About Austin State Hospital
About Austin State Hospital
Austin State Hospital is a facility operated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission that provides psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and adults. The hospital offers short-term care to patients with the goal of reintegration into society where they can transition into healing through community-based options.
Austin State Hospital is located at 4110 Guadalupe, Austin, TX 78751.
The History of Austin State Hospital
Austin State Hospital was the first state facility of its kind built west of the Mississippi. Construction started in 1857, and the first patients were admitted in 1861. As the oldest mental health care facility in Texas, the hospital holds a close connection to the history of Austin and the state.
By the late 1890s, patient population had increased from the original 12 patients to almost 700. Additional buildings sprung up to support the growing number of patients.
