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Who do I call first when a parent in Austin suddenly needs care?

Start with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Capital Area at 855-937-2372, weekdays 8 to 5. It's the front door for Texas long-term serv

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Start with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Capital Area at 855-937-2372, weekdays 8 to 5. It's the front door for Texas long-term services and supports across Travis, Williamson, Hays, and seven other counties. Appointments are strongly suggested. You can also dial 2-1-1.

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Start with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Capital Area at 855-937-2372, weekdays 8 to 5. It's the front door for Texas long-term services and supports across Travis, Williamson, Hays, and seven other counties. Appointments are strongly suggested. You can also dial 2-1-1.

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The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Capital Area at 855-937-2372, weekdays 8 to 5. It is designed as the single entry point for long-term services and supports, which means one call rather than working out which of a dozen agencies applies.

The ADRC covers the same ten counties as the Area Agency on Aging and can help with benefits screening, Medicaid interest lists, in-home service options and referrals. Walk-ins are accepted but appointments are strongly suggested.

If it is after hours or you want a broader net, 2-1-1 Texas covers the same ground more generally and operates outside business hours.

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Who do I call first when a parent in Austin suddenly needs care?

Start with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Capital Area at 855-937-2372, weekdays 8 to 5. It's the front door for Texas long-term services and supports across Travis, Williamson, Hays, and seven other counties. Appointments are strongly suggested. You can also dial 2-1-1.

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