Counseling, skills training, and family support for children, teens, and adults — delivered where life actually happens: your home, your child's school, or one of our five offices. Texas Medicaid accepted, and we verify your coverage for you.
Every service is delivered by qualified mental health professionals and tied to a treatment plan built around your family's goals.
Hands-on coaching for managing anger, worry, focus, and big emotions — taught and practiced in real situations, not just discussed.
Licensed counseling for children, teens, and adults — including grief support and help for the whole family, together.
We connect your family to resources, coordinate with schools and doctors, and remove the barriers between you and the help you need.
Prescriber services plus practical training — understanding each medication, building routines, and speaking up about side effects.
Rapid, in-person support when things escalate — de-escalation, safety planning, and a clear next step for your family.
Structured support for adults and youth working back toward school, work, relationships, and independent living.
Call 713-485-4505 or send the quick form below — it takes about a minute.
Tell us your Medicaid plan and we handle the verification and approvals for you. It costs nothing to find out.
At home, at school, by telehealth, or at one of our five offices — whatever works for your family.
Five offices — and a team that travels to homes, schools, and neighborhoods across each service area.
Houston, TX 77074
Tyler, TX 75701
Call and we'll route you to the right team.
Getting better takes more than sessions. Use these trusted local resources for food, housing, health care, and crisis support — organized by the communities we serve.
Serving families from our Southwest Houston & North Houston offices — Harris County and surrounding communities.
Harris County's public mental health authority. Free crisis counseling, mobile crisis teams, and connection to services, any hour.
713-970-7000Find a food pantry or free groceries near you across greater Houston.
www.houstonfoodbank.orgCommunity clinics and financial assistance for uninsured Harris County residents.
www.harrishealth.orgNeighborhood centers with rent & utility assistance, tax help, immigration services, and after-school programs.
www.bakerripley.orgSliding-scale medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics across Houston.
www.legacycommunityhealth.orgFree grief support groups for children and families who have lost a loved one.
www.bosplace.org24/7 support, shelter, and counseling for anyone affected by domestic or sexual violence.
www.hawc.org713-528-2121Free job search help, training programs, and childcare assistance for working parents.
www.wrksolutions.comServing families from our Texas City office — Galveston County and the mainland communities.
The public mental health authority for Galveston & Brazoria counties, with a youth behavioral health clinic in Texas City. Appointments: 800-643-0967.
866-729-3848Food pantry network and mobile distributions across the county.
www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.orgSliding-scale medical and dental clinics in Texas City and Galveston.
www.coastalhw.orgHospital and clinic system serving Galveston County, including pediatrics.
www.utmbhealth.com24/7 hotline, shelter, and counseling for domestic and sexual violence.
409-765-7233Dial 2-1-1 to be connected to rent, utility, food, and family resources in Galveston County.
www.211texas.orgDial 2-1-1Serving families from our Crockett office — Houston County and rural East Texas.
The public mental health authority serving Houston County and deep East Texas. Main line: 936-639-1141.
800-392-8343Partner pantries and mobile food distributions serving Houston County.
www.easttexasfoodbank.orgApply for or renew Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP online — or get help by phone at 2-1-1.
www.yourtexasbenefits.comIn rural counties, 2-1-1 is the fastest way to find local help for rent, utilities, food, and transportation.
www.211texas.orgDial 2-1-1Report suspected abuse or neglect of a child, 24/7.
800-252-5400Free medical and dental checkups for children and teens with Medicaid.
www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/texas-health-stepsServing families from our Tyler office — Smith County and the surrounding area.
The public behavioral health authority for Smith County and surrounding areas. Main line: 903-597-1351.
877-934-2131Headquartered in Tyler — pantry locator and mobile distributions across East Texas.
www.easttexasfoodbank.org24/7 help, shelter, and counseling for family violence and sexual assault in the Tyler area.
www.etcc.orgAffordable medical and dental care for working, uninsured East Texans.
www.bethesdaclinic.orgEmergency assistance with rent, utilities, clothing, and prescriptions in Smith County.
www.pathhelps.orgDial 2-1-1 to find additional Smith County resources — childcare, transportation, and more.
www.211texas.orgDial 2-1-1Available to every family we serve, anywhere in Texas.
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress — call or text 988, in English y en español.
988lifeline.orgCall or text 988Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor by text, 24/7.
www.crisistextline.orgText HOME to 741741Apply for or renew Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, and TANF — online or with our case managers' help.
www.yourtexasbenefits.comSearch free and reduced-cost help — food, housing, transit, legal, childcare — by your ZIP code.
www.findhelp.orgFree classes and support groups for families navigating a loved one's mental health condition.
www.namitexas.orgFree checkups, dental care, and case management for children and young adults with Medicaid.
www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs-services/texas-health-stepsGreat for kids before school, tests, or bedtime. Practice it when calm so it works when upset.
Interrupts worry and big emotions by bringing attention back to right now.
These organizations are independent of Family Guidance of Texas and listings are provided for information only — they are not endorsements, and programs or hours may change. Call ahead, or dial 2-1-1 anytime to confirm what's available near you. Your FGOT case manager can also help you connect with any resource on this page.
Complete the referral below and our intake team will arrange an interview and determine eligibility. Please also send any available history or physical information to information@fgotx.org or fax 346-502-6729.
Our intake team will contact you and the family within 1 business day (Monday–Friday).
Reminder: please send a copy of the insurance card and any available history or physical information to information@fgotx.org or fax 346-502-6729. Keep a copy of this referral for your records.
Family Guidance of Texas is a community mental health agency serving children, teens, adults, and families. Our qualified mental health professionals deliver evidence-based counseling, skills training, and support in the places families actually live their lives — because progress made at home and school is progress that lasts.
Every client's care follows an individualized treatment plan, built with your family and reviewed with you as goals are met.
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