If you are experiencing a life threatening situation or crisis and need immediate help, call 9-8-8 or go to your nearest hospital. Your well-being is important, and there are people who care and want to help.
We recognize that for marginalized communities reaching out to law enforcement may not feel safe. In such cases, please consider reaching out to trusted friends, family members, community leaders, or local organizations that understand your unique needs and can support you.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Austin Area Resources
Integral Care 512-472-4357 HELP (Travis County)
Bluebonnet Trail Community Services: 1-800-841-1255 (Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Williamson Counties)
Hill Country MHDD Centers: 1-877-466-0660 (Hays County)
Crisis
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
Trevor Lifeline 866-488-7386 or text “Start” to 678678
Veterans Crisis Line - 9-8-8 Press 1 text: 838255 for Crisis Chat
Call Blackline 800-604-5841 Prioritizing BIPOC Communities
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7223
Safe Horizon 800-621-HOPE (Domestic Violence) // 866-689-HELP (Crime Victims)
National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE
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LGBTQI
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline 877-565-8860.
LGBT National Help Center 888-843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline 800-246-7743
Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888
Child Protection Services 1-800-252-5400 // www.txabusehotline.org // www.dfps.texas.gov/child_protection
The Texas Youth Helpline 1-800-989-6884 // www.dfps.texas.gov/youth-helpline
help finding a counselor, safe shelter, legal information, other local referral information, or just someone to talk to.