Crisis Resources

If You Are Experiencing a Psychiatric Emergency

Dr. Wilkinson does not provide emergency or crisis services. If you are in immediate danger or are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please use one of the following resources:

Call 911 or Go to the Nearest Emergency Room

If you or someone you know is in danger of hurting themselves or others, call 911 or visit the nearest hospital emergency department.

National Crisis Resources (Available 24/7)

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
    Call or Text 988
    988lifeline.org
    Free, 24/7 confidential support for anyone in emotional distress, including suicidal thoughts or mental health crises.

  • Crisis Text Line:
    Text HOME to 741741
    www.crisistextline.org
    Trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 via text message.

New York Residents

  • NYC Well (New York City)
    Call: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)
    Text: WELL to 65173
    Chat: nycwell.cityofnewyork.us
    Free and confidential 24/7 mental health support, crisis intervention, and referral to local services.

California Residents

  • California Peer-Run Warm Line
    Call: 1-855-845-7415
    Web Chat: mentalhealthsf.org/warm-line
    A
    free, non-emergency resource for anyone in California needing emotional support, operated by mental health peers 24/7.

  • Each county in California operates its own Behavioral Health Crisis Line. Here are two examples:

    • Los Angeles County ACCESS Line:
      Call: 1-800-854-7771 (24/7)
      TDD for Hearing Impaired: 1-562-651-2549
      dmh.lacounty.gov

    • San Francisco Mental Health Access Line:
      Call: 1-888-246-3333 (24/7)
      sf.gov

If you're located in another California county, check with your local Department of Mental Health for 24/7 crisis services.

Ongoing Non-Emergency Support

If you're not in immediate danger but need support:

  • Contact your existing therapist, psychiatrist, or primary care provider.

  • Reach out to one of the warm lines listed above.

  • Consider scheduling a free 15-minute phone consultation with Dr. Wilkinson to discuss non-urgent clinical care options.