What To Do In A Crisis
If you are in a life or death situation,
immediately call 911.
Douglas County Mental Health offers a 24-Hour Crisis Line. Clinically
trained staff are available to speak with you and assist in the event of a
mental health emergency.
If your emergency is during business hours, call (217) 253-4731 to
and inform the receptionist you are experienceing a mental health crisis.
A counselor will be made immediately available to you.
If your emergency is after-hours, call the Crisis
Line at (217) 253-3511.
Be aware that the dispatcher from the Douglas County Sheriff's Department
answers this number. They will take your name and phone number, and immediately
contact the counselor on call who will then call you back directly.
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