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Crisis &
Coping Resources

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Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy. The recommendations on this website do not constitute professional advice, substitute for professional treatment, nor is it the establishment of a therapeutic relationship. 

 

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Resources

Therapy
Low Cost Resources:

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  • There are many local universities and colleges that offer counseling services to the public for reduced rates to see clinicians in training.

 

      Here are a few local university clinic options in North Texas:

 

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Emergency and/or Crisis:

If there is a medical emergency, call 911.

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Disclaimer for helplines: Some crisis line workers are mandated reporters (to the police). You have the right to ask about their reporting policies before sharing anything. If you or someone you know is in immediate, life-threatening danger and decide to call 911, please be aware that not all police officers may be trained to offer mental health support. If you need to call 911, you may also want to reach out to community leaders, neighbors, friends, and family to be present if the police respond for a wellness check. Hotlines specifically for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ are included in the list below.

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National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

National Behavioral Health Hotline: 1-877-979-0901

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673

National Child Abuse Hotline (call or text): 1-800-422-4453

National Domestic Violence Call Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Text Hotline: Text START to 88788

Blackline (prioritizing BIPOC): Text or call 800-604-5841

Racial Equity Support Line: 503-575-3764 Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm Pacific Time

Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline: (888) 843-4564

                        - Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743     - Senior Hotline: 1-888-234-7243

                         - Coming Out Support Hotline: 1-888-688-5428

The Trevor Project (crisis intervention and suicide prevention to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning ages 13-24: (866) 488-7386

Lines for Life: Offers many resources: teen crisis help, racial equity support, military and family of military members, seniors experiencing loneliness, etc. Lines for Life Website:  https://www.linesforlife.org/get-help-now/services-and-crisis-lines/

Thrive Lifeline Text 24/7: 1-313-662-8209 “Trans-led and operated, focusing on people with intersecting marginalized identities.” – via Inclusive Therapists

Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 888-407-4515 

NAMI Helpline 24/7: Text "NAMI" TO 741741

NAMI Resource Website: https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/ 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1- 800- 273-8255

  • Deaf or hard of hearing: 1- 800-799-4889

  • Video relay service and voice/ caption: 1-800-273-8255

  • Red de prevención de suicidio en Español: 1-888-628-9454

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration Hotline: 1-800-662-4357

Veteran’s Crisis Line: Text 8388255 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

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Resources By County (Source DFPS)

A chart of crisis resources, which may be found by googling Texas DFPS LMHA Mental Health Crisis Numbers
Continued crisis resource chart with from Texas DFPS LMHA Mental Health Crisis Numbers
Continued crisis resource chart with from Texas DFPS LMHA Mental Health Crisis Numbers
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