20 Housing & Shelter Resources in Austin, Texas — Free Help & Counseling

20 verified housing & shelter resources in Austin, Texas. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.

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Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 305-4100 — Day resource center for individuals experiencing homelessness in Travis County providing meals, case management, and access to services.
Austin Resource Center for the Homeless - ARCH — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 881-8951 — The Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) serves as the first point of entry into the homeless social service system for many of Austins adults experie
Austin Shelter for Women and Children - The Salvation Army — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 933-0600 — Provides shelter to Homeless Women and Children. Only women and children (boys up to the age of 17) Open everyday 90-day stay period (transitional) Have kitchen
Caritas of Austin - Housing Programs — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 472-4135 — Comprehensive housing services including emergency financial assistance to prevent eviction, rapid rehousing for homeless families, and a family shelter program
Casa Marianella — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 385-5571 — Provide emergency shelter and support to homeless immigrant women and their children. Shelter mainly for immigrants, but also an emergency shelter Mostly single
Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) - Austin — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 721-5340 — Continuum of Care lead agency for Austin/Travis County. Coordinates homeless services, operates coordinated entry, HMIS, and annual Point-in-Time counts. Connec
Foundation Communities - Austin Affordable Housing — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 447-2026 — Nonprofit operating 3,400+ units of affordable and supportive housing in Austin. On-site resident services including after-school tutoring, health care, financi
Foundation for the Homeless — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 453-6570 — Provides: 30 - 90 day transitional center. Families with children ages up to 17 years old. Not an emergency shelter- must call and complete a pre-screening by p
Front Steps - Austin — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 305-4100 — Nonprofit operating Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) day center and a permanent supportive housing program. Day services include meals, showers, l
Green Doors - Austin Permanent Supportive Housing — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 469-9130 — Nonprofit providing permanent affordable and supportive housing for individuals and families exiting homelessness in Austin. On-site case management, mental hea
Habitat for Humanity - Austin — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 472-8788 — Habitat for Humanity chapter building and repairing affordable homes in the Austin area. Homeownership program for qualified low-income families including zero-
Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 477-4488 — Public housing authority managing 1,839 public housing units and 5,700+ Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) in Austin. Affordable housing for low-income familie
LifeWorks - Austin Youth Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 735-2400 — Emergency shelter, transitional living, and permanent supportive housing for homeless youth ages 17-24 in Austin. Comprehensive services including education, em
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 475-3800 — State agency administering affordable housing programs, homeless assistance, weatherization, and community development across Texas. Manages federal HOME, CDBG,
Texas Homeless Network (THN) — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 861-2174 — Statewide nonprofit ending homelessness through coordinated entry systems, Continuum of Care support, HMIS data management, and training. Operates Balance of St
Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 475-3800 — State council coordinating homeless services across Texas agencies. Provides statewide resources directory, policy coordination, and connections to emergency sh
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Housing Rights — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (888) 988-9996 — Free legal services protecting housing rights for low-income Texans in 68 Southwest Texas counties. Tenant rights, eviction defense, fair housing complaints, pu
Texas Veterans Commission - Housing for Homeless Veterans — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 463-6564 — State program connecting homeless and at-risk veterans to HUD-VASH vouchers, SSVF rapid rehousing, Grant Per Diem transitional housing, and VA supportive servic
The Salvation Army - Austin Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 476-1111 — Emergency shelter for men and women experiencing homelessness in Austin. Provides safe beds, meals, case management, addiction recovery programs, GED classes, j
Union Gospel Mission - Austin — Housing & Shelter in Austin, Texas — (512) 476-1829 — Emergency shelter and recovery program for homeless men in Austin. Provides beds, meals, faith-based addiction recovery, GED classes, job readiness training, li

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Frequently asked questions

How many housing & shelter resources are available in Austin, Texas?

OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Austin, Texas. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.

Are these housing & shelter services free?

Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.

How do I know if I'm eligible?

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What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.

Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?

Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.

Can I get help in a language other than English?

Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).

In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.