Mental Health Crisis Response

Responding to Someone in Crisis

  • Do not leave a person alone if there is immediate danger.
  • Call or text 988 for crisis support.
  • Call 911 for immediate physical danger or a life-threatening emergency.

Crisis Symptoms May Include

  • Hearing voices 
  • Experiencing hallucinations 
  • Displaying irrational behavior 
  • Expressing intent to harm oneself or others 
  • Intravenous (IV) drug use 
  • Withdrawal from illegal substance use 
  • Using drugs while pregnant 
  • Becoming unmanageable due to mental illness 

Crisis Resources (24/7) 

National Resources

  • If there is immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. 
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org (free, confidential, 24/7).  
  • National Helpline of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for treatment referrals for mental health and substance use https://www.samhsa.gov/…/community-and-faith-leaders 

Local Resources

  • Call 988 or search online for information about local resources such as those below in your area
  • Mobile Mental Health Crisis Line 
  • Nearest Emergency Departments
  • Local Non-Emergency Line

This website is informational and educational, not a substitute for emergency, medical, or mental-health care.

You do not have to face a crisis alone. If you or someone you know may be in immediate danger or may act on suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 in the United States to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If emergency help is needed immediately, call 911.

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