Resources

If you are in need of additional support, here are some resources in the area that you may find useful. Feel free to reach out to your child's counselor for more information.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

Integral Care

Provides support to children and adults in Travis County. Services include a 24-hour helpline for those in need of immediate support, ongoing counseling services, drug and alcohol treatment, and housing assistance. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, private insurance, and offers sliding scale fees for financial assistance.

24/7 Helpline: 512-472-HELP (4357) https://integralcare.org/en/home/

Austin Child Guidance Center

Provides individual, family, and group therapy as well as parent workshops. Walk-in services are also available (during COVID, walk-in services will take place online). Accepts many insurance providers and has sliding scale fees for financial assistance.

Contact: 512-451-2242 https://www.austinchildguidance.org/welcome.html

Hours: M-TH 8am-8pm, F 8am-6pm

Wonders and Worries

Provides free, professional support for children and teenagers through a parent's serious illness.

Contact: 512-329-5757, https://www.wondersandworries.org/

The SAFE Alliance

Provides free support for children and adults affected by abuse.

24-hour SAFEline: 512-267-SAFE(7233)

Text line: 737-888-7233

https://www.safeaustin.org/

Central Texas Food Bank

Provides free food help for families through free meal pick up, mobile food pantries, emergency relief food boxes, and more. Also provides assistance applying for SNAP/food stamps.

Learn more at: https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/get-help

2-1-1 Texas

Provides information about food pantries, emergency shelters, rent assistance, utility bill assistance, childcare, senior services, and more.

Contact: call 2-1-1 anytime 24/7.

Service is free and multilingual.

https://www.unitedwayaustin.org/navigation-center/

DVISD Family Resource Guide