ACC Mental Health Counseling Services provides virtual tele-mental health and in-person mental health counseling for enrolled ACC students. Visit the Mental Health Counseling website for more information.
Please note that ACC does not provide Crisis Counseling and does not employ a Crisis Counseling Team. If you are in need of more urgent or immediate assistance, please contact:
To schedule an appointment or referral for mental health clinical services, please submit a Mental Health Counseling Services Referral/Request .
Whether you are looking for access to food or resources for other essentials like housing, transportation, legal aid, child care, etc., the Student Care Center at the Highland Campus is here to help you get what you need so that you can focus on your academic goals. Visit the Student Care Center website for more information on hours of operation, how to get free groceries, and other available support.
The Student Advocacy Center (formerly the Support Center) provides specialized assistance and referrals to help you overcome personal and family challenges to completing your education. Contact the Student Advocacy Center at sac-group@austincc.edu or by directly contacting an advocate.
Visit ACC’s Social Support Resources website to learn about child care support. Additionally, ACC’s Student Advocacy Center can provide eligible parents with child care scholarships and guidance accessing related family support, including family civil legal assistance.
You and your family can receive groceries at no cost through ACC’s partnerships with Central Texas Food Bank’s (CTFB) mobile food distributions and other community partner food access opportunities. ACC-hosted food access events will be updated on this schedule .
Apply for ongoing federal benefits like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) , and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) with the help of ACC’s trained Student Advocacy Center specialists or schedule an appointment with CTFB at CTFB's appointment page . Apoyo con SNAP aplicación por CTFB .
Check ACC’s Food Access Calendar for help finding food when you need it, where you need it.
ACC’s Student Emergency Fund is there for life’s unexpected emergencies.
Explore essential resources from ACC’s Social Support Resource Development webpage and sign up for their weekly emails through this signup form . For additional assistance accessing resources, contact the Student Advocacy Center sac-group@austincc.edu .
Keep on moving with ACC’s transportation services. We offer Cap Metro passes, car share, and rideshare options. Learn more today at ACC’s Transportation Services .
Get involved with Student Life! Join a club, play a sport, and connect with mentors. Discover resources and learn leadership skills.
The CARES program is dedicated to the prevention, early intervention, and response to students’ concerning, disruptive, and threatening behaviors. If a person poses an active or immediate risk of violence to self or others, ACC Police should be contacted at 512-223-7999 or call 911. Learn more about the CARES program .
SEEK CONSULTATION if you need guidance or wish to discuss a concern.
Help ACC support a safe and healthy learning environment by reporting concerns and incidents to college officials. Not sure what to report? Learn how to report an incident .
ACC’s Academic Resources can help all ACC students succeed. Whether you need online study resources or in-person coaching and tutoring help, ACC has you covered. Learn study habits, time management, test preparation, and note taking skills to succeed in your degree program.
We know that when life gets tough, academics can suffer. That’s why ACC has a number of resources that support our students so they can achieve success. ACC services include food pantries, child care assistance, and emergency funds. Students can make appointments with the ACC’s Mental Health Counseling Services . Visit today and see how we can help.
Financial Resources Prepare a financial plan for your education with guidance from Austin Community College’s financial resources team. Explore all your options, including loans, grants, ACC scholarships , and more. Make sure you fill out the scholarship application. It’s easy – just one application automatically applies you to 700+ scholarships.
Students can borrow equipment including iPads, webcams, and calculators . The ACC Help Desk is here to help solve your tech issues.
ACC Human Resources Employee Assistance Program has a variety of resources to support all ACC employees. Click on the links below for specific information or contact Mauri Winters at mmiculek@austincc.edu.
For more details and to explore the available services, visit FindHelp.
Travis County provides utility assistance, home repair, and other family support services like food pantries which are available every 30 days per household without a waiting list.
Learn more at AustinTexas.gov.
The City of Austin has programs like the Austin Healthy Adolescent Program, which aims to enhance youth leadership across the community, offering support for LGBTQ+ youth among other services.
Visit AustinTexas.gov for more information.
Provides federal grants for supplemental foods, healthcare referrals, and nutrition education for low-income women and children up to age five.
Details can be found at AustinTexas.gov.
The SAFE Alliance offers services including advocacy, crisis intervention, and comprehensive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and child abuse. They provide 24/7 support through various channels.
More information is available at SAFE Alliance.
The SAFE Alliance also provides shelter and housing options, counseling, and support for survivors of exploitation and trafficking, among other services.
For more information, visit SAFE Alliance.
To apply, please visit SALUTE, Inc. Financial Assistance Application.