Lubbock State Supported Living Center
3401 North University Ave.
Lubbock, Texas 79408
806-741-3800
Click here for directions to the Lubbock State Supported Living Center.
About Lubbock State Supported Living Center
- Opened in 1969.
- The 226-acre state supported living center is home to approximately 225 people.
- Approximately 790 people work at the state supported living center.
- The state supported living center is managed by Director Elizabeth (Libby) Allen.
- The state supported living center serves a 54-county area: Archer, Armstrong, Bailey, Baylor, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Clay, Cochran, Collingsworth, Cottle, Crosby, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Dickens, Donley, Floyd, Foard, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hardeman, Hartley, Haskell, Hemphill, Hockley, Hutchinson, Jack, King, Knox, Lamb, Lipscomb, Lubbock, Lynn, Montague, Moore, Motley, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Stonewall, Swisher, Throckmorton, Wheeler, Wichita, Wilbarger, Wise and Young. (Click here for a map in PDF format that shows the state supported living centers and the counties they serve.)
Become a volunteer
Volunteers can help improve the quality of life for residents. There are two ways to volunteer:
- To volunteer at a living center, visit the DADS State Supported Living Center Volunteer website to learn more or to register as a volunteer.
- To become involved with the Volunteer Services Council, visit their website. The VSC is a 501 (3) c nonprofit organization that helps improve the lives of residents through donations, service projects and other means.
Visitor information
Family members and friends are encouraged to visit the facility as frequently as possible. We request that all visitors check in at the switchboard/administration building upon arriving at the facility to assure that appropriate record of the visit is maintained. Prior arrangements for visiting in homes is encouraged.
Family Lodge
The Family Lodge is available for visiting family members. Call 806-741-3800 to make reservations.
How to arrange a tour
- Public tours are available by contacting the Community Relations Office at 806-741-3800.
- Press tours are available by contacting the DADS Communications Office at 512-438-3056.
Vocational services
Vocational services provide residents with an on-site workshop and the opportunity to work in community-based settings. Call 806-741-3800 to learn more.
Supported employment
You can learn about supported employment for individuals who live at state supported living centers by visiting the state supported living center supported employment website. The site includes a video about the supported employment program.
Updated: January 31, 2013