Treatment
Mental health has become a significant problem in America. It’s now estimated that one in five Americans has some type of mental health condition. The COVID-19 pandemic, which required fewer in-person interactions for many, contributed to a general decline in mental health.
This site does not offer care directly, but it provides resources to help you find the care and information you need.
MetroCare
MetroCare is focused on young people, specifically from ages 3-18 and provides low-cost and free options. Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services include many treatment options such as evaluation, counseling, skills development, medication management if needed, and case management for children and their families. MetroCare also offers more intensive service for children and adolescents who have a history of suicide, are involved with the criminal justice system, and/or are struggling to stabilize at home or in school settings.
Mental Health America of Greater Dallas
MHA of Dallas offers resources for mothers and babies, workplace wellness, stopping the general stigma around mental health, and a series of screening tools to help you determine your next step.
Mental Health America of Greater Dallas
MHA of Dallas offers resources for mothers and babies, workplace wellness, stopping the general stigma around mental health, and a series of screening tools to help you determine your next step.
National Alliance on Mental Illness – North Texas
NAMI serves Dallas, Rockwall, Denton, and Collin counties. It offers low-to-no-cost resources for adults with mental health challenges, families, and caregivers of those experiencing challenges, and teachers and schools.
Okay to Say
Okay to Say offers resources and immediate help to families and teens in mental health trouble.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-TALK, or 1-800-273-8255. You can also text HOME to 741741.
Find a Local Resource for Mental or Behavioral Health
In both English and Spanish, this site offers 39 different agencies you can contact based on your county and zip code. You can also look at this map to see what’s available where you live.
Dallas County Mental Health Resource Guide
Contact information for adult care, advocacy groups, teen care, and more.
City of Dallas Mental Health Resources
Comprehensive list of resources for people in Dallas and the immediate region.
211
Call 211 24 hours/day to be connected to a wide variety of health and human services options, including Transicare, which will provide face-to-face care for those at risk of harming themselves and others. 211 is the best way to connect, although Transicare can be reached directly at 214-342-5800.
Behavioral Health Dallas
Resources and numbers for low-and-no-cost therapy and treatment options.
Texas Mental Health Navigation Line
Call 972-525-8181. It is a free line offering resources, guidance, and support for mental health and substance abuse needs.
Large List of Crisis Numbers
Find a large list of crisis numbers for mental health challenges organized by counties and areas served.
Free Mental Health Options Around Dallas
These options will provide resources and support and meetings/interventions for mental health challenges and substance abuse disorders free of charge.
Rape and Mental Health Crisis Lines
OpenCounseling provides various numbers for rape counseling and mental health challenges in Dallas and east of Dallas. To report a rape, please call 911 above any counseling option.
Dallas ISD School-Based Mental Health Services
Various resources for students and parents on one link.