
VETERANS
Round Rock
Population ~
127000
Also serves
Brushy Creek, Anderson Mill, Sonterra
If you're a veteran in Round Rock facing an urgent situation — behind on rent or utilities, out of food, needing legal help, or in crisis — help is close by. Below are vetted local resources for immediate and ongoing support.
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The three most time-sensitive resources for Round Rock veterans, pulled to the top of every city page.
Community Resources
Round Rock Area Serving Center
Food pantry plus financial assistance for utilities, rent, prescriptions, and temporary lodging; also offers clothing/furniture vouchers and a computer lab.
Food Assistance
(512) 244-2431
1099 E Main St, Round Rock, TX 78664
CARTS (Capital Area Rural Transportation System)
Curb-to-curb reservation-based bus transportation for medical appointments, shopping, work, and other needs; half-fare program for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and children.
Transportation
1-800-456-7433
Serves rural Williamson County and 8 surrounding counties (reservation-based, no single office address)
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area
No-cost job search assistance, career counseling, skills training referrals, and child care assistance for job seekers and employers.
Legal Aid
(512) 244-2207
575 Round Rock West Dr, Bldg H, Ste 240, Round Rock, TX 78681
Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center (WCCAC)
Neutral third-party organization providing forensic interviews, medical exams, family advocacy, mental health counseling, and community education for children who are alleged victims or witnesses of abuse.
Health Care
Williamson County, TX
Women's Advocacy Project
Legal advocacy and assistance for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Housing & Homelessness
(512) 476-5377
Austin, TX (serves Central Texas including Williamson County)
Family Law Hotline
Free legal information hotline for family law questions (custody, divorce, protective orders, etc.).
Legal Aid
(512) 476-1866 (toll-free 800-777-3247)
Statewide (Texas)
American Gateways
Free and low-cost immigration legal services, including for survivors of crime, trafficking, and family violence.
Legal Aid
(512) 478-0546
Austin, TX (serves Central Texas including Williamson County)
VINE (Victim Information Network Everyday)
National victim notification service allowing survivors and concerned citizens to register for automated alerts about an offender's custody status and court dates.
Crime Victim Notification
Texas VINE toll-free 877-894-8463
National service (Texas VINE)
Salvation Army (Williamson County area)
Emergency assistance including food, financial aid, and disaster relief support.
Financial Assistance
(512) 246-7292
Serves Williamson County
Rock Springs Hospital
Psychiatric hospital and treatment services.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Serves Central Texas
Cedar Crest Hospital and Residential Treatment Center
Psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Belton, TX (serves Central Texas)
Psychology Today Therapist Directory
Searchable directory to find local therapists, psychiatrists, and support groups by location, specialty, and insurance accepted.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Online tool
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 support for domestic violence survivors.
Crisis Support
1-800-799-7233
National
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 hotline for reporting or getting help with child abuse.
Crisis Support
1-800-422-4453
National
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
24/7 hotline to report a missing or exploited child.
Crisis Support
1-800-843-5678
National
Texas SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Monthly government food assistance benefits distributed via the Lone Star Card (EBT), usable for groceries, garden seeds, and food purchased online.
Food Assistance
877-541-7905
Texas HHSC Benefits Office, 1101 E Old Settlers Blvd, Suite 100, Round Rock, TX 78664
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services (Bluebonnet Trails)
Developmental support for infants and toddlers with disabilities or delays — occupational, physical, and speech therapy, counseling, nutrition services, and service coordination for families.
Health Care
844-309-6385
Round Rock Office, 1009 North Georgetown Street, Round Rock, TX 78664
Oxford House (Sober Living, Round Rock)
Democratically run, self-supporting, drug-free sober living homes for individuals in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction; separate houses for men, women, and women with children.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
(512) 995-3834
Bowman House, 515 Heather Drive, Round Rock, TX 78664 (men's house — other houses/genders available via website)
Treasures Charity Resale Shop & Boutique (Round Rock Area Serving Center)
Clothing, furniture, and electronics thrift store; voucher clients shop free for gently used clothing/furniture, general public can also shop.
