Helpful Links

On this page:

• General Psychology Information

• About Therapy

• Community Resources

• LGBTQ+ Resources

• Information for Parents

• Internet Safety

• Sleep Hygiene

General Psychology Information

• Texas Psychological Association: Public Information — Consumer resources and information about psychology services in Texas.
• American Psychological Association: Psychology Topics — Trustworthy articles on mental health topics from the nation’s largest psychology organization.
• National Institute of Mental Health — Research-based information on mental health conditions, treatments, and statistics.
• PsychCentral — A well-established online resource for mental health news, quizzes, and support communities.
• APA Help Center on YouTube — Short, informative videos on a wide range of mental health topics.
• Mental Health America Self-Screening Tools — Free, anonymous screening tools for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more.
• If You Are In Crisis — 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support.

About Therapy

• What is Good Therapy? — A helpful overview of what to look for in a therapist and what effective therapy looks like.
• What Do Practicing Psychologists Do? — A clear explanation of the psychologist’s role from the APA.
• Differences Between Mental Health Professionals — Explains the distinctions between psychologists, counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists.
• Psychotherapy: Myths vs. Reality — Addresses common misconceptions about therapy that may keep people from seeking help.

Community Resources

Crisis Lines

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 anytime. Free, confidential crisis support available 24/7.
• Crisis Intervention of Houston — Local crisis support services for individuals and families in the Houston area.

Local & Family Resources

• Texana Center (Fort Bend County MHMR) — Community mental health and intellectual disability services for Fort Bend County residents.
• United Way Fort Bend Center — Local referrals and resources for families in need in the Fort Bend County area.
• Texas Parent Helpline — 1-833-680-0611 — Free support for parenting challenges, available by phone.
• Texas Youth Helpline — 1-800-989-6884 — Free support for children, teens, and families. Available by phone.

LGBTQ+ Resources

Crisis Support

• The Trevor Project — Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ young people, including a 24/7 phone, text, and chat line.
• LGBT National Help Center — Free, confidential peer support and local referrals for LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and seniors by phone, text, and online chat.

For Parents & Families

• PFLAG — Support, education, and local chapters for parents, families, and allies of LGBTQ+ people, including a Houston-area chapter.
• Family Acceptance Project — Research-based guidance on how family acceptance and rejection affect the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ youth.

Local Houston Resource

• The Montrose Center — Houston’s LGBTQ+ community center, offering therapy, support groups, and a 24-hour LGBT Switchboard (713-529-0037) for crisis intervention and referrals.

Information for Parents

• Zero to Three — Expert guidance on early childhood development, behavior, and parenting for children ages 0–3.
• Love and Logic: Articles and Advice for Parents — Practical, research-informed parenting strategies for raising responsible, confident children.
• Children: Feeding and Eating Issues — Evidence-based guidance on healthy feeding relationships and mealtime dynamics from the Ellyn Satter Institute.
• Teen Suicide Risk Factors — A clear, clinically informed overview of warning signs and risk factors for teen suicide.
• Warning Signs for Suicide — From the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — what to watch for and how to help.

Internet Safety

• Janell Burley Hoffmann’s Phone Contract — A widely shared, thoughtful agreement between parents and children around smartphone use. A must-read if your child has or wants a phone.
• Fight the New Drug — Science-based information on the harmful effects of pornography, written accessibly for teens and parents.
• NetSmartz — Online safety resources from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, including videos and guides for kids and parents.
• Love146 Teen Internet Safety Guide — Practical online safety guidance specifically written for teens.
• Parents’ Internet Safety Guides by Topic — A comprehensive library of parent guides covering specific platforms, apps, and online risks.
• Report Online Child Exploitation — The CyberTipline is the nation’s centralized reporting system for child sexual exploitation online.

Sleep Hygiene

• National Sleep Foundation — Interactive tools and research-based information on healthy sleep habits for all ages.
• American Sleep Apnea Association — Resources and support for those affected by sleep apnea.

Links reviewed July 2026.

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