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Definition of Terms

	Term	Description
	AIDS	Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
	HIV	Human immunodeficiency virus is a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections.
	CHIP	Children’s Health Insurance Program
	Medicaid	Medicaid is the US health insurance program for individuals and families with low incomes and resources.
	Medicare	Medicare is the name given to a health insurance program administered by the United States government, covering people who are either age 65 and over, or who meet other special criteria.
	TANF	Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
	WIC	Women’s, Infants and Children’s is a special supplemental nutrition program for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum care women, Infants and Children up to five years old.

Healthcare Clinics/Centers

	Name	Service Description	Address	Phone
	Austin Health Care for the Homeless (Salvation Army)	Primary Care, Dental Care, Vision Care	501 East Eighth Street	634.5940
	Austin Lifecare & Pregnancy Services	1215 W. Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757	Pregnancy Testing, Counseling, Abortion Recovery.	458.7796
	Austin Regional Clinic Rundberg Square	Primary Care	825 E. Rundberg Ln., Suite B1, Austin TX 78753	836.5472
	Austin Regional Clinic South	Primary Care	3828 S. 1st St. Austin TX 78704	443.1311
	Central Texas Veterans Health Care System – Austin Outpatient Clinic	Healthcare Services for Veterans	2901 Montopolis Drive Austin , TX 78741	389.1010
	East Austin Community Health Center	Primary Care, Pharmacy	211 Comal Street Austin, TX 78702	972.4322
	Far North Austin Community Health Center	Primary Care	928 Blackson Austin, TX 78752	972.4170
	Montopolis Community Health Center	Primary Care	1200-B Montopolis, Austin, TX 78741	972.6240
	Northeast Austin Community Health Center	Primary Care, Dental, Pharmacy	7112 Ed Bluestein Blvd., Austin, TX 78723	972.4622
	People Community Clinic	Primary Care, Family Planning	2909 N IH35 Austin 78722	708.3175
	Planned Parenthood	Family Planning, Birth Control, Women’s Health	1823 E. 7th St. Austin, TX 78702
	Rosewood Zaragosa Community Health Center	Primary Care, Pharmacy	2802 Webberville Road, Austin, TX 78702	972.4792
	Texas Department of State Health Services Community Health Services Section	Family Planning	1100 W. 49th Street Austin, TX 78756	458.7796

Social Services Organizations/Support

	Name	Service Description	Address	Phone
	2-1-1 Texas Information and Referral Network	Provides information on local resources	PO Box 13247, MC-2077 Austin, TX 78711	512.206.4787 Or 211
	Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center	Substance Abuse Counseling	56 East Ave. Austin, TX 78701	703.1359
	East Austin Clinic	WIC	211 Comal Austin, TX 78702	972.6680
	Medical Assistance Program (MAP)	Financial Assistance for medical services	110 Chalmers Ave. Suite B Austin, TX	972.5300
	National Suicide Prevention Line	Suicide Intervention	666 Broadway 2nd floor, New York, NY 10012	1.800.272.8255
	Northeast Austin Clinic	WIC	7112-Z Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin, TX 78723	972.6930
	Rosewood-Zaragoza Neighborhood Center	WIC	2802 Webberville Road Austin, TX 78702	972.6780
	SafePlace	Crisis Services		267.SAFE (7233)
	South Austin Clinic	WIC	2508 N. Durwood Austin, TX 78704	972.6870
	Texas Council on Family Violence	Family And Domestic Violence	PO Box 161810 Austin, TX 78716	1-800-799-7233
	Texas Health and Human Services Commission	Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, TNAF, Food Stamps, Eldercare		973.9203
	Texas Online	Online services and resources in Texas	www.texasonline.com

About HT

Mission Statement

As an historically black institution, Huston-Tillotson University’s mission is to provide opportunities to a diverse population for academic achievement with an emphasis on academic excellence, spiritual and ethical development, civic engagement, and leadership in a nurturing environment.

Vision Statement

Huston-Tillotson University will be a leader in the education of diverse populations. We will empower students for success in a global society as critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and ethical citizens. Here is an update.

General Information

Huston-Tillotson University is affiliated with The United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). HT, in Austin, is a coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences, operating jointly under the auspices of the American Missionary Association of the United Church of Christ, and the Board of Education of The United Methodist Church. Huston-Tillotson College officially changed its name to Huston-Tillotson University on February 28, 2005.

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Operating Hours

Huston-Tillotson University’s business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST.

Classes are scheduled in the evenings and on weekends as well as during the day.

Direct inquiries to the appropriate offices or Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon Street, Austin, Texas 78702-2795.

Contact Info

Telephone at 512.505.3000
Fax at 512.505.3190
Enrollment Management at 512.505.3028, admission@htu.edu
Registrar and transcripts at 512.505.3082, eestrickland@htu.edu
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Huston-Tillotson University Location

The campus is located a few blocks east of IH-35. Exit Seventh Street from IH-35 and travel east to Chicon Street. Click here for Google directions to the campus from your current location.