Partner
Agency
Resource
Guide
Hays County Food Bank - Partner Agencies
Academic Beginnings Child Development Center
ARCIL - San Marcos
Buda United Methodist Church (BUMC)
Central Texas Life Care
Community Action, Inc. Programs
Consolidated Rehabilitation Therapies
CTMC Hospice Care
Dripping Springs Helping Hands, Inc.
ECI Homespun
Family for Life
First Baptist Church - Kyle
Gary Job Corps
Greater San Marcos Youth Council (GSMYC)
Hays Caldwell Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (HCCADA)
Hays CISD – Communities-In-Schools Program (C-I-S)
Hays CISD - Pregnancy, Education, and Parenting Program (PEP)
Hays County Food Bank
Hays County Juvenile Center
Hays County Personal Health Department
Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center (HCWC)
Hope & Love 4 Kids
Immanuel Baptist Church
Kyle Housing Authority
La Vista Retirement
Mariposa Apartment Homes
Hays County Food Bank - Partner Agencies (continued)
MHMR/ Scheib Mental Health Center
Mission Cristiana Maranatha
PromiseLand San Marcos
Redwood Baptist Church
Salvation Army
San Marcos CISD - Family Learning Center
San Marcos CISD - Phoenix Academy
San Marcos CISD - School-Age Pregnant and Parenting Program
San Marcos Housing Authority
San Marcos Youth Services Bureau (YSB)
Southside Community Center
St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) - Santa Cruz Catholic Church
St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) - St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Stonebrook Retirement
Sunrise Village I & II
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Victory Outreach Recovery Home - Women
Vista Care Hospice
Wimberley Crisis Bread Basket
Wimberley United Methodist Church - Barnabas Connection (WUMC)
Hays County Food Bank - Partner Agencies - Index of Services
YouthServices:
Assisted&IndependentLiving:
ECI Homespun
HCISD – C-I-S
Community Action, Inc. Programs
Gary Job Corps
San Marcos YSB
Academic Beginnings Child Dev. Cntr. Dripping Springs
Helping Hands, Inc. GSMYC
SMCISD - Family Learning Center
ARCIL – San Marcos
La Vista Retirement
Sunrise Village I & II
Mariposa Apartment Homes
Stonebrook Retirement
Counseling:
FinancialSupport:
(Utilities, rent, gas, clothing, etc.)
ARCIL – San Marcos
TX. Dept. of Family & Protective Services
HCISD – C-I-S Family
for Life GSMYC
HCCADA
Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center MHMR/ Scheib
Mental Health Center Central Texas Life Care
Victory Outreach Home
FoodServices:
Hays County Food Bank
WUMC – Barnabas Connection (referral) BUMC
First Baptist Church – Kyle
SVDP – Santa Cruz Catholic Church SVDP –
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Dripping Springs Helping Hands, Inc.
Mission Christiana Maranatha
PromiseLand San Marcos
Redwood Baptist Church
SMCISD Phoenix Academy
San Marcos Housing Authority
Wimberley Crisis Bread Basket
PALS – Pet Food & Veterinarian Assistance
WUMC–Barnabas Connection (referral)
BUMC
First Baptist Church – Kyle
SVDP – Santa Cruz Catholic Church
SVDP – St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Salvation Army
Dripping Springs Helping Hands, Inc.
MedicalAssistance:
ECI Homespun
Hays County Personal Health Dept.
Consolidated Rehabilitation Therapies
CTMC Hospice Care
Vista Care Hospice
Housing&Shelter:
ParentingSupport:
ARCIL – San Marcos (referral)
WUMC – Barnabas Connection (referral) Southside
Community Center
Salvation Army
Kyle Housing Authority
Hope & Love Kids
GSMYC
Hays CISD PEP
SMCISD - School Age Pregnant & Parenting
Program
Other services provided through 211 (Just dial 211 and follow prompt that applies.)
Location:
1506 IH 35 South
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-805-7962
Website:
n/a
Email:
n/a
Days&HoursofOperation: Monday Friday, 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Meals are provided.
ServiceArea:
n/a
EligibilityRequirements:
n/a
Location:
618 South Guadalupe, Ste 103
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Contact Numbers:
512-396-5790, 1-800-572-2973, fax: 512-396-5794
Website:
www.arcil.com
Email:
sanmarcos@arcil.com
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on Holidays & Weekends.
ServicesProvided:
Advocacy-provide information & assistance for people with disabilities & their families in accessing support systems, & promoting changes that enhance full access to the community. Independent living skills-training, functional life skills training, social & recreational activities.
Referral-for housing, education, attendant assistance services, community resources for related
services. Peer Counseling-offer the opportunity to interact with peers sharing knowledge, experiences & related issues such as: friendship, leisure recreation, family support.
ServiceArea:
ARCIL San Marcos services are available to persons with disabilities, their families & communities in Hays, Caldwell, Comal, & Blanco counties.
EligibilityRequirements:
No Qualifications Required.
Location:
302 Elm Street
Buda, Texas 78610
Contact Number:
512-295-6981
Website:
www.budaumc.org
Email:
(to volunteer) wketteman@budaedc.com
Days&HoursofOperation:
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon; Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 10 a.m.
