Suicide Prevention and Mental Health
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health
The following are resources provided by the Georgetown ISD website.
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT)
The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MOT) assists individuals and families who are experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate assistance obtaining psychiatric care, counseling services, and/or medication. MCOT works closely with EMS, Law Enforcement, area hospitals, schools, and Bluebonnet Trails Community Services. For immediate assistance contact the Crisis hotline at 1-800-841-1255.Â
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text "START" to the number 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
National Youth Crisis Hotline
Provides counseling and referrals to local drug treatment centers, shelters and counseling services. 1-800-448-4663
Teen Hotline Covenant House NineLine
Crisis hotline for youth and parents. 1-800-999-9999
Safe Alternatives
Committed to helping individuals achieve an end to self-injurious behavior. 1-800-366-8288
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988. You can also chat with a crisis counselor at 988lifeline.org.
The Jason Foundation
Educate yourself about the signs of concern and tools of prevention for youth suicide by visiting The Jason Foundation website. They provide free resources for students, parents, and other trusted adults.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA provides substance abuse and mental health support, including suicide prevention. Please check out their website for more resources