Crisis Resources

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)

Mental Health Crisis Holds (PDF)

Parents Guide to Youth Mental Health

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

Local Shelters

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.”