On-site skills & socialization
Coloring, drawing, puzzles, and writing at the table, plus job and social skill practice in a warm, accessible day program space.
ExploreAustin, Texas · HHSC-licensed
Support that feels like home.
GURKASH helps adults with disabilities build everyday skills and real community connections — on a schedule each person controls.
Licensed by Texas HHSC
License # 313158
HCS · TxHmL · DBMD waivers
What we do
Care that meets each person where they are.
Our Individualized Skills & Socialization (ISS) services are built around the person — their goals, pace, and preferred routine.
Off-site community engagement
Trips to the park and the library, gardening, and outings to favorite spots like Zilker Park — planned together, and enjoyed in good company.
ExplorePerson-centered planning
We listen first. Goals come from the individual and the people who know them best.
Explore
Who we serve
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We support adults enrolled in the HCS, TxHmL, or DBMD waiver — and the families and case managers who walk with them.
See if you're eligibleOur day program
A fuller day. A stronger sense of belonging.
Our program is built for adults who want to grow skills, make friends, stay active, and take a fuller part in their community.
Every participant gets support shaped around their own goals, interests, and abilities — whether the focus is daily living, communication, confidence, or independence. We create meaningful chances to grow in a safe and welcoming space.
Each day blends time at the table with time outside — coloring, drawing, puzzles, and writing; job and social skill practice; gardening, outdoor sports, and trips to the park and the library; and outings to favorite spots like Zilker Park. It adds up to a day that is both productive and genuinely enjoyable.
And because a good day starts with a full stomach, we serve breakfast and refreshments on-site — an easy moment to settle in, catch up with friends, and ease into whatever the day brings.
What we offer
- Individualized skill-building programs
- Coloring, drawing, puzzles, and writing
- Job skill and social skill development
- Gardening, outdoor sports, and trips to the park
- Outings to favorite spots like Zilker Park and the library
- Breakfast and refreshments served daily
- Person-centered support and goal planning
- Safe, supportive, and inclusive environment
Local to Central Texas
Rooted in Austin. Serving Central Texas.
GURKASH is a locally owned and operated provider right here in Austin, TX. We know the parks, the neighborhoods, and the rhythm of this community — because we live and work here too.
Whether someone joins us for on-site programming at our Ben White Blvd location or explores the community through off-site outings, everything is planned with local familiarity and genuine care.
LeanderCedar ParkGeorgetownRound RockLiberty HillLago VistaAustin metro
Easy to reach
Located on E. Ben White Blvd with quick access from I-35, US-290, and Mopac. Families across Travis and Williamson counties find the drive simple and convenient.
Outings chosen by the people who take them
Off-site days are planned around what each person wants to do — a trip to the park, a favorite spot, or a place they have been meaning to visit — so time in the community feels familiar and their own.
A Hill Country sense of community
We bring the warmth and neighborly spirit that makes Central Texas feel like home. Every person is treated like family — because in this community, that is exactly what they are.
Why GURKASH
Calm, capable, person-first.
You choose
Schedules, goals, and activities follow the individual's lead.
Community-first
Real places, real relationships, not just a room.
Dignity & respect
Person-first language and practice in everything we do.
Trained & compliant
Experienced team. HHSC-licensed. Ongoing Relias training.
Ready to get started? Talk to our team.
We'll listen first and help you figure out the next step.