Emergency Services

Crisis Number - 1-800-242-5101

Emergency Psychiatric Services provides emergency help to children, adolescents, and families in crisis 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The people we serve:

• Children, birth to 18 years
  
  

• Their parents
  
  

• Their family

How the program works:

• Referrals are accepted from parents/guardians, schools, social workers, Department of Children and Families staff, Law enforcement officers, clergy, psychologists, physicians, shelters, community agencies, counselors and support groups.
  
  

• Trained professional staff are available 24/7.
  
  

• Services include telephone counseling, crisis and suicide intervention, information and referral.
  

Crisis and Intervention services help in cases of:

• Suicide statement
  
  

• Depression
  
  

• Threat of violence
  
  

• Psychiatric crises and emotional distress
  
  

• Loss of control and anger
  
  

• Thought disturbance, behavior changes and anxiety
  
  

• Traumatic experiences
  
  

• Self-inflicted injury

In the event of an emergency, or to make a referral, call:

1-800-242-5101 or 712-262-2922