At UT Charter School, we believe that mental health, trauma‑informed education, and social‑emotional learning are cornerstones of a thriving learning community. Because we serve students across the state, we recognize that local support and specialized services may be essential to meet the unique needs of each child and family.
This webpage is designed to help our students, families, and caregivers easily access mental health and whole‑child wellness resources—providing guidance, tools, and connections that support every learner’s emotional, social, and academic success.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Statewide
NAMI Texas (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Website: nami.org/texas
Local Offices: 28 locations across Texas
Cost: Free navigation line and programs
Has 28 local offices across Texas, each offering a free mental health navigation line to assist callers in finding mental health services and resources. Visit nami.org/texas to find local office information, support groups, family education classes, and advocacy. These local offices are shown on NAMI Texas home page, along with contact information for each.
Grant Halliburton Foundation — Here for Texas
Website: herefortexas.com
Focus: Statewide searchable mental health resource database
Cost: Free
A searchable database of Texas mental health resources covering an array of information on mental health and addiction topics — including mental health disorders, treatment options, types of mental health professionals
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Central Texas
Local Crisis Line: Integral Care — (512) 472-4357 (HELP), 24/7
Austin Child Guidance Center
Website: www.austinchildguidance.org
Phone: (512) 451-2242
Ages Served: Children & young adults up to age 26, and their families
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Sliding-fee scale; free services available for qualifying families
A nonprofit providing accessible mental health services across Central Texas including individual and family therapy (in-person and tele-therapy), group therapy, and psychological assessments (ADHD, anxiety, autism, learning disabilities). Offers free community workshops for caregivers, teachers, and youth-serving agencies in English and Spanish.
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
Website: https://bbtrails.org/get-help/
Phone: (512) 255-1720
Counties: Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Lee & Williamson
Cost: Services available regardless of ability to pay; interpreters available
Central Texas County’s (excluding Travis) local mental health authority. Provides children’s mental health services through outpatient clinics, community programs, and schools. Acts as a central hub and referral connector for families throughout the region.
Integral Care (Travis County Local Mental Health Authority)
Website: integralcare.org
Phone: (512) 472-4357 | Crisis: same number, press 1
Counties: Travis County (primary); Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Lee & Williamson
Cost: Services available regardless of ability to pay; interpreters available
Travis County’s local mental health authority. Provides children’s mental health services through outpatient clinics, community programs, and schools. Acts as a central hub and referral connector for families throughout the region. Publishes a free online children’s mental health resource toolkit.
LifeWorks Austin
Website: www.lifeworksaustin.org
Phone: (512) 735-2400 (counseling) | (512) 735-2180 (peer support / Common Ground)
Ages Served: Youth ages 5 and up, families, and adults
Cost: Grant-funded free services for many; income-based sliding scale
A nationally accredited nonprofit focused on youth stability. Offers counseling for youth and adults (trauma-informed), certified family partner support for caregivers, and certified peer specialists with lived experience. Common Ground is a drop-in space for teens and caregivers to connect and get support without an appointment (Mon–Thu 1–7 PM, Fri 1–5 PM).
NAMI Central Texas
Website: namicentraltx.org
Focus: Family education, support groups, advocacy, and community awareness
Cost: Free programs
The local NAMI affiliate serving Austin and Central Texas with free mental health support groups, education classes (including programs for families of those with mental illness), online groups, and advocacy. Provides specific resources for teens and families navigating mental health challenges.
TCHATT — Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (Dell Med / UT Austin)
Website: dellmed.utexas.edu/units/department-of-psychiatry/cpan-tchatt
Phone: (512) 222-5729, Option 4 (school support team)
Email: TCHATTschoolsupport@ascension.org
Counties: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, and 6 more
Cost: Free — paid by the State of Texas; no insurance required
Partners with public school districts and charter schools to provide students free virtual mental health visits with licensed clinicians. Parents, guardians, and school staff can contact the school support team to ask about enrollment, referrals, and behavioral health resources. No insurance needed.
Travis County Children’s Partnership / Community Partners for Children (CPC)
Website: traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services/children-and-youth/mental-health
Focus: Youth with complex mental health needs and their families
A coalition of approximately 20 public and private organizations in Travis County creating a single point of community collaboration for families of children with complex needs. Develops individualized plans of care built on child and family strengths. Connects families to intensive resources through the Travis County System of Care.
East Texas (Tyler, Beaumont, Southeast Texas & Surrounding Couties)
Family Services of Southeast Texas
Website: westrengthenfamilies.org
Phone: (409) 832-7575
Counties: Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Tyler, Jasper, and Newton counties
Cost: Sliding-fee scale and EAP contracts
A nonprofit strengthening and empowering families across Southeast Texas since 1931 through counseling, education, and advocacy. Offers a broad range of programs including individual and family counseling, Kid’s Connection, Active Parenting, teen and adult anger management, dating violence prevention, and school-based services. A community cornerstone for family mental health education and support in the Beaumont area.
