May is Mental Health Month, and we believe that your mental health is more important now than ever. With changing lifestyles, work situations, and school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the next couple of months can be quite unsettling. We have composed a list of mental health resources being offered to people of all ages:
DFW and State Resources:
Here for Texas
Providing a wide array of information on mental health topics, North Texas resources, and professionals.
Okay to Say
Offering tips for people to help support family members or friends who may be facing mental health issues.
Mental Health TX
211
Providing information and resources to Texas residents who may have mental health-related needs or who want to help someone who does. Call 211 to be connected with mental health resources in your area.
Mental Health America of Greater Dallas
214-871-2420
Offering multiple mental health resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Centro de mi salud (Bilingual Behavioral Healthcare Services)
(833) 251-7544
Offering a 24/7 toll-free mental health support line, también se habla español.
Lena Pope
(817) 806-9920
Offering a free Stay Strong helpline for those who are facing mental or behavioral health challenges during this time. Mental and behavioral health professionals take calls from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday – through Friday.
Grant Halliburton Foundation
(972) 525-8181
Offering a mental health navigation line. Open Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and assist people of all ages. Asistencia en español también disponible.
SMU Center for Family Counseling (multiple locations)
Offering telehealth counseling services for community members. Telehealth services are being offered for FREE at all three of their clinics. For appointments, please call the dedicated office. Support groups also available, for more information and registration, please call the Dallas clinic.
Dallas: Monday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (214) 768-6789.
Frisco: Monday & Thursday 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. (214) 579-3810.
Plano: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (469) 752-3098.
Support groups also available, for more information and registration, please call the Dallas clinic.
Other Resources:
Safety.com
How to Talk to Your Kids About the News and Protect Their Sense of Safety
University of California San Francisco
A Psychologist Offers Tips to Stay Clear Headed
Vice
How to Deal With Coronavirus If You Have OCD or Anxiety
New York Times
How to talk to kids about coronavirus
We hope you’re following the guidelines from both the CDC and City officials to help protect yourself and others. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas will continue to monitor the pandemic and offer resources for our community. Follow our social media channels and visit our website for updates.
