Crisis resources
If you're in immediate danger, please call 911. Below are trusted resources available right now, day or night.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support available 24/7. Call or text 988 to reach a trained counselor.
SAFE
Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE) Austin provides emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse.
512-267-SAFE (7233)Psychiatric Emergency Services
A walk-in, urgent care clinic for adults and children experiencing a mental health crisis. Offers safety planning, short-term support, and connection to ongoing care.
512-472-4357National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, offering free education, advocacy, and peer-led support programs.
512-420-9810 (Local)Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential, 24/7 support for veterans, service members, and their families. Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online.
800-273-8255211 Travis County Resources
A free, confidential, multilingual helpline available 24/7 through United Way Greater Austin, connecting residents to food, housing, utility, medical, mental health, and other essential support.
2-1-1 (or 877-541-7905)These resources are here for support between sessions or if you don't yet have a therapist. They are not a substitute for emergency care.