Mental Health Emergency/Psychiatric Emergency

If a person is experiencing a mental health crisis, and becomes an imminent threat to themselves or others, it becomes a mental health emergency. A mental health emergency may involve: 

• Active assaults
• Having a plan, means, and imminent time frame to engage in a suicide attempt or engaging in a suicide attempt
• Damaging property
• Highly erratic behavior that is unable to be controlled  

When a person is having a mental health emergency, it is imperative to call 911 or take the person to the nearest emergency room so they can get professional help as soon as possible.