Crisis Resources

Legal Disclaimer: This page provides information about community crisis resources for educational purposes only. Inclusion of a resource here does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Slow 'n Steady Wellness, PLLC. I am not responsible for the services, policies, or practices of any third-party organizations listed. If you're experiencing a mental health emergency or are in immediate danger, options include calling 988 or 911, or going to your nearest emergency room. If making decisions feels hard right now, reaching out to a trusted loved one or neighbor for support can help.

Crisis Support Disclaimer

Slow 'n Steady Wellness does not provide crisis support or 24/7 services. However, I've compiled a list of crisis support options including phone and text lines, virtual peer support groups, mobile crisis teams, and helpful video resources.

If you're a current client, you may have a safety plan in place — revisiting that can help guide your next steps. Reaching out to a trusted family member, friend, neighbor, or support person can be helpful in moments of crisis. If those supports are unavailable or cannot provide the level of care you need, please explore the resources below and choose what feels most accessible and safe for you.

Important Considerations About Crisis Lines

Reporting policies vary. Some crisis line workers are mandated to report plans of suicide to police or emergency services. If this poses a concern or potential risk to you, I encourage you to ask about their reporting policies before sharing identifying information. From there, you can decide how much to share or whether to seek a different kind of support.

The resources highlighted below prioritize peer support and have explicit non-intervention policies — they will not trace calls or send police without your consent.

Limitations & Risks of Calling 911

If you or someone you know is in immediate, life-threatening danger and you choose to call 911, please be aware that:

  • Police are not mental health professionals and their involvement can pose serious risks — particularly to Black and Brown people, disabled and neurodivergent individuals, and people with other marginalized identities.

  • If you do call 911, consider also reaching out to community leaders, neighbors, friends, or family to be present and help advocate for safety.

Finding Support That Fits

These resources are here to support you in making choices that align with what feels safe and right for you. Your lived experience and intuition matter deeply—trust yourself to know which options resonate and which don't. There's no single "right way" to seek support during a crisis.

National Crisis Phone & Text Lines

Peer Support Lines (Non-Intervention/Police-Free)

BlackLine
Peer support and counseling prioritizing BIPOC, with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens.
📞 Call or text: 800-604-5841
"We do not trace or send any type of intervention under any circumstances without consent."

Trans Lifeline
Trans peer support by and for trans people. Divested from police since day one.
📞 US: 877-565-8860
📞 Canada: 877-330-6366

Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line
Warmline answered by trained peer supporters.
📞 888-407-4515
See operating hours
"We do not trace or send any type of intervention under any circumstances without consent."

THRIVE Lifeline
24/7 text-based crisis support for anyone 18+ with specific focus on multiply marginalized communities.
💬 Text: 313-662-8209
"THRIVE has a strict policy against non-consensual active rescue. If you are in crisis, we will not call police or emergency services on you unless you ask us to or consent when we offer to."

Project LETS
Text support for people facing involuntary hospitalization or psychiatric incarceration. Led by and for folks with lived experience of mental illness, disability, trauma, and neurodivergence.
💬 Text: 401-400-2905 for urgent support with psychiatric incarceration/involuntary hospitalization
🌐 projectlets.org/resources

Additional National Crisis Lines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential crisis support 24/7.
📞 Call or text: 988

Lines for Life
Talk to suicide or substance use specialists. Also offers support for military & family, senior loneliness, teen-to-teen crisis help, and racial equity support.
📞 800-273-8255

Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.
📞 Call: 866-488-7386
💬 Text "START" to 678678

NAMI Crisis Text Line
24/7 trained crisis counselors.
💬 Text "NAMI" to 741741

Texas Regional Crisis Resources

Austin & Central Texas

Integral Care 24/7 Crisis Helpline
📞 512-472-HELP (4357)
Mental health crisis support for Travis County residents

Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) - Austin/Travis County
📞 512-472-4357 (through Integral Care Crisis Helpline)
Mobile crisis teams provide face-to-face crisis assessment, intervention, and follow-up services (up to 90 days) at home, work, school, or in the community. Available 24/7. Note: MCOT works closely with Austin Police Department, Travis County Sheriff's Office, and EMS. While MCOT clinicians lead the response, law enforcement may be involved in some situations. You can ask about police involvement when you call.

