SUICIDE PREVENTION AND CRISIS SERVICE

4409 Maine St., Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-1166 Hotline or (800) 779-HELP
(217) 223-0413 for general information
Web Page: http://www.twi.org/services/crisis.html

Hours: 24-hours a day, seven days a week; Supported by: Transitions of Western Illinois

Overview:
Primarily a telephone crisis intervention service providing emergency counseling and psychiatric assistance, information and referral.

Twenty-four hour telephone crisis service to help callers deal with personal crises. Phone calls are answered by trained mental health professionals. Master-level therapists and/or mental health nurses may be accessed to assist local law enforcement and emergency personnel in dealing with specific crises.

Volunteers: Staffed by mental health professionals from Transitions of Western Illinois; Eligibility: Anyone is eligible; Fees: There is no charge directly to the consumer; Limitations: This is usually a telephone contact only unless further help is needed. Face to face contacts are typically made via walk-in services or establishing an appointment for further assessment at Transitions.

Revised Date: 4/29/08