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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Community Resources Directory

Food, housing, financial, and crisis-support resources available to veterans and their families in Williamson County.

The Caring Place

(512) 943-0700

Food Assistance

2000 Railroad Ave, Georgetown, TX 78627

Provides food pantry access, clothing, and financial assistance for utilities, rent, prescriptions, and transportation for residents in financial crisis.

Round Rock Area Serving Center

(512) 244-2431

Food Assistance

1099 E Main St, Round Rock, TX 78664

Food pantry plus financial assistance for utilities, rent, prescriptions, and temporary lodging; also offers clothing/furniture vouchers and a computer lab.

Hope Alliance (Williamson County Crisis Center)

1-800-460-7233

Crisis Support

1011 Gattis School Rd, Ste 110, Round Rock, TX 78664

24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, case management, and legal advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families.

CARTS (Capital Area Rural Transportation System)

1-800-456-7433

Transportation

Serves rural Williamson County and 8 surrounding counties (reservation-based, no single office address)

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.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)

(833) 329-8752 (general apply line) / (512) 374-2700 (local, toll-free 800-369-9270)

Legal Aid

4920 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78751

Free civil legal services for low-income residents, including family law, housing, employment, and public benefits issues.

Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area

(512) 244-2207

Legal Aid

575 Round Rock West Dr, Bldg H, Ste 240, Round Rock, TX 78681

No-cost job search assistance, career counseling, skills training referrals, and child care assistance for job seekers and employers.

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services

(512) 244-8489 (Round Rock) / (512) 365-1059 (Taylor) / 800-841-1255 (after-hours crisis line)

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Round Rock and Taylor, TX

Community mental health and substance use services, including crisis intervention, for Williamson County residents.

Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center (WCCAC)

Health Care

Williamson County, TX

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.

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services — Abuse Hotline

800-252-5400

Crisis Support

Statewide (Texas)

Statewide hotline to report suspected child or elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Women's Advocacy Project

(512) 476-5377

Housing & Homelessness

Austin, TX (serves Central Texas including Williamson County)

Legal advocacy and assistance for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Family Violence Legal Line

(512) 476-5770 (toll-free 888-988-9996)

Legal Aid

Statewide (Texas)

Legal information and referral line for family violence survivors.

Family Law Hotline

(512) 476-1866 (toll-free 800-777-3247)

Legal Aid

Statewide (Texas)

Free legal information hotline for family law questions (custody, divorce, protective orders, etc.).

Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas

(512) 472-8303 (toll-free 800-252-9690)

Legal Aid

Austin, TX (serves Central Texas including Williamson County)

Referrals to local attorneys for a range of legal issues; some low-cost consultation options available.

American Gateways

(512) 478-0546

Legal Aid

Austin, TX (serves Central Texas including Williamson County)

Free and low-cost immigration legal services, including for survivors of crime, trafficking, and family violence.

The Christi Center

(512) 467-2600

Grief Support

2306 Hancock Drive, Austin, TX 78756

Free, ongoing support groups for adults grieving the death of a child, spouse, parent, sibling, or other loved one.

GriefShare

Grief Support

First Baptist Church, Georgetown, TX (other locations nationally)

Weekly grief support group combining a video seminar, group discussion, and personal study for those grieving the loss of a family member or friend.

Texas Crime Victims' Compensation Program

Austin (512) 936-1200 / Statewide 800-983-9933

Financial Assistance

Administered by the Texas Attorney General's Office

State financial assistance program helping eligible crime victims with medical, funeral, counseling, and lost-wage expenses related to a violent crime.

VINE (Victim Information Network Everyday)

Texas VINE toll-free 877-894-8463

Crime Victim Notification

National service (Texas VINE)

National victim notification service allowing survivors and concerned citizens to register for automated alerts about an offender's custody status and court dates.

American Red Cross (Central Texas)

800-928-4271

Disaster & Emergency Relief

Serves Central Texas including Williamson County

Emergency disaster relief, including shelter and assistance after home fires and other disasters.

