Resources & Recommended Reading
Below is a non-exhaustive list of mental health and wellness resources. Be sure to check back frequently for updates!
Crisis Resources
· 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 9-8-8.
TTY: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 9-8-8.
· 2-1-1 Texas: Call or text 2-1-1 or visit the 2-1-1 Texas site
· Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 (Available 24/7).
· Veterans Crisis Line: Call 9-8-8 and press 1.
Community Resources
Aunt Bertha: free search tool for free or low cost social services by zip code
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County: Offers assistance through programs and services for families in need. Call 2-1-1 for help.
https://www.unitedwaysatx.org
LGBTQ+ Support
The Trevor Project: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678678.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 Hotline- 1.800.799.7233 or Text Begin to 88788
Hill Country Crisis Council: 24/7 Hotline- 888-621-0047
Dedicated to stopping the cycle of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and child abuse through education, intervention, and assistance.
https://hillcountrycrisiscouncil.com
Additional Websites:
Texas Council on Family Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Domestic Violence Awareness Project
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Grief and Loss
Children's Bereavement Center- Serving children and families in San Antonio and surrounding areas, the Children's Bereavement Center provides grief counseling and support groups tailored to the unique needs of grieving children and their caregivers. Their programs emphasize a safe and nurturing space to explore feelings of loss.
Grief Share- A nationwide network of faith-based grief support groups designed to provide guidance and community for individuals coping with the loss of a loved one. Grief Share groups meet locally and include video seminars, group discussions, and personal reflection.
Peterson Hospice - offering free in-person support groups in Kerrville, TX
https://www.petersonhealth.com/events/ support group schedule
Compassionate Friends - International group to support loved ones who have experienced the death of a child at any age. Local chapters/support groups available
Https://www.compassionatefriends.org
Mental Health Support
NAMI Greater San Antonio: Offers support for individuals affected by mental illness through advocacy, education, and free mental health groups.
https://nami-sat.org
Hill Country MHDD
Legal Resources
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA): Free legal aid for low-income residents in Texas. Call 888-988-9996 for assistance.
https://www.trla.org
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As per House Bill 4224 (89th Regular Session), which went into effect on Sept. 1, 2025, per Section 181.105 of the Health and Safety Code, here are detailed instructions for consumers:
To request the consumer’s health care records email Nicole at info@nicoledavislcsw.net
To contact Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council here is their website: https://bhec.texas.gov/contact-us/
To file a consumer complaint with the Office of Attorney General’s Consumer Protection here is their website: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection