Austin Child Guidance Center
WWW.AUSTINCHILDGUIDANCE.ORG
810 W.
45TH STREET
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78751
PHONE: 1.512.451 2242
INFO@AUSTINCHILDGUIDANCE.ORG
Services
Psychotherapy or Counseling: Individual;
Family Psychiatric Services: Consultation;
Evaluation; Medication Checks Psychological
Assessments: Consultation; Testing; Feedback
Hours:
Monday—Thursday, 8:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.; Friday
8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.. Appointments are needed
for services.
Eligibility:
Children age 17 and younger and their
families. No legal residency required.
Sliding fee scale. Accept Medicaid, CHIP,
and some insurance plans.
Languages: Spanish
Directions: Corner
of 45th and Lamar in central Austin.
Bus Routes: 3
Central Texas Coalition Against
Human Trafficking
WWW.CTCAHT.ORG
810 W. 45TH STREET
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78751
PHONE: 1.512.451
2242
INFO@CTCAHT.ORG
Services
The coalition
networks to help victims of human
trafficking obtain the mandated
pre-certification for state services, and
provides many other services: Legal advocacy
& representation Long-term counseling
services Food, clothing, furniture &
household goods Intensive case management
for pre- and post-certification Employment
preparation & search Immigration assistance
Resettlement services Cultural orientation
Transportation Long-term housing
Eligibility: No
legal residency required, provides services
for victims of human trafficking.
Family Violence Protection Team
WWW.CI.AUSTIN.TX.US/POLICE/AFVPT.HTM
IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911
FOR
NON-EMERGENCY CONTACT:
FAMILY.VIOLENCE@CI.AUSTIN.TX.US
PHONE:
1.512.974.8535
MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. -
6:00 P.M.
Services: The Family Violence Protection
Team provides three primary services:
1. Investigative
Services: Investigate cases of family
violence assault, kidnapping, stalking, and
protective order violations
2. Legal Services:
Streamlined process for obtaining emergency
or long-term protective orders.
3. Social
Services: Victim Services counselors are the
first point of contact for survivors who
come to the FVPT office. This allows the
victim to have needs assessed immediately.
SafePlace offers crisis and long-term
counseling and referrals, emergency shelter,
and transitional housing. Children of
clients accessing services at FVPT can
receive free counseling from the Austin
Child Guidance Center.
Eligibility: For
victims of domestic abuse, including verbal
abuse. No legal residency required.
Languages: Spanish
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Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center
WWW.HCWC.ORG
P.O. BOX 234
SAN
MARCOS, TX 71.8667.0234
PHONE:
1.512.396.3404
FAX: 1.512.353.2018
INFO@HCWC.ORG
24.HOUR HELP LINE: 1.512.396.4357
OR
1.1.800.700.4292
Services:
Emergency shelter for victims of abuse;
Individual counseling; Support groups; Legal
advocacy and court accompaniment; Play
therapy for young children unable to
participate in traditional "talk" therapy;
Forensic videotaping of a child’s statement
when he or she is suspected of being abused;
Parenting program for all ages to facilitate
the development of positive family
relationships; Education and prevention
programs to increase awareness and
understanding of family violence, sexual
assault and child abuse in schools,
businesses, churches and community
organizations; Information and referral
services; Services for victims and their
supportive loved ones
Hours: 9:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Appointments
needed for services, but walk-ins are
welcome for consultations.
Eligibility: All
services are free and confidential. Must
live in Hays or Caldwell counties. No legal
residency required.
Languages: Spanish
Directions: Not
available
SafePlace
WWW.SAFEPLACE.ORG
24.HOUR HOTLINE:
1.512.267.SAFE (7233)
1.512.927.9616 TTY
FOR THE DEAF COMMUNITY
PO BOX 19454
AUSTIN, TX 78760
INFO@SAFEPLACE.ORG
Services:
SafePlace provides the following services to
those who have suffered abuse: Advocacy in
the legal system and hospitals Crisis
services, including shelter and counseling
Long-term care, including counseling, life
skill training, parenting classes and
housing placement
Eligibility: No
requirements. No legal residency required.
Languages:
Spanish, American Sign Language, ability to
translate others
Directions: Not
available
Bus Routes: Not
available
SAHELI
WWW.SAHELI-AUSTIN.ORG
P.O.BOX 3665
AUSTIN, TX 78764.3665
VOICE MAIL:
1.512.703.8745
FAX: 1.512.385.0662, ATTN:
SAHELI
SAHELI@SAHELI-AUSTIN.ORG
Services: SAHELI
offers the following services for victims
and survivors: Confidential Help Line Short
and Long Term Resources, such as emergency
shelter, housing, household items,
transportation, translation/interpretation
services, child care, jobs, education,
financial and medical assistance Group and
Individual Counseling Legal help with issues
of domestic violence, family law, or
immigration Support Groups and Workshops for
Survivors. Past workshop topics have
addressed self-esteem, assertiveness,
effective communication skills, conflict
resolution, stress reduction, and safety and
emergency planning. Workshops include
resume-writing, job interviewing techniques,
job searching resources, and computer
skills.
Eligibility:
No requirements. No legal residency
required.
Languages:
Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Tagalog,
Vietnamese, Hindi, and others can be
translated.
Directions:
Not available
Bus Routes:
Not available |