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://hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services
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.
Dial 211 to be connected to Mental Health & Substance Abuse services in your area. You may also visit 211 online.
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
or (800) SUICIDE (784-2433)
In Spanish (888) 628-9454
(800) 950-NAMI (6264)
The Information HelpLine is an information and referral service which can be reached by calling (800) 950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., EST
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
There are many ways to connect with a Responder
Call (800) 273-8255 and press 1
Text 838255
Chat online https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat
Support for Deaf and hard of hearing, call (800) 799-4889
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: https://hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services
You may also use this online mental services search form to find services in your area: http://www.dshs.texas.gov/mhservices-search
STARRY Counseling Program Crisis Hotline (800) 440-9789
The STARRY Counseling Program provides 24/7/365 crisis phone coverage for families across Texas. Crisis hotlines are designed for emergency use only, to help families avoid imminent abuse, neglect, runaway, and severe family conflict.
Additional Resources
CRISIS AND SUICIDE
Crisis Text Line
Text 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor, free 24/7
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)
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ suicide help)
(866) 488-7386
Text (202) 304-1200
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