Help During a Psychiatric Crisis
If you or a family member are experiencing a psychiatric crisis
It is important that you seek help right away. We have posted hotline numbers as well as numbers for mobile crisis teams who may be able to come to your home and assist you or your family member in a crisis. NAMI Maryland publishes a brochure entitled, What to do in a Psychiatric Crisis in Maryland. You may print one out from this site or contact our office and request printed copies. A psychiatric crisis includes but is not limited to: suicidal or homicidal thinking and/or behavior, acute psychotic symptoms, sudden change in mental status and violence. The steps progress from help for a person who is cooperative, to getting an emergency evaluation, to involuntary admission to a hospital.