Resources
Local Organizations & Service-Providing Institutions
- TEAM MARIO
- TSLAT
- Down Syndrome Association of South Texas
- Rio Grande Valley Down Syndrome Association
- Autism Society of Texas
- Tropical Texas Behavioral Health – IDD
- EmpowerASD.com
If you suspect child neglect, abuse of any kind, or any form of maltreatment report to authorities.
Texas State Government Contacts
- Child Protective Services
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
- Texas Adult Protective Services
Hotlines & Warmlines
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
800-665-HOPE
National Eating Disorders Centers Helpline
800-931-2237; M-9, 9-9PM
Hope Peer Support Warmline
1-817-546-7806; M/T/W/Fr; 4-10 PM
- The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
800 999-9999
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline
800-448-3000
YouthLine
877-968-8491; Text TEEN2TEEN to 839863
National Runaway Safeline
800-RUN-AWAY