Help & Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress, thoughts of suicide, or a mental health crisis, support is available. The following resources provide immediate crisis support, mental health services, and suicide prevention information.
Immediate Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
24/7 confidential support in the United States
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
24/7 crisis support via text message
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255
Support for veterans, service members, and military families
Emergency Services
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Resources
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Education, support, advocacy, and suicide prevention resources
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
National suicide prevention training and educational resources.
American Association of Suicidology
Resources related to suicide prevention, research, and postvention
LGBTQ+ Support Resources
The Trevor Project
Crisis support and mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youth
Trans Lifeline
Peer support hotline run by and for trans individuals
Texas & Local Resources
Texas Mental Health Crisis Services
Statewide crisis and behavioral health resources
StarCare Specialty Health System
Mental health and crisis services in the Lubbock area
Additional Information
The Suicide Risk and Prevention Research (SRPR) Laboratory provides research and educational information related to suicide prevention and mental health. This website is not a substitute for emergency or clinical mental health services.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact a crisis service provider or emergency services immediately.