In medically acute or life-threatening situations that need an immediate response please call
911.
It is important to tell the operator that you are facing a Behavioral Health Emergency (Psychiatric Crisis) and request a CIT (Crisis Intervention) trained officer or team skilled at helping a person in a mental health crisis
If it is safe to do so another option is to go to your nearest emergency room.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
California Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-843-5200 (call or text)
Text "HOME" to 741-741
American Association of Poison Control Centers
1-800-222-1222 and poisonhelp.org
SAMHSA Hotline (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
If you are a patient in my practice and need to reach me call (650) 521-0028 and follow the recorded instructions.