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Crisis Resources and Helplines

A list of local and national helplines and resources.

If you have a medical emergency please dial 911 or 988 for a mental health emergency

Local Assistance 

2-1-1 Texas
Dial 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905
For help with many crises and emergency situations, you can dial 2-1-1 for assistance in your area, or visit the link for more information. 

Son-Shine Outreach Center
1680 TX-75
Madisonville, TX 77864 
Provides prescription assistance, utility assistance (electric, gas, and water) and a food pantry. Food is distributed Tue, Wed, and Thurs from 9-12 and 1-4.
936-348-5282

Madisonville Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantry at the Madison County Fair Grounds. Families are provided food at the fairgrounds the 4th Thursday of the month from 11 to 12:30 (3rd Thursday in March and November).
591 Industrial Park Boulevard
Madisonville, TX 77864 
979-779-3663

Mental Health

MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley
Bryan, TX
Through the Texas Department of State Health Services and Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities Services, we have the administrative responsibility and authority to provide a continuum of mental health and intellectual and developmental disability services to eligible individuals who live in Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington counties. 
Main Line: 979-822-6467
Mental Health Routine Services: 979-361-9815
Toll Free: 1-800-282-6467
24/7 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Crisis Hotline: 1-888-522-8262

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24 hour crisis hotline
24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
988

Texas Youth Helpline
24 hour crisis hotline
Call 1-866-339-5257
Chat Online

LGBTQ National Help center
Serving gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people by providing free & confidential peer-support and local resources.
Coming Out Support: 1-888-688-5428 
Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743
LGBTQ National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
SAGE LGBTQ Elder Hotline: 1-888-234-7243

The Trevor Project
24/7 Suicide Prevention Hotline for LGBTQ Teens and Young Adults
http://www.thetrevorproject.org

Providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people ages 13-24.

Domestic Violence

The National Domestic Violence Hotline
We’re here to help, and your safety is our top priority. All calls and chats are completely confidential.
1-800-799- SAFE (7233)
Text: "START" to 88788

Womenslaw.org
A project of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, providing legal information and support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. 

SAAFE House
Women's shelter
Huntsville, TX
Hotline: (936) 291-3369
Phone: (936) 291-3529
Email: besafe@saafehouse.org
Counties Served: Walker, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity

Phoebe's Home (Twin Cities Mission)
Bryan, TX
Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Phone: 979-822-7511 
Serving Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson and Washington Counties. Services: Residential Programs, Case Management, Legal Advocacy, Individual, Group, and Family Counseling, Emergency Shelter(up to 45 days).

Scotty's House
Our mission is to provide safety, healing and justice for children victimized by abuse through professional assessment, counseling and education in a compassionate and collaborative approach. 
979-703-8813

Still Creek Ranch
Still Creek Ranch's mission is to rescue at-risk children and raise them to be anchored in hope, restored through Christ, and equipped for life.  We seek to have a multi-generational impact by breaking the cycle of crisis and empowering them to make Biblical decisions, have healthy relationships, and reach their full God-given potential.
979-589-3206

Pregnancy 

Hope Pregnancy Center
College Station, TX
Hope Pregnancy Center exists to serve women and men facing unplanned pregnancies. All services are confidential and free of charge. 
1-979-695-9193

Sexual Assault

Brazos Valley Sexual Assault Resource Center
Bryan, TX
SARC offers services to all those affected by sexual assault regardless of gender, sex, race, ability, age, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation. 
1-979-731-1000

National Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
1-800-656-4673

Addiction

Third Day Treatment
College Station, TX
Our vision is to assist individuals, both men and women, suffering from the direct and indirect negative consequences of drug and alcohol Misuse, Abuse, and Dependence. 
1-979-703-8292

BVCASA
Bryan, TX
Addressing substance abuse and addiction through an array of services provided within the Brazos Valley.
1-979-846-3560