http://austinsongwritersgroup.com January.

Austin Symphony Orchestra 1101 Red River Street Austin, TX 78701 The mission of the Austin Symphony Orchestra (512) 476-6064 Society, Inc. is to enhance the cultural quality of life for the adults and young people of Austin http://www.austinsymphony.org and Central Texas by providing excellence in music performance and educational programming.

Beyond the Grade https://beyondthegrade.org

Beyond the Grade develops confidence and community in underserved youth in Central Texas through after school music education.

Black Fret http://blackfret.org

Black Fret provides grants and mentoring to exceptional musicians, gathers to see Nominees perform in unique locations, and seeks to build an endowment that allows more grants and more performances.

Capitol View Arts 1104 E 11th St Austin, TX 78702 Capitol View Arts empowers artists of color to (512) 221-4736 transform communities by providing resources [email protected] and opportunities that reduce barriers and encourage collaboration, diversity, and cultural http://capitolviewarts.org awareness.

City of Austin Music and Entertainment 505 Barton Springs Road Division Austin, Texas 78704

The Music And Entertainment Division is an http://www.austintexas.gov/department/atxmusic economic development accelerator and centralized resource center for Austin’s music industry, and an active community partner for Austin’s citizens, community groups, and neighborhoods.

City of Austin Music Commission https://www.austintexas.gov/musiccomm

Advises city council on music development issues. Duties are advisory and include: studying the development of the music industry, assisting in the implementation of programs to meet the needs created by the development of the industry; and review matters that may affect the music industry in Austin.

Clifford Antone Foundation PO Box 6493 Austin, TX 78762 Non-profit dedicated to preserving our music [email protected] culture and community by caring for our elders and investing in our youth. Strategically donates http://cliffordantonefoundation.org to SIMS, HOME, American Youthworks, Anthropos Arts, Kids in a New Groove, and Pinetop Perkins Foundation.

Creative Action 2921 E. 17th St., Building B Austin, TX 78702 Creative Action helps young people develop (512) 442-8773 skills for long-term academic, personal, and career success through high-quality, socially and https://creativeaction.org culturally-relevant arts education programs led by professional Teaching Artists.

Dub Academy 906 E 5th St #109 Austin, TX 78702 Non-profit school that teaches production, (512) 705-8091 DJing, and hosts other events. http://www.dubacademy.org

Girls Rock Austin P.O. Box 300897 Austin, TX 78703 Nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls and women of all backgrounds and abilities through https://www.girlsrockaustin.org musical education and performance.

HAAM 3010 S. Lamar Blvd, Ste 200 Austin, TX 78704 HAAM provides access to affordable health care (512) 541-4226 for Austin’s low-income working musicians, with [email protected] a focus on prevention and wellness. http://myhaam.org

"Hi, How Are You?" Foundation https://www.hihowareyou.org

The Hi How Are You Project is a non-profit organization inspiring new conversations around mental health issues by funding and creating thoughtful media content, projects and events. The Foundation, created with the support of Daniel Johnston and Family, provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and education on mental well-being. Donations to the Foundation fund mental health Awareness, Research, and Education.

HOME (Housing Opportunities for Musicians http://www.homeaustin.org and Entertainers)

To provide housing aid and assistance for musicians, HOME works to channel the generous donations of those who love Austin music toward easing those challenges.

Kids in a New Groove 3737 Executive Center Drive #154 Austin, TX 78731 KING’s mission is to provide Central Texas (512) 596-5441 children living in foster care with a committed [email protected] one-on-one mentoring relationship through free, weekly, private music instruction. Since http://kidsinanewgroove.org 2009, KING has empowered over 600 youth with music mentorship.

Mike Tolleson and Associates 2106 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Austin, TX 78702 Offers a full-service entertainment law practice (512) 480-8822 with emphasis on music, film, television, digital [email protected] media, trademarks, copyrights, electronic games and business startups. http://miketolleson.com

Also sponsors a free arts and entertainment legal clinic, held every Wednesday from 2pm- 6pm.

Mosaic Sound Collective 6400 FM 969 Austin, TX 78724 Mosaic Sound Collective is a 25,000 sq. ft. [email protected] campus located in East Austin providing affordable space and professional services for http://www.mosaicsoundcollective.com the creative community. Mosaic is a one-stop resource hub connecting artists to the tools, skills and relationships necessary to support a sustainable career.

