Mental Health Resources

Note: All phone numbers and links in this guide were verified as active as of November 2025.

    • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org for 24/7 suppor

    • Crisis Text Line: In the US, text HOME to 741741 or visit crisistextline.org for text and chat options.

    • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth and young adults): Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or visit thetrevorproject.org for 24/7 support.

    • Trans Lifeline (Trans and questioning people): US 1-877-565-8860, Canada 1-877-330-6366, or visit translifeline.org for current hours and details.

    • Texas HHS Mental Health Crisis Services: Find your Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA) crisis line at hhs.texas.gov.

    • Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line: Free navigation and referral helpline. See herefortexas.com for details.

    • Texas Mental Health Hotline: 24/7 support by phone at 866-903-3787. More information at texasmentalhealthhotline.com.

    • Texas Behavioral Health Ombudsman: For concerns about access to public mental health services, call 1-800-252-8154 (Option 1) or visit ombudsman.hhs.texas.gov.

    • Out Youth: LGBTQIA+ youth services, counseling, and groups. Visit outyouth.org.

    • Waterloo Counseling Center (Texas Health Action): Queer-affirming counseling in Austin and virtually across Texas. See waterloocounseling.org.

    • QWELL Community Foundation (Austin Outpost): LGBTQIA+ wellbeing programs and resource directory in Greater Austin. Visit qwellbeing.org.

    • USAHello Mental Health Resources: Plain-language resources for immigrants and refugees. See usahello.org.

    • NAMI HelpLine: Immigrants, Refugees, and Undocumented People: Guidance on finding safe and affordable care. Visit nami.org.

    • Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health (CIMH): National coalition focused on mental health equity for immigrants and refugees. See cimh.global.

    • National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR): Rights-based advocacy and resources with attention to trauma and mental health. Visit nnirr.org.

    • U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI): Health and resettlement support, including mental health linkage. See refugees.org.

    • Mental Health America: BIPOC Mental Health Resources: National list of BIPOC mental health organizations and supports. Visit mhanational.org.

    • Project HEAL: BIPOC Mental Health Resources: Curated list of culturally affirming resources. See theprojectheal.org.

    • Newport Healthcare: BIPOC Mental Health Resource List: Articles and media to support BIPOC mental health. Visit newportacademy.com.

    • Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance: BIPOC Maternal Mental Health Resources: Resources for BIPOC parents and birthing people. See mmhla.org.

    • LGBT National Help Center: National hotlines and online chat for LGBTQ people. Visit lgbthotline.org.

    • Human Rights Campaign: Mental Health & the LGBTQ+ Community: Overview of LGBTQ mental health and links to supportive resources. See hrc.org.

    • NASW: LGBTQIA2S+ Crisis Hotlines: Curated hotline list for LGBTQIA2S+ communities. Visit socialworkers.org.