Mental Health Emergencies

Online counseling or email advice is not appropriate in the case of a mental health emergency.

A Mental Health Emergency is a situation where an individual is a threat to him/herself or Others:

Examples of Mental Health Emergencies:

* Abuse

* If you have thoughts of hurting or killing yourself. (suicide)

* If you have thoughts of hurting or killing another person.(homocide)

* If you have a recent history of suicidal, violent or abusive behavior.

* If you hold what others may consider unrealistic beliefs (delusions).

* If you see or hear things that others don't (hallucinations).

* If you are currently addicted to, and/or abusing alcohol or drugs.

* If you are cutting or harming yourself (parasuicide/self-injury)

What to Do:

Call 911 (in the USA) and ask for immediate help.

OR call a hotline service, such as: 1-800-SUICIDE (USA).

MarriagePeace Resources has other hotline and referral information for emergencies.

If you are being abused please click on the Abuse tab for more help numbers.