NEED IMMEDIATE HELP IN AN EMERGENCY?
If you or a loved one is in immediate danger calling 911 and talking with police may be necessary. It is important to notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency and ask for police officers trained in crisis intervention or trained to assist people in experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS HOLD INFORMATION
Nevada Rural Hospital Partners, Nevada Hospital Association, & Nevada Statewide Coalition Partnership
The following PDFs contain information on navigating mental health crises in Nevada. Select the following links to view the PDFs:
Navigating Your Way Through a Mental Health Crisis Hold in Nevada (PDF)
NAMI HELPLINE
1-800-950-6264 or info@nami.org
https://www.nami.org/help
The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday at 10 AM–6 PM EST.
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers, and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained, and able to provide guidance.
- They understand, many from their own experiences, listen, and offer support.
- They are informed on NAMI Programs, NAMI Support Groups, and locate your local NAMI Affiliate.
- They are trained to help identify the best resource options for your individual concern.
- They are knowledgeable and a source of accurate information about relevant topics.
- They care.
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 SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
1-800-273-8255 or chat with Lifeline
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio
1-888-628-9454
Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
1-800-799-4889
Veterans Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-8255 or Text 838255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
1-800-799-7233
http://www.thehotline.org/
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
1-800-656-4673
https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline
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.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR PTSD
1-802-296-6300
http://www.ptsd.va.gov
Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs providing resources to individuals, family members, and providers on combat and non-combat-related PTSD. Information includes types of trauma, treatment options, coping mechanisms, related problems. The website maintains a “Find a Therapist” finder. Offers a Helping a Family Member Who Has PTSD page in Spanish on its website
THE SIDRAN INSTITUTE
1-410-825-8888 ext. 102
http://www.sidran.org/
“Go-to” resources for PTSD-related conditions, including DID, dual diagnosis, self-injury, and suicide. Help Desk locates in-person support groups for people who have experienced trauma. Provides educational programming, resources for treatment, support, and self-help.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY
http://www.suicidology.org
National clearinghouse and directory for suicide resources, statistics, etc. Maintains an in-person support group finder for both attempts and loss survivors of suicide.
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
1-888-333-2377
http://www.afsp.org/
Offers referrals to in-person support groups and mental health professionals for those having thoughts of suicide, those who have lost someone to suicide, and those who have attempted suicide; offers resources on loss; suicide prevention information.
THE BUDDY PROJECT
www.buddy-project.org
Aims to prevent suicide and to provide self-harm alternatives by pairing people through social media as buddies and raising awareness for mental health.
OTHER RESOURCES
Crises and Suicide
Boys Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000
Teen Line
Text 839863 or email through this link
Alcohol
American Addiction Centers Resource
1-888-685-5770
Substance Abuse
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
1-800-662-4357
National Drug Helpline
1-844-289-0879
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453
Apps
notOK (Available on iOS and Android) (Free)
https://www.notokapp.com/
A digital panic button service that connects users immediate support via text, phone call, or GPS location when struggling to reach out. The app features a large, red button that can be activated to let close friends, family, and their support network know help is needed. When users hit the digital panic button, a message along with their current GPS location is sent to their contacts. The message reads: “Hey, I’m not OK! Please call, text, or come find me.”