{"id":16633,"date":"2018-06-21T13:57:03","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T18:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.helplinecenter.org\/?page_id=16633"},"modified":"2020-07-22T12:47:53","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T17:47:53","slug":"mental-crisis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hlc.thinkcaliber.com\/es\/2-1-1-community-resources\/helpsheets\/mental-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help a Loved One in a Mental Health Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Signs that a person may be experiencing a mental health crisis:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Thoughts of harming self or others<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Attempts at harming self or others<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mental health symptoms that impact ability to function or care for basic needs<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><u>Options in a mental health crisis:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Call 9-1-1<br><\/strong>If the person is presenting an immediate risk of danger to themselves or others, call 911. You may also call 911 to request a wellness check if you are unsure of their current safety.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"2\"><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Call the Helpline Center through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)<br><\/strong>The Lifeline is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. People may call for themselves or for a loved one who is struggling. Trained crisis workers are available to talk, assess the level of risk, and develop a plan to help keep the person safe.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"3\"><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Go to the hospital for a mental health assessment<br><\/strong>A mental health assessment is performed by a mental health clinician to assess a person\u2019s safety and determine the appropriate level of mental health care for that person. A mental health assessment can be completed at a psychiatric hospital or at any community hospital or emergency room. Based upon the assessment, a clinician may recommend that the person be admitted to an inpatient mental health facility.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"4\"><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Initiate involuntary commitment (IVC)<br><\/strong>If a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis and is refusing treatment, it may be appropriate to file a petition for involuntary commitment. This process is typically initiated through your local law enforcement or the clerk of courts. Call 211 for a referral to the appropriate entity.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>For more information on what to do in a mental health crisis, call 211 or search our online database:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"\/es\/211database\/\">www.helplinecenter.org\/211database<\/a><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Use the following keyword search terms:<\/span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">911 Services<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Suicide Prevention Hotlines<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mental Health Crisis Assessment\/Intake<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><label for=\"cphBody_rblTypeOfAssignment_1\">Involuntary Mental Health Hold <\/label><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><strong>Sources<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline <a href=\"https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/\">https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">South Dakota Department of Social Services <a href=\"https:\/\/dss.sd.gov\/behavioralhealth\/hsc\/access\/adultpsych.aspx\">https:\/\/dss.sd.gov\/behavioralhealth\/hsc\/access\/adultpsych.aspx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/dss.sd.gov\/behavioralhealth\/community\/involuntary.aspx\">https:\/\/dss.sd.gov\/behavioralhealth\/community\/involuntary.aspx<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: This HelpSheet is developed by the Helpline Center for informational purposes only. HelpSheets provide a brief overview of the designated topic. For more information, call 211 or text your zip code to 898211.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><strong>Updated<\/strong> July 2020<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Signs that a person may be experiencing a mental health crisis:Thoughts of harming self or othersAttempts at harming self or othersMental health symptoms that impact ability to function or care for basic needsOptions in a mental health crisis:Call 9-1-1If the person is presenting an immediate risk of danger to themselves or others, call 911. 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