Faculty Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Painting I. An introduction to painting emphasizing the elements and principles of pictorial composition. Provides the foundation for critical aesthetic judgment while developing technical and creative skills.

An introductory studio oil painting course with emphasis on materials, techniques, different approaches, and safe studio practices. The works created during the course will utilize subjects from observation and photo references, applying design, composition principles, and drawing skills learned in prerequisite courses. Color mixing, value, composition, paint handling, planning, and material considerations will be particularly emphasized.

COURSE RATIONALE:

The purpose of Painting I is to provide each student with a specific painting media experience extended from his or her knowledge of two- dimensional design and drawing on which to build the visual thinking skills, knowledge of historical and contemporary art forms, technical approach to materials and the methods for channeling creative energies that enable a lifetime of personal artistic expression.

Students will:

• Learn fundamental techniques, approaches, and materials used in oil painting.

• Apply drawing and compositional skills learned in prerequisite courses to their painting projects.

• Apply confident and expressive brushwork in their painting practice.
• Learn to mix colors to achieve the desired outcome.

• Explore a range of subjects in painting such as still life, landscape, portraiture, etc.

• Create dynamic and well-composed paintings that reflect thoughtful design principles.
• Understand and apply color theory, including effective color mixing strategies.
• Observe and depict how color is affected by light, atmosphere, and reflection.
• Learn to exhibit strong craftsmanship in their handling of materials and overall presentation of work.
• Be exposed to the work of historical and contemporary painters.
• Use appropriate art vocabulary learned in class for discussing/critiquing paintings.
• Learn safe studio practices and learn to properly care for painting tools and supplies*.

*Paints with Cobalt, Cadmium, or Lead are strictly prohibited in the Art building. Get “Hue” equivalents instead. In addition, all paints and solvents are to be disposed of properly - pay attention when we discuss this in class. It is your responsibility to know and follow proper procedures. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action ranging from a lowered grade to dismissal from the course.

Weeks 1-2: Introduction to course. Monochromatic painting.

Week 3-4: Color mixing project – Pixelation project.

Week 5-6: Limited palette Vanitas still life.

Weeks 7-9: Capturing the fleeting/Landscape paintings.

Weeks 10-12: Portrait/The Figure.

Weeks 13-15: Final project.

Week 16 Final critiques.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY:

The class will consist primarily of the discussion of painting projects, demonstrations, slide lectures, and critiques in addition to studio lab time.

Class assignments will provide formal, technical, and conceptual challenges to students.  I will provide handouts, demonstrations, and visual examples that will aid in the explanation of the particular assignment or topic as it relates to painting. 

I will spend most of the class time engaging in one-on-one critiques and helping you with your paintings while in progress. We will also have group critiques of major assignments. You will be expected to talk about and be able to justify your work as well as offer constructive feed-back to that of your classmates. The goal of these critiques is to teach you how to view, think and talk about art in a critical, open-minded and objective fashion, and develop the proper vocabulary needed to describe your thoughts.

You should expect to spend several hours a week of work (outside of class meeting times) for this studio course in order to plan and execute the coursework.

Student Accessibility Services

Students requiring accommodations for a disability should reach out to the office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

https://students.austincc.edu/student-accessibility-services/

If you need accommodations, please make these requests at beginning of the semester. 

Absences

Attendance is mandatory. You will be allowed a total of 3 excused absences during the 16 week course. Any additional absence will result in an automatic loss of a half letter grade from your final grade or 5 points (per absence). There will be a daily roster for you to sign when you arrive and leave.  This will be your record of attendance.  Instructor will also take attendance in class using Blackboard.  You are responsible for any material covered or for any assignment or announced due dates missed during an absence. Assignments will be graded without regard for absences, excused or otherwise (you will not receive a ‘free pass’ or special consideration in terms of grading). Any students with 7 or more absences will receive an automatic F for the course.  Assignment specifics, due dates and lectures usually commence at the beginning of each class.  It is to your advantage to be in class on time.  Full attendance is required. Leaving early of arriving late will be considered a tardy.  Three (3) tardies of less than half-hour each equals one absence.  Tardies of more than half-hour will be considered a 1/2 or full absence based on the amount of class time missed.  Unprepared students who do not have required materials or who have not adequately researched projects will receive notice.  The next time this occurs you may be asked to leave and counted as absent. 

No textbook is required. Instructor will provide any readings that are assigned.

• Demonstrate a foundational understanding of oil painting techniques suitable for further study or independent exploration.

• Apply confident and expressive brushwork in their painting practice.

