Texas mental health care reference
A practical, sourced look at mental health treatment, virtual care, and the scale of need in Texas. This page is updated as new federal data becomes available.
The numbers
These figures help show the need for accessible, thoughtful care. They do not predict any one person’s experience or replace a clinical evaluation.
59.2M
In 2023, 23.0% of U.S. adults received mental health treatment in the past year. SAMHSA includes outpatient or inpatient care, prescription medication, telehealth, and treatment in correctional settings in this measure.
SAMHSA, 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health31.3M
In 2023, 12.1% of U.S. adults received mental health treatment through telehealth in the past year, showing how meaningful virtual access has become for many people.
SAMHSA, 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health14.6M
In 2023, 5.7% of U.S. adults reported serious mental illness in the past year. This is a survey measure, not a count of clinical diagnoses.
SAMHSA, 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health4.69M
An estimated 4.689 million Texas adults had any mental illness in the past year, based on the annual average for 2022 and 2023. These are model-based survey estimates.
SAMHSA, Texas State-Specific Tables, 2022–2023 annual average1.09M
An estimated 1.094 million Texas adults had serious mental illness in the past year, based on the annual average for 2022 and 2023.
SAMHSA, Texas State-Specific Tables, 2022–2023 annual average3.98M
An estimated 3.977 million Texas adults received mental health treatment in the past year, based on the annual average for 2022 and 2023. The measure includes counseling, medication, telehealth, and other treatment settings.
SAMHSA, Texas State-Specific Tables, 2022–2023 annual averageSources and methodology
Most figures above come from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual federal survey of the civilian, noninstitutionalized U.S. population. Texas figures are modeled state estimates and are presented as annual averages for 2022 and 2023.
“Any mental illness” and “serious mental illness” are survey measures defined by SAMHSA. They are not the same as a clinical diagnosis, and treatment categories can overlap.
Renewed Hope and Wellness PLLC. “Texas Mental Health Statistics: Care and Access.” Updated September 28, 2026. https://renewedhopeandwellness.org/mental-health-statistics-texas
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Renewed Hope and Wellness offers psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication support for teens 13+ and adults in Texas, with virtual visits across the state and in-person appointments in Austin.
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