Pennie Johnson, LPC, CSAT
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 first.
Emergency Resources
This is a list of nationwide U.S. mental health emergency and crisis hotlines. All are free, confidential, and available 24/7 (unless noted).
DFW Crisis Line: dial 988
Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas: 214-828-1000
Metrocare: 214-743-1215
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text: 988 Chat: 988lifeline.org (For suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance use, or any mental health crisis. English/Spanish; Deaf/Hard of Hearing options available.)
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 (English) Text AYUDA to 741741 (Spanish) (For any crisis — anxiety, depression, stress, etc.)
SAMHSA National Helpline
Substance Use & Treatment Referral: Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) TTY: 1-800-487-4889 (Info and referrals for mental health/substance use treatment.)
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or text: 1-800-985-5990 Text TalkWithUs to 66746 (For emotional support after disasters or traumatic events.)
Veterans Crisis Line
Call: 988 then press 1 OR call: 1-800-273-8255 then press 1 Text: 838255 Chat: veteranscrisisline.net
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Perinatal/postpartum concerns - Call: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
The Trevor Project
LGBTQ+ youth, 24/7 - Call: 1-866-488-7386 Text START to 678678 Chat: thetrevorproject.org
Trans Lifeline
Trans & questioning peer support - Call: 1-877-565-8860