Salvation Army (Williamson County area)

(512) 246-7292

Financial Assistance

Serves Williamson County

Emergency assistance including food, financial aid, and disaster relief support.

STARRY Counseling

Food Assistance

Serves Central Texas including Williamson County

Counseling services for children, families, and individuals.

Rock Springs Changes (Georgetown)

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Georgetown, TX

Outpatient mental health counseling location in Georgetown.

Help for Heroes

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Mental health support resource — verify current services and whether they specifically serve veterans before listing further details, since this wasn't independently confirmed beyond the county's resource page.

Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Georgetown, TX

Inpatient behavioral health treatment center.

Rock Springs Hospital

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Serves Central Texas

Psychiatric hospital and treatment services.

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

1-800-662-4357 (National Helpline)

Health Care

National

Federal agency providing a national treatment locator and resources for mental health and substance use.

Cedar Crest Hospital and Residential Treatment Center

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Belton, TX (serves Central Texas)

Psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center.

Austin Oaks Hospital

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Austin, TX

Psychiatric hospital offering inpatient and outpatient behavioral health treatment.

Psychology Today Therapist Directory

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Online tool

Searchable directory to find local therapists, psychiatrists, and support groups by location, specialty, and insurance accepted.

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 (or 1-800-273-8255)

Crisis Support

National

24/7 crisis support for suicidal ideation or emotional distress.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233

Crisis Support

National

24/7 support for domestic violence survivors.

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)

1-800-656-4673

Crisis Support

National

24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault.

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-422-4453

Crisis Support

National

24/7 hotline for reporting or getting help with child abuse.

National Human Trafficking Hotline

1-888-373-7888

Crisis Support

National

24/7 hotline to report suspected human trafficking or get help as a survivor.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

1-800-843-5678

Crisis Support

National

24/7 hotline to report a missing or exploited child.

Hutto Resource Center Food Pantry

(512) 688-0612 (registration) / (512) 759-2064 (location)

Food Assistance

Hutto Lutheran Church, 402 Church Street, Hutto, TX 78634

Food pantry providing nonperishable food, produce, frozen meats, diapers, period supplies, personal care items, and cleaning supplies to Hutto residents. Also delivers to homebound seniors 65+.

Golden Connections Food Delivery (Hutto Resource Center)

(512) 688-0162

Food Assistance

Hutto Community Food Pantry, 204 East Live Oak Street, Hutto, TX 78634

Food delivery and weekly wellness checks for seniors (65+) and homebound individuals in Hutto, including nutritional food, household/cleaning items, and phone/in-person wellness checks.

Prenatal Classes (Lone Star Circle of Care)

(512) 277-6480 ext. 1 (registration) / (877) 800-5722 (main)

Health Care

LSCC Hutto, 123 Ed Schmidt Blvd, Suite 140, Hutto, TX 78634

Prenatal and postpartum education classes covering pregnancy, birth, newborn care, and breastfeeding, offered in English and Spanish.

Sacred Heart Community Clinic (SHCC)

(512) 716-3929

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

620 Round Rock West Drive, Building 8, Round Rock, TX 78681 (rear of St. William Church campus)

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.

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Meals — Taylor ISD

Food Assistance

NC Taylor High School, 355 Farm to Market Road 973, Taylor, TX 76574

Free meals for children under 18 during the summer when school is not in session.

Texas SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

877-541-7905

Food Assistance

Texas HHSC Benefits Office, 1101 E Old Settlers Blvd, Suite 100, Round Rock, TX 78664

Monthly government food assistance benefits distributed via the Lone Star Card (EBT), usable for groceries, garden seeds, and food purchased online.

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

(512) 244-1592

Financial Assistance

Texas HHSC Benefits Office, 1101 E Old Settlers Blvd, Suite 100, Round Rock, TX 78664

Monthly cash assistance for eligible needy families with children, usable for housing, food, clothing, utilities, and other basic necessities.

