Community Crisis Resources

If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 9-8-8 to reach the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

NAMI National HelpLine: Contact NAMI’s support line via phone at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), by texting “HelpLine” to 62640, or chat online, available Monday-Friday from 9am to 9pm CST. The NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine is available by calling the above number, texting “Friend” to 62640, or chatting online.

• NAMI Dane County Resource Guide & Crisis Contacts

• NAMI Dane County In-Person Adult Peer Support Group: Immanuel Lutheran Church (1021 Spaight St. Madison, WI 53703) on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Monday of the month. Register to receive information here.

• NAMI Dane County Virtual Peer and Family Support Groups: Register to receive a schedule of groups and links to virtual support groups (Adult, Young Adult, Family, LGBTQIA+, Women)

• NAMI Dane County Office: (608) 249-7188 or outreach@namidanecounty.org

• Briarpatch Youth Services

• Connections Counseling

• Rise Wisconsin

• Journey Mental Health

• Orion Family Services

• The Rainbow Project

• Online Support Group Directory: namiwisconsin.org/support-and-education/being-together/

• NAMI Wisconsin Office: Call 608-268-6000, email support@namiwisconsin.org, or view the NAMI Wisconsin Resource Guide.

• Professional Self-Care (video and summary) from Coalition to Support Grieving Students

• Nurturing Yourself While You’re Grieving from Center for Loss and Life Transition

• After a Crisis: How Young Children Heal from the Early Trauma Treatment Network, National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• When Bad Things are Happening from Learning for Justice

• What to say to kids when the news is scary from National Public Radio

• For parents looking for resources to talk to their children, we encourage you to review the resources from the Child Mind Institute.

• Safe Call Now: 1-877-230-6060. This confidential, comprehensive, 24-hour crisis referral service is for all public safety employees, all emergency services personnel and their family members nationwide.

• Fire/EMS Helpline: 1-888-731-FIRE (3473). Confidential and 24-hour, the Fire/EMS Helpline was created for first responders by members of the fire service. This program is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of firefighters, EMTs, rescue personnel and their families.

• Copline: 1-800-267-5463. This resource is a confidential, 24-hour law enforcement officer hotline manned by retired law enforcement officers trained in active listening.

Nor can we offer direct services. If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, please refer to the numbers below:

• 911 – In case of emergency. Request a CIT trained officer – mental health trained officers are here to help. Learn more here.

• 988 – Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. More information here.

• (608) 280-2600 – Dane County 24-hour Crisis Line

• (608) 266-4311 – Dane County Clerk of Courts (regarding the commitment process)

For further crisis assistance, there are toll-free numbers you can call.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233

National US Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453

CRISES AND SUICIDE

Veteran Crisis Line
(800) 273-8255

Girls & Boys Town National Hotline
(800) 448-3000

National Youth Crisis Hotline
(800) 442-HOPE (4673)

ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE USE

Families Anonymous