Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center has REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC! | South Austin Neighborhood Center is closed due to building repairs. Reopens in 2026.
Ways we can help for free
- Health services by RNs (Registered Nurses)
- Check your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar
- Pregnancy testing and referrals if needed
- Help coordinate your health care if you have a chronic disease
- Refer you to a doctor or clinic if needed
- Basic services
- Food pantry and other food help
- Child safety seats
- Notary services
- Help you fill out forms and applications
- Bus passes
- Social services
- Short-term counseling
- Help you find a job
- Help you apply for other benefits
- Rent and utility help
Neighborhood Services Unit has limited funds for Rent and Austin Energy assistance.
We will no longer be accepting walk-in requests for Rent or Austin Energy assistance at neighborhood centers. All requests must go through the Rent & Utility line. Call 512-972-5780.
Requirements for rent and utility help
- Must be experiencing a financial crisis.
- Must be a resident of Austin/Travis County.
- Must be a renter with your name on lease or contract.
- Rent/utility bill must be PAST DUE in order to receive help.
- Household income must be at or below 200% Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG). (See table, 18.2KB)
- Must have proof of recent crisis or financial trouble causing you to need help with your bills.
- Examples may include but are not limit to:
- Losing a job or having fewer hours
- Medical bills, sickness
- A member leaving the household
- New family or household members
- Funeral expenses
- Examples may include but are not limit to:
- Please review the Document Checklist (188KB) to see what needs to be submitted.
- Information and referrals
- Help find other resources in the community
- Training and education
- Rent and utility help
- Help you find clinics, doctors, and health insurance
- Other services at different times of the year
- Fans -- in the spring; call for exact dates
- Flu vaccine -- in the fall; call for exact dates
Hours
Map
Locations
Dove Springs Public Health Facility -- Southeast Austin
Directions: 5811 Palo Blanco Lane, Austin, TX 78744
Phone: 512-972-6699
Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center -- Central East Austin (Reopens 2026)
Directions: 2800 Webberville Road, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-972-6740
South Austin Neighborhood Center -- South Austin (Reopens 2026)
Directions: 2508 Durwood Street, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512-972-6840
St. John Community Center -- Northeast Austin
Directions: 7500 Blessing Avenue, Austin, TX 78752
Phone: 512-972-5159
East Austin Neighborhood Center -- East Austin
Directions: 211 Comal Street, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512-972-6650
Montopolis Community Center -- Southeast Austin
Directions: 1200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741
Phone: 512-972-6705
Blackland Neighborhood Center -- Central East Austin
Directions: 2005 Salina Street, Austin, TX 78722
Phone: 512-972-5790
Events happening at Neighborhood Centers
To view, click on calendar below.
Food Distribution and Health Screenings Calendar