Music Venue Alliance (512) 825-9884 [email protected] Music Venue Alliance Austin seeks to protect Austin's live music network by securing the long- https://www.musicvenueallianceaustin.com term future of iconic music venues.

Rancho Alegre Radio https://www.ranchoalegreradio.org

Dedicated to preserving and promoting Tejano and Conjunto music. Projects include digitizing analog recordings, interviewing legendary and up-and-coming artists, maintaining and constructing a historical record of Tejano and Conjunto music, connecting artists with professional and business services, and presenting the annual Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival and various events throughout the year.

Swan Songs 706 A West Ben White Blvd. Suite #236A Austin, Texas 78704 Swan Songs fulfills musical last wishes by (512) 416-7926 organizing private concerts for individuals with a [email protected] terminal illness or nearing the end of life. https://swansongs.org

Texas Association of Broadcasters Ann Arnold Center, 502 East 11th Street, Suite 200, TAB strives to promote and protect a favorable Austin, TX 78701 economic and regulatory climate for (512) 322-9944 broadcasting and educate members and the public at large about the opportunities available https://www.tab.org and advances possible through the efforts of free, over-the-air broadcast operations.

Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance 1802 NE Loop 410 Suite B5 San Antonio, TX 78217 TBNA is an alliance of Texas bar and nightclub (210) 832-8444 owners protecting its members by providing a [email protected] platform for all relevant political and legal information. https://tbna.memberclicks.net

Texas Commission on the Arts E. O. Thompson Office Building, 920 Colorado, Suite 501 TCA supports a diverse and innovative arts Austin, Texas 78701 community in Texas, throughout the nation and (512) 463-5535 internationally by providing resources to [email protected] enhance economic development, arts education, cultural tourism and artist http://www.arts.texas.gov sustainability initiatives.

Texas Dance Hall Preservation 3005 S Lamar Blvd, Ste D-109 #315 Austin, TX 78704 Texas Dance Hall Preservation is committed to [email protected] saving historic Texas dance halls and the authentic music and culture that is still found in https://texasdancehall.org them.

Texas Folk Life 1708 Houston St, Austin, TX 78756 Texas Folklife is a statewide non-profit (512) 441-9255 organization dedicated to preserving and [email protected] presenting the diverse cultures and living heritage of the Lone Star State. http://www.texasfolklife.org

Texas Music Office P.O. Box 12428 Austin, Texas 78711 TMO’s core functions are to serve as a (512) 463-6666 clearinghouse for Texas music industry information via the TMO's Texas Music Industry https://gov.texas.gov/music Directory (a business referral network comprised of 15,000-plus Texas music businesses), serve as a liaison between music businesses and government offices and agencies, publicize significant developments within the industry, and to attract essential music industry to foster the economic development of Texas music businesses and musicians.

Urban Artist Alliance http://teedouble.com/UAA.html

Urban Artist Alliance is a multi-stage music advocacy organization built upon the foundation of long term sustainability and development for creatives in the urban music, education and tech space.

Legal

American Gateways (512) 478-0546 [email protected] American Gateways’ mission is to champion the dignity and human rights of immigrants, http://www.americangateways.org refugees and survivors of persecution, torture, conflict and human trafficking through exceptional immigration legal services at no or low cost, education and advocacy.

City of Austin - Municipal Court Multiple Locations (512) 974-4800 The Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the government of the City of Austin. The http://www.austintexas.gov/department/municipal- courts adjudicate Class C misdemeanor cases court most of which are criminal.

Downtown Austin Community Court 719 E 6th St. Austin, TX 78701 The purpose of the Downtown Austin (512) 974-4879 Community Court is to collaboratively address the quality of life issues of all http://www.austintexas.gov/department/community- residents in the downtown Austin court community through the swift, creative sentencing of public order offenders. The Court seeks to hold people responsible while also offering help to change behavior.

Internal Revenue Service - Taxpayer 300 East 8th Street # 136 Advocate Service Austin, TX 78701 (512) 499-5875 The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS http://www.irs.gov/advocate whose employees assist taxpayers who are experiencing economic harm, who are seeking help in resolving tax problems that have not been resolved through normal channels, or who believe that an IRS system or procedure is not working as it should.

Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas 1016 La Posada Dr. Ste 210 Austin TX 78752 (512) 472-8303

A non-profit public service established by the Austin Bar Association. There is no charge to http://www.austinlrs.com receive a referral. If you consult with a lawyer, you will be charged $20 for up to 30 minutes. Lawyers will charge for their services if you decide to hire the lawyer. LRS does not provide free legal services, but may be able to offer some financial assistance through their MATCH program.

Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts PO Box 144722 Austin, TX 78714 Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts (512)459-8252 was formed in 1979 to meet the legal and [email protected] accounting needs of artists and art nonprofits. Services include lawyer and http://talarts.org accountant pro bono assistance for artists, patent pro bono assistance for inventors, dispute resolution services, and educational programs for the artistic and business communities. Programs are designed to help participants apply sound business practices to protect intellectual property, advance careers, and develop income.

Texas Department of State Health Services 1100 W. 49th St. Austin, TX. 78756 To improve the health, safety, and well-being (512) 776-7111 of Texans through good stewardship of public resources, and a focus on core public http://www.dshs.state.tx.us health functions.

Order birth certificates, death certificates, and birth, death, marriage, and divorce verification letters through Texas.gov, the official eGovernment site for the State of Texas, for fast, affordable service.

Texas Law Help https://texaslawhelp.org

TexasLawHelp is a website dedicated to providing free and reliable legal information to low-income Texans.

Travis County Mental Health Public 910 Lavaca St Defender Office Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 854-3030

Provides legal representation for clients who https://www.traviscountytx.gov/criminal- have a mental illness and misdemeanor justice/mental-health-public-defender charges in Travis County. In addition, clients receive intensive case management to address social service needs and barriers they are facing in the community. University of Texas School of Law Criminal (512) 232-1300 Defense Clinic http://www.utexas.edu/law/clinics/criminal Students represent indigent defendants charged with misdemeanors in Travis County. Typical offenses include driving while under the influence (DWI), theft, assault, and drug possession.

Only accepts misdemeanor offenses for Travis County defendants.

Employment, Training, and Education

Austin Area Mental Health Consumers – Return 3205 S. 1st St. Austin, TX 78704 to Work Program (512) 442-3366 [email protected] Provides employment assistance to mental health consumers who have been out of the http://www.austinmhc.org workforce due to crisis and/or institutionalization. The vision of the program is to empower participants to take responsibility and seek their own path to reentry into the workforce. This program offers hands-on work opportunities through a volunteer training program.

Austin Area Urban League 8011-A Cameron Road, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78754 This service program provides one-on-one (512) 478-7176 assistance in the areas of case management, [email protected] computer training, employability workshops, professional development and job placement http://aaul.org assistance. The Life Skills Program is designed to assist clients in altering those negative patterns of behaviors that create barriers to their success. A variety of services are offered including basic computer training and financial literacy.

American YouthWorks 1901 E. Ben White Blvd SRVD EB Austin TX 78741 American YouthWork’s mission is to assist young (512) 744-1900 adults (aged 17-28) in obtaining skills necessary to pursue employment and further education. http://americanyouthworks.org Their programs include Environmental Corps, Green Energy Corps, Technology Corps, and Casa Verde Builders.

ARCIL, Inc. 8200 Cameron Rd., Suite C154 Austin, Texas 78754 Transition services empower consumers with (512) 832-6349 disabilities to participate and advance as [email protected] members of the community. This service focuses on independent living skills, community http://arcilinc.org supports, social leisure activities and appropriate referrals for education, training and employment.

AustinFree.net 2209 Rosewood Ave. Austin, TX 78702 Provides free technology training and Internet (512) 236-8225 access for the community. Our computer labs are open to all. We offer computer tutoring, job http://www.austinfree.net search support and help with creating resumes. Support is offered at various City of Austin and community partner sites throughout Austin.

Austin Learning Academy 1311 Hackberry St. Austin, TX 78702 Offers early childhood education and adult (512) 457-9194 literacy programs, including ABE/GED classes. Also offers ESL classes, parenting classes, and http://www.austinlearningacademy.org technology classes.

Capital IDEA 835 N. Pleasant Valley Rd, Third Floor Austin, TX 78702 Provides long-term job training, college PREP, ESL (512)457-8610 classes, and support services to unemployed [email protected] adults. Interested individuals must first attend an orientation session. Please call or see web http://www.capitalidea.org site for additional information on orientation sessions.

