There is Help. There is Hope.
The Mental Health Team is here to support our community members facing mental health challenges. If you are currently dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues, please let us walk with you.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
In a Mental Health Crisis? Speak with someone now. Call or text 988 to access the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Available 24 hours in English and Spanish.
Options if you are in CRISIS or are witnessing a mental health emergency:
- 988: Call OR TEXT Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- 911: Call, let them know that it is a mental health emergency
- 210 207-7273: San Antonio Police Crisis Intervention Team (Trained Mental Health Officers)
- 210 335-6000: Bexar County Sherriff’s Mental Health Unit (Request a Mental Health Deputy and/or emergency dispatch)
While struggling with your mental health may feel isolating, we want you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE:
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
- 1 in 25 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
- 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
- 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
DESPITE THE STATISTICS, THERE IS HOPE AND TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE.
Mental Health Partners
NAMI San Antonio is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people affected by mental illness. They provide NAMI education and support programs in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Contact the NAMI Helpline BTC-SA coordinates its efforts with NAMI. It builds connections between congregations and service providers, trains people to be companions with one another for mental and behavioral health, brings hope and compassion to our city through clusters of congregations in each district, and makes known the resources available (SACRD.org) to all for continued wellness. STCH Ministries Family Counseling provides care when individuals, couples, and families need help sorting through the challenges of life. Counseling services are provided regardless of an individual or family’s ability to pay for them. Donations toward services are accepted and appreciated. HHCI is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility for individuals and families through educational programs, training, clinical services, and research. One of their key initiatives, Gateway to Hope training, helps establish local support networks. This program has been recognized as a best practice in mental health initiatives and is recommended by FPC's mental health team. By collaborating with mental health providers, faith communities can play a significant role in aiding the recovery journey of those with mental illness. Join HHCI in their mission to empower, transform, and renew lives through mental health training opportunities. Get Help - the best thing you can do is call 832-831-7337 | The Hope Line, open daily 5 PM - 8PM, 30 Minute peer counseling over the phone, a safe place to unwind. HHCI is not a crisis or medical clinic, for emergencies please call 911. Contact: Clinical & Supportive Services at (713) 871-1004 x570 PCHAS established its Counseling Centers to contribute to the mental wellness of the communities it serves. In addition to counseling, PCHAS offers an array of programs that serve children and families including Foster Care & Adoption, Single-Parent Family, Child & Family and Transitional Living. PCHAS counseling is in-network with various insurance providers and also accepts self-paying clients. If you live in San Antonio or want to arrange for virtual sessions call 210.670.6572 for an appointment.
Monday through Friday from 10 am - 10 pm ET
800-950-NAMI (6264)
