If in Crisis

If you or someone you know are faced with a mental health crisis, please call the crisis hotline for the Local Mental Health Authority for your county. Here is the list of Texas mental health crisis hotlines (search by county): https://www.dshs.texas.gov/mhsa-crisishotline

If you or someone you know is a danger to themselves or others, please call 911.

Many law enforcement agencies have officers who have been trained to respond to persons who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis.

You may also Dial 211 to be connected to Mental Health & Substance Abuse services in your area. You may also visit 211 online.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

(800) 273-TALK or (800) SUICIDE

NAMI Information Line

(800) 950-NAMI

The Information HelpLine is an information and referral service which can be reached by calling 1 (800) 950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., EST.  Business callers, including those seeking particular NAMI staff members, should call 1 (703) 524-7600.

Veteran’s Crisis Line

THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES

The Texas Department of State Health Services is the agency of state government charged with the responsibility of delivering health, mental health and substance abuse services to Texans.  To learn more about DSHS community mental health services that are available in your area for adults or children, you can contact your local mental health authority.

To find the proper mental health authority and their telephone number, please go to the DSHS website: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhservices/default.shtm

You may also use this online mental services search form to find services in your area: http://www.dshs.texas.gov/mhservices-search

Additional Resources

CRISIS AND SUICIDE

Girls & Boys Town National Hotline
(800) 448-3000

National Hopeline Network
(800) SUICIDE

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK (8255)

National Youth Crisis Hotline
(800) 442-HOPE (4673)

ALCOHOL

Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics
(800) 344-2666

Alcohol and Drug Helpline
(800) 821-4357

Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline
(800) 252-6465

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 729-6686

Families Anonymous
(800) 736-9805

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hopeline
(800) 622-2255

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Poison Control
(800) 222-1222

National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 662-4357

Cocaine Anonymous
(800) 347-8998

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233

National US Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453