In Case of Emergency
Call 911 or go the the nearest Emergency Room immediately if you or someone you know is in crisis or poses a threat of danger to self or others.
Additional Resources
988 is the number to call for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or: Connect online
211 is the number to call for the Social Services Helpline (offers information about local resources to those struggling with social/financial/health needs), or: Connect online
The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is the community mental health program for Central Texas. It offers affordable services to persons with mental illness or disabilities (charges are determined based on ability to pay). Their program for children/adolescents is the Klaras Center for Families: Connect
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is an excellent & reliable source of information regarding your child’s care. Just connect, then go to “Families/Youth” (no password required) to find many practical & useful resources, such as “Facts for Families”, “Parents’ Medication Guide”, etc: Connect
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is another reliable resource for mental health information & support: Connect
Fred Rogers was not just the creator of the famed children’s television program, but was also a specialist in the fields of child development & early childhood education. He trained & collaborated with many founders of modern-day child psychiatry & is esteemed by that profession to this day. His works remain a mainstay for anyone interested in helping children. To learn more & watch full episodes: Click Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
For parents/professionals: the following series of interviews done with Fred Rogers by the Television Academy are full of wisdom regarding the inner lives of children. Follow the link below: search ‘fred rogers interviews’, then open ‘Interview, Fred Rogers’, which will open episode 3/9…just click ‘full interview’, and all 9 episodes will appear: Connect