Are you experiencing a mental health crisis?
If you or someone you know has a mental health, substance use or suicidal crisis, call 988. When there’s an imminent risk of harm to someone’s life, call 911 and state it’s a mental health crisis. If police are involved, ask for a mental health officer.
Urgent Crisis Hotlines
Guadalupe County residents may call the Bluebonnet Trails 24/7 Crisis Hotline at (800) 841-1255.
Anyone in the U.S. may call or text the 24/7 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or (800) 273-8255.
For non-emergency situations
If you have questions about mental health issues or want peer-support, contact the NAMI HelpLine Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Central Time (Guadalupe County’s time zone):
Phone (800) 950-6264.
Text “HELPLINE” to 62640. Texans may text “HELPLINETX” to 62640.
For online chat, go to nami.org/help and click the “Chat with us” button.
People experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters may call the 24/7 Disaster Distress Helpline at (800) 985-5990.
Mobile Crisis Response
The Agape Center Mobile Response Team provides trauma-informed crisis intervention and de-escalation services on the scene to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis related to mental health, depression, and suicidal ideation. This service is only available in Guadalupe County, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (830) 832-1509.
Agricultural Workers, Farmers and Ranchers
Texas agricultural workers may call the AgriStress Helpline at 833-897-2474.
BIPOC
Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Native and Muslim people may call BlackLine at (800) 604-5841 .
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault
Thriving Hearts Crisis Center serves victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes, and Wilson counties. Call their 24/7 crisis hotline at (800) 834--2033.
First Responders and Healthcare Workers
Adult first responders and healthcare workers in Texas, and their family members, may call the Heroes Helpline at (833) 367-4689.
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ people of all ages may call the LGBT National Hotline at (888) 843-4564.
LGBTQ youth under 25 may call the TrevorLifeline at (866) 488-7386.
Transgender people call the Trans Lifeline at (877) 565-8860.
Youth
Teens and young adults may contact the NAMI Youth and Young Adult HelpLine Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Central Time (Guadalupe County’s time zone). Phone (800) 950-6264. or text “Friend” to 62640.
Youth or their parents may call or text the Texas Youth Helpline at (800) 989-6884.
Veterans and Military
Veterans, service members and those who support them may call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 or (800) 273-8255 and press 1. Or text 838255.
“Navigating a Mental Health Crisis: A NAMI Resource Guide for Those Experiencing a Mental Health Emergency”
To prepare yourself or your family for a mental health crises, you may download a free resource guide from NAMI: