What To Do In An Emergency or Crisis
In An Emergency:
| If you or a loved one is in immediate danger calling 911 and talking with police may be necessary. It is important to notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency and ask for an officer trained in crisis intervention or trained to assist people experiencing a psychiatric emergency. |
In A Crisis:
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Are you in crisis? Are you feeling desperate, 800-273-TALK (8255) or – A free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects |
| Crisis Text Line: Text NAMI to 741741 Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message |
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| National Domestic Violence Hotline Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages. |
| National Sexual Assault Hotline Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. |
Additional Resources
CRISES AND SUICIDE
Girls & Boys Town National Hotline
(800) 448-3000
National Hopeline Network
(800) SUICIDE
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
National Youth Crisis Hotline
(800) 442-HOPE (4673)
ALCOHOL
Alcohol Hotline
(800) 331-2900
Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics
(800) 344-2666
Alcohol and Drug Helpline
(800) 821-4357
Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline
(800) 252-6465
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 729-6686
Families Anonymous
(800) 736-9805
National Council on Alcoholism and
Drug Dependence Hopeline
(800) 622-2255
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 662-4357
Cocaine Anonymous
(800) 347-8998
National Help Line for Substance Abuse
(800) 262-2463
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
National US Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453