Out Youth and Transgender Wellness are proud to present the following resource guides for our community.
Trans Wellness Resource Guide
Provides a listing of resources available in Central Texas for the trans and non-binary community including medical and mental health resources, social opportunities, and much more!
BIPOC Resource Guide for central texas
Frequently updated listing specifically for the BIPOC queer and trans community. We also recommend checking out resources from our friends at allgo.
Under 18 Trans Resource Guide
Provides a listing of resources available in Central Texas for the trans and non-binary community under the age of 18 as well as their family and caregivers. The list includes medical and mental health, legal, and social resources, and more.
LGBTQIA+ Job Resource Guide
Frequently updated list of LGBTQIA+ friendly employers in Central Texas.
You can also Access COVID-19 Resources and a List of ongoing events
This list of resources will continue to be updated, and you can also find the full list to share here. If you have any suggestions or additions, please contact Emelio Garcia at emelio.garcia@outyouth.org.
General Resources
COVID-19 Information and Resources (this page is updated daily by the city)
Emergency Orders, Healthcare, Austin ISD, Central Texas Food Bank, Housing, Utilities, Transportation, Family Services, Employment, Education, Activities for Children, Courts, Homelessness Services, Census Information
Out Youth's Remote Support Resources
Resources for Paying Bills During-Covid-19
Housing, Education, Financial Stability, Health, Tax help
TAX UPDATE: Due to COVID-19, the IRS has moved Tax Day to July 15. Foundation Communities is exploring options to provide free tax help virtually. Call 512-610-7374 or email taxes@foundcom.org for more information.
Communities In Schools of Central Texas
Accessing Resources During Covid-19 -- AustinTexas.Gov
Food
Central Texas Food Bank (Find food now - Food pantry, hot meals, boxed meals)
Aunt Bertha - Emergency Food Austin
Caritas of Austin will be CLOSED to diners until further notice but will continue providing SACK LUNCHES Monday-Friday 11 AM-12:30 PM. Clients will continue to have access to food from our pantry. Serving clients who are on caseload remotely with case management/housing stability services; and in-person with groceries through our food pantry practicing social distancing.
Health
The Texas Harm Reduction Alliance
Due to COVID-19, we are suspending outreach until further notice, but we are still committed to getting people supplies. Please call us at 512-580-0580 or come by the center if you need supplies. We are located at 1909 E. 38th 1/2 St. Suite C. You can also get supplies from the Austin Harm Reduction Coalition van
COVID-19 phone line for uninsured Travis County residents and established patients is 512-978-8775. Hours of operation are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday-Friday. CommUnity Care Clinics (brick and mortar facilities) to remain OPEN.
Resources for Undocumented Immigrants
Immigrants, Refugees and Spanish Language Resources
Resource List (Nationally, By state, Houston, & Dallas)
Benefits
Texas Workforce - Unemployment Benefits
Employment
Natural Grocers - job postings
At Home with Children
Educational and at home “field trip” activities
Food for students and caregivers Mon-Fri
Free Puppet Making and Puppeteering Youth Classes
Simply answer questions to join a private group
Facebook - TransATX (Private Group)
Facebook - Austin Queer/Trans Housing (Private Group)
Facebook - Austin Queer Job Board (Private Group)
Facebook - Chronically Queer Austin (Private Group)
Facebook- Intellihelp (Private Group)
Facebook - Queer Census ATX (Public Group)
COVID -19 Trans/Queer Relief Form (Community lead effort)
Are you out of work because of COVID-19? Do you need basic supplies? Soap? Food? Toilet Paper? OR Do you need support related to COVID-19 otherwise? We want to help! If you identify as queer/trans and CAN HELP provide funds, food or other help OR if you're queer/trans and NEED HELP, please fill out this form...we want to connect you to each other!
Transgender and Non-binary Meditation Group (Wednesdays 7p via Google Hangout or Facebook Live - check page for updates)
Free Online Lessons
Fender - Free Online Guitar and Ukulele Lessons
Free Online Ivy League Courses
Free Coding and Programming Lessons
Free Things You Can Do at Home to Keep Busy
Free online streaming
Austin Public Library - Virtual Library (Must have a current library card to read, listen, watch on your computer or mobile device 24/7 when you download or stream eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, movies, and music