🚨 LIFE-SAVING LINKS - GET HELP NOW 🚨
If you're in immediate danger, call 911. If you're thinking about suicide, call 988.
Life-Saving Mental Health & Crisis Resources
Immediate access to psychiatric hospitals, detox centers, crisis intervention, and emergency mental health services in Austin. All resources are verified and available when you need help most.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
EMERGENCYFree, confidential crisis support 24/7 for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress
Crisis Text Line
EMERGENCYFree, 24/7 crisis support via text message with trained crisis counselors
Text HOME to 741741
Austin Police Mental Health Unit
EMERGENCYSpecialized officers trained in mental health crisis response
Integral Care Crisis Hotline
EMERGENCYLocal Austin crisis line for mental health emergencies and suicide prevention
Emergency Services (911)
EMERGENCYCall for immediate life-threatening emergencies
For immediate danger to self or others
Austin State Hospital
URGENTInpatient psychiatric hospital providing acute mental health treatment
Dell Seton Medical Center - Behavioral Health
URGENTEmergency psychiatric services and inpatient behavioral health unit
St. David's Center for Behavioral Health
URGENTComprehensive behavioral health services including emergency psychiatric care
Dell Medical School - Emergency Psychiatry
URGENTEmergency psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention services
Shoal Creek Hospital
URGENTPrivate psychiatric hospital providing acute inpatient mental health treatment
Rock Springs Behavioral Hospital
URGENTInpatient psychiatric facility for adults and adolescents in crisis
20 minutes north of Austin
Austin Recovery
HIGHComprehensive addiction treatment including medical detox and residential care
Integral Care Detox Services
HIGHLocal public mental health authority providing detox and treatment services
Sliding scale fees available
Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment
HIGHDual diagnosis treatment facility for mental health and substance abuse
1 hour south of Austin, insurance accepted
Phoenix House Texas
MEDIUMLong-term residential addiction treatment program
Cross Creek Hospital
HIGHPsychiatric and addiction treatment facility
NAMI Austin
MEDIUMMental health support, education, and advocacy organization
Mental Health America of Central Texas
MEDIUMMental health advocacy, education, and support services
Austin Child Guidance Center
MEDIUMMental health services for children, teens, and families
Sliding scale fees, insurance accepted
Family Eldercare - Mental Health Services
MEDIUMMental health support specifically for older adults
Important Notice
These resources are life-saving tools when you need immediate help. If you're experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please reach out immediately. You matter, your life has value, and help is available 24/7. This crisis will pass, and there are people ready to help you through it.