Crisis and Emergency Mental Health Resources
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Medical Director:Dr. Samuel “Joe” Cross-Sarvis DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BCPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Crisis and Emergency Resources
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. If you are thinking about suicide or are in emotional crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day, every day.
Synchronous Mental Health is a psychiatric practice that provides evaluation and medication management for adults. We are not an emergency service, and we cannot respond to a crisis in real time. This page lists resources that can.
- Immediate danger or a medical emergency: call 911.
- Thoughts of suicide or emotional crisis: call or text 988.
- Text support: text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
When to Call 911 or Go to the Emergency Room
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if:
- You or someone else is in immediate danger
- You have attempted suicide or harmed yourself
- You have taken more of a substance or medication than intended and feel unwell
- You are having a medical emergency, such as chest pain or trouble breathing
- You feel unable to keep yourself safe
If you are with someone in danger, stay with them if it is safe, and wait with them until help arrives.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects you with trained counselors who can listen, help you stay safe, and connect you with local resources. You can call or text 988, or chat online. It is free and available around the clock.
Veterans and service members can call 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.
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Crisis Text Line
If talking on the phone feels hard, you can text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor. The service is free and confidential.
Support for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Mood and anxiety symptoms during pregnancy and after birth are common and treatable. If you need support, the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers free, confidential support at 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA), 24 hours a day. Postpartum Support International also offers help. If you have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, call 911 or 988 right away.
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Support for Substance Use
If substance use is part of what you are experiencing, the SAMHSA National Helpline offers free, confidential information and referrals 24 hours a day at 1-800-662-4357 (HELP). If someone may be overdosing, call 911.
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Oregon Resources
For Oregon residents, Lines for Life offers crisis and support lines. You can also call 211 to be connected with local services.
Washington, Florida, and California
If you live in Washington, Florida, or California, 988 will connect you with local crisis counselors, and 211 can connect you with community services in your area.
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If You Are a Patient of Synchronous Mental Health
If you are a current patient and not in immediate danger, you can contact our office during business hours. Call 503-217-4455. If your concern is urgent and you are unable to reach us, use the resources above. Please do not wait for a callback if you are in crisis.
You can also read our new patient information to learn about how our practice works.
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How to Support Someone in Crisis
If someone you care about is struggling, you can help. Stay calm and listen without judgment. Ask directly whether they are thinking about suicide. Asking does not make it more likely. Remove access to anything they could use to harm themselves, if it is safe to do so. Stay with them, and help them connect with 988, 911, or a trusted professional. Afterward, encourage them to follow up with a provider, and take care of yourself, too.
Warning Signs to Take Seriously
Signs that someone may be in danger include talking about wanting to die or feeling like a burden, giving away possessions, withdrawing from people, sudden calm after a long period of distress, extreme mood changes, and increased use of alcohol or drugs. Any one of these deserves attention. If you are unsure, reach out for help. It is always better to check.
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