Office of the Texas Governor Greg Abbott

HHSC Launches Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line

Office of the Governor Texas sent this bulletin at 04/01/2020 08:30 AM CDT

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Office of the Texas Governor, Greg Abbott

Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities

HHSC Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has launched a statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress, or other emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This resource offers support for all Texans and can be reached any time day or night at 833-986-1919.

The line is operated by the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, and offers trauma-informed support and psychological first aid to those experiencing mental health symptoms related to COVID-19. Counseling services are confidential and free of charge.

More information on mental health resources and your local metal health authority can be found on HHSC's website.

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