ServicesProvided:
Food Assistance-Amount of groceries given is based upon the number living in the home. Visits to the pantry are limited to 2 per month, maximum visits-6 per six months. Helping HandsOur Pastor’s Discretionary account assists the needy in the Buda and Kyle area with utilities,
rent, and gas vouchers.
ServiceArea:
Must live in the Buda or Kyle zip codes (78610 or 78640)
EligibilityRequirements:
Must show proof of current residency in the above area (current power bill would work). Proof
of identification of all persons, regardless of age, living in the home. We will copy all documents and place them on file for reference during future visits.
Location:
115 Warden Lane
San Marcos, Tx 78666
Contact Number:
512-396-3020
Website:
www.txlifecare.org
Email:
cherimartin@txlifecare.org
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Free pregnancy tests, options counseling, material assistance.
ServiceArea:
Hays County and beyond.
EligibilityRequirements:
None
Location:
101 Uhland Rd, Ste 101
P.O. Box 748
San Marcos, Texas 78667
Contact Number:
512-392-1161
Website:
www.communityaction.com
Email:
Please see website for specific program listings.
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Community Action, Inc. mobilizes its resources and engages the community in order to move
families out of poverty and to ensure their children’s success in school.
ServiceArea:
The agency provides a wide range of services in Hays County and in other counties in the rural
area surrounding Travis County. The main office is located in San Marcos, with outreach centers, health clinics, child development centers, senior citizen centers and adult education classrooms located throughout the service area.
EligibilityRequirements:
Varies per program; please see website.
CONSOLIDATED
REHABILITATION THERAPIES
Location:
101 Uhland Rd, #112
San Marcos, Tx 78666
Contact Number:
512-396-0872
Website:
www.consolidatedrehab.com
Email:
Please call office.
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 noon
ServicesProvided:
Consolidated Rehab Therapies is a private company categorized under Rehabilitation Center,
outpatient treatment.
ServiceArea:
San Marcos, Texas
EligibilityRequirements:
Anyone is eligible; pay by insurance or out of pocket.
Location:
1315 IH 35 North
San Marcos, Tx 78666
Contact Number:
512-754-6159; Toll Free: 1-866-754-6159
Website:
www.ctmc.org
Email:
Abel.Rodriguez@AHSS.ORG
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Skilled nursing services, chaplain, medical social worker, rehabilitations services, home health
aides, bereavement care, respite care, caring volunteers, 24-hour a day access to a registered
nurse, medications associated with terminal illness are covered, medical equipment and supplies
related to terminal illness are covered.
ServiceArea:
Blanco County- Blanco, Payton Colony; Caldwell County- Dale, Fentress, Lockhart, Luling,
Lytton Springs, Martindale, Maxwell, McMahan, McNeil, Mustang Ridge, Niederwald, Prairie
Lea, Taylorsville; Comal County- Canyon Lake, Fischer, Gruene, Hunter, New Braunfels, Sattler; Hays County- Buda, Driftwood, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Manchaca, San Marcos, Wimberley; Guadalupe County- Geronimo, McQueeney, New Berlin, Staples, Seguin; Travis
County- Austin, Creedmoor
EligibilityRequirements:
Guidelines for hospice admission: Certify terminally ill and have prognosis of six months or
less; patient must elect hospice benefit under the care of a physician.
Location:
28900 RR 12
P.O. Box 804
Dripping Springs, Tx 78620
Contact Number:
512-858-7219
Website:
www.helpinghands-drippingsprings.org
Email:
radioactivity@austin.rr.com
Days&HoursofOperation:
Hours of Pantry Operation: Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (For seniors & disabled clients.
Individual approval required for others having special needs.); Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Food Distribution- Non-perishable foods are donated by individuals, churches, local businesses, service organizations & schools. Fresh meat, eggs, bread & cheese are purchased weekly
from a local grocer. Volunteers go to the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) in Austin each week
to collect supplemental food items. Financial Aid- Individuals seeking financial aid for
necessities (i.e., electricity, water, propane, etc.) are helped by volunteer members of a so- cial
work committee. These volunteers assess requests, make payments within defined guide- lines,
and report to the Board on the appropriate actions taken. This assistance is provided to help our
neighbors in need to “get back on their feet,” enabling them to lend a helping hand to others
when their own situation improves. Confidentiality of clients is maintained at all times.
Back to School- School supplies are provided for those students requesting aid. Helping Hands
works closely with DSISD schools & volunteers to collect needed items which are distributed at
the pantry. Local churches & businesses “Adopt a Grade” to provide funding for the supplies.
Project Elf- is a community wide Christmas gift drive for families in the Dripping Springs area
that need an extra hand.
ServiceArea:
Dripping Springs, Texas
EligibilityRequirements:
Families in the Dripping Springs area that need an extra hand.
