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The John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center is a joint operation between the Health and Human Services Commission and UTHealth Houston. It is a state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital and learning center.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline ( 988 ) is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress.

Prepare for the present and the future. Caregivers and their loved ones can benefit from trainings and resources that help them plan for the present and the future.

Caregivers provide important support for their loved ones, but there are times when they could use a helping hand.

Providing care for a loved one can be rewarding but also stressful. It’s important that while caregivers are providing care to others, they don’t ignore their own physical, mental and social health needs. Explore the resources available for respite, mental health care and support groups.

If you are a caregiver, know that you are not alone and there are resources available to help you and your family. Use this page to learn what a caregiver is, how to take time for yourself, prepare for present and future needs, and to seek supportive services as they are needed.

This page provides information about COVID-19 to Texans receiving HHS services.

There are programs available to help people with mental illness who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless find and keep housing.

HHSC created a team dedicated to Rural Mental Health in September 2022. Rural Mental Health gives voice to rural Texans and the unique opportunities and challenges they experience accessing care.

Join the fight against the fentanyl crisis by learning what fentanyl is and get connected to resources to help you and your community.

The best way to support your community is by knowing what they need, when they need it. This page can assist you in connecting the people you serve to the care they need to live fuller, healthier lives.

Not sure how to support a loved one in need? We’ll show you how to become a person to turn to.

Children need to feel heard and comforted. Making yourself available to listen is the first step in helping them. It may be hard at first, but with patience, you can be the person they turn to in their time of need.

When you feel stuck in a low place, figuring out where to turn for help can be a struggle. But if you look around you, there’s someone or something you can turn to for support. Reach out to people you trust for help through the tough times.

If you’re struggling and looking for support, you’ve turned to the right place. We’ll show you that there are people and places close by that can help you with what you’re experiencing.