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Special Programming - Free Therapy Services

Austin Child Guidance Center (ACGC) offers special programing and services to help children and families who need our services access the care they need and deserve. 

Free Support for Families Impacted by Central Texas Floods

At ACGC, we are offering FREE 1-2 trauma-informed therapy sessions to children and families impacted by the Central Texas floods. Our trained therapists are here to help children process trauma, reduce anxiety, and begin to heal. 

Our in-person and teletherapy services are available in English and Spanish. If your family has been affected and you need support, call us at 512-451-2242 and mention “flood impact” to learn more about our free services. 

No matter how much time has passed since the flooding, our services are here for you when you need them.  

Free Therapy Services for Survivors of Crime 

At ACGC, we are committed to supporting children and families affected by crime, offering free individual and family therapy for children who have experienced crime-related trauma. Our goal is to support your family’s healing journey with compassion and care.   

Who We Help  

Free therapy is available for survivors of many types of crimes, including, but not limited to:   

  • Abandonment or Neglect  
  • Arson  
  • Bullying  
  • Domestic violence  
  • Exploitation  
  • Hate or Bias crime or trauma  
  • Home invasion  
  • Homicide survivor   
  • Kidnapping   
  • Physical or Sexual assault  
  • Robbery  
  • Stalking  
  • Survivor of suicide loss  
  • Terroristic threat   
  • Trafficking  
  • Trauma related to Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) incidents  

If your situation is not listed, please call us at 512-451-2242 to discuss how we can assist you.  

Please note that free services do not include psychological assessments or other services.  

Additional Support Services  

In addition to therapy, we can help you identify and prioritize your needs through a needs assessment. Once the needs assessment is complete, staff will help connect you with local resources to support your family. This might include help with:  

  • Food and housing  
  • Financial assistance  
  • Education   
  • Medical care  
  • Employment   
  • Transportation  
  • Technology  
  • Legal assistance  

Get Enrolled Today  

Call us at 512-451-2242 to start the enrollment process. Eligibility requirements and supporting documents apply. If you have questions about our free services and who can get them, you can call us at 512-451-2242 or email us at info@austinchildguidance.org  

Resources for Crime Survivors 

Need more help? Here are some resources recommended by ACGC staff:  

Funding for these services is generously provided by the Texas Offices of the Governor and the Attorney General, as well as Travis County. Availability of free services depends on grant funding.   

Free Therapy for Rundberg Community Families   

ACGC offers free therapy to children and their families who live, work, or attend school in the Rundberg area of Austin, Texas. Services are available in person at our offices or online. Eligibility requirements and supporting documents apply.  

Contact ACGC at 512-451-2242 or email info@austinchildguidance.org to learn more and check if your family qualifies for this program. 

Funding for these services is generously provided by the City of Austin. 

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