Community Resources
a space to find what you need
Other community resources may be found through the Yellow Pages, Internet, or calling 211.
If you have medical insurance and would like to seek counseling services through your insurance, call the number listed on the back of your insurance card and ask for a list of mental health providers in your area. Other resources below will also help you find a counselor through your insurance.
National Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text “Home” to 741741 to text with a crisis counselor
General Resources
This website offers self-help tools such as articles on mental health topics, mental health apps, worksheets, and screening tools.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI)
(NAMI) HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264
NAMI is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of individuals with mental disorders and their families. Their website provides resources on mental disorders that are helpful for people who have experienced mental illness and their families, including support groups, education and training.
Provides over 350,000 listings of local public and private resources such as mental health providers, substance abuse treatment, women’s clinics, food pantries, domestic violence shelters, and V.A. facilities.
TEXAS TROPICAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Crisis Line: 1-877-289-7199
Offers behavioral health services to those in Hidalgo, Cameron, or Willacy County for free or on a sliding scale. Tropical will not refuse services based on an inability to pay.
Finding a Local Mental Health Provider
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Many employers offer assistance programs for employees to receive mental health services. To read more about these programs, click here or contact your employer.
Find an inclusive therapist near you that is sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, those with disabilities, and neurodiverse people.
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
To locate mental health and addiction treatment facilities in your community, use the “Find a Provider” feature.
Use the “Find a Therapist” tab to find a therapist in your area that specializes in your needs and is covered through your insurance.
Provides affordable counseling in your area both virtually and in-office starting as low as $30 per session.
AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION
Find a psychiatrist in your area.
THERAPY DEN
Find the right therapist for you.
Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls.
Built on years of research, our matching tool finds you licensed therapists who are best matched to your needs.
Let us help you find a licensed therapist who accepts your insurance and is available to see you either in-person or online.
Whether you know what you need or aren’t sure where to start, we’ll help you find the right fit. And get it covered by insurance.
Grief
Provides those coping with the loss of a loved one with encouragement and support through online support groups and local chapters in all 50 states. Their website also contains many additional resources for those grieving.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Provides a directory of local and community-based organizations that provide services to those who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault as well as other resources and information for survivors, friends and family, and advocates.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR VICTIM ASSISTANCE
Connects survivors with their needed services and resources
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
This comprehensive guide includes information on how to leave an abusive situation as well as helpful financial, legal, and medical resources.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DURING THE PANDEMIC: RESOURCES
This guide provides comprehensive information for victims and survivors of domestic violence who may be struggling to find resources during the pandemic
Substance Abuse
AL-ANON/ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Al-Anon: (956)213-5301 or 1-800-930-3215
AA: 1-800-930-3215
Support groups for men and women with alcoholism family members included.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Provides tools to locate treatment for the use of a specific substance as well as other resources such as information on treatment and recovery support.
Specific Mental Health Concerns
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE
Offers online and local support groups for those living with mood disorders. They also provide educational resources on mood disorders, support for family and friends, and stories from those who have been able to find successful treatment for their mood disorder.
(617-973-5801)
Provides information on OCD, treatment referrals, and other resources such as community events, helpful mobile apps, and information on living with OCD.
ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Provides online and local support groups as well as educational resources, expert tips, and a therapist directory.
LGBTQIA+
LGBT NATIONAL HOTLINE
888-843-4564
HOURS:
Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 9pm, pacific time
(Monday thru Friday from 4pm to midnight, eastern time)
Saturday from 9am to 2pm, pacific time
(Saturday from noon to 5pm, eastern time)
Email: help@LGBThotline.org
Provides private peer phone, email, or chat support as well as information on local resources available.