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Local Contacts/Resources
211
Operated by United Way Capital Area, the 211 system provides human services assistance by telephone, 24/7. Simply call 211.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society provides support and information for those with cancer.
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association provides information and support for those with diabetes and those who may be at risk to develop diabetes.
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association provides resources for those interested in heart health.
Any Baby Can of Austin
Provides resources for children and their families.
Austin Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Austin Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership that will help create regional economic prosperity and success for its members in Central Texas.
Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (Front Steps)
The Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) serves as the first point of entry into the homeless service system for many of Austin’s adults experiencing homelessness for the first time, as well as those who have been living on the streets for years.
Austin Travis County Integral Care (Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Services)
Austin Travis County Integral Care, formerly known as the Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, serves as the Local Authority for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Travis County.
Bookspring
BookSpring is the non-profit organization created from the merger of Reading is Fundamental of Austin and Capital Area Reach Out and Read and provides literacy programs for infants and children.
Capital Area Food Bank of Texas
The Capital Area Food Bank nourishes hungry Central Texans by providing food and grocery products.
Capital City African-American Chamber of Commerce
The Capital City African-American Chamber of Commerce is non-profit corporation that promotes the development of African American businesses.
Central Health
Central Health was created in May 2004 by a vote of Travis County residents. The vote followed a concerted, two-year effort by a coalition of business people, health care providers, community leaders and elected officials dedicated to improving access to and delivery of quality health care to eligible residents of Travis County.
Child, Inc.
Child, Inc. operates a variety of child-centered family development programs.
City of Austin Health & Human Services
City of Austin Health & Human Services provides Public Health, Social, and Environmental Health services for Austin and Travis County. The role of public health is to promote community-wide wellness; prevent disease; and to protect the community from infectious diseases, environmental hazards, and epidemics.
Family Connections
FamilyConnections is a non-profit organization committed to improving the development of young children and building a strong foundation for their success by educating and supporting the adults in their lives - parents, child care providers, teachers and community leaders.
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) primary goal is to continue the advancement and progression of a strong and stable economic culture for Hispanic Businesses.
Integrated Care Collaborative (ICC)
The ICC is an alliance of healthcare safety net providers that work together to increase access, improve quality and impact financing solutions to provide care to the region's medically indigent.
Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation provides support for those with cancer and raises funding for research.
March of Dimes
The March of Dimes Texas Chapter provides resources for expectant mothers and families.
WIC
WIC--Women, Infants, and Children--provides resources and information for young mothers and children.
