Feel free to call the libraries (Elroy 512-243-1981 or Garfield 512-247-7371) for help contacting these organizations.

 

Community Resources

Del Valle Resource Guide (English & Spanish)

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Bastrop County Cares

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Texas Talking Books Program (TBP) ❘ 800-252-9605

• Books for the blind and print disabled

  

Connect ATX

• Community information hub from United Way of Central Texas for information about: food, housing, transportation, parenting classes, job training, and more​

 

Education

Del Valle Independent School District - Parent Page

• Enrolling students in the Del Valle Independent School District (DVISD)

 

The Literacy Coalition of Central Texas

• Help with GED and basic reading skills

 

Community Action, Inc. Central Texas - Adult Education

• Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) classes

• GED (English and Spanish)

• Professional/career help

• University/college prep

• Digital literacy

• Prep for interview for U.S. citizenship

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Community Action, Inc. Central Texas - Online English for Internationally Trained Professionals 

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Foundation Communities College Hub

• Assistance with college/career planning and paying for college

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Capital IDEA

• "As a nonprofit with a mission to get our Central Texas neighbors into great careers, Capital IDEA raises money for your college education."​

 

Manos de Cristo

• Computer classes

• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes

• Citizenship classes

 

USA Hello - Citizenship

• Learn how to become a U.S. citizen

• Find information about the naturalization process

• Study for the citizenship exam

• Read about the benefits and responsibilities of becoming a U.S. citizen 
   

Digital Navigators ❘ austinfree.net

• Learn how to use the computer

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GCFGlobal

• Learn how to use the computer

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DigitalLearn.org

• Learn how to use the computer

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Financial Planning and Tax Preparation

Foundation Communities Prosper Financial Wellness

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Foundation Communities Prosper Tax Help

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IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)

• Free tax prep​

 

Health Clinics​

Central Health Hornsby Bend Health & Wellness Center 

 

Del Valle Health Center (operated by CommUnityCare)

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UT Austin School of Nursing Wellness Centers

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WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Locations  ❘ AustinTexas.gov

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Montopolis Neighborhood Center ❘ AustinTexas.gov

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Volunteer Healthcare Clinic

• "Our mission is to improve the health of low-income and uninsured people by providing high quality health care, prevention education and support for long term health." 

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Del Valle Community Coalition (DVCC) Homeowner Resilience Program

• ​Housing support (utilities, weatherization, etc.)

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Travis County Health & Human Services
 

Housing / Experiencing Homelessness

City of Austin Homeless Strategy Office​ ❘ AustinTexas.gov

• 512-804-3720

• Dial extension 4 to make a referral (you will need the person's name, date of birth, where they usually are and they will make a pick up)

 

Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center

• 4430 Menchaca Rd Austin, TX 78745

• Open Mon - Fri from 9AM - 1PM

• Hotline: 512-522-1097 (Mon - Fri from 8AM - 8PM)

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Community Court ❘ AustinTexas.gov

• One Texas Center, 1st Floor

• 505 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704

• Open Mon - Fri from 8AM - 5PM

• 512-974-4879

• Social services

• Case management

• Assistance with IDs and vital documents

• Storage of belongings

 

Identification Documents

How to Apply for a Texas Identification Card  ❘ Texas Department of Public Safety

 

Order a Texas Birth Certificate ❘ Texas Department of State Health Services 

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Application for a Social Security Card ❘ Social Security Administration

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Green Card Information ❘ U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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Passport and Notary Services ❘ Austin Public Library 

• Four Austin Public Library branches have a passport service office

• Appointment required​

 

Legal Help

TexasLawHelp.org

• "TexasLawHelp.org is dedicated to providing free and reliable legal information to Texans."

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Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas

• 512-472-8303

• referrals@austinlrs.org

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Texas Free Legal Answers American Bar Association

 

Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas

• "VLS can help you with civil legal matters. These include: consumer issues, employment, family, housing, landlord-tenant, bankruptcy, expunctions and non-disclosures, probate, real property, and wills."

• "Financial and geographic limitations do not generally apply to our legal advice clinic."

 

The Lora J. Livingston Travis County Law Library

• "We help the Travis County community access legal information to help advance fairness and equality in the justice system."

• Law forms and information

 

eForms.com 

• Online legal forms

• $45 for one-time download/print

 

Texas Advocacy Project

• Legal help for those experiencing domestic abuse

 

Mental Health ​

Integral Care 24/7 Helpline

• 512-472-4357

• "Integral Care’s 24/7 Helpline provides around the clock crisis support as well as access to all of our programs and services for adults and children, including appointments and billing."

 

We CAN! ATX ❘ Mental Health Toolkit

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Family Resources - United Way For Greater Austin - Help Starts Here

• For parents and caregivers of young children (child development, behavior, childcare, etc.)

 

GetParentingTips.com ❘ Texas Health and Human Services

 

Miscellaneous

Ready Central Texas ❘ AustinTexas.gov

• Emergency preparedness info

 

Emancipet.org 

• Pet services: free or low-cost vaccines, spay/neuter surgeries, microchips, etc.

• Mobile Veterinary Clinics Schedule

 

Recycling and Disposal in Travis County ❘ TravisCountyTX.gov

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What Do I Do With... ❘ AustinTexas.gov

• Guide to recycling, reusing, composting, and more

  

Seniors
AGE of Central Texas

• "The AGE Thrive Social & Wellness Centers provide exceptional daytime care for older adults with physical or cognitive needs."

Austin Area Agency on Aging
 

Meals on Wheels Central Texas

• "Aside from providing hot, nutritious lunchtime meals to homebound older adults and persons with disabilities, Meals on Wheels Central Texas also offers many other programs designed to keep people healthy and living in their own homes."​

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Small Business Help
Economic Growth Business Incubator

 

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)
 

Transportation

Capital Area Regional Transportation System (CARTS)

• "Regional transportation for the non-urbanized areas of Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, Travis, and Williamson counties."

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Austin Yellow Bike 

• "Yellow Bike is a non-profit community bike shop with grassroots origins."

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Voting 

Vote411.org

• How to register to vote

• Sample ballots

• Candidate information

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The League of Women Voters of Texas

• Non-partisan information about elections

• How to be informed and get involved​​