Resources
Tandem Behavioral Health – Resources for Families, Caregivers, and Professionals
Below are trusted links and guides to support you in navigating evaluations, understanding complex needs, and connecting to essential services.
Crisis & Immediate Support
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 for free, confidential 24/7 support in the U.S.
https://988lifeline.org -
Trevor Lifeline – 24-hour crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth: 1-866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org -
Crisis Intervention of Houston – 24/7 crisis line for emotional distress: 713-529-4500
https://crisishotline.org
Neurodevelopmental & Educational Resources
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CDC Developmental Milestones – Track developmental progress from birth through adolescence.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones -
Autism Speaks – Texas Resource Guide – Programs and supports for autism spectrum disorder.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide -
Texas Education Agency – Special Education Parent Resources – Understanding evaluation rights and services in Texas schools.
https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/family-resources
Mental Health, Advocacy & Professional Guidance
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas – Statewide support and advocacy for mental health.
https://namitexas.org -
Mental Health Texas – Information on state programs and services for mental health needs.
https://mentalhealthtx.org -
SAMHSA Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center – Guidance on proven, research-backed interventions.
https://www.samhsa.gov/resource-search/ebp
Local Houston & Texas Community Support
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Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD – Public mental health and developmental disability services for Harris County residents.
https://www.theharriscenter.org -
Houston Autism Disability Network (HADN) – Resources for autism services and events in the Houston area.
https://houstonautism.org -
McGovern Medical School - Psychiatry and Behavioral Services at https://med.uth.edu/psychiatry/