Texas Emergency Relief (Local Mental Health Authorities)

Many Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs) in Texas administer emergency financial assistance for housing, utilities, and basic needs to individuals with mental illness.

Eligibility requirements

✓Texas residents with a diagnosed mental illness or emotional disorder who face a financial emergency. Amounts and availability vary by region and local authority budget. Find your local LMHA or LBHA through the Texas HHSC directory linked above, then contact them directly.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at hhs.texas.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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