Psychiatric Emergency
This office does not offer emergency services. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency or need urgent support, please call 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency department.
988 Lifeline
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. 988 Lifeline - If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988.
Veterans Crisis Line
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call.
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans can use this new option by dialing 988 and pressing 1 to contact the Veterans Crisis Line. Veterans may still reach the Veterans Crisis Line with the previous phone number—1-800-273-8255 and Press 1—by text (838255), and through chat (VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat).
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s National Helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Also visit the online treatment locator or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you.
The Benefits of Journaling
Journaling our thoughts and feelings can provide numerous mental health benefits including the following:
Self-Reflection and Insight
Stress Reduction
Healthy Habits
Emotional Processing
Increased Happiness
For more information, check out How to Journal for Mental Health | Psychology Today
If you can breathe you can get through anything…
~Albert Woodfox: Unbroken by Four Decades in Solitary Confinement
Breathing Exercises
Breathing exercises may provide the following benefits:
Calming effects
Reduced anxiety and depression
Stress reduction
Greater resilience
Check out this article for more information:
5 Ways Breathing Can Calm You Down—Even Under Severe Anxiety | Psychology Today
Relaxation Exercises: An Essential Part of Mental Health
Check out the following link for the Mindfulness Coach app and other mindfulness resources: Mindfulness Coach - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
YouTube offers a plethora of relaxation music, exercises, etc. Here is one the I find peaceful: https://youtu.be/gfulfnnJ3lY?list=RDDB6SL4cGocc