Mental Health Resources
Crisis Support
Peer support line: Wildflower Alliance, call 888.407.4515, open 6-8p CT Mon-Thurs, and 6-9p CT Fri-Sun
Trans Lifeline: call 877.565.8860, Mon-Fri 12p-8p CT
Call BlackLine (BIPOC): call or text 800.604.5841, Mon-Fri 8a-4p, Sat-Sun 6p-10p CT
LGBT National Hotline: call 888.843.4564; Mon-Fri 4p-1a, Sat 11a-4p CT
Native Helpline: StrongHearts, call 844.762.8483 in the US, 24/7
Safe use line: Never Use Alone, 800.484.3731 or 877.696.1996
Psychedelic support line: Fireside Project, call or text 623.473.7433, open daily 1pm-1am CT
Short-term, non-clinical, residential support: Peer Respite Directory
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
Fireweed Collective mental health crisis toolkit
THRIVE resource database for non-carceral mental health support
Inclusive Therapists: Immigrant justice mutual aid resources
Cornell University: self-injury and recovery resources
Austin-Based Support
Recommended Providers
Art Therapy for children: Community Arts Therapy
Art Therapy en español: Brii Valdez, LPC, ATR-BC
Medication evaluation, medication management: Person-Centered Psychiatry
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
The Artist’s Way - Julia Cameron
The Creative Habit - Twyla Tharp
Keep Going - Austin Kleon
Your Art Will Save Your Life - Beth Pickens
The War of Art - Steven Pressfield
Man’s Search for Meaning - Victor Frankl
What My Bones Know - Stephanie Foo
Misc. Materials
One Line a Day journal
One Drawing a Day (Lisa Congdon) journal
Compassion Cards (Pema Chodron) card deck