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Health and Human Services has moved. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information - copy News & AnnouncementsGeneral NewsMarch 3, 2022 - Results of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Community Planning Process March 1, 2022 - Travis County Rental Assistance Saturday, June 27th, 2020 at 11 am Accessing Services during CoVid Join us for a conversation about available resources in the Austin/Travis County area, including CoVid-19 Testing, food assistance, rental/utility assistance, healthcare, mental healthcare, and substance use disorder resources. https://www.facebook.com/events/575799916666226/ Cómo Acceder Servicios Durante CoVid Los esperamos en nuestra conversación interactiva sobre recursos disponibles en el área de Austin y Condado de Travis, incluyendo información acerca pruebas de CoVid-19, accesso a alimentos, assistencia con renta y utilidades, cuidado de la salud, cuidado de la salud mental, y apoyo por uso https://www.facebook.com/events/2946471938784607/ March 31, 2020 - Working from home Tips During COVID-19 March 19, 2020 - As the number of cases of COVID-19 increase, so does the associated anxiety. To aid individuals and communities during this time, Mental Health America has compiled a range of resources and information. March 16, 2020 - Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information August 29, 2017 - HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Victims of Hurricane Harvey The Austin Animal Center Continues to Ask for the Community’s Help as Shelter Remains at Capacity Zika Virus Information Watch the Black History Program from February 11, 2016 Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has the answer! Watch this week's video! Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) NewsNew! CDBG webpage now available. The new webpage includes information on CDBG Project Evaluation Criteria and links to a document regarding which activities are eligible or ineligible for CDBG grant funding through the Travis County CDBG and related programs. Invitation to Comment on the Travis County CDBG PY19-23 Consolidated Plan and PY19 Action Plan Substantial Amendments #3Travis County CDBG invites you to comment on the proposed PY19-23 Consolidated Plan and PY19 Action Plan Substantial Amendments #3. Invitation is available in English and Spanish (Español). Comments will be accepted for 5 days beginning July 11, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. and ending on July 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. or by participating in a public hearing on July 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Beginning on July 11, 2022 a draft of the proposed PY19-23 Consolidated Plan and PY19 Action Plan Substantial Amendments #3 along with anyrelated summaries will be available for download on the Travis County CDBG webpage at https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services/cdbg. Invitation to Comment on the Travis County CDBG PY22 Action PlanTravis County CDBG invites you to comment on the proposed PY22 Action Plan. Invitation is available in English and Spanish (Español). Comments will be accepted from June 22, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.to July 22, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. or by participating in a public hearing on July 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Beginning on June 22, 2022 a draft of the proposed PY22 Action Plan along with a related summary will be available for download on the Travis County CDBG webpage at https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services/cdbg. Travis County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) PY2023 Community Needs Survey is now available.This survey allows residents to tell us about community needs in San Leanna, Webberville, Creedmoor, Lago Vista, West Lake Hills, Bee Cave, and the unincorporated areas of Travis County that impact low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, seniors, and youth. Your input will be used to help develop Travis County’s annual action plans for the approximately $1.2 million in annual CDBG funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It will also help inform other Travis County departments about needs in these areas of the county. The survey is available online in English and Spanish (Español). In addition, copies will be available at the Travis County Community Centers or by requesting one be mailed to you.
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