In the event of a psychiatric crisis and/or if you believe you are unable to safely wait until your next scheduled therapy session, please call 988, visit your nearest emergency room, or utilize the resources below. 

911 vs. 988 – who do I call? 

988 provides support for psychiatric emergencies and 911 provides support for all other emergencies. The 988 and 911 systems coordinate with one another. 

Mobile crisis team vs. 911/988 – who do I call? 

If the person you are concerned about is injured or is an immediate threat to hurt someone, call 911 or 988 before calling a mobile crisis team. There may be delays when engaging mobile crisis teams.

What is a mobile crisis team? 

Mobile crisis teams include mental health professionals who are dispatched to community locations to provide assessment and intervention to people experiencing a psychiatric emergency. To learn more about mobile crisis teams in your area, search “mobile crisis team” and the name of your county.