Emergency: If there is immediate risk of harm, call 911. For suicide & crisis support in the U.S., you can call or text 988. This page does not triage clinical emergencies.
More urgent / same-week access
When someone needs behavioral health attention soon but may not require the emergency department, providers sometimes offer urgent access pathways.
Behavioral Health Urgent Care →/programs/behavioral-health-urgent-care/
Ongoing / coordinated community care
For integrated outpatient mental health and substance use access in the community, many organizations start with a Community Behavioral Health Center model.
Community Behavioral Health Center →/programs/community-behavioral-health-center/
Other ongoing options may include ACCS, in-home therapy, or day treatment. See the programs hub.