Home Goods & Thrift
(512) 244-2431
1099 East Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664
Hope Alliance (Williamson County Crisis Center)
24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, case management, and legal advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families.
Crisis Support
1-800-460-7233
1011 Gattis School Rd, Ste 110, Round Rock, TX 78664
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)
Free civil legal services for low-income residents, including family law, housing, employment, and public benefits issues.
Legal Aid
(833) 329-8752 (general apply line) / (512) 374-2700 (local, toll-free 800-369-9270)
4920 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78751
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
Community mental health and substance use services, including crisis intervention, for Williamson County residents.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
(512) 244-8489 (Round Rock) / (512) 365-1059 (Taylor) / 800-841-1255 (after-hours crisis line)
Round Rock and Taylor, TX
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services — Abuse Hotline
Statewide hotline to report suspected child or elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Crisis Support
800-252-5400
Statewide (Texas)
Family Violence Legal Line
Legal information and referral line for family violence survivors.
Legal Aid
(512) 476-5770 (toll-free 888-988-9996)
Statewide (Texas)
Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas
Referrals to local attorneys for a range of legal issues; some low-cost consultation options available.
Legal Aid
(512) 472-8303 (toll-free 800-252-9690)
Austin, TX (serves Central Texas including Williamson County)
Texas Crime Victims' Compensation Program
State financial assistance program helping eligible crime victims with medical, funeral, counseling, and lost-wage expenses related to a violent crime.
Financial Assistance
Austin (512) 936-1200 / Statewide 800-983-9933
Administered by the Texas Attorney General's Office
American Red Cross (Central Texas)
Emergency disaster relief, including shelter and assistance after home fires and other disasters.
Disaster & Emergency Relief
800-928-4271
Serves Central Texas including Williamson County
STARRY Counseling
Counseling services for children, families, and individuals.
Food Assistance
Serves Central Texas including Williamson County
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Federal agency providing a national treatment locator and resources for mental health and substance use.
Health Care
1-800-662-4357 (National Helpline)
National
Austin Oaks Hospital
Psychiatric hospital offering inpatient and outpatient behavioral health treatment.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Austin, TX
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 crisis support for suicidal ideation or emotional distress.
Crisis Support
988 (or 1-800-273-8255)
National
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault.
Crisis Support
1-800-656-4673
National
National Human Trafficking Hotline
24/7 hotline to report suspected human trafficking or get help as a survivor.
Crisis Support
1-888-373-7888
National
Sacred Heart Community Clinic (SHCC)
Free outpatient health services for low-income, uninsured adults, including acute and chronic care, annual well-woman exams, nutrition counseling, lab services, diabetic education, and limited medicines. Dental available to established patients.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
(512) 716-3929
620 Round Rock West Drive, Building 8, Round Rock, TX 78681 (rear of St. William Church campus)
TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Monthly cash assistance for eligible needy families with children, usable for housing, food, clothing, utilities, and other basic necessities.
Financial Assistance
(512) 244-1592
Texas HHSC Benefits Office, 1101 E Old Settlers Blvd, Suite 100, Round Rock, TX 78664
Williamson County Service Center (Salvation Army)
Food, rent/utility assistance, and case management for adults and children facing possible homelessness, as a supplement to other agencies.
Crisis Support
(512) 943-8421
Williamson County, TX
Veteran Financial Assistance Program (Salute, Inc.)
One-time financial assistance for post-9/11 veterans and active-duty service members (including Reservists and National Guard) facing medical or military-related hardship tied to a VA service-connected condition. Covers rent/mortgage, auto, phone, utilities, and other living expenses.
Financial Assistance
(847) 359-8811
National nonprofit (application online — HQ in Palatine, IL)