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AFFORDABLE and FREE COUNSELING SERVICES:
Texas State University is providing supervised personal counseling for individual adults, couples, adolescents, families and children.
For information on services for children and adolescents: (512) 245-6576
Call for upcoming groups: 512-388-8290
Free, professional support for children and teenagers through a parent’s serious illness or injury, so that they can reach their full potential.
Christi Center - Free, peer-based grief support in Central Texas, leading the way in delivering compassionate high-quality care to help individuals find hope after the death of a loved one.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE:
Austin Child Guidance Center (ACGC) - Treats and evaluates children with emotional problems. (512) 451-2242
Austin – Travis County Integral Care (MHMR) - Psych. evaluation, med. management, crisis intervention and counseling for Travis Co. (512) 472-4357 x 2
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services - Psych. evaluation, med. management, crisis intervention and counseling for Williamson Co. (512) 255-1720
Hope Alliance - Counsels victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. (800) 460-SAFE
Lifeworks - Provides counseling and social services to homeless and runaway youth. (512) 735-2400
Pediatric Psychotherapy - 1001 Cypress Creek, Suite 201, (512) 750-5098
CRISIS INFORMATION:
• Williamson Co. Mobile Outreach Team: 943-1389 or 1-800-841-1255 responds to mental health crisis in Williamson County
• Austin Travis County Integral Care Crisis Hotline: (512) 472-HELP responds to mental health crisis in Travis County
• Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Crisis Hotline: (800) 841-1255 24 hr assistance for mental health emergencies
• Texas Abuse Hotline (CPS) 1-800-252-5400
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE:
Williamson County Cities & Health District - Provides referrals to families for medical assistance in Williamson Co. (bilingual) 248-3252 or (800) 890-6296
Lone Star Circle of Care - Provides medical care (primary care, dental, women’s health) and behavioral health care (psych. eval, med management, counseling) for adults and children
877-800-5722-medical
238-5400-counseling adults
341-8908-counseling children
Insure-a-kid - For children’s Medicaid and CHIP. (512) 450-4328
Esther Kirk
Glasses/Eye Exams
512-617-5595
Everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention
Two thirds of people who struggle with depression fail to get help. Many suffer in silence, feeling hopeless and alone. The warning signs of emotional pain or suicidal thoughts aren’t always obvious, but if you know what to look for, you can save a life.
Know the warning signs, which include:
Hopelessness
Rage, uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge
Engaging in reckless behavior or risky activities, seemingly without thinking
Feeling trapped – like there is no way out
Increased alcohol or drug use
Withdrawal from friends, family and society
Anxiety, agitation, inability to sleep or sleeping all the time
Dramatic mood changes
If you think person is suicidal, DON'T LEAVE THEM ALONE. If you are in a crisis or concerned about someone, CALL US. Our trained counselors are available 24/7.
512.819.9400
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Text 988
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