Dial 911 NOW if you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger of harming yourself or others
Some possible warning signs:
Talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself
Trying to get pills, guns, or other ways to harm oneself
Talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide
Hopelessness
Rage, uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge
Acting in a reckless or risky way
Feeling trapped, like there’s no way out
Saying or feeling there’s no reason for living
Increasing alcohol or drug abuse
Withdrawing from friends and family
Anxiety, agitation, inability to sleep - or, excessive sleepiness
Dramatic mood swings
Mental Health “Emergency Room”
Evaluation and Treatment Services:
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Must meet 5150 criteria of danger to self or others and/or gravely disabled. Primarily for indigent (no insurance) and Medi-Cal clients 714.639.8336
Crisis Hotlines
Adolescent:
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888.97YOUTH or 888.979.6884
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714.639.8336
General Public:
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800.442.HOPE 800.442.4673
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Online counseling by the Crystal Cathedral http://www.newhopenow.org/counseling/liveperson.html
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800.273.TALK (8255)
Food, shelter, etc.
Call 211 for resources or visit their website http://www.211oc.org/index.php?ct=resources
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Here is a list of mental health hotlines for all counties in California:
http://www.uacf4hope.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=887
