UT Health Austin

In a constantly changing pandemic, having reliable resources to keep your family safe and healthy are essential. Please find links below that may be helpful for you and your family’s health, coping at home, and staying active.

Coronavirus Resources

Accepting Packages Safely Into Your Home (PDF)
(Also available in Spanish)
Social Distancing, Monitoring, Quarantine, or Isolation Guide (PDF)
(Also available in Spanish)
When to See a Healthcare Provider Guide (PDF)
Your Personal Daily Contact Tracing Form (PDF)

Austin Justice Coalition: COVID-19 Community Resources
Embrace Race: COVID-19 Resources That Take Race Seriously
LULAC: Coronavirus Resources for the Latino Community
Massachusetts General Hospital: Mental Health Resources for BIPOC
NAACP: Coronavirus Resources
Native Americans in Philanthropy: Coronavirus Resource Center
RAICES: COVID-19 Resources for Refugee and Immigrant Populations
Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race (Division of the American Psychological Association): COVID-19 Resources for Communities of Color

Action for Healthy Kids: Resources for Schools and Families During COVID-19/Coronavirus
Alo Yoga: Mindfulness Videos for Kids
American Academy of Pediatrics: Talking to Children About Tragedies and Other News Events
Anxiety and Depression Association of America: How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen About Coronavirus
CDC: Talking With Children About Coronavirus Disease 2019
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress: Taking Care of Your Family During Emerging Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Chicago Department of Public Health: COVID-19: Guidance for Parents in Talking to Children About Coronavirus
Child Mind Institute: Supporting Families During COVID-19
Colorín Colorado: Coronavirus: ELL and Multilingual Resources for Schools
Cosmic Kids Yoga: YouTube Channel
Deaf Student and Parent Resources
National Association of School Psychologists: Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019
Ninja Focus App
Parenting for Lifelong Health: COVID-19 24/7 Parenting
PBS Kids: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
Podcasts: Be Calm on Ahway Island and The Calm Kids
Round Rock ISD: COVID-19 Testing
Susan Kaiser Greenland: Coronavirus Resources for Families and Schools: Things We Think You’d Like to Know
Wonders and Worries: Free Support for Children and Teens Through a Parent’s Serious Illness
Zero to Thrive: Helping Families in Times of Crisis

Aunt Bertha: Find Free or Reduced-Cost Services
Austin Council of PTAs: COVID-19 Austin Information and Resources
Austin Creative Alliance: Financial Assistance for Local Artists
Austin Diaper Bank: Diaper Assistance
CapMetro: Help-at-Home Food Delivery Kits for MetroAccess Customers: 1-512-369-6050
Central Texas Food Bank: Find Food Now
City of Austin:
ConnectATX United Way: COVID-19 Emergency Resources for Food, Housing, Transportation, Child Care, Parenting, Classes, Job Training, COVID-19 Vaccine, and More
Hope Food Pantry Austin: Stay Home, Stay Healthy (Delivery Program for Older Adults and People Who are Immunocompromised): 1-737-228-3558
Meals on Wheels of Central Texas: Meal Delivery Services
NAMI: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Resources
Nancy’s List: COVID-19 Financial Assistance for People Living With Cancer
National Federation of the Blind: COVID-19 Resources
Patient Advocate Foundation:
- National Financial Resource Directory
- COVID-19 Care Case Management Services
Texas 2-1-1: Call 2-1-1
Texas Benefits Application for SNAP (Food Stamps), WIC, TANF, and Other Federal and State Programs
Texas Rent Relief Program
Texas Workforce Commission: Applying for Unemployment Benefits
Travis County
- Assistance With Rent, Utilities, and Food
- Emergency Rental Assistance Due to Impact of COVID-19

Action for Happiness: Coping Calendar
Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Coalition: COVID-19 Resources for AYA Cancer Survivors
American Psychological Association: Speaking of Psychology: Coronavirus Anxiety
Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Coronavirus Anxiety — Helpful Expert Tips and Resources
The Austin Center for Grief and Loss: Sliding Scale/Low-Cost Therapy and Support Groups for COVID-19
Austin-Travis County: Austin-Travis County COVID-19 Isolation Facility
Autism-Focused Intervention Resources and Modules: Supporting Individuals With Autism through Uncertain Times
CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 — Manage Anxiety and Stress
City of Austin: Report COVID-19 Racism
Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness: How to Stay Connected While Intentionally Isolated
Datis: COVID-19 Resource Center
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Resources
Disability Rights Texas: COVID-19 Resources
Dorlee Michaeli: COVID-19 Anxiety and Stress: 30 Free Self-Care Tools
Forbes: The Psychology of Uncertainty: How to Cope With COVID-19 Anxiety
Greater Good Magazine: Science-Based Insights for a Meaningful Life
Harvard Business Review: That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief
Hogg Foundation for Mental Health: Resources for Mental Health and COVID-19
In the Rooms: COVID-19 Online Recovery Resources
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute: Mental Health Resources During a Pandemic
Mindfulness & Meditation Apps: Calm; Headspace; Stop, Breathe & Think
National Alliance on Mental Health:Resources
Psych Hub: COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub
Shine: Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety — A Toolkit
Texas Health and Human Services: 24/7 COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: 1-833-986-1919
The Trevor Project: Implications of COVID-19 for LGBTQ Youth Mental Health and Resources
UT Austin Anxiety and Stress Clinic: Free, Remote Stress Management Sessions
The Wellness Center: Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
What’s Your Grief: Resources for Grief, Including Articles Specific to Grief During Social Distancing

