It’s normal to be anxious during uncertain times. The following resources are available if you are in a mental health crisis:
Emergence Health Network
Emergence Health Network is the state’s mental health authority in El Paso. Call one of these hotlines to reach a crisis counselor 24-hours a day: (877) 562-6467 or (915) 779-1800.
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health
While social isolation may be good for our physical health, it can be taxing on our mental and emotional health. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has compiled a checklist.
World Health Organization
The World Health Organization has recommendations on how to cope with stress for children and adults during the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit their site for the latest developments and resources.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has information on how you can cope with your anxiety specifically related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line will connect you to a trained crisis counselor who can help ease your anxiety through active listening and collaborative problem solving. Just text HOME to 741741. Standard rates apply.
Child Mind Institute
The Child Mind Institute/Supporting Our Kids Through the COVID-19 Crisis.
NAMI El Paso
The National Alliance of Mental Illness-El Paso has created a page with online and by-phone resources for tor individuals and families in need of mental health services, including non-crisis emotional support, online emotional support meetings, peer support and more.
Family Service of El Paso
Family Service of El Paso is continuing to provide families with mental health services through online and phone telehealth support. Visit online or call (915) 781-9900.
El Paso Child Guidance Center
The El Paso Child Guidance Center is closed to on-site sessions, however, help is available by phone and telehealth from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 915-562-1999 for information.
El Paso Child Guidance Center has the following available:
- Current openings for psychotherapy services for children, youth and their families
- Current openings for psychiatric services for children and adolescents
- Telehealth services by licensed, best-practice trained clinicians and psychiatrists
- Virtual psychoeducation Resilience Groups and individual consultation services for advocates
- Virtual trauma-informed educational and training services via live and on-demand webinars for organizations and professionals.
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics
Those seeking discreet online video counseling sessions for individuals or families should contact the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics by phone, 915-320-1390, or email at EPclinic@endeavors.org to schedule an appointment.
COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line
The Texas Department of Health and Human Service has launched a statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety or stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. People can call the Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week toll-free at 833-986-1919.
Project Vida Health Center telehealth
Project Vida Health Center is offering telehealth, including mental health services, for El Paso and Hudspeth counties. To learn more visit Project Vida Health Center online, call 915-533-7057 or contact Rachel Quintanilla, LMSW Chief Behavioral Health Officer at R.Quintanilla@Pvida.Net or 915-637-9373.
Aliviane
Aliviane is offering telehealth services, including mental health and substance abuse support via video conference for El Paso and Hudspeth county individuals and families in need. For more information visit online, call 915-782-4000 or email info@aliviane.org.
Emotional & Spiritual Care Hotline
The Salvation Army has established a place anyone affected by COVID-19 can call for emotional and spiritual support. The hotline is available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week at (844) 458-HOPE (4673).