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Emergencies

Important note: Dr. Carla is not able to personally respond to requests for help if you’re experiencing an emergency.

If you’re in a dangerous or life-threatening situation or experiencing a medical or psychological emergency, call 911 (see below for emergency services numbers in other countries).

Emergency numbers outside the United States:

Canada: 911
Mexico: 066 or 911
UK: 999 or 112
Ireland: 999 or 112
Netherlands: 112
Germany: 112
France: 112
Australia: 000 or 112
New Zealand: 111
South Africa: 112 on mobile phones

Suicide Prevention in the United States

Crisis Text Line

In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor. Free 24/7 support is available at your fingertips.

Resources to Help Youth Cope after a School Shooting

In response to recent school and mass shootings, the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs (IWGYP) has compiled a list of resources to help youth, families, educators, and community members cope with and talk about community trauma, as well as provide psychological first aid.

The University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention also offers resources highlighting areas of support for communities after a school shooting event.

Need Help Now?

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Disaster Distress Helpline is available 24/7/365: Call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor any time.

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