# Support Help - Texas ## National Resources for Support - **United Way 211** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Description:** Free and confidential service that helps connect individuals to essential resources in their community. - **National Helpline (SAMHSA)** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - **Website:** [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline) - **Description:** Confidential treatment and information service for individuals and families. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** Text HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** 24/7 text-based emotional support. ## Statewide Support Services - **2-1-1 Texas** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211texas.org/guided-search/](https://www.211texas.org/guided-search/) - **Description:** Connects Texas residents with services such as food, housing, childcare, crisis counseling, and substance abuse treatment. - **Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)** - **Phone:** 1-877-541-7905 - **Website:** [https://hhs.texas.gov](https://hhs.texas.gov/) - **Description:** Provides a range of services including Medicaid, SNAP, behavioral health services, and support for people with disabilities. ## Local Support Resources by Region/City ### San Marcos - **Southside Community Center** - **Phone:** 512-392-6694 - **Website:** [https://sanmarcostx.gov/3764/All-Community-Resources](https://sanmarcostx.gov/3764/All-Community-Resources) - **Address:** 518 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666 - **Services:** Provides food assistance, housing support, and other community resources. ### Houston - **Family Houston** - **Phone:** 713-861-4849 - **Website:** [https://familyhouston.org/community-resources-2/](https://familyhouston.org/community-resources-2/) - **Address:** 4625 Lillian St, Houston, TX 77007 - **Services:** Offers counseling, financial assistance, and community resource referrals. ### Denton - **United Way of Denton County** - **Phone:** 940-566-2688 - **Website:** [https://www.unitedwaydenton.org/community-resources](https://www.unitedwaydenton.org/community-resources) - **Address:** 1314 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76205 - **Services:** Provides referrals to local resources including food assistance, housing, and healthcare. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **FindHelp.org by Aunt Bertha** - **Website:** [https://www.findhelp.org](https://www.findhelp.org/) - **Description:** Online platform to find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced-cost programs. - **Texas State University Student Support Services** - **Website:** [https://www.education.txst.edu/trio/programs/student-support-services-main-page.html](https://www.education.txst.edu/trio/programs/student-support-services-main-page.html) - **Description:** Offers virtual tutoring, coaching, advising, and mentoring services for eligible students. ## Educational and Outreach Programs - **Texas Health and Human Services - Support for My Community** - **Website:** [https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/prevention/turn-to/support-my-community](https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/prevention/turn-to/support-my-community) - **Description:** Provides resources to assist community leaders in connecting individuals to health services and support. - **Breakthrough Central Texas - Community Resources** - **Website:** [https://breakthroughctx.org/community-resources/](https://breakthroughctx.org/community-resources/) - **Description:** Offers educational support and community resource referrals to students and families. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Texas Health and Human Services Commission at 1-877-541-7905._