In case of medical or mental health life threatening emergency, call 911.

TXST Safe Ride Resources (San Marcos campus)

  • Bobcat Safe Rides (download in App or Google Play store) - student-led on/off-campus ride service operates in the evenings during academic calendar.
  • Code Maroon Rides – 512-245-2805 – provides urgent rides within San Marcos city limits for students who feel unsafe. Available 24/7. 

24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINES & TEXT LINES (Non-TXST)

Please indicate if you are a Texas State Student when calling the hotlines below

  • Hays County 1-877-466-0660
  • Travis County - Austin Travis County Integral Care 1-844-398-8252 or 512-472-4357
  • Williamson County 1-800-841-1255
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – call or text 988 (24/7/365)
  • Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

Texas Local Mental Health Authority Hotlines by County

Connect with your county agency to receive crisis hotline and crisis intervention services.

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotlines

  • Hays/Caldwell Women's Center / Rape Crisis Hotline:  1-800-700-4292
  • Safe Place - Austin / Travis County: 512-267-7233
  • Hope Alliance - Round Rock / Williamson County: 1-800-460-7233
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE), TTY: 1-800-787-3224, Text LOVEIS to 22522
  • Military Crisis Line for Veterans, Active Duty Military, and Family and Friends. Call: 988 or 1-800-273-8255; Text: 838255
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673