Location:
1901 Dutton Dr, Ste D
San Marcos, Tx 78666
Contact Number:
512-558-2024
HOMESPUN
Website:
www.hillcountry.org
Email:
ksimon@hillcounty.org
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
For children could include - Assistive technology services & devices; Audiology; developmental services; early identification, screening, & assessment; health services necessary to enable the
child to benefit from the other early intervention services; medical services for diagnostic or
evaluation purposes; nursing services; nutrition services; occupational therapy; physical therapy; psychological services; speech/language therapy; vision services.
For families could include - Family counseling/education; case management; social work services; transition services; transportation to ECI services.
ServiceArea:
Hays, Blanco, Comal, Kendall, Gillespie, Llano, Mason, Menard, Kimble, Kerr, Real, Bandera,
Kinney, Uvalde, & Medina Counties.
EligibilityRequirements:
Children 0-3 years old, who are delayed in their development or have development that is not
typical. Children with certain medical conditions may also qualify for ECI services.
Location:
702-B Bracewood Circle
San Marcos, Tx 78666
Contact Number:
512-393-9369
Website:
www.family4life.org
Email:
info@family4life.org
Days&HoursofOperation:
Please call office number, 512-393-9369
ServicesProvided:
Camp Family For Life- enables siblings to try new things and get reacquainted with one another through activities. Campers are matched with a volunteer buddy that can provide the support and encouragement that they may need to have a positive experience at camp. Teambuilding Games– is designed to support, empower and prepare families in foster care as they approach their emancipation from the foster system. The Care Team– serves as support and intervention resource and tool for siblings struggling to communicate with one another or experiencing difficulty with the reunification or transition process. Family Activities– we create
situations where children can experience positive, self-affirming childhood events and activi- ties.
We are dedicated to understanding these events as times to heal in the sometimes turbulent
relationship between siblings. The Dad’Zone- supports fatherhood through education, teambuilding activities and weekly discussion and activity groups in a 12-week curriculum. The
Dad’Zone also provides mentor services and support to fathers in our community, as well as inhome services as needed or requested. Other support programs offered- individual peer support, peer support in a group setting, family ‘playshops’, take home resources & activities,
workshops for parents, services on a donation basis.
ServiceArea:
Primarily the San Marcos area.
EligibilityRequirements:
n/a
First Baptist Church-Kyle
Location:
400 W Center St
Kyle, Tx 78640
Contact Number:
512-268-3511
Website:
www.fbckyle.com
Email:
info@fbckyle.com
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; closed for lunch, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Food Assistance- on emergency walk-in basis; Clothing Closet- Wednesdays, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
ServiceArea:
Primarily Kyle area.
EligibilityRequirements:
Assists anyone in need.
Location:
2800 Airport Hwy 21
P.O. Box 967
San Marcos, Tx 78667
Contact Number:
512-396-6966
Website:
www.gary.jobcorps.gov
Email:
Tipton.Latanya@jobcorps.org
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Academic Programs - GED/High School Diploma - One of our top goals at Gary Job Corps is
to ensure that every qualified student obtains his or her GED or high school diploma or both.
(Please call for further information.)
ELL Program - Our English Language Learning (ELL) Program is offered to students needing
to learn English. Students will use some of the world’s best language-learning software to help
them in their transition. Students also receive regular instruction that relates to their chosen career technical training.
Driver’s Education - Adult and teen driver’s education classes are offered to all students. Students receive all the required training to obtain a Texas driver’s license.
Career Technical Training - Gary Job Corps provides career technical training in several vocational trades. (Please call for further information.) Job Corps is committed to the development
of green job training. All students who enter in Advanced Construction and Manufacturing career technical training areas will train in a variety of green subject areas. (Please call for a complete list of career areas.)
Other Benefits: Pay & Allowances; Dependant Child Allotment; Clothing Allowance; Housing; Meals; Basic Medical, Dental, Optometrist Services; Placement Services.
ServiceArea:
Please call local office at 512-396-6966.
EligibilityRequirements:
Please contact 512-396-6966 if you would like more information about Gary Job Corps.
Location:
1402 IH-35 North
P.O. Box 1455
San Marcos, Tx 78666 (78667)
Contact Number:
512-754-0500
Report suspected child abuse or neglect: 1-800-252-5400.
Website:
www.gsmyc.org
Email:
info@gsmyc.org
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
The Children’s Shelter- children are cared for until it is safe for them to return home or until
permanent living arrangements can be made. Referrals come from the Texas Department of
Family & Protective Services, local law enforcement and the children themselves. Counselingchildren, under the age of 18 who live in Hays County or who are eligible to attend Hays
County schools and their families are eligible to receive STAR services at no charge. These
programs are provided in an effort to keep children at home and to strengthen families. Parenting- you will have access to the evidence-based program, STEP, to help you, as a parent, feel
better about the job you’re doing and to enjoy your children more than ever before. STEP classes
provide the tools for you to fulfill this challenge in an effective, non-threatening man- ner. Kids
Exchange- this program is provided to support your children who are facing chal- lenges due to
parental separation, divorce or other family conflict by providing a safe environ- ment where
they can further develop and experience positive relationships with the adults in their lives.
