Austin State Hospital

Austin State Hospital (ASH), formerly known until 1925 as the Texas State Lunatic Asylum, is a 299-bed psychiatric hospital located in Austin, Texas. It is the oldest psychiatric facility in the state of Texas, and the oldest continuously operating west of the Mississippi River. It is operated by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Services Austin State hospital offers psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults. These individuals may be struggling with one or more chal…