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Crisis Hotlines
Emergency Shelters
ARCH (Austin Resource Center for the Homeless)
500 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
24/7
Services:
Emergency shelterCase managementMedical careMeals
Walk-ins accepted, no pets allowed
Call (512) 305-4100Salvation Army - Austin
501 E 8th St, Austin, TX 78701
24/7 intake
Services:
Emergency shelterMealsClothingSpiritual care
Family shelter available, some pet accommodations
Call (512) 476-1111SafePlace
Confidential Location
24/7 hotline
Services:
Domestic violence shelterCrisis counselingLegal advocacy
For domestic violence survivors, pets welcome
Call (512) 267-7233LifeWorks Transitional Living
3700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Services:
Youth shelter (ages 18-24)Transitional housingLife skills
For young adults experiencing homelessness
Call (512) 735-2400Additional Emergency Services
Food
- Central Texas Food Bank Mobile Pantries
- Meals on Wheels
- Local church food pantries
- SNAP application assistance
Healthcare
- Dell Seton Medical Center Emergency Room
- Austin Public Health STD Clinic
- CommUnityCare Urgent Care
- Crisis intervention services
Legal
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
- Volunteer Legal Services
- Austin Tenants' Council
- Immigration legal aid
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