Mental Health Resources
988 Mental Health Emergency Hotline
988 Mental Health Emergency Hotline: In July 2022, a universal mental health crisis line launched nationwide. Calling 988 will connect you to a crisis counselor regardless of where you are in the United States.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI or text “HELPLINE” to 62640. Both services available between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Teen & Young Adult HelpLine
In October 2023 NAMI launched a Teen & Young Adult HelpLine, for nationwide peer support and resource referrals. Text "Friend" to 62640; chat at nami.org/talktous; call 800-950-6264. Available Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255); www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Or, just dial 988
Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and Support
Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and Support: www.suicide.org
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line: Text REASON to 741741 (free, confidential and 24/7). In English and Spanish
Self-Harm Hotline
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Planned Parenthood Hotline
Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest organization fighting sexual violence: (800) 656-HOPE / (800) 810-7440 (TTY)
Family Violence Helpline
Family Violence Helpline: 1-800-996-6228
LGBTQ+ Hotline
LGBTQ+ Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678. Standard text messaging rates apply. Available 24/7/365. (Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning—LGBTQ—young people under 25.)
The SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline
The SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline connects LGBT older people and caretakers with friendly responders. 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
Trans Lifeline
The Trans Lifeline is staffed by transgender people for transgender people:
1-877-565-8860 (United States)
1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
The StrongHearts Native Helpline
The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a confidential and anonymous culturally appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans, available every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. Call 1-844-762-8483.
International Suicide Prevention Directory
International Suicide Prevention Directory: findahelpline.com
American Association of Poison Control Centers
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
Grief Support Community
with Grief Expert David Kessler
A Community of Courageous Grievers
Tender Hearts is a place where you can come to be supported in your grief. You can visit when you need to and leave feeling heard, understood, and hopeful.
https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/tenderhearts
Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Call Our 24/7 Helpline 800.272.3900
https://www.alz.org/texas
10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns
https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10-steps
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency
About The Council on Recovery in Houston, TX
Recovery is in our DNA.
Since our founding in 1946, The Council on Recovery has been at the forefront of helping individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by alcoholism, drug addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders. As these diseases continue to affect society, our relentless efforts with prevention, education, treatment, and recovery are helping heal our community one person at a time.
When it comes to seeking help, we know it's difficult to make decisions about treatment for a family member or yourself. The process can be confusing and daunting, not to mention expensive. At a time when life may already feel overwhelming. The Council eases those decisions by providing you with thoughtful and straightforward solutions:
https://www.councilonrecovery.org/get-help-now/
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency: 1-800-622-2255
Texas Mental Health Crisis Services
