A Roadmap from Hospital to Home: A Guidebook for Loved Ones Involved in a Network of Care

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If you or a loved one are: • Having thoughts of hurting yourself, having thoughts of harming someone else, experiencing feelings of agitation or feeling aggressive • Experiencing severe side effects, such as trouble breathing, racing heart, seizures, severe rash, trouble shallowing, high fever or extreme confusion

THEN… Call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department. When calling 9-1-1, be sure to request a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer. CIT officers are specially trained to respond to mental health emergencies. Additional resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255 National Helpline 1.800.662.HELP (4357) Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 about any type of crisis from anywhere in the U.S. 24/7

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