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FREE Resources for Seniors in Austin
FREE resources for Austin area seniors including healthcare access, home repair assistance, FREE transportation, food programs, legal hotlines, and senior activity centers across Travis County.
Start here: 2-1-1 Texas is a FREE 24/7 hotline for rent, utilities, food, healthcare, childcare and more. Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211texas.org.
AGE of Central Texas
FREE caregiver classes, early-memory-loss programs, senior computer classes, and a no-cost medical equipment lending closet. Mon–Fri 7am–5:30pm, 3710 Cedar St.
Visit siteArea Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
FREE, confidential one-on-one Medicare and benefits counseling from certified counselors — no sales pitch. Call 512-916-6178.
Visit siteAustin Parks & Recreation Congregate Meal Program
FREE hot lunch at senior activity centers for residents 60+, Tue/Wed/Thu, partnered with Meals on Wheels.
Visit siteAustin Parks & Recreation Senior Transportation Program
City-run door-to-door transportation for residents 60+ to medical appointments and meal programs.
Visit siteAustin Senior Services Hub
Healthcare, home repair, food, transportation & activities
Visit siteDrive a Senior ATX
FREE volunteer-based transportation and companionship services helping seniors 65+ age in place.
Visit siteFamily Eldercare
Helps older adults and people with disabilities live independently with FREE phone/video social programs, service coordination, and financial management. Call 512-483-3580.
Visit siteLegal Hotline for Older Adults
1-800-622-2520, Option 3 — Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5pm
Call: 18006222520
Meals on Wheels Central Texas
Home-delivered meals and wellness checks, plus home repair and pet food assistance for homebound seniors.
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Hours and programs change often. Call ahead before you go. Know something that belongs here? Email freeinaustin@gmail.com.