Crisis & Emergency Support: Immediate Help

Written by Tretbar Therapy

Updated last week

Your safety and well-being are of utmost importance to us. This page provides information on what to do if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency.

Understanding a Mental Health Crisis

A mental health crisis can include (but is not limited to):

• Thoughts of suicide or wanting to harm yourself.
• Thoughts of harming others.
• Experiencing psychosis (e.g., hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking) that makes it difficult to function safely.
• Extreme distress, agitation, or inability to care for oneself.
• Overwhelming panic attacks.

Immediate Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please use the following resources:

1. Call 911 or Go to the Nearest Emergency Room:

   • For any life-threatening situation or immediate safety risk.

2. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:

   • Call or Text: 988 (Available 24/7, free, and confidential)
   • Online Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat/
   • The 988 Lifeline provides support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

3. Crisis Text Line:

   • Text HOME to 741741 (Available 24/7, free, and confidential)
   • Connect with a crisis counselor via text message.

4. Kansas Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC) 24-Hour Hotlines:

   • The State of Kansas provides a comprehensive list of 24-hour crisis hotlines for Community Mental Health Centers across the state.
   • View the list here: Kansas CMHC 24-Hour Crisis Lines
   • These local CMHCs can provide immediate support, crisis assessment, and connection to local services.

Our Practice's Role in a Crisis

While we are dedicated to supporting your mental health during scheduled sessions, our practice is not equipped to provide 24/7 emergency or crisis response services.

• During Business Hours: If you are an existing client and experience a non-life-threatening urgent situation, you can contact our office at (913) 393-9393 or message us through the Client Portal. We will do our best to respond as promptly as possible during our operating hours.
• After Hours & Emergencies: If you are experiencing a crisis outside of our business hours, or if it is a life-threatening emergency at any time, please utilize the immediate crisis resources listed above (911, 988 Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, or local CMHC hotline).
• Informing Your Therapist: If you have utilized emergency services or a crisis hotline, please inform your therapist at your next scheduled appointment or by leaving a non-urgent message so they can provide appropriate follow-up support.

Safety Planning

If you have ongoing concerns about safety or suicidal thoughts, please discuss this openly with your therapist. We can work with you to develop a personalized safety plan, which is a set of strategies and resources to help you cope and stay safe during times of intense distress.