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Austin Mutual Aid Resources
Shelter & Housing
Emergency shelters, cold weather shelters, navigation centers
(AMA Guide) Foundation for the Homeless / Feed My People
Foundation for the Homeless / Feed My People opens their church building near 13th and Lavaca early in the morning, making it one of the few spots available before most other warming centers open for the day. What to know Location: 13th and Lavaca, Austin Access begins around 6 AM Bathroom access available: 2 people of each gender at a time No showers available Details Starting around 6 AM, clients can access the church building at 13th and Lavaca. Bathroom access is availabl
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(AMA Guide) Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH)
The ARCH provides nightly shelter for up to 130 adult homeless men in Austin, along with meals, showers, and case management. Apply in person or by phone. What to know Serves adult homeless men only — 130 beds available nightly Apply in person Monday–Friday at 8 AM, or call to apply by phone Phone: 512-881-8951 Address: 500 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78701 Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM Details The ARCH at 500 East 7th Street offers overnight shelter, case management
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(AMA Guide) Eighth Street Shelter
The Eighth Street Shelter, formerly the ARCH, provides emergency shelter for women and transgender clients in Austin. It is often at capacity, so call or email before you go. What to know Serves women and transgender clients only Often at capacity — contact by phone or email before visiting Phone: 512-881-8951 Address: 501 East 8th Street, Austin, TX 78701 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM Waitlist: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM Email: homeless.input@austintexas.gov Details Located
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(AMA Guide) LifeWorks Youth Resource Center
If you are 26 or younger and experiencing homelessness, LifeWorks has you covered this weekend. Their Youth Resource Center is open to help young people and families get into shelter, grab a warm meal, and get answers to their questions. What to know Open to people age 26 and younger experiencing homelessness Address: 835 N Pleasant Valley Rd Friday, Jan 23: 3–5 PM Saturday, Jan 24 and Sunday, Jan 25: 12–5 PM If you do not qualify for LifeWorks, you can still register for Cit
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(AMA Guide) Oak Hill Church Shelter
Oak Hill Church on the southwest side of Austin is opening as a non-city cold weather shelter. Exact times and dates are still being worked out — check back for updates. What to know Open times and dates: to be determined Address: 7815 Highway 290 W, Austin, TX 78736 No phone number available at this time Details Oak Hill Church at 7815 Highway 290 W, Austin, TX 78736 is available as a cold weather shelter for southwest Austin residents. No contact phone number was available
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(AMA Guide) St. Andrew's Church Shelter
St. Andrew's Church is serving as a non-city cold weather shelter location in north Austin. It was at capacity at the time we published this, with open times and dates still being finalized. What to know Status at time of publication: FULL Open times and dates: to be determined Address: 14311 Wells Port Dr, Austin, TX 78728 Details St. Andrew's Church at 14311 Wells Port Dr, Austin, TX 78728 is open as a non-city shelter during this cold weather event. No phone number is list
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(AMA Guide) Cold Weather Shelter Hotline and Access
If you or someone you know needs a warm place to sleep tonight, the City of Austin's Cold Weather Shelter is open. Here is how to get there and what to expect when you arrive. What to know Call 512-972-5055 for shelter information and access Register at One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Road, between 6 PM and 8 PM Bus routes serving OTC: 1, 7, 10, 20, 30, 105, 801 If buses stop running, call 311 and request a ride to the shelter — transportation will be arranged More
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(Facebook) Housing Resources
Housing programs, affordable housing, rental assistance, and housing-related support in the Austin area.
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(Facebook) Homeless Resources
This resource expands on the shelter information in our Winter Guide with year-round navigation services, additional shelters, and support programs.
Apr 11 min read
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