Crisis & community resources
Help is available right now
You do not have to be an ATO client to use anything on this page. Unless noted, every line below is free, confidential and answered around the clock.
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 ↗