It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when mental health becomes an issue for you or a loved one. Take a deep breath and look over these simple guidelines. They should help.
Need for immediate attention (self-identified)
Threat to self or others
Acute depression lasting two weeks or more
Disorganization of thoughts
Rescue is the place to call when you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, such as:
Desire to harm self
Desire to harm others
Lack of basic coping or living skills
Emotional/crying episodes Persistent feelings of hopelessness and despair Not caring for self, others. Not eating normally Not sleeping normally Impaired functioning Irrational or delusional thoughts Hallucinations Psychotic symptoms causing a threat to self or others
