As of 2021, more than 3.3 million residents of Texas reported living with a mental health condition, and more than 800,000 of those didn’t receive the care they needed. For just under half, this lack of care was due to an inability to cover the cost of the care options available. Untreated serious mental health conditions contribute to higher criminal activity rates, add to the population of homeless individuals and drive up the rate of suicide for the state. When it comes to mental health support, Texas communities often lack the number of mental health care professionals needed to adequately cover mental health care demands, so Texas mental health hotlines are often the only fast option when experiencing a crisis.
Calling a Texas crisis helpline puts you in touch with a trained operator who listens to everything you have to say with care and compassion. Depending on your situation, you may be provided with information about your condition and offered access to resources in your area to help you navigate through it. Most hotlines are available 24-7, and calls are always confidential, so you can feel comfortable sharing the things you worry would change the way your family and friends see you. For many people, making this call is the first step in their journey to taking control of their mental health struggles and finding what they need to experience the happiness they deserve.
Mental Health Resources in Texas
- Texas National Rehab Hotline
- Available 24/7, the Texas Addiction Hotline is free and anonymous for any resident to receive assistance with addiction. Call 866-210-1303 anytime to be connected with a specialist who will listen and help in any way possible. The website also offers links to helpful resources and much more. Call now. Help is standing by.
- The LHMA Mental Health Crisis Hotline
- The Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offers an extensive list of 24-7 crisis hotlines based on LMHA (Local Mental Health Authority) location. The LHMA website offers more information as well as a list of crisis numbers. The lines are available to all state residents suffering from any form of mental health issue, including alcohol abuse. (800) 621-1693
- Texas 2-1-1 In a partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, Texas residents can call or text this service to be connected with a specialist who can help with any substance abuse or mental health issue. A benefit of this service is that your call or text will automatically be routed to a specialist in your local area. Call: 211 Text: Your ZIP code to 898211
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988 Texas
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide, this line puts you in touch with a trained counselor and the option for a mobile crisis team to respond in person. This provides a safer alternative to dialing 911, ensuring mental health struggles are addressed by mental health professionals who best know how to de-escalate the situation and keep the person safe and engaged. Call or Text: 988
Free Rehabs in Texas
- Integral Care (Austin) Available to anyone, regardless of their ability to pay, Integral Care offers specialized mental health rehabilitation services that include crisis intervention, psychiatric care, outpatient therapy and case management. The facility offers a 24-7 crisis helpline, a walk-in clinic open 7 days a week for crisis care and overnight care for those who need a temporary safe place to work through the crisis. (512) 472-HELP (4357)