If you are here, something may feel overwhelming, painful, or unsafe right now. You might feel scared, exhausted, numb, or unsure what to do next. You do not need to have the right words to be here.
You are not weak for needing help. You are not a burden. You are important, and your life matters.
If you feel at all like you might need support, please do not hesitate to reach out. People truly want to help. No concern is too small. You do not have to wait until things feel unbearable to ask for care.
Sometimes, simply speaking up is the first step, and that first step is a meaningful and courageous one.
You are not alone.
If you feel unsafe, are thinking about harming yourself or someone else, or believe you are in immediate danger, please call 911 right now.
When you speak to the operator, clearly say, “This is a mental health emergency.”
If you are able, you may also ask for a Crisis Intervention Team officer.
If calling feels overwhelming, you can ask someone near you, a friend, family member, or trusted person, to call on your behalf.
These services are available day and night. They are free and confidential. You do not need to know exactly what to say. You can reach out even if you are unsure, overwhelmed, or simply need someone to listen.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Available 24 hours a day
You can call for yourself or for someone else
www.988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Available 24 hours a day
If speaking feels difficult, texting is okay
www.crisistextline.org
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and press 1
Text 838255
Support for Veterans, service members, and their loved ones
www.veteranscrisisline.net
Poison Control
Call 1-800-222-1222
Available 24 hours a day
For medication concerns, accidental ingestion, or poisoning
www.poison.org
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or text 1-800-985-5990
Available 24 hours a day
Support for emotional distress related to disasters or traumatic events
www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/disaster-distress-helpline
If you are in Harris County, local services are available to provide immediate, in person or phone-based crisis support.
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team through The Harris Center
Call 713-970-7000 and select option 1
Available 24 hours a day
This team provides on-site crisis assessment and intervention for mental health emergencies in Harris County. Services are provided at no cost.
www.theharriscenter.org
SUN Behavioral Houston
713-715-4297
7601 Fannin St Houston, TX 77054
Psychiatric crisis stabilization for adults and adolescents
Open 24 hours a day with walk in admissions
https://sunhouston.com/crisis-care/
UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center
Inpatient psychiatric care with 24-hour admissions
This facility provides emergency psychiatric evaluation and stabilization when inpatient care is needed.
713-741-5000
If there is a serious physical injury or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to a medical hospital first.
You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, or unsure what kind of help you need. That still matters.
You deserve support even if you do not feel “bad enough,” even if you are unsure whether this is a crisis, even if you worry about being a burden, or even if you do not know how to explain what you are feeling.
If you are not in immediate danger, you may find additional support options on the Mental Health Resources page, including local services, counseling options, and community support.
You can take this one step at a time. Reaching out is already a meaningful step.
You matter.
What you are feeling is real.
Needing help does not mean you have failed.
Asking for help can feel scary, but it is also an act of courage. People care, and support is available. You are allowed to speak up. You are allowed to receive care.
This website provides information and support resources only. It does not provide emergency services, medical care, or mental health treatment.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
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