Resources & Support

We believe everyone deserves access to support, education, and tools that help strengthen emotional wellness, relationships, and overall well-being.

Learn more about mental health, emotional wellness, and finding support:

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
  Education, support groups, and resources for individuals and families.
• NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health)
  Research-based information about mental health conditions and treatment.
• ADAA (Anxiety & Depression Association of America)
  Resources focused on anxiety, depression, and related concerns.

Resources for caregivers looking to better understand children, strengthen relationships, and support emotional growth:

• Child Mind Institute
  Practical guides and resources for children's mental health.
• AACAP Facts for Families
  Short, expert-reviewed resources on child and adolescent mental health.
• PCIT International
  Learn more about Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and caregiver-child relationship support.

Becoming a parent can bring many emotions, transitions, and challenges. Support is available during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

• Postpartum Support International (PSI)
  Resources, education, and support for pregnancy and postpartum mental health.

If your child needs support at school, you have rights, and knowing them changes meetings. In Texas, the IEP meeting is called an ARD (Admission, Review, and Dismissal), and these resources help you walk in prepared:

• Partners Resource Network
  Texas's federally funded parent training center: free help understanding special education rights, 504 plans, and ARD meetings.
• Understood.org
  Plain-language guides to IEPs, 504 plans, accommodations, and learning differences.
• Wrightslaw
  Deep reference on special education law and advocacy, for when you want the details behind your rights.
• Disability Rights Texas
  Legal advocacy for Texas students with disabilities when schools aren't meeting their obligations.
• COPAA (Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates)
  A directory for finding a special education advocate: a professional who helps you prepare for ARD meetings, review evaluations and paperwork, and can attend meetings alongside you. Start with the free help above; a paid advocate is worth considering when meetings stall or the stakes rise.

Sometimes the most helpful next step is a formal evaluation, for ADHD, autism, OCD, dyslexia, or other learning differences. Testing can clarify what's going on, open doors to school accommodations, and sharpen a treatment plan. Local options include:

• Austin Child Guidance Center
  Psychological assessments for children and teens, with sliding-scale options.
• Austin Psychology & Assessment Center (APA Center)
  ADHD, autism, and learning assessments for children, teens, and adults.
• NEAT Center Austin
  Neuropsychological evaluation and therapeutic center serving the Austin area.
• Your school district
  Public schools must evaluate students suspected of a disability at no cost to you (called a Full Individual and Initial Evaluation); start with a written request to the campus.

Availability, ages served, and costs vary; contact each provider directly. If you'd like help thinking through whether testing makes sense for your child, that's a conversation we're glad to have.

Faith and mental health care can strengthen each other, and you don't have to choose between them. For those who want support that honors both:

• The Grace Alliance
  Texas-based Christian mental health organization offering support groups and practical resources for individuals and families.
• NAMI FaithNet
  Resources at the intersection of faith communities and mental health.
• American Association of Christian Counselors
  A directory for finding faith-integrated counselors.

Support and community for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families:

• The Trevor Project
  24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people: call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
• PFLAG Austin
  Support, education, and community for LGBTQ+ people and their families and allies.
• Out Youth (Austin)
  Counseling, peer support, and community programs for Central Texas LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

Eating disorders are serious, and they are treatable. Recovery often requires specialized care beyond weekly outpatient therapy, and reaching out for that level of support is a strong step, not a setback.

• National Alliance for Eating Disorders
  Free, clinician-run helpline, support groups, and help finding treatment at every level of care.
• ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders)
  Free peer support groups and recovery mentorship.
• F.E.A.S.T.
  Education and support for parents and caregivers of children with eating disorders.
• Eating Recovery Center (Austin)
  Specialized eating disorder treatment for children, teens, and adults, from residential through PHP and IOP.
• Center for Discovery (Austin)
  PHP and IOP eating disorder treatment for adolescents and adults.

Sometimes weekly therapy isn't enough support, and that's okay. Intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and residential or inpatient care provide more structure when it's needed. If we believe a higher level of care would serve you or your child better, we'll say so and help with the transition, and we'll be here when you're ready to step back down.

For Children & Teens

• Rock Springs (Georgetown)
  Inpatient, PHP, and IOP programs for adolescents, close to home in Williamson County.
• Cross Creek Hospital (Austin)
  Adolescent IOP and inpatient psychiatric care.
• Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center (Round Rock and Austin)
  PHP and IOP treatment for mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns in children and teens.
• Charlie Health (virtual, Texas-wide)
  Virtual IOP for kids, teens, and young adults, joined from home; accepts many insurance plans.

For Adults

• Rock Springs (Georgetown)
  Adult inpatient, PHP, and IOP programs.
• Cross Creek Hospital (Austin)
  Adult inpatient psychiatric care and outpatient programs.
• Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center (Round Rock and Austin)
  Adult PHP and IOP treatment for mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns.
• Lucent Recovery and Wellness (Austin)
  Clinician-owned PHP and IOP mental health programs for young adults, with transitional housing support.
• Charlie Health (virtual, Texas-wide)
  Virtual IOP for adults, joined from home; accepts many insurance plans.

• FindTreatment.gov
  National locator for verifying current programs, levels of care, and insurance participation.

Programs, ages served, and insurance participation change; please verify directly with any facility. Listing here is informational, not an endorsement.

If you are looking for additional mental health services or providers, these resources may be helpful:

• FindTreatment.gov
  A national treatment locator for mental health and substance use services.
• Pathways Group Counseling Center
  Outpatient counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with Cedar Park and Georgetown offices, evening and Saturday availability, and telehealth.
• Psychology Today
  A therapist directory to help individuals explore additional provider options.
• 988 Lifeline
  Crisis resources, education, and chat support.

Mental health is about more than therapy. Connection, support, and community play an important role in overall well-being. We encourage exploring local opportunities for:

• Community groups
• Parenting support
• Faith communities
• Recreational activities
• School and family resources
• Meaningful connection with others

These resources are provided for educational purposes and as a convenience. Inclusion does not represent endorsement, and Olive Branch Laine Therapy is not responsible for external content or services. These resources are not a substitute for professional evaluation, treatment, or emergency care.