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Services (Bluebonnet Trails)

844-309-6385

Health Care

Round Rock Office, 1009 North Georgetown Street, Round Rock, TX 78664

Developmental support for infants and toddlers with disabilities or delays — occupational, physical, and speech therapy, counseling, nutrition services, and service coordination for families.

Affordable Housing (The Trails at Carmel Creek — DMA Companies)

(512) 846-4014 (property) / (512) 328-3232 (general info)

Housing & Homelessness

300 Carl Stern Drive, Hutto, TX 78634

Affordable apartment housing (1-2 bedrooms) accepting Section 8 vouchers, part of a broader affordable housing portfolio using local/state/federal financing programs.

St. Vincent de Paul — St. Patrick Conference (Hutto)

(512) 759-3712

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 2500 Limmer Loop, Hutto, TX 78634

Utility bill assistance (electric, water, gas) for current and past-due bills, up to once every 6 months. Does not cover deposits or reconnection fees.

Hutto Resource Center Financial Assistance

(512) 688-0162

Financial Assistance

Hutto Resource Center at Hutto Lutheran Church, 204 East Live Oak Street, Hutto, TX 78634

Once-a-year financial assistance covering utility bills, emergency motel shelter (for family violence, disaster, fire, or flood), phone/internet bills, medications, medical bills, and doctor visits. Does not cover rent, mortgage, auto insurance, or car payments.

St. Vincent de Paul — St. Helen Catholic Church (Georgetown)

(512) 868-1964

Financial Assistance

St. Helen Catholic Church, 2700 East University Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626

Emergency financial assistance for rent (including first month's rent), utility bills, prescriptions, medical copays, food vouchers, car repair, and bus/gas vouchers, depending on available funds.

Williamson County Service Center (Salvation Army)

(512) 943-8421

Crisis Support

Williamson County, TX

Food, rent/utility assistance, and case management for adults and children facing possible homelessness, as a supplement to other agencies.

Oxford House (Sober Living, Round Rock)

(512) 995-3834

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Bowman House, 515 Heather Drive, Round Rock, TX 78664 (men's house — other houses/genders available via website)

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.

Street Youth Ministry of Austin

(512) 553-3796

Housing & Homelessness

2008 Justin Lane, Building A, Austin, TX 78757

Drop-in resources for young people (under 28) who are homeless or at risk, including meals, clothing, hygiene items, showers, first aid, backpacks, and help paying for laundry or transit.

Vivent Health — Austin

(512) 458-2437

Crisis Support

104 East Highland Mall Blvd, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78752

Integrated HIV care including medical treatment, dental, behavioral/mental health, pharmacy, case management, food pantry, housing assistance, HIV/STI testing, and harm reduction supplies (naloxone, condoms, test kits).

Veteran Financial Assistance Program (Salute, Inc.)

(847) 359-8811

Financial Assistance

National nonprofit (application online — HQ in Palatine, IL)

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.

Treasures Charity Resale Shop & Boutique (Round Rock Area Serving Center)

(512) 244-2431

Home Goods & Thrift

1099 East Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664

Clothing, furniture, and electronics thrift store; voucher clients shop free for gently used clothing/furniture, general public can also shop.

Operation Liberty Hill Thrift Store

(512) 778-4175

Home Goods & Thrift

1401 U.S. 183 North, Liberty Hill, TX 78642

Community thrift store selling gently used clothing, shoes, toys, home décor, kitchenware, and more at low prices; proceeds support the organization's food pantry and other ministries.

Angel House Soup Kitchen (Austin Baptist Chapel)

(512) 643-2327

Food Assistance

908 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78702

Hot sack breakfast and lunch served daily to anyone in need, plus shower facilities and a men's clothing closet (limited by space).

Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Georgetown)

(512) 863-4344 ext. 32

Home Goods & Thrift

2108 North Austin Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626

Home improvement store selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and home décor at reduced prices; proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County.

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