If in Crisis
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.
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.
MENTAL 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. You will also be able to access the local information and referral line, which is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These are often known as “Crisis Hotlines.” 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
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