Emergency Info
How do I know if it’s an emergency?
If you or someone you know is threatening, talking about or making plans for suicide, then it is a crisis that should be taken seriously.
What should I do?
Go to an emergency room or walk-in clinic at a psychiatric hospital.
If a psychiatric hospital is unavailable, go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
If these options are unavailable, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
(Source: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at www.afsp.org)
You do not need to wait until there is an emergency to get help.
If you are thinking about suicide or someone you know exhibits some of the warning signs for suicide, contact a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
If you are a student, make an appointment with your school counselor.
If you have health insurance, you may be able to look up mental health professionals covered by your plan online through the insurance web site.
If you don’t have health insurance, try looking online for affordable resources. Some psychiatric hospitals will allow residents (doctors-in-training) to see patients for a reduced fee or for free. Call your nearest hospital to get information on their psychiatric services. There may also be local nonprofit services available. Mental Health America is one site that offers a tool for finding local, affordable treatment.
If finding help is too overwhelming, go to a hospital emergency room. You may be referred to appropriate local services, or you may be admitted to the hospital. In the case that you are admitted, a payment plan can be worked out later. The most important thing is that you get the help you need.
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