Help Address Homelessness in Austin
As part of the homelessness response, the City of Austin collaborates with agencies, community organizations, and individuals working to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. If you’re here to learn more about what’s happening, you can:
- Help an individual experiencing homelessness you can call 3-1-1 to connect them to support; if you encounter a person experiencing a mental health crisis, 9-1-1 now has a mental health option you can use to request emergency help.
- Access information about the City policies, strategies and programs that prioritize ending homelessness, including the Housing-focused Encampment Assistance Link (HEAL) Initiative.
- Learn about the many organizations at work and track progress through the Austin Homelessness Dashboard.
- Join the effort by getting involved with the programs and community organizations making a difference in our community.
Together we can realize the promise of a compassionate and thriving Austin for everyone.