We offer guidance and support to our students and families through counseling resources and a counseling hotline.

You can also visit Waco ISD’s Student Services and Support page for more information about on-campus counseling services.

Child Abuse Reporting and Resources

Texas Abuse Hotline 1-800-252-5400 or visit the website

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Self Care: Mental Health Resources, drug recovery and Suicide Prevention Information + Resources

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Crisis Text Line - Text HOME TO 741741

Aunt Bertha - Provides local resources for mental health, housing, food, and other agencies that can help during tough times

Boca Recovery Center - A resource detailing depression and addiction together and various treatments available.

Care Solace - Transformation Waco students, staff members and their families can use Care Solace to quickly find verified mental health, behavioral health, substance use treatment options matched to their needs regardless of circumstances.

Live Another Day - Information on drug recovery centers and substance use prevention for the BIPOC community in Waco.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988 is now the three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (or 988 Lifeline). On July 16, 2022, the Lifeline transitioned away from the National Suicide Prevention Line reached through a 10-digit number to the three-digit 988 Lifeline.

Spanish-speaking version (call 988 and press 2, or text "AYUDA" to 988
Callers now also have the option of following a “press 3” prompt to be connected to a counselor specifically trained in supporting LGBTQI+ callers.
Video chats for deaf/hard of hearing click here — phone line at 1-800-799-4889.

Southeast Addiction Center

Southeast Detox