As September marks Suicide Prevention Month, multiple organizations in North Texas are directing residents toward round-the-clock crisis assistance. The primary focus is on connecting individuals with trained counselors and volunteers who can provide immediate support.
The Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas operates a dedicated intervention line at 214-828-1000. Founded in 1968, the Dallas-based entity reports handling approximately 1,500 crisis calls monthly. It holds certification from the American Association of Suicidology, a distinction shared by fewer than 80 centers nationwide.
Residents can also access the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or by visiting 988lifeline.org for chat services. These resources operate continuously. Officials note that while Texas’s 988 system has experienced staffing challenges and abandoned calls alongside rising volume, it remains a primary point of contact for those in distress.
Metrocare, identified as Dallas County’s largest provider of mental health and developmental disability services, is encouraging residents to seek care. The agency serves over 50,800 children, teens, and adults annually. Similarly, Fort Worth’s Telos Project reported serving more than 2,000 clients in 2025 and nearly 1,500 so far this year.
Staff at Telos attribute increased mental strain on families to job loss, insurance gaps, and rising household costs.
The national observance is coordinated by groups including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, with this year’s theme emphasizing connection. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s North Texas chapter is hosting education programs, including a September 17 session titled "Talk Saves Lives" that will address firearms safety.
Several events are scheduled to support these efforts. On September 17, the Center for BrainHealth will host a discussion on adolescent brain development at its Dallas location. Researchers Eva Telzer and Mitch Prinstein are scheduled to speak at the event held at 2200 W. Mockingbird Lane.
