Crisis Resources
Local and National Resources for Mental Health Emergencies
If you are in danger and require immediate assistance, please call 911.
Marriage and Family Focus cares sincerely for your wellbeing and mental health concerns. If you wish to discuss what you are experiencing in an urgent manner, please call one of the below resources. The crisis resources below are by no means exhaustive. Please contact us to let us know that you are struggling and we will reach out to you as soon as possible to get you in for an early session. Remember, psychotherapy is a rewarding process that takes time. We advise writing your feelings down to share with your therapist during your next session to ensure your time with us will be productive and obliging.
Local To Dane County:
Dane County Crisis (24/7 support & suicide prevention): 608-280-2600
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (24/7 support, shelter for women & children, and legal advocacy services during business hours):
Recovery Coach Helpline (24/7 support for stress-related alcohol & drug use): 608-228-1278
Solstice Warm Line (24-hr support): 608-244-5077
Dane County Social Services (after-hours emergency): 608-255-6067
Tellurian Detox: 608-223-3311
Dane County Care Center (respite): 608-224-2500 ext. 109
RISE Respite Center (childcare): 608-244-5700
National Helplines:
National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
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Vet Crisis: 1-800-273-8255
The Trevor Project (24/7 support for LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386
THRIVE Lifeline (24/7 support for underrepresented folks) TEXT: 1-313-662-8209
Poison Control Info: 1-800-222-1222
Alcohol & Drug Helpline: 1-800-821-4357
AIDS Hotline: 1-800-334-2437
La Red (24/7 Linea de Ayuda): 1-800-510-9195
The Disaster Distress Helpline (24/7 support related to COVID-19 stress): 1-800-985-5990
National US Child Abuse Helpline: 1-800-422-4453