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Portsmouth Public Library: Mental Health Crisis Resources
August is National Wellness Month, and with the recent launch of the 988 fast dial for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we wanted ...
August is National Wellness Month, and with the recent launch of the 988 fast dial for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we wanted to share more information about the affiliated NH Rapid Response program and additional alternative services.
We know that when you or a loved one are going through a mental health crisis, it can be hard to remember where to look for help! With this in mind, it may be helpful to research which services may be best for you ahead of time, and keep some service contact information on your phone. If you have questions regarding these or other resources, feel free to contact the Reference Desk at 603-766-1720. Please note that this is NOT a crisis hotline.
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What is 988?
What does a crisis contact center do?
Depending on your needs, NH call centers can: Check out this handy chart from NH DHHS.
What other options do I have?
These are just a few alternative resources that may be able to help:
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