We know that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming—but you are not alone. Whether it’s trauma, mental health struggles, or a crisis, there are trained professionals and organizations ready to support you.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Dial 988

Crisis Services

  • Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress.

    Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA)
    Dial: 988 | 988lifeline.org

    Crisis Chat:

    chat988 to connect with the 988 Lifeline.

    https://chat.988lifeline.org/

    Crisis Text Line
    Text-based support available 24/7

    Text: HOME to 741741 | crisistextline.org

  • National Resources:

    • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
      Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | rainn.org
      Confidential support for survivors, 24/7 online chat and phone line

    • National Sexual Assault Hotline
      24/7 trained counselors, resources for survivors and loved ones

    Texas Resources:

    • Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA)
      Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | taasa.org
      Statewide referrals, counseling, and advocacy for survivors

    • SAFE Alliance – Austin
      Phone: 512-267-7233 | safeaustin.org
      Comprehensive support including counseling, legal advocacy, and shelter

  • National Resources:

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline
      Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | Text: START to 88788 | thehotline.org
      24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and advocacy

    https://www.thehotline.org/

    Texas Resources:

    • Texas Council on Family Violence
      Hotline: 1-800-525-1978 | tcfv.org
      Statewide referral network for shelters, counseling, and legal resources

    • SafeHaven – Dallas
      Phone: 214-941-1991 | safehavendallas.org
      Support, counseling, and shelter for survivors of domestic violence

Mental Health Awareness

  • The NAMI HelpLine provides the one-on-one help and information necessary to tackle tough challenges that you, your family or friends are facing.

    Call our HelpLine at 800-950-6264, text 'NAMI' to 62640.

  • The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

     1-800-662-HELP (4357)

    https://namitexas.org/

  • BIPOC Mental Health Awareness is about shining a light on the unique challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color when it comes to mental health. It acknowledges the impact of racism, cultural stigma, generational trauma, and unequal access to care.

    https://mhanational.org/bipoc-mental-health/

Support Services

  • Confidential assistance for survivors, prevention, and reporting

    National Resources:

    • National Human Trafficking Hotline
      Call or text: 1-888-373-7888 | humantraffickinghotline.org

    Texas Resources:

    • Texas Human Trafficking Hotline
      Call or text: 1-888-373-7888 | txhumantrafficking.org
      State-specific support, referrals, and law enforcement connection

    • SAFE Alliance – Human Trafficking Program (Austin)
      Phone: 512-267-7233 | safeaustin.org
      Advocacy, counseling, and recovery services for survivors

  • Disaster Distress Helpline

    24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters

  • Texas Health and Human Services Commission

    Web Site: http://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/mental-health-substance-abuse

All numbers listed are confidential and staffed by trained professionals.

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness—Desmond Tutu