The basics
Understanding Crisis Intervention
Crisis intervention provides timely, supportive care to help stabilize someone going through an overwhelming situation. It offers a safe space and clear guidance to help calm intense emotions and begin the path toward healing.
- Focuses on short-term stabilization rather than long-term treatment alone.
- Helps de-escalate intense emotional or psychological distress in the moment.
- Provided by specialists trained specifically to respond to crisis situations.
- Connects you to ongoing care and support once the immediate crisis has passed.
No two crises look exactly the same. Our team meets you where you are and responds to your specific situation.
Recognizing a crisis
Recognizing a Mental Health Crisis
A mental health crisis happens when emotional or psychological distress becomes so intense that someone struggles to cope or function safely on their own. Recognizing the signs early can make a real difference.
Signs to Take Seriously
- Feeling overwhelmed by emotional pain, panic, or hopelessness that doesn't ease up.
- Experiencing a sudden, severe change in mood, thinking, or behavior.
- Having thoughts of harming yourself or someone else.
- Feeling unable to manage daily responsibilities or care for yourself safely.
- Withdrawing suddenly from people, situations, or activities you'd normally engage with.
If any of this sounds like what you or a loved one is experiencing, reaching out for support is a strong, important step. You don't have to manage it alone.
Schedule an AppointmentEmergency safety
When to Seek Emergency Help
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For immediate emotional support, call or text 988.
Immediate Risk of Harm
Seek emergency help right away if there is an immediate risk to your safety or someone else's.
For crises that do not involve immediate danger, crisis counseling or a same-day appointment may be the right first step.
Schedule an AppointmentWhat we offer
Crisis Intervention Services
We provide a range of services to support individuals facing emotional, psychological, or personal crises:
Crisis Listening & Support
During practice hours, our compassionate team is available to listen, support, and help you cope with distress in person or over the phone.
Crisis Assessment
Our specialists take the time to understand what you're going through and assess your current mental health, so we can better understand your needs.
Stabilization & Coping Strategies
Our goal is to help you feel stable and in control again. We work with you to calm emotional responses and provide strategies to manage the situation at hand.
Transition to Ongoing Care
Once your immediate needs are addressed, we help you transition into longer-term care, whether that's therapy, ongoing mental health support, or community resources.
Family Guidance & Support
Crisis situations affect loved ones too. We offer guidance to family members to help them understand the situation and support your recovery.
Your first visit
What to Expect When You Reach Out
When you come to us for help, we start by understanding your situation without judgment. Our specialists take the time to truly listen and make sure you feel heard, then assess your immediate emotional needs to build a plan to stabilize the situation.
We'll provide practical tools to help manage your emotions in the moment, and talk through next steps for ongoing support, whether that's therapy, counseling, or connecting you with additional resources. We also offer guidance to loved ones, so you don't have to face a crisis alone.
Questions
FAQs on Crisis Intervention
What is crisis intervention?
−Crisis intervention is short-term, immediate support for someone experiencing overwhelming emotional distress. It's designed to stabilize the situation, reduce suffering, and connect you with the right next steps.