Our Resources

Emergency/Crisis

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.

  • If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800.273.8255 or Text “TALK” to 74174; Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1.800.799.4889
  • Disaster Distress Helpline 800.985.5990 24/7 or Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
  • The Veterans Crisis Line supports Veterans in crisis and their families and friends through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 800.273.8255 and Press 1, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
  • Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860, is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the well-being of transgender people. We run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of our community might have.

 

General Support

  • Texas Health and Human Services Mental Health and Substance Use Resources https://hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources
  • The Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) manages and delivers the services and supports necessary to improve the quality of life for citizens with mental illness and addictive disorders. https://ldh.la.gov/subhome/10
  • American Psychological Association has various topics from addictions, ADHD, anger, depression, emotional health, learning & memory, pain, parenting, etc. https://www.apa.org/topics
  • NAMI is a not-for-profit organization providing services to improve the lives of all persons affected by mental illness through support, education, and advocacy-based https://namigreaterhouston.org/ Houston Phone Number: 713.970.4419; NAMI’s National Information Helpline: (800) 950-NAMI

 

Disclaimer:

The information provided by external resources – including third-party websites – is designed to provide helpful information on topics and community resources. Transformative Therapy Centre’ does not endorse or accept responsibility for the content, use, or availability of resources provided by external websites or agencies. Transformative Therapy Centre makes no representations as to the eligibility of any particular client to receive any benefit or the effects – such as those impacting immigration status.

Mental Health Links
The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information and counseling resources. The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the consent of the sites.

Addiction and Recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous
Center for On-Line Addiction
SAMHSA’s Substance Abuse/Addiction
SAMHSA’s Treatment and Recovery
Web of Addictions

Anxiety Disorders
Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder
National Center for PTSD
Obsessive Compulsive Information Center Calm Clinic

Associations & Institutes
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
American Counseling Association
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Society
Canadian Mental Health Association
Center for Mental Health Services
National Institute of Mental Health
National Mental Health Association
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADDA – Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, NIMH
Born to Explore: The Other Side of ADD/ADHD

Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Childhelp USA®
SAMHSA’s Children and Families
SAMHSA’s Protection and Advocacy
Questions and Answers about Memories of Childhood Abuse
The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website

Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Depression
Bipolar Disorder News – Pendulum.org
Depression and How Therapy Can Help
Depression Screening
Depression Test, Symptoms of Depression, Signs of Depression

Developmental Disorders
Asperger’s Disorder
NeuroWeb
Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Diagnosis
DSM-IV-TR: Diagnoses and Criteria

Dissociation and Traumatic Stress
Sidran Foundation Home Page

Eating Disorders
American Dietetic Association
Something Fishy

Journals & Magazines
ADHD Report
Anxiety, Stress and Coping
Autism
Childhood
Dementia
Early Child Development and Care
Eating Disorders
Educational Assessment
Journal of Gambling Studies
Journal of Happiness Studies
Journal of Mental Health and Aging
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Language and Cognitive Processes
Loss, Grief & Care
Metaphor and Symbol
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Parenting
Personality and Individual Differences
Psychiatric Bulletin
Psychology of Men & Masculinity
Psychology Today
Studies in Gender and Sexuality
Substance Abuse
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Trauma, Violence & Abuse

Medications and Health Supplements
Drug Interactions, Drugs.com
Drug Interactions, DIRECT
Medical Dictionary
Medications, FDA
Medications, PDR
Medline, Comparison
Multivitamins
SAMHSA’s Psychiatry and Psychology

Mental Health Care General Links
CounsellingResource.com
GoodTherapy.org
Let’s Talk Facts, APA
Mental Health Counselor Resources, About.com
Mental Help Net
Mental Illnesses/Disorders
PsychCentral.com
University of Michigan Health Topics A to Z
Web Sites You Can Trust, Medical Library Association

Personality Disorders
Personality Disorders – Focus Adolescent Counselor Services

Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
SAMHSA’s Suicide
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Suicide: Read This First

Additional Mental Health Care & Counseling Resources
Disaster/Trauma
Interpretation of Dreams
Keirsey (Myers-Briggs) Temperament Sorter
Signs of Menopause, Symptoms of Menopause

Resources for Black / African Americans

  • Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM) Collective– “A collective of advocates, yoga teachers, artists, therapists, lawyers, religious leaders, teachers, psychologists and activists committed to the emotional/mental health and healing of Black communities.”
  • Black Girls Smile– “Ensuring all young African American females receive the resources and support necessary to lead mentally healthy lives.”
  • Black Mental Health Alliance– “Mission: To develop, promote and sponsor trusted culturally-relevant educational forums, trainings and referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and other vulnerable communities.”
  • The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation– Mission: Eradicate the stigma around mental health in the African American community.
  • Inclusive Therapists– Inclusive therapist directory, online trainings and workshops, and inclusive mental health events.
  • My Brother’s Keeper– My Brother’s Keeper, an initiative of the Obama administration, aims to unite and amplify the voices of black
    men through mentorship.
  • National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network– A healing justice organization that actively works to transform mental health for queer and trans people of color in North America.
  • The Safe Place App – Mental Health app geared toward the Black community. App features include: Black mental health statistics,
    inspirational black quotes, self-care tips

Black Communities Online and Beyond