Housing & Shelter
Southside Community Center
518 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9am–12pm, 1pm–4pm
Contact: office@southsidecenter.org, deborah@southsidecenter.org, (512) 392-6694
Point of Contact: Deborah Villalpondo, Executive Director
Website: southsidecommunitycenter.org
Services: Temporary shelter, rapid rehousing, Sunrise Village senior living
Eligibility: Program pre-screen, drug/alcohol screening, 30-day contract
Cost: Shelter & rehousing free; Sunrise Village: $750/month + $400 deposit + $300 pet fee (if applicable)
The Horton House (Men’s Sober Living)
322, 310, and 320 Smith Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Daily: 8am–5pm
Contact: Office: (512) 214-8319 | Cell: (737) 387-7598 | Housing: (512) 667-9298 | housemanager.hortonhouse@gmail.com
Point of Contact: Erin Abel, CEO & Founder
Website: thehortonhouse.com
Services: Shared sober living, counseling, AA, NA, Bible studies
Eligibility: Men only, no pets, application required
Cost: $555/month (insurance not accepted)
Front Steps (Veterans Services)
4507 N I-35, Austin, TX 78722
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8am–4pm
Contact: (512) 696-1484 | info@frontsteps.org
Website: frontsteps.org
Services: Short-term housing, housing and financial help for veterans
Application Review: Housing: 3–7 business days | Financial help: 5–7 business days
Housing Authority of Austin
1124 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm
Contact: (512) 477-4488 | info@hacanet.org
Point of Contact: Michael Gerber, President & CEO
Website: hacanet.org
Services: Rental vouchers (mainstream/stability), project-based rental assistance
Eligibility: Must be at risk of homelessness, survivors of violence/trafficking, veterans. Referral from Coordinated Entry System required
Housing Authority of San Marcos
1201 Thorpe Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–6pm | Friday: 8:30am–12pm
Contact: (512) 353-5058
Website: smpha.org
Services: Public housing, Section 8, Springtown Villa, Chapultepec Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Eligibility: Low-income, elderly, disabled; must provide birth certificate, SS card, ID, proof of income
Hays Caldwell Women’s Center
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9am–4:30pm | 24/7 Hotline: (512) 396-HELP
Contact: (512) 396-4357
Website: hcwc.org
Services: Emergency family shelter, transitional housing, free counseling, legal advocacy, bilingual support
First Baptist Church
325 W McCarty Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5pm | Sunday: 8:30am–12:30pm
Contact: (512) 392-3377
Website: sanmarcosfbc.org
Services: Gas and utility aid, home repairs, spiritual guidance, music classes
The Vibe
145 Coers Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Daily: 8am–9pm
Contact: (512) 934-1277
Website: liveinthevibe.com
Eligibility: Referral or proof of treatment, drug testing, attend support meetings, sign behavioral contract
Cost: $700/month (shared) to $1100/month (private); includes rent, utilities, Wi-Fi, programming
St. Vincent De Paul
18 Roosevelt St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 1pm–4pm
Contact: (512) 353-7394
Website: svdpsanmarcos.org
Services: Rent & utility help, clothing, furniture, food, lodging, hygiene kits, prescriptions
First Christian Church
3105 Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Sundays: 10:30am
Contact: (512) 396-1926
Website: fcc-sm.org
Services: Diapers, emergency food, school meals, clothing, spiritual care
First Presbyterian Church
410 W Hutchison St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9:30am–12:30pm | Sunday: 10:30am–1pm
Contact: (512) 392-1144
Website: fpcsanmarcos.org
Services: Rent & utility assistance, gas help, spiritual aid
Cypress Creek Church
211 Stillwater Rd, Wimberley, TX 78676
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9am–4pm | Sunday: 8:30am–1pm
Contact: (512) 847-1222
Website: cypresscreekchurch.com
Services: Spiritual & social services, case management, youth mental health support
BR3T Housing Stability Services
903 IH 35, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9am–1pm
Contact: (512) 677-9701 | Recovery@BR3T.org
Website: br3t.org/hss