Austin SAFE Alliance:
- Call 1-512-267-SAFE (1-512-267-7233)
- Text 1-737-888-7233
- Visit the website to chat online
Futures Without Violence: Information on COVID-19 for Survivors, Communities, and DV/SA Programs
Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center: 1-512-396-4357
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- Call 1-800-799-7233
- Staying Safe During COVID-19
- Visit the website to chat online
Texas Advocacy Project: Legal Services
Texas Department of Family & Protective Services: Report Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation
Travis County: Obtaining a Protective Order
Travis County: Victim Services
Williamson County HOPE Alliance: 1-800-460-7233

American Medical Association: COVID-19 Health Equity Resources
American Public Health Association: COVID-19 and Equity
Center for Urban and Racial Equity: Equitable Response Community Commons
Health Equity Initiative: COVID-19 and Health Equity Resources
NAACP: Ten Equity Implications of the COVID-19 Outbreak in the United States

MS Society: What You Need to Know about Coronavirus
National Cancer Institutes: What People with Cancer Should Know

American Gateways: Legal Services for Immigrants
TexasLawHelp.org: Legal Information and Resources
Texas Legal Services Center: Legal Services
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid: Legal Services

Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Coalition: COVID-19 Resources for Providers of AYA Cancer Care
American Psychiatric Association: COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts: Resources for Psychiatrists
CDC: Emergency Responders: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself
Center for Adolescent Studies: Resilience and Self-Care Basics for Helping Professionals
Center to Advance Palliative Care:
- Responding to Hard Questions and Emotional Distress About COVID-19 From Dialysis Patients or Their Families
- Small-Group Consulting Calls on COVID-19-Related Practice Topics
Center for Health Care Strategies: Addressing the Needs of Medicaid Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress:
- Caring for Patients’ Mental Well-Being During Coronavirus and Other Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Guide for Clinicians
- Psychological Effects of Quarantine During the Coronavirus Outbreak: What Health Care Providers Need to Know
- Sustaining the Well-Being of Health Care Personnel During Coronavirus and Other Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Taking Care of Patients During the Coronavirus Outbreak: A Guide for Psychiatrists
Girasol and UT Austin: Trainings Related to Trauma, Immigration, and Supporting Mixed-Status Families
The Hastings Center: Ethics Resources on the Coronavirus
Hospice Foundation of America: On-Demand COVID-19 Programs
Ink Vessel: Palliative Care in the Time of COVID: A Graphic
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: Remote Psychological First Aid During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care: Patient- and Family-Centered Care Strategies in the Time of COVID-19
JAMA: Understanding and Addressing Sources of Anxiety Among Health Care Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic
NASW:
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
- COVID-19 Resources and Updates for Texas Social Workers
The National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs: Advice for Providing Complex Health and Social Care During COVID-19
National Center for PTSD:
- For Providers and Community Leaders: Helping People Manage Stress Associated With the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
- Managing Health Care Workers’ Stress Associated With the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
Oregon Health and Science University: Caring for Yourself and Caring for Others During a Disaster/Epidemic
Oxford Medicine: A Field Manual for Palliative Care in Humanitarian Crisis
The Playbook: Addressing Complex Care Needs Amid COVID-19
Project Parachute: Free Teletherapy for COVID-19 Frontline Workers
Respecting Choices: COVID-19 Resources
SAMHSA: Disaster Planning Handbook for Behavioral Health Treatment Programs
Social Work Career: COVID-19 Resources for Social Workers and Therapists
VitalTalk: COVID-Ready Communication Skills

Call 9-1-1 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger.

Austin/Travis County Crisis Hotline: 1-512-472-HELP (1-512-472-4357)
Crisis Hotline for Other Texas Counties:
- Call 2-1-1
- Visit the Texas Health & Human Services website
Disaster Distress Hotline:
- Call 1-800-985-5990
- Text “TALKWITHUS” to 66746
National Crisis Text Line: Text “TALK” to 741-741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
- Call 1-800-273-8255
- Visit the website to chat online
The Trevor Project: LGBTQ Crisis Lifeline:
- Call 1-866-488-7386
- Text “START” to 678678
- Visit the website to chat online
Veterans Crisis Line:
- Call 1-800-273-8255
- Text 838255
- Visit the website to chat online