# Counseling and Therapist Help Resources - Texas ## National Resources - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264) - **Text:** Text "HELPLINE" to 62640 - **Website:** [https://www.nami.org](https://www.nami.org/) - **Services Provided:** Mental health education, referrals to counselors and therapists, and support groups. - **Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) - **Website:** [https://www.samhsa.gov](https://www.samhsa.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Referrals to mental health services and therapists, including substance use counseling. - **Psychology Today Therapist Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.psychologytoday.com](https://www.psychologytoday.com/) - **Services Provided:** Find licensed therapists by location, specialty, and insurance coverage. - **Crisis Text Line:** - **Text:** Text "HOME" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free, 24/7 text support for those in emotional distress. ## Statewide Counseling and Therapy Services - **Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health Services:** - **Phone:** 1-800-252-8154 - **Website:** [https://www.hhs.texas.gov](https://www.hhs.texas.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Public mental health services, including counseling and case management. - **Texas Psychological Association (TPA):** - **Website:** [https://www.texaspsyc.org](https://www.texaspsyc.org/) - **Services Provided:** Search directory for licensed psychologists and therapists in Texas. ## Regional Counseling and Therapy Services ### Houston Area - **The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD:** - **Phone:** 1-713-970-7000 - **Website:** [https://www.theharriscenter.org](https://www.theharriscenter.org/) - **Office Location:** 9401 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074 - **Specialized Services:** Counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health case management. ### Dallas-Fort Worth Area - **Dallas Metrocare Services:** - **Phone:** 1-877-283-2121 - **Website:** [https://www.metrocareservices.org](https://www.metrocareservices.org/) - **Office Location:** 1345 River Bend Dr, Dallas, TX 75247 - **Specialized Services:** Therapy for mental health conditions, addiction support, and youth services. - **MHMR of Tarrant County:** - **Phone:** 1-817-335-3022 - **Website:** [https://www.mhmrtarrant.org](https://www.mhmrtarrant.org/) - **Office Location:** 3840 Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 76107 - **Specialized Services:** Crisis services, counseling, and substance abuse programs. ### Austin Area - **Integral Care (Austin):** - **Phone:** 1-512-472-4357 - **Website:** [https://www.integralcare.org](https://www.integralcare.org/) - **Office Location:** 1430 Collier St, Austin, TX 78704 - **Specialized Services:** Mental health counseling, substance abuse recovery, and family therapy. ### San Antonio Area - **Center for Health Care Services (CHCS):** - **Phone:** 1-210-223-7233 - **Website:** [https://chcsbc.org](https://chcsbc.org/) - **Office Location:** 3031 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78201 - **Specialized Services:** Therapy for children, adults, and families, as well as crisis intervention. ## Online Resources for Finding Counselors - **BetterHelp:** - **Website:** [https://www.betterhelp.com](https://www.betterhelp.com/) - **Services Provided:** Online counseling with licensed therapists. - **Talkspace:** - **Website:** [https://www.talkspace.com](https://www.talkspace.com/) - **Services Provided:** Online therapy with licensed professionals via text, audio, or video. - **Open Path Psychotherapy Collective:** - **Website:** [https://openpathcollective.org](https://openpathcollective.org/) - **Services Provided:** Affordable counseling with licensed therapists. ## Emergency Resources - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988):** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **When to Call:** For immediate emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. - **Veterans Crisis Line:** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support for veterans seeking mental health services. ## Educational Resources - **Mental Health America - Texas Chapter:** - **Website:** [https://www.mhatexas.org](https://www.mhatexas.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy, self-help tools, and resources to navigate the mental health system in Texas. ## Additional Support - **LGBTQ+ Therapy Support in Texas (OutYouth):** - **Phone:** 1-512-419-1233 - **Website:** [https://www.outyouth.org](https://www.outyouth.org/) - **Services Provided:** Counseling for LGBTQ+ youth and their families, including support groups. --- _Updated as of January 3, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact Texas Health and Human Services at 1-800-252-8154._