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BORN IN CENTRAL TEXAS

solving Youth Homelessness

Grounded in care. Guided by data.

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How LifeWorks Helps Young people:

Programs that power
Stronger Futures

Purposeful Care. Proven Impact.

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Mental Health & Well-Being

Healing happens in many ways. We support what’s right for you.

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Housing & Basic Needs

We start with what you need now and walk with you toward what comes next.

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Education & Workforce

Your goals, your pace. We’ll help you get there.

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If You Need Help Right Away, Start Here

LifeWorks Main Office

We offer safe, judgment-free support.

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ADDRESS:

835 North Pleasant Valley Road

Austin, TX 78702

17 and younger?
We offer emergency shelter if you’re experiencing homelessness. Call the number above.

18 and up? Click here for a list of local shelters.

The Need is Rising.
So are we.

Youth homelessness is increasing fast. But when young people connect with LifeWorks, they find the stability they need to move forward.

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350 young people were housed last year

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750+ youth experiencing homelessness accessed our drop-in center last year

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391 young people Received workforce services last year

Meet our young people.

See for yourself how incredible they are…

Be the Difference for
austin’s Youth

Together, we can be a part of the solution.

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Share your skills and talents to help young people build stable, resilient futures.

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We’ll share our latest successes, stories of youth, and how we’re creating innovative solutions.

Explore our Programs

No matter where you are now, you can find safety and stability. LifeWorks is ready to help you get there.

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Mental Health & Well-Being

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Housing & Basic Needs

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Education & Workforce