Austin Area Adult Re-Entry Services
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Case management, recovery support planning, housing and substance abuse referrals.
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500 E. 7th St.
Austin, TX 78701
512.524.8982
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| Case management, basic needs assistance, transportation assistance, rent/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, vehicle emissions-related repairs, clinics, WIC offices, senior lunch, computers to support employment searches, and offer eligibility screening for the Medical Assistance Program (MAP). |
100 N. IH 35, Suite 1000
Austin, TX 78701 512.854.4120 512.854.4118 fax |
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A/TC MHMR Alameda House |
Housing and case management for clients with both mental health and substance abuse needs. | Alameda House
4019 Manchaca Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
512.326.5992
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A/TC MHMR-Safe Haven |
Housing and Mental health case management services for people with mental illness. Offers 3 meals daily, laundry facilities, meeting rooms for residents and an actual address and phone number for facilitating service entry and correspondence with friends, family, and employers. | Safe Haven
3000 Oak Springs Dr.
Austin, TX 78702
512.926.5698
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| Workforce development. Work with Casa Verde and Environmental Corps. Earn a high school diploma while getting training in construction. Must be between the ages of 16 to 25. Contact for other eligibility requirements. |
1901 E. Ben White Blvd.
Austin, TX 78741
512.744.1900
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Child and Family resource center that offers programs to ensure that children reach their full potential through education, therapy, and family support.
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1121 E. 7th
Austin, TX 78702
512.454.3743
800.672.0238
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| Housing and HIV counseling services for people living with HIV. Thorough intake assessment to determine eligibility for rental assistance. | Jennifer Herrera
P.O. Box 4874
Austin, TX 78765
512.458.2437
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Free computer literacy, workplace training, and GED programs geared for the adult who is eager to get the skills necessary for the local workforce.
Open enrollment every Thursday at 10:00am and 5:30pm. |
1640-B E. 2nd Street
Suite 100
Austin, TX 78702
512.326.8655
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| Offers employment and workforce development. |
Kenneth Mack
1033 La Posada Dr. #150
Austin, TX 78752
512.478.7176
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| Free adult education classes in GED preparation and English as a Second Language at several locations throughout the Austin metro area. |
Main number: 512. 223.7000
Registration: 512.223.4636
GED/ ESL: 512.223.5123
Info Recording: 512.223.5300
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| Career and general counseling, education services and anger management classes. | 812 W. 11th St.
Austin, TX 78701
512.477.9595
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| Residential substance abuse treatment and detox. | Bill Wigmore
8402 Cross Park Dr.
Austin, TX 78754
512.821.1739
800.373.2081 Toll Free
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| Offers anger management classes and services. |
Mary Grout
1030 S. Lamar St. Austin, TX 78704
512.326.1717
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Blueberry Group Home |
Affordable housing in a group home environment for women only. Limited number of beds/rooms. |
Utopia Wallace
4709-B Blueberry Trail
Austin, TX 78723
512.731.3729
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| Housing, security supervised. $125/wk or $500 month. Telephone, utilities, washer and drier. Sex offenders o.k., screening at intake. Drug and alcohol- free. | Major Lee Burkes
2612 Wheless Ln.
Austin, TX 78723
512.926.6311
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Housing. People who are currently incarcerated may be eligible for a $50 move-in opportunity. Ten apartments available. Double, and group rooms (3 people). Single rooms available based on seniority.
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Major Lee burkes
2612 Wheless Ln.
Austin, TX 78723
512.926.6311
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| Outpatient substance abuse treatment. |
1106 Clayon Lane # 105W
Austin, TX 78723
512.302.1000
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Capital IDEA works to raise low-income families into new careers starting pay $12 per hour, and benefits. They provide training, certification, and counseling. Orientation offered three times per year (Feb., June, Sept.)
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504 Lavaca St.
Austin, TX 78701
512.457.8610
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Caritas of Austin |
Serves the working poor, the homeless and the near homeless providing rent and utility assistance, hot meals, take home groceries and clothing. |
611 Neches
Austin, TX 78701
512.472.4135 |
| Provide individual self-assessment, job seeking skills training, vocational training, job placement assistance, and certification in Job Seeker’s Training or Vocational Adjustment Training. Candidates must complete the Career Services of Austin Referral From available online and follow up by phone. |
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 26492
Austin, TX 78755
Training Location:
5808 Balcones Drive
Austin, TX 78731
Business: 512.794.1089
Cell: 512.694.9301
Fax: 512.692.2526
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| Dental Care. | 15 Waller Street
Austin, TX 78702
512.972.4820
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Christian Service Center |
Provides small amounts of financial assistance for items including Texas Id cards, birth certificates, and criminal background checks. Call for appointment. |
