Crisis & support resources
If you need help right now
Altus is not an emergency service and does not provide crisis care. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please reach out to one of these resources now.
In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Crisis lines — free, confidential, 24/7
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. For anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor.
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255.
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ young people)
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, 1-800-662-4357.
Texas & North Texas resources
2-1-1 Texas
Connects you with local health and human services, including mental health support.
NAMI Texas
Education, support groups and advocacy for people with mental illness and their families. namitexas.org
Learn more
Trusted information from the National Institute of Mental Health (nimh.nih.gov), the National Alliance on Mental Illness (nami.org), Mental Health America (mhanational.org) and the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (adaa.org).
When the crisis has passed
We’re here for ongoing care
After an emergency room visit, hospital stay or program discharge, getting a follow-up psychiatric appointment quickly matters. Altus typically has new patient appointments available within the week.