View local community resources and tips for supporting your mental and emotional health.
Local Community Mental Health Providers
These community organizations are available to provide support to North Texans experiencing mental health challenges.
Adapt 24/7 Mobile Crisis Hotline: 866-260-8000
Collin County (Lifepath): 877-422-5939
Denton County (Mobile Crisis Outreach Team): 800-762- 0157
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
North Alliance on Mental Illness 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text “NAMI” to 741-741
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (DFW’s designated Local Behavioral Health Authority): 877-653-6363 or 214-366-9407
Southern Dallas Area Behavioral Health (walk-in clinic): 4215 Gannon Lane, Dallas 75237. Phone: 972-283-9090
Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas 24/7 Crisis Line: 988-828-1000
Texas Health Resources: 682-626-8719
Tips for Improved Mental Health
Mindfulness: Give your brain an opportunity to rest to decrease stress, improve focus and support a healthy immune system. Be sure to prioritize downtime, mindfulness and quiet in your life, even if it’s just a few moments a day. Practice being mindful, slowing down your thoughts and/or meditating on something positive, like the phrase, “All is well.”
Breathwork: Feeling stressed? Take a breather! Breathe in for 4 seconds and slowly breathe out. Repeat several times.
Exercise: Exercise is highly connected to mental health, so look for ways to incorporate more movement into your days. For example, take a brisk 10-minute walk to step away from stressors and clear your mind.
Sleep: Good sleep is a foundation for mental health. If you’re having trouble sleeping, try cutting back on caffeine and avoiding screens at least 1 hour before bedtime.
Fun: Look for opportunities to have fun! Having fun gives your brain a break from stress and worries and can help remind you of all the good things in life.
Interpersonal connections: Stay connected to people you love through phone calls, text or video chats.
Nutrition: Be mindful of “unhelpful coping strategies” like smoking and drinking—try to keep them to a minimum.
If you feel overwhelmed or unsafe, seek help from a local mental healthcare provider.
