USEFUL NUMBERS:
IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911 OR GO TO YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM.
National Crisis Hotlines - 24-Hour service unless stated
SUICIDE HOPELINE 1-800-SUICIDE
SUICIDE PREVENTION 1-800-273-TALK
Child Abuse National Hotline 1-800-252-2873 or 1-800-25ABUSE
To Report Child Abuse 800-4-A-CHILD
Alcohol and Drug Helpline 1-800-821-4357
Provides referrals to local facilities where adolescents and adults can seek help. Brief intervention.
Cocaine National Hotline 1-800-COCAINE
Children in immediate risk or danger 1-800-THE-LOST or 1-800-843-5678
National Center for Missing or Exploited Children 24 hours/7days a week
CyberTipline http://www.missingkids.org/cybertipline
Covenant House Nineline 1-800-999-9999
Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Locally based referrals throughout the United States. Help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelessness, runaway children, and message relays.
Domestic Violence Resource Hotline 1-800-799-7233 or 800-787-3224 (TDD)
Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-252-8966
Friends of Battered Women 1-800-603-HELP
Kid Help 1-800-543-7283
Children and adolescents in crisis will receive immediate help. Referrels to shelters, mental health services, sexual abuse treatment, substance abuse, family counseling, residential care, adoption/foster care, etc.
NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 1-800-950-NAMI
National Mental Health Association 1-800-969-6642 (M-F, 9-5 EST)
Provides information and literature on mental illness by disorder for professionals and general public
Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000
Provides crisis intervention and travel assistance to runaways. Gives referrals to shelters nationwide. Relays messages to, or sets up conference calls with parents at the request of the child. Has access to AT&T Language Line.
SAFE (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) 1-800-Dont-Cut or 1-800-366-8288
USEFUL LINKS:
GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH
http://psychcentral.com/resources/
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/common-topics/default.htm
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/
MARRIAGE/FAMILY
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage
http://familylifetoday.com/resources/
http://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage
http://www.youbeauty.com/relationships/strengthen-your-relationship
http://www.youbeauty.com/quizzes/close-relationships
http://www.smartmarriages.com/hazardous.html
https://www.marriageministry.org/category/articles/
http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/default.htm
http://www.100sexgames.com/mortfertel.html
Making Marriage Work - John Gottman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLXX8wzvT7c
Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work – John Gottman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knBJGNisJS0
BLENDED/STEPFAMILIES
http://www.familylife.com/familylifeblended/about
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/blended_families_stepfamilies.htm
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/relationship_challenges/blended_families.aspx
http://www.smartstepfamilies.com/view/about-smart-stepfamilies
http://www.smartstepfamilies.com/links.php
PARENTING
http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting
http://familylifetoday.com/resources/parenting/
https://homeword.com/articles/?cat=families
https://www.loveandlogic.com/articles-advice/parents
TEENS
http://www.heartlightministries.org/parenting-todays-teens/resources/
http://www.apapracticecentral.org/update/2014/02-13/teen-stress.aspx
RELATIONAL CONFLICT/ABUSE
http://www.loveisrespect.org/healthy-relationships/conflict-resolution/
http://www.loveisrespect.org/is-this-abuse/why-do-people-stay/
http://www.genesisshelter.org/page.aspx?pid=369
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Al-Anon/Alateen - www.alanon.org
Alcoholics Anonymous - www.aa.org
Addiction Center - www.addictioncenter.com
Narcotics Anonymous - www.na.org
Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse - www.gdcada.org
Substance Abuse & Mental Helath Services Association - www.samhsa.gov
National Institute for Drug Abuse - www.drugabuse.gov
Safe Youth - www.safeyouth.com
Drug Research - www.casacolumbia.org
Substance Abuse & Psychiatric Treatment in North Texas:
Avenues Counseling Center - Click here for more info
[outpatient treatment, located in McKinney]
Nexus Recovery Center - www.nexusrecovery.org
[residential treatment for adult & adolescent females, located in Dallas]
Grapevine Valley Hope - www.valleyhope.org/locations/grapevine
[residential & outpatient treatment for adults & adolescents 16 yrs & older, located in Grapevine]
Homeward Bound - www.homewardboundinc.org
[Detox & residential treatment for adults, located in Dallas]
Phoenix House - www.phoenixhouse.org
[Residential & outpatient adolescent treatment, located in Dallas]
Life Management Resources - www.lifemanagementresources.com
[Residential treatment for adults, located in Plano]
Green Oaks - www.greenoakspsych.com
[Inpatient/Outpatient psychatiric & substance abuse treatment for adults & adolescents, locations in Dallas & Plano]
Seay Center - www.texashealth.org/11155.cfm
[Inpatient/Outpatient psychiatric & substance abuse treatment for adolescents, located in West Plano]
University Behavioral Health of Denton - www.ubhdenton.net
[Inpatient/Outpatient psychiatric & substance abuse treatment for adults, adolescents, & children]
Carrollton Springs - https://carrolltonsprings.com/programs/therapies-services/
[Inpatient/Outpatient psychiatric & addiction treatment for adults, adolescents, & children; Inpatient located in Carrollton; Outpatient clinics "Changes" in Carrollton, Frisco, Plano, and McKinney]
Enterhealth Ranch Addiction Treatment - http://www.enterhealth.com/residential-drug-alcohol-treatment-center
[Inpatient/Outpatient addiction treatment for adults, located north of Dallas in Van Alstyne]
Innovation360 Dallas - https://i360dallas.com/
[Intensive Outpatient addiction, mental health treatment, and life development for adolescents and adults, located in Dallas]
Summer Sky - https://www.summersky.us/treatment-services/
[Inpatient/Intensive Outpatient addiction treatment for adults, located in Stephenville, TX, and in Dallas]
**Disclaimer: Dr. Karla Hale Gerdes does not have any financial interests or incentives in any of the above resources, including substance abuse or psychiatric facilities. These sites are listed to be of assistance to you in locating referrals & information**
Call today to ask about counseling (972) 248-HOPE (4673).
