Crisis Information

Tell someone. 

It can be hard to share these thoughts and feelings and ask for help.  

But, it is important to do so.  Seek help from a professional. 

During Business Hours (8am-5pm, M - F)

Call the Counseling Center 512-245-2208

Ask for an Emergency Appointment

After Business Hours

Please indicate you are a Texas State Student 

San Marcos campus - Avail Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660

Round Rock campus - Bluebonnet Trails Hotline: 1-800-841-1255

If you are in imminent danger of killing yourself call 911. 

Officers trained to respond to people having mental health distress will assist you.

Express genuine concern.  Ask directly if they are thinking about suicide.  Listen without passing judgment.  If you are uncomfortable with asking, find someone who will ask. 

Listen, take them seriously, and offer support.  Do not leave them alone.  Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs, or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt.

SEEK HELP.  Do not feel sworn to secrecy, this is a life-threatening situation.  Reach out to family, Texas State staff/faculty, or call a crisis line for support.  Take the person to an emergency room.  Call a trained mental health clinician for guidance.  Help them connect to professional help.    

During Business Hours (8am-5pm, M - F)

Call the Counseling Center 512-245-2208

Ask for an Emergency Appointment

After Business Hours

Please indicate you are a Texas State Student 

San Marcos campus - Avail Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660

Round Rock campus - Bluebonnet Trails Hotline: 1-800-841-1255

There is no right or wrong way to grieve.  Grieving is a personal and highly individual experience.  How you grieve depends on many factors, including your personality and coping style, your life experience, your faith, and the nature of the loss.  Whatever your grief experience, it’s important to be patient with yourself and allow the process to naturally unfold. 

The single most important factor in healing from loss is having the support of other people. Even if you aren’t comfortable talking about your feelings under normal circumstances, it’s important to express them when you’re grieving. Sharing your loss makes the burden of grief easier to carry. Wherever the support comes from, accept it and do not grieve alone. Connecting to others will help you heal.

• Turn to friends and family members – Now is the time to lean on the people who care about you, even if you take pride in being strong and self-sufficient.
• Draw comfort from your faith – If you follow a religious tradition, embrace the comfort its mourning rituals can provide. Spiritual activities that are meaningful to you – such as praying, meditating, or going to church – can offer solace. If you’re questioning your faith in the wake of the loss, talk to a clergy member or others in your religious community.
• Talk to a therapist or grief counselor – If your grief feels like too much to bear, counseling services are available to you at the Texas State Counseling Center.  Call 512-245-2208 during business hours and ask for an Urgent Appointment.  An experienced therapist can help you work through intense emotions and overcome obstacles to your grieving.

When you’re grieving, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself. The stress of a major loss can quickly deplete your energy and emotional reserves. Looking after your physical and emotional needs will help you get through this difficult time.

• Face your feelings. You can try to suppress your grief, but you can’t avoid it forever. In order to heal, you have to acknowledge the pain. Trying to avoid feelings of sadness and loss only prolongs the grieving process. Unresolved grief can also lead to complications such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and health problems.
• Express your feelings in a tangible or creative way. Write about your loss in a journal. If you’ve lost a loved one, write a letter saying the things you never got to say; make a scrapbook or photo album celebrating the person’s life; or get involved in a cause or organization that was important to him or her.
• Look after your physical health. The mind and body are connected. When you feel good physically, you’ll also feel better emotionally. Combat stress and fatigue by getting enough sleep, eating right, and exercising. Don’t use alcohol or drugs to numb the pain of grief or lift your mood artificially.
• Don’t let anyone tell you how to feel, and don’t tell yourself how to feel either. Your grief is your own, and no one else can tell you when it’s time to “move on” or “get over it.” Let yourself feel whatever you feel without embarrassment or judgment.
• Plan ahead for grief “triggers”. Anniversaries, holidays, and milestones can reawaken memories and feelings. Be prepared for an emotional wallop, and know that it’s completely normal.

If you are experiencing any of the following, it may be a good idea to contact a mental health professional in order to help you cope with your grief:

• You wish you had died with your loved one
• You blame yourself for the loss or for failing to prevent it
• You feel numb and disconnected from others for more than a few weeks
• You are unable to perform your normal daily activities

If you experience thoughts of suicide or wishing you had died with your loved one, please use the suicide prevention resources listed on this page.

Mental Health Crisis Hotlines - Please indicate if you a Texas State Student when calling the hotlines below

 Hays County  1-877-466-0660

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

Travis County - Austin Travis County Integral Care 1-844-398-8252 or 512-472-4357

Williamson County 1-800-841-1255

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) For Veteran's Crisis Line - Press 1

Red Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio
Cuando usted llama al número 1-888-628-9454, su llamada se dirige al centro de ayuda de nuestra red disponible más cercano.

Texas Local Mental Health Authority Hotlines by County 

Connect with your county agency to receive crisis hotline and crisis intervention services.

Hays/Caldwell Women's Center / Rape Crisis Hotline:  1-800-700-4292

Safe Place - Austin / Travis County: 512-267-7233

Hope Alliance - Round Rock / Williamson County: 1-800-460-7233

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

TTY: 1-800-787-3224

Text LOVEIS to 22522

Military Crisis Line for Veterans, Active Duty Military, and Family and Friends.

Call: 1-800-273-8255
Text: 838255

The Steve Fund has created ​a special keyword, STEVE, that young people of color can text to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.