A behavioral health emergency is any situation in which a person’s behaviors become an immediate danger to themselves or to others. In any situations where safety is the primary concern, it may be necessary to contact 911 directly for emergency services.
A behavioral health crisis is any situation in which a person’s behavior may put them at risk of hurting themselves or others. A behavioral health crisis can also include any situation where a person’s thoughts, moods or behaviors prevent the person from taking adequate self-care or seriously hinders the person’s ability to cope with a situation or function effectively in the community.
For behavioral health emergencies call 911.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Dial 9-8-8
National Substance Use Disorder Issues Referral and Treatment Hotline
(800) 662-4357
Teen Lifeline
Call or text (602) 248-TEEN (8336)
For behavioral health crisis assistance in Arizona, call:
The statewide crisis line
(844) 534-HOPE (4673)
The Central Arizona Crisis Line for Maricopa County
(602) 222-9444 or (800) 631-1314 (toll-free)
The Southern Arizona Crisis Line for Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, and Yuma Counties or the San Carlos Apache Reservation
(866) 495-6735
A Warm Line is a confidential, non-emergency phone line for people who need to talk to someone. Their trained peer and family support teams can provide support in times of confusion and loneliness. They can also assist with assessing the situation and help connect a person to behavioral health services if needed.
In Gila and Maricopa County
(602) 347-1100
In Pima County
(520) 770-9909
In Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yuma Counties
(844) 733-9912
If you are an American Indian Community Member you may also call the Tribal Warm Line
(855) 728-8630
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