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What to Do in Mental Health Crisis

If your child is experiencing a behavioral health crisis

Remember the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

It is like 911, but it’s 988.
If you or a loved one are in emotional distress, dial 988 to talk to a crisis counselor.
A crisis counselor is available to talk 24/7, at any time, day or night.

Call our 24-Hour Behavioral Health Crisis Line at 1-866-799-5321 (TTY 1-800-955-8770)

We are here 24/7, including weekends and holidays. Resources available on our crisis line include:

Coping
How to help a friend
Information on Suicide National Prevention Helplines

Contact your child's doctor

If you are out of medication, please contact your doctor.

Need help finding a doctor?

Use our Find a Provider Tool to locate a Behavioral Health Provider.
We have local crisis providers throughout the state.

Call 911 in the event of any physical harm or imminent safety risk

More Mental Health Support

The Florida Department of Children and Families offers a list of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Mobile Response Teams (PDF) that includes contact information.
Find help from the Sunshine Health Community Resource Database.

General Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Chat is available 24/7: SuicidePreventionLifeline.org/chat
Crisis Text Line: 741-741. Trained crisis counselor replies within minutes.
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1. VeteransCrisisLine.net
National Crisis Text Line for the Deaf: Text HAND to 839863

After a Behavioral Health Crisis

It's important to regularly care for mental health long after a crisis has passed.