Student Services
Training in public safety is demanding, and life does not stop while you train. If you or someone you care about needs help, you are not alone. Below are free, confidential resources, open around the clock, for crises big and small.
In immediate danger or a medical emergency?
Call 911 right away. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988 any time.
24/7 crisis & support lines
National and statewide hotlines you can reach any time, from anywhere.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7Suicidal thoughts, emotional crisis, any kind of distress
- Text 988
- Chat at 988lifeline.org
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7Crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families
- Text 838255
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7Relationship and domestic abuse, safety planning
- Text START to 88788
- TTY 1-800-787-3224
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
24/7Support for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones
- Chat at rainn.org
SAMHSA National Helpline
24/7Mental health and substance use treatment referrals
National Human Trafficking Hotline
24/7Help for victims of sex or labor trafficking, and tips
- Text 233733
The Trevor Project
24/7Crisis and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people
- Text START to 678-678
Texas Abuse & Neglect Hotline
24/7Report abuse or neglect of a child, elderly, or disabled person
- Non-urgent reports at txabusehotline.org
Local resources: Bastrop, Lee, Fayette & Caldwell
Each resource is labeled with the counties it serves. A few services are provided by different organizations depending on your county, so check the county tag before you call.
Domestic violence & sexual assault
Family Crisis Center
24/7 hotlineDomestic violence and sexual assault: shelter, crisis line, counseling, hospital and court accompaniment
- Toll-free 888-311-7755
- Office 512-321-7760
Hays-Caldwell Women's Center (HCWC)
24/7 HELPlineDomestic violence and sexual assault: 24-hour HELPline, shelter, hospital response, counseling, legal advocacy
- Toll-free 800-700-4292
- Office 512-396-3404
Mental health & substance use
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
Crisis line 24/7Our regional mental health authority: 24/7 crisis line, outpatient behavioral health, IDD, and veteran services
- Appointments 1-844-309-6385
Bluebonnet Trails - Substance Use & Recovery
Intake, business hoursScreening, assessment, referral, outpatient treatment, MAT, and peer recovery support
- 24/7 crisis 1-800-841-1255
Veterans
For a crisis, use the Veterans Crisis Line above (988, then press 1). For benefits and claims, your county office can help.
Bastrop County Veterans Service Office
By appointmentHelp with VA benefits and claims
Fayette County Veterans Service Office
By appointmentHelp with VA benefits and claims
Caldwell County Veterans Service Office
By appointment, Mon-FriHelp with VA benefits and claims
Food, rent & utility assistance
Combined Community Action (CCA)
Business hoursUtility and energy assistance, rental help, case management, Meals on Wheels
Community Action Inc. of Central Texas
Business hoursUtility and energy assistance, housing stability, financial counseling
Central Texas Food Bank
Business hoursFood assistance through partner pantries and mobile distributions, SNAP help
- SNAP help 1-855-366-3401
- Find Food tool at centraltexasfoodbank.org
Reach out to TPSTA
If you are struggling and not sure where to start, our team in Bastrop can help you find the right resource, confidentially. We are not an emergency or counseling service, but we will help you connect with people who are.
This page is a resource directory, not an emergency service. In an emergency call 911. Phone numbers were verified at the time of publication; if a number has changed, please let us know at admin@tpsta.org.