Resource List
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 9-8-8
(TTY: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 9-8-8.)
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
24/7 Crisis Counselors
2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1, Select Option 8
National Hopeline Network, Suicide, and Crisis Hotline
Mental Health Services Search
Find Your Local Mental Health or Behavioral Health Authority
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 9-8-8, Press 1
Text 838255
National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI
NAMI Helpline – free mental health information, referrals, and support
Text 62640
Crisis Text Line – 24/7 Crisis Support Via Text Message
Text NAMI to 741-741
STARRY Counseling Program Crisis Hotline
Texas Runaway Hotline
TXT 4 Help
Text 69866
Texas Child Protective Services
Bluebonnet MHMR Mental Health Crisis Line
Girls & Boys Town National Hotline
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ suicide help)
(866) 488-7386 or Text (202) 304-1200
Texas Youth Helpline
(800) 989-6884 or chat using texasyouthhelpline.org
Youth-related concerns, referral information, or to simply listen.
DENTON Crisis Hotline 24/7
DALLAS Crisis Hotline 24/7
(214) 330-7722 or (214) 828-1000
Adult Help Line
Teen Help Line
Carollton Springs
(Child, Adolescent, Adult)
2225 Parker Road
Carollton, Texas 75010
972-382-5855
carolltonsprings.com
University Behavioral Health
(Adolescent, Adult)
2026 W University Drive
Denton, Texas 76201
940-320-8100
UBHDenton.com
Perimeter Psychiatric Hospital
(Child, Adolescent, Geriatric)
2696 W. Walnut St.
Garland, Texas 75042
972-370-5517
perimeterhealthcare.com
Children’s Medical Center Plano
(Children, Adolescent)
7601 Preston Road
Plano, Texas 75024
469-303-7000
Childrens.com
Carrus Behavioral Health
(children, Adolescents 5-17)
1724 US Highway 82W
Sherman, Texas 75092
903-870-2600
Carrushealth.com
Seay Center
(Child, Adolescent, Adult)
6110 Parker Road
Plano, Texas 75093
682-236-6023
texashealth.org
Behavioral Health Hospital
(Child, Adolescent, Adult)
8200 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, Texas 75231
214-345-7355
texashealth.org
Green Oaks (Medical City)
(Child, Adolescent, Adult)
7808 Clodus Fields Drive
Dallas, Texas 75251
972-991-9504
medicalcityhealthcare.com
Haven Behavioral Hospital
(Children, Adolescent, Adult)
5680 Frisco Square Blvd
Frisco, Texas 75034
469-535-8000
havenfrisco.com
Mesa Springs
(Children, Adolescent 5+)
Multiple Locations (IOP, PHP, Inpatient)
817-567-2587
mesasprings.com
- Support and accompaniment through the legal system
- Assistance with protective orders
- Aftercare and support for families
- Support, advocacy, information and referral for victims of family violence not needing residential service
- WIN maintains a shelter for battered women and their children
- 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 903-454-4357 (HELP)
- 24-Hour Text Line: 972-591-7233 (SAFE)
- Contact: 972-772-3000 (Rockwall), 903-455-4612 (Greenville)
- Emergency shelter for women who have experienced or experiencing family violence, abuse, or incest
- Outreach counseling
- Battering Intervention and Prevention Programs (BIPP) Services
- Spanish services provided
- 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 214-941-1991
- Sliding scale medical services (for Rockwall residents)
- Helping Hands Health Center: 972-772-8194
- Assistance and Referral: 972-771-4357 (HELP)
- Thrift Store, Boutique, and Admin Offices: 972-771-1655
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), The National Resource on ADHD:
CHADD ADHD Texas Resource Directory
Help Line: 800-233-4050
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Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
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National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) now the Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR):
Winston School
5707 Royal Lane
Dallas, TX 75229-5500
214-691-6950
Shelton School
15720 Hillcrest Road
Dallas, TX 75248-4161
972-774-1772
Dallas Academy
950 Tiffany Way
Dallas, TX 75218-2743
972-321-1347
Fairhill School
16150 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75248-3558
214-233-1026
Alcoholics Anonymous
6162 Mockingbird Ln #213
Dallas, TX 75244
24 Hour Hotline: 214-887-6699
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Solutions Outpatient Services
5327 N Central Expwy #333
Dallas, TX 75205
214-369-1155
Seay Behavioral Health Center (Inpatient/IOP)
6110 West Parker Blvd
Plano, TX
972-981-8323
Glen Oaks Hospital
301 Division St
Greenville, TX 75401
903-454-6000
- American Academy of Psychiatry
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Facts for Families
- Federation of Texas Psychiatry
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
- National Institute of Mental Health
- North Texas Youth Connection
- Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
- Texas Department of State Health Services
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Toll-free: (800) 826-3632
Texas Department of State Health Services
Services for Children & Adolescents (Search by County)
1-877-9-NO DRUG
1-877-966-3784
24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-989-6884
Text: 512-872-5777
Chat {ONLINE}
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Trevor LifeLine: 1-866-488-7386
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Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
24/7 HOTLINE
1-800-252-5400
A Wellness Approach for Children
In raising healthy children, it’s not enough to just focus on the physical aspect of health. To be truly healthy, a child’s emotional health must be nurtured and strengthened. Developing a mental attitude of wellness is also essential.
Topic: Wellness, Healthy Adolescent Development
How to Stop Automatic Negative Thoughts
All people blow things out of proportion or jump to conclusions at times, but consistently distorting reality is not innocuous.
Topic: Well-Being, Mental Health, Adolescent Health
