Emergency Resources

Your safety and wellbeing are always our first concern. If you or someone you know is experiencing a life threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.

If you are a current MHS patient and are experiencing a clinical emergency during business hours, please contact our clinic directly at 608-829-1800. We are here to help.

If you are a current MHS patient and are experiencing a clinical emergency outside business hours, please call our main number, 608-829-1800 and press 9 to be connected with our live medical answering service. They will assess your situation and reach out to our on-call clinician.

Additional Crisis Resources

Emergency

911
Life-threatening emergencies

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988
Call or text 24/7 — free & confidential

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741
Free 24/7 text-based crisis support

Dane County Crisis Line

(608) 280-2600
24/7 local mental health crisis support

Local Resources — Madison & Dane County

  • Dial 2-1-1
    Connects residents to health and human services including crisis intervention, housing, food assistance, and more.

  • Call 211
    Helps Dane County residents navigate mental health and substance use services regardless of insurance or financial status.

  • https://abuseintervention.org/
    Help Line: (608) 251-4445
    Text: (608) 420-4638

  • https://danecountyhumanservices.org
    Crisis intervention, emergency mental health services, and community programs.

  • (608) 280-2600
    24/7 crisis hotline and comprehensive mental health services for Dane County residents.

  • (608) 249-7188
    Peer support groups, family support, and mental health advocacy. In-person and virtual groups available.

  • https://namiwisconsin.org
    Statewide resource guide, helpline, and advocacy for individuals and families navigating mental illness.

  • https://www.thercc.org/
    24/7 Helpline: (608) 251-7273
    Text: (608) 251-7273

National Resources

  • Call or text 988
    Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Available in English and Spanish.

  • Text HOME to 741741
    Free 24/7 text-based mental health support from trained crisis counselors.

  • 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
    Peer support and resource referrals Mon–Fri 9am–9pm CST.
    Text “HelpLine” to 62640

  • 1-800-799-7233
    24/7 confidential support for individuals experiencing or affected by domestic violence.

  • 1-800-662-4357
    Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referrals for mental health and substance use disorders.

  • Call 988, then press 1
    Specialized 24/7 support for veterans and their families by trained VA responders.