Resources
Mental health resources in Dallas, TX
Crisis lines, the local mental health authority, low-cost care, and licensed therapists accepting new patients in Dallas.
Local Mental Health Authority
Metrocare Services
Dallas is in Dallas County, served by Metrocare Services. They offer crisis services and sliding-scale care regardless of insurance. See Dallas County resources for details.
In a crisis (24/7)
988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7 (en español: marca 988 y oprime 2).Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor.Veterans Crisis LineDial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) ↗24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.
Find ongoing care
Find a therapist with TendLicensed Texas therapists with current openings, matched to your insurance.SAMHSA National HelplineFree, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information — 1-800-662-HELP (4357).FindTreatment.gov ↗SAMHSA's national directory of mental-health and substance-use treatment.211 Texas ↗Dial 211 for local health and human-services referrals anywhere in Texas.
Find a therapist in Dallas
Licensed Texas therapists who take your insurance and have current openings — online statewide or in person.
Find a therapist in Dallas →Tend is not an emergency service. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.