Crisis Resources in Dallas, Texas: Where to Find Immediate Support

Even therapists and caregivers need support. This graphic highlights free crisis and community resources in Dallas, Texas, including hotlines, inclusive wellness options, grief support, and LGBTQ+ services. Because helpers shouldn’t have to carry it all alone.

When you’re in crisis, knowing where to turn can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, navigating domestic violence, coping with grief, or supporting a loved one in need, resources in Dallas and across Texas are available right now to connect you with care and safety.

As a therapist in Dallas-Fort Worth, I know how vital it is to have a clear list of trusted crisis resources. This guide brings together local hotlines, national lifelines, and community-based support so you or someone you love can find immediate help.

Why Community Care Matters in a Crisis

While individual therapy and crisis lines are essential, healing doesn’t happen in isolation. Community care, like neighbors helping neighbors, caregivers supporting caregivers, and families creating safe spaces, plays a critical role in reducing burnout and saving lives.

When you share resources like these with your networks, talk openly about mental health, or simply check in on someone who seems withdrawn, you are practicing community care. This ripple effect reminds us: we’re not meant to hold everything alone.

Many of the resources listed below exist because communities came together to build support systems, whether through grassroots hotlines, survivor-led programs, or peer-to-peer initiatives. Reaching out is not just an individual act of strength; it’s a collective step toward a culture where care is shared, not siloed.

Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis Lines

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline / 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  Call or text 988 | 988lifeline.org
  Free, confidential support available 24/7 for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

• Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas
  Call 214-828-1000 | sccenter.org
  Local support for suicide prevention, grief resources, and immediate intervention.

• Crisis Text Line
  Text HOME to 741741 | crisistextline.org
  24/7 text-based support for anyone in crisis.

• North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) Crisis Line
  Call 1-866-260-8000 | ntbha.org
  Mental health crisis services and referrals across Dallas County and surrounding areas.

• Dallas Metrocare Services Crisis Hotline
  Call 1-877-283-2121 | metrocareservices.org
  24/7 crisis intervention and community mental health resources.

• Tarrant County MHMR Crisis Line
  Call 817-335-3022 | mhmrtarrant.org
  Immediate mental health crisis support for Tarrant County residents.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness: National Suicide Prevention Advocacy & Toolkit

https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Month/

NAMI  dedicates each September to raising awareness around suicide prevention, offering downloadable toolkits, conversation guides, fast facts, and promotion-ready graphics.

Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org if you're in crisis.

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Support

• Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support
  Call 214-946-HELP (4357) | genesisshelter.org
  Shelter, counseling, and legal support for women and children escaping domestic violence.

• The Family Place
  Call 214-941-1991 | familyplace.org
  A leading Dallas resource for domestic violence crisis intervention.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | thehotline.org
  Available nationwide with safety planning, advocacy, and connection to shelters.

• Dallas Rape Crisis Center
  Call 972-641-7273 | dallasrapecrisis.org
  Free, confidential support for survivors of assault and sexual violence.

Support for Veterans & Military Families

• Veterans Crisis Line
  Call 988, then press 1 | Text 838255 | veteranscrisisline.net
  Dedicated support for veterans, service members, and their families.

• Veteran Spouse Network
  veteranspousenetwork.org/resources
  Peer support and resources for military spouses navigating stress, transition, and caregiving.

LGBTQ+ Crisis & Support Services

• The Trevor Project
  Call 1-866-488-7386 | Text START to 678678 | thetrevorproject.org
  Crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.

• Trans Lifeline
  Call 877-565-8860 | translifeline.org
  Peer support hotline run by and for transgender people.

• Pride 214 (Dallas Pride Connection)
  A hub for local LGBTQ+ support, events, and community connection.

• Gay Parents To Be
  gayparentstobe.com
  LGBTQ+ family-building resources, including fertility and parenting support.

Grief & Caregiver Resources

• The Warm Place
  Call 817-870-2272 | thewarmplace.org
  Free grief support for children and families.

• Grief.com
  grief.com
  A grief resource hub offering support groups, education, and healing tools.

• What’s Your Grief
  whatsyourgrief.com
  Online community and resources for anyone navigating loss.

• Postpartum Support International
  postpartum.net
  Support for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

• Improv for Caregivers
  stompinggroundcomedy.org
  A unique program using improv to help caregivers reduce stress and connect.

Other Helpful Resources

• FindHelp.org
  findhelp.org
  Free or low-cost resources for food, housing, healthcare, and more.

• “Too Depressed to Cook” Cookbook
  sydneygreenhealth.com
  Practical recipes and support for those struggling with depression.

• Adaptive & Inclusive Yoga Resources

• Matthew Sanford – Online Adaptive Yoga

• Iyengar Yoga NYC – Free Online Inclusive Classes

Final Thoughts

If you or someone you love is in crisis, help is available right now. The resources listed above provide critical, immediate support for mental health, suicide prevention, domestic violence, grief, and caregiving in Dallas, across Texas, and nationally.

And remember: caring for one another is just as important as caring for ourselves. When we normalize checking in, sharing resources, and holding space for each other, we build a culture of community care that makes surviving and thriving possible.

If you’re a therapist, caregiver, or helping professional in Texas struggling with burnout or compassion fatigue, know that you don’t have to do it alone. At Sage Holistic Counseling, I specialize in therapy for therapists in Texas because the helpers deserve help, too. Learn more here.