Additional Resources Local to Houston and National
Abortion Care Information: Abortion Legal Hotline: Available anywhere in USA 833-309-6301 Aidaccess.org - helps order abortion pills by mail Abortionfinder.org - a Planned Parenthood site to help you find a clinic Plancpills.org – helps you find a provider for abortion pills Mahotline.org 833-246-2632 – a confidential hotline for miscarriages and abortions abortionhotline.org – an anonymous health-line for emotional support, medical information, and referrals
Adult and Family Mental Health Services: The Alliance Wellness Clinic 6440 Hillcroft Ave Suite 304, 77081 Phone: 713-554-1890 Services: Individual, Couple, Family, and Group Counseling, Trauma Recovery Avenue 360 Health & Wellness* 2150 W. 18th, Suite 300, 77008 Phone: 713-426-0027 Services: Medical, Behavioral Health, Housing, Case Management, Pharmacy Catholic Charities* 2615 Fannin St., 77002 Phone: 713-526-4611 Appointments: 713-791-2496 Services: Individual, Couples, Family Counseling Denver Harbor Family Clinic 424 Hahlo St., 77020 Phone: 713-674-3326 Services: Mental Health/Behavioral Health Therapy El Centro de Corazón* 412 Telephone Rd., 77023 Phone: 713-660-1880 Services: Case Management, Psychotherapy, Assessments, Psychiatric Evaluation The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD* 9401 Southwest Freeway, 77074 Phone: 713-970-7000 Services: Mental Health Services, Psychiatry The Harris Center NeuroPsychiatric Center 1502 Taub Loop, 77030 Phone: 713-970-7000 Services: Emergency Psychiatric Treatment, Crisis Services HOPE Clinic* 7001 Corporate Dr., Suite 120, 77036 Phone: 713-970-7000 Services: Therapy, Medication Mgmt, Psychiatric Evaluation, Support Groups Houston Galveston Institute 2990 Richmond Ave., Suite 530, 77098 Phone: 713-526-8390 Services: Individual, Couple, Family, and Group Therapy
Alcohol and Drug Services: Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. 2525 San Jacinto St., 77002 Phone: 713-754-7000 Services: Employment Services, Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment The Council on Recovery 303 Jackson Hill St., 77007 Phone: 713-942-4100 Services: I&R, Education, Counseling, Dual Diagnosis, Substance Abuse Treatment The Montrose Center 401 Branard St., 2nd Floor, 77006 Phone: 713-529-003 Services: LGBTQ+, Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment, Case Management Open Door Mission 5803 Harrisburg Blvd., 77011 Phone: 713-921-7520 Services (Men Only): Substance Abuse Residential Program Santa Maria Hostel 2605 Parker Rd., 77093 Phone: 713-691-0900 Services (Women Only): Residential & Outpatient Treatment, Dual Disorder The Texas House 2208 West 34th St., 77018 Phone: 888-268-0905 Services: Mental Health, Substance Abuse Residential Treatment The Women’s Home 607 Westheimer Rd., 77006 Phone: 713-521-3150 Services (Women in Crisis): Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
Behavioral Health Services for the Elderly: Alzheimer’s Association 6055 South Loop East, 77087 Phone: 713-314-1313 / 1-800-272-3900 Services: Helpline, Education, Care Consult, Support Group Catholic Charities* 2615 Fannin St., 77002 Phone: 713-874-6588 4611 Services: Assessment, Referrals, Mental Health Support The Council on Recovery--Wellderly Program 303 Jackson Hill St., 77007 Phone: 713-942-4100 Services: Substance Abuse Treatment, Education, Counseling Harris County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program* 6901 Bertner Ave., Suite. 624, 77030 Phone: 713-500-9931 Services: Advocacy, Education and Outreach (Residents’ Rights) Jewish Family Service 4131 South Braeswood Blvd., 77025 Phone: 713-667-9336 Services: Counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program The Montrose Center--SPRY 60+ 401 Branard St., 2nd Floor, 77006 Phone: 713-529-0037 Services: LGBTQ, Counseling, Case Management, Education