• Create dynamic and well-composed paintings that reflect thoughtful design principles.

• Understand and apply color theory, including effective color mixing strategies.

• Observe and depict how color is affected by light, atmosphere, and reflection.

• Exhibit strong craftsmanship in their handling of materials and overall presentation of work.

• Analyze and respond to the work of historical and contemporary painters from a variety of cultural and stylistic backgrounds.

You will be evaluated on the following:

1. How well your completed assignments fulfill the goals of the assignment.

2. Technical skill, paint handling, neatness, craftsmanship.

3. Expression/creativity, ambition

GRADING CRITERIA FOR PAINTING PROJECTS:

• A (90–100) – Excellent
  Exceptional concept and execution; ambitious and thoughtfully developed work that demonstrates strong technical skill. Projects are well-composed, fully resolved, and often push creative boundaries. Students worked outside of classroom time.
• B (80–89) – Good
  Solid understanding of design principles; compositions are clearly planned and effectively executed. Technique supports the overall image, and there is visible effort to refine hand skills. Worked outside of classroom time.
• C (70–79) – Satisfactory
  Basic understanding of project goals, though visual communication may lack clarity. Composition is attempted but may show planning issues. Technique is average, and may distract from the final image. Students may have worked outside of classroom time.
• D (60–69) – Poor
  Projects do not clearly convey intended design goals. Composition appears unplanned, with weak technique and reflecting problems with time management. Little in-class productivity and minimal improvement over time. Work may appear incomplete or unresolved. Little evidence of work done outside of classroom time.
• F (0–59) – Unacceptable
  Project fails to meet objectives. Execution and technique are ineffective, lacking evident growth or effort. Unfinished/unresolved work.

ATTITUDE/PARTICIPATION GRADES:

A        Excellent drive and progress. Continuous interest, effort and participation. Positive contribution to classroom environment.

B        Above average interest, effort and participation. Good drive and progress.

C        Attitude, effort and participation do not always reflect interest and drive. Some progress.

D        Lack of attention, interest and participation. Unsatisfactory drive and progress.

F         Demonstrated uncaring/bad attitude, and lack of commitment to the course.

Project grades will usually be posted to Blackboard one or two weeks after the critique, but if at any point during the semester you want to inquire about your progress, feel free to ask me.

Your final grade will be made up of:

80%- Average grade on completed paintings (major assignments) done during the duration of the course

20%- Attitude/Participation Grade

Painting Supply List*

Have all of these for our 2nd class meeting (unless otherwise specified)
Some supplies may run out and will have to be purchased again.

Painting I Supply List*

Some supplies may run out and will have to be purchased again.

SURFACES:

-Have 1 pre-gessoed 16X20 canvas panel for second day of class. These are the flat cardboard-mounted ones.

-Another 16” x 20” of 18” x 24” pre-stretched/primed canvas or canvas board

-2-3 small pre-stretched/primed canvases/boards/panels

-5, 12” x 16” pre-primed canvases or primed cradled panels

REQUIRED PAINTS (Get oil paint only):

Gamblin, Winsor & Newton, “Lukas 1862”, or Charvin recommended (affordable and pretty good), but any decent brand is okay (like Grumbacher, Williamsburg, etc.)
Avoid bargain basement brands.
Also: Avoid “water soluble” oil paints (they might say “Max” or “Artisan” on the label.) Also beware of Alkyd paint. Technically it’s oil paint, but it dries too fast for most of our projects.
If the exact color on list isn’t available, give yourself enough time to find it elsewhere. As a last resort, ask for help at the store to find one as similar as possible. Bring your student ID and ask if they give a student discount. Most stores do.
****The “Hue” version of all cadmium and cobalt colors is required. Do NOT get a tube of Cadmium or Cobalt color that does not say “hue” on it. Lead is also prohibited.

Large size (150-200 ml tube)
Soft Mixing White (Titanium White mixed with Zinc White), Titanium White, or Lead White Replacement

 Regular size (37-50 ml tube) or larger:
1. Yellow Ochre
2. Burnt Umber
3. Sap Green
4. Viridian Hue (or Phthalo Green Blue Shade or Emerald Green)
5. Phthalo Blue (might have different spelling or written out Phthalocyanine Blue)
6. French Ultramarine (or Ultramarine Blue)
7. Manganese Violet (or Cobalt Violet Hue)
8. Quinacridone Magenta
9. Napthol Red or Cadmium Red Medium Hue
10. Cadmium Orange Hue or Permanent Orange
11. Hansa Yellow Deep (or Cadmium Yellow Hue)
12. Lemon Yellow (or Cadmium Lemon Hue)

RECOMMENDED PAINTS: (Get at least two of these, more if you can)
13. Raw Sienna
14. Burnt Sienna
15. Payne’s Grey
16. Alizarin Crimson
17. Phthalo Turquoise 
18. Cerulean Blue
19. Prussian Blue

*Feel free to bring any other additional colors. The more colors you have, the easier it
will be to make better paintings. Just NO CADMIUM, COBALT, or LEAD.

