A PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE THE RESOURCES ACROSS UT
A collective space to share resources compiled by various dedicated organizations across campus, passionate about empowering our community in a time of need. Below are resources to help you get started.
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TX 21 Coronavirus Resource Guide
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San Antonio Resident Resources link​
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Texas COVID-19 Community Resources link
ACADEMIC LIBRARY
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450 Ivy League courses you can take online right now for free: link here.
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Free UT Academic Summary Request Form (will be mailed to you)
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Free software for UT students - includes Microsoft Word, Matlab, PDF Editor, etc. Link here.
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UT library database: https://guides.lib.utexas.edu/az.php
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Free Co-Op course materials: bookshelf.vitalsource.com​
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Free Spectrum broadband & Wi-Fi for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum subscription. Call 844-488-8395 to enroll.
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Free WiFi from Altice USA for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students. Call 866-200-9522 (Optimum region), or 888-633-0030 (Suddenlink region)
FOOD
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Link: Hope Food Pantry - food pantry located in the Hyde Park Neighborhood
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Micah 6 Food Pantry - food pantry located in the University Presbyterian Church (2200 San Antonio St. Austin, TX 78705) in West Campus; shopping hours are Thursdays 6-7 PM and Saturdays 10:30-11:30 AM
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UT Outpost: food pantry for UT Austin students only, located in building UA9 on campus, call 512-471-5017 to access
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List of Austin restaurants offering to-go, delivery, or curbside pickup
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Central Texas Food Bank - free hot meals; to find at a location nearest to you, click heren
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Austin, TX Free Food Sharing Facebook page
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The Society of St. Vincent de Pauls Food Pantry - distributes meals 9am - 12noon at 901 West Braker Lane
FINANCIAL
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Link: Betancourt Macias Family Scholarship Foundation Undocu Emergency Fund - if you are undocumented yourself or have family members who are undocumented and have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, click on the link to fill out the request form.
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Austin Creative Alliance - financial assistance of up to $500 for artists to replace verifiable lost income due to the cancellation of a specific, scheduled gig or opportunity (i.e. commissions, performances, contracts) b/c of COVID-19 precautionary measures. Link here.
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Austin Utility CAP Program: provides assistance to those struggling to pay utility bills; visit their website link or call 512-494-9400
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Austin Utility Financial Support Plus 1 Program: provides assistance to those struggling to pay utility bills; visit link or call 512-494-9400 to learn more
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City of Austin: Help Paying Rent: the City of Austin has compiled a list of resources for those who need assistance in paying rent: link
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Travis County Family Support Services: provides of host of services such as utility assistance, rent assistance, clothes closets, etc. Visit link to see if you qualify to receive their services
TRAVEL /HOUSING
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Together We Rise: provides housing to students who are foster youth and cannot stay in a dorm room anymore; email info@togetherwerise.org to see if you are eligible
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Student Hosts Providing Housing for International Students
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U-Haul - one month free storage
MENTAL HEALTH /SELF CARE
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UT Anxiety and Stress Clinic - the Anxiety & Stress Clinic is currently providing up to three free, remote stress management sessions for people experiencing significant distress due to COVID-19. Using the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, clinicians will teach stress management techniques and set implementable goals tailored to each person’s specific concerns. Link here.
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UT Counseling and Mental Health Center 24/7 Crisis Line
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(512)-477-CALL
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UT CMHC Short-Term Individual Phone Counseling
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(512)-471-3515
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NAMI Austin - a mental health hotline for those experiencing anxiety or have other mental wellness needs; call 800-950-6264, or text 741741.
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Reduced-fee virtual/teletherapy
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@inclusivetherapists on Instagram​
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Affordable Counseling in Austin - from free to $100 per session
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SIMS Foundation helpline for mental health and substance abuse recovery - 512-472-HELP (4357)​
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Free Austin menstrual products
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@periodsatx on Instagram​
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Link: NAMI document on Managing Mental Health During Coronavirus
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Link: U.S. SAMHSA Guidelines on Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
TESTING SERVICES
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University Health Services: only for patients who meet select criteria; call 512-471-4955
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Free COVID-19 screenings:
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Free online screening from MyBSWHealth
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Free online screening and triage from HeyDoctor
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Texas Drive-Thru Testing Interactive Map
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UT Health Austin hotline: 833-UT-CARES (833-882-2737)
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TelaDoc - telehealth services
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Ascension Texas COVID-19 symptom hotline (6AM-12AM): 833-919-1680 or online here
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Baylor Scott-White (5251 W. U.S. Highway 290), must call in advance:
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Houston
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Butler Stadium (13755 S. Main St.)​
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San Antonio
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Freeman Coliseum (3201 E. Houston St​)
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PHYSICAL HEALTH
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Free online clinic consultations: Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine
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Free Period Care Deliveries for COVID-19 Emergencies
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CommUnityCare: People with no insurance and no established provider experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms should call CommUnityCare at 512-978-9015. CommUnityCare will triage people over the phone and send them to the appropriate location. The city is following CDC rapid-response protocols and asking people with no established provider to call the number above rather than come in to prevent any potential spread of the virus. Visit link for more information
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University Health Services: to schedule a telehealth appointment, call 512-471-4955
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UHS Nurse Advice Line: provides guidance on when to come to University Health Services, as well as general advice on caring for an illness or injury; 24 hours a day; call 512-475-6877 (NURS) for a free consultation
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UHS Off Campus Needs: If you are seeking care from another provider and need your medical/immunization records released, visit this website
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Rumble Boxing - free live boxing inspired workouts via Instagram @doyourumble
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Link: Corepower Yoga - free Yoga On Demand
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Link: OrangeTheory at Home - free daily at-home HIIT workout recordings
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Les Mills - free access to 100+ high intensity interval training workouts at https://watch.lesmillsondemand.com/at-home-workouts