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services: Airline Children’s Clinic 5805 Airline Dr., 77076 Phone: 713-695-4013 Services: Counseling The Alliance 4660 Hillcroft, Suite 411, 77081 Phone: 713-554-1890 Services: Counseling, Trauma Informed Therapy Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans 6001 Gulf Fwy, 77023 Phone: 713-926-6700 Services: Substance Abuse Treatment, Education, Support, Peer Recovery Coaching Baylor College of Medicine Teen Health Clinic 1504 Taub Loop, 77030 Phone: 713-999-6980 Services (Ages 13-24): Health Care, Therapy, Case Management, Counseling Catholic Charities* 2615 Fannin St., 77002 Phone: 713-526-4611 Appointments: 713-791-2496 Services: Individual, Couples, Family Counseling The Center for Success and Independence 3722 Pinemont Dr., 77018 Phone: 713-426-4545 Services (Ages 12-17): Substance Abuse Treatment, Mental Health Treatment The Council on Recovery 303 Jackson Hill St.,77007 Phone: 713-942-4100 Services: Counseling, Dual Disorders, Substance Abuse Treatment DePelchin Children’s Center 4950 Memorial Dr.,77007 Phone: 713-730-2335 Services: Therapy, Emergency Clinic Family Houston 4625 Lillian St.77007 Phone: 713-861-4849 Services: Child & Adolescent Counseling Fuller Life Family Therapy Institute 4545 Bissonnet, Suite 289, 77401 Phone:855-245-5433 Services: Child & Adolescent Counseling Houston Galveston Institute 2990 Richmond Ave, Suite 530,77098 Phone: 713-526-8390 Services: Individual, Couple, Family, and Group Therapy The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD* 9401 Southwest Freeway, 77074 Phone: 713-526-8390 Services: Individual, Couple, Family, and Group Therapy The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD* 9401 Southwest Freeway, 77074 Phone: 713-970-7000 Services: Assessments, Mental Health, Psychiatric Services Jewish Family Service 4131 South Braeswood Blvd.,77025 Phone: 713-667-9336 Services: Counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program Lucine Center for Trauma and Grief Phone: 832-244-9502 Services: Treatments for post-traumatic stress, grief, and distress The Montrose Center 401 Branard St., 2nd Floor,77006 Phone: 713-529-0037 / 713-529-3211 (Hotline) Services: LGBTQ Teen Support Group (Ages 13-20) re:MIND PO Box 27607, 77227 Phone: 713-600-1131 Services: Peer Support Groups for Depression and Bipolar Disorders or Symptoms Texas Youth Hotline Hotline: 800-989-6884 / 512-872-5777 (Text) Services: Crisis Counseling, Referrals to Shelters UT Harris County Psychiatric Center 2800 South MacGregor Way, 77021 Phone: 713-741-5000 Services: Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
Child Loss Support Groups: Miss Foundations for Parents Who Lost Children Selah Carefarm in Sedona AZ, for Traumatic Loss & Grief Compassionate Friends Onsite Workshops Life After Loss Program - Free of charge Parent Forever Children's Hospital 47 52nd Street, Oakland, CA. 510-428-3325. Offers Loss of Child Bereavement Support Groups.