Brushes: (Long handled oil/acrylic brushes)

Filbert #1 (or #0)
Round #2
Bright #4
Bright #6
Filbert #10
Flat #12

This list provides you a range of sizes and formats. It’s really good to get more brushes (of any sort) than this if you can - but this will do for starters.

Palette:

You may purchase disposable paper palettes. Just make sure you get the large size. You want room to spread out and mix plenty of paint.

You can also opt for a large glass palette – they have them at Jerrys but are a bit pricey. You can also try a glass company. Call ahead say you’re a painting student and ask for:
“1/4 inch plate, seemed, bump the corners, 16x20 inches.”
They will probably offer to cut it there and you can go pick it up the next day.
A little larger is even better, but this is the most manageable size.
Tape your palette using duct tape to a sheet of white foam core the same size, or piece of cardboard.
 

Other:

2 Metal palette knives. Triangular (like mini trowels) Around 1-inch and 2-inch.
Sketchbook, Hardcover and spiral-bound (around 9x12")
Set of drawing pencils (hard and soft graphite)
Vine Charcoal (a small box)
Small container of Galkyd painting medium
Coiled brush cleaning jar
Odorless mineral spirits (16 oz or larger) such as Gamsol or Turpenoid (do NOT get turpenoid natural. It will make your painting sticky and never dry) Do not get turpentine—it is too fumy. Do not buy the odorless mineral spirits from the hardware store. It is different than what is used for art.

The Master’s Brush Cleaning Soap

Gesso (optional)

The rest of the supplies can be purchased at a hardware store or supermarket if you don’t get them at an art supply store. You may have some of these already:

-One 3 to 4 inch high quality house painting brush
-Plastic squeeze bottle with sealable for medium (dish soap bottle works great)
-Various cloth rags* (old T-shirts work great)
-Roll of masking tape (1 to 2-inches wide) or Low to Medium adhesion blue tape is good too
-A roll of plastic wrap (like Saran Wrap) for covering your palette
-Tackle box or similar to hold and transport supplies (make sure they all fit)
-Box of Shop Towels/Rags. Easy access while painting.
(You still need cloth rags too.)
-Razor blade scraper (the kind that slides back for safety - not a utility knife) – IF YOU ARE USING A GLASS PALETTE
 

Canvases, etc:
You will need approximately 6 surfaces to paint on
throughout the semester. Each assignment will have a minimum size requirement that we will discuss in advance. In the beginning you will need the surfaces mentioned above, HOLD OFF BUYING ANY MORE CANVASES UNTIL WE MEET AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEMESTER.

Retailers:
I recommend Jerry’s Artarama: 6010 N. IH35 @ 290, 512.420-9359

www.jerrysartarama.com

Michael’s

Hobby Lobby

Consider online sources for art materials you don’t need right away.
(jerrysartarama.com, dickblick.com, Utrecht.com, etc)

For Other Supplies: Any hardware or home improvement store

*There may be other items that are added to the supply list at a later date, but this list covers most of what will be required

COLLEGE POLICIES

Health & Safety Protocols

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through all public entrances.  The college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of all individuals on campus.  If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to campus.

Some important things to remember:

• If you have not done so, ACC encourages all students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available throughout the community. Visit www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you.

• Campuses are open to faculty, staff, and students.  The college and its departments and offices may invite internal and external guests to their events and activities, though access is still restricted for external parties seeking to host activities at ACC.  The college’s Appian Health Screening App remains available to everyone who visits campus. This continues to be a good way to check your own health before coming to class or work. 

• If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility.  Testing is now widely available.  To find testing locations near you, click this link.

• If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-reporting tool located here.

• ACC continues to welcome face masks on campus.  Per CDC guidelines, face masks remain a good way to protect yourself from COVID-19. 
  
   

• The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal space of others. We are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.
  
   

• Please be sure to carry your student, faculty, or staff ID badge at all times while on campus.
  
