IF THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE DANGER OR THREAT TO LIFE CALL 9-1-1 What is a Crisis: We often think of a crisis as a sudden unexpected disaster, such as a car accident, natural disaster, or other cataclysmic event. Sometimes a crisis is a predictable part of the life cycle, such as a teenager leaving home for college, a new mother caring for her child, or the death of a loved one. Sometimes too, an existential crises can occur when we have inner conflicts related to things such as life purpose, direction, and spirituality. Crises can range substantially in type and severity, and what constitutes a crisis situation, is the reaction an individual has to an event. For example, one person might be deeply affected by an event, while another individual suffers little or no ill effects. In order to help process a crisis event, crisis intervention should be sought to deal with the current status of the individual dealing with a crisis. Chronic exposure to stress or trauma can lead to mental health and substance abuse problems, so it is important that crisis interventionists have the skills and knowledge to help clients cope with current stressors and trauma. Crisis intervention is not intended to provide psychotherapy, but instead to offer short-term brief crisis resolution to help people receive assistance, support, resources, and stabilization. Suicide - Suicidal thoughts or self harm behavior Mental Health - Severe disturbance of mood, thoughts, or behavior Family Violence - Domestic violence, child abuse or elder abuse Substance Abuse - Excessive use or withdrawal of drugs or alcohol Sexual Assault - If you or someone you know has been sexually harassed or assaulted Financial - Excessive spending and upside down in bills Click on the below chart to download a pdf version.
