This is a directory of programs and organizations that can help Brewster County residents with problems caused by the pandemic. Please email or call organizations for help, because many have closed offices as a safety precaution.
Use the links above or the drop-down category menu below to browse by the type of assistance needed. Or search the directory by keyword.
2-1-1 Texas Assistance Help Line
Phone: 877-541-7905
Phone: 2-1-1
Website: 2-1-1 Nationwide Covid-19 Resources
Website: 2-1-1 Texas
Description
Call 211 for help finding social services and assistance programs, including state benefits for food, health, housing, and basic living expenses.
Alpine Animal Services
Location 2900 Old Marathon Road Alpine TX 79830
Phone: (432) 837-3486
Phone: (432) 837-9030
Email: jstewart@ci.alpine.tx.us
Website: Alpine Animal Services Shelter
Description
The City of Alpine animal shelter takes surrendered pets and has dogs and cats available for adoption.
Alpine Housing Authority
Location 1024 N 5th Street Alpine TX 79830
Phone: (432) 837-2648
Description
Alpine Housing Authority administers local public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8).
Alpine Humane Society
Location 706 N 5th Street Alpine TX 79830
Phone: (432) 837-9030
Phone: 432-837-3400
Personal Email: admin@alpinehumanesociety.org
Description
Supports adoption and foster placement of dogs and cats in Alpine area, as well as a pet food pantry and assistance with vet bills and spaying/neutering.
Another Round Another Rally Grants for Hospitality Workers
Website: Grants for Hospitality Workers
Description
Another Round Another Rally is offering $500 relief grants for hospitality workers who lost their jobs or had their hours slashed in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, such as chefs, servers, bartenders, dishwashers, sommeliers, managers or workers with any other type of hospitality roles.
As of April 1, they have temporarily paused phone interviews because of the massive response, but the application is still open and an announcement about future funding will be posted on Monday April 6.
Big Bend Area Supply Assistance
Website: Big Bend Area Supply Assistance
Description
Facebook group for people offering and requesting help during the pandemic.
Big Bend Community Action Committee
Location 607 W. Gallego Ave. Alpine TX 79830
Phone: (432) 837-2142
Email: aebbcac@gmail.com
Website: Big Bend Community Action Committee
Description
Provides assistance with utility bills and energy-saving weatherization, as well as medical transportation, throughout tri-county area.
Big Bend Gazette
Website: Big Bend Gazette
Description
Brewster County newspaper posting local news about coronavirus, the impact of the pandemic, and responses and relief efforts.
Big Bend Sentinel Covid-19 Updates
Website: Big Bend Sentinel Coronavirus Updates
Description
Local news about coronavirus, including closures, medical care, government actions, and more.
Brewster County Sheriff’s Office
Location 201 W Ave E Alpine TX 79830
Phone: 432-837-3488
Personal Email: 801dodson@sbcglobal.net
Website: Brewster County Sheriff
Description
Law enforcement for Brewster County also offers utility assistance to seniors through Brown Santa Fund.
City of Alpine Covid-19 Resources
Website: City of Alpine Covid-19 Resources
Website: City’s Summary of CARES Act for Local Businesses and Residents
Description
The City of Alpine’s resources for residents, small businesses, and other organizations, including links to local government ordinances, state and federal aid programs, and CDC updates about the pandemic.
CoreGives Grants for Restaurant Workers with Families
Phone: 404-655-4690
Email: info@coregives.org
Website: Children of Restaurant Employees Grants
Description
Children of Restaurant Employees is offering funds to restaurant workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 and have children at home
CRAF Restaurant Workers Emergency Grants
Phone: 800.765.4842
Email: foundation@calrest.org
Website: CRAF Restaurant Workers Emergency Grants
Description
Restaurants Care is offering grants for restaurant workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 or who have been quarantined
Crisis Text Line
Phone: 741741
Website: Crisis Text Line
Description
Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem solving. Text HOME to 741741.
Emergency Fund for Home Care Workers, Nannies & Cleaners
Website: Domestic Workers Care Fund
Description
The Coronavirus Care Fund (CCF) from the National Domestic Workers Alliance provides $400 in emergency assistance for qualifying home care workers, nannies and house cleaners who are experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend
Location 606 N 5th St Alpine TX 79830
Phone: (432) 837-7254
Website: Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend
Description
Crisis shelter and other assistance for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and violent crime. Also offers “Little Free Pantry” with food and household supplies in front of Alpine location. Terlingua center in the Ghost Town offers food and social services as well.
Find an EMDR Therapist
Website: EMDR Therapist Directory
Description
Brewster County has a few counselors trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a form of therapy that helps people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences. You can use this directory to find their contact info.
Food Pantry of Alpine
Location 108 1/2 S. Neville Haynes Rd. Alpine TX 79830
Phone: 432-294-5053
Phone: 432-294-3050
Email: info@foodpantryofalpine.org
Website: Food Pantry of Alpine
Website: Food Pantry April Distribution Days on Facebook
Guide to Unemployment Filing by Texas Public Radio
Website: How to Apply for Unemployment by TPR
Description
A guide to applying for unemployment benefits created by Texas Public Radio.
IRS Economic Impact Payments
Website: Registration for Non-Filers
Website: IRS Info about Economic Impact Payments
Description
The IRS is sending many Americans Economic Impact Payments, otherwise known as Economic Impact Payment as stimulus payments. These are automatic for many taxpayers, who filed tax returns in 2018 and 2019, and most seniors and retirees. But if you don’t file taxes, you need to use the “Non-Filers: Enter Your Payment Info Here” application to get your payment. In mid-April, the IRS will launch a Get My Payment application, where you can check the status of your Economic Impact Payment, change your payment from check to direct deposit, and provide direct deposit bank account information so that your payment will arrive more quickly.
If you have an organization or program to add to this resource directory, please contact us.
