Medical Emergencies

For severe or potentially life-threatening medical or mental health emergencies,
call 911 or go to a local hospital emergency room.

There are a number of hospitals and urgent care clinics in Austin. For a partial list of facilities, click Austin Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care Clinics below.

Otherwise, use Google, your cell phone service, or a telephone directory.

If you are ill or injured and want self-care advice or help determining when and whether to see a healthcare provider:

UT Austin students can call the UHS 24-hour Nurse Advice Line at (512) 475-6877 (NURS) any time of day or night.

To talk with someone now about an emotional or mental health concern:

UT students can call the UT Counseling and Mental Health Center 24-hour Telephone Counseling Service at 512-471-CALL (2255) to speak with a trained counselor about their concern.