Crisis/Emergency Services
24/7 Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention
Hotline: 1-844-420-3964
PermiaCare offers crisis intervention/suicide prevention services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. These hotlines provide 24-hour a day contact for persons experiencing emotional crisis situations, including possible suicide. The hotline is answered by an American Association of Suicidology (AAS) accredited hotline. Staff is available to provide face-to-face intervention including mobile assessments by our Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOT) and emergency hospitalization.
Call the Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention Hotline, provided by Avail Solutions, Inc. They will determine if the individual is eligible to receive a crisis response assessment.
- If it is suspected that the individual is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, medical clearance is needed. This will assure the validity and reliability of the crisis response assessment as well as facilitate hospitalization if it is warranted.
- If the individual requires medical attention, see that their medical needs are met before contacting the Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention Hotline.
24/7 Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention Hotline:
Is the individual at risk of harming themselves or someone else?
Is the individual experiencing suicidal or homicidal ideation or intent?
OR
Is the individual experiencing severe psychosis?
If an assessment is requested, it is encouraged that law enforcement be present for the safety of all involved.
Crisis Respite Services
Crisis Respite provides short-term crisis services in a home-like environment for adults over the age of 18 at low risk of harming themselves or others. The length of stay depends on the clinical needs of the individual – ranging from a few hours to fourteen days. Professional staff are available to provide counseling and medication.
Services are tailored based on individual need. Services include:
- Residential stay
- Critical coping skills training
- Care coordination services that assist with identifying community resources needed
- Case Management
- Medication training
- Continuity of Care
Individuals must:
- Be a low risk of harm to self or others.
- Be able to perform their own Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
- Have low risk of elopement.
- Be voluntary for treatment.
To inquire about PermiaCare respite services, contact the crisis hotline at 1-844-420-3964.