About LINC Austin

We believe in building meaningful connections and providing comprehensive support to those in need. That is why LINC Austin is dedicated to providing hands-on mobile outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness. Our compassionate mobile outreach team offers not only essential needs and case management but also friendship, hope, and mentorship.

Our Areas

Our outreach team focuses primarily on:

  • Highway 183: North to Burnet Road and South to Manor Road
  • Highway 290
  • Interstate 35 Corridor: 51st Street north to Travis County/Williamson County line

Vision

Our vision is a community where all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, are treated with compassion and respect. We envision a future where every unhoused person is supported and empowered to find their own path to stability and fulfillment. We are committed to walking alongside the unhoused, without judgment, providing the support and resources they need to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

Mission

Our vision is a community where all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, are treated with compassion and respect. We envision a future where every unhoused person is supported and empowered to find their own path to stability and fulfillment. We are committed to walking alongside the unhoused, without judgment, providing the support and resources they need to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

What We Offer

Friendship: Compassionate and genuine relationships based on hope and encouragement.

Essential Needs: Food and snacks, clothing, hygiene items, sleeping bags, backpacks, blankets, and other necessities available.

Case Management Services:

  • Personal Documentation (State IDs, Social Security Cards, Birth Certificates)
  • Resources (Housing/Coordinated Assessments)
  • Health Insurance/MAP Resources
  • Self-Resolution
  • Family Reunification
  • Programs to Resolve Obstacles to Housing

NAVIGATION AND PREPARATION FOR HOUSING

As our outreach efforts build relationships with individuals, our focus naturally shifts toward delivering more personalized care. Our ultimate goal is to identify and address the specific obstacles and barriers they face. By understanding their unique circumstances, we can then provide tangible steps and guidance to help them overcome their current situation and pave the way towards a more sustainable and hopeful future.

We believe that this work is crucial in building a healthier, stronger, and more confident life. Our team is here to guide each individual through the referral process, offering unwavering support every step of the way. From accompanying clients to appointments to providing advocacy, we are committed to walking hand-in-hand with them on their journey towards a brighter future.

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Self-care Services

  • Mental Health Referrals and Support
  • Substance Abuse Referrals and Support
  • Medical and Dental Care Referrals and Support
  • SSI/SOAR Referrals (Where Appropriate)
  • Housing Preparation and Self-Resolution

LINC Austin believes in strengthening the whole person by utilizing our CORE Values. As we foster meaningful relationships with our clients, our focus shifts towards preparing them for their unique next steps. Each individual’s path forward is distinct, and as such, we cater to their specific needs. Some clients may be eligible for housing programs, while others may require employment referrals or assistance in overcoming obstacles that hinder their ability to resolve their housing situation on their own. 

We provide diligent assistance in: 

  • Preparing for Housing
  • Navigation and Referral
  • Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
  • Rapid RE-Housing (RRH)
  • Self-Resolution
  • Employment Referrals
  • Job Training and Trade Education Referrals
  • SSI/SOAR Referrals
  • GED and College Referrals
  • Life Skills Education

eDUCATION

Following our CORE Values, LINC Austin uses a holistic approach that strengthens each individual. We consider Life Skills training and mentorship to be important factors that ensure sustainability and growth.

Our team provides informal and formal training in a variety of areas, including: 
  • Personal Hygiene 
  • Housekeeping 
  • Budgeting 
  • Cooking Skills 
  • Community and Relationship Building 
Hands Together Teamwork Concept

Our Partners

We work with local organizations to provide exceptional service in our community. LINC Austin is always grateful for our many partners who walk alongside us daily as we reach families and individuals who need to know Christ the most.

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  • Texas District LCMS
  • LWML – Texas District
  • Upbring and Upbring School of Arts and Sciences
  • Acts Network
  • Beautiful Savior – Austin
  • Good Shepherd – Cedar Park
  • Immanuel – Temple
  • Redeeming Grace – Austin
  • Saint Paul – Austin
  • Vineyard of Christ – Rosanky
  • Zion Lutheran Church – Georgetown
  • ECHO
  • Redeemer Lutheran Church