Crisis resources

What’s a crisis? The definition varies from person to person but you may be experiencing a mental health crisis if:

• You believe you may harm yourself or others

• You feel unable to control your thoughts, feelings, or actions

• You’re unable to lower your level of distress on your own

• Your coping skills aren’t working

• You have difficulty functioning (eating, taking a shower, going to class/work, etc.)

If you are in crisis, please contact any of the following hotlines:

• Trans LifeLine* - 877-565-8860

• BlackLine* (for BIPOC) - 1-800-604-5841 

• The Trevor Project - 1-866-488-7386

• THRIVE Lifeline* (for adults within marginalized communities) - text “THRIVE” to 313-662-8209

• National Sexual Assault Hotline* - 800-656-4673

• National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - 988

• HAWC Sexual Assault Hotline* (for Gulf Coast area) - 713-528-7273 

• Harris Center Crisis Line (for Harris County) - 713-970-7000 

• Crisis Intervention of Houston (for Gulf Coast area) - 832-416-1177 

*these organizations do not contact law enforcement without your explicit consent

Calling 911 is also an option. However, most police officers are not adequately trained to deal with mental health crises, and historically, police involvement carries an increased risk of violence and death, especially for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals. Please reach out to whichever organization(s) feel safest to you.