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Emergency & After Hours Care

Emergency & After-Hours Care

Mental health professionals are available 24/7 for emergency and urgent situations by calling the “I-M-U-T” UTHealth Houston Crisis Hotline at 713-500-IMUT (4688). Behavioral health and wellness experts at I-M-U-T can offer real support quickly, effectively, and –if you wish, anonymously—with just a phone call. Student Counseling Services continues to be available for ongoing care Monday through Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM.


Helpful Contacts in a Mental Health Emergency

The following may be beneficial in a mental health emergency.

Houston Methodist Emergency Department

Physical Address: 6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Phone Number: 713-790-3311
Parking: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/locations/texas-medical-center/for-patients/parking/
Website: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/locations/texas-medical-center/emergency-department/


Dunn Behavioral Science Center at UTHealth Houston

Physical Address: 5615 H. Mark Crosswell Jr St., Houston, TX 77021
Phone Number: 713-500-1500
Parking: A parking lot is located directly across from the hospital, but it not operated by HCPC. The Texas Medical Center owns and operates the parking lot, which has parking rates posted by the hour or by the day. Payment can be made by cash or credit card. ATM machines are located in the parking area and hospital lobby.
Website: https://go.uth.edu/dunn


Harris County Psychiatric Center (HCPC) at UTHealth Houston

Admissions Office Open 24/7. During a psychiatric crisis, individuals may come to HCPC on a walk-in basis without a referral.
Physical Address: 2800 South MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77021
Phone Number: 713-741-3883
Location: The main entrance is on W. Leland Anderson St. - NOT South MacGregor Way. As you cross over Interstate 288, take the FIRST RIGHT onto W. Leland Anderson St. If you reach N Montenero Way, you’ve gone too far. This may be slightly different from your GPS.
GPS Address: Plug in the address for Dunn Behavioral Science Center (Above)
Parking: A parking lot is located directly across from the hospital, but it not operated by HCPC. The Texas Medical Center owns and operates the parking lot, which has parking rates posted by the hour or by the day. Payment can be made by cash or credit card. ATM machines are located in the parking area and hospital lobby.
Website: https://hcpc.uth.edu/pages/access/index.htm


Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire

Physical Address: 5314 Dashwood Dr., Houston, TX 77081
During a psychiatric crisis, individuals may come to the hospital on a walk-in basis without a referral.
Phone Number: 800-423-0017
Website: https://bhbhospital.com/