Local Resources

Thanks to donations made during the Austin Race for the Cure, and other local events throughout the year, Susan G. Komen® Austin is able to provide uninsured and underinsured women in the 5 County area we serve (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson Counties) with access to free or low cost breast health services. Through grants to local health care providers, these local health care organizations provide services such as; breast health education, clinical breast exams, mammograms, diagnostic services, treatment support, patient navigation, transportation to and from appointments, emergency financial assistance, and household assistance.

Are you uninsured or underinsured and need a mammogram, clinical breast exam, or have a breast health concern? If so, we can help.

Travis County:

* FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER, 512.232.3900, ask for Ruperta Chavez.

* PLANNED PARENTHOOD (for women of any age), North clinic location: 512.331.1288; South clinic location: 512-276-8000; Downtown clinic location: 512.477.5846 or 1800.230.PLAN.

* SAMARITAN HEALTH MINISTRIES, 512.331.5828, ask for Erika Pratt.

Bastrop County:

* COMMUNITY ACTION, 512.393.4764, ask for Keri Worthy.

Caldwell County:

* COMMUNITY ACTION, 512.393.4764, ask for Keri Worthy.

Hays County:

* COMMUNITY ACTION, 512.392.1161 X 322, ask for Lydia Perez.

Williamson County

* COMMUNITY ACTION, 512.930.3281 , ask for Ana Sierra.

* SAMARITAN HEALTH MINISTRIES, 512.331.5828, ask for Erika Pratt.

All 5 Counties (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, Williamson)

* WINGS, provides comprehensive, no cost breast cancer treatment, COBRA assistance, and navigation services, contact Terri Bronocco Jones  or Alice Blanquiz at 210.946.9464

Young Women - (18-39) with any breast health concerns:

* Family Wellness Center: 512.232.3900, ask for Ruperta Chavez.

* Planned Parenthood: North clinic: 512.331.1288; South clinic: 512-276-8000; Downtown clinic location: 512.477.5846 or 1.800.230.PLAN.

Additional Assistance

* Transportation for women to ensure follow through on treatment and doctors appointments

          o COMMUNITY ACTION: contact Claudia Cantu 512.392.1161 or ccantu@communityaction.com.

          o FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER: 512.232.3900, ask for Ruperta Chavez.

* Patient navigation and support groups

          o Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas, 512.544.0900, info@bcrc.org.

          o COMMUNITY ACTION: 512.392.1161, Lydia Perez, lperez@communityaction.com.

If you have a general question about breast health or if you are not sure who to call or where to go, please email emay@komenaustin.org or you can call the Komen office at 512-473-0900.