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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call 988
SAMHSA National Helpline. 800-662-HELP (4357) Confidential free 24/7 help for referrals to local providers or to local referral services for mental health and/or substance abuse treatment and information.
Other Hotlines
- Elder Abuse Hotline Texas (800) 252-5400
- Human Trafficking Hotline – 888.373.7888
National Domestic Violence Helpline 800.799.7233 - National Sexual Abuse Hotline 800-656-4673
- Texas Family Protective Services 800.252.5400
- (https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Contact_Us/report_abuse.asp)
- Veterans Crises Hotline 800-273-8255 for more Veteran resources, see below.
DISCLAIMER: Empower Texas does not endorse any facility that provides mental health care. Many facilities have different approaches to treatment and cost structures. Please take time to study user reviews and talk with their program to ensure an appropriate fit.
Mental Health Resources in Texas
BEXAR COUNTY
- COLLIN COUNTY
LifePath Systems Crisis: 877-422-5939.
DALLAS, ELLIS, HUNT, KAUFMAN, NAVARRO, TARRANT, AND ROCKWALL COUNTIES
- North Texas Salvation Army Excellent community resources, with special veteran programs.
- North Texas Behavioral Health Authority Crisis: 866-260-8000; Main: 877-653-6363
- Trauma Support Services of North Texas
- The Harris Center. 80 locations, and operates 988 National Suicide Lifeline for 48 counties in Texas.
TARRANT COUNTY
- North Texas Salvation Army
- MMHR Crises: 800-866-2465; Main: 817-335-3022
North Texas First Responders
Disasters and Traumatic Events – Natural and Human-made
- Federal Emergency Management Agency federal disaster assistance, grants, flood maps, risk management tools, and national preparedness (Note: services have been cut by current Administration, which has stated that the agency is slated for termination)
- DFW Office - 817.392.6173.
- List of Disaster Resources
Recovery and Specialized Treatment Centers
- ARISE (817) 381-0633 North Texas
- Be Well Texas Focuses on outpatient treatment of addition, with a focus on opioid addiction. INSURANCE IS NOT REQUIRED.
- Burning Tree Programs (Kaufman, Texas) calls itself international "long-term" in-patient and aftercare treatment center, designed for chronic relapser.
- Cenikor 888.236.4567. Inpatient residential addiction programs.
- Connections Wellness. outpatient treatment center, also has focus on first responders.
- La Hacienda Treatment Center. Premier inpatient addiction treatment with Christian-faith aspect. 830.955.8660 and 844.385.5415.
- North Texas Addiction Counseling and Education
- Recovery Resource Council: with campuses in FW, Dallas, and Denton, INSURANCE IS NOT REQUIRED.
- Texas Health Resources Behavioral Health 682.812.6150
- Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center 817.834.6271. INSURANCE IS NOT REQUIRED.
- Willows at Red Oak Recovery
- Accepts most insurance. Leicester, NC 866.457.7426
- Wise Health Systems, EAP/CISM, specializes in first responder EAP program services.
for Veterans & thier Families (who may experience secondary trauma)
- American GI Forum – National Veterans Outreach Program, Inc.
- Battle Buddy
- Blue Star Moms - supports parents of those on active duty.
- Boeing Center for Veteran Transition & Military Families. collaboration between Boeing, the Commonwealth of Virginia,
- Give an Hour - volunteer therapy and trauma training for individuals and organizations.
- Gold Star Familiies - fDOD-funded support for military and families, including active duty, and not just counseling.
- Headstrong Project
- Military One Source - range of free services for
- One Tribe - Veterans and First Responders
- Salvation Army of Texas - supports the Veterans Commission network
- Southern US Command
- Salvation Army of North Texas.
- Sound-Off.com - app resource
- Stop Solkder Suicide based in Durham, NC
- Health Human Services of the State of Texas
- Texas Veterans Commission
- United Way - supports various programs for homeless and at risk veterans. Contact this site for local services specific to Vets.
- US Dept of VA Benefits
- USO Programs for military spouses, networking, canine matchmaking, and more.
- Veterans Affairs North Texas
- Wounded Warrior Project Click on register to plug in.
for Medical Professionals
- American Medical Association
- Lifestyle and Wellness Coaching, Department of Lifestyle Health Sciences, School of Health Professions. For coaches or certification information, please email: Deborah.Gillespie@unthsc.edu or Cynthia.Powell@unthsc.edu
- Texas Peer Assistance for Nurses
- Achieve Coaching - Atkisson, MD, PharmD, DLFAPA, Pres. of the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians. Confidentially coaches physicians.
- Texas Health Resources Behavioral Health - Wellness Center
- Texas Medical Liability Trust Has videos and info on stress and burnout in healthcare field.
- Texas Physician Health Program of the Texas Medical Board - 512.305.7462
- Empower Texas 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. The rigid approach discourages physicians from seeking help.
for Lawyers
- Texas Lawyers Assistance Program - Voluntary, confidential and anonymous referral and assistance. While funded by the Texas Bar, inquiries and records are not shared with the rest of the Bar, in particular its disciplinary section. 800.343.TLAP (8527) – voice/text.
- Your Attorney State Bar is NOT Texas? Check to see if they have a Lawyers Assistance Practice. Confirm that all inquiries and reports are strictly confidential, and that no communication or participation is reported to the Disciplinary arm of the Bar or State.
- Trauma Support Services - video on trauma-informed lawyering
Resume Building for veterans and others encountering stress in trying to find that OPPORTUNITY
- ResumeBuilder.com: Sometimes our work becomes too overwhelming, too stressful, not supported, causing us to burnout or seek another occupation that is more personally rewarding. Resume Builder provides valuable content to our community aon that jounrey. We thank them for their support. Click here for resource.
For Students, Teachers, and Spiritual Leaders
- Support Guide for College Students by Intelligent.com, which provides research and insights to aid students and educational institutions nationwide.
- Challenge of Tarrant County: An umbrella org for youth, helping school and college kids:
For TRAFFICKING VICTIMS
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MEMORIAL & IMPACT foundationS
Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
National Medal of Honor Museum - Arlington, Texas
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
National Fallen Officer Foundation
National Fallen Fire Fighters Fund
National First Responders Fund
National Assn. of Emergency Medical Technicians
Peace Officers Memorial Foundation
Texas Fallen Officer Foundation - and your state should have one too!
Wall of Honor (Fallen FBI)
Empower Texas - We Build Mental Armor: Connecting Communities
At Empower Texas - We Build Mental Armor, we strive to bring people together and create a sense of belonging and connection within our communities. We are a nonprofit organization committed to making a positive impact through supporting community of helpers to heal from negative stress and trauma.
Thank you for joining us in this journey.
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