Mental Health Resources

Crisis Support

Low-No Cost Therapy

  • Loveland Foundation: therapy funding for Black women and nonbinary people

  • National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network: Mental health fund for QTBIPOC

  • Give an Hour: Pro-bono counseling and peer support groups for survivors of intimate partner violence and/or financial fraud, veterans and military, veteran caregivers, justice-impacted and returning citizens

Online Resources

Austin-Based Support

Recommended Providers

Community Art Programs

  • CRAFT: Adult crafting studio at Canopy, offering workshops and drop-in hours

  • Austin Clay Arts: Ceramic studio at Canopy, offering all-ages classes and memberships

  • New Obsession: art-based programming and peer support for folks in recovery

  • RichesArt: Gallery and creative space offering classes and art events weekly

  • That’s Sew Austin: Sewing classes and fiber arts community space

  • Creative Mornings ATX: monthly creative meet-up and ongoing creative clubs

  • Art from the Streets: studio art program for unhoused residents of Austin

  • SAGE Studio: studio program for adult artists with IDD

Low-No Cost Mental Health Support

  • Capital Area Counseling: nonprofit practice offering sliding scale counseling for individuals, couples, children, and families; also offering therapy groups and telehealth sessions

  • Integral Care: mental health and support services for adults and children with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, substance abuse and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities

  • SIMS Foundation: funding and support for music industry professionals

  • DAWA: funding and support for BIPOC community frontline workers

Basic Needs Support

  • ConnectCTX: up-to-date information on food, utilities, employment, transportation, child care, financial assistance, medical care, and more

  • CommUnityCare: accessible medical care for under and uninsured residents

  • N.I.C.E. Project: Narcan access, harm reduction resources

Materials

Books

Misc. Materials