Resources for Students and Parents

Basic Needs

Love & Care Ministries, Merkel:  https://www.lcmin.com/locations.html

Abilene 211 Directory of Helping Organizations:  https://acallforhelp.communityos.org/

Hotlines & Other Important Numbers

• • For an emergency, call 911

  • Betty Hardwick Center, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services https://bettyhardwick.org/services/child-adolescent-mental-health-services/  

  • Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-800- 758-3344 - 24/7

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 1-800-273-(TALK)8255.  The National Suicide prevention Lifeline is a 24 hour, toll-free suicide prevention hotline.  You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area.  With more than 130 crisis centers across the country, their mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services.  Call for yourself or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential. 

  • Noah Project (Family & Domestic Abuse)  325-676-7107  https://noahproject.org/gethelp.html