Financial and Other Resources

Call 2-1-1, visit the 2-1-1 website, or visit FindHelp.org for information on services, based on what you need and where you live.

Capital Area Counseling (CAC) was created in response to a growing need for quality mental health services at an affordable price. CAC has been providing low-cost, effective, and accessible psychotherapy since 1980. Click here or call 512-302-1000 to learn more or schedule an appointment.

Catholic Charities of Central Texas provides high-quality mental health services to help individuals and families overcome life's challenges. Virtual therapy options are available. For Counseling Services call 512-651-6150.

Please contact Catholic Charities of Central Texas at 512-651-6100 or visit their website at www.ccctx.org for upcoming financial education classes.

• Find a food pantry near you through Central Texas Food Bank.

• Micah 6 Food Pantry: 2203 San Antonio St. on Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Saturdays, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

• Vincentian Family Center Food Pantry: 901 W. Braker Lane on Saturdays, 9 am - 12 pm noon

The Gabriel Project offers help for expectant mothers and caregivers of young children (under two) in need. Their support is confidential, immediate and practical. Their assistance covers many needs from diapers and wipes, to clothing for infants and young children. Gabriel volunteers provide emotional, spiritual, material, and  educational support. For help, call 877-WeCare2 (877-932-2732).

Help is available to avoid losing your home to foreclosure, which can affect your credit and your ability to rent or purchase another home:

• Housing Counselors offer free assistance. For example, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's "Find a Counselor" tool or call the HOPE™ Hotline, open 24-hours a day, seven days a week, at (888) 995-HOPE (4673).

• Most lenders offer plans designed to help you work out your payments and to keep your home. It's in their interest to help you retain your home. 

Find more informaton and apply for assistance at the links below: 

The Gabriel Project offers help for expectant mothers and caregivers of young children (under two) in need. Their support is confidential, immediate and practical. Their assistance covers many needs from diapers and wipes, to clothing for infants and young children. Gabriel volunteers provide emotional, spiritual, material, and  educational support. For help, call 877-WeCare2 (877-932-2732).

Catholic Charities of Central Texas
Call 512 651-6100 to leave a message or visit ccctx.org to learn more. Most services are being offered remotely.

• Counseling Services - direct line 512-651-6150

• Disaster Response - If you have been impacted by the Texas Winter Storm, call the Disaster Hotline at 512.766.7111. Please leave a message with your name, contact information, and assistance needed.

• Financial Stability (includes rent and utility assistance, depending on available funding)

• St. Gabriel's Pregnancy and Parenting Program - direct line 512-651-6116

• Immigration Legal Services (direct line 512-651-6125)

• St. Michael's Veteran Services (any type of discharge status, direct line 512-651-6154)

Travis County Health & Human Services offers a variety of services to Travis County residents. Call 512-854-9020 or visit their website to learn more/apply. Not all services are available at all sites.

• Financial Help (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

• Food Services (Meals on Wheels Senior Lunch Program & SNAP Food Benefits)

• Housing-Related Services (rent/mortgage/utility payment assistance & home repairs): Click here for information on applying.

• Job Search (Goodwill Job Search Assistance)

• Health Insurance/Medical (Medical Access Program from Central Health, CHIP & Children's Medicaid, Texas Women's Health Program)

• Additional Services (clothing closet, food pantry, indigent burial, job search computer access)

Call the City of Austin Utilities Customer Service Line at 512-494-9400 or click here for a list of Plus 1 partner organizations that help with City of Austin Utility bills.

If you have a COVID related loss of income, you can also apply for assistance at AustinBillHelp.com.

St. Austin's St. Vincent de Paul Society and Outreach to Persons in Need

• If you live in zip codes 78703, 78705, 78722, 78751 or 78756, call 512-477-1589 and leave a message.

• If you live in any other zip codes in the City of Austin, email your ID, your bill, and phone number to [email protected] You will receive an automatic email response with more information.

• Both programs provide limited rental assistance as funds allow and can serve households up to once every 6 months.

Catholic Charities of Central Texas

• Call 512-651-6100 and follow the prompts: English, 3 for services, 4 for financial help, and 3 for utilities. Leave a message and your call will be returned in 3 business days.

• Can help with Texas Gas (1x/year limit), Atmos Energy (3x/year limit), Austin Energy (2x/year limit), and possibly other utility bills. You must complete an application to be considered for assistance, subject to available funds.

Apply online here. You must apply online. Deadlines are generally in the last week of November.