Mental Health Resource and Crisis Manual Serving Galveston & Brazoria Counties PO Box 4096 Alvin, TX 77512 2206 N Gordon Alvin, TX 77511 www.namigulfcoast.org Phone: 281-585-3100 Fax: 281-824-9441 [email protected] It is the mission of NAMI Gulf Coast to provide support, education, and service advocacy for families and individuals affected by mental illness. Eliminating the stigma of mental illness is the primary goal for NAMI Gulf Coast. The hope is that one day mental illness will be treated with the same compassion and understanding as any other illness. Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Treatment For Adolescents and Adults New Dimensions specializes in helping individuals and families develop the skills they need to cope with life’s challenges. Some of the areas we treat include: suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, addictions, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, anger issues, OCD, and behavioral problems. Our programs include: - Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program - Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Programs - Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Programs - Dual Diagnosis Program/Co-occurring Condition Programs If someone you know is in a crisis, New Dimensions can help! Clear Lake: Katy: 1345 Space Park Drive, Ste. C 607 Park Grove Drive, Ste. A Houston, Texas 77058 Katy, Texas 77450 The Woodlands: 25511 Budde Road, Ste. 2401 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 800-685-9796 www.nddtreatment.com Thank You Conference Sponsors! It is because of your generosity that NAMI Gulf Coast can continue our mission to educate and advocate for those affected by a mental health condition. Thank You Conference Sponsors! Bill and Judy Biggs Contents Crisis Numbers .................................................................................................. 2 Nearby NAMI Affiliates in Texas ....................................................................... 5 Gulf Coast Center Non-Crisis Numbers ............................................................ 5 NAMI GC Family Support Meetings .................................................................. 6 Children’s Services ........................................................................................... 6 Faith-Based Charities ...................................................................................... 20 Financial, Nutrition, & Medication Assistance ................................................. 21 Food Pantries .................................................................................................. 29 Comprehensive Healthcare Centers & Crisis Clinics ...................................... 32 Legal Assistance ............................................................................................. 43 Mental Health Deputies & MCOT Services ..................................................... 46 Psychiatric Hospitals/Psychiatric Services ...................................................... 47 Housing, Shelters, & Group Homes ................................................................ 53 Other National Mental Health Organizations & Sources of MH Education ..... 62 Substance Abuse Services ............................................................................. 63 Support Groups (other than NAMI GC) ........................................................... 79 Therapists & Counseling Services .................................................................. 83 Website designed to aid in finding a therapist or psychiatrist ......................... 91 Psychiatrists .................................................................................................... 91 Transportation ................................................................................................. 93 Local United Way Organizations ..................................................................... 93 Other Non-Profits ............................................................................................ 94 Veteran Services ........................................................................................... 104 Resources for Persons Identifying as LGBTQ+ ............................................ 109 Warning Signs of a Mental Health Problem .................................................. 114 Finding Help .................................................................................................. 114 Deciding Which Type of Professional to Call ................................................ 114 Medicine and Mental Health Professionals ................................................... 116 Taking Care of Yourself ................................................................................ 116 Paying For Help ............................................................................................ 117 Planning for Your Family Member’s Future .................................................. 118 Rights for Individuals with Mental Illness ...................................................... 118 Coping with a Crisis ...................................................................................... 118 WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE ................................................................... 119 Updated 9/24/2019 1 Crisis Numbers Gulf Coast Center Crisis 24-Hour Helpline Response & Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) Galveston & Brazoria Counties 1-866-729-3848 Crisis Intervention of Houston 713-468-5463 713-526-8088 (Español) Harris Center Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) Harris County 713-970-7000 Teen Line (Open 8pm – 12am CST) 310-855-HOPE (4673) 800-TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (TOLL FREE US & CANADA) TEXT TEEN to 839863 Calls are redirected to Didi Hirsch's Suicide Prevention Center after hours. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio) (Both individuals and concerned loved ones can call to speak with a crisis counselor) 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 1-888-628-9454 (Español) 1-800-273-8255 or text 838255 (Veterans Crisis Line); Chat options available @ https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ 800-273-8255 (Video Relay Service) 800-799-4889 (TTY) 800-273-8255 (Voice/Caption Phone) Online chat options also available for persons with deafness or hearing impairments @ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/for-deaf-hard-of-hearing/ Suicide Hotline 1-800-784-2433 Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 1-800-846-8517 (Deaf & Hard of Hearing) National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Crisis Hotline Emergency hotline for victims of domestic and sexual violence Updated 9/24/2019 2 713-473-2801 Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County Hotline Emergency hotline for victims of domestic and sexual violence Toll Free: 1-888-919-SAFE (7233) Local: 409-765-SAFE (7233) Gay & Lesbian Switchboard (Houston) 713-529-3211 The Trevor Project LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Text “START” to 678678 for text chat or visit the website for online chat @ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 1-866-488-7386 (24/7) Safe Haven Refuge Crisis Counseling 844-212-1382 Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA) Crisis Counseling 1-800-510-3111 Texas 2-1-1 (Available for crisis help when safety of self and others is not at immediate risk) 2-1-1 Option 8 Mental Health Deputies (Can only be called when someone is an active danger to themselves or others) Brazoria County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant: Shane Vandergriff 979-849-2441 Galveston County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant: Jaime Castro 409-766-2323 Updated 9/24/2019 3 NAMI Gulf Coast has many opportunities to get involved! Here are a few ways you can help: • Volunteer in the office • Monthly pledges, contributions, and memorials • Become a corporate or individual event sponsor • Teach classes (training provided) • Donate in-kind goods (household goods, hygiene products, clothing, etc.) Please let us know how you would like to help by calling our office at 281-585-3100 or emailing us at [email protected] Updated 9/24/2019 4 Nearby NAMI Affiliates in Texas NAMI TEXAS www.namitexas.org Main: 512-693-2000 Helpline: 800-273-8255 NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL www.nami.org ILLNESS Main: 703-524-7600 Helpline: 800-950-6264 Member Services: 888-999-6264 NAMI Greater Houston www.namigreaterhouston.org Houston, TX 77266 713-970-4419 [email protected] Services Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties NAMI Golden Triangle https://namitexas.org/nami-golden-triangle/ Beaumont, TX 77723 409-835-7121 [email protected] Services Southeast Texas NAMI Austin www.namiaustin.org Austin, TX 78703 512-420-9810 [email protected] Services Austin & Central Texas NAMI San Antonio www.nami-sat.org San Antonio, TX 78212 210-734-3349 [email protected] Locate other NAMIs: https://www.nami.org/Local-NAMI Gulf Coast Center Non-Crisis Numbers Intake: 1-800-643-0967 Children’s: 1-877-226-8780 Main: 409-763-2373 Updated 9/24/2019 5 NAMI GC Family Support Meetings Alvin Individual Meeting Meets every third Thursday of each month Westover Cove Apts. 2200 Mustang Rd. Alvin, TX 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm La Marque Family & Individual Meets every second Monday of each month St. Michael’s Episcopal Church 1601 Lake Rd. La Marque, TX 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Lake Jackson Family & Individual Meets every second Thursday of each month CHI St. Luke’s Health 100 Medical Dr. Rm. B & C Lake Jackson, TX 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Galveston Family & Individual Meets every first and third Tuesday of each month Moody Methodist Church 2803 53rd St. Galveston, TX 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm “Care and Share” begins at 6pm at each meeting.