Resources

Resources are provided for convenience and may change; please verify directly with each organization.

⭐Crisis & Emergency Resources

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 confidential crisis support for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crisis.
Contact: Call or text 988
Website: 988lifeline.org

Crisis Text Line
Free crisis counseling by text message.
Contact: Text HOME to 741741
Website: crisistextline.org

Veterans Crisis Line
Crisis support for Veterans, service members, and their families.
Contact: Call 988, then press 1, or text 838255
Website: veteranscrisisline.net

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support, safety planning, and domestic violence resources.
Contact: 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
Website: thehotline.org

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Support for sexual assault survivors and those seeking help.
Contact: 800-656-4673
Website: rainn.org

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Support and guidance for concerns about child abuse or neglect.
Contact: 800-422-4453
Website: childhelphotline.org

⭐ Texas Mental Health & Community Resources

Texas Health & Human Services
State mental health programs, behavioral health services, crisis support, and Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs).
Website: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use (Texas Health and Human Services)

Texas Mental Health Crisis Services
Find local crisis hotlines, Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams, and emergency mental health services throughout Texas.
Website: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services (Texas Health and Human Services)

211 Texas
Connects Texans with local resources for food, housing, healthcare, counseling, transportation, financial assistance, and more.
Contact: Dial 211
Website: https://www.211texas.org (Denton County)

NAMI Texas
Education, advocacy, support groups, and mental health resources throughout Texas.
Website: https://namitexas.org

Texas Youth Helpline
Support for youth and families with counseling referrals and crisis assistance.
Contact: 800-989-6884
Website: https://www.dfps.texas.gov/youth-helpline

Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
Resources for child abuse reporting, adult protective services, foster care, and family support.
Website: https://www.dfps.texas.gov

⭐ Denton County Resources

Denton County MHMR Center
Community mental health services, counseling, psychiatric services, substance use treatment, intellectual and developmental disability services, and crisis intervention.
Phone: 940-381-5000
Website: https://www.dentonmhmr.org (Texas Council)

Denton County MHMR Crisis Line
24-hour mental health crisis hotline with trained counselors and referrals.
Phone: 800-762-0157 (Texas Council)

DCPH Links (Denton County Public Health)
Mental health navigation assistance to connect residents with local behavioral health services.
Contact: Call or Text 940-349-3000
Website: https://www.dentoncounty.gov/DCPHLinks (United Way of Denton County)

CredibleMind – Denton County
Free online mental wellness platform offering articles, videos, podcasts, self-assessments, and coping tools reviewed by mental health professionals.
Website: Available through Denton County Public Health. (United Way of Denton County)

Denton County Community Resource Directory
Search for free and reduced-cost services, including food, housing, medical care, transportation, employment assistance, childcare, and counseling.
Website: https://www.dentoncounty.gov/1667/Community-Resources (Denton County)

United Way of Denton County
Behavioral health resources, nonprofit referrals, and community assistance programs.
Website: https://www.unitedwaydenton.org/mental-behavioral-health-resources (United Way of Denton County)

Friends of the Family
Support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and prevention education.
24-Hour Crisis Line: 800-572-4031
Website: https://www.fotf.org (Texas Nabors)

Denton County Veterans Service Office
Assistance with VA benefits, claims, and community resources for veterans and their families.
Phone: 940-349-2950 (Texas Woman's University)