NAMI Tyler — East Texas
Website: namityler.org
Phone: (903) 308-0200 | Email: findhope@namityler.org
Address: 6141 Paluxy Dr., Suite 117, Tyler, TX 75703
Counties: Smith County and surrounding East Texas counties including Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, and more
Cost: Free programs
The East Texas NAMI affiliate dedicated to improving lives affected by mental illness through support, education, and advocacy. Offers 19 programs including Family-to-Family education, NAMI Basics (for parents of children with mental illness), NAMI Ending the Silence (for schools), Parents & Teachers as Allies, and a Spanish-language family support group. Collaborates with faith groups, law enforcement, veteran’s organizations, and schools throughout the region.
Neurodivergent Advocates of East Texas (NAET)
Website: naetexas.org
Location: Tyler, TX
Focus: Community, resources, and advocacy for families of neurodivergent children
Cost: Free community organization
A growing nonprofit community organization in Tyler connecting families of neurodivergent children across East Texas. Hosts Parent Resource Nights, brings together families for fellowship and support, and maintains a board of special education advocates, parents, and medical professionals. A welcoming peer community for families navigating autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses who are looking for local connection and guidance.
Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas
Website: sccset.org
Focus: Nonprofit counseling, education, and professional training throughout Southeast Texas
Cost: 80% of clients receive fee assistance; sliding-fee scale
A nonprofit counseling center serving over 7,000 individuals annually across Southeast Texas. Committed to honoring the dignity of every person and welcoming all backgrounds, cultures, and belief systems. Offers personalized counseling for individuals, children, teens, and families, as well as training and professional development for counselors, organizations, and school districts. Free mental health screenings available online.
Spindletop Center — Behavioral Health (Beaumont / Southeast Texas)
Website: spindletopcenter.org
Focus: Behavioral health, early childhood services, Mental Health First Aid training
Counties: Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange counties
The local mental health authority for the Beaumont-area counties. Provides behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families including early childhood intervention (birth–3), crisis services, and developmental disability support. Offers Mental Health First Aid training to community members, school staff, and organizations — teaching people how to recognize warning signs and connect others to help.
Houston
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
Website: mhahouston.org
Focus: Training, education, free screenings, hotlines, and school education resources
A nonprofit providing training and education, free mental health screenings, hotlines, and a Center for School Education. Resources include Care Connect (a guided online tool to connect families with services) and the guide Youth Strong: Helping Youth and Families in Times of Disaster and Stress — a practical resource for families and educators.
NAMI Greater Houston
Website: namigreaterhouston.org
Focus: Family education, culturally responsive community training, support groups, free courses
Originally a grassroots advocacy organization, NAMI Greater Houston now offers family-to-family education events, culturally responsive training for local faith groups, schools, and workplaces, support groups, and free courses. A strong community connector for Houston-area families affected by mental illness.
North Texas
Help Me Thrive North Texas
Website: helpmethrivenorthtexas.org
Phone / Email: 1-844-NTX-TEEN (1-844-689-8336) | referral@HelpMeThriveNorthTexas.org
Ages Served: Children ages 6–17 and their families and caregivers
Cost: Free navigation services
An organization that partners families and caregivers of children ages 6–17 with a Navigator who is available to answer questions and link families to community resources and services. Navigators provide personalized guidance to help families find the right mental health support in North Texas.
NAMI North Texas / Dallas Area
Website: nami.org/texas
Focus: Free education, support groups, advocacy, and crisis navigation
The local NAMI affiliates serving North Texas offer free family education courses, support groups, and a mental health navigation line. Visit nami.org/texas to find the nearest office serving the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
San Antonio (Bexar County and Surrounding Area)
Local San Antonio Crisis Line: Center for Health Care Services — (800) 316-9241 or (210) 223-7233, 24/7
Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) — Bexar County LMHA
Website: chcsbc.org
Phone: (210) 261-CHCS (2427) | Crisis: (800) 316-9241 or (210) 223-7233, 24/7
Ages Served: Children ages 3–17 (children’s behavioral health); early childhood intervention birth–3
Cost: Services available regardless of ability to pay
Bexar County’s local mental health authority. Provides children’s mental health services including early intervention, psychiatric evaluation, therapy, and crisis stabilization for youth ages 3–17. The Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program supports infants and toddlers with developmental delays. Acts as a central hub connecting families to behavioral health resources throughout the region.
Family Service — Mental Wellness & Behavioral Health
Website: family-service.org/mental-wellness
Phone: (210) 216-0698 (counseling) | Main: (210) 299-2400
Ages Served: Children ages 0–8 (Early Childhood Well-Being), teens, adults, and families
Locations: Multiple San Antonio locations; Mon–Thu 8am–8pm, Fri 8:30am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm; walk-ins welcome
Cost: Sliding-fee scale; insurance, Medicaid, and EAP accepted
A long-established San Antonio nonprofit providing trauma-informed counseling for children, teens, and families. Partners with five other nonprofits on the Care Zone, offering free mental health services to students and families at South San ISD, Harlandale ISD, and Edgewood ISD. Also provides free community education programs including Active Parenting and teen anger management.
