How to get help during a mental health crisis

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.

Episode Transcript

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

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