WHAT TO DO IN A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS Dr. Ken Duckworth Video
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS PLANNING
WHAT TO DO IN A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS (for Children)
Emergency Medical Services – 911
If your situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance, available 24 hours a day.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1‑800‑273‑TALK (8255)
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline . Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. Live Online Chat http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Local Adult Mental Health Emergency Service
Community Mental Health, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham
For Adults with publicly funded or no insurance
(800) 372-8460 or 517-346-8460
For Children with publicly funded or no insurance
517-346-8008
http://www.ceicmh.org/services/cs
Note that persons with commercial mental health coverage are typically directed to contact their health plan. (non-emergency response)
Persons with private health insurance should call 911 or go to a local emergency room.