If ever you are concerned about the mental health or safety of a student, please reach out to his/her counselor or AP.  During school hours, the front office can contact the grade-level counselor/AP at 512-570-3200.  Additional resources are listed below in case there is ever an immediate concern outside of regular school hours.

 AFTER HOURS: 

1. Leander PD can be reached at (512-528-2800) if there is a concern after hours. They have access to our student's info and can assist if necessary if there's reason to believe a student might be in immediate danger.

2. Child Protective Services  can be reached at 1-800-252-5400 or https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Contact_Us/report_abuse.asp

3. The district also has an Anonymous Alert system that can be utilized by all stakeholders (students, staff, community members, etc.) The link is https://www.anonymousalerts.com/leanderisd

LMS Counselors are incredibly grateful for your diligence and help with our students. It takes a village to ensure our students are safe and well. Reach out to us anytime if you have questions/concerns.  Thank you for your help!

LMS School Counselors can provide: 

• Short-term individual counseling

• Small group counseling

• Classroom counseling lessons 

• Crisis intervention

• Consultation with parents and teachers

• Coordination with outside agencies and therapists

• Referrals for community services 

• School supplies/Food backpack program

School Counselors can also refer families to our district Student Family Support Team.

• The Student Family Support Team (SFST) is a team of Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW) and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). Each campus in LISD has an assigned SFST clinician. Read more information about SFST services and how to get connected. 

Community Mental Health Resources:

• Integral Care Psych. evaluation, med. management, crisis intervention and counseling for Travis County residents (512) 472-4357 

• Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Psych. evaluation, med. management, crisis intervention and counseling for Williamson County residents (512) 255-1720 

• Psychology Today: Online database that connects clients to therapists based on presenting concern, insurance, location, and other individualized criteria. 

Emergency Mental Health Services:

• Bluebonnet Trails Crisis Hotline: (800) 841-1255 24 hr response to mental health crisis in Williamson county

• Integral Care Crisis Hotline: (512) 472-HELP (4357) 24 hr response to mental health crisis in Travis County 

• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

Local Psychiatric Hospitals: Can provide free mental health assessments 

• Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute: Assessment Line (512) 819-1154 – Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization (ages 8-17) 

• Cross Creek Hospital: Assessment Line (512) 215-3900 – Adolescent Inpatient and Outpatient (ages 12-17)

• Austin Oaks Hospital: Assessment Line  (512) 440-4800 – Inpatient (ages 12-17), Intensive Outpatient & Partial Hospitalization (ages 12-17) In person & virtual services available

• Cedar Crest Hospital: Assessment Line (877) 515-0591  – Inpatient (ages 5-17), Partial Hospitalization (ages 12-17)  In person

• Mental Health Unit at Dell Children’s Medical Center: Assessment Line (512) 324-0029 – Inpatient (ages 6-17), Intensive Outpatient Program (512) 324-9999 x88517 (grades 9-12)  

• Rock Springs: Assessment Line (512) 819-9400 – Inpatient treatment (ages 13+), Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient Programs tele-health available (ages 8+) 

• Discovery Mood and Anxiety Center: Assessment Line (844)-428-5468  Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient Programs (ages 11+)

• Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center: Assessment line 512-767-6060 Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and virtual IOP available (ages 12-17)

• Eating Recovery Center: Assessment Line 1-866-740-5491 Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient programs (ages 8-17)

For a more comprehensive overview of community services use the links below:

Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources (Spanish)
Community Resources
Community Resources (Spanish)