Eligibility: Housing-insecure residents impacted by COVID-19; at least one household member must not be a full-time student
Services: Assistance with deposits, application fees, short-term hotel stays (case managed), utility deposits
Child Welfare, Wellbeing & Health Services
CASA of Central Texas
2725 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm
Contact: info@casacentex.org | San Marcos: (512) 392-3578 | New Braunfels: (830) 626-2272
Hotline: 1-800-252-2400
Website: casacentex.org | Texas Abuse Hotline
Services: Court-appointed advocates for abused/neglected children; support for emotional, educational, and physical needs until permanent resolution
Hays County Child Protective Board
401-C Broadway St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm
Contact: board@hccpbtx.org
Website: hccpbtx.org
Services: Emergency supplies for children at removal, support from Rainbow Room, gaps in services not covered by government programs
Cost: Free
Centro Esperanza
2045 Spruce St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8am–12pm, 1pm–5pm
Contact: (512) 353-0356 | centroesperanza2050A@yahoo.com
Website: centroesperanzasmtx.com
Services: Baby pantry, hygiene closet, utility help, immunizations, youth programs, benefit assistance, wellness education
Hays County Health Department (Child Vaccines)
101 Thermon Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Office Hours: Monday–Friday: 8am–12pm, 1pm–5pm
Clinic Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8am–12pm, 1pm–4pm
Contact: (512) 393-7779
Website: hayscountytx.gov/vaccinations
Eligibility: Children birth–18 years; low-cost vaccines
Roxanne’s House (HCWC)
215 N Comanche St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9am–4:30pm
Contact: (512) 396-3404
Website: Roxanne’s House
Services: Forensic interviews, individual and play therapy, court preparation, counseling for siblings/caregivers
Greater San Marcos Youth Council
1402 N Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm
Contact: (512) 754-0500
Website: gsmyc.org
Eligibility: Children under 17 unable to remain in their homes due to abuse/neglect
Services: Evaluations, education/GED, drug & alcohol assessments, counseling, life skills training, therapy
WIC (Women, Infants, & Children)
215 S Reimer Ave, Suite 100, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8am–12pm, 1pm–5pm
Contact: (512) 393-8045
Website: WIC Program
Eligibility: Pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding women & children under 5; income-based
Services: Nutritional education, food benefits, breastfeeding support, referrals
Communities in Schools of Central Texas
2521 E St Elmo Rd, Austin, TX 78744
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm
Contact: (512) 462-1771
Website: ciscentraltexas.org
Eligibility: At-risk students, family crisis, school staff referral
Services: On-campus support, mental health aid, family literacy, AmeriCorps
Childcare & Daycare Services
Blanco Vista Learning Center: Extend-a-Care YMCA
2951 Blanco Vista Blvd, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday from school dismissal to 6:30pm
Contact: (512) 236-9622 | EACY@AustinYMCA.org
Website: Extend-a-Care
Services: Infant–after-school care, full-day during school breaks, enrichment activities (robotics, art, fitness, etc.)
Cost: $50 registration, $320 family fee or $415 advertised fee
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area – Childcare Services
4794 Transportation Way Building 5, Suite 500, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm
Contact: (512) 392-1291
Website: workforcesolutionsrca.com
Services: Childcare financial assistance, support for early learning, parental resources
Giggle and Grow Educare Centers
Buda: 610 Main St #3, Buda, TX 78610 | San Marcos: 2411 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 7am–5:30pm
Contact: Buda: (512) 392-KIDS | San Marcos: (512) 392-3150 | giggleandgrowbuda@gmail.com | gngsanmarcos@outlook.com
Website: giggleandgroweducare.com
Age Groups: Buda: 18 months–5 years | San Marcos: 6 months–5 years
Cost: Varies by location and schedule (Buda Pricing, San Marcos Pricing)
Little Lambs Learning Center
415 Riverside Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 7am–5:30pm
Contact: (512) 392-4662
Head Start – Community Action Inc.
