Community mental health resource

Free mental health support for immigrant women in Austin

A bilingual guide connecting low-income and uninsured immigrant women in the greater Austin area to free and low-cost mental health care.

Depression, anxiety, and PTSD support
Domestic and sexual violence resources
Services available in multiple languages
14
Free and low-cost resources listed
2
Languages — English and Español
5
Mental health categories covered
$0
Minimum cost for many services

No insurance, ID, or immigration documents required at most resources in this guide.

About this guide

How this guide was made

Online research

Mental health databases, nonprofit directories, government resources, and community organizations were used to compile information on services, costs, and accessibility.

On-site field visits

Resources are personally visited to verify hours, services, and accessibility for immigrant women. Field-verified locations are marked with the badge below.

Verified on-site This badge means the resource was personally visited and confirmed in person. Field visits are ongoing — check back for updates.

Coverage options

Understanding your insurance options

Texas has NOT expanded Medicaid under the ACA. About 617,000 Texans earn too much for Medicaid but too little for marketplace subsidies — this is called the "coverage gap." If you're in this gap, free nonprofits and sliding scale clinics are your best option. Call 211 for help.

You do not need insurance to access most resources in this guide. Many are completely free regardless of income or immigration status.

Find support

Resource directory

Prepare for your first contact

What to expect

What to bring

  • Photo ID (if you have one — not always required)
  • Proof of income if available (for sliding scale fees)
  • Any previous medical or mental health records

Requesting an interpreter

  • Call ahead and ask for language assistance
  • Most nonprofits offer free interpreter services
  • You have the right to communicate in your language

Your rights

  • Cannot be turned away due to inability to pay
  • All services are confidential
  • Immigration status does not affect your right to care

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Immediate help

Crisis & emergency contacts

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988

Free, 24/7, available in Spanish. For anyone in mental health crisis.

Integral Care Crisis Line

512-472-4357

24/7 mental health crisis support for Travis County residents.

SAFEline (Domestic & Sexual Violence)

512-267-7233

Free, 24/7, confidential. Call, text 737-888-7233, or chat at safeaustin.org.

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

1-833-852-6262

Free, 24/7, English & Spanish, 60+ languages. For pregnant and postpartum women.

Created by a community researcher to help connect immigrant women in the greater Austin area to mental health care. Information verified online — resources marked ✓ Verified on-site have been personally visited. Last updated: August 2026.