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If you would like to get involved with the Mental Health Ministries Team, please contact Robyn Bishop or staff contact, Rev. Randy Knighten.

Emergency Resources

Integral Care 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
New 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988lifeline.org
APD / Travis County Crisis Intervention Team: 512-854-3450
NAMI Central Texas (Crisis): The National Alliance On Mental Illness - where to get emergency help in Central Texas
nami.org/help

Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor

Low Cost Counseling

Talk to a Pastor at Saint John's
Samaritan Center (Central Texas) – counseling, wellness education, etc.
Low Cost & Sliding Scale Mental Health Services: a list provided by Saint Johns MHM

Information / Education / General

NAMI Central Texas: education, advocacy, support groups, classes, resources
NAMI Central Texas (Resources page): wide variety of resources in Central Texas
Austin Travis County Integral Care: education, advocacy, provider directory & information

NAMI (national): education, advocacy, resources, etc.
Mental Health Ministries: education, videos, brochures, etc. for faith communities
Travis County Counseling & Education: family violence services, alcohol/drug assessments, educational classes for youth and alcohol
Screening for Mental Health (SMH): online depression screening test
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: education, wellness options, peer groups

SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (federal organization)
NIMH: National Institute of Mental Illness (federal organization)
Psychology Today: news, general information, and a good "find a therapist" tool
Anxiety and Depression Association of America: basic information about anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc.
AGE of Central Texas: information for seniors and caregivers

MentalHealth.gov: information about mental illness (federal organization)

Veterans

Veterans Crisis Line: hotline, chat, resources for veterans and their families
Saint John's Veterans Group: meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM (contact Al Lindsey)
National Center for PTSD: information from the Department of Veteran Affairs

Texas H&HS Mental Health Program for Veterans: State of Texas Health & Human Resources
Samaritan Center Veterans page (Austin)

Children & Youth

NAMI: Teens & Young Adults: informational guides for teens and college students
OK2Talk: an online community where teens and young adults struggling with mental health conditions can find a safe place to talk.

One in Five Minds: screening tools, videos, and handbooks for parents
Child Mind Institute: guide for parents of children with mental illness
Trevor Project (LGBTQ): hotline, chat, education for the LGBTQ community
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): various information about ADHD sponsored by the CDC.
College Options For ADHD Students

Substance Abuse / Rehab

Al-Anon / Alateen: for families of persons dealing with alcohol addiction. Al-Anon meets on Mondays at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Wynona 5908 Youth House.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): for persons dealing with alcohol addiction. 
Austin Clubhouse: rehab / recovery resources for those with severe mental illness
Communities for Recovery: alcohol & drug rehab / recovery resources

Rehab Centers: listing of rehab centers
Help.org: 1) alcohol & substance abuse help in Texas, 2) drug abuse hotline

About the Mental Health Ministry Articles

Monthly articles addressing relevant mental health concerns and needs in our community.

We have resources available on our Mental Health Ministry page.

Mental Health Ministry Articles

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Saoirse Kennedy-Hill, the granddaughter of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, committed suicide August 1, 2019; she had been dealing with deep bouts of depression sense middle school and was hospitalized at least once. Her family had all the resources any...

September 20

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