Medical Emergencies
For severe or potentially life-threatening medical emergencies, even when UHS is open, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room (ER).
Use a proximity search on your mobile device or desktop computer to find a hospital ER near you. If you are insured and circumstances allow, contact your insurance company to determine which hospital emergency rooms are in-network. We recommend doing this and saving the information in your phone before you have an emergency.
Mental Health Crisis
UT Austin students can call the Counseling and Mental Health Center’s 24-hour Crisis Line (512-471-2255) to speak with a crisis counselor.
Known HIV Exposure
Call the Nurse Advice Line (512-475-6877) immediately to be evaluated for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). PEP is only effective within the first 72 hours after exposure.
If you've been sexually assaulted, you have healthcare options
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical care, CALL 911.
Otherwise, click here for medical care and/or sexual assault forensic exam options. Find information about 24/7 resources, privacy, reporting and what to expect at a sexual assault forensic exam.
*St. David’s Hospital triage nurses answer the Nurse Advice Line when UHS is closed. They cannot schedule UHS appointments, refer you to specific facilities or help you with medication refills or administrative issues.
The costs at healthcare facilities vary widely based on the type of facility and your insurance status. All costs are the patient's responsibility.
Many insurance plans only cover the costs of an emergency room visit in a true medical emergency. If you are insured, we strongly encourage you to contact your plan before you need care to determine which local urgent care and emergency facilities are in-network with your insurance plan.
The following chart outlines general cost considerations and other differences between urgent care and emergency facilities.
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Urgent Care (UC) Facilities |
General Scope of Care
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Access to Hospital Care
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Hours of Operation
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Wait Time
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Cost
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Examples of Conditions Treated
(not exhaustive lists)
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Hospital Emergency Rooms (ERs) |
General Scope of Care
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Access to Hospital Care
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Hours of Operation
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Wait Time
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Cost
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Examples of Conditions Treated
(not exhaustive lists)
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Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm by appointment | |
(512) 471-4955 | |
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