Hotlines
In cases of immediate danger call 911. Be sure to tell the operator that it is a “mental health emergency” and ask for emergency responders with Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. Many first responders will approach a mental health situation differently if they know what to expect.
If you need suicide or mental health-related crisis support or are worried about someone else, please call or text 988.
CRISIS
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
Call or Text 988
Chat http://988lifeline.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-TALK (8255) or 800-SUICIDE
National Youth Crisis Hotline:
800-442-HOPE (4673)
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
24 Hour Crisis Line
713-970-7000
Disaster Distress Hotline
1-800-985-5990
Text 66746 to connect with a LCSW
United Way of Greater Houston Helpline
2-1-1 or 713-957-4357
Houston Area Women’s Center
Domestic Violence Hotline 713-528-2121
Rape Crisis Hotline 713-528-7273
Fort Bend Women’s Center Crisis Hotline
281-342-HELP (4357)
Child abuse
National US Child Abuse Hotline:
Child-Help USA
Assists both child and adult survivors of abuse, including sexual abuse. The hotline, staffed by mental health professionals, also provides treatment referrals.
800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-Child)
Boys Town
Crisis, resource, and referral line that assists both teens and parents
800-448-3000
domestic violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
For anyone affected by abuse and needing support, call 800-799-7233 or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please contact the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services toll free at 800-252-5400, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may also file a report using the secure TDFPS website. Reports made through this website take up to 24 hours to process. The Texas Abuse Hotline is 800-252-5400.
homelessness
Covenant House Nineline
Crisis counselors are available to talk to homeless individuals and at-risk kids; also offer an on-line forum.
800-999-9999
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline:
lgbtqia+
LGBTQIA+ Switchboard Houston
24 Hour Helpline: 713-529-3211
veterans
Veteran Crisis Line:
988 Then Press 1