Sometimes, it’s clear that someone is experiencing a crisis and they need immediate help. For example, the situation is an emergency and immediate action is needed if any of these signs are present:
- in the act of hurting or killing themselves, has a weapon or other lethal means
- threatening to hurt or kill themselves
- looking for ways to hurt or kill themselves, talking about a plan to do so
- talking about death or suicide and is acting anxious or agitated
- talking about death or suicide and is intoxicated or “high” on drugs
In any of these instances, you should call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 immediately.
Additional Bay Area Crisis Lines Include:
- San Francisco Suicide Prevention: (415) 781-0500
- San Mateo Psychiatric Emergency Services: (650) 573-2662
- Star Vista Crisis Line (San Mateo County): (650) 579-0350
- Crisis Support Services of Alameda County: (800) 309-2131
- Suicide Prevention and Community Counseling of Marin: (415) 499-1100
- Alameda County: 988 Alameda County