Self Harm - Suicide

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If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, here are resources to help you immediately:

Near Pelham, NY/Lower Westchester County:

  • Call 911 if there is an immediate risk of a suicide attempt.

  • If you believe hospitalization is necessary, call 911 or go to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Harrison or NYP/Weill-Cornell in Manhattan. These hospitals have inpatient psychiatric treatment units where patients can be admitted on an emergency basis.

  • If you would like a professional evaluation to evaluate whether hospitalization is necessary, call St. Vincent’s Crisis Response and Prevention Team at 914-925-5959. CPRT is an interdisciplinary team that responds to people in the community experiencing or at risk of a psychological crisis. They can make an at-home visit and will assess whether the person needs hospitalization or should be referred to other resources. Click here for more details.

  • For hotlines you can call or text for guidance and support, please see the section “Hotlines” below.

  • Follow the 5 Action Steps for helping someone in crisis.

  • For warning signs and additional information, resources and support, visit SAMHSA’s website.

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