5 Legal Aid Resources in Dallas, Texas — Free Help & Counseling
5 verified legal aid resources in Dallas, Texas. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Catholic Charities of Dallas - Immigration Legal Services — Legal Aid in Dallas, Texas — (214) 634-7182 — Free and low-cost immigration legal services including DACA renewals, naturalization, family petitions, VAWA, U-visa, asylum, and legal consultations. BIA-accre
- Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP) — Legal Aid in Dallas, Texas — (214) 748-1234 — Pro bono legal services program connecting low-income Dallas County residents with volunteer attorneys. Free legal help in family law, housing, consumer, wills,
- Human Rights Initiative of North Texas — Legal Aid in Dallas, Texas — (214) 855-0520 — Free immigration legal services for refugees and asylum seekers in Dallas and North Texas. Asylum applications, SIJS, VAWA, U-visa, T-visa, and accompaniment th
- Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas - Dallas — Legal Aid in Dallas, Texas — (214) 748-1234 — Nonprofit legal aid organization providing free civil legal services to low-income residents of North Texas in areas including family law, housing, consumer rig
- SMU Dedman School of Law - Legal Clinics — Legal Aid in Dallas, Texas — (214) 768-2550 — Law school clinics providing free legal services in Dallas. W.W. Caruth Jr. Child Advocacy Clinic, Civil Clinic, Criminal Defense Clinic, Tax Clinic, and Small
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Frequently asked questions
How many legal aid resources are available in Dallas, Texas?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified legal aid resources across Dallas, Texas. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these legal aid services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.