| Emergencies
There are some situations where online consultation is inappropriate or insufficient. In these situations, in-person therapy and other forms of health care may be necessary. If any of the conditions described below exist, we strongly advise you to seek immediate assistance and get help in-person from a health care professional or health care facility. Use this site and links only as a referral source to a therapist who can see you in-person and immediately for evaluation or treatment (See instructions below).
* If you have thoughts of hurting or killing yourself.
* If you experience a life threatening situation and/or being abused.
* If you have thoughts of hurting or killing another person.
* If you have a recent history of suicidal, violent or abusive behavior.
* If you hold what others may consider unrealistic beliefs (delusions).
* If you see or hear things that others don't (hallucinations).
* If you are currently addicted to or are abusing alcohol or drugs.
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY: INSTRUCTIONS
If any of the above describes your current state, get assistance immediately. You will find help:
1. In the office of your health care professionals or at a local crisis center.
2. In an emergency room of your local hospital.
3. By calling 911 (in the USA.) and asking for immediate help.
4. By calling a hot line service, such as: 1-800-SUICIDE for immediate assistance and instructions.
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF URGENT CARE FOLLOW THE SUGGESTIONS ABOVE TO ENSURE HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU.
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