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Houston-first community resource network in development.

In an emergency

Emergency

If you are in danger right now, use these numbers.

Purpose Link is not an emergency service and cannot respond to emergencies. These numbers are staffed around the clock.

English: Choose the line that fits what is happening. Español: Elige la línea que mejor corresponda a lo que está pasando.

Reviewed Sep 2026 — services can change; call to confirm.

911

Immediate danger, a medical emergency, a fire, or a crime in progress.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for suicidal thoughts, a mental health crisis, or emotional distress. Available 24/7. Veterans: call 988 then press 1.

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 for crisis support. Available 24/7.

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referral for substance use and mental health, available 24/7 in English and Spanish.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Call 1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788, for help with domestic violence or an unsafe relationship. Available 24/7.

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)

Confidential support for people affected by sexual assault.

National Runaway Safeline

Support for youth in crisis, who have run away, or who are leaving foster care.

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Help for people experiencing or concerned about human trafficking.

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ young people)

Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.

Trans Lifeline

Peer support phone service run by and for trans people.

If you are not sure where to start and it is not an emergency, use Find Help.