   

Because of the everchanging situation, please go to ACC’s Covid website at https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus?ref=audiencemenu for the latest updates and guidance.

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process.  Acts of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students' academic achievements and expect to benefit from the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s information technology resources.  Further information is available at https://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the United States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and association. As members of the community, students have the right to express their own views, but must also take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not interfere or disrupt the learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state, and federal laws. www.austincc.edu/srr

As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student Standards of Conduct. https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-standards-of-conduct 

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements 

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee. Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such incidents that you share with them.

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus:  (512) 223-2616, or to schedule online:  https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling . 

While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the Compliance Office for resources and options:  Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer, (512) 223-7964;  compliance@austincc.edu .

If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

Student Complaints

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee. You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved; formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit complaints, is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-complaint-procedures

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by e-mail, or to a fellow student.

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in the class section.  Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard Collaborate or another platform.  Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be recorded during the instructional activity.  Such recordings are intended for educational and academic purposes only.

Safety Statement

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency Procedures posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be reviewed at the beginning of each semester.  All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation or an outbreak of illness, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the class syllabus that will supersede the original version.

Campus Carry

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. 

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times.  Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 512-223-1231.   Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at http://austincc.edu/campuscarry

Discrimination Prohibited

The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct (including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance.  Licensed clinical counselors are available across the District and serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the ACC Compliance Resource Guide available at: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xfmZHOPD_H1wgGKq1N7Irv6gvXxOXzbZ/view

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any college- related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account.  Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Information about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available at:  http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers

Use of the Testing Center

The Testing Centers will allow only limited in person testing and testing time will be limited to the standard class time, typically one and one-half hours.  Specifically, only the following will be allowed in the Testing Centers:

• Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Testing: All approved SAS testing

• Assessments Tests: Institutionally approved assessment tests (e.g., TSIA or TABE)

• Placement Tests: Placement tests (e.g., ALEKS)

• Make-Up Exams (for students who missed the original test): Make-up testing is available for all lecture courses but will be limited to no more than 25% of students enrolled in each section for each of four tests

• Programs incorporating industry certification exams: Such programs (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, etc.) may utilize the ACC Business Assessment Center for the industry certification exams (BACT) at HLC or RRC

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and personal growth.

Student Support

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services.  Information on these campus services and resources is available at  http://www.austincc.edu/students.  A comprehensive array of student support services is available online at:

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/remote-student-support 

Student Accessibility Services

Austin Community College (ACC) is committed to providing a supportive, accessible, and inclusive learning environment for all students.  Each campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of each semester they are enrolled, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the legal document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations (NAA)” from SAS.

Until the instructor receives the NAA from the student accommodations should not be provided.  Once the NAA is received, accommodations must be provided.  Accommodations are not retroactive, so it is in the student’s best interest to deliver the NAA on the first day of class.  

Please contact SAS@austincc.edu for more information.

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which include online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in and referral basis. 

An online tutor request can be made here:

https://de.austincc.edu/bbsupport/online-tutoring-request/

Additional tutoring information can be found here:

austincc.edu/onlinetutoring

Library Services

ACC Library Services offers both in-person and extensive online services, with research and assignment assistance available in-person during limited hours of service. Although all college services are subject to change, plans include ACC students signing up for study space and use of computers at open libraries, extensive online instruction in classes, online reference assistance 24/7 and reference with ACC faculty librarians. In addition, currently enrolled students, faculty and staff can access Library Services online (also 24/7) via the ACC Library website and by using their ACCeID to access all online materials (ebooks, articles from library databases, and streaming videos). ACC Libraries offer these services in numerous ways such as: "Get Help from a Faculty Librarian: the 24/7 Ask a Librarian chat service," an online form for in-depth research Q and A sessions, one-on-one video appointments, email, and phone (voicemail is monitored regularly).

• Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu

• Library Information & Services during COVID-19: https://researchguides.austincc.edu/LSinfoCOVID19

• Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat and form: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php

• Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/

• Email: library@austincc.edu

Student Organizations

ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic, vocational, and social opportunities.  They provide a chance to meet with other students who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else.  Student Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/.

Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and confidential. Some examples include, among others:

• Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found here:

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now

• Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.

• The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.

• Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.  

• A full listing of services for student parents is available at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care

• The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to COVID-19: 

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.   

Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to address personal and or mental health concerns: http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .

If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to connect with resources for help.  However, if you are afraid that you might hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

• Austin / Travis County 24-hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)

• The Williamson County 24-hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255

• Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755

• Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline:   1-800-662-HELP (4357)

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)