Family Resources

TJJD and Probation Departments across the state work in a variety of ways every day to provide education, information and support to families of youth who are already involved or at risk of becoming involved in the Texas juvenile justice system. We know youth do better with strong family support, and we do our best to help you along the way.

Are you looking for help for your son or daughter and don’t know where to go? Use the resources below to get more information.

We’re in crisis now. Who can I contact?

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988)
If you’re thinking about suicide or know someone who is, the Lifeline network is available 24/7. Anyone in the US can call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential suicide or emotional crisis support.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) for English, 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish

Texas Youth Helpline
The Texas Youth Helpline provides free, confidential services to youth, their parents and other family members of youth in crisis who need help finding a counselor, safe shelter, legal info or just need someone with whom to talk.

National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or Online Chat

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522

The Eldercare Services Helpline
1-800-677-1116  

Veteran’s Crisis Line
1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Crisis Chat or text: 8388255

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish), or text TalkWithUs for English or Hablanos for Spanish to 66746. (Spanish speakers from Puerto Rico can text Hablanos to 1-787-339-2663.)

Mental Health America of Texas

Texas Suicide Prevention Council

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill – Texas Affiliate

National Institute of Mental Health

  • US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
    Find the right drug abuse treatment program or alcohol abuse treatment program with the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
    Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. This website will help you find local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous.
  • Al-Anon
    Al-Anon Family Groups meet in over 130 countries to help families and friends of problem drinkers recover from the impacts of a loved one’s drinking. Members help each other by practicing the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous themselves, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. This website will help you find local meetings of Al-Anon groups.
  • Texas Health and Human Services Youth Substance Abuse
    This page provides guidance on youth substance abuse programs in Texas for prevention and treatment.

  • Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
    Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) manages community-based programs that prevent delinquency, abuse, neglect and exploitation of Texas children.This website will help you find services in your county.
  • Texas Education Agency, Communities in Schools
    Texas Education Agency’s Communities In Schools (CIS) program surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS engages students in learning through case management and whole school services, including counseling, tutoring, pre-employment training, health and mental health services, and mentoring.
  • Texas Challenge Academy
    The Texas Challenge Academy (TCA) is a volunteer program for 16 to 18 year old teens that are at risk of dropping out or that have already dropped out of high school. The program is open to all students, without regard to race, sex, religious affiliation or household income. The program requires a 17 1/2 month commitment and is divided into three phases, including a 5 and ½ month residential program.

  • Job Corps
    Call toll free, 1-800-733-5627, for information about free residential programs for young men and women, ages 16-24, that empower youth to take responsibility for their employability through the integration of vocational skills and academic achievement.
  • Workforce Solutions
    The Texas Workforce Commission, 28 Workforce Development Boards and their service contractors work together to provide workforce solutions for Texans. Workforce Solutions offices are located throughout Texas to serve you.
  • Texas Workforce Commission
    Plan your career and make career-related decisions. Explore new career opportunities, find wage and occupation information, learn about your interests and abilities, and use other labor market resources.
  • Transitional Living Services for Texas Youth and Young Adults
    Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Texas Youth Connection website contains information on services available to foster youth and other youth who are transitioning to adulthood.

  • Office of the Attorney General
    As the official child support enforcement agency for the State of Texas, the Office of the Attorney General provides services for parents who wish to obtain or provide support for their children. This website will help you apply for services.

  • Community Resource Coordination Group (CRCG)
    Reach out to your area Community Resource Coordination Group for help finding services in your local community.
  • Juvenile Probation Department
    Your local Juvenile Probation Department can assist you with questions about the juvenile legal system and related services in your community.
  • Aunt Bertha
    Aunt Bertha collects all federal, state, county, city, neighborhood, and charity program information and makes it easy to find food, health, housing and employment programs.
  • 211
    2-1-1 Texas is a free, easy-to-remember phone number connecting callers with health and human services in their community, state benefits, and a place to report abuse. Information and Referral (option 1) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the year. Information can be provided in over 90 different languages.
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