Resources

Emergency Contacts

Please go to your nearest emergency room if there is a life-threatening situation or call 911. You can go to either a medical or psychiatric emergency room to be evaluated.

24/7 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or call/text 988
24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline/RAINN: 1-800-656-4673
24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
24/7 National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
National Safe Place: Safe Place is a national program for those in need of immediate help and safety. Safe Place designates businesses and organizations as Safe Place locations. Some Safe Place locations in Texas include: QuikTrip, fire stations, community and recreation centers, and more; designated Safe Place locations display the Safe Place sign, the universal symbol of safety.
24/7 Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 then press 1 or text 838255
24/7 Vets 4 Warriors Hotline: 855-838-8255
24/7 National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929
NAMI Crisis Text Line: Text NAMI to 741-741 - M-F 10am-10pm ET
Dept. of Family & Protective Services Hotline: 1-800-252-5400

NAtional/Texas Resources

Addiction Recovery

Alcoholics Anonymous
Emotions Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
Nar-Anon Family Groups
Phoenix House Texas: 844-748-3927
24/7 helpline: Call 211 or 877- 541-7905 - helps with finding resources in your local community for food, housing, child care, crisis counseling, and substance abuse treatment
24/7 SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Transitional Housing

Childcare | Employment | Food | Housing Resources

Catholic Charities: 703-549-1390 - helps provide housing, food, immigration services, advocacy, job training, health services, and more
Eudaimonia: 512-647-6413 - offers sober living
Habitat for Humanity - helps provide housing assistance
Oxford House: 301-587-2916 - offers sober living
St. Vincent de Paul: offers short-term financial, material, and emotional support to individuals in crisis
Texas Workforce Commission: 800-628-5115 and Workforce Solutions: 888-261-3286 - provides workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas
The Salvation Army: 1-800-725-2769 - assists with rent, utilities, housing, food, rehabilitation, job training, life skills, veteran services, after school programs, and more
Transitional Housing

Disaster Relief

24/7 Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 - provides multilingual crisis support service to all residents in the U.S. who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters

Domestic & Sexual Violence Resources

Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas: 512-258-9920
Love is Respect: 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522 - offers resources to help prevent/end abusive relationships
Stronger Women: 469-307-8488 - offers support groups and resources for women survivors of abuse
Vine: a network to keep victims informed about the custody status of offenders.

Grief Support

Christi Center: 512-467-2600 - offers grief support groups and resources
Grief Share: 800-395-5755 - offers grief support groups
MISS Foundation: 1-602-279-6477 - offers grief support groups, retreats, and resources

Legal Aid

WomensLaw.org - provides legal resources to victims of domestic violence.

Support

ADAA - offers support groups and resources for those struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders
Grace Alliance: offers support groups and resources for Christians
IOCDF: 617-973-5801 - offers support groups for those struggling with OCD and related disorders
Meet Up - offers national and local support groups/meet ups
Mens Group: 1-833-636-7477 - offers support groups for men
NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-6264 or text Helpline to 62640 - offers support groups and resources for those struggling with mental health
Warmlines - support line for those struggling, but not in crisis

Veterans & 1st Responders

Give An Hour: offers individual and group mental health support, as well as other resources for military and 1st responders
Reboot Recovery: offers faith-based programs and resources to individuals struggling with trauma, veterans, and 1st responders

Dallas | Ft. Worth

Addiction Recovery

Grace to Change: 972-542-2900 - outpatient substance abuse treatment program for teens and adults

Child Care

Child care resources

Food Resources

Grief Support

Housing | Other Resources

Agape: 469-814-0453 - provides services for single women/moms and their kids experiencing poverty and situational homelessness; offers housing, support services, life skills, business/financial matters, and more
Bella House: 972-379-7450 - provides housing and support for homeless mothers 18+ experiencing unplanned pregnancies
CCA: 972-221-1224 - offers food, financial assistance, education, and more resources
CHI - Catholic Housing Initiative - offers housing assistance
Dallas County Homeless Shelters
DCHHS: 214-819-1968 - offers short-term assistance for rent or mortgage
DHA: 469-249-9012 - offers affordable housing and resources
DRS: 1-877-208-7211 - Drug Rehab Services offers rehabilitation services, education, prevention, and support for teens and adults - including childcare for those in treatment
Frisco Family Services: 972-335-9495 - offers food, financial assistance, life skills, a resale shop, and more resources
Grace's List - offers local emergency services, homeless shelters, and more
HCC: 214-828-4244 - offers housing, rental/utility assistance, and other resources
Interfaith Family Services: 214-827-7220 - offers housing, rent/utility assistance, job training/assistance, childcare, and more
Internet & Technology Assistance
Laundry Love
Metrocrest Services: 972-446-2100 - offers housing assistance, food, financial education, employment coaching/job readiness, senior services, and a resale shop
NDSM: North Dallas Shared Ministries: 214-358-8700 - food, clothes, rent/utility assistance, medical, dental, and vision assistance
Promise House/Jonathon's Place: 972-303-5303 - offers emergency shelter and resources for kids/teens/young adults
Streetside Showers: 214-842-3132
The Samaritan Inn: a homeless program for men, women, and families that offers shelter, food, case management, financial education, job readiness, and a thrift store.
The Storehouse: 469-385-1813 - offers food, clothing, and more resources
UGM: Union Gospel Mission - Women and Children's Center: 214-638-2988 and Men's Shelter: 214-637-6117 - offers shelter, food, and more services for women, men and veterans 18+
Under One Roof: 214-343-4000 - offers housing, financial assistance, case management/life skills training, and legal assistance
Veterans Center of North Texas: 214-600-2966 - offers assistance with rent/mortgage payments, food, utilities, transportation, and household needs.

