If you or someone you know is having a psychiatric emergency, such as:
● suicidal thoughts or threats ● abusive behavior ● cutting or self injury
... call 911 immediately! Report the behavior and the operator will guide you through next steps.
Follow-up counseling and therapy can help you resolve the problems that put you or someone you know in a life-threatening situation, but the crisis must be addressed NOW!
There are groups and community support organizations which can help you through your crisis. Many of these services are free. Someone will respond immediately to your needs.