Contact: (512) 396-3395 | dengelke@communityaction.com
Website: communityaction.com/headstart
Eligibility: Pregnant women and children ages 0–4 (homeless, foster, SSI, TANF, low-income)
Services: Early learning, health screenings, parent engagement, meals, job training
Wonderland School
302 Country Estates Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 7am–6pm
Contact: (512) 392-9404
Website: thewonderlandschool.com
Services: Curriculum-based learning from Pre-K to elementary subjects
Cost: View Rates
Kids of the Kingdom CDC
130 W Holland St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 7am–6pm
Contact: (512) 353-5437 | Director@kokcdc.org
Website: kidsofthekingdomcdc.org
Eligibility: Children ages 6 weeks–5 years
Services: Faith-based early learning, weekly chapel, Frog Street curriculum
Kiddie Academy
Buda: 2448 Main St, Buda, TX 78610 | New Braunfels: 672 S Kowald Ln, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Hours: Buda: 6:30am–6:30pm | New Braunfels: 6am–6pm
Contact: Buda: (737) 400-6700 | New Braunfels: (830) 420-6300
Website: Buda Location | New Braunfels Location
Eligibility: Ages 6 weeks–5 years
Cost: See tuition pages: Buda Tuition | New Braunfels Tuition
Presbyterian Parent Cooperative School
323 Mary St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–1:30pm
Contact: (512) 353-8325
Website: ppcpkids.org
Services: Play-based, Christian curriculum; no screen time or naps
Cost: View Tuition & Fees
First United Methodist Church – Daycare & Afterschool
129 W Hutchison St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Full Day: 7:30am–6pm | Day School: 8:30am–2:30pm | Afterschool: until 6pm
Contact: (512) 396-3236 | dsadirector@fumcsm.org
Website: fumcsm.org
Eligibility: Children ages 3 months to pre-K
Healthcare Services
Communicare
San Marcos: 1941 S I-35, Suite 101 | Kyle: 2810 Dacy Ln | Wimberley: 203 Stillwater Rd, Suite 6
Hours: Mon–Fri: 8am–7pm (San Marcos & Kyle), 8am–5pm (Wimberley)
Contact: (512) 268-8900
Website: communicaresa.org
Services: Pediatrics, adult & senior care, women’s health, dental, behavioral, sliding scale fees, curbside for respiratory illness
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos
1301 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
ER Hours: 24/7 | Virtual Care: On Demand
Contact: (512) 353-8979 | Virtual Care
Website: christushealth.org
Services: ER, primary & urgent care, virtual visits
Cost: $30 virtual visits (uninsured); charity care available up to 300% of federal poverty line
Harbor Health – Kyle
177 Kirkham Circle, Kyle, TX 78640
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm
Contact: (855) 481-8375
Website: harborhealth.com
Services: Walk-in primary care, women's & men's health, pediatrics, Medicare wellness. CORE program for uninsured includes labs, vaccines, express care
Total Primary Care
200 Springtown Way #132, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm | After-hours Virtual: Weekdays 5pm–10pm, Sat 1pm–5pm, Sun 9am–5pm
Contact: (512) 866-3017
Website: total.healthcare
Services: Walk-in and virtual primary care, mental health, accepts insurance & Medicare
Total Men’s Primary Care – Kyle
5401 Hwy 1626, Suite 150, Kyle, TX 78640
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri: 7am–4pm | Tues/Thurs: 8am–5pm
Contact: (512) 200-2834
Website: totalmens.com
Services: Primary care focused on men's health, includes virtual after-hours
Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas
215 Reimer Ave Ste 100, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8am–5pm
Contact: (512) 392-5816 | mlkchs@communityaction.com
Website: communityaction.com
Services: Family planning, annual wellness, pregnancy testing, STI services, free breast screening for women 18+
Cost: Sliding scale based on income
Hays County Indigent Health Care Program
101 Therman Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday: 8am–6pm | Tues–Fri: 8am–5pm
Contact: (512) 393-5520
Services: Medical/prescription coverage for low-income Hays County residents
Eligibility: Ages 18+, resident of Hays County, income <21% FPL, ineligible for Medicaid
Evoke Wellness
1106 I-35 N Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: 24/7
Contact: (888) 492-2510
Website: evokewellnesstx.com
Services: Inpatient & outpatient detox, rehab (alcohol, heroin, benzos), cognitive & dialectical behavioral therapy
Cost: Accepts insurance
Food Assistance
Bobcat Bounty (Texas State University)
Family & Consumer Sciences Building Room 188, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Mondays: 5:30pm–7:00pm
Contact: (512) 245-2155 | bobcatbounty@txstate.edu
Website: bobcatbounty.txst.edu
Services: Free, student-run food pantry for Texas State students. Weekly grocery-style distributions. Proxy pick-up available with authorization form
Southside Community Center
518 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Monday–Friday: 9am–12pm, 1pm–4pm
Contact: (512) 392-6694 | office@southsidecenter.org
Website: southsidecommunitycenter.org
Services: Free meals, pantry items, breakfast & dinner daily, Hays County Food Bank partnership
Hays County Food Bank
220 Herndon St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Mon–Thurs: 8am–5pm | Fri: 8am–12pm
Contact: (512) 392-8300 | Lisa Young: lyoung@haysfoodbank.org
