Hotlines & Websites

Note: If you would like a referral to a Co-Parenting Coach, please call or text Joan at (512) 963-0163.

To Report Child Abuse and Domestic Violence:

• Texas Abuse Hotline: 1-800-252-5400 (24-hours, 7 days/week, toll-free)
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

For Help with Substance Abuse – Treatment and Prevention:

• Call 1-877-966-3784 for immediate and confidential help. (24-hours, 7 days/week. Toll-free). Partnership for a Drug-Free Texas.

To Locate Social Services in Your Community (food pantry, rent assistance, counseling, support groups, child-care, etc.):

• Finding Help in Texas — call 2-1-1 on your telephone to speak with an information specialist to find social services in your local community such as child care, counseling, after-school programs, and assistance with rent, utilities, and food.
• Texas.gov — is the official State of Texas website. This government portal provides a wide array of online services and links. To find out about a particular family service or topic, use the online search function, or follow the Health and Family Services link. The site is available in English and Spanish.
• The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)— is the state government agency charged with protecting children and elderly and disabled adults from abuse and neglect. DFPS administers a variety of programs ranging from child protection to child-care licensing and adult protective services. Follow the Quick Links on the site to find information about:
  • Adoption
  • Texas child care (searchable database)
  • Reporting abuse and neglect of elderly adults
  • Teens, including the Texas Youth Hotline 1-800-98-YOUTH
  • Adults and children with disabilities

How to Find a Lawyer:

• Texas Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service: Call 1-800-252-9690
• Texas Law Help is your one-stop, online resource for free and low-cost civil legal assistance for those who cannot afford legal help. Learn about your rights, self-help resources, and legal aid.
• The Family Law Hotline, at (800) 777-3247, is a nonprofit organization specializing in family law.
• Texas Lawyers Care is a program of the State Bar of Texas, which assists people who cannot afford a lawyer. Texas Lawyers Care can be reached by calling the State Bar at (800) 204-2222.

How to Find a Therapist:

• You can conduct an online search for a qualified therapist at the therapist locator website, which is a public service of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
• For faith-based guidance, you can call the church or synagogue of your choice.
• Inquire with your health insurance provider for a list of licensed “Marriage and Family Therapists,” “Psychologists,” “Social Workers” or “Psychotherapists.”