Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress, thoughts of self-harm, or a mental health crisis, immediate help is available 24/7.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  📞 Call or Text 988
  💬 Chat online

• Harris Center Crisis Line (Houston Area)
  📞 (866) 970-4770

• Veterans Crisis Line
  📞 (800) 273-8255 (Press 1)
  📱 Text 838255

• Girls & Boys Town National Hotline (Youth & Families)
  📞 (800) 448-3000

• National Hopeline Network
  📞 (800) SUICIDE

• National Youth Crisis Hotline
  📞 (800) 442-HOPE (4673)

Domestic Violence & Abuse SupportConfidential help, safety planning, and advocacy for survivors of abuse.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  📞 (800) 799-7233
  📱 Text START to 88788
  🌐 thehotline.org

• National Child Abuse Hotline
  📞 (800) 422-445

Additional Essential Resources

These resources address common community needs including mental health, housing, food access, legal support, and identity-based care.

Mental Health Support (Non-Crisis)

• NAMI Helpline (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
  📞 (800) 950-NAMI (6264)
  🌐 nami.org

• Mental Health America
  🌐 mhanational.org

Housing & Basic Needs

• United Way 211
  📞 Dial 211
  🌐 211.org

Food Assistance

• Feeding America Food Bank Locator
  🌐 Find a local food bank

• SNAP Food Benefits
  🌐 Apply for SNAP

LGBTQ+ Support

• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Support)
  📞 (866) 488-7386
  📱 Text START to 678678
  🌐 thetrevorproject.org

• LGBT National Help Center
  📞 (888) 843-4564
  🌐 glbthotline.org

Postpartum & Maternal Mental Health

• Postpartum Support International
  📞 (800) 944-4773
  🌐 postpartum.net

Legal & Advocacy Support

• Legal Aid Locator
  🌐 Find Legal Aid

• VictimConnect Resource Center
  📞 (855) 484-2846
  🌐 victimconnect.org