Crisis help
If you or someone you love is struggling right now, reach out. These are free, confidential, and available around the clock.
Need help right now?
Call or text 988 — the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 24/7. If there’s immediate danger, call 911.
National lines
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Free, confidential, 24/7 — for suicidal crisis, emotional distress, or substance-use crisis.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741. Free 24/7 text support for any crisis.
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357 — referrals for substance use and mental health, 24/7, English and Spanish.
Veterans Crisis Line
For veterans, service members, and those who support them: call 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Free, confidential, 24/7.
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ young people: call 1-866-488-7386. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Veterans Crisis Line
For veterans, service members, and those who support them: call 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Free, confidential, 24/7.
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ young people: call 1-866-488-7386. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Austin-area resources
Integral Care crisis helpline
512-472-4357 — 24/7 crisis support for Travis County residents, regardless of ability to pay.
Psychiatric Emergency Services (Integral Care)
Walk-in urgent psychiatric care in Austin, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at the Richard E. Hopkins Behavioral Health Building, 1165 Airport Blvd, Second Floor, Austin, TX 78702. Call the helpline above first — 512-472-HELP (4357) — and they’ll direct you.
When it’s not a crisis, but soon
If you’re struggling but safe right now, the next step is finding ongoing care:
Find a therapist or psychiatrist
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