Find Help
It's not easy being a parent. But recognizing that you have room for improvement is the first step toward becoming a better parent. Here you will learn where to find the help you need to begin your journey toward becoming a healthier, happier family.
Parenting Skills
National Parent Hotline
(1-855-4A PARENT or 1-855-427-2736)(1-855-4A PARENT or 1-855-427-2736)
Texas Early Childhood Intervention
1-800-628-51151-800-628-5115
Texas Baby Moses Hotline
1-877-904-SAVE (1-877-904-7283)1-877-904-SAVE (1-877-904-7283)
to find more help, search for Programs in Your County or call 2-1-1
Food / Clothing / Housing / Health Care
Women Infant and Children (WIC)
1-800-WIC-FOR-U (1-800-942-3678)1-800-WIC-FOR-U (1-800-942-3678)
to find more help, search for Programs in Your County or call 2-1-1
Jobs / Childcare
Texas Workforce Commission
1-800-822-75261-800-822-7526
/ find local office
Texas Child Care Search
1-800-862-52521-800-862-5252
Texas Attorney General
Child Support Division
1-800-252-80141-800-252-8014
to find more help, search for Programs in Your County or call 2-1-1
Drugs / Alcohol
The Partnership for a Drug-Free Texas
Texas Substance Abuse Hotline
1-877-9-NO-DRUG (1-877-966-3784)1-877-9-NO-DRUG (1-877-966-3784)
Alcoholics Anonymous®
1-212-870-34001-212-870-3400
Alanon and Alateen
1-888-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666)1-888-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666)
Narcotics Anonymous
1-818-773-99991-818-773-9999
to find more help, search for Programs in Your County or call 2-1-1
Stress / Anxiety / Depression / Counseling
Texas Runaway Hotline
1-888-580-HELP (1-888-580-4357)1-888-580-HELP (1-888-580-4357)
Texas Youth (and Parents) Hotline
1-800-210-22781-800-210-2278
Texas Suicide Prevention
Please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)1-800-273-TALK (8255)
to find more help, search for Programs in Your County or call 2-1-1
Family Violence
Texas Council on Family Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-72331-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1-800-252-54001-800-252-5400
Childhelp® National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453)1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453)
to find more help, search for Programs in Your County or call 2-1-1
Legal Assistance
Texas Attorney General
Child Support Division
1-800-252-80141-800-252-8014
to find more help, search for Programs in Your County or call 2-1-1
Other Help
Near You
Programs to support families and prevent child abuse.