Military and Veterans : Hotlines

Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can call or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors will to talk confidentially 24-7.

Confidential call center Veterans and their families can talk about military experiences or other issues they are facing readjusting to civilian life. Staff comprised of combat Veterans and their family members.

When things feel unbearable, or if you’re having thoughts of ending your life, support is available. VA offers a number of programs and resources for Veterans and their loved ones, friends, and health care providers.

Confidential peer support network providing immediate, free, and long-term peer support through confidential phone, chat, text, and email conversations for the entire military community, including anyone who has ever worn the uniform, as well as the family members and the caregivers who love and support them.

Calls answered by a live agent 24/7. Hotline is staffed by more than 60 agents with extensive VA programs and services training. Majority of agents are a Veteran, military family member, caregiver, or a survivor.

Committed to helping Texas citizens connect with needed services. Whether by phone or internet, our goal is to present accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from state and local services.

Call the Texas Abuse Hotline when the situation is urgent. Urgent means someone faces an immediate risk of abuse or neglect that could result in death or serious harm.

Trained volunteers are ready to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will listen to your problem, help you consider your choices, and develop a sensible solution.

Provide confidential assistance, educational programs, and hope to families in need. The scope of family violence is limitless: casualties of physical/mental abuse, to after-effects of violence spanning generations.

Emergency shelter for children of families experiencing a crisis. Services include critical need for parental stress relief, hospitalization, incarceration, rehab, homelessness, deportation, child protective placement, and/or utilities disconnect.

Nonprofit organization working with the community, media, schools and all law enforcement agencies to solve crimes. All information received is anonymous and protected.

Mental health crisis hotline manned professionals available to the public. Crisis Hotline Specialists initially provide verbal crisis resolution and are trained to assist in verbal de-escalation and link individuals who need help to local mental health resources in the community.

Provide information to citizens who suspect they have been exposed to toxic substances, or may have had adverse reactions to food, plants, or insect stings. Offer professional educational and training opportunities for healthcare professionals, residents, and students of medicine, nursing, and pharmacy.