ServiceArea:
Hays County
EligibilityRequirements:
Children and youth under the age of 18 and their families.
Location:
1901 Dutton Dr, Ste E
San Marcos, Tx 78666
Contact Number:
512-396-7695; 1-800-733-1214
Website:
www.hayscaldwellcouncil.org
Email:
info@hayscaldwellcouncil.org
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Substance Abuse Screening– in partnership with Bluebonnet MHMR, alcohol and drug screenings and
assessments are provided at the Council office. Call 512-396-7695 for an appointment. For Crisis
intervention, call 800-508-0834. Follow-Up Services. After clients are provided the appropriate treatment
referral to meet their individual needs, the Council provides continuing guidance and support to the client
following initial service. Information and Education Services– The Council increases community
awareness of alcohol, drug, and related issues and resources through community presentations, community
events such as Red Ribbon Week, and health fairs. Prevention Programs i n c l u d e Life Skills Education
in the classroom for 3-8 grades and with students K-12 grades during the school day in small groups
through the Kids Connection and Youth Connection Program. High School students can also receive
classroom education through the Project Toward No Drug Abuse Program. Treatment Program- Project
HOPE provides substance abuse services on an outpatient basis for adolescents and their families. IOPAdult Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program provides substance abuse services for adults on an outpatient
basis. Offender Education Programs for minors offered are: Minor in Possession (MIP); Minor in Possession
of Tobacco (MIT) Nature of Marijuana (NOM).
ServiceArea:
Hays & Caldwell Counties
EligibilityRequirements:
Most services are offered free of charge, while others are based upon a sliding scale fee
structure. No one will be denied services due to the inability to pay. All services are kept
strictly confidential.
Communities In Schools
HELPING KIDS STAY IN SCHOOL AND PREPARE FOR LIFE
Location:
HCISD Campuses Camino Real Elementary, 170 Las Brisas Blvd, Niederwald, Tx 78640, 512-268-8505 x2457
Hemphill Elementary, 3995 E. FM 150, Kyle, Tx 78640, 512-268-4144
Lehman High School, 1700 Lehman Rd, Kyle, Tx 78640, 512-268-8454 x7657
Simon Middle School, 3839 East FM 150, Kyle, Tx 78640, 512-268-8507 x2558
Tom Green Elementary, 1301 Old Goforth Rd, Buda, Tx 78610, 512-295-3506
Wallace Middle School, 1500 W Center St, Kyle, Tx 78640, 512-268-5402
Barton Jr. High, 4950 Jack C. Hays Trail, Buda, Tx 78610, 512-268-1050
Chapa Middle School, 3311 Dacy Ln, Kyle, Tx 78640, 512-268-8500
Hays High School, 4800 Jack C. Hays Trail, Buda, Tx 78610, 512-268-1581
Contact Numbers:
Please See Location Listing.
Website:
n/a
Email:
Contact individual HCISD campus listed above.
Days&HoursofOperation:
Contact individual HCISD campus listed above.
ServicesProvided:
The mission of Communities In Schools is to champion the connection of needed community
resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for
life. By bringing caring adults into the schools to address children’s unmet needs, CIS provides
the link between educators and the community. The result: teachers are free to teach, and students - many in jeopardy of dropping out - have the opportunity to focus on learning.
ServiceAreas:
HCISD Campuses
EligibilityRequirements:
In some schools, services are made available to all students and their families. In other schools,
CIS connects services with particular students in need, either on a one-time basis or as part of a
carefully monitored case management system.
Pregnancy, Education
& Parenting Program
Location:
4800 Jack C. Hays Trail
Buda, Tx 787610
Contact Number:
512-268-2911 x6269, Katie Campbell - Program Coordinator
512-268-8454 x8622
Website:
www.hayscisd.net
Email:
campbellk@hayscisd.net
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Child care (Early HeadStart), counseling, transportation, social services, parenting education,
drop out prevention for pregnant & parenting students including expectant dads.
ServiceArea:
Hays CISD
EligibilityRequirements:
Pregnant or parenting students enrolled in Hays CISD (including expectant dads/students).
Location:
220 Herndon St.
San Marcos, Tx 78666
ContactNumber:
512-392-8300
Website:
www.haysfoodbank.org
Email:
Jerry Gracy-Executive Director- jgracy@haysfoodbank.org
Jane Moore-Community Relations Coordinator- jmoore@haysfoodbank.org Lisa
Henggeler -Donor Development Coordinator- lhenggeler@haysfoodbank.org
Margaret Denson Client Services Coordinator- mdenson@haysfoodbank.org
Albert Garcia- Operations Manager - operations@haysfoodbank.org
Kirby Rowton – Assistant Operations Manager - operations@haysfoodbank.org
Jim Wagner- Volunteer Coordinator- jwagner@haysfoodbank.org
Jesse Buchoz-Administrative Support Coordinator- jbuchoz@haysfoodbank.org
Eric Lundquist-Weekend Crew Leader- el1070@txstate.edu
Days&HoursofOperation:
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Food Distribution Locations: (Subject to change)
Monday @ Noon – Dunbar Recreation Center – 801 Martin Luther King, San Marcos
Tuesday @ Noon - St. Anthony’s Catholic Church - 801 N. Burleson, Kyle
Wednesday @ 6 p.m. –San Marcos CISD-501 S. LBJ Drive San Marcos
Wednesday @ 6 p.m. - La Roca Fellowship - 5411 Goforth Rd, Kyle
Thursday @ 11 a.m. - Calvary Baptist Church - 1906 N. IH 35, San Marcos
Thursday @ 4 p.m. – Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church-312 Lockhart Street,
Martindale
Please visit our website for public distribution site maps.
