UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.
UTHealth Houston is one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic health centers.
The Heroes Helpline provides a FREE, entirely confidential, telephone support and referral service that allows first responders and healthcare workers to seek treatment without fear of judgment, stigma, or occupational threats.
If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 833-367-4689.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a life-threatening emergency call 911 or go to your nearest hospital.
Heroes Helpline is here for all first responders and healthcare workers in Texas.
Call Heroes Helpline 24/7 or click here to chat 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
The First Responders Educational Campaign is a free, research-based learning service implemented to provide first responders across Texas with information regarding substance use and mental health disorders.
Our materials cover mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and compassion fatigue; and substance use issues including alcoholic use and opioid use disorders, among others.
Our self-paced, online CE training provides first responders with the tools and information necessary to recognize and address symptoms of substance use and mental health disorders in themselves or others. In-person training and advocacy provide a group learning session for departments seeking live presentations and Q&A sessions.
Click here to enroll in the online catalog course.
This program offers education and advocacy for all first responders and healthcare workers in Texas.
Free