Mental Health Resources Links

Abuse of children, disabled individuals, 65+ persons, and Domestic Violence

• AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse)
• Childhelp USA
• Child Protective Services of Texas• Online Texas Abuse Hotline- The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) provides the Online Texas Abuse Hotline as a secure website for reporting suspicions of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children, adults with disabilities, or people 65 years and older.
• Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website (English & Spanish)

Addiction and Recovery

• Center for Online Addiction
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Sex Addicts Anonymous
• Web of Addictions

Associations and Institutes

• American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
• American Counseling Association
• American Psychiatric Association
• American Psychological Association
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Center for Mental Health Services
• Mental Health America
• MentalHealth.gov
• National Institute of Mental Health
• National Mental Health Association
• National Eating Disorders Association
• National Sleep Foundation
• National Women’s Health Resource Center
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• ADDA – Attention Deficit Disorder Association
• National Institute of Mental Health- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Crisis Intervention

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline– Call 988. If you or someone you know is in crisis, whether they are considering suicide or not, please call the toll-free Lifeline at 988 to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7
• DrugRehab.com -Provides hotlines for substance abuse, domestic abuse, and mental health disorders

Depression

• Pendulum.org- Bipolar Disorder News
• Depression and How Therapy Can Help
• Depression Screening
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
• Depression and Bipolar Support

Eating Disorder

• American Dietetic Association

Help Line Phone Numbers

If you or anyone you know is in a crisis or may be in danger, please use the following resources to get immediate help.
• Emergency – dial 911 from your phone.
• Family Violence Helpline – (800) 996-6228
• National Domestic Violence Hotline – (800) 799-7233• National Hope Line Network – (800) 784-2433
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – (800) 273-8255
• Self-Harm Hotline – (800) 366- 8288 or text CONNECT to 741741

Personality Disorders

• Mental Help Net – Personality Disorders

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Give an Hour— for veterans and their families
• National Center for PTSD Real Warriors -U.S. Department of Defense for veterans and their families
• Sidran Institute
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Suicide Awareness and Hotlines

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
• Suicide: Read This First
• Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative
• The Lifeline and 988
• Dial 988 on your phone to talk to a suicide prevention counselor

Support line of Texas

• Turn To – Everyone knows someone in need of support. It could be a friend, a child, or even you. Many of us often ask, “Where do I turn to for help?” It can be challenging, but there are ways to seek support or provide support to someone else.

Text with a Professional• Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741741 and contact a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. Additionally, you can call 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call +1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages.
• The National Sexual Assault Hotline – Call +1-800-656-HOPE (4673). Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat support is available at the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline. Free help, 24/7.

Other Resources

• Attention Deficit Disorder Association
• HelpGuide- Your trusted nonprofit guide to mental health & wellness
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
• National Institute of Mental Health
• Mental Health America of Greater Houston