• National Textline - Text CONNECT to 741741
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1.800.273.8255
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• National Runaway Switchboard 1.800.RUNAWAY
• Disability Rights 713.974.7691

Gulf Coast Center: https://gulfcoastcenter.org/

• 24-hour crisis hotline: 866.729.3848
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) support: 888.839.3229; IDDAdmissions_Intake@gulfcoastcenter.org
• Substance abuse services: 844.704.1291 or 409.944.4365
• Other services for veterans, assistance in transition from homelessness (PATH), disaster recovery: https://gulfcoastcenter.org/outreach-services/

Mental Health Resource and Crisis Manual for Brazoria and Galveston Counties: https://namigulfcoast.org/resources/resource-and-crisis-manual/

NAMI Gulf Coast Programs: https://namigulfcoast.org/education-programs-support-services/

FOSTER CARE INFORMATION: https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/fcss_resource_guide-digital.pdf

• Foster Care FAQ: https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/foster-care-faq-2021-update.pdf
• Higher Education Reference Guide: https://txicfw.socialwork.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/HE-Liaisons-Guide-FINAL.pdf
• Talking to Foster Youth About School: https://texasfosteryouth.org/downloads/talking_to_foster_youth_about_school.pdf
• After high school resources:
  • State College Tuition Waiver
  • Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
  • Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Program