SERVICES WE PROVIDE

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

OUTREACH

Our staff is mobile and ready to meet people under bridges, in encampments, on the streets, and anywhere in the city of Austin. We provide:

  • Essential Needs
  • Movement (Get moving again) – Identifying Documents (TX ID, SS Card, Birth Certificate, Service Point ID), Coordinated Assessment, MAP, SNAP, SOAR
  • Connect to Resources where they are – EMS, CHP, Street Medicine, VA, CDU, Integral Care

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.

Contact Us

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