Crisis Helplines: 9-1-1: For a mental health crisis dial 9-1-1 and tell the operator it is a mental health emergency and ask for a responder with appropriate training. 9-8-8: Beginning July 16, 2022 dial 9-8-8 to reach the suicide prevention hotline. 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1 to access a free, confidential helpline operated by the United Way of Greater Houston. Referrals available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to connect to utility assistance, rent/mortgage assistance, medical services, housing assistance, and more. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – suicide thoughts: In English 1-800-273-8255 In Spanish 1-888-628-9454 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dial 711 first, then 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 74141 The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 (Saving LGBTQ Lives) National Crisis Support Counseling (free) coundeling@nationalcrisissupport.orginfo@nationalcrisissupport.org The Harris Center: 24 Hour Crisis Line: 713-970-7000 Crisis Intervention Hotline of Houston Operates free, confidential, anonymous crisis and suicide prevention counseling, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 832-416-1177 TEEN: 832-416-1199 (CALL) TEEN: 281-201-4430 (TEXT) Disaster Distress Hotline 1-800-985-5990 Text 66746 to connect with a LCSW LGBTQIA+ Switchboard Houston 24 Hour Helpline: 713-529-3211 Houston Area Women’s Center Domestic Violence Hotline: 713-528-2121 Rape Crisis Hotline: 713-528-7273 Suicide Prevention | 24/7 800-273-TALK (8255) 800-SUICIDE (784.2433) Crisis Intervention | 24/7 800-833-2900 Alameda County Crisis Support Services (24/7 Crisis Line) 1-800-309-2131 www.crisissupport.org Alameda County Access Line (to access mental health services) 1-800-491-9099 www.acbhcs.org/providers/Access/access.htm Alameda County Substance Use Treatment & Referral Helpline 1-844-682-7215 www.acbhcs.org/substance-use-treatment/ Peer Run Warm Line (Bay Area non-emergency mental health line, 1-9pm) 415-421-1880 Messaging services also available at www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline/
Dementia Support Resources: Riverside Dementia Facebook Support Group Dementia Caregiver Guide 36 Hour Day Podcast Episode on Facing A Loved One's End Of Life Or Dementia Handouts for Dementia and Grief
Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, HT: Organizations below offer one of several of these services: shelter, therapy, advocacy, education Houston Police Department Domestic Response Team | 713-308-0080 Houston Sexual Assault Hotline: (713) 528-7273 TDD Line: 713-528-3691 Toll Free: 1-800-256-0661 Family Violence Crisis Centers & Shelters AVDA - Aid to victims of domestic violence, downtown Houston 713-224-9911 Houston Area Women’s Center HAWC - (713) 528-2121 Bridged Over Troubled Waters - 24-hour hotline 713-472-0753. Pasadena, TX Bay Area Turning Point - Clear Lake / Webster, TX 24 hour Hotline 281-286-2525 Family Time Crisis & Counseling Center - Humble, TX - 281-446-2615 Fort Bend County Women’s Center - Rosenberg, TX - 281-342-4357 Montgomery County Women’s Center - Woodlands / Spring, TX - 936-441-7273 Galveston County Women’s Center - 1-888-919-7233 Respark Foundation - Services for sexual trauma survivors. Therapy, retreats, workshops, training. Sexual health focus therapy The Mission of Yahweh - 10247 Algiers, Houston, TX 77041, US - (713) 466-4785 Franklin House Women and Children’s Facility in Beaumont - 409- 896-5911 Family Time Foundation, Humble, TX - 281-446-2615 SAAFE House in Huntsville, TX Texas Advocacy Project - 1-800-374-HOPE Northwest Assistance Ministries (counseling & advocacy) - 1-888-750-4673 Family Crisis Center in Lufkin, TX Montrose Center. If same sex relationship or transgender - 401 Branard St, Houston, TX 77006 - 713-529-3211 City of Houston Mayor’s Office Anti-Human Trafficking Division National Human Trafficking Resource Center - Help available in 200 languages. Or text Help to BeFree 233733 3pm to 11pm - 1-800-373-7888 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING Privately-run safe house that provides long-term housing for underage female victims of domestic child sex trafficking. Free the Captives. Connects trafficking victims to safe homes in the Houston area and nationally. Free the Captives will refer and help place girls in a home or facility that is geared specifically for victims of sex trafficking. Home of Hope Texas. Established to provide a place of refuge and safety for adolescent victims of human trafficking. Home of Hope Texas exists to provide long term care, rehabilitation, and healing for victims of modern-day-slavery and sexual abuse. Redeemed. Owns and operates an 8-bed restoration house in the Houston area for women. The house is a place of healing and hope for the journey ahead.
Depression/Anxiety/Stress Remind support group; various locations (free support group) Phone: (713) 600-1131 Email: info@remindsupport.org
Emergency Houston Phone Numbers: Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE / (800) 784-2433 (1) Crisis Intervention Houston: 713-HOTLINE / (713) 468-5463 (2) Mobile Crisis Outreach Team: (713) 970-7520 HPD Mental Health Unit: (713) 970-4664 Gay and Lesbian Switchboard Houston: (713) 529-3211 Houston Police Department: (713) 884-3131
Grief Support: Grief Podcast Breathing Wind by Sarah Davis Surviving Grief Widowed Spouse Talk Podcast Episode on Suicide Loss Grief and Loss Grief Support for Children Josie’s Place Grief Support for Families Facing Life Threatening Illness or Death of Loved One Comfort Zone Camps are nationwide and free for children and teens who have lost a parent, caretaker or sibling (or more than one). They have had virtual camps and support during the pandemic. Children Surviving the Loss of a Parent Camp I Believe, 925-737-0203, christina.voiseem@gentiva.com, A Camp for Grieving Children and Teens at Mt Hermon Redwood Camp at 6496 E. Zayante Rd., Felton, CA. 95018 Grief Support for the BIPOC Community Facebook Support Group for Widowed Black Women Jeannie Celestial offers BIPOC Grief Support Groups Lead to Life is an Oakland-rooted (occupied Ohlone territory) & trans-local collective led by black and queer artists, healers & ecologists devoted to embodying Mark Anthony Johnson’s prayer that “Black wellness is the antithesis of state violence.” BEAM: Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective Black Folks Grieve Grief Support for Widows and Widowers Soaring Spirits International creates and maintains innovative grief programs for widowed men and women worldwide. They offer 3x/year Camp Widow in CA, FL, and Canada, have regional events for social connection, and have a lot of resources. W Connection-Widows Helping Widows Rebuild Their Life; Meets 4th Monday of each month from 6:30-8pm at Cal State University East Bay, Concord Campus, 4700 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Concord, CA 94521, Contact: Andrea Vollmerhausen to register or for additional information at: 925-672-6038. Facebook Support Group for Black Widowed Women The Rebellious Widow Book Grief and Art Course Grief/Loss Support Groups Bo's Place (free support group for the loss of a loved one): Free Bilingual English/Spanish groups Address: 10050 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77054 Phone: (713) 942-8339 Compassionate Friends; various locations (free support group for loss of a child): TCF's National Office at 877-969-0010 Email: nationaloffice@compassionatefriends.org. M.E.N.D; various locations (free support for pregnancy and infant loss) Contact: Stormy Mitchell Email: stormym@mend.org Phone: (281) 374-8528 H.A.N.D. (free support for pregnancy and infant loss) P.O. Box 19823 Houston, TX 77224-9823 Phone: 832-752-1919 Email: info@hand.net H.U.G.S (free support group for widows/widowers) Address: 11011 HALL RD, HOUSTON, TX Phone: 281-481-6816 Houston Hospice (various support groups) Address: 1905 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, Texas 77030-4123 Phone: 713-467-7423 (713-HOSPICE) Email: info@houstonhospice.org Other Grief Recovery Program Specialists (individual or group format): https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com 1-(800) 334-7606 The National Infertility Association
Suicide Support Groups: Resources and Support Groups for Suicide American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Susan Futterman Suicide Loss Group (also has one for children)
Parental Grief Support: Widowed Parent project is an organization created by the folks who wrote The Group, about a support group for widowed fathers parenting children. They are committed to supporting widowed parents with children in the home. Growing Up with Grief: Support for Parents Helping Children Cope with Loss. Their mission is to provide a coaching framework & a supportive community for parents to help their children deal with the pain & grief of losing a loved one & enjoy being a kid again. They provide weekly live videos on children’s grief and parenting. Coming soon a parent grief coaching course
Houston Veterans and Military Resources: City of Houston Office of Veteran Affairs 901 Bagby St., 1st Floor, 77002 Phone: 832-393-0992 Services: Helpline, Education, Care Consult, Support Group Services: Veterans Affairs – Referral Services Combined Arms 2929 McKinney St., 77003 Phone: 1-888-737-3112 Services: Information and Referral Easter Seals of Greater Houston 4888 Loop Center Dr., Suite 200, 77081 Phone: 713-838-9050 / 346-330-3859 (Appointments) Services: Therapy, Case Management Grace After Fire 2929 McKinney St., 77003 Phone: 210-864-2959 Services (Women Only): Peer-to-Peer Support Group, Referrals Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Blvd., 77030 Phone: 713-794-7561 Services: Mental and Behavioral Health, Addiction and Substance Use