City of Austin Human Resources Department (512) 974-3210 Employment Services Division [email protected]

Provides assistance with applying for a City of https://www.austincityjobs.org Austin Job and/or use of a computer.

Easter Seals 8505 Cross Park Drive, Suite 120 Austin, TX 78754 Provides case management and employment to (512) 478-2581 ex-offenders with disabilities. Programs include paid job training, transitions program, and http://www.easterseals.com supported employment.

Family Eldercare 1700 Rutherford Lane Austin, TX 78754 Family Eldercare's Money Management Program (512) 450-0844 helps seniors and people with disabilities [email protected] continue to live independently in their homes and in their neighborhoods through assistance https://www.familyeldercare.org with managing their benefits and/or income.

Foundation Communities Financial Stability 3036 S. 1st St. Program Austin, TX, 78704 (512) 447-2026 Seasoned Financial Coaches teach our free Money Management classes and work one-on- https://foundcom.org one with residents and community members, empowering them to achieve financial stability and long-term success. Coaches provide clients with the tools to create household budgets, save money over time, reduce debt and improve credit scores. Free tax preparation available during tax season.

Goodwill Industries Job Source Programs Various Locations

Offers employment and case management https://www.goodwillcentraltexas.org/education- services for people with barriers to employment. job-training/find-a-job

Literacy Coalition 724 Eberhart Ln. Suite 500 Austin, TX 78745 Supports basic family literacy, workforce literacy, (512) 326-8655 English as a Second Language (ESL), financial [email protected] literacy, health literacy and more. https://willread.org

ReWork Project 4201 S Congress Ave, Suite 303 Austin, TX 78745 We are a jobs program rooted in the importance [email protected] of community and catered toward men and women experiencing homelessness. ReWork https://reworkproject.org Project provides the opportunity to build a small income and invest in positive relationships, with the ultimate goal of seeing folks get into permanent housing and make a better life for themselves.

Skillpoint Alliance - Gateway Program 201 E. 2nd St. Suite B Austin, Texas 78701 Gateway is invested in workforce development (512) 323-6773 through training in Construction (Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC), Office Administration, and http://skillpointalliance.org Healthcare (Certified Nurse Aide) careers. Classes are built on a rapid employment model, last anywhere from 3-10 weeks, and are provided at no cost to the student.

Workforce Solutions Capital Area Various Locations

Offers career development and employment- http://www.wfscapitalarea.com related services in Austin/Travis County, including job search assistance, resume development, interview preparation, occupational skills training, hiring events. Also provides subsidized child care assistance to eligible families.

Basic Needs

Any Baby Can 6207 Sheridan Avenue Austin, TX 78723 Provides support for pregnant women, new (512) 454-3743 parents, and moms and dads caring for a child [email protected] with special needs, developmental delays, or cancer. Services include home visitation, http://anybabycan.org parenting skills classes, literacy skills classes, and support groups. Kids 0-3, First child 28 weeks and under.

Austin Resource Center for the Homeless 500 E 7th Street (ARCH) Austin, TX 78701 (512) 305-4100 Provides basic needs, including clothing and hygiene items. Provides shelter – overnight, day http://www.frontsteps.org sleep, and cold weather. Provides case management services. Co-located agencies include Goodwill, Job Source, Homeless Health Clinic, Legal Aid, etc.

Austin Area Urban League 8011-A Cameron Road, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78754 This service program provides one-on-one (512) 478-7176 assistance in the areas of case management, [email protected] computer training, employability workshops, professional development and job placement http://www.aaul.org assistance. The Life Skills Program is designed to assist clients in altering those negative patterns of behaviors that create barriers to their success. A variety of services are offered including basic computer training and financial literacy.

Caritas of Austin 611 Neches Street Austin, Texas 78701 Caritas services include case management, (512) 479-4610 pantry, housing services, refugee resettlement program, employment program, immigration https://www.caritasofaustin.org lawyers and the education program. The Caritas community kitchen provides lunch Monday- Friday, 11am-12:30pm.

City of Austin Customer Assistance Program - PO Box 142669 Austin Energy Austin, TX 78714 (512) 494-9400 Customers on low or fixed incomes who participate in certain state, federal, or local assistance programs can benefit from the City of Austin’s CAP Discounts program. CAP Discounts can help reduce utility bills an average of $650 a year.

