Services Offered
Lodgings
Meals
Case Management
Employment Services
Chemical Dependency Counseling
Family & child Therapy
Food Pantry
Laundry
Mail / Address
Household Items
Prison Ministry
Message Board
Parenting Classes
Life Skills
Showers
Storage Lockers
Transportation
Medical Assistance
Hygiene Kits
Clothing closet
I.D./Birth Certificates
Rental/Utility Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Facilities
Social Services Center/Red Shield Lodge (Shelter)
501 E 8th St
Corps Community Center
1001 Cumberland Rd
Austin Shelter for Women & Children
Adult Rehabilitation Center
4216 S Congress
Christmas & Disaster Center
6510 S Congress
Come to 501 E 8th Street in downtown Austin or call 476-1111 for detailed information about receiving assistance.
Social Services
It has been said The Salvation Army offers caring support for every problem “from the cradle to the grave.” At The Salvation Army Social Service Center our services are as wide-ranging and diverse as the areas of need in the community.
Because we have such tremendous scope in our service provision, each program is able to link with other services in the network, thus enhancing our capacity to help those in need.
The Salvation Army Social Service Center is based on the love of God and addresses practical concern for the needs of people in our community. We are guided by the belief that persons in need of financial assistance, food, housing, or other emergency assistance should receive:
Living facilities that are safe, comfortable and suitable.
Program services designed to meet their needs.
Professional services regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation, and be treated with respect and dignity as an individual.
Regular feedback on behaviors.
Daily Meals, including sack lunches for those in Employment Services
Substance abuse counseling.
Case Management
Advocacy and Referrals
Personal hygiene products
Care and services that lead to self-sufficiency and stability.
A listening ear, particularly when decisions affecting his or her life are concerned.
Freedom to think for himself or herself.
Learning Center with computer lab.
Resource Center with phone and computer services
Education that maximizes his or her potential.
Opportunity for religious instruction and nurture.
Protection from physical abuse, inhumane treatment, and all forms of sexual abuse and exploitation.
The Social Service Center includes 274 beds for men, womend and families with children. Laundry facilities are also on-site
Information on Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services.
Christmas Angel Tree
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