At Howard College, we believe sound mental health to be an integral part of a student’s ability to succeed in college. As such, we have compiled a list of local and state resources to aid students in need of assistance. If you are looking for personal counseling visit our resources page.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you are feeling alone and having thoughts of suicide—whether or not you are in crisis—or know someone who is, don’t remain silent. Talk to someone you can trust through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 or chat the Lifeline.
Big Spring
West Texas Centers
Howard County MHC
1501 W. 11th Place, Suite 104
Big Spring, Texas 79720
Phone: (432) 263-0027
Walk-in Intake Clinic Days
Monday to Friday
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Serves: Howard, Glasscock, Martin and Borden Counties.
To access Mental Health Crisis Services, Call:
1-800-375-4357 or
www.wtcmhmr.org
SWCD
TTY, Text, and VP Hotlines
for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People
Crisis Line for VideoPhone users who use American Sign Language (available 24/7):
321-800-3323 (321-800-DEAF)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
To chat online with a counselor (2pm-2am Monday-Friday Eastern Standard Time)
TTY Hotline: 800-799-4889
Crisis text line: text START to 741-741 (free, available 24/7, sometimes have Deaf counselors available)
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- E-mail hotline: deafhelp@thehotline.org
- TTY: 1-800-787-3224 (24/7 hotline)
- VP: 1-855-812-1001 (Monday to Friday 9AM—5PM Pacific Standard Time)
San Angelo
MHMR Services for the Concho Valley
1501 W. Beauregard
San Angelo, TX 76901
Phone: (325) 658-7750
Fax: (325) 658-8381
Crisis: (800) 375-8965 or
(325) 653-5933
www.mhmrcv.org
Other Mental Health Resources
Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office: 325-655-8111
San Angelo Police Department: 325-481-2696
MHMR Crises Line: 325-653-5933 or 800-375-8965 24 hours a day
Crisis Intervention Unit: 325-658-3921
ASU Helpline at 325-486-6345. Help is available 24/7.
MHMR Services for the Concho Valley
1501 W. Beauregard Ave.: 325-658-7750
MHMR Respite: 325-658-3961
La Esperanza Health and Dental Centers: 325-658-5339
Local Facilities
Rivercrest Hospital-1636 Hunters Glenn: 325-949-5722
Shannon Behavioral-2018 Pulliam Street: 325-659-7300
Shannon Hospital-120 East Harris Street: 325-653-6741
Community Hospital-3501 Knickerbocker Road: 325-949-9511
Lamesa
West Texas Centers
Dawson County MHC
211 N. Main Ave
Lamesa, TX 79331
Phone: (806)-872-3790
Walk-in Intake Clinic Days
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Serves: Dawson County
To access Mental Health Crisis Services, Call:
1-800-375-4357 or
www.wtcmhmr.org