City of Austin HHS Community Centers Various Locations 512-972-5000 Basic services provided at neighborhood centers include food pantry and bread distribution, https://www.austintexas.gov/department/health/about clothes closet, child safety seats, notary services, form/application assistance and employment/ case management information and referrals.

Licensed social workers provide to clients social services such as home visits, crisis intervention, grief counseling and case management.

Registered nurses provide health screenings and other health services at three neighborhood centers: Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center, St. John's Community Center, and South Austin Neighborhood Center.

Family Eldercare 1700 Rutherford Lane Austin, TX 78754 Provides essential services for elderly adults with (512) 450-0844 disabilities and for those who care for them, [email protected] including in-home care, counseling, guardianship, and assistance with money https://www.familyeldercare.org management.

Lifeworks Austin Sooch Foundation East Austin South Austin Youth & Youth and Family Resource Family Resource Center LifeWorks is a fearless advocate for youth and Center 3700 South 1st St. families seeking their path to self-sufficiency. We 835 N Pleasant Valley Rd. Austin, TX 78704 are committed to innovative problem solving, Austin, TX 78702 shared accountability and a relentless focus on achieving real, sustainable and measurable (512) 735-2400 (all locations) North Austin Youth & results for the clients we serve. http://www.lifeworksaustin.org Family Resource Center 8913 Collinfield Dr. LifeWorks provides shelter, employment Austin, TX 78758 assistance, and counseling and psychiatric services for the youth it serves.

Manos De Cristo 4911 Harmon Ave. Austin, TX, 78751 Manos de Cristo provides a clothes closet, food (512) 477-7454 pantry, dental clinic, and adult learning classes, [email protected] English as a Second Language (ESL), computer literacy and back-to-school programs for those www.manosdecristo.org in need.

Mobile Loaves and Fishes 903 S Capital of Texas Hwy. Austin, TX 78746 Mobile Loaves and Fishes (MLF) is a social (512) 328-7299 outreach ministry that provides food and clothing to the homeless and the working poor. https://mlf.org Every night, a catering truck offers a hot meal and other resources to needy individuals at various locations in the Austin Area.

Texas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/snap Program (SNAP)

SNAP is a Federally funded program that helps low-income families buy nutritious food from local food stores. SNAP assistance is available to qualifying families, elderly people, and single adults. Applicants must reside in Texas, and must apply in the county in which they reside.

Transitional, Shelter Housing

A New Entry 6633 E. HWY 290, Suite 212 Austin, Texas 78723 Males only. Residential treatment and (512) 464-1250 recovery supportive housing (residents [email protected] must be alcohol & drug free). Provides 12-step program, bible studies, life http://www.anewentry.org skills class, computer access, drug offender class, treatment, counseling and meals. Must have 30 days sobriety to enter.

Austin Resource Center for the 500 E 7th Street Homeless (ARCH) Austin, TX 78701 (512) 305-4100 Shelter housing. Day shelter (co-ed) 6:30AM-5:30PM, overnight shelter http://www.frontsteps.org (males only) 6PM-6AM, cold weather shelter. Basic needs, case management services, and access to co-located agencies available on-site.

Austin Turning Point Sober Living Various Locations (512) 921-8182 Men only. Turning Point offers 24/7 live-in support, regular and random http://austinturningpoint.com drug and alcohol testing, one on one mentoring, professional recovery assistance during work, education, and/or travel, transportation support, private educational services, and referrals to appropriate and vetted mental health professionals.

Blackland Transitional Housing 1902 E 22nd St Austin, TX 78722 Low income families and individuals. (512) 220-8751 Rent based on family monthly income. 2-6 family members, case management https://www.blacklandcdc.org services provided. Must have a monthly income. No sex offense convictions or family violence convictions.

Bridgeway Sober Living Various Locations 512-598-4875 Upscale sober living for men and [email protected] women. Designed specifically for healing and recovery. https://bridgewaysoberliving.com

Brightside Sober Living Various Locations

Brightside is a family environment http://brightsidesoberliving.com which provides structure, accountability and support. Amenities include computer and Internet access to assist members in finding employment, transportation, 12 step meetings, etc.

Burkes Supervised Living 2612 Wheless Lane Austin, TX, 78723 Males only. $125 per week, $500 per (512) 926-9530 month. Meals included. Subject to [email protected] screening, sex offenders accepted. http://www.burkeshouse.com/1.html

Encore House 1109 E 52nd St. Austin, TX 78723 Males only. $100 deposit and two (512) 300-2900 weeks rent. $115-$140 per week or [email protected] $460 - $560 per month. All bills paid, community kitchen, cable TV, internet, and laundry. Must be employable. Free local and long distance calls. Sex offenders accepted. No overnight guests allowed.

