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Local resources
All resources60 resources found for Texas
2-1-1 Texas
Statewide referrals for food, housing, crisis counseling, substance use treatment and benefits
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center
Shelter, meals, showers, laundry, storage, case management and housing navigation
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Haven for Hope
Low-barrier shelter, indoor sleeping, meals, showers, laundry, recovery and case management
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Star of Hope Mission
Emergency shelter, hot meals, showers, clean clothing and recovery programs
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Austin Street Center
Emergency shelter, day services, housing-focused case management
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
2-1-1 Texas
Statewide referrals for food, housing, crisis counseling, substance use treatment and benefits
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Texas Food Bank Network Providers
State list of food bank providers
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Houston Food Bank
Food finder, partner pantry referrals and SNAP support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Central Texas Food Bank
Food pantry locator and partner food distribution
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
San Antonio Food Bank
Food distribution, pantry locator, benefits assistance
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center
Shelter, meals, showers, laundry, storage, case management and housing navigation
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
The Beacon
Meals, showers, laundry, civil legal aid, coordinated access and case management
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Haven for Hope
Low-barrier shelter, indoor sleeping, meals, showers, laundry, recovery and case management
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center
Navigation, food, hygiene, mail, computer lab, ID printing from HMIS, shelter waitlist routing
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
OurCalling
Meals, showers, laundry, clothing, phones, shelter referrals and outreach
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center
Shelter, meals, showers, laundry, storage, case management and housing navigation
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
The Beacon
Meals, showers, laundry, civil legal aid, coordinated access and case management
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Haven for Hope
Low-barrier shelter, indoor sleeping, meals, showers, laundry, recovery and case management
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
OurCalling
Meals, showers, laundry, clothing, phones, shelter referrals and outreach
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Trinity Center Austin
Breakfast, laundry vouchers, hygiene bags, phones/computers and basic needs
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center
Navigation, food, hygiene, mail, computer lab, ID printing from HMIS, shelter waitlist routing
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
SchoolHouse Connection Texas Youth ID Guide
Instructions for free birth certificate, ID card and driver's license documentation
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Texas DPS Identification Card Services
Texas identification card application requirements
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
TexasLawHelp.org
Legal self-help, forms and referral information
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
2-1-1 Texas
Statewide referrals for food, housing, crisis counseling, substance use treatment and benefits
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
TexasLawHelp.org
Legal self-help, forms and referral information
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Civil legal aid, housing, benefits and family safety issues
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Civil legal aid, housing, employment, benefits and safety issues
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Lone Star Legal Aid
Civil legal aid including housing, disaster, benefits and family safety
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
The Beacon
Meals, showers, laundry, civil legal aid, coordinated access and case management
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Texas HHSC Mental Health Crisis Services
Texas HHSC Mental Health and Substance Use
State mental health and substance-use programs and resources
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
The Harris Center Crisis Line
Crisis line, behavioral health access, mobile crisis and referrals
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Integral Care
Crisis support, mental health, substance-use and housing services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Metrocare Services
Mental health, crisis and developmental disability services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Texas OSAR
Outreach, screening, assessment and referral to substance-use services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Texas HHSC Mental Health and Substance Use
State mental health and substance-use programs and resources
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
2-1-1 Texas
Statewide referrals for food, housing, crisis counseling, substance use treatment and benefits
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
The Harris Center Crisis Line
Crisis line, behavioral health access, mobile crisis and referrals
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Integral Care
Crisis support, mental health, substance-use and housing services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
VA homeless program routing, emergency support and referrals
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Texas Veterans Commission Homeless Veterans Program
Homeless-veteran resource connection and grant/provider information
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Combined Arms Texas Veterans Network
Connection to 300+ veteran-serving organizations
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
U.S.VETS Housing
Emergency, transitional and permanent housing support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
2-1-1 Texas
Statewide referrals for food, housing, crisis counseling, substance use treatment and benefits
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Covenant House Texas
Emergency shelter, crisis care, supportive services and housing programs
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
LifeWorks Austin Youth Resource Center
Emergency shelter for youth 17 and under, coordinated assessment, basic needs, housing programs
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Promise House
Emergency shelter, transitional housing and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
The TRAC
Case management, housing navigation, education/employment support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives
Emergency shelter, counseling, transitional living and youth support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Family Gateway
Family shelter, housing navigation and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Salvation Army Rathgeber Center for Families
Low-barrier family shelter and supportive services
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Star of Hope Mission
Emergency shelter, hot meals, showers, clean clothing and recovery programs
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Haven for Hope
Low-barrier shelter, indoor sleeping, meals, showers, laundry, recovery and case management
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Caritas of Austin
Housing, food, case management and employment support
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
2-1-1 Texas
Statewide referrals for food, housing, crisis counseling, substance use treatment and benefits
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
Austin ECHO Heat Resources
Heat safety resources and cooling information for people experiencing homelessness
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
City of Austin Cooling Centers
Cooling centers at city facilities, libraries and recreation centers
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
San Antonio Cold Weather Shelter Information
Cold weather shelter activation and city guidance
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
OurCalling
Meals, showers, laundry, clothing, phones, shelter referrals and outreach
Last verified Jun 12, 2026
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