As the holidays approach, Texans are highly concerned about mental health issues as a result of COVID-19, but one college organization is working to do something about it. The College Health Alliance of Texas (CHAT) is launching a partnership with Grant Halliburton Foundation and the Okay to Say™ mental health public awareness campaign to bring resources to college students who may face mental health struggles over the holidays.
CHAT has partnered with Grant Halliburton Foundation to expand and reinforce the organization’s Here for Texas Mental Health Navigation Line. Through the partnership, the Navigation Line is now open to college students statewide, with special holiday hours to accommodate the needs of college students on winter break.
The Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line is a free helpline offering guidance, information, resources, and support for mental health and addiction. Callers are connected to a trained mental health navigator who can offer support and information about services and resources in their area. These are trained volunteers who gather pertinent information from the caller regarding their needs. Then, they will forward the information to an experienced mental health professional who will help to identify specific resources tailored to the caller’s needs.
The Here for Texas Mental Health Navigation Line is open during the holidays. If you need help, give the free helpline a call at 972-525-8181.
Special Holiday Hours
December 28–31
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Normal Operating Hours
Monday–Thursday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fridays
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.