Resources

Helpful resources for families and clinicians

A short list of places I often point people to.

These links are for education and support. They aren’t a substitute for care from a licensed professional.

If you need help right now

Crisis & support lines

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741 (HOLA for Spanish) · crisistextline.org
The Harris Center 24/7 Crisis LineHarris County: 713-970-7000 · theharriscenter.org
EmergencyCall 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
Texas Abuse Hotline1-800-252-5400 · txabusehotline.org
SAMHSA National HelplineSubstance use and mental health referrals: 1-800-662-4357 · samhsa.gov
The Trevor Project24/7 support for LGBTQ+ young people · thetrevorproject.org

AACAP Facts for FamiliesClear, reliable guides on children’s and teens’ mental health from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Child Mind InstitutePractical articles for parents on anxiety, mood, attention, learning and more.
NIDA for Parents & EducatorsFacts about teens, drugs and alcohol from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Children’s Bill of Rights in DivorceA short guide for parents going through separation, from the Academy of Professional Family Mediators.
Texas Department of Family and Protective ServicesChild protection, reporting and family services in Texas.

NAMIThe National Alliance on Mental Illness: education, family programs and a HelpLine.
Depression and Bipolar Support AlliancePeer support groups, in person and online.
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality DisorderEducation and Family Connections programs for loved ones.
Alcoholics AnonymousSupport for people who want to stop drinking.
Al-AnonSupport for families and friends of people with drinking problems.

Anna Freud: MBT trainingMentalization-based treatment courses and accreditation.
Texas BHEC: LMSW to LCSW requirementsOfficial licensure and supervision requirements for social workers in Texas.
American Group Psychotherapy AssociationGroup therapy training and Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) credentialing.
Houston Group Psychotherapy SocietyLocal group therapy community, trainings and a directory of Houston groups.
National Association of Social WorkersStandards, ethics and continuing education, with a Texas chapter at naswtx.org.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryClinical resources and the annual meeting.