Homelessness in Texas on the rise amid high housing costs, federal estimates show

For 24/7 mental health support in English or Spanish, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Servces Administration’s free help line at (800) 662-4357. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. The number of Texans experiencing homelessness is back at pre-pandemic levels, federal data shows.