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Crisis Services for Depression
Hotlines, crisis centers, and emergency support
Crisis services provide immediate support during mental health emergencies, including suicidal thoughts, severe depressive episodes, and psychiatric crises.
Available Services
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 support. Crisis text lines (text HOME to 741741), mobile crisis teams, psychiatric emergency rooms, and crisis stabilization units provide immediate help. For children and teens, many communities have specialized youth crisis services.
What to Look For
- 24/7 availability
- Trained crisis counselors
- Connection to follow-up care
- Youth-specific services
Questions to Ask
- What happens when I call?
- Can you send a mobile crisis team?
- How do you ensure follow-up care?
- Do you have youth-specific services?