Maintaining both physical fitness and mental health is essential for overall well-being. Fortunately, Austin offers a variety of resources to support residents in these areas. Below is a curated list of fitness centers and mental health services available in the city.
Fitness Centers
Wild Basin Fitness
Located at 4308 N. Quinlan Park Rd, Wild Basin Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness and wellness community. The facility features expansive windows that integrate the beauty of Steiner Ranch with your fitness journey. They offer a range of classes, personal training, and wellness programs. For more information, visit their website at Wild Basin Fitness.
Castle Hill Fitness
With two locations in Austin, Castle Hill Fitness offers state-of-the-art gym equipment, a variety of classes, and wellness services. Their downtown location is at 1112 North Lamar Blvd, and the 360 Westlake location is at 3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. Both facilities provide a welcoming environment for individuals at all fitness levels. More details can be found at Castle Hill Fitness.
Greater Austin YMCA
The Greater Austin YMCA operates eight fitness centers across Central Texas, each offering exercise equipment, group classes, and heated pools. They emphasize community engagement and have been serving the Austin area for nearly 75 years. To find a location near you, visit Greater Austin YMCA.
Mental Health Services
Capital Area Counseling
Capital Area Counseling provides affordable, sliding-scale therapy for individuals, couples, families, children, and groups. As a nonprofit counseling center, their focus is on making high-quality mental health care accessible and respectful. Services are available across Austin and throughout Texas. Learn more at Capital Area Counseling.
Integral Care
Integral Care offers 24/7 mental health crisis support and a wide range of services, including psychiatric care and counseling. They serve adults, children, families, and those with disabilities. For immediate assistance, call their crisis support line at 512-472-4357. Additional information is available at Integral Care.
SAFE (The SAFE Alliance)
SAFE provides free and confidential counseling to survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Their services include individual, family, group, and telephone counseling. For support, call 512-267-7233 or visit SAFE.
Austin Child Guidance Center
This center offers individual therapy for children up to age 18, family and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, psychological assessments, and parent education classes. They operate on a sliding scale and accept most insurance plans, including CHIP. Contact them at 512-451-2242 or visit Austin Child Guidance Center.
By taking advantage of these resources, Austin residents can actively work towards improving their physical fitness and mental health, contributing to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.