Mental Health Resources for Children and Families

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MENTAL HEALTH CARE

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.

 

BIPOC Therapist Guide 

 

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

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

 

Headway

Find therapists covered by your insurance provider

 

Hill Country MHDD Center (Hays County)

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

 

Mental Health Care in Schools

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

 

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 | 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.

 

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

 

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

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

 Austin Child Guidance Center
Workshops about communication, youth and teen mental health, social development and more.

 

The Christi Center

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

 

NAMI Central Texas (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Free groups and classes for individuals who experience mental health challenges as well as their families

 

Worries & Wonders

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

 

OutYouth

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

 

PFLAG

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

 

TransParent Austin

Monthly support group for Parents/guardians of Trans Youth

HOTLINES

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

 

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 | 800-931-2237

Translation services are available on the phone.

 

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

 

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

For free 24/7 emotional support, call Integral Care at 512-472-4357.
Visit NAMI Central Texas to check out support groups for adults, family members, and more.

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