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Need help?

Contact the advocate on the closest campus for individual support accessing resources or applying for benefits like SNAP and WIC. The Student Advocacy Center (SAC) also offers case management, advising, textbook & child care scholarships, clothes and more for students with very little financial support. To have an advocate reach out to a student, complete this SAC referral form or request information here.

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Follow ACC’s Social Support Resources on Instagram @acc.socialsupport and Facebook @ACCSocialSupport for updates and reminders about upcoming events, available resources, and volunteer opportunities.

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Would your organization like to join our list of resources? Please email us at [email protected].

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Emergency Funds, Financial support, Health Care & more..

ACC & Community Resources (austincc.edu/resources)
For help with resource access: [email protected] 
*ACC does not sponsor or specifically endorse any outside agency, service, or event listed.
FOOD ACCESS
ACC Grocery Pick-Ups
Come pick up fresh produce, grains, proteins, and more (free!) 
Tue, Feb 18th (9:30 AM – until supplies last) San Gabriel Campus / with Fresh Food For All
Volunteer here!

Free Produce Boxes (ACC Riverside) *Every Monday!
Pick up a free produce box in the lobbies of Buildings A & G at ACC Riverside. Available midday to early afternoon (varying availability). 

Find more groceries and food access information here: 
*New* February Calendar: CTFB Mobile, FFFF | Food Resources | Food Access Calendar

Opportunities and Events

Opportunities & Events Calendar (details & more opportunities on calendar)
Upcoming Events:
Sat, Feb 15 – Low-Cost Clothing (NE Austin), Tax Preparation Assistance (ACC Highland)
Tue, Feb 18 – El Buen: Pet Food (S. Austin), Free Food Market Day (Central & S Austin), Health Screenings (E. Austin)

Email [email protected] to add an event or opportunity to the calendar.

Featured Resources
ACC’s Student Emergency Fund *Now Open! 
Enrolled students with unexpected expenses can request help paying for: housing, utilities, health care, transport, child care (apply for scholarships here), food and more. 
More financial support resources here and food resources here.

Financial Aid Workshops
ACC’s financial aid office will help students apply for grants (free money), work-study (part-time work), loans (borrowed money), and scholarships. RSVP for Highland, or Riverside campus workshops. Can’t attend in person? RSVP for online application assistance.

ACC Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance
ACC’s Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance provides direct support to students and employees affected by discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct. 
Title IX-related resources:
Pregnant and Parenting Students
Victim Rights & Options and Employee Reporting Requirements
Emergency Assistance (e.g., protective orders) and related Community Resources
More equal opportunity resources and the updated Equal Opportunity Resource Guide

Therapy/Mental Health Support
Capital Area Counseling offers low-cost, high quality therapy sessions. Sliding scale based on income: $16-$60 per session. Contact: [email protected], 512-302-1000.
Start Here: ACC’s Mental Health Counseling offers individual sessions and group support (free for students)
The Amplify Clinic at ACC’s Eastview Campus offers free services to young adults
Call 988 anytime for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline!
More mental health resources here

Health Clinic (Austin)
People’s Community Clinic offers affordable health care, chronic disease, & family planning services – regardless of whether a person has insurance or the ability to pay. ACC students can be referred directly (text 512-827-9032) through the Talk About It ACC  program. 512-478-4939 
More health & medical care resources here

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