Resources
Crisis Support
24/7 Mental Health Crisis Services-MHMR Tarrant County: 800-866-2465
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (Dallas County): 866-260-8000
Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK)
Call 911 for immediate risk
Readings to support neurodivergence
Enjoy the Ride! A Book to Help Understand and Cope with Feelings
This book is for children ages 6 to 12 to teach basic emotional awareness and coping skills. Great for use at home, in therapy, or at school. Written by Dr. Stark.
LGBTQ Support
The Trevor Project: Crisis support, resources, education, and information for supporting LGBTQ youth.
Trevor Space: An affirming international community for LGBTQ ages 13-24.
DFW Trans Kids and Families:
Texas Resources for Trans Kids: https://www.txtranskids.org
Youth/Family Groups:
OUTreach Denton: https://outreachdenton.wordpress.com
LGBTQ Saves (Fort Worth): http://www.lgbtqsaves.org
GALA North Texas (Carrolton): https://www.galanorthtexas.org/
T.R.U.E. LGBT Group for Adolescents and Parents (Dallas): mleahy@momentousinstitute.org
504 vs IEPs
College Accommodations and Support
Children may qualify for various supports through school with either a 504 plan or Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Learn about the differences here.
College-age students can also receive accommodations when needed. Learn more here.