Adult Day Care Center - Central Location

Lutheran Social Services of the South 3710 Cedar Street, Suite 199 Austin, TX 78705 Telephone Numbers: (512)458-6305 Hours: 7:00 am - 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday Fees: None for eligible clients; sliding scale. Eligibility: Elderly and/or disabled persons, who are low-income, are physician-referred, and meet Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) criteria; private-pay individuals accepted when space is available. Intake Procedure: Contact the center staff or call TDHS staff (444-0511) for referral.

Social services, nutrition, transportation, supervised protective setting, advocacy, nursing services, shopping assistance, field trips, and educational programs. Source of Funds: Title XIX (Medicaid), Title XX (Medicare)

ARCIL - Advocacy Services
5555 N. Lamar, Suite J-125
Austin, TX 78751

Telephone Numbers:
(512) 467-0744
(512) 467-2417 Fax
(512) 467-0744 TDD

Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday
Fees: None
Eligibility: No eligibility requirements
Intake Procedure: Call to schedule the appointment. Intake is normally on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and occasionally on Friday
Personnel: Information and referral specialist
Languages: Bilingual
Waiting List: No
Geographic Area: Austin and surrounding counties
Disability Access: Wheelchair accessible.
Source of funds: Federal and state grants

Support for person obtaining services. - file appeals - call agencies. Assisting persons with disabilities and their families to access services, including Social Security benefits, MCD, MAP, etc. Any services and programs available to the public. Support groups and mental
assistance programs, vocational rehabilitation services.

Clinic Card

A person who has applied for S.S.I. and also needs a Clinic Card must go to:

Brackenridge Hospital Eligibility Section
(3rd floor of old building)
1500 East 15th St.
Austin, Texas 78701
512-445-0022

CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT
Applicant must live in Travis County, and may apply at a neighborhood center.

Legal Services for Austin and Surrounding Areas

Advocacy, Inc.
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd., Suite 171 E
Austin, Texas 78757
512-454-4816
1-800-252-9108

Lawyer Referral Service
P. 0. Box 218
Austin, Texas 78767
512-472-8303
For those who do not meet low-income guidelines for Legal Aid, LRS will refer you to a lawyer who can meet your needs for legal services.

Legal Aide Society of Central Texas
205 W. 9th Street, Suite 200
Austin, Texas 78701
512-476-7244
Offers legal services in housing law, consumer law, domestic law and miscellaneous civil law for residents of Travis County whom meet financial guidelines.

Women's Legal Project
1-800-777-3247
An attorney can advise you of your legal rights over the phone.

Medicaid Application

Call the Department of Human Resources (D.H.R.) for an appointment Human Resources Medicaid Section Post Road (off Oltorf @ Congress) Austin, Tx 512-834-0162 then press #7 D.H.R.

General Information: 512-832-7745

Austin/Travis County Medical Assistance Program

1111 E. Ceasar Chavez Austin, Texas 78702 512-469-2108

Provides medical care and prescriptions with a co-payment at designated pharmacies for residents who meet financial guidelines.

Organizations that Provide Physician Referrals

• Brackenridge Physician Referral 512-324-4450
  
  
• Doctor Finder - South Austin Medical Center 512-478-3627
  
  
• Seton Physician Referral 512-324-1997
  
  
• St. David's Find a Physician & Information Line 512-478-3627
  
  
• Travis County Medical Exchange 512-458-1121