Who is available in the event of an actual life or death emergency?
If you find yourself or loved one to be experiencing a bona fide life and death emergency you are advised to immediately call your treating mental health professional or covering provider (i.e., back-up) as some have 24 hour answering capability. Or dial 911 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital. For all other urgent problems, contact your counselor (or their answering service) briefly stating what the situation is for you and clearly indicating if a call-back from your counselor is truly necessary immediately or if a call-back is acceptable as soon as the counselor is able to get back to you. Please be advised that it is usual and customary for mental health professionals to charge fees-for-emergency-services-rendered so please be sure to utilize emergencies wisely and well.
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