Emergency support for people at immediate risk.
In the context of addiction treatment:
Includes hotlines, mobile crisis teams, and walk-in centers that respond to overdoses, suicidal crises, or acute intoxication.
What to know:
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Often available 24/7 and can help bridge someone into the right level of care.
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Calling a crisis line doesn’t automatically mean police or hospitalization; they aim to de-escalate and connect you with help.
Example:
After using and feeling suicidal, a person calls a crisis line and is referred for same-day evaluation.