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If your family is struggling with a loved one's serious mental illness — schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or psychosis — we're here. No judgment. No waitlist. Just families who understand.
When It's an Emergency
Crisis Resources — Know Before You Need Them
Don't wait until you're in crisis to learn these numbers. Save them now. Share them with your family.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Available 24/7. Trained counselors can help de-escalate and connect you to local resources.
For Spanish: Press 1 after dialing 988
Psychiatric Emergency
If there is immediate danger, call 911. Specify: "This is a psychiatric emergency. My [relationship] has [diagnosis] and is [specific dangerous behavior]."
Request a CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) trained officer if available
Crisis Text Line
Connect with a trained crisis counselor via text message. Available 24/7 for anyone in crisis.
Text "HELLO" to 741741
Mobile Crisis Teams
Contact your Regional Behavioral Health Authority to request a mobile crisis team. These teams can respond in the community to de-escalate psychiatric crises without law enforcement when possible.
In greater Phoenix, contact Mercy Care
When You Call for Help — What to Do
Stay calm — your loved one can feel your panic
Don't argue with delusions or hallucinations
Speak slowly, use short sentences, lower your voice
Remove weapons or dangerous objects if safe to do so
Call 988 first if not in immediate danger
If calling 911, say: "psychiatric emergency" + diagnosis + specific behavior
Request a CIT-trained officer
Have medication list and diagnosis ready to share with responders
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