2060 Campus Drive, Yreka, CA 96097, Toll Free 24 Hours: 1-800-842-8979

CRISIS PROGRAM...
Services are available to all individuals who are in crisis.

What is a Crisis?

A crisis is a short-term, temporary situation involving persons who:

• may be thinking about hurting themselves (suicidal) - and/or -

• may be thinking about hurting others (homicidal or abusive) - and/or -

• may be unable to provide food, clothing or shelter for themselves as a result of a mental illness or condition - and/or -

• require counseling to resolve and lessen their acute problems.

The program also assists in providing options and alternatives for managing stressful situations and may provide referrals to appropriate community resources.

How to Contact Us...

Crisis intervention services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by the following:

During Working Hours (8am - 5pm) -- Call: North County (530) 841-4100, or South County (530) 918-7200.

Outside Working Hours -- Klamath Crisis Services 1-800-452-3669, providing the initial telephone counseling.

Any person (called a "walk-in") may also come into one of our offices at 804 S. Main Street in Yreka or 427 Alder Street in Mt. Shasta during working hours and request help for him or herself or another person. People in crisis will be referred to someone who can help them or, if the situation is not an emergency, they will be scheduled for an appointment at the earliest opportunity.

Or go to the Emergency Room of Fairchild Medical Center or Mercy Mt. Shasta Hospital.

What may Happen?

Persons who are a danger to themselves or others, or are gravely disabled (unable to provide for their food, clothing, and shelter) as a result of a mental disorder may be involuntarily transported to a contracted inpatient psychiatric hospital for evaluation and treatment if the crisis condition cannot be stabilized.

What is not a Mental Disorder?

• Persons who are intoxicated on alcohol or illegal drugs

• Individuals with organic disorder, such as:  Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, or other medical conditions which are the primary cause for their crisis.

These do not meet the criteria for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization and are not paid for by the County of Siskiyou Behavioral Health Plan. Talk to an Adult Protective Services worker at (530) 841-4200 about how Medi-Cal can pay for these and other related services.

County of Siskiyou Behavioral Health Services want to help you get the help you need. If you are not sure who to call, we can help you by referring you to a caring professional in our agency or another agency that helps people with your special problem.

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