If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1.
If you are in a psychiatric crisis that is not life-threatening, call AltaPointe at (251) 450-2211 or (888) 335-3044.
We provide crisis intervention services 24/7. Our caring specialists are trained in crisis assessment and de-escalation. When appropriate, they will coordinate access to a Crisis Response Team. These highly skilled professionals are adept at calmly, patiently guiding a caller through dire situations.
Our Crisis Response Team
Sometimes people need extra help. AltaPointe’s Crisis Response Teams can help you when you are experiencing a time of crisis. Our teams can provide additional services for you during those times.
What to do if you are in Crisis – Learn more ➧
What are the signs that someone is in a mental health crisis?
There are several signs and symptoms that may point to an impending crisis for an individual living with a mental illness. The following list includes some behaviors that if become problematic or excessive, may indicate the need to ask for help:
alcohol use argumentative being anxious bizarre behavior crying danger to self/others delusional thinking depression drug use erratic behavior |
hallucinations homicidal thoughts impulsivity irritability isolating mood swings not eating not sleeping not taking medications |
obsessive behaviors paranoid/fearful restlessness self-injury/harm sleeping too much suicidal thoughts verbal aggression wandering |