Since 1951, Austin Child Guidance Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization has been dedicated to improving the mental health of children and their families. A multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors provides individual, family, and group therapy; psychiatric and psychological services; parent education; community presentations and consultations; and training to current and future mental health professionals.

Services Offered

Individual and Family Therapy
We use a family systems model, which views the child not in isolation, but rather as a part of the family system where each member has a role and influence on every other member.

Group Therapy
On-site group topics that are usually offered to children include anger management and social skills/friendship.

Psychological Assessments
When parents or professionals have questions they cannot answer about a child, including diagnosis and treatment recommendations, an assessment is often recommended.

Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric evaluations and follow-up medication management are only available to those children who are already participating in individual or family counseling at Austin Child Guidance Center.

Parent Workshops
ACGC is pleased to offer a series of workshops to the community on a variety of topics at The Center.

Walk-In Clinic
Walk-in mental health therapy, for children up to age 17 and their family members, is available Tuesdays 5 p.m to 7 p.m and Fridays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Fees and Payment

Austin Child Guidance Center (ACGC) is a not-for-profit organization, subsidized by public and private entities in order to ensure that family access to mental services is affordable.

We accept: Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Idealcare, Tricare, United Healthcare, Vista360 Health, Dell Children's Health Plan, Medicaid, Sendero and Superior Health Plan.

The Austin Child Guidance Center strives to serve clients with financial need by offering a sliding fee scale. This metric is used to adjust service fees based on gross household income and family size; regular/standard living expenses are factored into this calculation.

Services Offered To:
Adults
Teens
Children

Special Groups:
Bilingual

Payment:
Sliding Scale
Medicare
Medicaid