Find important information, resources and organizations that support student mental health and wellness.
Mental Health Texas Website
Provides information and links to resources about mental health conditions and service providers within Texas
Navigate Life Texas Website
Provides information and links to resources for families raising children with disabilities living in Texas
Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium
The Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC) is a network or Texas health-related institutions of higher learning focused on addressing urgent mental health challenges and improving the mental health care system in this state in relation to children and adolescents.
Partners Resource Network
A network of Parent Training and Information Centers that provide free information and resources to parents to understand their child’s different abilities and their rights and responsibilities under special education laws
National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas (NAMI)
NAMI Texas is a grassroots organization made up of individuals living with mental illness, family members, friend, and professionals. NAMI Texas has a variety of education and support programs provided through 27 local affiliates throughout Texas.
Texas Parent to Parent
Provides support, information, and education for families of children and adults with disabilities, mental health conditions, and other health care needs
Texas Health and Human Services – Children’s Mental Health
Describes public mental health services offered throughout Texas, eligibility requirements, and how to locate local providers
Texas Health and Human Services – Family Guide to Children’s Mental Health Services
Provides guidance to family members seeking mental health services for their child
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1 – 800 – 273 – TALK provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones
Texas Youth Helpline
1 – 800- 989 – 6884 provides 24/7 free and confidential phone, text, and chat support to youth and families in crisis, including help finding information and services
Texas Parent’s Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Process (English)
Explains the individualized education program (IEP) process for a student in a special education program
Texas Parent’s Guide to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Process (Spanish)
Explains the individualized education program (IEP) process for a student in a special education program
Community Resource Coordination Groups
Community Resource Coordination Groups (CRCGs) connect people with services and work within their community to identify services gaps and break down barriers
Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative
Collaboration of organizations and individuals who work together to reduce suicides within the state; includes a list of local suicide coalitions
Mental Health Gov Website
National website providing information about recognizing mental health concerns and accessing services, with pages for youth and family members
NIMH Digital Shareables on Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Families and educators can use these resources to help raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health and early diagnosis and treatment by sharing information and materials based on the latest research.
Seize the Awkward
Campaign providing tools and resources to help individuals have a conversation about mental health and get past any awkward feelings
#BeThe1To
A national campaign to train all people to understand the five steps for communicating with someone who may be suicidal
