Counseling Resources
Parent Guide to Accessing MH Care
Childrens Mental Health: A Guide For Parents
Lake Travis ISD Community Resource List
Local Help
LT Love
Kids free dental day, school supplies assistance, Green Santa, and college scholarships
2121 Lohman’s Crossing
Suite 504-463
Lakeway, TX 78734
Email: programs@ltlove.org
Lake Travis Crisis Ministries
Food distribution, counseling and referrals to other sources, financial assistance, back to school dental care for kids, school supplies assistance
- Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 & Thursdays 10:00-12:00
- Bring your ID, proof of your address, and fill out registration forms
Apache Shores HOA Food Pantry
Provides free groceries
1st Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
14919 General Williamson Dr
Austin, TX 78734
https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/location/apache-shores-homeowners-association-mobile-pantry
Parenting Support
Any Baby Can
- Guidance for first time moms through Nurse-Family Partnership
- Early Childhood Intervention
- Parent Support
- Family Education
- Medical Case Management
- Auditory Services
- Teen Prenatal and Parenting Support
- Counseling and support groups offered to those enrolled in programming
6207 Sheridan Ave.
Austin, TX 78723
512-454-3743
Texas Parent to Parent
Support and information on available resources for families with children who have disabilities. It’s a statewide, non-profit developed by parents for parents or families with children with disabilities, chronic illness and other special needs.
1805 Rutherford Ln. Suite 201, Austin 78754
512-458-8600
Wonders & Worries
Helps children and their families cope when a parent or caregiver has a chronic or life-threatening illness; free of charge, in English and Spanish.
9101 Burnet Road, Suite #205
Austin, TX 78758
512-329-5757
Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals
Austin Oaks Hospital
- Serves children, adolescents, and adults
- Inpatient hospitalization
- Outpatient services including: Intensive Outpatient Programing (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) during which patients go to the hospital for day-time therapies and medication management and sleep at home.
1407 West Stassney Ln.
Austin, 78745
512-593-7347
https://austinoakshospital.com/
Cross Creek Hospital
Adolescent and adult inpatient hospitalization
8402 Cross Park Dr., Austin, 78754
855-993-0130
Dell Children’s Pediatric Mental Health
Inpatient and outpatient programming for children and adolescents
4900 Mueller Blvd., Austin, 78723
512-324-0029
https://www.dellchildrens.net/behavioral-health/
Georgetown Behavioral Health
Inpatient and outpatient programming for adolescents and adults
3101 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown, 78626
512-819-1154
https://www.georgetownbehavioral.com/
Substance Abuse Treatment
Rehab referral online form
Sage Recovering and Wellness Center
Intensive Outpatient Program for Adolescents
7004 Bee Caves Rd., Bldg 2 Suite 200, Austin, 78746
https://www.sagerecoveryaustin.com/adolescent-services/
Phoenix House
Inpatient and outpatient programing in central Austin
1-888-671-9392
https://www.phoenixhouse.org/locations/texas/
Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery Center Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program
11645 Angus Rd., Suite A-3, Austin, 78759
512-382-6610
http://parc.memorialhermann.org/locations/austin-outpatient-rehab/
Clean Investments Counseling Center
Serves adolescents, and adults struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Offers clients: Intensive Outpatient Programing (IOP), education, case management, and counseling.
1212 E. Anderson Lane, Suite 300, Austin, 78752
512-477-6690
http://www.cleaninvestmentsinc.com/index.php
Disordered Eating Treatment
Eating Recovery Center Austin
1-877-711-1690 or 512-253-1989
12221 Renfert Way Suite 250, Austin 78758
Health and Wellness
People's Community Clinic
Provides confidential, full-service health clinic for adolescents, ages 11-19. Focus is on treating the whole person. Provides complete physical exams, mental health counseling, prenatal care, family planning, and sports physicals.
2909 N. I-35 Austin, 78722
512-478-4939
Appointment Desk:
Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Clinic Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Shots for Tots
Provides free immunizations, Hepatitis A and B vaccinations, and tuberculosis screening. All services are available to children who are uninsured or Medicaid recipients. Services are also available to uninsured adults. Services are by appointment only.
South Austin clinic: 405 West Stassney, Austin, 78745
North Austin St. John clinic: 7500 Blessing Avenue, Austin, 78752
512-972-5520
Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm to make an appointment.
https://www.austintexas.gov/immunizations
Emergency Shelter
SAFE
- Shelter and housing for children, young adults, families, and individuals
- Sexual assault victim advocacy
- Counseling
- Deaf SHARE
- Forensic nursing exams
- Legal services
- Support for people who have been trafficked
24-hr SAFEline - Call: 512-267-SAFE (7233)
Text: 737-888-7233
Located in central Austin
SafeAustin.org
Lifeworks
Provides a variety of services to youth and families including housing, individual and family counseling, education, and workforce support.
512-735-2400
Grief, Loss, and Terminal Illness
Wonders & Worries
Helps children and their families cope when a parent or caregiver has a chronic or life-threatening illness; free of charge, in English and Spanish.
9101 Burnet Road, Suite #205, Austin, 78758
512-329-5757
For the Love of Christi
Free grief counseling for kids/teens/families
2306 Hancock Dr., Austin, 78756
512-467-2600
Transportation
Medicaid Transportation Program
Provides low cost transportation or transportation vouchers for public transportation to medical appointments covered by Medicaid. Call 2-days prior to appointment.
1100 W. 49th St.
1-877-633-8747
Help Hotlines
Integral Care Crisis Services
512-472-HELP (4357)
- Can dispatch a mobile crisis response for comprehensive mental health screening for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, psychosis, and/or homicidal ideation
- Can direct you to their walk-in crisis clinic
Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000
Crisis and support line for children, youth, and their parents, 24/7 and Spanish available. Multi-topic and issue assistance.
Childhelp: 1-800-4AChild
Provides 24/7 assistance in 170 languages to adults, children, and youth with information and questions regarding child abuse. All calls are anonymous and confidential.
National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY
Crisis line for youth thinking about running away, for youth already on the run, and for adults worried about a runaway. 24/7 help available.
LoveIsRespect.org: 1-800-331-9474
Peer advocates available 24/7 to support teens with concerns about dating violence. Chat available through their website, or text loveis to 22522.
Trevor Project Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
Support and assistance 24/7 for anyone feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or suicidal.
General Resources
211 Texas
Dial 2-1-1
Aunt Bertha
Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
Psychology Today
Find a therapist, psychologist, and/or psychiatrist
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
Insurance Information
CHIP & Children’s Medicaid
https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/health/child/childrens-medicaid
Medical Assistance Program (M.A.P.)
Program pays for medical and dental care for eligible Austin and Travis county residents with low income. Some services require a copayment, and all services must be obtained through MAP network providers.
512-978-8130
https://www.centralhealth.net/map/
Medicaid
Information on Medicaid, application forms, etc.
1-800-735-2989
https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip
Insure-a-Kid
Organization that helps families find low-cost children’s health insurance. Also assists in the process of applying for, using and renewing insurance.
512-324-2447
Special Needs Support
ARCIL, Inc.
Provides free supportive services, counseling and education to people with disabilities of all types.
825 E. Rundberg Lane, Suite A-1, 78753
512-832-6349