Our work is divided into three main categories: Direct Support, Trainings, and Unhoused Outreach. To find out more about each of these categories, read below or click on the icons associated with each category.
SMA was created because our founders saw a problem- increased injuries during protests around Austin- and decided to fill that need. Free first aid at protests and other community events remains one of of the primary things that we do as an organization. We can triage patients, provide basic and emergency interventions, and assist with contacting and coordinating with EMS if needed, among other things- all at no cost to you. If you are interested in having us at your event, please see the Request Support page.
In addition to providing first aid services, we train you to provide these services to your community yourself. We offer free CPR, First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Stop the Bleed trainings (just to name a few) to the public. We also offer personalized trainings on things like situational awareness, heat exposure, chemical weapon exposure, mental health first aid, and more! If you are interested in us developing a training for your group, organization, or business, that you do not see listed on the Trainings page, please reach out via email, and we would be happy see what we can do for you.
We offer first aid clinics for people experiencing homelessness, as well as respond to specific needs of this population, including those seen during freezes in the winter and heat waves during the summer. In partnership with other organizations as well as independently we hand out weather kits, deliver and serve meals, attend to medical needs, and connect folks to resources as we are able.
Want to help us continue this life saving work?
We rely on donations from community members like you to fund our budget. Remember that every dollar donated to Street Medics Austin goes towards protecting and empowering the community through first aid, free trainings, and outreach, and since we are a 501(c)(3) organization, your donation is tax deductible!