Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and confidential. Some examples include, among others:
Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found here:
https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now
Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.
The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.
Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.
A full listing of services for student parents is available at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care
The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to COVID-19:
Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to address personal and or mental health concerns: http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .
If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to connect with resources for help. However, if you are afraid that you might hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.
Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:
Austin / Travis County 24-hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)
The Williamson County 24-hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255
Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755
Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)