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In an emergency, call 911. Mental health crisis: call or text 988, 24/7. More crisis lines are on the Resources page.

Rent, bills and zakat

Independent · joint zakat committee

Greater Austin Muslim Relief Committee (GAMRC)

One application for nine Austin-area masjids. Zakat money paid straight to rent or utility bills.

Who
The male head of the household applies, with an address in Austin, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Leander, Pflugerville, Manor, Georgetown, Kyle or Buda. Priority for people who come to the masjids.
How to apply
Read their rules first. Apply on the 1st of the month.

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on austinzakat.org.

Independent nonprofit

Muslim Community Support Services (MCSS)

Help with rent, food and utilities for families in and near Austin. GAMRC sends single mothers, widows and divorced women here.

How to apply
Apply by the 15th of the month.
Contact
512-240-2257, help with the form · info@mcssatx.com

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on mcssaustin.org.

Food

Nonprofit

Central Texas Food Bank: Find Food

Type your ZIP code to see pantries near you, with days and times. Food is free. They do not ask about immigration status, and mobile pantries need no ID.

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on centraltexasfoodbank.org.

Masjid program

NAMCC food pantry and free groceries

Grocery delivery, first for people over 60, people who cannot shop for medical reasons, and families in hardship: text your full name and address. Free groceries drive-through on Sundays, 8:30–9:00 am.

Where
11900 N Lamar Blvd, Austin 78753
Contact
(512) 931-4090, text only

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on namcc.org.

Independent Muslim nonprofit

ICNA Relief Austin food pantry

Food pantry and monthly food days at some masjids.

Contact
(737) 202-4833

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on icnarelief.org and centraltexasfoodbank.org. Their schedule pages do not match each other, so please call before you go.

Government

WIC, SNAP and other benefits

WIC helps pregnant and new mothers and children under 5 with healthy food. SNAP and Medicaid applications are on YourTexasBenefits. Rules depend on your situation, so ask them directly.

WIC Austin
(512) 972-4942
Benefits help
Dial 2-1-1, option 2

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on texaswic.org and yourtexasbenefits.com.

Looking for halal groceries or restaurants? See Halal food.

Someone to talk to

Local mental health authority

Integral Care (Travis County)

Mental health and substance use care. For a crisis, use the 24/7 lines at the top of the Resources page.

Contact
512-472-4357, press 1 then 3 (Mon–Fri, 8 am – 5 pm)

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on integralcare.org.

National Muslim nonprofit

Amala Youth Hopeline

Free, anonymous peer support for Muslim youth, on some evenings. The volunteers are trained peers, not therapists, and it is not a crisis line.

Contact
855-95-AMALA (855-952-6252)

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on mas-ssf.org.

Masjids

Talk with an imam

ICLT and ICRR say their imam meets people in confidence, by appointment. NAMCC's imam helps families in serious illness and loss. Call the masjid office to ask.

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on iclaketravis.org, roundrockmasjid.org and namcc.org.

Health care

Clinics that see people with or without insurance, by county. Who qualifies is decided by each clinic, so call them. This is general information, not medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.

Travis County (Austin)

Public health system

CommUnityCare Health Centers

Primary care clinics across Travis County. They see anyone, with or without insurance. It is not a free clinic; the price depends on your income.

Contact
512-978-9015

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on communitycaretx.org.

Public (Central Health)

Medical Access Program (MAP)

Help paying for care for uninsured Travis County residents with lower income. It is not insurance. Central Health asks all uninsured residents to apply, whatever their residency status.

Contact
512-978-8130, option 1 (Mon–Fri, 8 am – 5 pm)

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on centralhealth.net.

Nonprofit clinic

People's Community Clinic

Care for children, teens, adults, and pregnancy. With or without insurance; price based on income.

Where
1101 Camino La Costa, Austin 78752
Contact
512-478-4939

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on austinpcc.org.

Williamson and Hays counties

Nonprofit health centers

Lone Star Circle of Care

Clinics in Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Hutto and more. Call to ask about payment options.

Contact
(877) 800-5722

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on lonestarcares.org.

County program

WilCo Care (Williamson County)

County health program for adults with very low income. It asks for a Social Security card.

Contact
512-248-3252

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on wcchd.org.

County program · nonprofit clinic

Hays County

Hays County Indigent Health Care helps low-income residents who have no other program. CommuniCare in San Marcos has a sliding fee.

Hays County
512-393-5520
CommuniCare
210-233-7000 · 1941 S IH-35, San Marcos

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on hayscountytx.gov and communicaresa.org.

Free clinics at masjids

Masjid program

NAMCC free clinic

Free doctor visits in person or by video; lab work and scans at a discount. Hours are not posted, so call first.

Cost
Free visits
Contact
(512) 491-7148

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on namcc.org.

Masjid program

ICRR free clinic

At the Islamic Center of Round Rock. ICBC, Al-Noor and QCIC also mention a clinic on their websites; ask them for days.

When
Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm
Cost
Free
Contact
(512) 730-3644

Checked 24 Oct 2026 on roundrockmasjid.org.

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