Help In Times of Crisis And Distress

As someone on this side of the fence, I found the following links to be what I'd like those around me to know and truly take to heart.

Helping Someone In Crisis..

Each person is an individual, and, as such, is going to handle both sides of crisis situations and intervention differently. It absolutely should go without saying that sensitivity to the rights, feelings, and demeanors of everyone involved in a situation involving a person with mental illness should be of utmost consideration.

For Someone In Immediate Crisis Or Danger..

The following are options available to those who find themselves in a situation that would be labeled an emergency:

For Someone In Need of Services..

The following are suggestions for those seeking non-emergency social service assistance either in finding mental health care services or in seeking advocacy assistance regarding the same:

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Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time..

·» Mark Twain «·