Crisis Resources for Immediate Help
At Ascend Psychiatry, your safety and well-being are our top priorities. If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs immediate mental health support, please use one of the resources below.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
Free, confidential support for anyone in distress, available 24/7. You’ll be connected to trained crisis counselors.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-7233
Text: “START” to 88788
Chat: thehotline.org
State-Specific Crisis Resources
Massachusetts
Samaritans Statewide Helpline: 1-877-870-4673
(24/7, confidential emotional support)
Emergency Services Program (ESP): Find your local Mobile Crisis Team: masspartnership.com
Boston Emergency Services Team (BEST): 1-800-981-4357
Utah
Utah Crisis Line (Huntsman Mental Health Institute): 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or call 988
UNI Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (Salt Lake County): 801-587-3000
(Mobile teams available to come to you)
SafeUT App: Real-time chat and tip line for students, parents, and educators.
Download from App Store or Google Play
Delaware
Delaware Crisis Intervention Services:
Adults (18+): 1-800-652-2929
Children & Teens: 1-800-969-4357
When to Call 911
If there is:
- Immediate danger to yourself or others
- A medical emergency related to mental health
- Someone is actively suicidal and has a plan or means
Call 911
Clearly state that it is a mental health emergency and request a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer if available.
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you’re not in immediate danger but need help navigating mental health support:
Call us at Ascend Psychiatry
(508) 296-0875
We’ll help guide you to the right level of care.