Crisis Assistance
For Crisis Assistance
If you have an urgent psychological concern and need to speak with a mental health counselor immediately please call 281-283-2580 and press 2, or call the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, text "HOME" to 741-741, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Other 24-Hour Crisis Lines
| Name of Crisis Line | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Veteran Crisis Line | 1-800-784-2433, press 1 |
| Spanish Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-888-628-9454 |
| Deaf/Hard of Hearing Lifeline | TTY – 800-799-4889 |
| Gay & Lesbian Switchboard Houston | 713-529-0037 |
| Trans Lifeline | 1-877-330-6366 |
| The Trevor Project | 1-866-488-7386 |
| Trevor Textline | Text "START" to 678678 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 |
| National Sexual Assault Hotline | 1-800-656-4673 |
| Disaster Distress Helpline | 1-800-985-5990 |
| Disaster Distress Textline | Text "TalkWithUs" to 66746 |
CARE Team Information
Are you urgently concerned about a currently enrolled UHCL student? Please consider making a report to the Crisis Awareness Response Emergency (CARE) Team for students with behavioral issues or other problems that are interfering with student success and functioning.
Referrals are made to the Dean of Students Office so a CARE Team representative can contact the student and make necessary referrals:
- CARE Concern Report: 281-283-2273
- Dean of Students Office: 281-283-2567
Otherwise, contact one of the services listed below:
24-Hour Crisis Hotlines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255, press 2 for Spanish
- Gay & Lesbian Switchboard Houston: 713-529-0037
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
- Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255, press 1
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
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National Crisis Text Line: Text "Home" to 741741
Mental Health Authorities
Access to mental health authorities is based on the county you reside in.
Nearest Mental Health Authorities:
Clear Lake Campus-Harris County
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD: 713-970-7000
24 Hour Crisis Line: 866-970-4770
9401 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77074
Pearland Campus-Brazoria County
Gulf Coast Center: 409-763-2373
24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 866-729-3848
10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway
Suite 1220
Texas City, TX 77591
Other County Mental Health Authorities:
Chambers County
Spindletop Center: 409-784-5400
24 Hour Crisis Line: 800-633-5686
655 S. 8th St.
Building A
Beaumont, TX 77701
Fort Bend County
Texana: 281-239-1300
24 Hour Crisis Line: 800-633-5686
4910 Airport Avenue
Building D
Rosenberg, TX 77471
Galveston County
Gulf Coast Center: 409-763-2373
24 Hour Crisis Line: 866-729-3848
10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway
Suite 1220
Texas City, TX 77591
Montgomery/Walker/Liberty Counties
Montgomery: 936-521-6100
Walker: 936-291-5800
Liberty: 936-334-3299
24 Hour Crisis Line: 800-659-6994
Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare
233 Sgt Ed Holcomb Blvd
Conroe, TX 77304
Information Assistance
- United Way 24 Hour Helpline: 211
- United Way Centers
- Greater Houston: 713-685-2300
- Bay Area: 281-282-6000
- Fort Bend: 281-207-2300
- Montgomery: 281-292-4155
- Waller: 281-822-4200
Hospitals
- HCA Houston Healthcare ER: 281-332-2511
- Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital: 281-333-5503
- Emergency Care Center (Pearland): 713-363-8020
- Ben Taub Emergency Psychiatric Unit: 713-793-2631
- Psychiatry Clinic: 713-873-4900
- UTMB Adult Psychiatry - Outpatient Only
- Friendswood (Women's Psych Services Only): 281-338-2798
- Galveston: 409-772-0770
- Texas City: 281-338-2798
- Webster: 281-338-2798
- NeuroPsychiatric Center (The Harris Center): 713-970-7070
- UT Harris County Psychiatric Center: 713-741-5000
Family & Children's Services
- UHCL Center for Educational Programs: 281-283-3529
- UHCL Psychological Services: 281-283-3330
- Family Houston: 713-861-4849
- TeenLine: 310-855-4679 or text "TEEN" to 839863 (both only operate 8-11 p.m.)
- Girls and Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000
Self-Help Resources
- AA-Alcoholics Anonymous: 713-686-6300
- re:Mind Depression & Bipolar Support: 713-600-1131
- Mental Health America of Greater Houston: 713-523-8963
- HIV/AIDS Hotline of Texas: 1-800-299-2437
- National STD Hotline: 800-227-8922
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 800-950-6264
- Text "NAMI" to 741741
- NAMI Texas: 512-693-2000
Legal Services
- Lawyer Referral Service: 713-650-0470
- After-hours emergency contact: 713-221-1810
- Legal Line - Voice (Houston Bar Association): 713-759-1133
Shelters/Abuse Services
- The Bay Area Turning Point: 281-286-2525
- The Bridge: 713-473-2801
- The Kinder Emergency Shelter: 713-295-2700
- Houston Area Women's Center: 713-528-6798
- Montrose Counseling Center: 713-529-0037
- New Horizons Family Center: 1-281-422-2292
- The Women's Home: 713-521-3150
UHCL Services
- Accessibility Support Center: 281-283-2648
- Health Services: 281-283-2626
- Police: 281-283-2222
- Center for Student Advocacy and Community: 281-283-2575
Contact
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Counseling and Mental Health Center
Phone: 281-283-2580
Fax: 281-226-7241
www.uhcl.edu/cmhc
SSCB 3103
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 331
Houston, TX 77058-1002
Regular office hours:
Mon: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tue-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please call ahead during holidays and semester breaks.