Out Youth
Mental health services and support for LGBTQIA+ youth (ages 11-20) in Central Texas

Waterloo Counseling Center
Sliding scale counseling ($20-$100 per session based on income)

SIMS Foundation
Free mental health services for musicians and music industry professionals

Austin Child Guidance Center
Mental health services for children, teens, and families - sliding scale available

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)

Metrocare Services Crisis Hotline (Dallas County)
📞 214-743-1215 (Crisis)
📞 469-659-6939 (Peer Support Line, Mon-Fri 7am-12am, non-emergency emotional support)
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team available for dispatch

MHMR of Tarrant County (Fort Worth/Tarrant County)
📞 800-866-2465 or 817-335-3022
Crisis services, case management, peer support

LifePath Systems (Collin County)
Mental health and substance use services

Mental Health America of Greater Dallas
🌐 Support Groups including Anxiety Support Group (Wednesdays 12pm) and Recovery Group

NAMI North Texas
Peer-led support groups and education

Grant Halliburton Foundation - Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line
📞 972-525-8181
Free helpline to help Texans access mental health resources

Houston

The Harris Center Crisis Line
📞 713-970-7000 (press 1 for Crisis Line)
Available 24/7

Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) - Houston/Harris County
📞 713-970-7000 (press 1)
Mobile crisis teams with mental health professionals, clinicians, psychiatric technicians, and peer support specialists. Works in collaboration with Houston Police Department.

NAMI Greater Houston Warmline
📞 713-970-4483 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Peer-run warmline for non-crisis emotional support

San Antonio

Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) 24-Hour Crisis Helpline
📞 800-316-9241 or 210-223-SAFE (7233)
Crisis and substance use support

Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) - San Antonio/Bexar County
📞 210-223-7233 or 800-316-9241
Face-to-face crisis intervention, follow-up, and relapse prevention services. For adults 18+. For youth 17 and under, contact Children's Mobile Outreach Team (CMOT) at same number.

NAMI Greater San Antonio (NAMI Bexar) Warmline
📞 210-939-9999
Mental health support and resources

El Paso

Emergence Health Network Crisis Hotline
📞 915-779-1800 or 988
24/7 crisis support

Emergence Health Network Extended Observation Unit
📍 1601 Yandell Drive, El Paso, TX 79902
24/7 walk-in crisis services with up to 48 hours of observation and stabilization

Veterans One Stop Center
📞 915-479-6747
📍 9565 Diana Drive, El Paso, TX 79924
Mental health services, peer support, and case management for veterans and families

NAMI El Paso
📞 Dial 211 for connection to mental health & substance abuse services

Virtual National Peer Support Groups

Yarrow Collective
Peer-led support groups with a vision of community-based mental wellness where coercive care is no longer necessary.
"Alternatives to Suicide" group meets Wednesdays, 8–9:30 PM ET via Zoom
🌐 yarrowcollective.org/peer-support-groups

Peer Support Space
A peer-led organization offering free virtual support groups twice daily (Monday–Saturday) for people navigating mental illness, substance use challenges, neurodivergence, disability, grief, trauma, or other obstacles to mental wellness.
🌐 peersupportspace.org/daily-gatherings

Kiva Centers
Nationally recognized peer-run and trauma-informed organization offering daily online peer support groups focused on healing communities for people experiencing trauma, mental health challenges, and substance use.
🌐 kivagroups.carrd.co

Learn More About Crisis Line Policies & Mobile Crisis Teams

Understanding how different crisis lines and mobile crisis teams handle police intervention can help you make informed choices about which resources feel safest for you.

About Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOTs):
MCOTs are teams of mental health professionals who provide face-to-face crisis support in the community. In Texas, MCOTs often work in collaboration with local police departments and emergency services. While MCOT clinicians lead crisis assessments and interventions, law enforcement may be involved in certain situations, particularly when there are safety concerns. When you call a crisis line to request MCOT services, you can ask about their specific policies regarding police involvement.

Crisis Line Transparency Resources:

Self-Help Videos & Tools

Managing Anxiety & Nervous System Regulation

The videos below are from Therapy in a Nutshell and offer practical tools for navigating anxiety and nervous system symptoms.

DBT Skills & Crisis Survival

These videos are from the DBT-RU (Dialectical Behavior Therapy Clinic at Rutgers University), a research and training clinic bringing DBT skills to as many people as possible.

You Are Not Alone

Crisis can feel isolating and overwhelming. Please know that community support exists, and you deserve care that feels safe and aligned with your values. If one resource doesn't feel right, try another. You get to decide what help looks like for you, and when it’s the right one for you, you’ll know.

If you're a current client and want to discuss safety planning or additional support resources, please bring this up in our next session or reach out via your client portal to schedule a time to talk.

Please Note: This resource page has been compiled with care, drawing on information from trusted community sources, peer support organizations, and local mental health authorities. I do my best to keep this current, but resources and contact details can change. Please verify important information directly with the organization. If you notice something outdated, I'd appreciate you letting me know so I can update it.