Crisis Resources
Austin Area Resources
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
1-800-841-1255 (Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Williamson Counties)
Hill Country Mental Health Developmental Disabilities Centers
1-877-466-0660 (Hays County)
512-472-HELP (4357) (Travis County)
844-243-3511
Crisis Helplines
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Provides referrals to support groups & mental health professionals, resources on loss, & suicide prevention information.
888-333-2377
Crisis Text Line
Connecting people in crisis to trained crisis counselors.
Text ‘CONNECT’ to 741741
IMAlive
Live online network that uses instant messaging to respond to people in crisis.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Providing free & confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
988 | 1-800-273-8255
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Association
Free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral & information service (in English & Spanish) for individuals & families facing mental & substance use disorders.
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Trevor Project Lifeline
Crisis intervention & suicide prevention service for LGBTQ youth.
Connect by phone, text or instant chat.
866-488-7386
Text Start to 678678
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential support for veterans & their families.
800-273-8255 - Press 1
Crisis Chat Text: 838255
Domestic Violence
National Center for Victims of Crime
Trusted source of information on victims' issues.
202-467-8700
2fds02 467 870
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Crisis intervention hotline providing safety planning & information on domestic violence.
800-799-7223
For domestic violence victims, crime victims, free crisis counseling & safety planning.
800-621-HOPE (Domestic Violence)
866-689-HELP (Crime Victims)
LGBTQIA+
LGBT National Help Center
Serving gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender & questioning people by providing free & confidential peer-support & local resources.
888-843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline
Free & confidential youth talkline (up to age 25) offering telephone, online private 1-to-1 chat & email peer support, as well as information & local resources for cities & towns across America.
800-246-7743
PFLAG
Providing support, & educating communities how to speak up as advocates until all hearts & minds respect, value & affirm LGBTQ people.
Trans Lifeline
Dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, & education.
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline
Peer support service run by trans people for trans & questioning callers.
877-565-8860
Trevor Project Support Center
Website for LGBTQ youth & their allies to find answers to frequently asked questions, & explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity & more.
Online international peer-to-peer community for LGBTQ young people & their friends.
Sexual Assault
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A free & anonymous helpline for men who’ve experienced sexual abuse or assault & for those who care about them.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential helpline staffed by trained RAINN affiliates.
800-656-4673 (HOPE)
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
Information & tools to prevent & respond to sexual violence.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
Programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, & ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
800.656.4673 (HOPE)
Hotline for sexual assault victims for free crisis counseling & safety planning.
212-227-3000