04/16/2020
Feeling Stir Crazy?
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Mental health care is more important than ever. Our senses have intensified, concerned if we or a loved one could get sick, unemployment woes, social connections have been cut off, toliet paper shortages, and the sense of normalcy weakened. Here are some ways to care for your mental health when you can't leave the house.
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If you DON’T have insurance, there are tons of free and low-cost options out there.
💡 has a sliding scale rate ➡️therapist works with you based on what you can afford. Sessions range between $30 - $60.
đź’ˇ offering reduced fee teletherapy for marginalized populations, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent folx, and people with disabilities.
đź’ˇ has a 24/7 mental health support line toll-free at 833-986-1919 to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to COVID-19.
đź’ˇIntegral Care supports adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and development disabilities in Travis County. 24/7 Hotline 512-472-HELP (4357) in 15 languages.
đź’ˇYWCA Greater Austin offers affordable trauma informed counseling and support services for individuals, couple, families and groups in English and Spanish (and other language as needed) call: 512-326-1222.
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If you DO have insurance, you can ask your insurance company to help you find a provider or a method. Make sure to ask your provider if they're licensed to treat you in whatever medium you're seeking therapy!
đź’ˇ has a database, which you can use to search for providers in your area, along with specialties, reviews and experience.
đź’ˇ works with many employers, health plans, employee assistance programs (EAP), and educational organizations to make therapy available and affordable.