NAMI Greater San Antonio
Website: nami-sat.org
Warm Line: (210) 939-9999 (non-crisis support & resource navigation)
Focus: Free education, support groups, advocacy, and family resources
Cost: Free programs
The local NAMI affiliate serving Bexar County with free mental health support groups, family education classes, and a warm line for non-crisis support and resource navigation. Offers advocacy and up-to-date mental health information specifically for families, teens, and young adults in the San Antonio area.
ReadyKidSA — Children’s Mental Health Resource Hub
Website: readykidsa.com/support-by-service/mental-health
Focus: Curated directory of San Antonio mental health resources for children and families
Cost: Free resource hub
A community resource hub maintained for San Antonio families with children, organizing local mental health providers by service type. Includes free counseling programs, play therapy, school-based services, bereavement support, and connections to community counseling options. A useful starting point for families unsure of where to begin.
SACRD — San Antonio Community Resource Directory
Website: sacrd.org
Focus: Searchable directory of 1,000+ programs across human services including mental health
Cost: Free to use
A comprehensive online directory of nonprofit organizations, congregations, government agencies, and community groups in and around San Antonio. The mental health services portal lists thousands of programs across Bexar County. Families can search by zip code and category to find local resources, and the housing portal includes mental health-related housing support. Free training sessions are available to help users navigate the platform.
South Texas (Rio Grande Valley, Laredo & Surrounding Counties)
Local Crisis Line: Tropical Texas Behavioral Health — (877) 289-7199, 24/7 (Cameron, Hidalgo & Willacy counties)
NAMI South Texas Rio Grande Valley
Website: namitexas.org/nami-texas-of-south-texas-rio-grande-valley-2
Phone: (956) 624-4960
Address: 801 E. Fern Ave., Suite 114, McAllen, TX
Focus: Free support groups, education classes, community presentations, and advocacy
Cost: Free programs
The NAMI affiliate dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families living with mental illness in the Rio Grande Valley. Offers support groups, educational classes, and community engagement events throughout the RGV. Accepts community engagement requests and volunteer involvement — a key advocacy and connection resource for South Texas families.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas — Community Counseling
Website: mhm.org
Focus: Outpatient mental health counseling for individuals and families; School-Based Health Centers in Guadalupe County
Cost: Sliding-fee scale
A faith-based nonprofit providing outpatient mental health counseling and therapy at multiple South Texas locations with a sliding-fee scale to ensure access regardless of income. Operates school-based health centers and community wellness clinics serving uninsured and underinsured families across the Rio Grande Valley and surrounding South Texas counties. Assists clients with service coordination to link families to additional resources.
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (Rio Grande Valley LMHA)
Website: tropicaltexas.org
Crisis Line: (877) 289-7199 (24/7, Cameron, Hidalgo & Willacy counties)
Counties: Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, and Starr counties
Cost: Services available regardless of ability to pay
The local mental health authority for the Rio Grande Valley. Provides behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families including crisis outreach, assessments, and connection to community-based care. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is available 24/7 for families in acute need. Also serves as the primary referral hub for mental health resources throughout South Texas.
UTRGV Counseling and Training Clinic
Website: utrgv.edu/cg/counseling-training-clinic
Phone: (956) 665-5251
Address: 1201 W. University Dr., EEDUC 1.270, Edinburg, TX
Ages Served: Community members ages 6 and older
Cost: Free to the community
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley operates a free counseling clinic open to all community members ages 6 and older — not just students. Provides mental health counseling services to individuals and families in the RGV who may not otherwise have access to affordable care. A valuable no-cost option for families in the Edinburg and McAllen area.
LOCAL PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS: May provide free mental health assessments
Central Texas
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute: Assessment Line (512) 819-1154– Inpatient (ages 5-17), Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization (ages 12-17)
Cross Creek Hospital: Assessment Line (512) 215-3900– Adolescent Inpatient and Outpatient (ages 8 and up)
Austin Oaks Hospital: Assessment Line (512) 440-4800 – Inpatient (ages 12-17) Intensive-Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization (8 and up)
Cedar Crest Hospital: Assessment Line (877) 936-8185 – Inpatient (ages 7-17), Partial Hospitalization (ages 12-17) In person
Mental Health Unit at Dell Children’s Medical Center: Assessment Line (512) 324-0029 – Inpatient (ages 6-17)
Discovery Mood and Anxiety Center: Assessment Line (844) 428-5468–Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient Programs (ages 10+)
Statewide
Eating Recovery Center: Assessment Line 1-866-740-5491–Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient programs (ages 10+)