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SUICIDE PREVENTION

Rockwall County & Nearby Areas

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  
  A nationwide, 24/7, free and confidential support line. Call or text 988, or use the online chat. It’s now the primary resource for crisis intervention. The old number, 1‑800‑273‑TALK (8255), still works and redirects to the same service.
• Crisis Text Line (via Text HOME to 741741)
  
  Offers free, 24/7 text-based support with trained crisis counselors. Particularly useful for those more comfortable texting.
• Rockwall County Crisis Resources Page
  
  For mental health crises, Rockwall and Hunt County residents can access the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) mobile crisis hotline at 866‑260‑8000.
• Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas (Dallas area)
  
  Available 24/7 at 214‑828‑1000, with trained volunteers providing immediate support and referrals to local resources.

North Texas (Regional and Additional Support)

• North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA)
  
  Serves as the Local Behavioral Health Authority for Rockwall and nearby counties, guiding access to crisis intervention services. Crisis support numbers: 877‑653‑6363 or 214‑366‑9407.
• National & Community Resources
  • 988 Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, and Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas are central supports.
  • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers crisis text support: text NAMI to 741‑741.
• Regional Advocacy & Prevention Programs
  • AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) North Texas Chapter: Offers public education, awareness programs, and community walks to support suicide prevention efforts.
• Specialized Crisis Hotlines & Support
  • The Trevor Project: 24/7 support for LGBTQ+ youth—call 1‑866‑488‑7386, text START to 678‑678, or use online chat.
  • Trans Lifeline: Peer-led crisis support for trans individuals—call 1‑877‑565‑8860.
  • Veterans Crisis Line: Available via 988, or 1‑800‑273‑TALK, then press 1; also accessible by texting 838255.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Rockwall County (and Nearby Areas)

• Women In Need (WIN)
  
  A trusted multi-faceted domestic violence resource serving Rockwall and Hunt Counties. Offers emergency shelter, advocacy, legal support, and referrals.
  • 24‑Hour Hotline: Call 903‑454‑HELP
  • Text Support: 972‑591‑SAFE
  • Rockwall Office: 972‑772‑3000
• Rockwall County District Attorney – Family Violence Prosecution Unit
  
  Specially trained prosecutors focused on handling domestic violence cases with sensitivity and expertise.
  • Phone: 972‑204‑6800
• Local Support Services (via Royse City site)
  • Women in Need – Rockwall: 904 N. Goliad Street, Rockwall, TX 75087 – Phone: 972‑772‑3000
  • Rockwall County District Attorney Office: Same as above (972‑204‑6800)
  • Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office: 972‑204‑7001
  • Children’s Advocacy Center: 1350 E. Washington St., Rockwall – 469‑772‑0220
  • Helping Hands Assistance & Referral (rockwall resource aid): 401 W. Rusk St., Suite 200 – 972‑771‑4357
• Other Local Options (via Sandra Shields Counseling Services)
  • Brighter Tomorrow (in Garland): Offers emergency shelter, therapy (adult & child), legal advocacy, and Spanish-language support.
    
    • 24‑Hour Crisis Line: 972‑276‑0057
    • Business hours contact: 972‑276‑0423
  • The Family Place (Dallas-based): Emergency shelter, counseling, outreach, and Spanish services.
    
    • 24‑Hour Crisis Line: 214‑941‑1991

North Texas – Regional & Statewide Support

• The Family Place
  
  Serving Dallas and North Texas since 1978 with emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, supervised visitation, children’s programming, and a 24-hour crisis hotline.
  • Hotline: 214‑941‑1991
• Hope’s Door New Beginning Center
  
  Confidential services for domestic violence survivors and children—includes shelter, counseling, advocacy, and legal support.
  • Hotline: Contact via website or call 972‑422‑2911
• WIN (Women In Need)
  
  Also serves North Texas more broadly. Offers 24-hour crisis counseling and emergency shelter for victims of dating and intimate partner violence.
  • Hotline: 903‑454‑HELP
  • Text: 972‑591‑SAFE
• SafeHaven of Tarrant County
  
  Provides domestic violence survivors with 24/7 emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, case management, and legal aid.
  • Hotline: 1‑877‑701‑7233
• National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)
  
  Nationwide, 24/7 confidential support via phone, text, or chat.
  • Phone: 1‑800‑799‑SAFE (7233)
  • Text: “START” to 88788
  • Chat available online

SUBSTANCE USE

Rockwall County & Nearby

• Rockwall MH Clinic & Substance Use Disorder Services
  
  Located at 2435 Ridge Road Suite 107, Rockwall, TX 75087, this clinic offers integrated mental health and substance use disorder services, including evening availability for SUD support.
  • Phone: 972‑722‑2685
  • Emergency line: 866‑260‑8000
• Recovery Resource Council (North Texas Behavioral Healthcare)
  
  This nonprofit provides free counseling, recovery treatment and support services, prevention programming, and housing assistance—both in-person and via telehealth.
  • Phone: 817‑332‑6329
• Texas Health Behavioral Health Center
  
  Offers adolescent intensive outpatient programming (IOP) for mental health that may also integrate substance use considerations.
  • Location: Rockwall area center
• Treatment Listings & Referral Options
  
  Platforms like SoberNation, YourFirstStep.org, and PsychologyToday offer directories of nearby rehab centers, detox facilities, and outpatient programs. These listings often include many Rockwall-adjacent options.
  • Examples include: Sunspire Health (Princeton), Remedy Behavioral Systems (Mesquite), Nexus Recovery Center (Dallas), among others.
• Texas Health and Human Services: OSAR Programs
  
  Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral (OSAR) programs provide statewide assistance in locating appropriate substance use services.
  • Ideal for individuals seeking initial screening and referrals.
• Recovery Support Services
  
  Offered by Texas Health and Human Services, peer specialists provide guidance before, during, and after treatment—supporting counseling, sober living, medication access, and transportation.
  • Available region-wide.

Wider North Texas Region

• Dallas County Public Health – Substance Use & Recovery Resources
  
  Offers comprehensive listings for drug and alcohol rehab centers, local support groups, community programs (e.g., specialty courts), and provider referrals.
  • Includes services like APAA (peer support), Foundation 45 (free recovery services), Another Solution (clinical evaluation + placements), and Homeward Bound (women’s residential recovery programs). dallascounty.org
• MHMR of Tarrant County
  
  My Health My Resources (MHMR) offers community-based services addressing mental health and substance use disorders for both adults and youth.
  • Person-centered care with broad access across Tarrant County and surrounding areas.
• SAMHSA – National Helpline & Treatment Locator
  
  Free, confidential help for individuals and families seeking treatment for substance use and mental health issues.
  • Helpline: 1‑800‑662‑HELP (4357)
  • Also offers an online treatment locator for services across Texas, including North Texas.
• Self‑Help & Peer Support Groups
  
  Evidence-based self-help options include:
  • SMART Recovery – Secular, CBT-based peer support groups with local and online meetings
  • Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) – Non‑spiritual mutual‑help groups focused on abstinence
  • Heroin Anonymous (HA) – Twelve‑step fellowship for individuals recovering from heroin addiction, including meetings in North Texas