CRISIS
If you or your loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis you can get immediate help from your county’s mental or behavioral health services departments.
A crisis is an event or situation that results in a person’s need for immediate mental health intervention. People with mood disorders may need immediate help if they are a danger to themselves or others.
Santa Clara County Suicide and Crisis Service – 24/7
SUICIDE AND CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-855-278-4204
Text RENEW to 741741
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/bhd/Services/SP/Pages/SPC.aspx
San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
If You Are In a Crisis
Call 911 or go to Psychiatric Emergency at 222 West 39th Avenue, San Mateo, 94403
(650) 573-2662
Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Center:
Crisis Line: (650) 579-0350 or 1-(800) SUICIDE
Website: www.crisiscenter.cc
Alcohol & Drug Line: (650) 573-3050
Parent Support Line: 1 (888) 220-7575
Teen Website: www.onyourmind.net, www.reachout.com
National Suicide and Crisis Intervention Resources
24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is administered by Link2Health Solutions, inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mental Health Association of New York City. Lifeline’s grant is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
1-800-SUICIDE 1-800-442-HOPE 1-800-442-4673
http://www.hopeline.com/gethelpnow.html
Kristin Brooks Hope Center – primary program, the National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE.
If You’re Feeling Suicidal…Advice To Get You Through
http://helpguide.org/mental/suicide_help.htm
Helpguide provides information to help people with many of life’s problems. The main focus of the guide is mental health. This article on suicide provides a dispassionate discussion addressed to the person thinking of suicide.
Suicide … Read This First
http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/
Metanoia is an information website from Martha Ainsworth, a mental health consultant. It’s goal is to help people find the help they need. This is a through and lively discussion of every aspect of how to deal with suicidal thinking.
Getting Help: Locate Services
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/getting-help-locate-services/index.shtml
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Mental Health Services Locator
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Mental Health Information Center
How To Help Someone In Crisis
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_helpingcrisis
This page from the national DBSA website provides comprehensive information for anyone who wants to help someone suffering a mental health crisis.
