Where can I get mental health help in Austin, TX?

In Austin, call or text 988 any time for crisis support, dial 211 for local referrals, or contact Integral Care, the public mental health authority. Tend can match you with licensed therapists in Austin who take your insurance.

Is there free or low-cost therapy in Austin?

Integral Care provides low-cost and sliding-scale care, and Open Path Collective offers reduced-fee sessions. Dial 211 for local options.

Can I see a therapist online in Austin?

Yes. Tend connects you with Texas-licensed therapists who can meet by secure video from anywhere in Texas, plus in-person options in Austin.

Resources

Mental health resources in Austin, TX

Crisis lines, the local mental health authority, low-cost care, and licensed therapists accepting new patients in Austin.

Local Mental Health Authority

Integral Care

Austin is in Travis County, served by Integral Care. They offer crisis services and sliding-scale care regardless of insurance. See Travis County resources for details.

In a crisis (24/7)

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7 (en español: marca 988 y oprime 2).Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor.Veterans Crisis LineDial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) ↗24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.

Find ongoing care

Find a therapist with TendLicensed Texas therapists with current openings, matched to your insurance.SAMHSA National HelplineFree, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information — 1-800-662-HELP (4357).FindTreatment.gov ↗SAMHSA's national directory of mental-health and substance-use treatment.211 Texas ↗Dial 211 for local health and human-services referrals anywhere in Texas.

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Tend is not an emergency service. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.