Crisis & community resources
You Don’t Have to Wait for Help
If you or a loved one needs support, trusted help is available now. These crisis and community resources are open to everyone and, unless otherwise noted, are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
24/7 crisis support
Free, confidential, and answered any hour of any day.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988.
Available 24 hours a day for
- Mental health crises
- Suicide concerns
- Substance use crises
- Emotional distress
- Support for family members and caregivers
Texas 211
Dial 211 from anywhere in Texas.
Information and referrals for
- Mental health services
- Housing assistance
- Food assistance
- Utility assistance
- Community resources
Domestic violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Advocates are available 24 hours a day.
thehotline.org ↗Substance use
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline ↗Reporting abuse
Texas Abuse Hotline
To report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of a child, an elderly person, or an adult with disabilities.
txabusehotline.org ↗Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988, then press 1 to reach responders trained to support veterans and their families.
veteranscrisisline.net ↗