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If you're in immediate danger, call 911 â€ĸ For suicide crisis, call or text 988

🚨 Emergency Resources

Immediate help is available. Find crisis hotlines, emergency shelters, and urgent services in Austin.

Crisis Hotlines

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

24/7 crisis support for thoughts of suicide

988

Crisis Text Line

24/7 crisis support via text message

Text HOME to 741741

National Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 support for domestic violence survivors

(800) 799-7233

Austin Police Non-Emergency

Non-emergency police assistance

(512) 974-5000

2-1-1 Texas

Information and referrals to local resources

211

SAMHSA National Helpline

Substance abuse and mental health treatment referrals

(800) 662-4357

Emergency Shelters

ARCH (Austin Resource Center for the Homeless)

500 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
24/7

Services:

Emergency shelterCase managementMedical careMeals

Walk-ins accepted, no pets allowed

Call (512) 305-4100

Salvation Army - Austin

501 E 8th St, Austin, TX 78701
24/7 intake

Services:

Emergency shelterMealsClothingSpiritual care

Family shelter available, some pet accommodations

Call (512) 476-1111

SafePlace

Confidential Location
24/7 hotline

Services:

Domestic violence shelterCrisis counselingLegal advocacy

For domestic violence survivors, pets welcome

Call (512) 267-7233

LifeWorks Transitional Living

3700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Services:

Youth shelter (ages 18-24)Transitional housingLife skills

For young adults experiencing homelessness

Call (512) 735-2400

Additional Emergency Services

Food

  • Central Texas Food Bank Mobile Pantries
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Local church food pantries
  • SNAP application assistance

Healthcare

  • Dell Seton Medical Center Emergency Room
  • Austin Public Health STD Clinic
  • CommUnityCare Urgent Care
  • Crisis intervention services

Legal

  • Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
  • Volunteer Legal Services
  • Austin Tenants' Council
  • Immigration legal aid

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