Website: haysfoodbank.org/get-help
Services: Weekly groceries, SNAP assistance, mobile pantry, emergency food distribution Distribution Sites:
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San Marcos: Mon 4–6pm @ HCFB (Drive Thru)
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Kyle: Tues 12–12:45pm @ St. Anthony Catholic Church (Walk-Up)
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Wimberley: 1st Wed 5–5:45pm @ Cypress Creek Church (Drive Thru)
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Buda: Thurs 12–12:45pm @ Buda City Park (Drive Thru) Mobile Pantry: ACC Hays Campus - 3rd Fri & 1st Sat monthly, 9–10:30am
Heaven’s Harvest at Holland Street Church
205 E Holland St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hours: Sundays: 4:30pm–5:30pm
Contact: (512) 749-1097
Website: hollandstreetchurchofchrist.org
Services: No qualifications or paperwork. Fresh produce, protein items, pantry staples
Transportation Services
CARTS (Capital Area Rural Transportation System)
Service Area: Hays County and surrounding areas
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm
Ride Request Line: (512) 478-7433
Contact: Donna Aaron | donna@ridecarts.com
Website: ridecarts.com/schedule
Services:
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Local public bus service
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Intercity bus routes (e.g. San Marcos to Austin, Lockhart, Bastrop)
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Paratransit services for individuals with physical or mental disabilities
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Country Bus for travel between San Marcos, Kyle, Dripping Springs, and Wimberley
Cost: Free for qualified riders
Mental Health & Crisis Support
Hays County Sheriff's Office Mental Health Crisis Unit
Hours: Monday–Friday: 6am–12am
Contact: (512) 393-7896 (non-emergency)
Services: Crisis response, mental health evaluations, assistance with clinic admissions, follow-up by social worker, transport to appropriate care. Available for county residents outside city limits
Texas State University Police Department
Crisis Hotline: 1-877-477-0660
Office: (512) 245-2208 (business hours)
Eligibility: Available to Texas State students living on campus
Services: Mental health crisis response, referrals to student health and counseling services
Support Groups (Free)
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AA Buda Group – 2315 FM 967, Buda, TX 78610 | Daily: 7pm
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AA Kyle Promises Group – 701 Roland Ln, Kyle, TX 78640 | Mon, Tues, Thurs: 6pm
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AA River Group San Marcos – 501 Broadway St, San Marcos, TX 78666 | Wed: 12pm, 5:30pm, 8pm
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Celebrate Recovery – 1401 Davis Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666 | Fridays: 6:30pm–9pm | Childcare available up to age 12
Crisis & Suicide Prevention Hotlines
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Veterans Crisis Line: 988 (press 1)
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Heroes Helpline: 833-367-4689
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LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-5464
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Mon/Fri: 11am–8pm PT | Sat: 9am–2pm PT | Closed Sun
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Hill Country Crisis Line: 877-466-0660 (24/7)
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Deblin Crisis Line: 877-605-5280 (Weekdays 9am–5pm; After 5pm on weekends)
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Bluebonnet Trails Crisis Line: 800-841-1255 (24/7)
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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 (24/7)
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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 833-852-6262 (24/7)
Emergency Contacts
Police / Fire / EMS
Dial 911 (Available 24/7)
Abuse & Assault Hotlines
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (24/7)
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Texas Abuse Hotline: 1-800-252-5400 (24/7)
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National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline: 1-866-331-9474 | Text: 22522 (24/7)
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National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (24/7, referral to local crisis centers)
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National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 (24/7)
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Family Violence Legal Line: 1-800-374-4673 (24/7)
Youth & Teen Hotlines
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National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929 (24/7)
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Teen Pregnancy Hotline: 1-800-672-2296 (24/7)
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Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ Youth): 1-866-488-7386 (24/7)
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National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline: 1-866-331-9474 (24/7)