Crisis Support
Suicidal ideation or thoughts of extreme distress can come up suddenly or be lingering in your mind for a while.
Wether you need help now or are making a safety plan incase a crisis situation arises, we want you to have the resources you need.
988 Mental Health Hotline: great if you need telephonic support available 24/7 via call or text
911 is the correct place to call if you are in immediate physical danger of hurting yourself or others. Inform dispatch you are navigating a mental health crisis as often squads have trained members to deescalate situations and provide psychological care.
When providing aid to someone in mental health crisis, be direct to ask:
Do you have a plan to hurt yourself or someone else today? Get as many details on that plan.
Stay nearby unless it puts you at risk of danger.
Call for help. It can be intimidating to let others in during your most vulnerable moments, but in a crisis trained professionals nearby are what you need.
If you yourself are no longer feeling safe in your body or to yourself, say something. We want you here today and tomorrow.