Organization
LifeWorks
Cost
- Average Daily Rate = Free
Availability Status
- Call or come by their offices for more information.
Description
Need help but not sure where to start?
LifeWorks Austin is a nonprofit organization that offers free and low-cost support for youth and families facing some of life’s toughest challenges—from housing instability and trauma to mental health crises and counseling needs.
Whether you’re a teen who feels overwhelmed, a young adult seeking therapy, or a parent worried about your child’s safety, LifeWorks creates personalized support plans that help young people build stability and confidence in their futures.
💛 Best for families who...
Have a teen or young adult struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or housing
Need support after a crisis like family breakdown, abuse, or running away
Are experiencing homelessness or unstable living conditions
Want affordable therapy, life skills coaching, or case management for youth
🧠 Why It Helps:
LifeWorks offers more than just a safety net—it’s a lifeline. From counseling to transitional housing to youth mentoring, services are designed to meet young people where they are. Their team works with each client to build a personalized path forward, rooted in dignity, safety, and empowerment.
💡 What to Know:
📞 Call 512-735-2100 or visit lifeworksaustin.org
🕐 Hours vary by service, but many programs include after-hours and crisis availability
💸 Most services are free or low-cost, and no one is turned away due to inability to pay
🧑⚕️ Offers therapy, housing, education, and workforce development
🌈 LGBTQ+ inclusive and trauma-informed approach to care
✨ How it’s different from Tia's Circle
LifeWorks provides in-person and intensive support for youth in crisis, including therapy, shelter, housing, and street outreach—especially for teens and young adults facing serious instability or trauma.
Tia's Circle offers emotional support tools and real-time coaching for parents navigating everyday meltdowns, shutdowns, and big feelings—not physical shelter or case management.
Because no one—especially a young person—should have to face hardship alone. LifeWorks is here to listen, support, and help rebuild.
👉 Learn more, schedule an intake, or explore resources at lifeworksaustin.org
Specialty Areas
- 12 - 14 | Middle School, 15 - 18 | High School, 19 - 24 | Young Adults, 25+ | Adults
- Acute Depression Episode, Addiction Relapse, Behavioral Outbursts or Violence, Bullying or Cyberbullying Incidents, Community Violence Exposure, Court-Mandated Counseling Needs, Divorce or Family Breakdown, Domestic Violence Exposure, Emergency Shelter Needs, Gang Involvement or Threats, Human Trafficking or Exploitation, Legal Trouble or Arrest, Loss of a Family Member, PTSD Flashbacks or Triggers, Parental Substance Use Impact, Runaway or Missing Youth, School Expulsion or Suspension, School Violence Threats, Self-Harm or Self-Injury, Severe Anxiety or Panic Attack, Severe Family Conflict, Severe Mood Swings, Sleep Deprivation Crisis, Suicidal Thoughts or Ideation, Unsafe Living Conditions
- 24/7 Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotlines, Substance Use Detox & Recovery Program, Intensive Outpatient Programs, School-based Programs
- Blind / low vision accommodations, Deaf / hard of hearing accommodations, Inclusive & adaptive activities, OK with service animals, Quiet spaces available, Sensory-friendly setting, Support for physical or mobility needs, Visual supports or social stories, Wheelchair Accessible
- English, Spanish, ASL (American Sign Language)
Photo Credit
None needed — this one’s from our own backyard.
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