City of College Station

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
If you are in crisis or know someone who is, call 1.800.273.8255 or text HOME to 741741.

SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCE CENTER (SARC)
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, you can call the confidential, 24/7 hotline at 979.731.1000 for information, referrals and support.

TAMU HELPLINE
HelpLine provides information, support, and crisis assessment and intervention for Texas A&M students and those concerned about them. HelpLine is still operational 4 p.m.-8 a.m. and 24 hours on weekends. They can be reached at 979.845.2700.

TEXAS YOUTH HELPLINE
A free service that provides prevention services to youth, parents, siblings, and other family members who are in need of a caring voice and sympathetic ear. Trained volunteers are available 24/7 to provide guidance, referral information, or simply listen. Click here to chat online, call 1.800.989.6884 or text 1.512.872.5777.

THE SALVATION ARMY EMOTIONAL & SPIRITUAL SUPPORT HOTLINE
Anyone affected by COVID-19 can call the hotline for emotional and spiritual support any day from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at 1.844.458.4673.

TWIN CITY MISSION DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
To speak to a local advocate, please call the 24-hour hotline at 979.775.5355 or call toll-free at 888.452.9253.

2-1-1 TEXAS
A free, anonymous social service hotline available 24/7 to connect citizens with resources. Whether you need help finding food, housing, child care, crisis counseling or substance abuse treatment, one number is all you need to know. Call 2-1-1 or visit 211texas.org.

AFFORDABLE INTERNET SERVICES
Optimum and Suddenlink are committed to keeping communities connected with FREE internet for 60 days. You’ll only pay the already discounted installation fee, and can cancel the service at any time. After your two free months, the service is only $14.99 per month. You can have an additional $5 discount for three months if you choose to enroll in auto-pay at time of sale. With Altice Advantage Internet you get Internet with up to 30 Mbps download speeds, a free smart router and modem, unlimited data, and discounted installation.

You may qualify for Altice Advantage Internet if you or a member of your household fits one of these groups:

• Student who needs Internet access at home for remote learning due to the COVID-19.

• Eligible for or receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and 65 years of age or older

• US military veteran and receives state or federal public assistance

 • Have not been an Optimum or Suddenlink Internet subscriber within the last 60 days

 • Have a valid US Postal Services address 

>> Click here to learn more. 

BRAZOS VALLEY FOOD BANK
To donate or to get assistance, call 979.779.3663 or visit bvfb.org.

RENT & MORTGAGE RELIEF OPTIONS
Struggling to pay your rent or mortgage due to effects of COVID-19? Or are you a landlord trying to balance compassion with paying your own expenses? Click here to know your options. 

The College Station Rent Assist Program provides emergency rental assistance to income-eligible households experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more information.

TEXAS DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT 
If you believe you’ve encountered price gouging, call 1.800.621.0508 or click here file a complaint online. 

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
If your employment has been affected, apply for benefits either online at any time using Unemployment Benefits Services or by calling TWC’s Tele-Center at 800.939.6631 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

TEXAS RENT RELIEF
Behind on rent or utility bills? The Texas Rent Relief Program may be able to help. Visit TexasRentRelief.com to learn more