Resources
Emergency Numbers:
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text TX to 741-741
texashhs.org/countyservicessearchpage
Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams
Call 2-1-1 and ask for the Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA) or Local Behavioral Health Authority(LBHA)in your area
Financial Help
Autism Care Today provides funding assistance to families throughout the United States on a quarterly basis.
https://www.act-today.org/apply-for-grant/
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation provides medical grants that enhance the quality of life for children across the United States.
Autism Awareness Program educates the public about autism; provides families with tools and educational materials to assist in the early detection of autism as well as tools to assist children diagnosed with autism; and provides families with information on programs available for assistance.
https://myasdf.org/our-programs/
Education:
Partners Resource Network (PRN) is a non-profit agency that operates the Texas statewide network of Parent Training and Information (PTI) Centers serving parents of children and youth with disabilities ages of 0-26 as well as youth self-advocates ages 14-26.
Disability Rights Texas helps people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights, ensuring full and equal participation in society.
https://disabilityrightstx.org/en/home/
Transition Services
Vocational Rehabilitation - Youth & Students
We help young adults ages 14 - 22 with services in preparing for life after high school.
https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/vocational-rehabilitation/youth-students
nonPareil is a post secondary, not for profit serving adults with autism spectrum disorder.