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What should I do in a mental health crisis right now?
If anyone's in immediate danger, call 911 or get to the nearest ER. For a suicidal crisis or overwhelming distress, call or text 988: the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, free, 24/7, press 1 for the Veterans line. Prefer typing? Text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. These services exist to get you through the moment, no threshold of "bad enough" required.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Akinwande Akintola, MD — Sun Jul 19 2026
If anyone's in immediate danger, call 911 or get to the nearest ER. For a suicidal crisis or overwhelming distress, call or text 988: the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, free, 24/7, press 1 for the Veterans line. Prefer typing? Text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. These services exist to get you through the moment, no threshold of "bad enough" required.
Then, and this part gets skipped, book follow-up care fast. The days after a crisis are when treatment matters most, and most new patients here are seen within a business day or two.
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Most new patients are seen within 1-2 business days, by video anywhere in Texas or in person in DFW. Costs vary by plan and deductible; benefits are verified before the first visit.
Book an appointmentIf you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest ER.