The Texas Youth Helpline provides prevention services to youths, parents, siblings, and other family members who are in need of a caring voice and sympathetic ear. Trained volunteers are on call to provide guidance on youth-related concerns, referral information, or simply listen.  Contact the Texas Youth Helpline any time, day or night to discuss your problem. It's free, and we're here to help!

·       800-989-6884, voice

·       512-872-5777, text

·       www.texasyouthhelpline.org, online chat

 

Stress, anxiety and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions during a health crisis.  To connect with a trained crisis counselor:

•              Call 800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press option #2)

•              Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746

•              TTY call 800-846-8517

 

Breaking news! Parents & caregivers can now receive immediate support for the emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges that can arise during quarantine by calling our free #StayStrongFamilyHelpline at 817-806-9920. Lena Pope’s credentialed professionals will take calls from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday-Friday, to help families stay strong while staying home!