What Is a Mental Health Crisis?

A mental health crisis is any situation in which a person's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors put them, or others, at risk, or in which they cannot function or care for themselves without intervention. This can include suicidal ideation or attempts, psychosis or hallucinations, manic episodes, severe panic attacks, dissociative episodes, or other acute psychiatric emergencies. A mental health crisis requires the same urgency as a physical medical emergency. At Tellurian, we provide immediate access to stabilization services, and coordinated next-step care by our licensed crisis clinicians, to help individuals and families navigate these moments and move toward stability.

Our Mental Health Crisis Programs & Services

Tellurian's crisis services provide a continuum of care from immediate stabilization through transition to longer-term mental health treatment. Our crisis teams are trained in trauma-informed, person-centered approaches and work quickly to assess risk, ensure safety, and create a roadmap to recovery.

Tellurian crisis services support:

  • Individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm urges
  • Those in the midst of a psychotic episode or severe mania
  • Adults in acute emotional distress
  • People experiencing panic attacks, severe anxiety, or dissociation
  • Families and loved ones of someone in crisis
  • Individuals transitioning out of psychiatric hospitalization

Tellurian offers multiple treatment modalities and interventions including:

  • 24/7 admissions available by calling 608-222-7311
  • Crisis stabilization and safety planning
  • Individual crisis counseling
  • Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
  • Referrals and warm handoffs to inpatient, outpatient, IOP, Day Treatment, or PHP services
  • Peer support advocates
  • Case management and follow-up services

When you arrive at a Tellurian crisis center (or reach us by phone), our highly training staff will conduct a rapid assessment to understand your situation and ensure your safety. From there, we work with you to develop a stabilization plan and connect you to the right level of ongoing care, whether that's outpatient services, day treatment, or residential placement. You will not be turned away.

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