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Navigating a Mental Health Crisis
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis
When mental illness is present, the potential for crisis is never far from mind. Crisis episodes related to mental illness can feel incredibly overwhelming. There’s the initial shock, followed by a flood of questions—the most prominent of which is: “What can we do?”
People experiencing mental illness—and the people who care for them—need information. However, that information is not always readily available and the search for answers may require more energy and persistence than possible in times of crisis.
"Navigating a Mental Health Crisis: A NAMI Resource Guide for Those Experiencing a Mental Health Emergency" (Crisis Guide) provides important, potentially life-saving information for people experiencing mental health crises and their loved ones. This guide outlines what can contribute to a crisis, warning signs that a crisis is emerging, strategies to help de-escalate a crisis, available resources and so much more.
A Portable Treatment Record
A Portable Treatment Record from the Crisis Guide is available for download and use to begin creating your personal crisis plan.
You can also download the following infographics. They cover warning signs, what to do if you expect someone is thinking about suicide and how to prepare for a crisis. These printable resources are a great way to spread awareness about what to do in a crisis.
Looking for Extra Support?
Looking for Extra Support?
If you or a loved one are feeling suicidal or in danger, please dial 911.
If you or someone you know needs some extra support, here are a few options:
National NAMI Helpline:
Call the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-6264 M-F, 10 am – 6 pm, ET
Or in a crisis, text "NAMI" to 741741 for 24/7,
confidential, free crisis counseling
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call 988
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741
Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages.
National Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat support is available at Online Hotline. Free help, 24/7.
Southwest Iowa Region MHDS – Call 712-328-5645
If you are in need of other services related to mental health or disability services please reach out to the Southwest Iowa Region MHDS.