Effective July 1, 2022, HHSC is removing CHIP co-payment requirements for office visits and residential treatment services for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
If you/your child needs help right away, call toll-free to talk to someone. You do not need a referral for mental health or substance misuse services. You can call:
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (TTY: 711)
- Our behavioral health hotline:1-877-221-2226, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- For emergency services, dial 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.
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