ServicesProvided:
Food assistance.
ServiceArea:
Hays County, including those areas served by SMCISD (Redwood & Martindale).
EligibilityRequirements:
Show picture ID @ each visit to a public distribution site.
Bring proof of Hays County residency on first visit with a utility bill, lease, etc.
JUVENILE
CENTER
Location:
2250 Clovis Barker Rd
San Marcos, Tx 78666
Contact Number:
512-393-5220 x210 - Lori Wills
Website:
www.co.hays.tx.us/departments (scroll down to Juvenile Detention Center)
Email:
lwills.hcjc@hotmail.com
Days&HoursofOperation:
Boot Camp - 24-hours/ 7 days a week
Ms. Wills - Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Treatment for adolescents with drug, alcohol or behavior problems, rehabilitation.
ServiceArea:
On-site services for court ordered adolescents. If on probation: Hays County Only.
EligibilityRequirements:
On probation or court ordered.
PERSONAL HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Locations:
San Marcos: 401-A Broadway
Kyle: 150 Lockhart Rd
Contact Numbers:
San Marcos: 512-393-5520
Kyle: 512-268-1270
Website:
www.co.hays.tx.us (click on departments; then, choose personal health)
Email:
Margie@co.hays.tx.us
Days&HoursofOperation:
San Marcos: Monday - 8 a.m.-12 noon & 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8 a.m.-12 noon & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Friday - 8 a.m.-12 noon & 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Kyle: Monday - 8 a.m.-12 noon & 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday - 8 a.m.-12 noon & 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
The Hays County Personal Health Department offers a wide range of services, including primary health care, maternity and women’s health, well child and immunization programs
(including, but not limited to, flu shots) and indigent health care services. Staff is on hand to
assist those applying for indigent health services. Additional responsibilities include tuberculosis and other communicable disease prevention and control and public health preparedness services.
ServiceArea:
Hays County
EligibilityRequirements:
No one will be turned away due to an inability to pay.
Location:
1400 IH 35 N
P.O. Box 234
San Marcos, Tx 78667
Contact Numbers:
512-396-3404, 512-396-3616
Website:
www.hcwc.org
Email:
lniemynski@hcwc.org
Days&HoursofOperation:
Shelter hours: 7 days a week, 24 hrs.
Business hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Temporary housing at the shelter, legal advocacy, peer advocacy, counseling for adults and
children, outreach services, child abuse services.
ServiceArea:
Hays and Caldwell Counties
EligibilityRequirements:
Suffering from domestic abuse, child abuse, and/or sexual assault.
HOPE AND LOVE 4 KIDS
Location:
341 Fairfield Drive Kyle, Texas 78640
Contact Numbers:
PHONE: 512-585-1726
FAX: 512-268-6039
Website:
http://www.hopeandlove4kids.org
Email:
tatum@hopeandlove4kids.org for volunteers
Mission Statement:
Helping children in our community by providing basic necessities, comforting them in their
time of need and uplifting them through service and outreach
Days&HoursofOperation:
ServicesProvided:
We’re privileged to serve the children of Hays County and strive to positively impact the
community by providing charitable assistance and education. Our board of directors, staff and
volunteers are committed to providing an unwavering support structure to help encourage
positive life choices and to position our kids for success.
ServiceArea:
EligibilityRequirements:
Location:
4000 East FM 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(Between I 35 & Hwy 21 right across from Hemphill Elementary)
Contact Number:
512-268-5471
Website:
www.immanuelbaptistkyle.net
Email:
dkoger@austin.rr.com
Days&HoursofOperation:
Call for hours.
ServicesProvided:
Sunday Morning - Bible Studies for all ages 9:45 a.m.
Worship Services - 10:55 a.m. in English & Spanish
Wednesday Evening - 7 p.m.
Immanuel’s Ladies & Immanuel’s Men Friday Evening - 7:15 p.m.
Immanuel’s Spanish Fellowship/Youth Gathering
ServiceArea:
Kyle
EligibilityRequirements:
Handles each case individually, as long as they live in the Kyle area. Refers clients to the food
bank for food assistance.
KYLE HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Location:
417 W 2nd St.
Kyle, TX 78640
Contact Number:
512-268-7801
Website:
n/a
Email:
kha@grandecom.net
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed on Friday.
ServicesProvided:
Low income housing.
