While we cannot endorse a certain agency or counselor, we would like to make you aware that there is help available to you in our community. Some options as well as other useful links are listed below.
Crisis Lines
Immediate access to the emergency service operator- 911
Fort Worth MHMR Crisis Line and Mobile Outreach Team
817-335-3022
Suicide Crisis Line
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Spanish-Speaking Suicide Crisis Line
1-877-SUICIDA (784-2432)
National Suicide Hotline
1-800-SUICIDE
National Self-Injury Hotline
1-800-366-8288
National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline
1-800-799- SAFE
National Runaway Hotline
1-888-580-HELP
Reporting Child or Elderly Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation
DFPS - Department of Family and Protective Services
1-800-252-5400
24 hrs. /day
Department of Family and Protective Services / Child Protective Services
Please report any sign of abuse or neglect to a child or elderly person.
Report Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation:
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) offers a central location to report:
Child abuse and neglect, Elderly or adults with disabilities abuse, neglect, or exploitation,
Abuse of children in licensed child-care facilities or treatment centers for the entire State of Texas, Abuse of clients served by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) employees in State Hospitals or State Schools.
The law requires any person who believes that a child, or person 65 years or older, or an adult with disabilities is being abused, neglected, or exploited to report the circumstances to DFPS. A person making a report is immune from civil or criminal liability provided they make the report in good faith, and the name of the person making the report is kept confidential. Any person suspecting abuse and not reporting it can be held liable for a misdemeanor or state jail felony. Time frames for investigating reports are based on severity of allegations. Reporting suspected child abuse makes it possible for a family to get help.
Emergencies
If this is a life threatening or emergency situation, call your local law enforcement agency or 911 immediately.
Two Ways to Report Abuse
1-800-252-5400
Call our Abuse Hotline toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, nationwide.
www.txabusehotline.org
Make your report through our secure web site and you will receive a response within 24 hours.
We cannot accept e-mail reports of suspected abuse or neglect.
Here for Youth
Here for Youth is a comprehensive database of mental health providers, organizations, resources and information related to youth mental health in North Texas.
ACH Child and Family Services
817.335.HOPE (4673)
3712 Wichita Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76119
(FREE Youth and Family Counseling for youth up to age 17 and families struggling with real-life issues. FREE Skill Building Classes for youth ages 10-17 and parents needing help with real-life skills. Class topics include goal-setting, decision making, self-improvement and effective communication skills.)
Counseling Center of Denton
(940) 382-5329 or (800) 897-7068
Youth and Family Counseling
972-724-2005
The Parenting Center
Individual, group and play therapy, and family counseling.
(817) 332-6348
Family Counseling Center Association
817-534-2189
Metropolitan Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy
Fort Worth, TX
817-535-6300
The WARM Place
Support services for children grieving the loss of a loved one.
(817) 534-3293
Texas Women's University
Individual and group counseling.
(940) 898-2600
The Excel Center
Specialized Day Treatment Centers meeting the emotional, behavioral and
chemical dependency needs of adults, children and adolescents.
817-335-6429
Denton County Friends of the Family
Child and adolescent programs, outreach, advocacy for child safety, crisis line, sexual assault or abuse, safe shelter, and violence recovery
Metro 940-387-5131
Crisis Line 940-382-7273
University of North Texas- Counseling and Human Development Center
Individual and group counseling, individual and group play therapy, couples counseling.
(940) 565-2970
University of North Texas- Child and Family Resource Clinic
940-565-2066
Cook Children's Behavioral Unit
682-885-4000 or 682-885-3917
National Suicide Hotline
1-800- SUICIDE
National Self-Injury Hotline
1-800-366-8288
National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline
1-800-799- SAFE
National Runaway Hotline
1-888-580-HELP
The Community Storehouse
Comprehensive Care for Children and Families Experiencing Life Crisis Events
Office (817) 431-3340
Resale Shoppe (817) 741-3341
Client Services (817) 491-8800
Counseling Center of Denton
(940) 382-5329 or (800) 897-7068
No-charge "Family Connection" program is funded by the State of Texas.
They also provide services for screening for ADHD.
Denton County MHMR
Mental Health - Mental Retardation Center
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team - suicide and threat
Hotline Services - Suicide, threat, interventions
1-800-762-0157 or 940-387-5555
The Parenting Center
Individual, group and play therapy, and family counseling.
(817) 332-6348
Betty Ford Center
Families with drug and alcohol problems
972-751-0363
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Read articles, publications, order books about kidnapping, sexual exploitation, and other dangers to your children
Parent Support Sites
