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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)

SAMHSA National Helpline. 800 HELP LINE  (800-662-4357). 

(www.SAMHSA.Gov/Find-Help/National-Helpline).
Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information.

TRAFFICKING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

(www.access.tarrantcounty.com/content/main/en/public-health/upcoming-events/identifying-and-responding-to-human-trafficking-and-intimate-par.html?linklocation=departmentcarousel&linkname=Public). 

FIRST RESPONDER COMMUNITIES

APD and AFD PEER Support Group (internal), contact info@empowertexas.org.

APD – Victims Services 620 W Division St | Arlington, TX 76011 pdvictimservices@arlingtontx.gov

Center for Traumatic Studies, Uniformed Services University (www.cstsonline.org/resources/fact-sheet-search). 

FWPD and FWFD.  Peer Support Groups (internal). 

FW Police Officer’s Association  817.994.8479 at 5650 E Lancaster, Ft Worth, TX 76112.

MedStar (www.MedStar911.org)  817.614.4157

VETERANS

American GI Forum – National Veterans Outreach Program, Inc. (www.AGIF-NVOP.Org)

Battle Buddy  (www.Battle-Buddy.Info) Dallas-based

Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Fort Worth 817.834.6271.

Texas Veterans Commission (www.TVC.Texas.Gov)

U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs North Texas (www.NorthTexas.VA.Gov)

U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs  (www.VA.Gov)

U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs – Benefits (www.Choose.VA.Gov)

LEGAL COMMUNITIES

Dallas Bar Association, Peer Assistance Committee.  214.220.7400 (www.DallasBar.org). 

Tarrant County Bar Association, Committee on Wellness Connections 817.338.4092 (www.TarrantBar.org).  Plans programs, initiatives, and communications that raise awareness about the benefits of wellness practices and resources. Addresses concerns adversely impacting many of our colleagues, including burnout, professional isolation, addiction, anxiety and depression.

Texas Lawyers Assistance Program – Voluntary, confidential and anonymous referral and assistance.  800.343.TLAP (8527) – voice/text. (www.TlapHelps.Org).

HEALTHCARE COMMUNITIES

American Medical Association (www.ama-assn.org/search?search=psychological+help+for+physicians).

JPS Hospital, Fort Worth:  Staff ONLY.  Employee Assistance Program – 817.702.1688  (www.jpshealthnet.org).

Lifestyle and Wellness Coaching, Department of Lifestyle Health Sciences, School of Health Professions. Contact Professor Gillespie at Deborah.Gillespie@unthsc.edu or Cynthia.Powell@unthsc.edu

Physician Coaching:  Dr. Debra Atkisson, MD, PharmD, DLFAPA, President of the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians.  Visit (www.achievecoachingrx.com/author/sunrise7). 

Texas Health Resources Behavioral Health
240 Miller Road, Mansfield, TX 76063. 682-812-6150  https://www.texashealth.org/en/Health-and-Wellness/Behavioral-Health/Texas-Health-Recovery-and-Wellness-Center.    

Texas Medical Liability Trust
Has videos and info on stress and burnout in healthcare field.  https://hub.tmlt.org/tmlt-blog/physician-impairment. 

Texas Physician Health Program of the Texas Medical Board – 512.305.7462 (www.txphp.state.tx.us). EFW Comment:  Focus is to protect public, not physician centered.  This is a compulsory program, and is funded by charges to participants.  We express a concern that compulsory programs are disciplinary in approach, deterring people from voluntarily seeking help. 

DISASTERS AND TRAUMATIC EVENTS – NATURAL AND HUMANMADE

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA.Org) – federal disaster assistance, grants, flood maps, risk management tools, and national preparedness (www.fema.gov/locations/texas).  DFW Office – 817.392.6173.

List of Disaster Resources (www.txpsych.org/texas-disaster-resources).

CONSULTING AND RESEARCH

Thriving Teams Institute https://thrivingteams.com/our-team.

COUNTY CONTACTS

COLLIN COUNTY
LifePath Systems – 1515 Heritage Drive McKinney, TX 75069
Crisis phone: 877-422-5939
Main phone: 844-544-5939 or 972-422-5939
www.lifepathsystems.org

DALLAS, ELLIS, HUNT, KAUFMAN, NAVARRO AND ROCKWALL COUNTIES
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
9441 LBJ Freeway, Suite 350, Dallas, TX 75243
Crisis phone: 866-260-8000
Main phone: 877-653-6363
https://ntbha.org/Counties served:

DENTON COUNTY

MMHR 2519 Scripture St., Denton, TX 76201
Crisis phone: 800-762-0157
Main phone: 800-942-5808 or 940-381-5000
https://www.dentonmhmr.org/

TARRANT COUNTY
MMHR – 3840 Hulen St., North Tower, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Crisis phone: 800-866-2465
Main phone: 817-335-3022
https://www.mhmrtarrant.org/

STATE OF TEXAS

Health Human Services of the State of Texas
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services

RECOVERY AND TREATMENT CENTERS - PUBLIC AND PRIVATE 

ARISE 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd #220, Fort Worth, TX 76116 (817) 381-0633;
5440 Harvest Hill Rd, Suite #230, Dallas, TX 75230, and McKinney and Southlake.

CENiKOR 888.236.4567.  States that it offers a variety of programs to treat drug addiction including:    Detox    Short-Term Residential    Long-Term Residential    Outpatient Detox    Adult Outpatient    Adolescent Outpatient    Adolescent Residential    Sober Living    Prevention Programs 

LA HACIENDA LA HACIENDA TREATMENT CENTER
145 La Hacienda Way Southwest, Hunt, Texas 78024;  830.955.8660 and 844.385.5415

MHMR of Tarrant County – Pine Street Rehab 817.569.4600

Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Fort Worth 817.834.6271.

Texas Health Resources Behavioral Health 682.812.6150 (www.texashealth.org/en/Health-and-Wellness/Behavioral-Health/Texas-Health-Recovery-and-Wellness-Center).

Wise Health Systems, EAP/CISM, specializes in first responders, critical incident stress management, and EMDR. https://www.wisehealthclinics.com/providers/kelly-jones/

info@empowertexas.org