Your Mental Health Resource Guide
Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Whether you’re experiencing depression, physical symptoms of stress (like headaches and difficulty sleeping), or a more serious mental health issue, professional help is available. Regardless of whether you have health insurance or not. Check out this list of options for free emotional support.
Free Emotional Support within Travis County
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
Crisis Text Line | Text TX to 741741
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Information on local resources for health care, utilities, food, housing and more
In Texas, dial 2-1-1. Press option 6 for information on COVID-19
Free Emotional Support across Texas
HHSC COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line | (833) 986-1919
Toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
English and Spanish
Free Emotional Support across the U.S.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline| (800) 273-TALK (8255) or chat online
Toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | English and Spanish
Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free Suicide Prevention and Emotional Support for LGBTQ individuals under 25
Trevor Lifeline | (866) 488-7386
Text START to 678-678
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free Support for Trans People, Their Family and Friends
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 Screening and Referral Service for First Responders in Texas
Heroes Texas First Responders Helpline | (833) 367-4689
Navigates individuals with mental health challenges or drug and alcohol use to treatment and recovery
Domestic Violence Resources in Austin
Hope Alliance | (800) 460-7233
Toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Emergency shelter, counseling, children’s services and more
English and Spanish
Safe Alliance | (512) 267-7233 or text (737) 888-7233
Emergency shelters, transitional housing and counseling services
Asian Family Support Services of Austin | (877) 281-8371
Toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Access to emergency shelter and housing, safety planning, counseling, and more
Services in various languages
Free Crisis Support for Veterans across the U.S.
Veterans Crisis Line | (800) 273-8255 (Press 1) or text 8388255
Toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
For Veterans in crisis or a loved one concerned about one
Online Support Groups within Central Texas
Free groups and classes offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Central Texas chapter
For individuals who experience mental health challenges as well as their families
Online Support Groups across the U.S.
Free groups and classes offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
For individuals who experience mental health challenges as well as their families
Free Course to Help Others within Travis County
Mental Health First Aid | Register
8-hour course that provides people the basic tools to help someone showing signs of mental illness or substance use disorder or experiencing a mental health crisis.
Free Course to Help Others Outside Travis County
Locate a Mental Health First Aid class in your community
Cost varies by community
Tip Sheets About Managing and Coping with Stress and Anxiety
- Stress and anxiety coping tips and resources – flyer
- Psychological First Aid key concepts and resources – flyer
- Tip sheet for healthcare professionals coping with stress and compassion fatigue
- Tips and resources for managing stress – wallet card
- CDC Resources for Coping with Stress During COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) online guidance on coping with a variety or stressors and situations during the pandemic
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- Occupational stress
- Healthcare personnel and first responders
- Adults who use alcohol and/or substances
- People experiencing abuse
- Veterans
- Support for children, adolescents, and young adults
- Grief and loss