Legal Aid

Domestic & Sexual Violence Resources

DARCC: 972- 641-7273 - Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center - offers hospital accompaniment, legal advocacy, case management, and more
Genesis: 24/7 hotline: 214-946-4357 - a domestic violence women's shelter that offers long-term housing, legal assistance, resources, and a thrift store
Hope's Door: 24/7 hotline: 972-276-0057 - offers services for survivors of domestic abuse, such as shelter, legal support, advocacy, classes/education, a resale store, and other resources
Mosaic: 24/7 crisis hotline: 214-823-4434 - offers services for trafficking survivors, abuse/violence survivors, refugees, at-risk youth, and unaccompanied minors - offers client advocacy, housing, legal services, education, and more
The Turning Point: 972-985-0951 or 24/7 hotline 1-800-886-7273 - offers counseling, education, and advocacy for those impacted by sexual violence
VIP Clinic at Parkland: office: 214-590-2926 or crisis line: 214-590-0430 - Victim Intervention Program/Rape Crisis Center.

Employment

Adult education and workforce development

Austin

Child Care

Workforce Solutions

Domestic & Sexual Violence Resources

SAFE: 512-267-7233 M-F 8am-4pm or text: 737-888-7233 - serves survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence by offering housing, support, advocacy, legal services, prevention and education, and more
Texas Advocacy Project: 800-374-4673 - offers legal services, education, and resources for survivors

Grief Support

Food | Housing | Other Resources

Food Pantry
Green Doors: 512-469-9130 - offers affordable, safe, quality housing
Integral Care: 24/7 help at 512-472-4357 - offers case-management, substance abuse programs, employment support, veteran/military services, daily living and social skills, housing/homeless services, and more
LifeWorks: 512-735-2400 - offers housing, education, resources, and support
Trinity Center - offers rent and utility assistance
Utility Assistance
Utility Emergency Assistance

Legal Aid

Austin Legal Aid

Veteran Support

Samaritan Center: 512-451-7337

Houston

Addiction Recovery

Food Assistance

Child Care

Grief Support

Bo's Place: 713-942-8339

Housing | Other Resources

Baker Ripley: 713-590-2327 - offers utility assistance
Harris County Housing and Community Resource Center: 832-927-4955 - helps find housing opportunities for first-time home buyers, financial assistance, emergency shelter, and more
Houston Housing Authority: 713-260-0500 - offers support to low-income, elderly and disabled residents, along with assistance in child care, health care, finishing school or even learning a trade
Northwest Assistance Ministries: 281-885-4555 or the 24/7 hotline at: 281- 885-4673 - offers housing/rental assistance, learning/education and vocational training and advocacy

Domestic & Sexual Violence Resources

HAWC: 24/7 hotline: 346-295-8994 - offers services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence - such as housing, advocacy and support, legal advocacy, career development, children's services, education, and financial empowerment

Legal Aid

Lone Star Legal Aid: 713-652-0077

San Antonio

Addiction Recovery Resources

San Antonio Council on Alcohol & Drug Awareness: 210-225-4741

Food Assistance

RACAP: 210-658-1613 - offers emergency groceries, rent/utility assistance, and prescription assistance
St. Stephen's Care Center Food Pantry

Child Care

Assistance and Services
Ready Kids SA: 211

Domestic & Sexual Violence Resources

Family Violence Prevention Services: 24/7 hotline: 210-733-8810 - offers shelter, support, legal services, court and military liaison, and more resources for survivors
Rape Crisis Center: 210-521-7273 or 24/7 hotline: 210-349-7273

Housing | Other Resources

Catholic Charities: 210-226-6178 - offers financial assistance, clothes, and more resources
Children's Residential Care and Counseling: 210-340-8077
City of San Antonio: 311 or 210-207-6000 - Homeless Connections Hotline: 210-207-1799 - offers assistance with rent/utility bills, voucher programs, and more
Emergency housing assistance: 210-207-6459 - offers rental/utility assistance
Magdalena House: 210-561-0505 - offers transitional homes, basic needs, support, education, and resources to mothers and their children who have fled dangerous and abusive situations
TSL: 210-667-0111 - Texas Sober Living
Visitation House Ministries: 210-735-6910 - offers transitional housing and supportive service for single women

Legal Aid

Veteran Support

Resources

Emergency Contacts

NAtional/Texas Resources

Dallas | Ft. Worth

Austin

Houston

San Antonio

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