Services

The resources listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only. Mark's Place of Respite does not endorse or guarantee services from any external organization. Please contact organizations directly for current eligibility requirements, hours, and availability of services.

Mental Health & Crisis Support

Mental health services, crisis counseling, psychiatric care, substance use treatment, and housing support.

https://integralcare.org/

24/7 crisis support by call or text.

https://988lifeline.org/

Integral Care (Travis County)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

NAMI Central Texas

Support groups, education, and family resources.

https://namicentraltx.org/

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services

Mental health and substance use services for Bastrop and Williamson County residents.

https://bbtrails.org/

Housing & Basic Needs

Search for housing, food, transportation, childcare, employment, and other community assistance.

https://www.findhelp.org/partner/connectatx

Statewide resource directory for housing, food, healthcare, counseling, and financial assistance.

https://www.211texas.org/

ConnectATX Resource Network

211 Texas

Williamson County Community Resources

Directory for housing, food, healthcare, transportation, and social services.

https://www.wilcotx.gov/962/Community-Resources

Bastrop County Cares Community Resources

Navigation services and connections to local support programs.

https://www.bastropcares.org/community-resources/

Food Assistance

Food assistance, pantry locator, SNAP outreach, and nutrition education.

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/get-help

Food assistance and referrals to community resources.

https://bastropfoodpantry.org/

Central Texas Food Bank

Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry

Travis County Community Centers

Food pantries, utility assistance, and supportive services.

https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services/community-centers

Domestic Violence & Family Support

Emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, and prevention services.

https://hopealliancetx.org/

Domestic violence, sexual assault, housing, and counseling services.

https://www.safeaustin.org/

Hope Alliance (Williamson County)

SAFE Alliance

Family Crisis Center (Bastrop County)

Counseling, legal advocacy, and shelter services.

https://family-crisis-center.org/

Veterans Resources

Benefits, employment, education, and mental health resources.

https://www.tvc.texas.gov/

24/7 confidential crisis support.

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Texas Veterans Commission

Veterans Crisis Line

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Healthcare, housing, and benefits information.

https://www.va.gov/

Healthcare Resources

Behavioral health, medical, dental, and primary care services.

https://lonestarcares.org/

Community health services and public health programs.

https://www.wcchd.org/

Lone Star Circle of Care

Williamson County & Cities Health District

Travis County Health & Human Services

Public assistance and community support programs.

https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human- services

Employment & Financial Stability

Job search, training, unemployment assistance, and workforce development.

https://www.twc.texas.gov/

Employment and training services for Bastrop and Williamson Counties.

https://www.workforcesolutionsrca.com/

Texas Workforce Commission

Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area

Legal Aid & Advocacy Resources

Everyone deserves access to information, advocacy, and legal support. The following organizations provide free or low-cost legal services, tenant advocacy, disability rights support, domestic violence assistance, veterans services, and reentry resources throughout Central Texas. If you need help navigating a legal challenge, housing concern, benefits issue, or civil matter, these organizations may be able to assist.

Free legal assistance for low-income Texans, including housing, veterans' issues, public benefits, debt collection, advance directives, and family law matters.

https://www.tlsc.org

Provides free civil legal services to eligible low-income residents in Travis, Bastrop, and Williamson Counties, including:

Housing and eviction defense
Consumer protection
Family law
Public benefits
Disaster recovery assistance
Veterans’ legal assistance

Legal Aid of Central Texas serves Central Texas residents, including Bastrop County.

https://www.legalaidtx.org

Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC)

Legal Aid of Central Texas

Lone Star Legal Aid

Provides legal advocacy for qualifying Texans in areas such as:

Housing rights
Domestic violence protection
Veterans’ benefits
Employment issues
Disability rights

https://www.lonestarlegal.org

Healthcare Resources

Behavioral health, medical, dental, and primary care services.

https://lonestarcares.org/

Community health services and public health programs.

https://www.wcchd.org/

Lone Star Circle of Care

Williamson County & Cities Health District

Travis County Health & Human Services

Public assistance and community support programs.

https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human- services

Disability Rights & Advocacy Resources

Mark's Place of Respite believes every individual deserves dignity, respect, accessibility, and equal opportunity. These organizations provide advocacy, legal support, independent living resources, disability rights education, benefits assistance, and community-based services for individuals living with physical, intellectual, developmental, and mental health disabilities.

Advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities and aids with:

Housing discrimination
Benefits access
Employment rights
Education advocacy
Mental health rights

https://disabilityrightstx.org

Offers free legal services related to:

Housing
Public benefits
Employment
Family law
Disaster relief
Immigration matters

https://www.trla.org

Disability Rights Texas

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)

Lone Star Legal Aid

Provides legal advocacy for qualifying Texans in areas such as:

Housing rights
Domestic violence protection
Veterans’ benefits
Employment issues
Disability rights

https://www.lonestarlegal.org

Advocacy Outreach (Elgin/Bastrop County)

Provides advocacy, referrals, utility assistance, rental assistance, education programs, and supportive services for Bastrop County residents.

http://advocacyoutreach.org

Family Crisis Center

Provides advocacy and legal support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and family violence in Bastrop County. Services include court advocacy, counseling, shelter, and safety planning.

https://family-crisis-center.org