Directory · Crisis & Safety

Crisis & Safety help in Houston.

Domestic violence, suicide, sexual assault, 24-hour hotlines. 11 hand-checked resources, updated 2026-04-26.

Always call ahead — hours, cost, and eligibility change. Emergencies: 911 · Crisis: 988 · Everything else: 2-1-1 (free, 24/7, 90+ languages).

Just dial 2-1-1 — trained navigators connect you to thousands of local resources, 24/7, in 90+ languages.

Three-digit crisis line. Call, text, or chat — confidential, free, 24/7. Spanish line and Veterans Crisis Line built in.

24/7 hotlines for domestic and sexual violence, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and child trauma services.

Free legal representation for protective orders and family law for DV survivors, plus trauma-informed counseling.

24/7 shelter and rapid rehousing for youth ages 18-24 — plus the Rights of Passage transitional living and trafficking response.

Houston's local crisis intervention line, plus a separate teen line (713-HOTTEEN) staffed by trained teen counselors.

Free mental health navigator helps you find a provider, school MH resources, and the CHOICES advance directives program.

Houston's LGBTQ+ behavioral-health hub — counseling, anti-violence program, hatch youth, senior services, recovery groups.

Northwest Houston safety net — pantry, financial assistance, FHC charter school, and Family Violence Center with shelter and hotline.

Harris County's mental health authority. 24/7 crisis line, NeuroPsychiatric Center walk-in, mobile crisis teams, IDD services.

Family Residence shelter, hot meals, rent and utility help, plus seasonal toy drives across Harris County.