Austin State Hospital

Address: 4110 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78751 · Map

Phone: (512) 452-0381

Website: hhs.texas.gov

Hospital inpatientDual diagnosisMedicaidMedicarePrivate insuranceTRICARE / VASliding scaleSelf-pay

About Austin State Hospital

Psychiatric facility offering holistic care for adults, children, elderly individuals, and those experiencing significant mental health disorders or dual diagnoses.

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
Treatment focus
Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
Facility type
Psychiatric hospital
Medications used
Chlorpromazine · Fluphenazine · Haloperidol · Loxapine · Perphenazine · Aripiprazole · Asenapine · Brexpiprazole · Cariprazine · Clozapine · IIoperidone · Lurasidone · Olanzapine · Paliperidone · Quetiapine · Risperidone · Ziprasidone · Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Treatment approaches
Activity therapy · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Individual psychotherapy · Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Education and counseling
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Special programs
Young adults · Seniors or older adults · Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients · Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) · Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) · Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Ages accepted
Children/Adolescents · Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
Payment accepted
Medicare · Medicaid · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid · State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds · U.S. Department of VA funds
Payment assistance
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Ownership
State government
Recovery support
Mentoring/peer support
Other services
Court-ordered outpatient treatment · Diet and exercise counseling · Family psychoeducation · Illness management and recovery · Psychosocial rehabilitation services · Vocational rehabilitation services · Case management service · Suicide prevention services · Education services
Language services
Spanish

Facility-provided information

Accreditation
Joint Commission
Care offered
Residential Rehab · Co-Occurring Mental Health
Substances treated
Co-Occurring Disorders · Smoking Cessation
Conditions treated
Eating Disorders
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Medication-Assisted Treatment · Nutrition Counseling
Who it serves
Adolescents · Children · Men · Older Adults · Women · Young Adults
Aftercare
Outpatient Treatment · Support Meetings
Languages
English

Questions to ask Austin State Hospital

Also confirm the facility is licensed by Texas. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.

Paying for treatment at Austin State Hospital

Austin State Hospital reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With Texas Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.

Distance to specialized care from Austin

Measured from the population center of Travis County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

See the Travis County treatment map, methadone clinics near Travis County and Suboxone doctors near Travis County.

Frequently asked questions

What services does Austin State Hospital offer?

Austin State Hospital reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Hospital inpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.

Does Austin State Hospital accept insurance?

It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.

Where is Austin State Hospital located?

4110 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78751.

How far is the nearest medical detox from Austin?

From the center of Travis County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Austin, about 1.0 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.

Other treatment facilities in Austin

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.

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