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Health and Medical Resources
The following resources offer services related to physical and mental well-being.
Episcopal Diocese of Texas
El Buen Samaritano
El Buen Samaritano is an outreach ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas committed to helping Latino and other families in Central Texas lead healthy, productive and secure lives through high-quality and affordable healthcare, education and financial security services. Registration for adult education occurs three times per year in August, January, and May.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 700 Woodhue Dr., Austin, TX 78745
Phone: 512-439-0700
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: www.elbuen.org
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Health and Human Services Commission
The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has eight benefit offices that offer support services and community partners that assist with application for benefits.
HHSC Benefit Offices
SNAP Food Benefits – Helps families buy food for good health. TANF Cash Help – Helps families with children age 18 and younger pay for basic needs. Health Care – Helps cover visits to doctors, dentists, and hospitals. Also covers medicines ordered by doctors and dentists. Support Services – Helps people with daily living needs, caregivers, and people with mental health, drug or alcohol issues.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address/Phone:
- 1601 Rutherford Ln., Austin, TX 78754, 512-339-8868
- 5451 IH 35 North, Suite D, Austin, TX 78723, 512-929-7330
- 7701 Metropolis, Bldg 12, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78744, 512-445-0022
- 4000 IH 35 South, Austin, TX 78704, 512-555-5555
- 2500 North Austin Ave., Georgetown, TX 78626, 512-942-4030
- 1101 East Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78664, 512-244-1592
- 1901 Dutton Drive, Suite C, San Marcos, TX 78666, 512-753-2201
- 1400 FM 20, Lockhart, TX 78666, 512-398-4541
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Website: www.yourtexasbenefits.com
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HHSC Community Partners
In an effort to make it easier and more efficient for Texans to apply for and manage their HHSC benefits, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is partnering with community-based organizations to help people learn how they can get the most out of the HHSC’s benefits application and management website, YourTexasBenefits.com.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address/Phone/Hours: See website
Website: www.texascommunitypartnerprogram.com
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Manos de Cristo
Through a variety of programs, Manos de Cristo provides critically important services to thousands of people in the Greater Austin area. Its Dental Center, food pantry, clothes closet, and education programs lead clients toward self-sufficiency by providing much needed services in a caring and nurturing environment.
Eligibility: Open to participants who meet certain income requirements
Address: 4911 Harmon Ave., Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-477-7454
Website: www.manosdecristo.org
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New Life Institute
East Austin Walk-in Counseling
New Life Institute is a non-profit counseling and training organization, dedicated to changing lives by providing professional services to those in emotional or spiritual need regardless of ability to pay. We provide counseling services by appointment at our primary location, or by walking in to our Walk-In Clinic.
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Address:
Walk-in Clinic – Park Lane United Methodist Church, 2105 Parker Ln., Austin, TX 78741
Main office – 607 Rathervue, Austin, TX 78705
Phone:
Clinic – 512-920-0555
Main office – 512-469-9447
Hours: Thur 3:00pm – 6:00pm (first come, first served basis)
Website: www.newlifetexas.org
Walk-in
Samaritan Center
Professional counseling, integrative medicine, and psychiatric services that are accessible and affordable for all, especially vulnerable populations such as uninsured or underinsured low-income families, and veterans struggling with the emotional wounds of war. Services include career counseling.
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Address/Phone:
- Advanced Therapeutic Massage, 200 Buttercup Creek Blvd., #119, Cedar Park, TX 78613, 512-451-7337
- 3613 Williams Drive, Bldg. 301, Georgetown, TX 78628, 512-931-0101
- The Caring Place Annex, 2001 Railroad Ave., Georgetown, TX 78626, 512-451-7337
- 8956 Research Blvd., Bldg. 2, Austin, TX 78758, 512-451-7337
- 1901 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78664, 512-451-7337
- First United Methodist Church, 129 West Hutchinson, San Marcos, TX 78666, 512-451-7337
Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:30pm
Website: www.samaritan-center.org
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Seton Behavioral Health
Adult Outpatient Services
Services that for those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, drug or alcohol abuse, or other emotional problems that significantly impact the ability to carry out usual activities. Fees are charged.
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Address:
- Austin: 5407 Clay Ave., Austin, TX 78756
- Round Rock: 301 Seton Parkway, Suite 103, Round Rock, TX 78665
Phone: 512-324-2039
Website: www.seton.net/behavioral-health-care/outpatient-programs
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Waterloo Counseling Services
Waterloo Counseling Center is a private, nonprofit organization. Waterloo provides low cost counseling services, accepts many major forms of insurance and is a place where everyone can receive mental health services in a culturally-affirming and accepting environment. Waterloo offers high quality, affordable mental health counseling to the entire community and has an expertise in serving the LGBTQ community; people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones; and people experiencing trauma, depression or anxiety.
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Address: 4314 E. Highland Mall Blvd., Suite 301, Austin, TX 78752
Phone: 512-444-9922
Office Hours:
Mon – Thur 8:00am – 8:30pm
Fri – 8:00am – 3:30pm
Counseling Hours:
Mon – Thur 8:00am – 8:00pm
Fri – 8:00am – 6:00pm
Website: www.waterloocounseling.org
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