1903 University Ave.
Austin, TX 78705
512.476.9584 |
| Christian-based workforce development for women. | Chris Rowley
Austin, TX
512.963.5330
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City of Austin, Austin Youth Development Program |
Provide full-time employment for youth 17 to 22. Provide mentoring, job readiness training and life skills support. Refer youth for alternative educational services. |
100 N IH 35
Austin, TX 78701
512.854.4591 |
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Clean Investments |
Outpatient substance abuse treatment. | Myron Burse
2406 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
512.477.6690
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| Housing and case management only for parents and their children. | Pamela Johnson
2005 Salina St.
Austin, TX 78722
512.972.5795
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| Construction employment with different certifications provided. |
4175 Freidrich Lane, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78744
512.381.4216
512.381.4251 |
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| Outpatient substance abuse treatment. |
Substance Abuse Services
2417 Ashdale Drive Austin, TX 78757 512.420.0803
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| Provides pre-release and post-release case management and employment referrals to selected non-violent inmates from Travis County State Jail. |
8101 FM 969
Austin, TX 78724
512.502.9704
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DeWitty Job Training |
Job skills/GED, ESL, etc. | 2209 Rosewood Dr. Suite 205
Austin, TX 78702
512.472.5718
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Goodwill Industries of Texas Community Rehabilitation |
Provide job quest training, job placement, job coaching, supported employment, and ongoing support services. |
Goodwill Community Center
1015 Norwood Park Blvd.
Austin, TX 78753
512.637.7100
Rosewood Job Help Center
2001 Rosewood Ave. Bldg-B #2101
Austin, TX 78702
512.480.0772
South Lamar Job Help Center
3005 S. Lamar Blvd., Suite 104
Austin, TX 78704
512.707.6894
Springdale Job Help Center
916 Springdale Rd.
Austin, TX 78702
512.480.0772
Mon.-Thurs: Walk-ins accepted
Friday: By appointment only |
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WEANGELS (for women)/ STEP Forward (for men)
To promote personal and professional growth in financially challenged individuals. They provide resume writing and interview training classes. Partners with Travis County Jail at Del Valle and Texas Department of Criminal Justice Pardon and Parole Board to teach Life Skills. |
3110 A Manor Road
Austin, TX 78723
512.457.0999 |
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| Help obtaining copies of birth certificates, applying for social security card, obtaining a drivers license, obtaining a state photo identification card and obtaining bus passes. |
Lisa Carrillo
749 Montopolis Dr.
Austin, TX 78741
512.427.2222
512.363.5290
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Provides Christian-centered services for formerly incarcerated people. Assesses and then may provide assistance for basic needs such as housing assistance, ID’s, bus passes, mentors and counseling as well as crisis intervention. Also hosts a support group that is a Faith-Based 12 Step Group to "network" with other positive people once a week.
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Cheryl R. Selby
PO Box 180925
Austin, TX 78719
512.419.0770
512.698.5678
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Project ReIntegration of Offenders (RIO) |
Provides intensive employment services including training and referrals to people who have been incarcerated through WorkSource centers across Texas. To find the centers (full service) nearest you, click here. Also see the re-entry Tools for Practitioners employment page for more information on employment guidance for formerly incarcerated people.
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Texas Workforce Commission
101 E. 15th Street
Austin, TX 78778 800.453.8140
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Push-Up Foundation |
The Push-Up Foundation is a local transitional home and rehabilitation center that helps individuals overcome their addictions through counseling, testing, food and housing assistance. |
205 Chalmers Ave.
Austin, TX 78702
512.469.0561 |
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Restorative Christian Outreach Ministries |
Provides Christ-centered anger management classes and some food and clothing assistance. Services provided by University Hills Church of Christ. | Mack Bailey
7506 Ed Bluestein Blvd
Austin, TX 78723
512.926.2431
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Skillpoint Alliance |
Offers employment readiness and hands-on training in construction (Construction Gateway) and computer technology to people who are transitioning from incarceration. Includes some college credit and job placement assistance. |
201 East 2nd Street Suite B
Austin, TX 78701 512.323.6773 x.122 |
| Provides programs for women inside the Lockhart Unit that train for healthy communication and community building skills and use of creative tools for personal and spiritual growth. Also provides mentors and aftercare support including referrals. |
P.O. Box 161763
Austin, TX 78716
512.292.6200
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| Pre-release program for victims of violent crime. Victims must request a meeting with "their" offender. The offender must admit guilt and accept responsibility for his or her actions prior to the meeting. Through VOM/D, the victim is able to receive answers to questions which may help in their healing and recovery process. | Raven Kazen
PO Box 13401
Austin, TX 78711
800.848.4284
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Outreach, Screening, and Referral (OSR) substance abuse program for adults and adolescents.
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Round Rock, TX 78664
512.255.1720
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