Crisis Resources

Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs of suicide and taking them seriously. Talking openly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can save a life. National and local mental health services, listed below, offer telephone, chat, text and other resources for people who are at risk of suicide. Contact your local mental health authority or call 2-1-1 and ask for the LMHA in your area.

Learn important information on how to help someone who may have suicidal thoughts or feelings. Download the suicide prevention wallet card (PDF) which identifies warning signs, specific steps to help someone and resources to get help.

• Call: 800-273-8255 (800-273-TALK)
• Chat online: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• Support for people who are deaf and hard of hearing: 800-799-4889

The Texas Youth Helpline provides free and confidential services to youth, their parents, and other family members of youth in crisis who need help finding a counselor, safe shelter, legal information, other local referral information, or just someone to talk to by phone, text, or chat.

You are not required to share your name or address. We are not a reporting hotline, and we are not associated with law enforcement or Child Protective Services.