Harmony Haus 4500 Depew Ave Austin, TX 78751 Males and females, $100 deposit, $132 (512) 387-2978 per week or $550 per month. This housing provider https://www.harmonysoberliving.us reserves the right to drug test the residents.

Lifeworks Austin Sooch Foundation East Austin Youth South Austin Youth and Family Resource Center & Family Resource Co-ed transitional housing for 835 N Pleasant Valley Rd. Center homeless youth ages 17-23. The Austin, TX 78702 3700 South 1st St. number of beds and costs vary, subject Austin, TX 78704

34 to screening. Assists with education, (512) 735-2400 (all locations) North Austin Youth skills and independence. http://www.lifeworksaustin.org & Family Resource Center 8913 Collinfield Dr. Austin, TX 78758

New Hope Ranch Recovery 11908 Sparks Rd. Manor, TX 78653 New Hope Ranch is a residential (512) 534.9440 treatment center focusing on [email protected] prevention, assessment, treatment, and reintegration for people suffering https://newhoperanch.com from substance abuse.

North Austin Foundation - Project 1000 Prairie Trial Helping Hand and AA 24 Hour Club Austin, TX 78758 (512) 614-0184 PHH is designed to house people while [email protected] assisting them in an individualized plan to transition into treatment or a stable http://www.northaustinfoundation.com sober living environment. Each client can stay up to 30 days during which time they are exposed to recovery meetings and clean, structured living. The 2 dorms include space for 6 men and 4 women with 1 bathroom per dorm.

North Austin Sober Living 1304 S Meadows Dr. Austin, TX 78758 $150 per week or $600 per month. (512) 409-8010 Residents required to work a 12-step recovery program. Must be http://www.soberatx.com employable. Minimum 3 month commitment, interview required. No violent offenses or sex offenses. This housing provider reserves the right to drug test the residents.

Oxford Homes Various Locations (512) 202-2096 Males only, females only and women with children. Price varies from $95 to https://www.oxfordvacancies.com $150/week. $200.00 move in fee for all homes. 2-8 per house. Meals not provided. Targets those in recovery and ex-offenders.

Picture Perfect Co-Op Living (512)686-8315 [email protected] Provides all-inclusive housing for males and females throughout Austin and http://www.pictureperfectlivingatx.com Central Texas that include cable television, phone, linens, washer/dryer, some transportation, therapy and food in an all bills paid environment. We accept ex-offenders, parolees, MHMR and have multiple properties that all are on bus lines. $500 per month and we accept SSI/SSDI and vouchers.

Recovery Unplugged Encore 5419 S Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78745 Outpatient, sober-living or partial (844) 25-MUSIC hospitalization programs available. RU utilizes the healing properties of music https://www.ruencore.com to help patients overcome drug and alcohol addiction.

SAFE Alliance Various Locations (512) 267.7233 Shelter for children and young adults includes: http://www.safeaustin.org

Emergency care - emergency shelter for youth in the child protection system.

Transitional living and supervised independent living - residential programs for young adults aging out of the foster care system.

Early Childhood and Teen Parent program - a residential program for pregnant and parenting teens in the foster care system with their children.

Salvation Army Various Locations

Provides an emergency shelter, adult http://www.www.salvationarmyaustin.org rehabilitation center residential program, and women & children’s shelter.

Second Chances Recovery Homes Various Locations

512.265.5311 Recovery supported sober living. Must have 30 days sober, attend regular 12 http://www.recoveryaustin.com/ step groups, and have a sponsor. Parole and probation accepted. $500 intake fee. $850 per month. Serves men and women.

Sober Austin [email protected]

Comprehensive directory of addiction soberaustin.com and recovery resources, primarily in and around the Austin community, but it also includes other Texas listings and national links.

Stepping Stones Sober Living Homes Various Locations (512) 627-8038 Offer clean, safe, affordable housing [email protected] for both men and women with all the comforts of home and the fellowship of http://www.steppingstonessoberlivinghomes.com/home a close-knit peer support group. $175/week for a private room, $150.00/week for a semi-private room and $200.00 sobriety deposit.