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Statewide affiliate of NAMI offering advocacy, education, and support programs. Free peer support groups, family education courses, and statewide helpline. NAMI HelpLine: 800-950-6264. Programs include NAMI Family-to-Family (for family members), NAMI Peer-to-Peer (for individuals with mental illness), and free Connection Recovery Support Groups. Texas has local NAMI affiliates in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and dozens of other communities.
(512) 693-2000 · Austin State Hospital Campus, Bldg. 781, Room 428, Austin, TX 78703
Serves Travis County with free support groups, NAMI Connection Recovery Support, Family-to-Family, and Peer-to-Peer courses. All programs are free of charge and open to Austin-area residents regardless of income or insurance. Family-to-Family is an 8-week course for family members of adults with mental illness. Peer-to-Peer is for individuals managing mental health conditions. Contact NAMI Central Texas for meeting schedules and upcoming course registration in Austin.
(512) 420-9810 · 4110 Guadalupe St, Bldg. 781, 4th Floor, Room 419, Austin, TX 78751
Local Mental Health Authority for Travis County offering affordable mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services. 24/7 crisis hotline available — call to access emergency services or schedule an intake appointment. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Outpatient therapy, psychiatric medication management, and residential programs available. Sliding fee scale for uninsured residents. Multiple Austin-area clinic locations throughout Travis County.
(512) 472-4357 · 1631 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78702
Counseling practice specializing exclusively in men's mental health — anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and relationship challenges. In-person sessions in Austin and telehealth available statewide across Texas. Therapists understand issues specific to fathers including divorce stress, custody battles, isolation, and identity shifts. Call or visit their website to schedule a consultation. Sliding-scale fees and insurance options may be available — contact for details.
(512) 481-2578 · 13809 Research Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78750