what we do

 
Personal Attendant Services

H.A.N.D. provides non-medical assistance to support those needing short or long-term care. H.A.N.D. assists clients with daily tasks to help them maintain independence and remain in their own home as long as possible.

A Case Manager assesses client needs, identifies the number of hours of assistance required, and then assigns a personal care attendant.

Services may be funded through:

The Department of Aging and Disability Services or Area Agency on Aging- for those who qualify

Austin Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for individuals recovering from breast cancer

Private pay or sliding scale payment based on your income

Services are available in Travis County with breast cancer services available in Travis, Williamson, Hays, and Bastrop counties.

All personal care attendants are screened through a criminal history, misconduct registry, nurse aide registry and reference check.

Social Work Services

H.A.N.D. employs a Social Services Director to assess and access resource needs outside of personal care.  Our Social Services Director can help with access to benefits as well as information and support regarding home safety, health, nutrition, caregiver issues, loneliness and isolation, transportation and much more.

Caregiver Library

H.A.N.D. has a caregiver resource library which contains materials (books, DVD's and brochures) in English and Spanish to support caregivers.  Whether you are looking for information on Alzheimer's or dementia, basic care, or emotional support, you can check out a book or DVD to help you on your way.

The Benefit Bank of Texas

H.A.N.D. is an established site for The Benefit Bank of Texas with staff trained to assist you with this online tool that connects low to moderate income families with work supports and benefits.  Assessments are done by appointment only by contacting our Social Services Director, Betty Learned at (512) 477-3796 or email at betty@handaustin.org.

To access our services or discuss eligibility, please contact us at: 512.477.3796 or by e-mail.