Mental Health in Dallas: An Assessment of Strengths and Needs
Technical Report by Brittney Sanderson
If you are having suicidal thoughts or thoughts about hurting yourself, call one of these crisis lines:
Adapt 24/7 Mobile Crisis Hotline
1-866-260-8000
Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas 24/7 Crisis Line
214-828-1000
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
NTBHA is the designated Local Behavioral Health Authority for the Dallas Metro Area.
1-877-653-6363 or 214-366-9407
You are not alone. Mental health problems are common. They are treatable. But no one is born knowing how to deal with a mental health issue. Looking for help and resources is an important step in feeling better or helping someone else.
The resources on our site have been carefully prepared to help connect people to experts and providers who can help them.
Spanish Mental Health Online Screenings: here.
Download a list of mental health resources here.*
Find additional help on our website here.
You can also download the MHA Resource Card for general information and statistics.
Back-to-School Toolkits
Click here for back-to-school resources and information. These toolkits are intended for students, parents, and teachers.
Mental Health in Dallas: An Assessment of Strengths and Needs
Technical Report by Brittney Sanderson
Boarding Homes
Mental Health America of Greater Dallas supports safe, clean boarding homes for those that are recovering from mental illness. For a list of boarding homes, click here.
For the most updated, accurate and recent information regarding boarding home facilities and regulations, contact the City of Dallas at 214-670-1972.
*MHA is not responsible for licensing boarding homes. Contact the City of Dallas at 214-670-1972 to learn about licensing procedures.
** Boarding Home Owners Meeting is has been canceled until further notice ***
Mental Health and the Church
Click here for a white paper on preaching and mental health.
You are not alone. Mental health problems are common. They are treatable. But no one is born knowing how to deal with a mental health issue. Looking for help and resources is an important step in feeling better or helping someone else.
The resources on our site have been carefully prepared to help connect people to experts and providers who can help them.
*Listing does not constitute endorsement.
