Helpful Area Links

The following links are provided to help you help yourself to the community of people ready and willing to help you. Dial 211 on your phone to obtain other avenues of assistance as well.

United Way

Organization dedicated to helping people through a crisis.

City of Bastrop - City of Smithville - City of Elgin

Find information on these cities: government, area attractions and businesses.

Bastrop ISD - Smithville ISD - Elgin ISD

School districts in the county providing information, calendars and other information for students and their parents.

Family Crisis Center

Aid for families in crisis.  Generally abused wives and children seeking relief, but also any other circumstance in which a person, child(ren) or family requires immediate relief.

Capital Area Food Bank Food Stamp Education and Outreach

This program educates potential Food Stamp recipients of the application process and assists eligible individuals and families in applying for Food Stamps.

Texas Workforce Commission

Statewide government organization dedicated to help you obtain work through trainings and databased jobs. Fill out an application, search for jobs or be notified of jobs by email.

MEEELJ Inc.

Local non-profit organization primarily dedicated to helping at-risk and formerly incarcerated youth and young adults avoid jail through education, employment and state approved drug and alcohol education. Secondarily, MEEELJ Inc. helps families navigate the justice system.