Mental Health & Crisis Resources
If someone is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or needs support, the resources below can help. National services provide 24/7 crisis support, while local Austin and Travis County resources offer community-based care, emergency mental health services, and referrals.
National Mental Health Crisis Resources
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org
Available 24/7. Free and confidential. Spanish-language support is available.
Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741
Available 24/7 for free crisis support by text.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Support for veterans, service members, and their families.
Texas Youth Helpline
Call or Text: 1-800-989-6884
Support for youth, teens, and young adults.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Treatment referrals and information for mental health and substance use support.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or Text: 1-800-985-5990
Crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to disasters or traumatic events.
Austin / Travis County Local Crisis Resources
Integral Care Crisis Helpline
Call: 512-472-HELP (4357)
Press 1, then 1 again for immediate crisis support.
Psychiatric Emergency Services
Call: 512-472-4357
Available 24/7.
Richard E. Hopkins Behavioral Health Building
1165 Airport Blvd.
Austin, TX
Texas 2-1-1
Dial: 211
Text: Your ZIP code to 898211
Connects people with mental health resources, housing, food, and other social services.
Austin Child Guidance Center
For children and families seeking non-suicidal crisis support or referrals to Psychiatric Emergency Services.
Call: 512-472-4357
Local Mental Health Authority
Integral Care — Austin/Travis County
Call: 512-472-4357
Downloadable PDF Resources
- How to have a Conversation on Mental Health – Cue Cards
- Austin Area Resources
- AMEN Bookmarks – Created by UT Austin School of Nursing Students