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How to get help during a mental health crisis
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Today on Health Lab, we are sharing resources for what to do in mental health crisis. Read the full story on Health Lab.
*Content Warning: Please be aware that this episode has mentions of suicide and self-harm.
Resources
- 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988, text any word to 988, or use their webchat
- Veterans: Press 1 after calling 988, or text any word to 838255
- LGBTQ+ youth hotline: Call The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386, text the word START to 678678, or use webchat
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or visit crisistextline.org
- Eating disorders: Call the Alliance for Eating Disorders at 1-866-662-1235, or visit their website
- Disaster survivors: Call or text the National Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990, or visit their website.
- Urgent/Ongoing support: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text NAMI to 62640 or visit NAMI online
- 988 Safety Plan PDF
- NAMI Crisis Preparation
- NAMI Wellness Recovery Action Plan
- Michigan Crisis Resource Directory
- CCBHC Locator
- FindTreatment.gov
- U-M Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention
- Extreme Risk Protection Order Info & Toolkit
All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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