When a mental health crisis occurs, friends and family are often caught off-guard, unprepared and unsure of what to do. The behaviors of a person experiencing a crisis can be unpredictable and can change dramatically without warning. A person experiencing a mental health crisis can’t always clearly communicate their thoughts, feelings, needs or emotions. They may also find it difficult to understand what others are saying. It’s important to empathize and connect with the person’s feelings, stay calm and try to de-escalate the crisis.
If you’re worried that you or your loved one is in crisis or nearing a crisis, SEEK HELP.
Make sure to assess the immediacy of the situation to help determine where to start or who to call.
♦ Is the person in danger of hurting themselves, others or property?
♦ Do you need emergency assistance?
♦ Do you have time to start with a phone call for guidance and support from a mental health professional?
CRISIS SUPPORT
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8225
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NAMI HelpLine: 1.800.950.NAMI (6264) or email info@nami.org
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Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
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Didi Hirsch Mental Health 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1.877.727.4747
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Trevor Lifeline: 1.866.488.7386
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Trevor Text Line: Text START to 678678
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
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OC Links: Navigators will connect callers with community mental health services. Navigators are available Monday-Friday from 8AM to 6PM at 855-OC Links (855.625.4657) or https://www.ochealthinfo.com/bhs/about/nit/oclinks/
- Transformations Care: Substance Abuse Treatment (424) 339-0965 or https://www.transformationscare.com/
24-Hour Crisis Hotline
800.914.CASA (2272)
Mental Health Awareness Month
Activities from NAMI-OC
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Orange County has activities for you.
- Mental Health Awareness Month Workshops 4-DAY Virtual Event: https://www.namioc.org/may-wellness
- It's Okay to Feel Podcast: https://www.namioc.org/podcast-episodes
- Happy Hour: https://www.namioc.org/nami-happy-hour
- Honest Hour: https://www.namioc.org/honest-hour
- Media Masterclass - how to start your own podcast online course: https://www.namioc.org/media-masterclass
The link to sign up for any of these events: namiocevents.eventbrite.com
HELPFUL APPS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
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Mindshift
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Calm
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Headspace
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Stop, Breathe and Think
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Smiling Mind
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Happify
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Breathe
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Breathe2Relax
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7Cups
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Savello
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Insight Timer
RAINN'S MISSION
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
GRITX
An online platform that provides high levels of mental health care, so youth and young adults can thrive, connect, and find resilience and share their own stories, in their own way. The activities help participants get through, get back to, or maintain different emotions.