Peer Support Assistance Training Counseling Helpline (PATCH)

PATCH (formerly Heroes Helpline) offers free 24/7 behavioral health support exclusively for first responders and health care workers in Texas. 

The helpline is the entry point to all services.
24/7 phone access for confidential support, peer connection, assistance, training referrals, and counseling coordination.

• Call: 1-833-EMS-inTX (1-833-367-4689)
• Website: go.uth.edu/PATCH
• Behavioral health training  - Self-paced, online continuing education (CE) 
• Printable flyer

Resource Links

• Texas Health Steps Online Provider Education
• EMS for Children Links
• EMS Hall of Honor
• EMS Patch Information
• Helpful EMS Materials
• Injury Prevention
• Publications
• Statistics (Provider & Personnel)