# Suicide Help - Texas ## National Resources for Suicide Prevention - **988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Text:** Text 988 - **Description:** 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** Text HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Provides text-based support for anyone in crisis. - **The Trevor Project** (LGBTQ+ Youth) - **Phone:** 1-866-488-7386 - **Text:** Text START to 678678 - **Website:** [https://www.thetrevorproject.org](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) - **Description:** Specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts. ## Statewide Suicide Prevention Resources - **Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (partnered with the 988 Lifeline) - **Website:** [https://texassuicideprevention.org](https://texassuicideprevention.org/) - **Description:** Provides statewide resources, training, and support for suicide prevention efforts. - **Texas Health and Human Services Crisis Line** - **Phone:** 1-800-252-8154 - **Description:** 24/7 mental health crisis hotline for Texas residents offering immediate support and referrals. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Austin - **Integral Care Crisis Helpline** - **Phone:** 512-472-HELP (4357) - **Website:** [https://www.integralcare.org](https://www.integralcare.org/) - **Address:** 1700 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 - **Services:** Provides 24/7 crisis support, mental health services, and walk-in counseling. ### Dallas - **Metrocare Services** - **Phone:** 214-743-1200 - **Website:** [https://www.metrocareservices.org](https://www.metrocareservices.org/) - **Address:** 1345 River Bend Dr, Dallas, TX 75247 - **Description:** Offers mental health services, crisis intervention, and counseling for individuals at risk. ### Houston - **The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD** - **Phone:** 713-970-7000 (Crisis Line) - **Website:** [https://www.theharriscenter.org](https://www.theharriscenter.org/) - **Address:** 9401 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074 - **Description:** Provides comprehensive mental health services, including emergency psychiatric services. ### San Antonio - **The Center for Health Care Services (CHCS)** - **Phone:** 210-223-7233 - **Website:** [https://www.chcsbc.org](https://www.chcsbc.org/) - **Address:** 601 N Frio St, San Antonio, TX 78207 - **Description:** Offers crisis care, therapy, and suicide prevention programs. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Virtual Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.nami.org](https://www.nami.org/) - **Description:** Online support groups for individuals facing mental health challenges, including suicidal thoughts. - **Chat-Based Crisis Lines:** - **Website:** [https://chat.suicidepreventionlifeline.org](https://chat.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) - **Description:** Provides secure, real-time chat support for those in crisis. ## Prevention and Awareness Programs - **Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative Training Programs** - **Website:** [https://texassuicideprevention.org/training](https://texassuicideprevention.org/training) - **Description:** Offers training sessions on suicide prevention, warning signs, and intervention methods for communities. - **Mental Health First Aid Texas** - **Website:** [https://mentalhealthfirstaid.org](https://mentalhealthfirstaid.org/) - **Description:** Provides community education on mental health and suicide prevention strategies. --- _Updated as of January 3, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative at [https://texassuicideprevention.org/contact](https://texassuicideprevention.org/contact)._