Helpful Phone Numbers
| Emergency | 911 |
| Texas Local and Community Resources | 211 |
| San Benito City Police | 956-361-3880 |
| San Benito CISD Police | 956-361-6475 |
| Buckner Children & Family Services (STAR) (Counseling and family services) |
956-423-7909 |
| Boys Town National Hotline (Counseling) | 1-800-448-3000 |
| Dept. of Family and Protective Services (Outreach for abuse) |
1-800-252-5400 |
| National Hope Line Network (Runaway) | 1-800-442-4673 |
| Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (outreach for emotional and social struggles) |
956-423-8094 |
| Tropical Texas Crisis Hotline (resources during stressful/crisis times) |
1-877-289-7199 |
| National Runaway Switchboard (Runaway) | 1-800-786-2929 |
| Kids’ Korner Renaissance Outpatient Rehab Center L.L.C. (Therapy: Nutritional, Occupational, Physical, Social, Speech) |
956-682-6900 |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Suicide) | 1-800-273-TALK (8255) |
| Suicide Prevention Hotline (Suicide) | 1-800-448-3000 |
| San Benito Counseling Department | 361-6245 |
| San Benito CISD Family and Community Engagement | 361-6310 |
Need help?
If you are thinking about suicide, please call:
- 2-1-1, option 8, or visit http://www.211texas.org
- Crisis Text Line: Text 741741, free 24/7
- Local Mental Health Authority Crisis Hotlines - Available 24/7
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 80-273-8255 (TTY: 800-799-4889)
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ suicide help): 866-488-7386 (text 202-304-1200 or Trevor Project online chat
- Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255, press 1
Phone Apps
- ASK & Prevent Suicide - Easy steps to preventing suicide
- Breathe2Relax - Stress management tools and exercises
- Self-help Anxiety Management - Helps people manage anxiety
- Suicide Safer Home - Practical tips for parents and caregivers
- Texas Veterans - Access local, state and national resources
- Virtual Hope Box - Stores personal messages, information and pictures to promote mental wellness and crisis support