ServiceArea:
Kyle
EligibilityRequirements:
Information needed to process application: Completed application with signature of anyone
who will occupy the apartment over the age of 18 years old. Copy of birth certificates on all who
will occupy the apartment. If residents of the United States copy of papers showing resi- dent
status. Copy of driver’s license or ID card on anyone who will occupy the apartment over the
age of 18 years old. Copy of Social Security cards on all household members who will oc- cupy
the apartment. Verification of all income in the household on anyone who is over the age of 18
years old (employment, child support, unemployment, social security, SSI, TANF, money given
to you from family members for household expenses) any source of income your house- hold
may receive. Elderly (over the age of 62 years) or physically challenged any medical ex- penses
that you pay monthly (prescriptions, Medicare premiums, supplemental health insur- ance,
doctor/hospital bill. - no burial or life insurance). Previous rental history (address/phone
numbers of previous landlords).
A Full Service
Independent Living Community
Location:
1615 Redwood Road
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-396-2333 voice
512-396-9923 TTY
512-396-2623 Fax
Website:
www.lavistaonline.com
Email:
0896@ncr.org
Days&HoursofOperation: Monday Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Independent Living, Regular Activities
ServiceArea:
La Vista Residence
EligibilityRequirements:
Age Restriction - 62+; income restrictions; call for rental rates; rent not based on income;
Accept Section 8.
Location:
2600 Hunter Road
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-392-9588, 512-392-9589 fax
Website:
www.hunterroad.mariposaapartmenthomes.com
Email:
patti.bedsole@mariposaapartmenthomes.com
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Offer affordable one & two bedroom apartment homes to active adults ages 55 & over. We do have a
small allowance for individuals ages 40 - 54 as well.
ServiceArea: Mariposa Residence
EligibilityRequirements:
With us being a part of the Affordable Housing program, there are specific income guidelines
you must meet. Applicant’s yearly income can’t exceed $32,820.00 for one person or $37,500 for two
people. We do allow pets with a $400 fully refundable deposit & a $5 per pet rent per month. No
aggressive breeds, no more than 2 pets & a 40 lb. maximum.
MHMR/ SCHEIB
MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Location:
1200 Bishop St
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-392-7151
Website:
www.hillcountry.org
Email:
Please call office.
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Services provided to children & adolescents & adults with mental health disorders including
major depression disorder, bipolar & schizophrenia. We do pharmaceutical management with
the doctors, medication related services with the nurse, case management & psychosocial rehabilitation to include supportive housing & employment, medication management and symptom
management with the case managers.
ServiceArea:
Hays County & Blanco County
EligibilityRequirements:
No insurance, Medicaid or Medicare insurance, no addition to alcohol or drugs (we would refer
out) & individual meetings to determine whether their symptoms match with our population
diagnosis.
MISSION CRISTIANA MARANATHA
Location:
1130 Hwy 123
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-392-2686, 512-392-2686 fax
Website:
n/a
Email:
n/a
Days&HoursofOperation:
Tuesday, Thursday: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
ServicesProvided:
Food assistance.
ServiceArea:
Hays County
EligibilityRequirements:
n/a
Location:
P.O. Box 401
San Marcos, TX 78667
Contact Number:
512-754-PALS (7257)
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press 2 to request a voucher
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press 5 to leave a general message
Website:
www.preventalitter.com
Email:
General Info: pal@preventalitter.com
Spay/Neuter Voucher Assistance: vouchers@preventalitter.com
Days&HoursofOperation: We
do not have office hours.
We are an all-volunteer organization, and are available via email or by phone.
ServicesProvided:
Vouchers for low-cost and free spay/neuter
Assistance with vaccinations (when combined with spay/neuter)
Pet food (on a limited basis)
Feral cat (TNRM) education and assistance
We DO NOT take in pets, adopt pets, or re-home pets. Please refer to the San Marcos Regional
Animal Shelter or to PAWS Animal Shelter for pet adoption or surrender.
ServiceArea:
Hays County and adjacent counties (as funds are available)
EligibilityRequirements:
We serve low income, unemployed, those receiving Medicaid, food stamps, Social Security; or
those with medical hardships or other extenuating financial circumstances.
Location:
1650 Lime Kiln Rd. San
Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-392-4357, 512-392-4367 fax
Website:
www.psmchurch.com
Email:
info@psmchurch.com
Days&HoursofOperation: Monday Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Please call for an appointment. If you have an emergency and no one is available at the office,
please call and leave a message. Someone will contact you promptly.
ServicesProvided:
Sundays: Family Worship Services - 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.; The Walk - 6 p.m. Children’s Ministry
is provided at all services.
Tuesdays: Women’s Prayer - 6 a.m.
Wednesdays: Men’s Prayer - 6 a.m.
PromiseGroups: 7 p.m. in homes across the area
PSM Fusion Youth Service: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
ServiceArea:
We welcome everyone to get involved in ministry.
EligibilityRequirements:
We require nothing to get started. Once you begin in an area, your skills, history, & leadership
will determine how you advance or progress. Background checks are required for all volunteering in ministries that involve minors.
REDWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
Location:
2050 Poplar
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
Sulema Arrecis-512-938-2357
512-353-3269; Brother Jim (cell) - 512-216-9519
Website:
www.redwoodbaptist.wordpress.com
Email:
brotherjim@grandecom.net
Days&HoursofOperation:
Always on telephone.
