Central Texas – Local Resources

Crisis Hotlines:

• 9-1-1. If you or someone you know is in immediate life-threatening crisis or danger, call 9-1-1
• 9-8-8. 24-hour Suicide Prevention and Lifeline. Do not hesitate to call this resource.
• Austin / Travis County 24-hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: (512) 472-HELP [4357]
• The Williamson County 24-hour Crisis hotline (800) 841-1255
• Hays & South Counties Hotline: (877) 466-0660
• Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: (888) 311-7755
• The Bell County 24-hour crisis hotline: (800) 888-4036 or Text Crisis: START to 741741
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK [8255] or 9-8-8
• The Trevor Project [LGBTQIA+ Youth] (866) 488-7386
• The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline (888) 843-4564
• Veteran Crisis Hotline (800) 273-8255

Information & Referral

• 3-1-1: City of Austin Information and non-emergency law enforcement
  • https://www.austintexas.gov/department/311
• 2-1-1: Texas Health and Human Services Commission Information & Referral. A great source of information for financial assistance, volunteer opportunities, social services, etc.
  • https://www.211texas.org/
• United Way Central Texas: Resources for health, education, and financial stability in Central Texas. Provides the 2-1-1 call center above.
  • https://www.uwct.org/
• Local churches and religious organizations: A great source when you don’t know where to turn. You typically don’t have to be a member of the faith to receive help

Services for Children and Teens

• Communities in Schools, Central Texas: (512) 462-1771. Dropout prevention, academic support, mentoring, summer programming, and job training in high-risk schools across Central Texas.
  • https://ciscentraltexas.org/
• Austin Child Guidance Center: (512) 451-2242. Counseling for children, teens, and families in Central Texas
  • https://www.austinchildguidance.org/

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