Other Resources
Crisis Resources
24-Hour Crisis Hotline
1-877-466-0660 (Toll Free)
Texas State University Police- Emergency After Business Hours
On Campus: 911
Off Campus: (512) 245-2890
San Marcos Police Department
(512) 753-2108
Physical/Sexual Assault Or Abuse
HCWC Crisis Hotline
1-800-700-4292
The Trevor Helpline (Crisis and Suicide Prevention Helpline for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth)
1-866-4-U-TREVOR
1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
Local Financial Resources
Comprehensive Sites
City of San Marcos Resources
Need Help Paying Bills- Hays County
Hays County Resource Directory
Agency Specific Resources
Housing Stability Services (HSS)
SNAP - Food Stamp Benefits
Mano Amiga
Texas Workforce Solutions - Hays County
Hays County Pet Resources Center
HOME Center
Homeless Coalition of Hays County
Hays County Food Bank
City of San Marcos Electric/Utility Assistance
Pedernales Electric Company Utility Assistance (PEC)
Mental Health Resources
Waterloo Counseling Center
Additional Local LGBTQIA+ Resources
Community is about connections. Here are other Facebook pages that can connect you to the Texas State and Hill Country LGBTQIA+ community:
- San Marcos Queer Council
- San Marcos Pride
- PFLAG San Marcos
- The LGBTQA (etc.) of Texas State
- Hill Country PRIDE
- Gays of Hays
National College Related LGBTQIA+ Resources
Intelligent.com LGBTQIA College Student Guide
Texas State University Resources
The Dean of Students Office's CARE Center offers Texas State University students emergency funding assistance. Please see the Dean of Student's office website for assistance.
Student Business Services provides Texas State Students with Emergency and Short Term Loans.
Texas State Career Services is the one-stop center providing career resources and support to current Bobcats and alum. Their staff is knowledgeable about LGBTQIA+ needs in the workforce and provides tools and resources to assist with securing employment and progressing on your career path.
Texas State University Counseling Center, provides inclusive and affirming mental health support, including after-hours crisis support. TimelyCare virtual mental health services are also available to enrolled students.
Bobcat Bounty at Texas State is a market-style pantry that serves as a site of experiential learning while striving to address food insecurity in and around Texas State University. This is done in partnership with the Hays County Food Bank.
Texas State University Student Involvement including cultural celebrations. Find student organizations, including by searching in Category for "Special Interest” or "Multicultural."
Connect with LGBTQIA+ student organizations Bobcat PRIDE, Transcend, and OSTEM.
Texas State LGBTQIA+ staff, faculty, and graduate students in paid TXST positions can join Alliance
Texas State University LGBTQIA+ Endowed Scholarship
In September 2018, BPSF leadership donated $25,000 to the Texas State University LGBTQIA+ Endowed Scholarship (SL0011) in order to provide long-term academic support to LGBTQIA+ Texas State students. The scholarship is overseen by Alliance at Texas State University and the Texas State University LGBTQIA+ Alumni Chapter.
Texas State Nations Family Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established for Bobcats who demonstrate experience in or commitment to supporting and promoting the needs of transgender individuals. The scholarship is overseen by Alliance at Texas State University
To apply for these Texas State University based resources, please visit the Bobcat Online Scholarship System (BOSS)