ServicesProvided:
Food, clothing, limited benevolence - ‘Reclaim Your Name’ ministry provides info/funding for
obtaining Birth Certificates & picture ID cards.
ServiceArea:
Redwood (Rancho Vista)
EligibilityRequirements:
All of God’s people.
Location:
300 CM Allen Pkwy, Ste 200A
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-754-8541
Website:
www.uss.salvationarmy.org
Email:
dolores_crittendon@uss.salvationarmy.org
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Closed: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.)
Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Utility, transportation, gas, furniture, & clothing assistance.
ServiceArea:
Hays County ONLY.
EligibilityRequirements:
Valid ID.
Family Learning
Center
Location:
333 Stagecoach Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-393-9621
Website:
www.smcisd.net<http://www.smcisd.net/>
Email:
robert.duenez@smcisd.net
Days & Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Services Provided:
ESL Classes - Morning & Evening
Child Care for participants
Service Area: SMCISD
Eligibility Requirements: Low Income.
PHOENIX
ACADEMY
Location:
Lamar Annex
500 W Hutchison St
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-393-6953
Website:
www.smcisd.net
Email:
linda.contreras@smcisd.net
Days&HoursofOperation: Monday Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
School District
ServiceArea:
EligibilityRequirements:
School Age Pregnant and
Parenting Program
Location:
540 Staples Road
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-393-6897
Website:
www.smcisd.net
Email:
irene.deleon@smcisd.net
Days&HoursofOperation:
School Calendar: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
(as component in prevention of drop out) - case management, parent educating, child care, busing transportation, home instruction, support groups, counseling, career/tech education, child
development education.*
*Resource & referral, follow-up program, sex education coordination for the district.
ServiceArea:
San Marcos, Hays/Guadalupe border
EligibilityRequirements:
Active SMCISD Teen parent
Active SMCISD District parent (limited slots)
Community parent with CCMS (limited slots)
Location:
Housing Authority Main Office is @ the Allenwoods Homes.
1201 Thorpe Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-353-5058
Website:
www.smpha.org
Email:
info@smpha.org
Days&HoursofOperation:
- Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Low Rent Public Housing
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Springtown Villa
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 Noon/ 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
- Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
Provides rental assistance to low income families and individuals in the private rental market. Call for
information; walk-ins accepted.
- Low Rent Public Housing
Provides housing for low income families and individuals. Rent is based on income. Call for information; walk-ins accepted.
- Springtown Villa
Provides housing for low income individuals & couples who are elderly or disabled. Rent is based on
income. Call for information; walk-ins accepted.
ServiceArea:
Hays County
EligibilityRequirements:
0 Fees for any program; waiting list for all programs; Spanish speaker @ all programs.
- Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) & Low Rent Public Housing
Low-income families and individuals whose income is less than 80% of the area median income. Social
Security, birth certificates, income verification, etc. required.
- Springtown Villa
Low-income individuals & couples who are elderly or disabled and whose income is less than 80% of
the area median income. Social Security, birth certificates, income verification, etc.
Location:
518 S. Guadalupe
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-396-5437 (396-KIDS)
Website:
www.ysb.org
Email:
Julie Hollar, Director: julie@ysb.org
Program Assistants: staff@ysb.org
General Staff: staff@ysb.org
Days&HoursofOperation:
Fall & Springs Semesters:
Monday - Thursday, 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., throughout the SMCISD school calendar.
Summer Semester:
Monday - Thursday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Summer.
ServicesProvided:
Opportunities for youth to explore and develop their interests and talents - a safe and structured
place for youth to go after school - opportunities for ongoing relationships with caring adults increase the amount of positive contributions youth make in their community - help youth gain
the skills and support they need to succeed academically.
ServiceArea:
YSB is a free service offered to the youth of San Marcos CISD with limited spaces available.
EligibilityRequirements:
Application is required by parent and youth. Participation in scheduled program is mandatory
Location:
518 S. Guadalupe Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-392-6694, 512-396-6016 fax
Website:
www.southsidecommunitycenter.org
Email:
Southside_comm@yahoo.com
Days&HoursofOperation:
Center: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Shelter: (feeds every night) 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Thrift Store (on LBJ): Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Center: offers Direct Assistance helping with utilities or rent; Housing Rehabilitation Program
helps elderly people renovate their home during the Summer; Community Thanksgiving Dinner
the Friday before Thanksgiving - it is usually at the San Marcos Activity Center from 6 p.m. - 8
p.m. & is open to everyone; Sunrise Village is a Senior Retirement Community for seniors 60
& older.
Shelter: allows families only & they are allowed a 3-night stay; the shelter feeds anyone every
night @ 5:30 p.m.; they can also take a shower & wash their clothes. The shelter is closed from
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
ServiceArea:
Hays County only.
EligibilityRequirements:
There is an application to receive help with Direct Assistance. You need to bring the bill you
need help with, rent letter or electric bill, proof of residence, proof of income, DL/ID & Social
Security cards for everyone in the household including children. We renovate homes for the
elderly during the summer. Applications are taken January through March for this program.
