CRISIS SUPPORT
What is a mental health emergency?
Any situation where a person's behavior puts them at risk of hurting themselves or others and/or prevents them from being able to care for themselves or function in the community.
What should I do in a mental health emergency?
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Call 911 - let the operator know you or someone you care about is a danger to themselves or others. It's helpful to state, "This is a Mental Health Emergency."
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Go to your nearest emergency room
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Contact a crisis resource below
Strategies when experiencing suicidal thoughts:
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Try each for at least 10 minutes and then repeat. (*Adapted from Lisa Ferentz's C.A.R.E.S.S. Model)
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Communicate through art, writing, or movement
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Engage in physical or safe enjoyable activities (as medically appropriate) such as running, jumping jacks, watching something funny, holding something comforting
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Self-soothing activities such as wrapping in a blanket, positive self-affirmations, soothing scents, warm shower or bath
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Always call 911 if you or someone you know has a plan and intentions to harm themselves
What is a safety plan?
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A written list of coping strategies and supports for persons who are at high risk for suicide. You can use these strategies before or during a suicidal crisis.
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Download the template below to get started :
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Mental Health Safety Plan
LOCAL CRISIS RESPONSE
MORE SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES
Suicide Prevention Hotline
Available 24/7
Phone: (800) 273-8255
Crisis Text Line
Available 24/7
The Trevor Project
Phone: (866) 488-7386
Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
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The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning. (LGBTQ+) young people ages 13-24.
The Trans Lifeline
Phone: (877) 565-8860
Website: http://www.translifeline.org/hotline
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Responds to the critical needs of the trans community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. The hotline is open 24/7, business hours are 10am-4am, and operators are frequently available during off hours.
SAMHSA Helpline
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Available 24/7
Phone: (800) 662-4357
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Provides treatment referrals & information for substance abuse and mental health disorders.