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Austin Child Guidance Center

Austin Child Guidance Center

Walk-in clinic with sliding-scale fees for families with immediate needs.

Individuals who are actively suicidal or are an immediate danger to themselves or others are not eligible for services in the walk-in clinic or ACGC. Contact Psychiatric Emergency services at 512- 472-4357.

Hours: Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5pm

Spanish and English-speaking therapists are available.

Austin Child Guidance Center

Austin Child Guidance Center

Walk-in clinic with sliding-scale fees for families with immediate needs.

Individuals who are actively suicidal or are an immediate danger to themselves or others are not eligible for services in the walk-in clinic or ACGC. Contact Psychiatric Emergency services at 512- 472-4357.

Hours: Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5pm

Spanish and English-speaking therapists are available.

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services (Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Williamson counties)

Mental health care provider with various locations & services supporting communities to improve the health and independence of the persons and families they serve.

Colors of Austin Counseling

Colors of Austin Counseling

Diverse, multidisciplinary group practice providing adult, child, teen, family and couples counseling.

Headway

Headway

Find therapists covered by your insurance provider.

Hill Country MHDD Center

Hill Country MHDD Center (Hays County)

Provides mental health, individual developmental disability, and substance abuse, services throughout the greater Texas Hill Country.

Integral Care

Integral Care | (512) 472-HELP (4357)
Mental health services for children and youth in outpatient clinics, community and schools.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm

Help is available no matter the ability to pay. Available in many languages.

Integral Care Psychiatric Emergency Services

Integral Care Psychiatric Emergency Services | 1165 Airport Blvd, Austin 78702
Richard E. Hopkins Behavioral Health Building, Second Floor
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am to 10pm | Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, 10am to 8pm
Help is available no matter the ability to pay. Available in many languages.

A walk-in, urgent care clinic for adults and children having a mental health crisis. Counselors are there to help 7 days a week.

LifeWorks

LifeWorks

LifeWorks Counseling Division provides support for individuals and families who are struggling with issues such as family conflict, abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, and the stress of everyday life.

Mental Health Care in Schools

Mental Health Care in Schools

Talk to your child’s school mental health resources on campus.

Waterloo Counseling Center

Waterloo Counseling Center

Affordable, high-quality mental health services with a focus on the needs and wellness of the LGBTQIA+ community, those living with HIV and their loved ones.

YWCA Greater Austin

YWCA Greater Austin

Free and low-cost mental health services and case management for women and their families.

Support Groups

Austin Child Guidance Center

Austin Child Guidance Center

Walk-in clinic with sliding-scale fees for families with immediate needs.

Individuals who are actively suicidal or are an immediate danger to themselves or others are not eligible for services in the walk-in clinic or ACGC. Contact Psychiatric Emergency services at 512- 472-4357.

Hours: Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5pm

Spanish and English-speaking therapists are available.

Austin Child Guidance Center

Austin Child Guidance Center

Walk-in clinic with sliding-scale fees for families with immediate needs.

Individuals who are actively suicidal or are an immediate danger to themselves or others are not eligible for services in the walk-in clinic or ACGC. Contact Psychiatric Emergency services at 512- 472-4357.

Hours: Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5pm

Spanish and English-speaking therapists are available.

The Christi Center

The Christi Center

Free grief and loss support groups for children, adults and families.

NAMI Central Texas

NAMI Central Texas (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Free groups and classes for individuals who experience mental health challenges as well as their families

Wonders & Worries

Wonders & Worries

Support group for children who have a primary caregiver with a serious illness.

LGBTQIA+ Support Groups

Austin Child Guidance Center

Austin Child Guidance Center

Walk-in clinic with sliding-scale fees for families with immediate needs.

Individuals who are actively suicidal or are an immediate danger to themselves or others are not eligible for services in the walk-in clinic or ACGC. Contact Psychiatric Emergency services at 512- 472-4357.

Hours: Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5pm

Spanish and English-speaking therapists are available.

OutYouth

OutYouth

Free support groups for LGBTQIA+ youth, teens, young adults and caregivers.

PFLAG

PFLAG

Free support group meetings for LGBTQ people, family members and friends in the Austin, Texas area.

TransParent Austin

TransParent Austin

Monthly support group for Parents/guardians of Trans Youth.

Hotlines

Austin Child Guidance Center

Austin Child Guidance Center

Walk-in clinic with sliding-scale fees for families with immediate needs.

Individuals who are actively suicidal or are an immediate danger to themselves or others are not eligible for services in the walk-in clinic or ACGC. Contact Psychiatric Emergency services at 512- 472-4357.

Hours: Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5pm

Spanish and English-speaking therapists are available.

988

988 | Call or text 9-8-8 or chat 988lifeline.org
Three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week | Free Confidential Support English and Spanish

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line | Text TX to 741741
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor for free.

Integral Care

Integral Care | (512) 472-HELP (4357) – Press 1 for English, then 1 for immediate support
24 hours a day, 7 days a week | Interpreters available in many languages

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline | 800-931-2237

Translation services are available on the phone.

Contact the NEDA Helpline for support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder.

LGBTQIA+ Hotlines

Austin Child Guidance Center

Austin Child Guidance Center

Walk-in clinic with sliding-scale fees for families with immediate needs.

Individuals who are actively suicidal or are an immediate danger to themselves or others are not eligible for services in the walk-in clinic or ACGC. Contact Psychiatric Emergency services at 512- 472-4357.

Hours: Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5pm

Spanish and English-speaking therapists are available.

Trevor Lifeline

Trevor Lifeline | (866) 488-7386
Text START to 678-678
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Free, confidential crisis counseling for LGBTQIA+ youth.

TransLifeLine

TransLifeLine | (877) 565-8860
Toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | English and Spanish
Run by trans people for trans, those questioning if they are trans, and their family and friends.

Free Community Resources

Central Texas Crisis Resources
NAMI Central Texas Crisis Resource Guide, including resources across Central Texas.

Circle of Care Guidebook
Guide unpaid friends, family, and neighbors who care for someone with a mental health condition.

Finding a Therapist for BIPOC Communities

Travis County Crisis Services
Crisis services in Travis County through Integral Care.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Youth Mental Health First Aid is for anyone who works with youth and young adults ages 12-18 and 18-25 who may be in the early stages of a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis. MHFA can save a life, just like CPR can save someone who is having a heart attack.

Learn More

Know the signs

Spot a mental health issue.

Start the conversation

Get communication tools and tips, including info for kids about how to talk to a friend.

Support your mental health

Learn how to take care of yourself and help your kids.