Resources & Support
You don't have to have it all figured out to be here. Whether you're a current client, thinking about starting therapy, or you just landed on this page at 2am because you needed something, I'm glad you found this.
Below is a list of trusted crisis lines, support organizations, and community resources, covering the national level all the way down to right here in Austin and across Texas. Bookmark it, share it, use it whenever you need it. No judgment, no gatekeeping. Just people ready to help.
If you are in immediate, life-threatening danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
If you’re in crisis right now
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 — free, confidential, and available 24/7. They'll connect you with support based on your area code.
Veterans Crisis Line Dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255. Confidential support for veterans and their loved ones, 24/7.
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ young people) Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 — 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor by text, 24/7.
Trans Lifeline Call 877-565-8860 — peer support run by and for the trans community.
SAMHSA National Helpline Call 1-800-662-4357 (HELP) — free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use concerns, 24/7, in English and Spanish.
Austin & Central Texas Crisis Support
Integral Care 24/7 Crisis Line | 512-472-4357 (HELP) Staffed around the clock by trained crisis counselors who can connect you to local resources.
Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) | 1165 Airport Blvd, Austin. A walk-in psychiatric emergency clinic staffed by licensed clinicians, psychiatrists, and mental health professionals, offering crisis assessment and intervention for both youth and adults. Hours can shift, so call 512-472-4357 first to confirm before you head over.
Williamson County Crisis Hotline (Bluebonnet Trails) | 1-800-841-1255 24/7 crisis support for Williamson County residents.
UT Austin Counseling & Mental Health Center 24/7 Crisis Line | 512-471-2255 For UT students in crisis, any time of day or night.
2-1-1 Texas | Dial 211 or 877-541-7905 Not a crisis line, but incredibly useful — connects you to local help with housing, food, childcare, counseling, and more, anywhere in Texas.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Support
National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 | text START to 88788 | thehotline.org Confidential, 24/7 support for anyone affected by relationship abuse. Available in 200+ languages.
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline | 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE) | rainn.org Free, confidential support 24/7, in English and Spanish.
The SAFE Alliance (Austin) | SAFEline: 512-267-7233 (SAFE) or toll-free 1-877-384-9891 | Text: 737-888-7233 | safeaustin.org A 24/7 hotline, chatline, and textline for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse in the Austin area.
Hope Alliance (Williamson County) | 24-hour crisis line: 1-800-460-7233 | Williamson County's domestic violence and sexual assault crisis center for shelter, advocacy, and support.
Texas Advocacy Project Hope Line | 1-800-374-4673 | Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm Free legal help staffed by attorneys for Texans navigating domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including protective orders, custody, and divorce.
LGBTQ & Gender-Affirming Support
Waterloo Counseling Center | 512-444-9922 | waterloocounseling.org Affirming counseling for the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with HIV/AIDS, and trauma survivors. Two Austin locations — North (314 Highland Mall Blvd, Suite 301) and South (2800 S. IH-35 Frontage Rd, Suite 215).
UT Gender and Sexuality Center | gsc@austin.utexas.edu | Student Activity Center, Room 2.112 (2401 Speedway) Support and community space for UT students of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) | wpath.org A helpful starting point for finding gender-affirming providers and standards of care.
Affordable & Sliding-Scale Counseling in Austin
Capital Area Counseling | 512-302-1000 Sliding-scale therapy for individuals, couples, families, and adults — services in English and Spanish.
Community Care Clinic | 512-978-9400 Bilingual individual, group, family, and couples counseling.
LifeWorks Austin | 512-735-2400 | Mon–Thu 8:30am–8pm, Fri 8:30am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm Counseling and crisis support for youth and families, including Austin's only walk-in emergency shelter for young people 17 and under. This is not a 24-hour line. For after-hours emergencies, use Integral Care (512-472-4357) or 988.
Child, Elder &
Family Safety
Texas Abuse Hotline (DFPS) | 1-800-252-5400 | txabusehotline.org 24/7 toll-free line to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child, or of an adult 65+ or with disabilities, anywhere in Texas.
Eating
Disorders
National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline | 866-662-1235 | Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm ET. Free support, resources, and treatment referrals for anyone affected by an eating disorder.
Postpartum
Support
Postpartum Support International Helpline | 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD) Support, information, and resources for perinatal mood and anxiety concerns. Not a crisis line, but messages are returned daily.