Below, you’ll find a partial list of resources in and around the Austin area as well as sources of information regarding mental illness and mental illness awareness. Please check back here frequently for updated links.
+Crisis Resources
Be Prepared
The most important step is preparedness. Consider keeping a copy of NAMI Austin’s Crisis Guide on hand to help guide you in the event of a psychiatric emergency.
Emergency Departments
If you or someone you know is a danger to themselves or others, please call 911 or go directly to the nearest Emergency Department.
Seton Psychiatric Emergency Department at Brackenridge, 512-324-7010
These teams respond immediately on-site where a psychiatric crisis is occurring.
APD Austin Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), 512-854-3450
Williamson County Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, 512-943-3545
Crisis Hotlines
Local Hotlines – These services provide 24/7 access to licensed counselors, immediate assessments, crisis intervention services, and referral to community resources.
Mental Health Crisis Hotline for Travis County, 512-472-4357
Bluebonnet Trails 24-hour Crisis Hotline for Williamson County, 1-800-841-1255
Lifeworks 24-hour Youth Helpline, 512-735-2400
National Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255
All Austin-area psychiatric hospitals offer IOP and PHP programs for all ages. Many of these include DBT-based skills training. Additional resources at outpatient facilities include:
This program serves children and adolescents ages 8-17. Two different levels of care are offered depending upon the intensity of services that are required.
+Psychotherapy
Therapy is not one size fits all; finding a good fit is important. Please speak with your provider to receive a referral to psychotherapy. In the event your insurance does not cover psychotherapy we can assist you in locating sliding scale-based clinics in the Austin area.
Similar to the Family-to-Family program, this is a free 10-session program geared toward assisting adults with mental illness to understand their condition and work toward recovery.
