Texas Disability Atlas Mental Health
Mental and behavioral health in Texas
Counseling, psychiatry, crisis care, recovery and peer support, plus the public mental health system in your county.
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In crisis now?
Call or text 988, any time. It is free and private. If someone is in danger right now, call 911.
Your local mental health authority
Every Texas county has a local mental health or behavioral health authority (LMHA or LBHA). They run the local crisis line and public services, often on a sliding scale.
For children and teens
The YES waiver pays for intensive community services for youth with serious mental health needs. Ask your local mental health authority about it.
Paying for care
Medicaid, CHIP and most health plans cover mental health care. Apply for Medicaid at YourTexasBenefits.com or by calling 2-1-1.
Texas programs that pay for services
Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver
Children and youth with serious mental, emotional and behavioral needs. Ask your local mental health authority.
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More from MentalHealthAtlas
Our national site has kinds of care, paying for care, and help for families. Go to MentalHealthAtlas (another website)