The home has to be appraised at less than $65,000, in your name, you currently live there,
among other stipulations.
Santa Cruz Catholic Church
Location:
1100 Main Street
Buda, Texas 78610
Contact Number:
SVDP cell phone number: 512-415-4012
Website:
www.santacruzcc.org
Email:
svdp-santacruz@austin.rr.com
Days&HoursofOperation:
Every other Saturday we hold a food bank distribution from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m.
ServicesProvided:
We operate in teams of two or more members to make home visits and manage our food bank
distribution. Our conference specializes in home visits to those in need of spiritual and financial assistance toward utilities, rent and mortgage.
ServiceArea:
The conference serves those in need within our parish boundary and all registered parishioners.
EligibilityRequirements:
All those in need of food are welcome.
ST. ANTHONY MARIE DE CLARET
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Location:
801 N. Burleson
P. O. Box 268
Kyle, TX 78640
Contact Number:
512-738-2234 (cell phone #)
Website:
www.samc-kyle.org
Email:
office@SAMC-Kyle.org
Days&HoursofOperation:
Call anytime; if no answer, please leave your name, number & a brief message.
ServicesProvided:
The St. Vincent de Paul Society makes home visits to interview those families needing help
with food, utility payments, prescriptions, etc. If you are a family that needs assistance, please
call the Saint Vincent de Paul number and ask for help.
ServiceArea:
Kyle area.
EligibilityRequirements:
Call for eligibility.
STONE BROOK
SENIORS COMMUNITY
Location:
300 S Stagecoach Trl.
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-392-9330
Website:
n/a
Email:
n/a
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
To Stone Brook Residents.
ServiceArea:
Senior Apartment Community
EligibilityRequirements:
Income limits.
Sunrise Village
Retirement Community
Location:
500 Parker Drive, #2411
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-754-7230
Website:
www.sunrisevillage.com
Email:
bnatal@centurytel.net
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Affordable senior community for independent living.
ServiceArea:
Located in Hays County.
EligibilityRequirements:
Age requirement & income restrictions.
Location:
1901 Dutton Drive, Ste B
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Contact Number:
ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-800-252-5400
San Marcos Office: 512-753-2259
Website:
www.dfps.state.tx.us
Email:
Please see website for local offices.
Days&HoursofOperation:
San Marcos office: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
The mission of The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is to protect children,
the elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by involving clients, families and communities. Programs include: Child Protective Services (CPS); Adult Protective Services (APS); Conservatorship (CVS); Family Based Safety Services (FBSS); Kinship
Care (KIN); Child Care Licensing (CCL).
ServiceArea:
Hays County, Blanco County, Caldwell County
EligibilityRequirements:
No requirements.
VICTORY OUTREACH RECOVERY HOME WOMEN
Location:
1081 Palomino Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
Contact Number:
512-701-1491
Rosa Alvarez - Director
Website:
www.victoryoutreach.com
Email:
Days&HoursofOperation:
24 hours/ 7 days.
ServicesProvided: Rehabilitation
home for women.
ServiceArea:
Women’s Home, Kyle, TX
Victory Outreach Church, Austin (3701 Drossett Dr, Ste 100)
512-445-0478
EligibilityRequirements:
18 years and older; 1 year commitment.
Location:
1911 Corporate Drive, Ste 104
San Marcos, TX 78666
Contact Number:
512-213-4524
Website:
www.local.odsyhealth.com
Email:
nmoreno@odyshealth.com
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Hospice services, nursing home, home, or hospital
ServiceArea:
San Marcos - wide-spread from Buda to Gonzales to Schertz.
EligibilityRequirements:
Diagnosis of 6 months or less to live; doctor has certified terminally ill.
WIMBERLEY CRISIS BREAD BASKET
Location:
Behind the Wimberley Visitors Center in the Brookshire Brothers parking lot.
P.O. Box 1721
Wimberley, TX 78676
Contact Number:
512-847-5323
Website:
none
Email:
none
Days&HoursofOperation:
Food Distribution - Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
Food Assistance.
ServiceArea:
Wimberley Only.
EligibilityRequirements:
Wimberley Address.
Location:
1200 CR-1492 (corner of RR12 & CR 1492)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 737
Wimberley, Texas 78676
Barnabas Connection
Contact Number:
512-847-1664, all calls are confidential
Website:
www.wimberleyumc.org/Barnabas
Email:
barnabas@wimberleyumc.org
Days&HoursofOperation:
Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
ServicesProvided:
The Barnabas Connection is a non-denominational community outreach of the Wimberley
United Methodist church, provided primarily through a telephone referral service. Volunteers
provide information and assistance on a variety of needs: food assistance, utility bills, rent,
medical needs, counseling, addictions, etc. Also, now administers the Wimberley Ministerial
Alliance Fund (Operation Good Shepherd) that assists with rent, utilities, and medical needs.
ServiceArea:
Resources are available for much of Hays County.
EligibilityRequirements:
Proof of Wimberley residence and ID are required.