EMERGENCY
If you have a mental health emergency (e.g. thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, feel out of control), or are concerned someone is in crisis, you should call 911, present to your local emergency department, or call the national crisis number 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK).
The local Emergency Room is below:
J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown, WV 26505
You can also text HOME to 741741 or text the National Suicide Prevention line at 988.
Our office phone, emails, clinician emails, and social media are not monitored 24/7 and should never be utilized for emergency situations.
What are Warmlines?
Warmlines are phone, chat, or text lines that provide empathetic listening and peer support to individuals who may be experiencing distress or loneliness, or those seeking validation from a peer with lived experience. They offer a confidential and non-judgmental space for connection and self-directed exploration.
Crisis Services, Warmlines and 24/7 Hotlines
We understand it's helpful to have options, specific to your situation.
Please be aware that the crisis line workers below are mandated to report callers deemed at risk of suicide or self-harm to the police (also known as "active rescue"). If police intervention is a concern, we encourage you to first ask about their reporting policies before sharing your situation.
Privacy policies are included where available -- if it's not, assume that your information may be shared with the police without your consent. Please use these resources below with discretion.
Trevor Hotline for LGBTQ+ youth (24/7)
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text "START" to 678678
Privacy Policy: "In very specific instances of abuse or a clear concern of an in-progress or imminent suicide, Trevor counselors may need to contact a child welfare agency or emergency service."
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support
Call or text: 1-833-852-6262
Pregnant or just had a baby, partner or family of pregnant and postpartum people.
English y en español
Privacy Policy: "HHS does not disclose, give, sell, or transfer any personally identifiable information (PII) about our visitors unless required for law enforcement or by federal law."
Call: 1-800-944-4773, #1 En Español or #2 English
Text in English: 800-944-4773
Text en Español: 971-203-7773
National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7)
Call: 1-800-799-7233
Text START to 88788
Privacy Policy: "The Hotline’s advocates are considered mandatory reporters by law. Users will be made aware that in situations regarding the welfare of a minor, any locating information disclosed will be reported to child protective services as required."
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) (24/7)
Call: (800) 656- 4673
Text: HOPE to 64673
Privacy Policy: "We reserve the right to disclose personal information to authorities (such by calling 911) at our sole discretion and as required by law. Examples include if we fear that you or another person are in danger."
Veterans Crisis Line (24/7)
Call: (800) 273-8255
Text 838255
Privacy Policy: "In specific circumstances, your information may be collected without your explicit consent to address emergencies."
DeafLEAD (24/7)
Crisis support for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and DeafBlind individuals at deaflead.org
Deaf Crisis Line: 321-800-3323 (Videophone)
Privacy Policy: "Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency)."
NAMI Helpline (24/7)
Privacy Policy: "We won’t ask you to provide any identifying information. But if you call or text us, we see your phone number. If we believe that you’re at imminent risk of harm, we may notify emergency services or law enforcement."