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Helpful Resources

If you are suicidal or having a mental health crisis, please contact:

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  1. Travis County Integral Care 24 hour Helpline: Phone: 512-472-HELP (512-472-4357)

  2. Williamson County Bluebonnet Trails MHMR 24 hour Crisis Hotline Phone:  1-800-841-1255

  3. National Suicide 24 hour Lifeline:  Call or text 988.  You can also chat with someone online at https://988lifeline.org/faq/988-lifeline-chat/ or for in Spanish https://988lifeline.org/es/inicio 

  4. Crisis Text Line Text “GO” to 741-741

  5. Go to the closest emergency room

  6. Call 911

First Aid

Other helpful hotlines and resources:

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LGBTQIA2S+

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 (avaliable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

  • TrevorText: Text “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200

  • TrevorChat: Available 7 days a week from 2:00pm-8:00pm at www.thetrevorproject.org

OutYouth (512)419-1233 (Greater Austin area) https://www.outyouth.org/overview/ 512-419-1233

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860​ https://translifeline.org/hotline/

Pronouns.org: Pronouns matter! https://pronouns.org/

Human Right Campaign https://www.hrc.org/

Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce:  https://austinlgbtchamber.com/

Safe Space Alliance: https://safespacealliance.com/resources/

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IMMIGRANTS

TexasLawHelp.Org Facing Deportation?  Here's What You Need to Know https://texaslawhelp.org/article/facing-deportation-heres-what-you-need-to-know

Toolkit Facing Immigration:  https://childrenthriveaction.org/2025/01/protecting-immigrant-families-toolkit/

NCTSN https://www.nctsn.org/resources/guiding-caregivers-how-talk-child-about-deportation-or-separation

National Immigration Law Center Know Your Rights No Matter Who is President - NILC

Immigration Advocates https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / DATING VIOLENCE

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474

Break The Cycle (info): www.breakthecycle.org

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING

If you or someone you know needs help, conctact:

National Human Trafficking Hotline:  1-888-373-7888; Text 233733; Chat online at humantraffickinghotline.org/chat  For more information on Human, Sex or Labor Trafficking check out this website:  https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en​

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​DRUG/ALCOHOL USE

Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics: 1-800-344-2666

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline: 1-800-729-6686

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hopeline: 1-800-622-2255

Al-Anon/Ala-Teen Info center:  512-441-8591

Drug/Alcohol Treatment Referral Services1-800-662-4357

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CRIME VICTIMS

https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/crime-victims/crime-victims-compensation-program

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​​DISASTER RECOVERY

American Red Cross 1-800-RED-CROSS

  • Temporary Sheltering/Housing

  • Mental Health Assistance

  • Financial Assistance

  • Health Services

 

FEMA Disaster Assistance 1-800-621-3362 Apply by phone for disaster assistance.

 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline- Call or text for mental health crisis support 24/7

 

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline Call or text 1-800-985-5990 for year-round disaster crisis counseling 24/7

  • Crisis counseling for people in emotional distress

  • Information on how to recognize distress

  • Referrals

  • Healthy coping tips

Free Natural Disaster ebook for kids to download in English or Spanish:  Too Much Weather - Association for Play Therapy

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BASIC NEEDS/OTHER REFERRALS

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First Call for Help at 211 or go to the following website:  https://www.211.org/ 

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Below are resources that may be able to assist you regarding the shutdown of the federal government’s impact on SNAP benefits. To access the websites, please click on the links. You may also wish to contact these providers for additional information.

 

Please note that you can still use the remaining funds on your EBT card from October or earlier. In addition, authorized retailers will continue accepting SNAP as long as their licenses remain active.

 

Foodbanks and Food Pantries

 

Use the links below to find food banks and food pantries in your area by entering your zip code.

 

Feeding America

https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank (English)

https://www.feedingamerica.org/en-espanol (Spanish)

  

FoodFinder

https://foodfinder.us/

 

Salvation Army

Visit the website below for help finding your local Salvation Army.

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/hunger/

 

Catholic Charities

Visit the website below for help finding your local Catholic Charities affiliate.

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/about-us/find-a-local-agency/ (English)

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/es/about-us/find-a-local-agency/ (Spanish)

 

Food Delivery Services

 

DoorDash

Delivery fees will be waived for SNAP recipients. Customers who have linked a SNAP/EBT card as a payment option on their DoorDash profile can shop at some eligible stores including Sprouts, Dollar General and Wegmans and have their delivery and service fees waived on one order in November. A promo code is needed to redeem the offer, but users who have uploaded their SNAP/EBT card as a payment method will see the code in the app while it's available from November 1st to November 30th. You can find more information in the links below.

https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/snap-shutdown-announcement (English)

https://about.doordash.com/es-us/news/snap-shutdown-announcement

(Spanish)

 

Gopuff

A $50 credit is being offered for SNAP-eligible items which will be delivered for free. More information on how to access this benefit can be found below at https://www.gopuff.com/newsroom/community-impact/gopuff-donating-up-to-10-million-in-free-groceries-to-snap-recipients-as-families-nationwide-prepare-for-potential-lapse-in-benefits.

 

2-1-1 Helpline

Call 2-1-1 or visit the website below for referrals to food, housing, and utility assistance.

https://www.211.org (English)

https://www.es.211.org/ (Spanish)

 

Helpful Apps

The apps below help with locating deals and coupons across a variety of national brands.

 

Dealhack

https://dealhack.com/deals/grocery

 

Tiendo

https://www.tiendeo.us/coupons-weekly-ad/grocery-and-drug

     

Opportunities to Assist

 

If you’re interested and able to donate your time or money, listed below are links that offer the chance to donate to providers that offer local food resources and volunteer opportunities.

 

Feeding America

https://give.feedingamerica.org/kTIc6StdKUebxV-HOloYVQ2 (English)

https://give.feedingamerica.org/a/done-ahora-feeding-america (Spanish)

 

Volunteers of America

https://www.voa.org/volunteer/ (English)

https://www.voa.org/volunteer/ (Spanish)

 

Salvation Army

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/volunteer/

 

United Way

https://www.unitedway.org/get-involved

https://www.unitedway.org/how-you-can-help/why-donate/make-a-gift

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline

Call: 800-950-6264

Text: 62640

A chat option is also available via the website below. https://www.nami.org/help (English)

https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Hispanic-Latinx/La-salud-mental-en-la-comunidad-latina/ (Spanish)

 

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OTHER HOTLINES AND RESOURCES

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Abuse Hotline to Report abuse of a Child, Elderly or Person with a disability 1-800-252-5400 or online at: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Contact_Us/report_abuse.asp

Cyber Bullying Hotline 512-266-1304

Medicaid Hotline 1-800-252-8263

Medicare Customer Service 1-800-633-4227

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 512-420-9810

Pregnancy Hotline 1-800-395-HELP

Runaway Hotline 1-888-621-4000

SAFE Safety for Everyone 512-267-7233       

Seton Behavioral Health Resource Navigator  512-324-2039

Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213

Texas Youth Hotline 1-800-98-YOUTH

WIC (Women w/Infants & Children) 1-800-942-3678

 

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