Important Phone Numbers and Websites
Help can be a phone call
away. In any crisis, if you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
- 2-1-1
A free, anonymous hotline available 24/7,
365 days/year. To reach 2-1-1 anywhere in Texas, dial 2-1-1, or (877) 541-7905.
This line will help you find information about resources in your local
community, help with food or housing, child care, crisis counseling or
substance abuse treatment. More information can be found on this website: http://www.211texas.org/
- Covenant House Crisis Hotline - 1-800-999-9999
Available 24/7 for youth and families; operators provide counseling
and give local referrals throughout the U.S. They can provide help drugs,
abuse, homelessness, runaway children, and message relays. The call is free. More
information can be found on this website: https://www.covenanthouse.org/ - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender National Youth Talk-line - 1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
Provides one-to-one chats and support. They have information and local
resources across the United States. Services are free and confidential. They speak with
teens and young adults up to age 25 about coming-out issues, gender
identity, relationship concerns, parent issues, school problems, HIV/AIDS
anxiety, safer-sex information, and more. Monday-Friday from 3 pm - 11 pm;
Saturday from 11 am - 4 pm, central time More information can be found on this website: https://www.glbthotline.org/youth-talkline.html - Girls and Boys Town National Hotline - 1-800-448-3000
For parents and teens, they provide crisis and resource referrals. They
specialize in family reunification of runaways and homeless adolescents
ages 11-17. They also provide counseling over the phone and online and are
Bilingual. Text ‘TEEN’ to
839863. More information can be found on this website: http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/home.aspx - National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Information on mental illness issues. Monday - Friday, 9 am – 5 pm central time. Text ‘NAMI’ to
741-741 for a crisis text line. More information can be found on this
website: https://www.nami.org/ - National AIDS Hotline 1-800-342-AIDS (2437)
A service of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they are an
information resource for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). 24/7, free call. Services are
available in English, Spanish, and to deaf populations. Each service has
its own telephone number: English, 1-800-342-2437; Spanish,
1-800-344-7432; TTY service for the deaf, 1-800-243-7889. - National Child Abuse Hotline1-800-422-4453
Dedicated to the prevention of child abuse, they serve the U.S. and
Canada, and are staffed 24/7 with professional crisis counselors who provide
assistance in over 170 languages. They offer crisis services, information,
and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support
resources. All calls are confidential. More information can be found on this website: https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/ - National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Trained advocates available 24/7, 365 days/year to talk
confidentially with anyone about domestic violence, resources or
information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. More information can be
found on this website: http://www.thehotline.org/ - National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)1-800-931-2237
Available Monday-Thursday from 8 am - 8 pm, and Friday from 8 am - 4 pm central time. Contact them for
support, resources, and treatment options. More information can be
found on this website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ - National Runaway Safe-line1-800-RUNAWAY
(786-2929)
A free call for confidential, anonymous crisis intervention & help 24/7.
More information can be found on this
website: https://www.1800runaway.org/ - National STD Hotline 1-800-232-4636
Free information on sexually transmitted diseases from Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. More information can be found on this
website: https://www.cdc.gov/std/ - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Free, confidential support for
people in distress. They provide prevention, crisis resources, and best
practices for professionals. Available 24/7. More information can be found on this
website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National Helpline1-800-662-HELP (4357)
or TTY: 1-800-487-4889. A confidential, free, 24/7,
365 days/year, information service for anyone facing mental or substance use
disorders. They provide referrals to local treatment, support groups, and
community organizations. Order free publications and other information. More information can
be found on this website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
- Texas Quitline1-877-937-7848
A free and confidential counseling service, support, and
information. More
information can be found on this website: http://www.yesquit.org/ - Texas Youth Hotline
1-800-989-6884
Trained volunteers ready to help 24/7,
they will listen, help you consider your choices, and develop a sensible
solution. Text 512-872-5777 to chat. More information can be found on this
website:
http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Youth_Hotline/default.asp
- Texas Health Steps1-877-847-8377
(1-877-THSTEPS)
A free call for the names and locations of local doctors or dentists for
free checkups. This is an automated voice system. Press “1” for
information on medical/dental checkups; finding doctors, dentists and
nurses; setting appointments; and transportation. More information can be
found on the following websites: https://www.mychildrensmedicaid.org/; http://www.dshs.texas.gov/thsteps/default.shtm
For more
information about Maternal and Child Health, or information regarding
adolescent health in Texas, please contact us at:
Texas Department of State Health Services
Maternal & Child Health
PO Box 149347, Mail Code 1922
Austin, TX 78714-9347
(512) 776-7373: Phone
(512) 458-7658: Fax
TitleV@dshs.texas.gov
External links
to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement
of the Department of State Health Services. These sites may also not be
accessible to persons with disabilities.